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"Genie" was classic Marblehead design from Vic Smead , she had a hard chine hull construction.
Living in New Zealand in the early 70`s I ended up building 4 of these in total - only glad I took some picies.
Long gone now, but not forgotten !
Living in New Zealand in the early 70`s I ended up building 4 of these in total - only glad I took some picies.
Long gone now, but not forgotten !
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I also remember the Starlet , the Star Baby and I think there was the Duckling. ! - fantastic !!⛵
The Genie 36R yacht photograph on the cover of the magazine includes his daughter and the pond is at Hemel Hempstead where the offices were at the time.
The last model yacht he designed was Star Baby a smaller version of Starlet and was designed to run on the shallower waters of the model boating pond in Verulamium Park, St. Albans. I have a photo of the very first Star Baby, built by his friend Vic Driscoll.
He used to live locally in Croxley Green, he was in his ninetys when he died.
He also edited the Meccano Magazine for a time as well.
Roy
Just seen this.
Vick actually designed several boats which found there way into the MAP plans range as well as tons of aircraft. Most of his stuff was aimed at beginners and the less experienced modeller to get them going. He was very prolific.
Most of his boats were small and free sailing though. I actually thought that the biggest thing he did was Gosling a hard chine R36 which I actually still have.
I actually met him twice when I was his “hands” on Blue Peter for BBC television in 1961 when he did a couple of chuck gliders for them.
I still have my Blue Peter badge somewhere.
Really a very nice kind man who I suppose was responsible for getting me hooked on model making of all kinds.
First time I ever had any status For my skills at my comprehensive school in industrial Sheffield actually being on the telly.
JB
Gents! I've noticed this mistake a few times now!
As far as I am aware Vic SmeAd was an aeromodeller and wrote one book on that subject.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5711153.Vic_Smead
Please correct me if I'm wrong and Mr Smead ever designed a model boat.
The model boat designer (amongst many other things - see article) was Vic SmeEd.
Wrote on many modelling subjects but primarily boats.
https://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/vic-smeed%27s-model-boat-designs/15490
Article also includes a list of his plans👍
"Genie" is on that list. Plan # MM 1175.
" Genie MM 1175 Yacht RM Very simple double chine Marblehead with beginners in mind. Displacement 15.5 lbs."
Genie is even featured in the photo of Vic.
Cheers, Doug 😎
BTW: So don't forget gents; suit and tie at the lakeside in future if you please! 😁
(Our lady members are requested to send photos of proposed mode of dress to the MB Navy Board for approval! 😮😁😂🤣)