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1/700 USCG Point Class Patrol Boat model kit

4 USCG Point Class Cutters (2.0 version) 4 RHIB boats, the proper length, and the 1.0 YR Barge (They were accurate enough) Going under the RTV today. I've learned bunches about making Masters and Molds along this thread. I was stretching sprue, and gluing it to the boats for the spray shields and sheer lines. :bang head
Invisible Thread is a constant diameter, pliable and strong, and C/A glues right up, without so much fuss. I do color it with a Sharpie before I try to stick it on. I'm also using my spank-brand-new RTV mold rubber & mold release for the first time. :yipee
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I will be well pleased when a customer takes a look at his new USCG 82-Footer kit and is impressed. Personally, I'm having SUCH a good time! :dance
 
My Friend, 'Pup, these are 1/700 resin Model Kits. If gamers like them, so much the better! I had to have one (two?!) for my own use (because of the movie Overboard) It seemed a shame to go to all this effort, then not to make molds just in case any other Waterline Maniac would like one (Two?!). Then I just got plain-old carried away. Not too unlike my Crazy Peachoid project.

This Set IS the first-ever USCG 82 Foot Cutter in 1/700 scale.
I haven't any thought they will sell, and now I have a butt-load of inaccurate Point Class Cutters, that I can't bring myself throw away.

I could convert one into the S.S. Minnow, Just for YOU!!
 
Smooth-On beats Micro-Mark for RTV Rubber, and polyurethane Resin!! The 2.0 Point Class Cutter mold ROCKS!! :ro: Pliable, strong, and still picked up every bit of the Master's detail and Relief!! Much better than 3D printed Models. No repeated clear coat dipping or sanding of pesky layering !!!:yipee
The cream-colored resin sand's nicely, and you can finish it with any paint you wish. Old School triumphs again. :eek:ldguy :good: :captain
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Hull painting! Tamiya acrylic Dark Gray for the decks, and Floquil Reefer White for the vertical surfaces. :yipee
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I'm considering the next USCG subject. Light CSSCWM2GB?
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:rotf
 
1/700 RHIB boats are EASY to make. Wrap a piece of freshly heated sprue around a drill bit, add floor, seats, transom and out-board motor, and you're off the the rescue!! CSS Tennesee's boats, the courier RHIB for the Barge, and a couple of other small boats, since I was painting today.
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It was a good day for masts Yesterday, after such a sorry first effort. These are MUCH more accurate!! Dinky bits of triangular plastic for the search radars and I'll have something!! :yipee
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SUNDAY GUN DAY!! :yipee :gogo
Mounted the 20mm Guns on both Point Class Cutters. Masts painted. Modelmaster Wehrmacht SandGelb is a dandy match for the Coast Guard's mast color in this scale.
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I bought some 3D printed USN & Royal Australian Navy RHIB boats to play with. While paint dries or C/A Glue sets up.
The USN versions were a might to big for the Rescue Boat for the Point Class Cutter. Even though RAN Clearance Divers most oft use this size Boat, I mounted a .50 Caliber on Her Bow. Barramundi's a bloody big Fish.
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A wee bit of .0125 Cu wire, punched out a disc for the radar, invisible thread whip antenna, Cat's whisker to paint the camo scheme, and the seats. :pinch: FUN!!!
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Here is the finished contents of the USCG Point Class set! :yipee
I added a 3rd RHIB, just in case the guys on the YR barge need any supplies :drinks
Now I can add details, that aren't contained in my Kit!!
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I'm thinking Point Welcome USCGC 82329, to honor her Crew's Vietnam service! It's not easy being green. You blend in with so many other things.
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Thanks for your support, Fellows! I could not have done it alone.
 
Today, the detail-mania began. Photo-etched mast extension. I sanded a teeny piece of .015 plastruct into a triangular shape, and mounted the driven Surface Search radar. I'm using Battlefleet Models decals for markings.
The clown fish swims off, after having told another REAL Groaner! :sick:
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It took 2 USCG Vessels, 2 US Navy PCF Swift boats, and an RAN RHIB boat encourage Will the clown fish, to leave the area. :bat Rodney Dangerfield, He AIN"T!!
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Vietnam version is building. :salute
 
Box & Labels: DONE! :yipee 5 Page color instructions: DONE :yipee I'll echo my sentiments from the Shrimper thread.
All y'all helped more than you know, by just being kind to an :eek:ldguy :pilot with a dream! . :notworthy
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I bought some Flyhawk 1/700 Lifeboat canisters & brackets to add detail, but the Kit contents are ready for eager waterline model makers to build the ONLY 1/700 Point Class USCG Cutters there are!
 
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