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28 June 2020 at 17:33 #89520
jeffrey mundell 1
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i am trying to find out which magazine the model sailing boat LOUIS HELOISE was publshed.

i want to try and get back issues before i order the plans as the instructions were published over nov/dec 94 and jan/feb 95.
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28 June 2020 at 17:33 #9697
jeffrey mundell 1
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28 June 2020 at 17:50 #89521
Colin Bishop
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Jeffrey,

It was Marine Modelling International. One of the issues is available on Magazine Exchange. You might be able to track down the others on Ebay.

Colin
28 June 2020 at 17:59 #89522
Bob Abell 2
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Hello Jeff

Got some useful info for you

I made the Louis Heloise model in 94 and I can post you a few photos of the build

It was a very nice model, big, bulky and handsome

I fitted a motor drive and prop, which is a handy feature at times

Bob
29 June 2020 at 12:36 #89547
Bob Abell 2
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A pictures of my build

Hope these pix will whet your appetite?

Bob
29 June 2020 at 14:18 #89557
jeffrey mundell 1
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i have now got issues for Louis Heloise for issues Jan/Feb 95 and dec 94

i only need Nov 94 issue and does anybody have a copy ,a photo copy will be great and will re emburse for any cost envolved

best regards to all

thanks Jeff
9 August 2020 at 12:17 #90736
steven smith 6
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I am now at the paint stage of the Louis Heloise build. all primed with etch primer to hold onto epoxy resin. Now suggestions for paint, and where to get it…. regards Steve
5 September 2020 at 09:55 #91280
steven smith 6
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Just got around to painting my hull, Norfolk green Toplac, this has been a long build, it looks really good.

second coat tomorrow, then I can start the finishing off.

next the deck, clear varnish, then the mast and bits, going to paint them white.
5 September 2020 at 10:03 #91281
Bob Abell 2
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Steven

Will you post a few build photos, Steven?
7 September 2020 at 16:00 #91320
steven smith 6
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Yes Bob I'll get around to that shortly, saying that I've been building it for around 4 – 5 years now.

toplac paint is expensive, but a great paint to use, now the hull is painted I'll finish off the deck and deck house then photo time.
7 September 2020 at 19:09 #91321
steven smith 6
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7 September 2020 at 19:10 #91322
steven smith 6
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This is the state of play with my boat…. getting there
7 September 2020 at 20:56 #91323
Boiler Bri
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I love these classics.

Big and chunky. I bet you need a hand to launch them.

Bri
10 September 2020 at 18:29 #91347
steven smith 6
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Just finished the lead ballast. and fitted the steering servo. Now moving onto mast and bowsprit fittings…
11 September 2020 at 07:44 #91362
Bob Abell 2
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Steven

If you have all the magazines, you will read that Andre hints that the ballast as shown on the plan was insufficient

I made a bolt on keel, it looks rather ugly, but did the trick

Bob
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