longshanks Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Continuing with a local history lesson.... In days of yore before the widespread use of wireless telegraphy. Vessels sailing from far off parts would have instructions to make for Falmouth or Queenstown for orders. The cargo may well have changed hands many times on the long passage home. Out of this grew a fleet of service boats based at Falmouth Quay. They were traditionally yawl rigged with a low main mast and a high set gaff, to save them from fouling the rigging of the sailing boats they were going alongside..Not only did they pass sailing orders but transferred personel , fresh produce etc etc. Falmouth Quay AS a base for this I have upcycled a 28' wooden boat I built some time ago. The plan view is good but the draft is not deep enough, not a problem as she will be displayed waterline The first job was to remove tops of the side frames as they were well over scale even for the original model in my opinion. They scaled out at 5 x 4" Deck beams added I hope you will join me on this voyage Stay safe Kev 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Was wondering when you where going to start another build no rust on this one but I can see Gulls on that first photo Nice re-start looking forward to seeing this project develop Stay Safe and Best Wishes beefy 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 As I am originally from Falmouth ( not your Falmouth, but the farming community in Nova Scotia, Canada ) I'll be watching this one. During his time in the RCN during WW2 and serving on a destroyer escort, my Dad was in your Falmouth a couple times. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Nice subject Kev, I'm settling in. I know Falmouth, over the years I have done a lot of bunkering with the ship I was sailing on at the time, in this place which is very similar to the area opposite where I live in France, near the sea. I had been able to take pictures of old sailing ships that were dredging oysters under sail, it's a tradition even in our time, I found this place very peaceful, I felt a bit at home. We not only bunked heavy fuel oil but also planned some good things coming from nice places, lobster, oysters etc, we were a few days away from Christmas like today. Thank you for reminding me of all this. 2004, december. On the way to Norway 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Yabba Dabba doo!! Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Thank you for sharing your memories with us Pascal Stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 An interesting project, I have many ties with Falmouth, walking along the harbour side. My Brother still lives in Falmouth although I havent been down there several years. Looking forward to seeing this progress. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Looks like another interesting project. Have spent a couple of holidays in and around Falmouth in days gone by. Loved the area. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 On 21/12/2020 at 09:39, longshanks said: AS a base for this I have upcycled a 28' wooden boat I built some time ago. Ah, recycling & doing your part for the environment. Looking forward to following along. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 My first house (while I was based at Culdrose) was between Falmouth & Truro, and I spent many a happy day sailing my Laser in Carrick Roads from Restronguet. A lovely part of the world. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Thank you all for your kind comments, memories and likes. It is indeed a lovely part of the world, similar as @Iceman 29 to Brittany. Both have a wealth of maritime history. The Falmouth Oyster boat is on my to do list as is the sloup Red ar Mar built in Cameret. There are many beautiful boats built in Bretagne. Some progress on the build. The punts were semi decked so I need to make a sub deck for the planking to sit on. Never try to make a template in one piece, that way lies madness sub deck Cockpit cut out of plastic card base (multi media build 😉) Braces added to strengthen deck beams Beam centers removed and aft bulkhead fitted. Locker door to be fitted later Forward Progress to date Thanks for stopping by Seasons Greetings to you all Stay safe Kev 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 WOW on a fairly fast roll with this one s far Best Wishes and Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Gidday Kev, I'm enjoying following the build, and was very interested in how you formed the template. But the madness bit - unfortunately too late for me. 😁 Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 7 hours ago, longshanks said: Thank you all for your kind comments, memories and likes. It is indeed a lovely part of the world, similar as @Iceman 29 to Brittany. Both have a wealth of maritime history. The Falmouth Oyster boat is on my to do list as is the sloup Red ar Mar built in Cameret. There are many beautiful boats built in Bretagne. Kev Probably this one: Red ar Mor: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&u=https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Ar_Mor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickrd Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/on-the-brink,charles-fox-9781999623296 Edited December 23, 2020 by dickrd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Iceman 29 said: Probably this one: That's the one ... Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Boy Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 As said before cracking subject Kev, watching and learning with interest! Happy Christmas mate, make it a good one! Derek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Interesting project Kev, I'll follow along if I may Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 You must have had quite a few ice lollys in the summer for all that timber in the upcycled hull, very impressive (modelling,not ice lolly consumption) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Awesome build Kev. Love seeing scratch built wooden ships. I've always wanted to do one at some point. My wood ships are normally kit form. Your pics of Falmouth are great too, we are there every year (barring this one) always visit the maritime museum. Lunch in the Quayside Inn watching the boats and ships. Even see the same National trust guy at edge of carpark year after year lol. Lovely part of the world (going to live there one day when kids left home) Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Looking fantastic from here Kev, some beautiful work going into this future masterpiece- As we come to expect from you buddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 @dickrd arrived today, thanks. On 30/12/2020 at 09:51, magpie1832 said: Your pics of Falmouth are great too, we are there every year (barring this one) always visit the maritime museum. Lunch in the Quayside Inn watching the boats and ships. Even see the same National trust guy at edge of carpark year after year lol. Ah! The good old days Thanks for the kind comments and likes guys.. Work continues......... Sub deck fixed Cover boards fitted and side rails underway Decided to cut the capping rail from sheet material rather than try and bend it. For shaping flimsy pieces I use the following contraption Capping rail Fitted, bow area to be sorted in situ Thanks for looking in Hope all goes well for you in the New Year Avoid the numpties and stay safe Kev 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 She's a beauty, Kev. Best wishes for happy & healthy New Year. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 That is a very cool sheerline Kev, hard to get right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Cracking job young sir! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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