Derek 151
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Petty Officer 1st Class · 246 pts
Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Member since Mar 2012
Last online 2 years ago
Age 93
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National Service Royal Marines 1952-54.
North Yorks Police 1955-61.
Metropolitan Police 1961-85.
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Last posted 4 years ago
Re: Moonbeam with J class sailsAndy, Part of my message was omitted. It should read - You will see that the email addresses are slightly different. Not sure which one to use but I was successful with the first one and that is the one that I…♥ 1 like2,306 viewsRe: Moonbeam with J class sailsHi Andy, I no longer have any direct contact with Dave Metcalf as I now live about 100 miles from him. However, early last year I did contact him through - davemetcalfmodelboats@btinternet.com. Another mention…♥ 1 like2,310 viewsRe: Moonbeam with J class sailsHi Andy, I read the other build blog - took me about 2 days, but what a description of a superb build. I know Dave Metcalf quite well as, at one time, I used to belong to the same model club as him and some ye…♥ 1 like2,341 viewsNerys @ 90Belated happy 90th birthday Nerys. I am a little bit behind you as I don't achieve mine until September if I make it, as now beginning to feel the adverse effects of old age, but I can wish and hope. Derek.♥ 28 likes810 viewsRe: Moonbeam with J class sailsHi Andy, I have just been reading your build blog on the Model Boats website and found all of it very interesting. Just a suggestion - I wonder if it would now be a good idea to add some more of your latest th…2,386 viewsRe: Moonbeam with J class sailsHi Andy, Many thanks for your reply - they certainly look good. Derek.2,400 viewsRe: Moonbeam with J class sailsHi Andy, I am intrigued by your use of the J Class sails - I think that they look great and she obviously sails very well. Where did you get your 'J Class' sails from - were they from Nottingham J Class? Derek.♥ 1 like2,427 viewsYo Ho - Pirates of the Floridia (Springer #3)Don't know about your side of the pond but in the UK they are available on eBay. Derek.♥ 7 likes771 viewsTools, etc., For Sale.Many thanks, Colin. Give me a little while and I will come back to you with the postage cost. I will probably try Royal Mail and Hermes and try to decide which would be best. Derek.♥ 1 like682 viewsTools, etc., For Sale.Attached are photos of some items I want to dispose of. There is a Proxxon Multitool (cost now £137), a Proxxon hand held belt sander (cost now £160) & some sanding belts, a set of screwdrivers in a fitted cas…
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