Martian Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 This is extremely impressive work, even compared to your high standards. Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 @Murdo @beefy66 Thanks for your kind support @stevehnz and thanks for your reaction(s) 😉 18 hours ago, Martian Hale said: This is extremely impressive work, even compared to your high standards. Note to self send Martian a case of Real Ale.. Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, longshanks said: @Murdo @beefy66 Thanks for your kind support @stevehnz and thanks for your reaction(s) 😉 Note to self send Martian a case of Real Ale.. Kev In this heat, I eagerly await delivery! Note to other BM denizens: Limitless gushing praise can be obtained for your threads by supplying your resident alien with suitable libations. Martian the Shallow 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Martian Hale said: In this heat, I eagerly await delivery! Note to other BM denizens: Limitless gushing praise can be obtained for your threads by supplying your resident alien with suitable libations. Martian the Shallow 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Very nice, smashing detailing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Been working on the bulkhead of the locker underneath the foredeck ..... Needed some locker doors propped in place I've also been looking at the coaming . Started with 0.5 mm square on outside of hull to help fix to. Roughly marked the capping piece to be trimmed in situ Trimmed on outside, inside to have 1mm square stanchions fitted once deck in place. if anyone has any question feel free to ask Thanks for looking in Kev 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Just caught up on this thread. Making great strides and looking the biz. Are those doors guard the beer locker? Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Courageous said: Just caught up on this thread. Making great strides and looking the biz. Are those doors guard the beer locker? Stuart If they are, Kev has clearly lost the key as I still await delivery of the ale he promised! 😞 Dehydrated of Mars 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 18 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Dehydrated of Mars 👽 They are in the post along with the cheque Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 hours ago, longshanks said: They are in the post along with the cheque Kev I refer the gentleman to the reply given on 2nd July! Disappointed of Mars 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Loads of these boats out during Classic week, really enjoy seeing them on the water when I'm out Kayaking. I'll watch this with personal interest seeing as it's a very local theame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I refer the gentleman to the reply given on 2nd July! No need to get nasty, calling me a gentleman 3 hours ago, Wafu said: Loads of these boats out during Classic week They certainly are a beautiful sight either alone or in a fleet Kev 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Looking great, as it would coming from you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Love it! I couldn't do a hull the way you do! Guess it's time I started sawing tome lime for my oyster ...smack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 11 hours ago, seadog said: Guess it's time I started sawing tome lime for my oyster ...smack Be good to see a real craftsman at work ... Got any pics, plans etc to tempt us with Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 What a little cracker Kev fantastic progress Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 15 hours ago, longshanks said: Be good to see a real craftsman at work ... Got any pics, plans etc to tempt us with Kev Procrastination and garden projects at the mo. Probably going to go for a Colchester Oyster Smack, as in March's book....working sporadically on drawings, bought a few sheets of 3mm Lime..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 57 minutes ago, seadog said: Probably going to go for a Colchester Oyster Smack Lovely looking boat ... I have the March Books and an A3 scanner/printer if that's any help with the plans Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 hours ago, longshanks said: Lovely looking boat ... I have the March Books and an A3 scanner/printer if that's any help with the plans Kev Thanks, so do I . Got the plans scanned in and am (slowly) making them into something I can build from. Planning on working at 1/48th this time, still comes out as a small model! I think the main difference between it and the one your doing is that the rudder is inboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Apropos working boats, I found this entry in a forum today, fascinating and a real insight into bits and pieces necessary to a gaffer... http://www.kingslynn-forums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4070&sid=69ebc4852253046413894e773eaa10af 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 4 hours ago, seadog said: Apropos working boats, I found this entry in a forum today, fascinating and a real insight into bits and pieces necessary to a gaffer... http://www.kingslynn-forums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4070&sid=69ebc4852253046413894e773eaa10af I'm always amazed at the craftsmanship needed to make & fit the various bits & pieces to build these small boats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 13 hours ago, seadog said: fascinating and a real insight into bits and pieces necessary to a gaffer... Love it, Great to see an old girl being brought back to life Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, longshanks said: Love it, Great to see an old girl being brought back to life Kev That's no way to talk about Mrs Martian! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 On 09/07/2018 at 23:38, Martian Hale said: That's no way to talk about Mrs Martian! I wouldn't dare .. Small progress Got second coaming on and be working on trying to achieve the grey colour weathered wood takes on Wanted white waterways, the tape is 1mm wide Thanks for stopping by Kev 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Starting to really come together now mate, nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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