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22 March 2013 at 18:00 #39844
Paul T
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Lesro Rapier by Ian Gardner

Looking through Ians albums I came across this cracking example of the Rapier.

I have never fancied building this model but Ians colour scheme is really attractive. I wonder what a 6ft version would look like.

Paul
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22 March 2013 at 18:00 #8563
Paul T
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22 March 2013 at 19:01 #39846
Dave Milbourn
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Bigger?
22 March 2013 at 19:22 #39847
Paul T
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Dave

Perhaps I should have said I wonder what a 6ft version would look like on the water going at full speed.

Paul
22 March 2013 at 19:47 #39848
ashley needham
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Bigger waves?
22 March 2013 at 20:06 #39849
Bob Abell 2
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Mr and Mrs Bigger had a son……..Who was the biggest?

Answer….The son, as he was a little bigger!

Bob
23 March 2013 at 07:46 #39857
Paul T
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Dear All

Ok I walked into all of the above by posting such a inviting statement and a big thanks to all of my friends who despite being hard of thinking were quick to take advantage of my fopa.

I am still keen to explore the possibilities of a larger version of the Rapier as I quite enjoyed making a 5ft model of another classic and despite the failings of the original design the model turned out very well.

Perhaps the Rapier is a candidate for the reserve summer build whilst waiting for the glue to dry on the main project.

Paul
23 March 2013 at 08:46 #39860
Dave Milbourn
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You're forgiven, Paul – apart from the crack about the "other classic". Speaking of which, how about some pictures of it?

Dave M
23 March 2013 at 19:22 #39874
Paul T
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Dave

Why take umbrage at the crack about the other classic? don't you like the Sea Commander.

Paul
11 August 2013 at 16:58 #42880
Ian Gardner
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A very belated thanks to you, Paul, for the kind comments about my Rapier. I doubt you'll have time for a six foot version now you're so busy with Ellie.

Ian
11 August 2013 at 18:43 #42883
Paul T
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Ian

I would like to say that I am busy with Ellie but its Bob thats doing all the hard work now, I'm currently occupied with designing a launching device for 4 to 6ft boats that can be used single handed.

Paul
23 May 2015 at 07:58 #57935
Ralph Pinch
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Hi Paul,

Just scanning thru the Forum at work before I start, did you ever complete your launching device for the larger model?.

If you did, could you give us a look see,

hope you don't mind: Ralph.
23 May 2015 at 12:04 #57941
Paul T
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Hi Ralph

I finished the design and purchased the materials but haven't got round to building it yet.

Paul
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