Kevin55
Silver
Warrant Officer · 801 pts
Derby, United Kingdom
Member since Jan 2026
Last online 14 hours ago
Age 71
About
Retired Public Feature Clock Maker now into model making
Signature
Kevin
Kevin55’s harbour
2 boatsKevin55’s build blogs
1 blogFollowers
3 followersRecent uploads
Latest activity
Last posted 5 days ago
Blog reply
Painting the Hull
Decided to start with the cream colour for inside the bulwark plus back of the paddle boxes and paddle box steps. Due to the fine detail and corners I am using…
14
Blog reply
Re: build blog
@stevedownunder Hi Steve. I made the jig on my milling machine the small slots I used a 1.5mm diameter cutter to give a clearance on the blade that will be cut…
Blog reply
Re: build blog
@AlessandroSPQR Hi, I use 1K acrylic paints
Blog reply
Forceful Build Update: Stern Grating Completed
Work has recently focused on completing the semi-circular stern grating assembly. Although relatively small in size, this component proved surprisingly time-co…
14
Blog reply
Priming the hull - painting underway
After day’s careful sanding and re filling the hull it’s time to prime the hull. All planked areas have been masked off. The hull will be black and the aft dec…
14
Forum
Couldn’t access over the last two days
Has anyone else had issues trying to access this site. For the past 2 days when logging on via app or pc I had a blank page. But today it’s working again
5
13
Blog reply
Sanding down and preparing
With the major structural work complete, attention turned to surface preparation. The GRP hull was block-sanded inside and out, with filler feathered into the …
14
Forum reply
Re: TVR 1A.
@GaryLC that’s a fantastic build
13
Blog reply
Forceful paddle tug- Hawse pipe deck casting
Decided to make my own hawse pipe using 1/8” x 1/2” Brass flat bar which I drilled at 30° on the milling machine this angle gives the correct chain path. Then …
14
Forum
Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug
Hi. Just wondering if anyone has any photos of the Directors class Paddle Tug “Forceful” or any ideas where I can find them. Been trying the normal museum webs…
1
3