Construction report "Pilot Cutter Britannia" 1 : 24

By Wolle 8 entries 31 Aug 2024 — 21 Aug 2026
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Construction report "Pilot Cutter Britannia" 1 : 24

Hello

After the construction is before the construction!!!

The construction trailer is tidied up and I am full of energy.

After I have completed the RAU IX (driving pictures and videos to follow) I will now start with the Britannia from

"Mountfleet Models".

Here are the first pictures and a link

https://www.mountfleetmodels.co.uk/product/pilot-boat-britannia/
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Let's see how it looks.

Hello! I've made some progress again. I repaired the window frame, glued on the bulwark, made the foremast, and put everything in its place.
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superstructures

Hello!

I've finally found some time again.

I've finished building the bridge...lamp, roof, roof antennas, door.

I've glued on the anchor winch and positioned the skylights.
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Wheelhouse and superstructure

Here’s another small upgrade.
I’ve attached the lifebuoys, the chain, the chain diverter, and the chain guide tube, and glued in a few more portholes.
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Rudder linkage

Hi, I finally managed to get some building done again and finished the rudder linkage.
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Britannia

Hi there,

I’ve done a bit of research.

ChatGPT helped me out a little with that.

It looks like my build log for the Britannia is pretty unique.

Apparently, the Britannia didn't actually exist as a pilot boat; most vessels of this type were designed for fishing, or later for the navy.

ChatGPT found an interesting page that I wanted to share with you all.

I hope the link works.

https://www.cellardyketrust.org/further-cellardyke-research/cellardyke-photos/cellardyke-owned-and-skippered-steam-drifters/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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