George Norman Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hi all, Just finishing off this kit, It is from Mountfleet Models. Cracking looking boat, Was Finishing it for my Dads 75 tomorrow but won't cross the line now as I need to do the rat lines and some of the Jib rigging and was short of Blocks and shackles. Rc inside, Lights and Fog unit. Here are some progress shots over the past while. 607_0784 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 607_0793 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 609_0908a by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 610_1057 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 610_1054 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 610_1052 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very nice looks well worked with the weathering 👍 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Lovely boats, so full of character Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Lovley looking build, does it have a name? Vital Spark perhaps? Gondor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Norman Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Its for My Dad, he hits 75 today so I will leave the naming up to him, I suggested Aine Deas ( which is Lovely Anne in Gaelic) Anne is my Mums name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 That is lovely, you have captured the slightly tired look perfectly, I still remember seeing the Vital Spark (the one they used for the series) tied up in Troon harbour looking very forlorn, (sometime in the late seventies I think). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 A real cracker, love the weathering! Para Handy would be pleased to skipper her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Norman Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) Finally Finished this for Fathers day and what better then to spend a nice hour by the lake in the Warm Sunshine with your Dad! Here it is on its maiden Voyage. Snag was the smoker unit wire detached somehow so this was not working plus the light did not work so thats for another day. 615_1582 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 615_1584rs by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 615_1590 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 616_1609 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr 615_1578 by Georgeconna32, on Flickr Edited June 22, 2020 by George Norman 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Smashing build. 👍 You can't beat a good Puffer! "The Maggie" is one of my all-time favourite films and inspired my visit to Islay last summer. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Norman Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, davecov said: Smashing build. 👍 You can't beat a good Puffer! "The Maggie" is one of my all-time favourite films and inspired my visit to Islay last summer. Dave Oh tks for the film tip, I see If I can get that now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Looking just like the real thing Well done A delight to see her on the water Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 She does look like a proper "work boat" should. Beautifully done sir! Really hope your dad enjoyed his day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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