Hey mat must have missed this post...
found some links that may help your search for information..
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=18521.0
surprised Dicky didn't spot this one...
http://www.srcmbc.org.uk/photo_galleries/boat_page.php?v1=RNLB%20Alice%20UpJohn&v2=RNLB_Alice_Up_John&v3=David%20McN-Taylor&v4=gin_davidmt&v5=1&v6=1&v7=0&v8=gi_lifeboats&v9=Lifeboat
also see if you can get hold of a copy of Marine Modelling Magazine, September 2003 as it was a big feature in there.
I should also point out that you can buy the hull and cabin from model by design (R.N.L.I. SOLENT LIFEBOAT) for £126 and the fittings set for a further £105... in 1:12 scale. which works out cheaper, but im not sure how much you would have to make up as extra to finish up, suggest a 'conversation' with MBD.
http://www.modelsbydesign.co.uk/model_boats.aspx
you will need to scroll down just after half way.
RR
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