The Shannon is the latest class of all-weather lifeboat to join the RNLI fleet. She’s the first modern all-weather lifeboat to be propelled by waterjets instead of traditional propellers, making her our most agile and manoeuvrable all-weather lifeboat yet.
Measuring just over 13m in length and weighing in at 18 tonnes, the Shannon is the smallest and lightest of RNLI's 25-knot lifeboats, meaning she can be launched straight off the beach via a new and improved launch and recovery system.
The Shannon will gradually replace the RNLI Mersey and Tyne class lifeboats, which are now nearing the end of their operational lives. The Shannon class lifeboat follows a tradition of naming lifeboats after rivers. But it's the first time an Irish river has been chosen. The River Shannon is 240 miles in length and is the longest river in Ireland.
Available in both 1/12th and 1/16th scale:
Measuring just over 13m in length and weighing in at 18 tonnes, the Shannon is the smallest and lightest of RNLI's 25-knot lifeboats, meaning she can be launched straight off the beach via a new and improved launch and recovery system.
The Shannon will gradually replace the RNLI Mersey and Tyne class lifeboats, which are now nearing the end of their operational lives. The Shannon class lifeboat follows a tradition of naming lifeboats after rivers. But it's the first time an Irish river has been chosen. The River Shannon is 240 miles in length and is the longest river in Ireland.
Available in both 1/12th and 1/16th scale:
1/12th & 1/16th scale Shannon Class
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The 1/12th Model |
The 1/16th Model |
This 1080mm (42.5 inch) long model a number of parts brilliant additional parts.
The kit builds into a top quality model which you can expect from Speedline Models. You can ensure you will be proud of your purchase and kit. |
This 825mm (32.48 inch) long model is the perfect product if you feel the 42” of the 1/12th scale model is just too much to handle. As many assume making a kit smaller does not reduce the detail for which Speedline Models are so famous. Every product is produced to a very high standard of detail and all information is available below:
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1/12th Model BuildThe Kit contains:
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1/16th Model BuildThe Kit contains:
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All you need to supply is the paint, glue and radio gear
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Shannon Class Lifeboats
1/12th & 1/16th Scale |