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Posted by: Phil Knowles
« on: 24 August 2023, 11:45:14 »

Hi All, this is a long shot but does anyone on here have a copy of the plans and colour guide for a Deans marine Grampian pride please?
I've just got hold of a model but its in pretty poor shape and finish. I was hoping to restore her back to how it should be.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Phil
Posted by: mikearace
« on: 10 June 2012, 15:30:22 »

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I am very happy with this model !

So you should be!! You have done a really first class job on this.  Excellent.
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 10 June 2012, 13:10:58 »

Here is the pic of the maiden voyage. Everything (i.e. bow thruster and lights) worked as it should do.

I had to put 0.3 kg of ballast to the stern to trim her. The two 5000 Nimh batteries give enough power for a very long run (I don't know how long it could have been but after my run of 30 minutes only 800 mAh were needed to reload the batteries to their full capacity). I mounted the 40 mm prop as the model was too fast with the 45 mm one.

The manoeuvrability of the Grampian Pride is simply excellent :). She reacts very directly to the rudder and the response is immediately. I am very happy with this model ^^^!

Kind regards - Arno
Posted by: radio joe
« on: 08 June 2012, 18:59:42 »

Great job Arno,  I really like the paint job,  I am still considering building an MTB but must admit I'm tempted by your superb build.
Joe
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 05 June 2012, 17:28:11 »

Hi Dennis,

I am sure you will not regret your decision :). The Grampian Pride is a model you will not find at every pond. Some people find red ships disgusting but most of my fellow modelers in our club appreciate the colour scheme like I do.

My next build will be the Dufresne and then the MV Muirneag.

I shall post some pics of the Grampian Pride sailing as soon as possible (still waiting for the battery).

Kind regards

Arno
Posted by: Dennis
« on: 05 June 2012, 12:42:15 »

Well done Arno, amazing build. You have inspired me to add this to my build list. And by the look of the pics I agree this ship has a lot of details.  ^^^
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 04 June 2012, 18:02:08 »

Hi guys,

I really appreciate your comments very much. :)

I hope my pics will encourage others to build this ship as well. For me it was great fun doing so.

The kit has not deserved the critics by the magazine Colin mentioned. ??? >:D ^-^

Using the fittings included in the kit you can realize a very detailed model indeed. I think the result speaks for itself and that is the only thing that counts.

Kind regards

Arno
Posted by: colin
« on: 04 June 2012, 07:24:54 »

you have done a grand job there Arno, very nice  ^^^  ^^^

unlike some unmentioned article in a German Modelboat magazine..  ;D

Posted by: mikearace
« on: 03 June 2012, 21:35:10 »

Very nice looking build.
Posted by: karlgalster
« on: 03 June 2012, 18:41:07 »

Nice clean model Arno, well done.
Robin
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 03 June 2012, 15:17:30 »

Here are some more pics for you!

Only some minor parts are still missing (stairway to the bridge roof, etc.). I am still waiting for the battery which I have ordered and then will be able to trim the rest with lead.

The figure is fitted only with a small magnet and therefore can be removed without rests of glue (one magnet in the foot and the other one under the platform). Some more will accompany this one on the aft deck.

I am also working on a magnet-solution for the aft deck opening which does not lay down as it should do. I think I shall use an oil barrel with a magnet under it for better closing. The same I am planning to do with the rescue basket which is not fixed yet.

Kind regards

Arno
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 21 April 2012, 17:00:31 »

I have just finished the painting. I use 2 component car colour. The decals are oversprayed with Tamiya Acrylic as the car colour thinner would destroy them (tested that before with parts not needed).

Next step will be filling the portholes with epoxy.
Posted by: Dennis
« on: 10 November 2011, 17:53:08 »

That is amazing detail. Like the way you did the window trim as well.
Posted by: colin
« on: 23 October 2011, 12:33:59 »

fine attention to detail, Arno... very good..  ^^^

Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 22 October 2011, 11:10:59 »

Here are some pics of the fast rescue launches which I have built after a pause due to the Lady of Wroxham which my daughter and me have finished  :)