The Ocean going rescue tug, HMT Rollcall W81 1920, Built using Caldercraft's Resolve grp hull and plans (much modified).

[Peter Voogt]

There is nothing like a bit of retail therapy to cheer you up. So I splashed out on a new milling machine from Proxxon, more a combination of bits that go together to make a more substantial unit than my MF70. The MF70 is quite good but limited by size. The major components of the new setup are a BFB 2000 drill stand, a KT150 compound table , and a bfw 40/E mill/drill head. Too early to say how good it will turn out but very promising so far.
Back to Rollcall and a good bit of progress. The lifeboats and davits are all rigged and the flying bridge attached and the supports added, yet to be painted. Next up is to rig the fore mast.

some pics..

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Cheers JJ..​

I very nice Proxxon buy: I have the same set-up. And again a nice detailing paint-job, Jack.
Regards, Peter

 

[Jack Jäger]

Hi Peter, very pleased with the Proxxon, particularly like the motor, feels powerful and under stressed, would have liked a 6.4 mm collet rather than the max. 6.0 mm, as I have a lot of 1/4 inch bits. But that will be easy fixed. The motor is quieter than a Carmelite nun at breakfast.

Cheers JJ..