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30 days ago by ChrisG (
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Hello Stephen
I agree Kingfisher needs a mate in the form of crew whether it be one two three of four persons and of course a dog, lap dog. I will have to check it out before her next outing whenever that might be. She is currently sitting on a shelf in my play room keeping her mates company. The new project very much in the early stages is "Bluebird of Chelsea" which if you were not aware was a Dunkirk `Little Ship` and was commissioned by and built for Malcome Campbell, of world speed record holder fame. If I manage to make sense of the plan I will and start a build then I might consider a build blog. Thanks very much to you and several others who have been so supportive ChrisG ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
1 month ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Chris,
Looks great on the water, you should be happy with the end resalt. I agree with SteveG you need a crew member or two. Any future projects? Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
1 month ago by Newby7 (
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Delighted so you should be Chris.She looks good on the water๐๐๐๐๐ Well done.
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1 month ago by ChrisG (
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Thanks Trev
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1 month ago by pressonreguardless (
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Excellent Job Chris!
Down to the coiled lines on Deck. Trev ๐ Like
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1 month ago by Steveg171 (
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Hi Chris,
Well done, she looks great on the water. Would you consider a "model" person steering ? I know it's something not everyone agrees with and if you get it wrong, can ruin the whole look of a model, but open cockpit's look odd when unoccupied. That apart, great finish. SteveG ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by ChrisG (
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Thank you, I am extremely pleased and although a relatively easy boat to build compared with many on this website it and the comments received have given me much pleasure.
Weather permitting it will have its maiden voyage later this month at my favourite lake. Best regards ChrisG ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Excellent job Chris, looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing it on the water.
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2 months ago by ChrisR (
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Look great!
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2 months ago by ChrisG (
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I have this morning messaged him and sent him some photo`s.
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by Rookysailor (
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Lovely job Chris, I was with the owner of HA Kits on Sunday, you should send him a photo of your Slipper, he will be most impressed๐
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Chris,
You have made a great looking boat, waiting for her maiden voyage photos now. ๐ Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Chris,
You truly did a beautiful Job๐๐๐ Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by mturpin013 (
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That's a really nice looking boat you should be proud of your efforts, well done
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2 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Windscreen looks great, I should have done something similar on my Typhoon instead of what they supplied.
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2 months ago by AndyB (
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Very, very impressive
The colour and finish are quite remarkable ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Beautiful work Chris.
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by ChrisG (
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At my age I do not think I have much that could be described as nimble, but we have to try.
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2 months ago by mturpin013 (
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I hope you have nimble fingers๐
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by ChrisG (
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Thanks for the help and suggestions, really pleasing to receive positive feedback from other modelers.
As for the veneer, suffice it to say I veneered the dash board of the launch and given it is 19 x 4 cm +/- I had to employ 10 clamps to stop it from deciding that it was not going to lay flat. I think I will leave that level of veneering for another day๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ I am afraid that I am not heavily into Victorian ladies and the decision of wether to offer tea and fruit cake or G&T and nibbles the latter won. There will no parasoles deployed on board as over recent years we do not get the sunshine to warrant them. Take care and thanks ChrisG ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by RudyM (
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Chris I did some Googling (without a milkshake) ๐ and if I may make a suggestion...just to add to your mysery - get some mahogany vineer and give her one more layer. I saw some stunning slippers on the net, all in Venetian style Runabouts. Then seal her with clear epoxy to keep that wood finish.
I did it with my Juliana II (2 mast schooner) and it looks amazing. Your challenge will now be to find some Victorian ladies with umbrellas to sit at the back in their "high tea" outfits. Keep us warm now and remember to post a video when she's done!! ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by ChrisG (
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Referring to P38 and expecting readers to immediately know what I meant perhaps maybe should indicate that most builders out there make a better job than I and need little use of fillers for the final finish. If that is the case then I must as my teachers used to say many many years ago Christopher must do better.
I do admit I find plank on frame easier than 4 pieces of nicely cut ply about 36" long that have to be formed in all sorts of shapes that they dont want to end up. Like you I do think it all worth the time and patience and I love the hobby. Thanks ChrisG ๐ Like
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2 months ago by ChrisG (
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Damn good idea, problem is finding a tame octopus.
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2 months ago by ChrisG (
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I did it in pure desperation and was lucky, on reflection I could have ruined the whole piece.
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2 months ago by RudyM (
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When you said P38 I immediately thought of a firearm. If it is me at that point it certainly would have been. With my first plank on frame build I used clamps to twist the spruces to fit. And elastic bands helped a lot too. So we learn. Not only to build but also the real meaning of patience. And when you put her in water and realise she doesnโt leak or fall apart, itโs all worth the struggle. ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Thames Slipper Launch
2 months ago by jimdogge (
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Hi chris no i,m with you on the, if it gets the job done well hey ho away we go if lf we had a trained octopus to hold all the parts together
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2 months ago by Rogal118 (
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If it gets the job done, go for it.
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3 months ago by Newby7 (
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Chris I would say you are doing an excellent job. Would there be a doll house shop you could look at for furniture in the UK.
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3 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Chris,
They look great with the rest of the woodwork๐๐ Trev ๐ Like
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3 months ago by Rogal118 (
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wow, looks a great job, very neat. may take longer and lots of brain strain, but the satisfaction of making you own is well worth it.
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3 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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