The oldest "Afloat" boat the "Arun Class" has been superseded by
more up-to-date boats. As a first is was either loved or hated but
whatever, it was a first and a true landmark craft in maritime rescue.
The Arun has many redeeming features and an elegant line, in its
presence you can not help but feel safe and well equipped for any
eventuality. RNLB MICKIE SALVESEN 52-39 was up to 2005 in service at
Barry Dock South Wales and is now decommissioned and in service with
Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue
Early stage Hull and Rails
Superstructure Start
The Real thing
Fire hydrant -attached to working pump!
Bow vent
A work of art - The Mast - 80 parts!
Superstructure Complete
Fuel Door cost me a new mini miller!
Capstan with many thanks to manufacturer
10/08/05
10/08/05
Forward deck re made
The door closer cams are for show only
I was tempted to make them operational!
Fuel Door - with vent and filler caps
UPDATE
UPDATE
Cab front with dummy hatches and vents
Anchor stanchion / drop down
Anchor stanchion / dropped down
The real thing !
The next stage was a first coat superstructure paint job and then
electrical wiring - lights, radar, jib, capstan etc. - which will all
take a bit of time.
Superstructure Paint
Superstructure Paint
Pool bought for the kids!
But its also an useful test pool !
Wiper (working) detail and Windows fitted.
Upper position view
Forward cab detail;
New forward cab detail;
The "Crew" arrives
The "crew" get on board
Bow Detail
Crew Facelift !
Rear cab detail
The "Y" Boat start
The "Y" Boat progressed
"Y" boat on board
The building of this model would not have been possible without the
cooperation of the Barry Dock Life Boat staff and crew.
If you support
any charity then consider that the R N L I.
It is our primary maritime emergency network and is solely
dependant on charitable donations - as they say every little helps.
