StephenS3
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Able Seaman · 24 pts
Fulham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Member since Apr 2025
Last online 1 month ago
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Last posted 3 months ago
Re: build blogI am not a model maker.I am a marine engineer and I looked after all the engines and electrics on Bluebird of Chelsea when it was moored at Cadogen Pier.Chelsea until it was sold and moved away.It was actually…♥ 2 likesRe: build blog@ChrisF .Thanks for reply.It is great you can keep the Fairy range of boats well remembered with your models.They were almost new when I started working on them.now considered vintage..I remember difficult to …♥ 1 likeRe: build blogHello .I am not a model maker.I am a marine mechanic in London.over the years .I have worked on quite a few Fairy Swordsman. Good sea going boats.Good luck with your model making.Stephen♥ 1 likeRe: build blog@DuncanP .Thanks for reply.A pity no kit available for Bluebird.. at the suitable size..Bluebird has been sold and no longer at Chelsea.It used to go Dunkirk every year for t he reunion..It had engines from th…♥ 1 likeRe: build blog@DuncanP .Regarding "Bluebird of Clelsea".I am a marine mechanic and work on The Thames.I maintained the engines .etc on Bluebird of Chelsea for 10 more years at Cadagon Pier in Chelsea. A beautifully maintain…♥ 1 likeBluebird of ChelseaRef.Bluebird of Chelsea.The photo of Bluebird on your club page is not the original Bluebird.its a recent arrival at Chelsea..The original is a Gentlemans pre war motor yacht.Very different from your photo.S.S…♥ 3 likes218 viewsBluebird of ChelseaRef :T.S.M.Y.Blue Bird of Chelsea. I noticed some enquiry re making a model of it. I am a marine engineer on the river Thames in London and I looked after the engines and electrical installations for 20 years …♥ 3 likes231 views