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This is going to be a static model.

I do have some acoms radio gear knocking around so maybe i'll have a bash at another model later and fiberglass the hull so i can get it on the water.

going to complete the basis of the deck today, then it's off on monday to the model shop for some more balsa (sunday is a day off for some wreck fishing in the Firth ) then i'll attempt to complete the wheelhouse, some deck sheds, sorting trays and other deck items.

Got the hull trimmed, sanded and initially painted.... theres a few areas that need going over again and a few joins that have opened up that need filled ... but overall i'm happy with the look of it.
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The wheelhouse is coming along nicely, have added some simple detailing inside on both decks and have installed LED lighting to the two floors and the radar structure.
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started on some deck items, this will be the "bait shed" filled with boxes and a few tables etc.
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In process at the mo is the front mast assembly (complete with more LEDs) .... just got to do some research on how they're strengthened and held fast on the boat.

Thanks Ron

It's coming on a a faster rate than i expected to be honest, seems "plans & drawings" aren't for me regarding scratch building, i feel comfortable working off the top of my head like this.
Have some of the little bits ready in the pipe lines to add for detailing .... for example ...some large hard "cotton balls" for the side of the boat float things(?called?) and some fake oval(ish) pearls from a cheap necklace\bangle set for the crab-pot floats. the crab pots are to be made from wire fencing pieces ... that way i can tie them together with twine to give them a little more authenticity (hopefully) the netting will be made from some orange fishnet tights i found in a pound shop (yep there were weird looks when i bought them too)


As for the fishing, we got some late season mackerel, some coley and cod ... the weather turned nasty and 4-5 foot swells in a 25ft fishing boat aren't good bedfellows ... was a bit choppy to say the least, we even had an old "seasoned" trawler fisherman adding to the bait over the side (if you know what i mean) because it was that rough.
Will have to wait for next year now as this was the last time out for the boat this season :(

well this is it as of today... coming on quite well in my mind...still loads to do on deck (sorting tables, crane, bait tables, rope coiler, hydraulic pot lifter and the crab pots themselves)



and a few "through the square window shots" ... need to just tidy up the ceiling so you only have the LED's poking through.

Looking very good Colin the details great lets have a full english off your cooker

excellent...
really nice work