Collin, as it has already been stated we are so happy to see you in action again. Be well. Len

Collin a good evening
How can a monument be forgotten?!?!
I think every member of the forum wanted to give you the peace you needed knowing you will be back as soon when you feel the time is wright. So i think every body is more than pleased with your text on the forum. You must be a very very happy man with a youngster who is interested in modelboat building . You are a proud granddad im shure
I hope the troubled times belong yo the past

Thanks guys, I thought you might have forgotten about me.
I'm going to start a new thread soon about my grandson's boat restoration. Here are the initial pictures as today I brought it home, first impressions are it's not too bad, hull seems quite firm, apart from the transom which is delaminating.
Motor and propshaft rotate but will be changing it for brushless.
Any comments gldlay received, cheers Colin.

And a HUGE welcome back from Munich👍😊😀
Thought of you and Caroline often.
Checked your Profile whenever I was online and was happy to note that you looked in now and again. To check what mischief we were getting up to I guess😁
All the very best, Doug😎

Colin, glad to hear from you. The difficulties you have been going through is pretty rough and I have thought a lot about you during the past many months. Frankly, you unknowingly have giving me confidence that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Stay safe my overseas friend!
Lew
Florida ⛱️, USA 🇺🇸

Great return, we welcome this return with great pleasure.
It is truly fortunate that your nephew has given you new stimuli.
We look forward to seeing your work and reading your messages.

Well guys and gals, I'm still here took ages to get back to almost normal, I am still getting used to having permanent pins and needles in both of my lower arms and hands.
I have disposed of all my engineering equipment as I wasn't able to use it anymore.
But was brought back to reality when my grandson asked me if we could get back to modelling, as he'd been given an early aerokits crash tender, 48" version which needs restoration.
I'll post some pictures when I get to see it.
So it looks like I need to get my workshop sorted ready for action.
I hope you will forgive my absence but my head wasn't ready for sensible conversation.
But hopefully I will be able to read and reply to your great posts, and I hope you will be honest and helpful about my restoration work.
One thing I must ask is for recommendation of brushless motor and speed control for this forthcoming project, suitable to use with my preferred 12v sla batteries. I have everything else needed. ( I hope).
Good night and look forward to being back among you all.
Cheers Colin.

Colin you are definetly wrong!!
It’s the other way around!!!
YOU are the best (for ages )
I hope the people in the hospital treat you with the respect you deserve and kill the fever asap so you can travel around in your fancy caravelle as it’s getting the right way with temperature. They need you at the pond

You guys are simply the best, your warm wishes fill me with joy.
Doctors say I may be allowed to go home tomorrow or sat, if they can break my fever. Can't wait as I have just bought a vw caravelle to allow the family and our boats to travel in style without the need for a trailer. Had a legacy from my mum and another from the wife's aunt. Took ages to find one that suited our needs. The grandchildren have called it the Black Pearl from pirates of the Caribbean. It's pearlescent black and changes colour in the sun.
Cheers Colin

Hi Colin, a belated Many Happy returns of the day. Hope your health improves soon and your fortunes as well. Take it easy 😊