Re-scaling a life boat. From 1/48 to G scale
I needed a better looking lifeboat for my Bristol Bay trawler (see my earlier posts) and the hull shape had to be just right for my purpose. That's when I happened upon a Glencoe U.S. Coast Guard rescue boat at a really nice price. I used a few of the original pieces cut down a bit and a bit of Evergreen plastic stock. The ores were a bit of a challenge. But it was a lot of fun.
This is a three to four man boat with a one cylinder diesel engine.
I hope you like my bit of maritime madness..
California Steve
Hi Steve. Is the figure scaled to the boat? Nice display base. Is that with the kit?
Hello Rob, I would say I scaled the boat to the figure. The figure is 1/20th scale. And that little base came with the kit. It is really different, and holds the boat well.
Thanks Rob
California Steve
Looks nice will have a look on your trawler
Thanks Bernd. The lifeboat that came with the trawler is as big as a bathtub. I am not sure if I'm going to stow it on deck or secure it off the stern.
Glad you liked her Bernd.
California Steve
Excellent conversion, Is that Quig from Jaws?
I meant Quint,sorry.
Hi Robert, Not Quint but a German railroad worker I shanghaied to work on the trawler. Arrrr!
California Steve
So, G scale is approx 1/35? Whatever, I'd like to see it floating, maybe with a glowplug engine on the back!
Hey George. G scale is larger that 1/35. The figure is 1/20th scale for the larger garden railway type train sets. I'm pretending it has a one cylinder diesel engine.
Thanks George.
California Steve
Steve, amazing! You made it work, and the figure apparently is holding a bottle, probably with seasickness remedy. Not that railroad workers drink! Naw! Someone else here has a whole series based on this kit. Thinking I oughta get me one, as it looks like fun. Both the boat and the kit have served a long time, and should be remembered and celebrated.
Thanks Bernard. When I saw the hull shape at the hobby store and the very reasonable price of $10.00 I was very pleased. Even built straight from the box this is a very nice kit. If you or anyone else reading this posts remembers who built and posted this model please let us know. I would enjoy to visit their build.
Thank you again Bernard.
Steve
Click on Glencoe in A-Z, you'll find Mr. Maynards excellent builds
Thanks Robert. Mike did a fantastic job modifying his series of models.
Thanks again.
Steve
i still say ...your heck with those figures...great job all around
Why thank you very much Bob. Paint, dry brush, seal with Dullcoat, then a easy dry brush seems to work out ok.
California Steve
Always a treat to see your projects, Steve...never stop thinkin', my friend.
Thanks Craig. Hey how did you folks ride out the storm.
How's your property?
Steve
Great little model. Shows what can be done with a bit of imagination.
Dave
Thank you very much Dave. It was pure fun and enjoyment.
California Steve
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
Interesting model there Steve, very nice work.
About that figure, I really don't know of Quint, reminds me more of Dr. Phil.
Why thank you very much. You might be on to something here.
California Steve