Martian Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnWS said: They look fantastic!Ā š Ā Ā John Nice stanchion there John. Ā MartianĀ š½ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I think that's some of the best weathering and seagulls stanchionsĀ I've ever seen. Ā Even the wee details like the bits of bits of snapped rope hanging down the sides make such a difference. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Wow John how did you manage those articulated stanchions?? Ā Scary looking stanchion gull. We have trouble here with them pinching food out of your hand. That Canadian gull stanchion looks like it would take your hand and then come back for more Ā Stay safe and avoid the gullsĀ Ā Kev 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Herring Gulls? Sounds fishy to me. Dunkirk. Military detritus? Lovely beach and boat, BTW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 13 hours ago, longshanks said: Stay safe and avoid the gullsĀ Stay safe and avoid the gulls? I am worried as to what state the harbour patrol launch and our other MVS boats will be in when we are allowed back to them; covered/sunk by seagull poo I suspect. Note to self, find out from Head of Unit who is on jankers/wants a favour so I don't have to clean it up myself. Ā MartianĀ š½ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Martian said: Stay safe and avoid the gulls? I am worried as to what state the harbour patrol launch and our other MVS boats will be in when we are allowed back to them; covered/sunk by seagull poo I suspect. Ā Ā and you want me to putĀ sh i tehawks all over my boatĀ Ā Martian orĀ Ā You are a bad man......shame on you Ā Kev 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I have to admit that I absolutely detest the creatures too! Ā (Seagulls, not Martians).Ā 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 8 hours ago, longshanks said: Ā Ā and you want me to putĀ sh i tehawks all over my boatĀ Ā Martian orĀ Ā You are a bad man......shame on you Ā Kev Well at least you only have a few inches of plastic to worry about: I've got twenty seven feet and five and a half tons! 2 hours ago, Murdo said: I have to admit that I absolutely detest the creatures too! Ā (Seagulls, not Martians).Ā Possibly the fastest U turn in history. Ā MartianĀ š½ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Small vertical update Mainmast and stern ensign pole Ā Ā Ā Ā Wheelhouse and aft accom now fixed Ā Stay safe and avoid the gullsĀ Ā Kev 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Very nice Kev, the smashed glass is really effective and sets the general mood well.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 She's coming along beautifully, Kev.Ā Ā John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks Guys, I've just realisedĀ I've got a dead line to meet... Ā The 26th of May 2020 will be the 80th anniversary of the start of the Dunkirk evacuation Ā No pressure there then...... Ā Stay safe and avoid humansĀ Ā Kev 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Great progress on this masterpiece Kev.Ā Ā Re your deadline, I'm assuming you are counting the end of the evacuation (4th June) as the final deadline............š Ā Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 The fine details just synergize the wholeĀ Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, longshanks said: Thanks Guys, I've just realisedĀ I've got a dead line to meet... Ā The 26th of May 2020 will be the 80th anniversary of the start of the Dunkirk evacuation best get a move on then less than two weeksĀ Ā Ā There must not be that much left to do now or have you been keeping a surprise back for usĀ Ā Ā Stay Safe Ā beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 12 hours ago, Terry1954 said: I'm assuming you are counting the end of the evacuation (4th June) as the final deadline.... Thanks Terry. The ideal would be to complete by the 26th Ā First we hadĀ SastrugiĀ Now we have 11 hours ago, robgizlu said: The fine details just synergize the wholeĀ Certainly getting an education, thanks RobĀ Ā 10 hours ago, beefy66 said: There must not be that much left to do now Seems to be a myriad of small details but barring a major blunder I should be OK Ā Stay safe and avoid humansĀ Ā Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 I think the tide line is pretty much there, what do you thinkĀ (no gulls) ?? Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Stay safe and avoid humansĀ Ā Kev 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I think itās looking very nice Kev plenty of bits and pieces left lying around to show the carnage of what has been going onĀ š Ā Stay SafeĀ beefyĀ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 This old thalassophile thinks you nailed it Kev.Ā Ā John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I think you might of just taken a seriously great build to another level KevĀ Ā Ā 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 hour ago, beefy66 said: I think itās looking very nice Kev plenty of bits and pieces left lying around to show the carnage of what has been going on In that case I've nailed it............ Thanks Keith Ā 33 minutes ago, JohnWS said: This old thalassophile thinks you nailed it Another step in my education. I thought you were being rude. I can't pronounceĀ thalassophileĀ but it sums up how I feel. Thanks for your kind comments John Ā 22 minutes ago, Dads203 said: I think you might of just taken a seriously great build to another level Praise in deed from the master. Cheers Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Kev - You've nailed it.Ā Ā 47 minutes ago, JohnWS said: This old thalassophile thinks you nailed it Kev.Ā Ā John Live by the sword, die by the sword............IĀ had to look it upĀ Nice one John Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, longshanks said: ... I thought you were being rude. ... Ā 46 minutes ago, robgizlu said: ... IĀ had to look it up ... Shows how much I've degenerated while in self imposed isolation. Ā Now I get excited when I find a new word that I can actually use. Ā My english teachers would have been so proud. Ā I bet it does sum up how a lot of us feel. Ā Ā John 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Having followed this in amazement I find it hard to fault, (no s'g'll's or not (hate 'em)). Ā The only thing that sticks out to me is the oil drum. Too cleanly painted? No rust or weathering? Ā Of course, if it came off one of these lovely and at the time cherished boats it wouldn't have been allowed to rust or weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 6 hours ago, JohnWS said: This old thalassophile thinks you nailed it Kev.Ā Ā John Ā 4 hours ago, JohnWS said: I bet it does sum up how a lot of us feel. I can' speak for anyone else but definitely so for me. Another miniature masterpiece Kev with a very poignant story to tell. Well done.Ā As to the thallassowhatsit bit. I've never been a seaman but have sailed a little & have long enjoyed being by the sea & reading of it & experiencing it, maybe that makes me a cupboard one of those. Steve. Ā 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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