1/72 Airfix Severn Lifeboat diorama....At sea.

[spanner570]

Thanks ever so much for the great post Steve. Not only am I chuffed you like the dio. but if it does inspire you, and indeed others to have a go at a "watery subject" then that's a big bonus for me!

Cheers,

Ron

[Guest]

but if it does inspire you, and indeed others to have a go at a "watery subject" then that's a big bonus for me!

Well I'm inspired but not sure about capable.

Therefore I'm sending my Ark royal and a photo frame down to you to add the water effect.

When I get it back I'm just going to take all the glory.

[spanner570]

Bring it on, Colin......But don't forget to stuff some money in to pay for a tube of silicone!!!!!!!

Ron

[Guest]

Exceptional and insperational work ron, a master piece if you dont mind me saying as many stars as is possible to give from me.

scott

[colin m]

A brilliant job Ron. I spent a few years at sea watching the waves, and this is most realistic. Hats off to you Ron.....

[Guest]

This looks so real! I have an idea for the next boat build?

Why not build half a life boat and do it as if its gone over and just starting to right itself back up.

[spanner570]

Scott, Colin and Ian.....Sorry for not responding sooner, but I've been running around in some woods over the week end - well, walking briskly anyway!

Thanks for the excellent posts. I appreciate your comments.

Ian, food for thought is that.......but after almost three 'seascapes' even I'm feeling a bit queezy!! Thanks for the suggestion, none the less.

Cheers all,

Ron

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[tanktrack]

very atmospheric Ron, the pics are great too 5 stars all the way

steve

[spanner570]

Thanks Steve, seeing where you come from, this diorama reminds me of the Irish Sea.....on a good day!

I've sailed those waters on a bad day!!!!......Jeez!

[tanktrack]

the waters can be rough enough all right

steve

[Guest]

truely a fantastic build ,if you did'nt know it you would think it was real

[Andy2035]

Hi Ron,

OOOoooooohhhhhh dear , opps, sorry Mr Ron, I couldn't reach a bag in time...

Top work yet again Sir, huge ***** from me...

Andy...

[Ian M]

Not that I wish to challenge you Ron, however there is one subject that you have missed in the Life boat trilogy.

What about a launching. Thundering down the ramp and that huge splash as it hits the water......

Ian M

[Guest]

Now I like that idea Ian..... Not that it will give that Ron bloke a challenge .... He'll probably do it in his sleep

Launching idea ... Seconded!!!

[spanner570]

Great idea chaps and one I did consider.....But unfortunately the Severn class Lifeboat was not designed for slipway launches, but only moorings or pontoon use.

As far as I am aware there is no slipway lifeboat kit available......I could be wrong mind. I would certainly like a crack at one, for sure!

Thanks for the suggestion....Apologies to all for resurrecting this thread.

Ron