Glyn
Basic
Recruit · 16 pts
Johannesburg, South Africa
Member since Sep 2008
Last online 6 months ago
Age 71
Latest activity
Last posted 8 years ago
de Mist Naval TugHi again! Have you tried contacting the Durban Model Boat Club? On their Facebook page they appear to have at least one model of an old SAR&H steam tug (not sure which one). They'd probably be able to assist w…564 viewsde Mist Naval TugHi Joburg-sailor! De Mist was built by Dorbyl, Durban, in 1978. Powered by two 8-cylinder Mirrlees Blackstone diesel engines with twin Voith-Schneider propulsion units. No idea if plans are available of this s…564 viewsSterling American ScoutGot it - they certainly look the part. Best regards, Glyn377 viewsSterling American ScoutYou've really done a good job of the American Scout - very inspirational. What did you make the railings out of? I also have a Scout (which was given to me many, many years ago in a semi-complete state) that I…377 viewsSA Valour Class FrigateSad to say, I'm not actually a member of the Centurion Model Boat Club, despite having lived here for a number of years. But I'm sure the guys at the club would love having your model sailing there. Perhaps on…377 viewsVickers Vedette 1/96 scaleA very nice execution of the old Model Boats free plan. I still have those plans (somewhat tatty after all these years) as well as the MB magazine they came with. How does she sail? Best regards, Glyn♥ 1 like378 viewsSA Valour Class FrigateHi Joburg-sailor! Brilliant model - nice to see something from our part of the world. As a matter of interest, did you develop the plans yourself and where do you sail her? I was glad that they decided to use …♥ 1 like377 views