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π Thames Sailing Barge Veronica
3 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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Hi Nerys,
Does this model of Veronica have working leeboards or a removable false keel that could be adjusted fore and aft ? On my 12" : foot model the leeboards hinge/pivot on a round bar and I have to slide the hinge assembly forward to get her to balance when I set the jib as well as the stays'l. Lazy skippers leave it forward and trim by heaving the leeboards up a bit, causing less helm but DREADFUL leeway.
Best wishes and a beam reach!
Lemmerhengst
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π Other than boat building, what authors do you read?
3 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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Hmmmm MG J2 1932/4, 3000 built, bought RH 6292 for my wife's fortieth birthday, but disability stopped her driving it. After long storage I woke it up and it was last driven by my grandson 2017. He is currently bosun on Ranger J5 (USA) out of Florida, due to cruise N to Greenland later this year. His brother is also a bosun on Lionheart JH1 (Netherlands) based in the Med. They were due to race in the NZ J class Regatta but COVID cancelled the event.
Best Book with a J2 (actually a six cyl version) driven by Author?.....
.....Capt Eric 'Winkle' Brown RN. WW2 fighter pilot and test pilot retired 1970
I'm no longer active so my Lemmerhengst is for sale but I am keeping 60 years of pictures and memories of yachts, sailing smacks and barges. The J2 may yet get woken up again before it is left to a family member.
Happiness and good health to everyone on Model Boats
Lemmerhengst
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π So much for airyplanes...
4 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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Hi Martin,
Thanks for swift reply. She looks and sounds absolutely gorgeous, with an impeccable pedigree!
I just love to find links with things...
Vanity, built by Dan Hatcher 1885 cost Gn1800
Wonder, designed and built by Dan Hatcher at Itchen Ferry 1860 Cost Β£40
My father had Freedom (an itchen ferry yacht) for a short while just after WW2 and that was the time when he photographed Wonder, I was about 8 years old.
Vanity.... linked to the Americas Cup
Lionheart J /H1, is in Antigua, my grandson is the bosun, will be competing in Americas Cup NZ, Dec 2020, his brother is a crewmember on Ranger J5 also due for NZ cup series.
Is it possible to contact you direct, Skype, What's App or some such ( I believe the site has strict rules
and as on old newbie I don't want trouble)
Again thanks for swift reply, peaceful moorings...
Ian
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π So much for airyplanes...
4 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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Can you give details of the classic cutter that you are building please, is it like the lovely one on your site I/d picture ?
I'm just about to start a model of SU120 'Wonder', a 19ft Itchen Ferry fishing smack. The hull will be 38''loa (1/6 scale) As a child I remember my father pointing her out at Eling at the top of Southampton Water in the late 1940s
Fair winds to you Lemmerhengst
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π¬ Re: Torro RTR - LCM3
4 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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Looks a great model, how does she sail?
Does anyone know if there is a plan for the LCM 8 (US Marine Corps) ? I would like to build one about 30 inch, as per original, and one as per a conversion to a mussel fishing vessel.
Fair winds......Lemmerhengst
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π Sailing Barge plans help
5 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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Hello Joe,
Try AMBO (google)
They are the association of model barge owners and I believe they are based around Maldon, Essex. A great site that is currently under rebuild (like many 12'' to the foot barges!)
Good luck with your research.
Cheers Lemmerhengst
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π¬ firefly
6 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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In July 2015 the 26ft Firefly sailed from Ramsgate to Dunkirk with a fleet of some 50 other Members of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the evacuation.
These little ships have an admiralty warrant to fly the St Geoge's Cross at the stemhead, a unique honour! (google images have lots of pics of her)
Lovely model............Lemmerhengst
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π Help? What could this become?
7 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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Hello Grandpa,
The grp hull is almost certainly a 'Cheverton Crusader' class yacht designed by David Cheverton.
If you want to see many photos and a set of lines, go to the Cheverton website. (Google search)
I have sailed on one owned by a good friend, a lovely yacht that really sails well. if you decide not to proceed with the model, let me know as I think he should make a model of 'Pentoma' as a winter project!
All the bast, Lemmerhengst.
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π What is this Vessel ?
8 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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I believe she is a catermaran workboat for laying anchors to postion barges etc for construction works, possibly working on the new windfarms.
There is something like it on the net, look for 16m workboat on www one2three.com.au
Fair winds Lemmerhengst
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π¬ unsure
8 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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I think it is Bowman model, 1930's.
They made them with steam power, clockwork and also rubber power.
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π How do I fit a propellor shaft ?
9 years ago by
π¬π§ Lemmerhengst (
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On my 12'' to the foot Dutch barge the stern tube is filled with gear oil. There is a conventional inboard stuffing gland and a face seal between outer bearing and thrust face of the propeller.
So far so conventional, however instead of pumping top up oil with a large grease gun there is a pipe connecting the tube to a small oil reservoir placed above the shaft just at static water level.
This arrangement works really well, no seepage of oil or water when moored up and only a small trace of oil at the water surface when I have to use a touch of reverse to stop her.
This system would work well on a model boat using very thin oil. Oh yes, I restored a 1936 outboard motor and lost the prop because I forgot to replace the split pin on the retaining nut!
Fair winds and smooth seas to you all Captain Lemmerhengst
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