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Veronica
In the process of making the London Sailing barge Veronica.
KenThompson
4 years ago
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(Yacht) Wee Nip
As before, different to sail a single sail as compared to a Bermuda rig . Still, it's fun and easy to sail.
Cheers. Ken, thanks for the tip to send a picture as well.
I know know how to do it, thanks To Doug. (ESC: Scratch build) (8/10)
KenThompson
6 years ago
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(Yacht) Wee nip.
Made from plans, single sail, totally different to sail than normal Bermuda sail rig, but sails well. (8/10)
KenThompson
6 years ago
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(Yacht) Dragon force, micro magic, one metre,
Sails well. They all sail well, depending on the wind (Motor: Wind.) (8/10)
KenThompson
8 years ago
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Wife retirements.
Since my wife has retired from work, a few weeks ago, I havenβt touched my Veronica barge, only a touch here and a little bit there, I feel a bit guilty going into the garage to work on her, ( the barge Veronica) hehe. She has told me to get on with it, so , you may see some more progress from now on.
Hope to get cracking on the sails.
Ken.
KenThompson
3 years ago
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Veronica
Latest developments, sub deck fitted , cardboard templates made for the actual deck , to be made in one piece, from 1/16 birch ply, scribed with deck planks
before fitting on to sub deck then painted .
What is the width of the deck planks please?
KenThompson
4 years ago
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Sails
Hi Nerys, thank you for the sails templates for your 30β Thames barge.
I will copy them and return them when you get back to Wales.
Ken
KenThompson
4 years ago
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Barge find
Hi all, Ive just discovered a MFH London barge kit in the garage. Problem is, that there are no plans with it, Iβve searched the Internet for details, but to no avail. Any one on here got any idea of how to go about finding a set. At the moment I seam to be getting all London barge crazy.
Any help will be a bonus .
Also I have acquired a Celia jane London barge, 42β fibre glass hull sailing condition but needs a referb, again, no plans
Many thanks for any advice on either barge. thanks.
Ken
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4 years ago
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Veronica
Ok then... here is a clue to what Iβm making!
KenThompson
4 years ago
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Veronica
Any idea of what Iβm up to on my Veronica?
No prizes for guessing correct, just for fun.
Hehe
Who will be the first to answer correct.
Ken.
KenThompson
4 years ago
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Veronica build. London sailing barge
Veronica , planking completed, but now is the time for filler (plenty needed).
When is the best time to fill the gaps? Onto the bare wood, or after applying the resin coat.? Cheers in advance,, Ken
KenThompson
4 years ago
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π Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club
6 days ago by
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Open day event several clubs have been invited. Knap lake is only about waist deep, concrete all the way round.
Open from 10am until 4:30.
Car Park about 200 mtrs away, toilets and cafe about 200 mtr away. All welcome. If your in the area, drop in and have a look, we donβt bite,,, lol.
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π What is this called?
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Taffrail is the correct name for the railing or fence above the deck area.
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π The late lovely Nerys (fleet Admiral)Update on Funeral arrangements
2 months ago by
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Thank you Alice for the details of Nerys funeral and the Invite to attend . I will pass them on to other club members.
I know a couple has already said they would like to attend.
Regarding the eulogy at the lake side is a lovely idea. And has been put to our club where, Iβm sure will be well attended.
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π Very sad news about Nerys plus update on her final boat project
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Alice, Iβm so sorry to hear this news. you have lost a very good friend and partner.
Nerys was loved by every one who met her, full of help and understanding, my condolences to you and the family.
Ken.
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π Friends
6 months ago by
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Thank you Rick, it is a very nice family, probably never meet most of you, but itβs nice to know some one is always there to lend a hand in some way or another.best wishes to all who use these pages to keep in touch, for one reason or another, God bless, and have a great Christmas and new year.
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π¬ Re: Final tests
6 months ago by
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She looks very nice,,, a nice wide beam, she will take a fair wind.
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π Membership
6 months ago by
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Cheers Colin, yep they do have a magnetic attraction, not much Nerys doesnβt know about boats, and Alice fills you in on almost any topic you mention. Lovely couple..and no dought youβve tried their sausage rolls, lovely jubbly.
Cheers for now
Ken
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π Membership
6 months ago by
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Hi all, must admit, Iβm a returning member, and this is due to Nerys!! After seeing her sailing her latest creation on the Knap Lake, thank you Nerys.
Yes I also agree, nice to see so many members on here, all ways good for help and information.
Happy Christmas to all, and hope you all get what you want from Mr Santa...
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π A Trip to Windermere Boat Museum
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Brilliant set of photos, thanks for sharing..
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π lippo wind up
6 months ago by
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Thank you for the information Rowen, always been a weary of them, the more stories like yours, are valuable information, friend nearly lost his caravan charging batteries, lucky he was in it have food when they caught fire, he was able to chuck them through an open window to safety.
Many thanks Rowen.
Ken
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π¬ Re: Halstow
7 months ago by
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Having seen Halstow on the Knap lake, in Barry South Wales, she sails well. Donβt know if you are aware, but the timber stack is a cleverly worked box, over the top of the deck, which she can sail as a covered tarpaulin hatch barge, so Nerys can sail her with or without the wood stack. Very clever,,, well done Nerys.
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π¬ Re: First sail
7 months ago by
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Sails look good to me... well done..
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π¬ Re: Motor Barge "Nellie" - visits Buxton
9 months ago by
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Looking good Nerys...sails well.
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π At long last
1 year ago by
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She looks very nice Nerys, rigging looks awesome
Love to see her under sail someday.
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π Brynbach
2 years ago by
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Hi can anyone give me the contact for Bryan Bach Model Boat Club please
Many thanks
Ken
Chairperson
Vgmbc.
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π¬ Re: Jules Verne
2 years ago by
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Looks very good, heat shrink??
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π Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club
2 years ago by
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Hi , just to put our club
βVale Of Glamorgan Model Boat Clubβ on the map.
And give you an open invitation to come and visit us.
We sail on the Knap lake in Barry, Glamorgan, South Wales. CF62 6YU.
Our club sailing days are Saturday, and Tuesday, but are allowed to sail any day of the week Except Sunday morning between 10am, and 1pm.
The lake has a Concrete edge, and is accessible all
the way around, and is only about three feet deep.
Plenty of park benches to use, and parking is on the waters edge.
Toilets and cafes only a small walk away.
If you fancy a trip to see for yourself, let me know and I will be only to glad to greet you.
Contact myself if you are interested in joining us, and I will pass on your information to our club membership Secretary, membership at the moment is Β£10:00 that includes your insurance, which is a compulsory request from the council.
We sail all types of boats, but not allowed internal combustion or steam power.
If you are passing, come and have a chat, and a sail.
Let this invite give you assurance of a warm welcome.
Cheers for now
Ken
Chairperson, VGMBC .
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π Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club
2 years ago by
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Hi all, just to say welcome back to the Knap lake in Barry South Wales
Been a long wait, but now weβre back.
Thanks to all members for Your patience, itβs paid off.
See you on the water
.ken
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π South Wales MYC
2 years ago by
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It is with a sad heart, that I have to say, SWMYC no longer exists. Closed last year due to increasing cost from our council to use the lake.
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π Promotion
3 years ago by
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Well done, keep on writing , and congratulations.
Ken.
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π Promotion
3 years ago by
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Well done and congratulations,,,
Keep up your good work.
Ken
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π Promotion
3 years ago by
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And from me,,, congratulations to you all, well done.
Ken
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π Veronica
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That was the idea in the first place. If I was to go to the AMBO meetings.
But there again, haha, mine would be at the rear of the pack... lol.
Cheers Nerys
Ken,
Stay safe both...
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π Veronica
3 years ago by
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Yes Nerys, grey is my intended colour, with panel seams in a darker grey.
Cheers ,
Ken
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π Deans Marine LST 388
3 years ago by
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Glad to hear you have your new kit Nerys, good luck with the build,donβt forget the pictures...
Cheers for now.
Ken
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π¬ Re: Russian Corvette
3 years ago by
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Brilliant, especially as she is scratch build.
Ken
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π Promotion
3 years ago by
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Hi to all new promotions, well done and congratulations, keep up with your efforts.
Nice to read all your inputs.
Cheers
Ken
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π Veronica
3 years ago by
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Hi Nerys, all my on Veronica sails are a grey colour..
I did not wash and stretch them before cut out.might wash or rinse them before sewing them .
Cheers for now
Ken
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π The dreaded lergy
3 years ago by
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Donβt give up your day job Doug, hehe.
Ken.
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π Piscataqua River Gundalow
3 years ago by
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Hi Tomas, congratulations on your published work.
We are all in the same boat,,, must keep the wife happy,, Do the garden , in my case make space and put cupboards up in what is now βour garageβ,
happy wife, happy life.
This virus has hit us all, some more than others , as regards sailing.
Still light at the end of the tunnel, ?
Cheers for now Thomas,
Stay safe
Ken
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