Morning Ray,
The subjects of my life building model Broads Craft, and the real things for a while upon retiring from the military.
When I set up Broadland Classics venture trials, I gained a vast amount of lines plans, and GAs, of the GRP craft on the Broads, however set my heart eventually on the Woods classics of the Golden 30s Era, hence the kits of Cruisers I produced were of Queen, and Ring of Light Class, and whilst massively popular, sadly I incorporated too much detail in the kits, making it hard for me to knock them out on demand, so ended the trial following 18 months.
However, like us all in retirement, one never gives up eh, and thought it would be lovely to bring out the Classic Ring of Light out into MB Mag as a featured article for those that wish. This being a little over 90 yrs since Herbert Woods launched the last of his famous Light Fleet, I thought it a wonderful tribute.
I am currently underway with the prototype build in plank on frame, and should be breaking her free of the moulds in the next couple of weeks, then onto her cabins, and fitting out etc.
Whilst there is a drawing available by Bernard Reeve, which he drew up with Woods permission in 1950, there are a number of design errors on the drawings that I have had to put right, namely her Hogg/Keel, the Sheer and her church slider windows for the main cabin.
I need the build to be uncomplicated, though the finished model looking perfect to scale as the real thing. The model will measure in at 28" L.O.A.
Those alterations will be printable with the article. Furthermore, I am going to make available at minimum cost, a full set of fittings and decal packs for those that wish to complete their model.
Here's hoping the article will hit the streets in a few months time.
I shall keep you informed of progress.
Kind regards to you All,
Paul