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11 days ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello johnf
Firstly I apologise for the late reply to your much appreciated comments re Bluebird. In some ways it is disappointing coming to the end of such a memorable project I am however looking forward to its finish in order to see the completed model. I hate to have to inform you that you are unlikely to see the model in the water as I decided quite early in the build due to space issues this model was for display only. Also as most of my builds only see the lake once or twice in their lifetime the cost of receiver, esc, power unit etc is not worth the return. I still have quite a lot to of work to complete her and hope that you like the finished model. Regards ChrisG ▲
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15 days ago by π¬π§ johnf (
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Hi Chris,
I have followed your blog on the build of Bluebird of Chelsea with some interest - and I am so pleased you are now entering the final furlong of a long and impressive build. I have long held the Model Boats Magazine plan for the 1\24 th scale Bluebird. However, with all too many projects queuing up in my workshop I cannot see me starting it any time soon. In the meantime I really look forward to seeing your wonderful model on the water. With best wishes. Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. BBC. πππ ▲
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15 days ago by π¬π§ flaxbybuck (
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There's no hurry so sleep on it and the answer will come !
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16 days ago by π¬π§ MotoPilot (
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Good work. Itβs looking great π
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17 days ago by π¬π§ DuncanP (
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Looking really great. Well done! D
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I do know that feeling. Happened to me more than once and i donβt havΓ© Alzheimer(yet)ππ€£ππ΄
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26 days ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello Duncan
I think we are all waiting for the warmer weather, not long to wait hopefully it has seemed such a long winter. Glad you like my model, it has turned out to be very difficult with an unbelievable amount of time measuring and checking and also thinking about bits and the order they need to be done in. Hopefully worth it in the end. Love your choice with the Riva. Regards ChrisG ▲
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26 days ago by π¬π§ DuncanP (
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Coming along nicely - we'll done. I'm waiting for the weather to warm up so I can go back to my workshop at the back of the garage and continue the work on my Riva Aquarama. Roll on warmer weather!
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27 days ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Well here is a little more but I`ll admit not much to show for two weeks enjoyment, so much has been scrapped as I have not been happy with it.
I have finished the wheelhouse sides, back and front and all seems to fit and look as I had hoped it would, roof yet to do. The wheelhouse furniture, chart table, bench seats etc are made and fitted although not upholstered and no instruments fitted yet. Deck furniture built and the side rail stanchions also to be fitted after painting white. None of this has been easy especially in 1/24 with my dainty fingers π The list of bits to buy that I am unable to make continues to be endless, fenders for example, she sports 14 in total which I have managed source without first having to consult the bank, I think the other items are out there but the time it takes to find them online can take hours. I am really in no hurry to finish as I will then have to decide on another lovely project and at the moment have no idea. Regards ChrisG ▲
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1 month ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Sorry Duncan but I have reached the stage where taking my boats to water is becoming a real challenge. I love most of the models I have built but few have had their undersides wetted more than a couple of times over the last 20 or so years so I contend myself with the joy of building and admiring them around my bits of our house.
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1 month ago by π¬π§ DuncanP (
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Oh! I was hoping it was going to be a working model. I was looking forward to seeing a video of 'sea trials'! Good looking model. π
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2 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello Colin
That is worth a try but I am not very successful normally with GRP working, if I get more desperate than I was yesterday I might well give it a shot. I have managed to get the window frames and plastic windows in the back panel of the wheelhouse done today and they are ok, not brilliant, so I am going to go slowly and carefully words I do not usually use and proceed with the sides. The front 3 windows should not pose the same type of problems, said he π€£π€£π€£ Regards and thanks ChrisG ▲
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2 months ago by π¬π§ Colin H (
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Chris, I have come across this problem before, I glassed the back of my 1.mm timber with fine glass tissue and Ezekote. Covered over with cling film and pressed for 48 hrs till fully set.
Then cut out and build whatever needs to be built. Hope that is helpful, Colin. ▲
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π¬ Re: Bluebird of Chelsea
2 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello Roy
I will keep my fingers crossed that Martin Summers occasionally looks at MBW and I am honoured with an invite to see the full sized craft I am even prepared to pass on the tea and biccys. π€£π€£ The paint brush episode just happened by chance and I thought it might help someone else, so simple. Regards ChrisG ▲
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2 months ago by π¬π§ roycv (
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That is a good tip about paint brushes as the wood at least for the brushes we use is good quality and easily carved down for further use.
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2 months ago by π¬π§ roycv (
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Hi Chris, after the plans were published and several models had been finished the owner of the full size B of C invited all to bring their models on board for tea and biccys. I think he was moored in the Thames at the time.
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2 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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I have had a very indecisive 11 days wondering, should I change the rudder set up on my model after such positive evidence that the boat should only have one.
Member "steamer" let me know of an article in Marine Modelling International which I sent for and there it was clear as day one rudder. I have had lots of advice from other members of MBW so the decision was really made for me. So I reluctantly `bit the bullet` and made the modification, not too difficult really. So I can now proceed with the build. Regards and thanks ChrisG ▲
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3 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello HappyB
What a dilemma, I have never been a `rivet counter` even in my model railway days but this a bit fundamental and although I know this model will never stand up to close scrutiny, it should be right. Decisions will have to be made at least I can still make the change, however like you I do think two rudders looks far more balanced. Thanks again, watch this space regards ChrisG ▲
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3 months ago by π¬π§ HappyB (
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Hello Chris, I tried to send the same article but failed, however on page 15 re photo 4 Martin Summers got in touch with Dave to tell him about the issue confirming there was only one rudder. As to changing your model I personally think it looks more balanced with twin rudders and could be considered a correction or modification that should always have been. Love your work by the way wish I had your skills.
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3 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello HappyB
Thank you for your interest in my build and after your comment re. one or twin rudders on my model I have done some investigating with little confirmation found, I did however receive a P.M. from "steamer" with copies from an old 1991 magazine which clearly shows twin rudders on a model of Bluebird of Chelsea. The complete rebuild of this vessel by Mr Martin Summers was completed in 1990 and she joined the fleet of Little Ships for the 50th anniversary voyage to Dunkirk so that stacks up well with the magazine date of 1991. I am still able to modify my model and reduce to one rudder but am loath to proceed when I am unsure. I would like to thank "steamer" for sending me the magazine copies which I have tried to replicate with this blog not sure how successfully though. Any new information on this subject will be gratefully received, thanks to all. Regards ChrisG. ▲
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3 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello HappyB
You could well be correct, I am building to the D Metcalf 1991 plan which does not show clearly one or two rudders. The plan does mention skegs plural and as she had two Thornecroft engines then fair to assume two props. The plan details rudder singular but does not clearly show one or two and the positioning on the plan would put it off centre. I have found no information in Martin Summers book Bluebird of Chelsea to lead me either way and Dunkirk Little Ships gives no information. I will await comments from other members before thinking of altering it, cant help thinking she would have been a bit of a bitch to manoeuvre with only one but I am open to suggestions. Thank you HappyB for your observations. Regards ChrisG ▲
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3 months ago by π¬π§ HappyB (
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Hi Chris, had started and stalled my Bluebird but canβt help but notice after research the twin rudders which according to an old MBM there should only be oneπ€
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3 months ago by π¬π§ DuncanP (
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Glad to hear you are so pleased with the chrome pen. It is far superior to chrome paints I have come across previously which look more like silver than chrome. I have even used it on a mark on the chrome on my car and it has weathered OK so far! I've used the 1mm and 4mm pens. Cheers Duncan π
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3 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Hello Duncan, I have just tried it and I am amazed the pen is brilliant, I just can`t believe it. I need to put the brakes on my enthusiasm or everything in the house will be chromeπ€£π€£π€£π€£.
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3 months ago by π¬π§ ChrisG (
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Thanks Duncan it would seem my chrome pen is also Molotow so I think a bit of practice is called for, fingers crossed eh.π€
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3 months ago by π¬π§ DuncanP (
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Hiya, I found the chrome pen takes a bit of practise especially on large areas. You need to 'let it flow' and not to drag it out too much. My pen was the Molotow Liquid chrome pen. Good luck Duncan.
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