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Hello Everyone from 'downunder', Here are the first piccies of "Roger's Little Ships" in 1/144th scale. HDML 1285 is an RN 72' HDML and ML 429 is the RANs Fairmile B class.
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Roger, excellent detail for vessels so small. In image #3 I thought I detected a whiff of smoke from the funnel!;)

As a fellow modeller [albeit RC and much larger] I marvel at the detail you are getting into subjects so small - if that is a standard cutting board then 1285 is only six inches long. Great work my friend, look forward to more. Dave H

Thanks for the kind words Gents,:):) The 'smoke' must be a shadow and yes they are a tad small with the HDML indeed 6" long and the Fairmile B a smidge over 9" in length. Watch this space for some larger (1/72 & 1/35) models later, probably next year I should think. This is where I like card modelling --- the ability to change the scale!!!:):):):)

Hi Roger Just had a 'Naval Inspection' of your little launches. What incredible attention to detail! A great tribute to these small craft which did magnificent work during WWII. Good on ya mate! From fellow Aussie: John (Forenaft) 2nd Fld Regt RAA, 1950-51.

Hello again, Now that we have done a Fairmile B in resin I am now looking for opinions as to what I should do next in 1/144th scale. Which of the following types would be of interest do you think? Vosper MTB, the early war version, those built during 1940-42, like the forthcoming Italeri kit OR The US 80’ Elco PT Boat. Below is the Fairmile B master.
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Hi Roger, Lots to choose from, Denny Steam Gunboat, Camper & Nickelson, Gray Boats, Fords and Hams, Darks and Gays, and a whole plethora of RAF Rescue launches. All the Mickey Mouses, and even Tons, Look forward in anticipation [url]http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45249&d=1241516212[/url] Still not finished my card ones, too busy painting. Your stuff looks A1 regards Jim

Thanks Jim, For your comments. Listed below are ones 'in progress' now with the HDML the only one completely finished, but needs repair after a model show. The RN 72’ HDML. RAN Fairmile B ML 825. RN ML 145. Vosper MTB. Fairmile A. Fairmile C. WW1 ML. US Sub Chaser and an RAN 80' HDML. This next list is what I want to do once the above are finished and I've finished the five Fairmile B's I have orders for here in Oz. Fairmile D (MGB/MTB/Rescue versions). British Power Boat MGBs/MTBs with 63' MGB, MA/SB & Rescue boats later. The quite elegant SGB US 173' PC. WW1 US Sub Chaser. WW1 CMB's, both 40' & 55'. Vosper 73' type I MTB. All models are waterline, mounted on a small seascape and crewed with figures. I'm also 'tinkering' with -- An LCSM Landing craft Gunboat & 'Chindwin' Flotilla Gunboat, both saw service in Burma 1945. HMA Ships Alatna, Kuru, Vigilant & Paluma, all RAN patrol boats. PBR, PCF, ASPB and ATF Monitor from the Vietnam war. The US SOC-R, a modern fast Riverine craft. These are all card models initially and are all 1/144th scale, but being card models it's an easy exercise to upscale to 1/72nd and 1/35th scales.

Good comprehensive list Roger, keep us informed how it is going. regards Jim

Hello Everyone, OK, at this stage this is the order of preference so I will most likely be releasing one resin model (kit) at a time in the following order (perhaps): 1. Vosper MTB. The more common wider (19’3”, 1941-2ish) version as opposed to the much narrower (14’9”, 1939-40ish) type. As far as I can tell the wider hulled boats included numbers 57-66, 73, 75-98, 222-245 and 347-362. This type has recently been released in 1/35th scale by Italeri and 1/72nd scale by Coastal Craft Models. 2. US Elco 80' PT. this one would need to include two cabin castings to cater for the different (slightly) positions of the starboard gun tub. I haven’t quite sorted out boat numbers yet, but do have the info available. 3. PBR Mk II. 4. Monitor (prog 4) plus Cmd & Control version. 5. PCF Swift Boat. 6. ASPB 1st Generation and 7. US Higgins 78' PT. This next list are distinct possibilities depending of course on the level of expressions of interest, they have all been mentioned at least once: British Power Boat Co. MTB (71’9”), MGB (71’6”) which could include the earlier 70’ & 63’ MGB types. Elco 70’ & 77’ PT Boats (there were also RN MGB/MTB versions). The WW1 55’ CMB (could also include the 40’ version). BPB Co. 63’ ASRL (like the Airfix 1/72nd one). ‘Miami’ class ASRL. The Korean War PTF ‘Nasty’ boat. ‘Tacoma’ class Patrol Frigate – don’t have anything on this ship. PACV – likewise, don’t have any info only a photo. These next ones are of particular interest to me: The SOC-R boat. Check out “The Navy’s Best Kept Secret” on ‘youtube’ and the movie ‘Act of Valor’, only released last month in the US. The WW1 80’ ML. The HDML, the smaller ‘maid of all work’, the larger one being the Fairmile B class ML already available. The modern CB-90 boat, designed in Sweden I think and being evaluated/used by the USN as an RCB (Riverine Cmd Boat). The LCSM. This one is rather obscure and was a landing craft conversion used on the Arakan coast in Burma. Having said all this I need to point out the following – Please be very patient with this rather comprehensive list, but you guys (and girls of course if there are any ladies interested) can help me (and yourselves) a great deal in bringing these models to fruition by offering to help make the masters. My plan is to include brass etch parts and crew figures. As I have stated previously my caster friend has very limited time to devote to making any masters and while he would like to tackle the Vosper and Elco boats (perhaps) I really would like others to ‘have a go’. I already have a candidate willing to do the PBR so the others are up for grabs. Please don’t be (too) frightened to put your hand up. While the models I do are waterline I fully appreciate the desire to have ‘full hull’ models so I would strongly suggest that we have a separate piece made for those who wish to either mount their model on a stand or if in a diorama have the forefoot showing.

Hi Roger, sorry I can't help you, too far away, too old and not skilled enough, but I can wish you luck and look forward to the results Jim

[QUOTE=RogerP;10009120]Hello again, Now that we have done a Fairmile B in resin I am now looking for opinions as to what I should do next in 1/144th scale. Which of the following types would be of interest do you think? Vosper MTB, the early war version, those built during 1940-42, like the forthcoming Italeri kit OR The US 80’ Elco PT Boat. Below is the Fairmile B master.[/QUOTE] Hi Roger I just thought that you and other model makers might be interested in the resource now available on 40' Australian Army workboats at my webpage [url]http://www.boatregister.net/WW2_ArmyWorkBoats.html[/url] At 144th scale, they work out at just over 3" long, perhaps a bit small but might suit larger scales. Regards Mori

Hello to all, Well finally finished the first three resin 1/144th scale Fairmile B class ML's for our 'Bee' over in West'n Oz. As I right this they are winging their way to her and her family and I pray they 'dock' safely and in one piece. We are talking about of course ML 357 which her late father was the radio telegraphist during 1944-5. ML 357 was part of the 42nd ML Flotilla, operating in the Aegean and Adriatic Seas quite often doing clandestine work with the LRDG and Greek Sacred Sqn as well as some runs to and from occupied Crete.
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I'm sure Bee will be over the moon with them ,well done Roger thanks for posting. Jim

very smart

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