chris148 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Good evening, Pardon my intrusion but i have wandered over from the world of plastic wings etc,the aircraft side and i need to tell you a story of why i am here. My dad left school in the early fifties to start work as a boat builder in the small village of Wroxham on the Norfolk Broads when boats were made properly from wood.He worked in various yards until he was pensioned off at the age of 60 due to health issues.In the search of something to fill the time my mum bought him a model ship kit,an Arkit pinky dove 1:30 which is something he had shown an interest in doing.The problem is that his health issues included the onset of parkinson's disease which caused as you probably know shaking in the hands.The model was only opened and looked at and some of the pieces dry fitted and i think he was aware that he was not going to be able to manage it much to his frustration and the model was put in the spare room.Ten years passed and and dad died followed five years later by my mum.On clearing the house i came across the forgotten kit and thought one day i will do that and there it sat in the top of my wardrobe for the next five years.Corona virus and lockdown appear and i glimpse the kit and think the time is now.Never made a boat before planking,decking,rigging,sails oh my lord i'm used to plastic,glue and paint but it is finally done,probably not correctly but its done and i am pleased with it. Its my small tribute to him. 54 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Wonderful tribute, and a great job to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Gidday Chris, I think this is a very fitting tribute to both your parents. Well done. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Where ever your Dad is I bet he's got a big grin on his face Nice one one and a fitting tribute Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 That's really lovely, and I agree with Kev, I bet your dad is as pleased as punch with that result - as is your mum - cracking job and a wonderful tribute! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Well you are obviously a chip off the old block, you have done a wonderful job on her, lovely tribute.......could you be seduced to the dark (floaty) side I wonder ! Cheers David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Beautiful. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 What a touching story. The boat looks wonderful! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations on your work of love! A fine tribute to your father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Superb work, and a fitting tribute to your folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I'm sure your dad would be very proud of you. Beautiful model, well made and a lovely tribute. AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I'm sorry to have missed this the first time around but very pleased to have found it now, that is quite beautiful. I bet your Dad would be rapt in it, I surely would be. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hello Chris, Your father would have been proud of you. The "Tribute' looks very professional. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmo Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hi Chris, Loved your finished boat and a really wonderful tribute! My story is somewhat the same, but not exactly a tribute. My wife bought "Pinky" for me back in 1984 as a project. Work and a young family got in the way and I only started with the basic hull framing before I put it on top of the cupboard to do "when I broke my leg" and would be layed up for an extended time! Time passed, I didn't break my leg, the family grew up and moved on, I retired and Covid came along. Eventually I got it down off the cupboard, dusted it off and am in the middle of it's build. Hull completed and now doing the deck fittings, and masts next. Your finished boat has given me inspiration and momentum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondrome Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 It's a very nice story , thank you for sharing. And the model looks great to me. I have no idea how to build a wooden model like this myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyworx Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 A very elegant model and a great tribute. well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goji308 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Very Well done with a powerful story & purpose. Thank you for posting and sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 A Beautiful Tribute! Outstanding Work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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