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24 February 2016 at 17:41 #4298
Bob Wilson
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24 February 2016 at 17:41 #63642
Bob Wilson
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This model was brought in to the North West Model Shipwrights Society last Saturday by the chairman. The amazing thing about it, is the fact that it was built in two or three months from scrap material found in various skips. The hull is POB, plated with old Ikea blinds (the wood slats). It is fitted with radio control, but he does not intend to sail it. Having finished it, he declares no further interest in it, as the pleaure was in the building!

A very fine "battleboat," although I prefer the term "battleship"

Bob
24 February 2016 at 18:37 #63645
Phil H1
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Bob,

Thanks for this post. It sort of gives me the kick that I need to complete my unfinished, 1 star, beginners boat design (Tiddler tug) that has now taken almost 15 months to build. And I've even bought a few of the fittings!!

Philh
25 February 2016 at 11:34 #63654
ashley needham
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Bob. Amazing, truly amazing.

Phil. You are not alone in dragging on a build! I always find that the big bits (Hull, running gear. superstructure) whizz along and then you either stall on something fiddly or the grind of all the little things gets to you and the work slows….

I try to make it a point not to sail anything before its finished (apart form the usual bath test) as, as soon as its in the water..in my minds eye it is done, and I start something else!!|

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