This is the latest acquisition for my Harbor…Graupner 2155.V2 Twin Jet Boat. This is the same boat that the USCG uses, Medium Response Boat 45 (45 RB-M). The major superstructure difference is the raised deck area on the bow. I have studied the possibility of cutting this away for a more scale look…..buuuut…..it looks like I will have to settle for semi-scale. Otherwise the color and decals will match.
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This is the latest acquisition for my Harbor…Graupner 2155.V2 Twin Jet Boat. This is the same boat that the USCG uses, Medium Response Boat 45 (45 RB-M). The major superstructure difference is the raised deck area on the bow. I have studied the possibility of cutting this away for a more scale look…..buuuut…..it looks like I will have to settle for semi-scale. Otherwise the color and decals will match.
I drilled out the corners, and gnawed the straight edges out using a utility knife.
Soldering I am usually at about 600°
I clean the parts, place some flux, and put a bit of
solder on the iron tip, then touch it to the joint and let solder flow into place.
I use silver solder for major components, and electrical solder for small quick joints.
The decals are Micromark Paper. Arial font.
I took a large brand stripe off the USCG website, and copied it, and
placed and reversed the logo for each side of the boat.
.
Soldering I am usually at about 600°
I clean the parts, place some flux, and put a bit of
solder on the iron tip, then touch it to the joint and let solder flow into place.
I use silver solder for major components, and electrical solder for small quick joints.
The decals are Micromark Paper. Arial font.
I took a large brand stripe off the USCG website, and copied it, and
placed and reversed the logo for each side of the boat.
.
Beautiful brass work, seems almost a shame to cover it up with paint!
Cheers, Doug 😎