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    Boat Length
    20" (50.8 cm)
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    1kg (35 oz)
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    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง jimrust
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    First build in 8 years and based on the HA Kit Morston, roughly to 1/16 scale, Nipper has been built pretty much as per the kit although I did lower the bow height by about 12mm, changed the fore cabin/cockpit to be a removeable one piece unit for ease of access to motor/rc/esc etc.

    Added additional detail and looking quite good.

    As all the running gear is in the bow she is a slightly front heavy as identified during the bathtub trial so could add some weight in the steering compartment and carry out some trials to see if I can improve the balance.๐Ÿคž
    Just a few bits and pieces left to complete mainly around/on the cockpit roof.

    All in all a satisfying build to ease my way back into modelling, great value kit considering this is a laser cut model although I did use aliphatic wood glue and 2 part epoxy as opposed to the recommended superglue (old habits)!

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Nipper
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง jimrust ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks to all who responded, nice to hear from likeminded modellers. It's great to see what others are building and how you tackle particular problems during a build.

    Great website and will send updates and images when on the water.

    Happy modelling๐Ÿ‘
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Nipper
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง HAKits ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Nice work. HAKits are designed to be practical and sail well.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Nipper
    18 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง PhilH ( Midshipman)
    โœง 39 Views ยท 1 Like
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    Great model you have done well, love it .
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    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ jumpugly ( Rear Admiral)
    โœง 70 Views ยท 4 Likes
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    Sheโ€™s a sharp looker Jim! Excellent workmanship!
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    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ peterd ( Midshipman)
    โœง 75 Views ยท 5 Likes
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    Very neat and a great colour scheme.

    Well done and looking forward to seeing her in action.



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