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    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Brian
    I have not seen the drawings; did they end up in space. if so could please resend
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    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    I have sent a private pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Sent email address to your pm account.
    Hope the hospital visit is nothing serious
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    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    I have attempted to contact the barge trust twice with no reply. I don't think they monitor there email. Shame as I was looking to purchase the John Piper and the small booklet the offer.
    Bob

    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Thank you for the reply; at 72 I am not far behind. I have tried to contact the barge trust group with no success; is this who you refer to. If you could send a copy it would great; advise as to what I owe for postage.
    Address is
    Robert Wager
    37 Rodgers Drive
    Stirling Ontario
    Canada
    K0K3E0
    Thank you for the help
    Robert

    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    After some thought; why draw a barge (just reinventing the wheel); this has already been done; most likely better and I could. Now to my request does anyone have plans for a barge that they are willing to share?

    Thank you

    Robert

    ๐Ÿ“ Magazine Article Wanted
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Good Day
    I am looking for the Model Boats magazine article on building Ceclia Jane Barge. Believe it is in Dec 2002 issue. Should you have a copy; can you scan and send to Bikerbob@magma.ca. I have previous articles.
    Thank you for your attention
    Bikerbob

    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Nerys
    Getting close to cutting wood; but need to be enlighten as to how the fin passes thru the keel and secured. I envision something like a dagger board box. Is there any consensus on width; depth and thickness and shape of fin?
    Bikerbob

    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Think I will pass on traditional sail dressing; but very interesting history.

    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Thank you for all the information; much appreciated. Roycv has provided some food for thought I am considering (build a box and add a bow and stern). This would save some work. You mention traveling the coast to view some real barges; unfortunetly I live in Canada so air flight rules that out.
    Bikerbob

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    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Roycv
    Thank you for the reply
    I may have lead you astray using the term generic. I intend to make it scale in general conformation of all barges and not of a individual ship. Main reason to redraw is that the Ceclia Jane is built bread and butter and I wish to use plank on bulkhead which I have used before. Glad to hear that the weight is around 20 lbs as if verifies my calculation of 22 lbs; Ceclia drawing indicates 43 lbs which would have been a no go. I am sure I will have many questions in the future
    Bikerbob

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    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Thank you for your reply and offer of guidance; much appreciated


    I was able to locate a drawing of Champion Class and Giralda barge and Model Boat article on building Ceclia Jane for reference. To this end I have drawn a generic barge in AutoCad at 1:24 with the following dimensions LOA 42โ€œ beam 11โ€œ Draft 3โ€œ top of bulwark sheer to underside of keel 5โ€œ. 5" dimension comes from Ceclia Jane but appears excessive when compared with the other two. Does draft sound reasonable? Can you supply a ballpark weight for a barge this size? What sails are typically under RC control? Can you supply a winch sheeting diagram; also a deck layout showing sheet exit points.

    Robert Wager

    ๐Ÿ“ Thames Sailing Barges
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Good day all
    I have been scratch building electric model boats for a number of years but wish to try my hand at sail. Recently I have developed an interest in traditional sail (in particular Thames sailing barges). As I live in Canada barges are not very popular and as a non sailor I have numerous questions. I am thinking I would like to scratch build in wood. I am a retired draftsman so would draw my own plans. Can someone recommend popular building scales; typical dimensions and weight; source of free plans if available. Your thoughts are welcome.

    Thank you for your attention
    Robert

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Build a simple Railings jig for 1/96th Scale ships.
    9 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Good Day
    Could I also recieve a set of the plans
    Thank you
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    ๐Ÿ“ knitted fenders
    9 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ bikerbob ( Able Seaman)
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    Good Day Colin
    I am in the middle of constructing the Smit Rusland tug and looking to make fenders; could I obtain copies of the patterns you mentioned. Please PM me.



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