One of the oldest "Afloat" boat the "Arun Class" has been superseded by
more up-to-date boats. As a first is was either loved or hated but
whatever, it was a first and a true landmark craft in maritime rescue.
The Arun has many redeeming features and an elegant line, in its
presence you can not help but feel safe and well equipped for any
eventuality. RNLB MICKIE SALVESEN 52-39 was up to 2005 in service at
Barry Dock South Wales and is now decommissioned and in service with
Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue
Early stage Hull and Rails
Superstructure Start
Stanchions & kick board
Aft Deck detail
Bow Section
Superstructure Complete
Interim Progress
Fire Hose outlet
Forward deck vent
A work of art - The Mast - 80 parts!
Fuel Door cost me a new mini Miller!
Anchor stanchion / drop down
The real thing !
Anchor stanchion / drop down
Capstan, with many thanks to manufacturer.
The door closer cams are for show only. I was tempted to make them operational
Rear detail
Superstructure Paint
Upper Bridge Primed
Working Radar
Fuel door with vent and filler cap
Cab front, hatches and vents
Major fitting underway
Upper position view
Wiper (working) detail and Windows
Stern Details
The "Crew" arrives
Fire hydrant -attached to working pump!
"Y" Boat
The "Y" Boat progressed
"Y" boat on board
Final build
Working hose!
But its also an useful test pool !
Pool bought for the kids!
The Real Thing
Utube Video
The building of this model would not have been possible without the
cooperation of the Barry Dock Life Boat staff and crew.
If you support
any charity then consider that the R N L I.
It is our primary maritime emergency network and is solely
dependant on charitable donations.
