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

I have made the flying bridge and started to make the flag lockers etc.. There is quite a lot to pack in on the bridge and I am not to sure about the canopy supports, the kit has them as 0.7mm brass rods with wooden 'rafters', that looks a bit thin to me. The Rollcall pic shows them thicker with the centre support square and most likely wooden so I will have to have a think about that. Also compleated are the main steam pipes attached to the funnels along with a long ladder. After seeing what Caldecraft offered for ladders I decided to make them for myself. I made them quite fine, the stiles being out of 0.25mm thick brass strip and the rungs from 0.4mm brass tube. I think they look better than the P.E. ones.
I have got to the point where I can split the build. This will let me work on the exterior of the hull, turning it over to finish painting the hull etc., and at the same time start adding some detail to the central citadel, Since the citadel is still not attached it will be easier for me to work on it on my desk top.

The Masters starts today so boat building will slow down for the next few days.

Some Pics..

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Cheers JJ..

It is never easy to win but it is a lot easier to win when you play well
Come on Rory!​
 
I haven't got much done this last week or so, I was hoping to finish the detail on the outside of the hull but never got that far. However I did manage to finish the flying bridge, so that is one less bit to worry about, Here are some pics.. Also to put things in perspective I found an interesting photo of a Resolve class tug, most likely Retort, and it is dwarfed by the front of HMS Hood. 1/48 scale Rollcall is just over four foot long,need a biger house to build her!

Pics..

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Cheers JJ.​
 
I must have been asleep or so, as I missed all of this. Happy to jump in, albeit at this late stage. This boat is a bit like an F4 Phantom jet: so weird, that it is actually very good looking. Hat off for your typical detail!
 
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