1/700 USCG Point Class Patrol Boat model kit

[Rhino]

This little cutting pad is lousy with Coast Guard vessels. One more intake trunk to make, a wee tad more hull shaping, and TLAR Models US Coast Guard Point Class WPB set 2.0 will be ready to mold.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Iron Mike]

:captain

 

[moon puppy]

Here's something to think about...since you're doing rocky islands, how about a base? Like rough sea base so folks like me who can't construct stuff like that can just paint it? Or smooth surface base, maybe a cut out for where the boat would sit?

Just thinkin'...:hmmm

 

[Rhino]

My Gold Medal Models hatches & watertight doors came! Engeneering & refueling hatches in place on the stern decks
USCGC Point Welcome, on the left is a Vietnam era Model. The other two are Masters for a new pressure mold and improved castings!

 

[Iron Mike]

:captain

 

[Rhino]

Closer & closer!

Intake trunks done. After bollards need drilled & added. I've been going to 60 psi on the old Mirro-matic for rtv molds, but you can hear her protest(creak, bulge, hiss) when I do!
If I am blown to bits making a mold, will someone please, make sure The Surgeons get my model collection? Please!??
:gogo

 

[Iron Mike]

Be sure to call before you start... :coolio

 

[Rhino]

Wilco, Brother! :frantic

 

[Rhino]

I sold the 18th 1/700 Point-Class Cutter kit. My supply of original castings is exhausted. I am Proud!

These are the upgraded 1/700 USCG 82's, improved YR Barge, RHIB Boats, and I decided to include the 1/700 Defender 250 Patrol boat in the revised mold as well. The Defender boat may not be era-appropriate. So what!
Hey, I own the Company! It's a silly-assed little part-time Company, but I do get to make these decisions on my own! The Model Mojo was flowing tonite!!

 

[Iron Mike]

I can hear Henry Ford saying the same thing. B)

 

[jknaus]

Quite the flotilla forming there.
JAmes

 

[Rhino]

Finished Masters for upgraded 1/700 82-Foot USCG Point Class Cutter set 2.0. Newest addition to the accurate hull shape, are the rub-strips along the after hull and stern. Finished bollards, hand rails along the deck house.

This set is ready to mold as well!

Not included, but enjoying the same improvements as the Resin Masters. USCGC Point Welcome got Her 81 Mortar/M-2 .50 caliber mount today!

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[Rhino]

It seems something has gone awry with my mold for the second go-around. The 82' Boaats came out good, but the barge casting looks like a 5-year old's balloon party has been had aboard.

If at first you don't succeed................. :idonno

 

[Iron Mike]

Drop a couple Alka-Seltzers in the mold to relieve that gas? :stinker

:drunk

 

[SA Dave]

It seems something has gone awry with my mold for the second go-around. The 82' Boaats came out good, but the barge casting looks like a 5-year old's balloon party has been had aboard.

If at first you don't succeed................. :idonno

Nah its teenagers and they have ZITs

 

[Rhino]

Adolescent Barge Acne?! I would never have thought of that. Clearasil to the RESCUE! :tomato

The YR Barge may have had some air trapped under the casting pedestal. I re-did the handrails on the sides of the superstructure as well, because they cast like 5-inch gun barrels. :stinker

I figger each mold this size uses 110 grams of RTV Mold rubber and activator (10-1 ratio) It seemed a shame to waste any space in the new mold, so I added SS Minnow and another targeting radar antenna for the Asheville class PGM's gun turret.

Stay tuned for more Model Madness!!
:salute
ldguy

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Rhino]

Lookie!! Re-mold results!! :yipee
Sorry, Kids, SS Minnow will not be included in this US Coast Guard Point class set. The results are stunning if I do say so myself.

I could not be more pleased!