longshanks Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 29 minutes ago, Ray S said: Hello Kev, how about a Thames Barge?, After all, you do have that book about spritsail barges of the Thames! Get thee behind me Satan As you say I have the book(s) and plans and the intent but ……………. I'm thinking of a change of scene and scale but thanks for your input, it's definitely a tempting proposition. Time will tell Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I had the same thoughts as Stuart - just about to round the windward mark!! It's a lovely, lovely scene, beautifully executed. And.................................................... my vote is a return to the Fairmile D. I'm getting lonely with the "B" and as you may have guessed from this morning's posting @ "WW2", I'm researching a "D" soon to be appearing near you soon Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 12 hours ago, Ray S said: Hello Kev, how about a Thames Barge?, After all, you do have that book about spritsail barges of the Thames! That sounds an excellent plan and has this alien's seal of approval even before Kev starts! On your marks Kev, ready, steady, build! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Has he started yet? Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Oh dear 50/50 Fairmile/Barge Perhaps I'll try a plane Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 3 hours ago, longshanks said: Perhaps I'll try a plane Kev Now, now - don't be peevish.......... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235044347-fairey-firefly-u-mk8-llanbedr-drone/ Think how much work you've already done on that poor abandoned "D". I'll get all teary Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 11 hours ago, longshanks said: Oh dear 50/50 Fairmile/Barge Perhaps I'll try a plane Kev Would my vote for the return of the D sway it the correct way beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 11 hours ago, longshanks said: ... Perhaps I'll try a plane Kev Noooooooo!!!!!!!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 1 hour ago, beefy66 said: Would my vote for the return of the D sway it the correct way beefy I should have thought that, with Kev's abilities, it would not be too much for us to expect the D boat getting finished, the Barge getting built and an aeroplane build into the bargain. Reasonable of Mars 👽 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Awesome work Kev, proper modelling at its best 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 15 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I should have thought that, with Kev's abilities, it would not be too much for us to expect the D boat getting finished, the Barge getting built and an aeroplane build into the bargain. Reasonable of Mars 👽 Dear Reasonable, I have given much thought to your cunning plan and decided it's flawed. Unlike your good alien self I have only one pair of hands In light of this the Fairmile D wins by 31/2 to 2 (The half comes from Martian listing the D first above, an obvious psychological pointer) I've made a start on binning the photobucket pics which appear when they want. 120 pics so far and I've completed upto page 4, 28 pages to go. Tis a bitter sweet job bringing back loads of memories including @Gremlin56. Gone but not forgotten, hope you're watching and approve. On the regatta the box frame is nearing completion and I hope to be posting the final pics soon. Kev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, longshanks said: Dear Reasonable, I have given much thought to your cunning plan and decided it's flawed. Unlike your good alien self I have only one pair of hands In light of this the Fairmile D wins by 31/2 to 2 (The half comes from Martian listing the D first above, an obvious psychological pointer) I've made a start on binning the photobucket pics which appear when they want. 120 pics so far and I've completed upto page 4, 28 pages to go. Tis a bitter sweet job bringing back loads of memories including @Gremlin56. Gone but not forgotten, hope you're watching and approve. On the regatta the box frame is nearing completion and I hope to be posting the final pics soon. Kev Kev, the Fairmile D is a worthy winner, Cheers, Ray. PS, Did the book you showed about the Thames Barges have plans in? If so, I will try and get a copy and will take on the Barge when I have finished the wherry. Cheers, Ray wotisnotadevilreally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Ray S said: Did the book you showed about the Thames Barges have plans in? If so, I will try and get a copy and will take on the Barge when I have finished the wherry. Hi Ray Soon as I get chance I'll sort details and get back to you. Any idea what scale you want to build to Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 6:15 PM, longshanks said: Hi Ray Soon as I get chance I'll sort details and get back to you. Any idea what scale you want to build to Kev Hi Kev, no hurry! I am going to check out Abe Books for the book and see if it has plans. I was thinking of doing it 1/72 scale as a comparison to the wherry (if it is not too big!). Hopefully I will have learnt from my mistakes too... All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 02/10/2018 at 15:36, Ray S said: PS, Did the book you showed about the Thames Barges have plans in? If so, I will try and get a copy and will take on the Barge when I have finished the wherry. Morning Ray I have two books on Thames Barges Spritsail Barges of the Thames and Medway by Edgar J March This as you would expect from this author is probably the definitive work. There are numerous drawings/sketches as to construction and detail. In the back are 5 plans of the barge Kathleen. Chapter 12 How to make miniature models. I will try and PM copies of these to you for copyright issues. By my calculations the 82.8 ft hull at 1/72 will be 372mm (14.6"). The overall length at 1/72 495mm (19.5"). Height 384mm (15"). The hull plan in the book requires an enlargement of 271% and will need to be printed on A3 paper. I've done it on my machine an have got acceptable results for producing a hull.. Though for detail I would enlarge to half that size and remember all measurements taken off to be doubled. expect to pay around £20 Next Modelling Thames Sailing Barges by Ewart C Freeston & Bernard Kent. A lovely book with lots of detailed drawings suitable for the modeller currently at £25 second hand which I feel is a bit steep. Sure I only paid £10 for my copy. Keep an eye ope at intervals and also look to Amazon & ebay. Good though Abe books are I have found stuff cheaper. HTH Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 The race is over ... I'm calling this done Thanks to everyone who has supported me on this journey, I've enjoyed it and I hope you have RIP https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235044483-falmouth-working-boat-at-the-oyster-regatta/ Kev 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 What a great addition to the collection, splendid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 The result is very much as expected from the miniature master, very nice work Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 A fabulous and very different build with an excellent end result. Well played that Earthling! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 That's just a bit lovely, on several levels, especially taking into account the journey to get here. I've enjoyed this build a lot, Thanks Kev. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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