I was glad to hear you were able to find something to purchase that suited your needs. It was great that other modelers were willing to help out. I am also curious to see what you needed and purchased. Such problems make model ship building interesting and challenging. In the past faced with problems I did the most logical thing, "I faked it". I carved something and covered with canvas until I came up with something better.

Recently I needed 1/4" wide, half round rubber strip for a gunwale rail. I searched extensively for a long time. I didn't know what to call it. I didn't want a 50 foot roll. The answer was some stuff used for automotive molding.

Here's a picture. This stuff may like look right on a tugboat also.

I have one that I created for the steam tug "Frederic Mistral" (Duna) tug and it is on Shapeways.
Lew
Florida, USA

https://www.shapeways.com/product/7WAVTR2J5/frederic-mistral-dory-1-35-1-40-scal

Hi thanks
Thanks there's always someone to correct me, I was close I bet you new what I mentioned straight away ,I don't know if the kit number helped when I get it I will post a picture.😀
Phil uk 👍

Hi PhilH, it's spelled Mantua.

It is the Latin name of the city that in Italian we call Mantova, in English Mantua.
Splendid city in Lombardy where the company that produces these lifeboats is based, as well as many ship kits.

I was about to buy some lifeboats from them too because the quality/price ratio is fantastic.
But then I preferred to do them myself, or at least I try.
When I finish them, if they turn out well, as I say, I will be able to give the projects away to anyone who needs them.

Hi sorry guys I have been trying to post but can't upload a picture ,
I bought a boat from amazon it's an amantua boat (I think that's how you spell it)😜
B07BH3QGWT that is the number of the lifeboat.
Phil uk

Just saw a nice Model Shipways lifeboat that was made of die-cut plywood hanging in a forgotten corner of a very small local hobby shop. The owner is a wonderful man who orders odd bits and pieces for me, but more importantly he keeps his balsa and basswood displays fully stocked at all times!

"H" ! Glad you like the Grammys! I spent 38 years in Hollywood feature films and when I retired I ran from the biz like I would run from a burning building! 🤣🤣🤣. But, I always enjoyed working with musicians and film composers when ever I got the chance. Had a few drinks with Miley's dad many years ago. Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO is big in movie and TV composing nowadays. Big Talent. 😊

PhilpH, we will die of curiosity, ahahahahah. Give a description or link.

I have my grandsons 3D printer he is too busy being a filmmaker n musician getting ready for college. His dad is in Band DEVO n uncle is Grammy nominee for Miley Cyrus I’m in LA but going back to Boston Monday Grammys were fun. Any time I can do a 3D I love doing it. Always glad to make parts for anyone. My kids n grandson was in Europe touring with band back in summer. I love UK, Manchester, Plymouth and London. My last time in Manchester I did a tour of hobby shops n bought some nice stuff. If any of you are in boston get in touch

Hi here is what I bought trying to post a picture 😔.
And it is not working 🤔
Phil uk

Hi PhilH, you're welcome.

Show us which lifeboat you bought, we're curious.