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Resurrection could be possible.

Grrrrr😠 Just wrote some text, selected the associated photos and ... ALL TEXT VANISHED GRRRRR! So here we go again!🤔 Just downloaded the Billing Instruction Book. Basic construction is basically the same as the Billing fish cutter I am currently restoring and converting from static to RC. So have already learned a few tricks in that respect. Booklet includes all dimensions and details of the mast parts and spars so no problem there either. Masts and spars can be easily tapered from dowels on the mini lathe, or even at a pinch a mini drill clamped in a bench vice. So no insurmountable problems there, I hope😉 All the decoration and twiddly bits is another kettle of steamed fish though 😮 Are the fittings still there? See 3rd pic. We'll see. maybe Colin finds a local taker!? Kit seems to date from the early 80's. Just like my ancient fish cutter . Blog of my hull restoration for that is on this site😊 Cheers, Doug 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Re: Billing Andrea Gail

Good progress Garth,👍 I'm following this with great interest as I embarked on a similar project last year; restoration and conversion of an ancient Billing Boats fish cutter ''. Inherited from an Aunt a couple of years ago. Project on hold at the moment due to other things getting in the way 🤔 Details of at least the hull restoration and motorisation are in my Blog here- https://model-boats.com/blogs/43305 Pics attached of the Before and Now! KUTGW👍 Cheers, Doug 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich