Spanish Fishing Boat Designed by JP

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Ray, yes I am, and possibly two, a smaller one for my friends wife down at Broadstairs, she fell in love with my Verinica when she saw it.

I now have the drawings for Cambria and I will start on that soon after Christmas. Now that I have got my head around the sails and rigging I would like to make it as close to scale as I can, or as close as a working model can be.

When I have sailed Veronica a few times and maybe met up with other AMBO members I will have a better idea of what I can do.

I have just had the first Bits & Bobs from Richard and the first meeting at Bluewater clashes with boiler testing day for our steam group so I will not be able to be there, but I should be able to get to at least a couple of meetings during the year.

Regards.

Eddie

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi All,

I've been adding odd fittings & handrails could be long term, but must fit a motor & radio soon 😀 as our lake re-opens in March.

Regards Ray

[Tim RoweParticipant @timrowe83142]

Ray

You need some nets too if there are any decent fish in the lake!

Tim R

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Tim,

Was thinking about the net type of mesh oranges are sold in might look ok , fish are in the lake and they are big !!

Regards Ray

Edited By Ray Wood 2 on 26/01/2019 12:47:40

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Also look at the green mesh bags that fat balls for bird feeders come in. May be a smaller mesh, I'm not sure.

Colin

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Thanks Colin,

We on a retail mission in Maidstone this afternoon will have a look in Wilcko's for some as you suggest 😁

Regards Ray

[Chris FellowsParticipant @chrisfellows72943]

It's not just for display then Ray.

Chris

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Chris,

Yes primarily to sit on the unit in the lounge, and remind us of our holidays in June, but must be seaworthy and equipped, it shares the unit with a Spitfire, Hurricane & Vulcan. I seem to be getting away with them on show !!

How are your boats progressing ? Good modelling weather 😃

Regards Ray

[Chris FellowsParticipant @chrisfellows72943]

Hi Ray – been doing a bit more as can be seen in the Swordsman build. Shall certainly be doing some tomorrow looking at the weather forecast.

I've got one of Dave's Huntresses on display in the lounge. It was only supposed to be temporary as don't have room upstairs but it gets admired by visitors so it looks like its place is assured!

Chris

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi All,

The indoor test tank used over the weekend, with 2 sub C 6 cell battery packs in the bilges, it took another 2 1/2 lbs of lead to get her down on her marks.

Needs a crew & some nets etc

Regards Ray

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Ray, a lovely boat, a real credit to you.

Regards.

Eddie.

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