Pic 1: Houseboat on Lake Vembanad, Kerala, India (photo C. Stirling). Pic 2: Much of the fitting out work is done by hand (photo C. Stirling). Pic 3: Traditionally, poles were the only method of propulsion. They are still used for manoeuvring (photo C. Stirling). Pic 4: Stitching and caulking seen from inside the hull…
Pic 1: Port bow view from overhead. Pic 2: An overhead seagull view from above the stern.Pic 3: Le Renard at full speed. Pic 4: Close up on the mainmast top. Pic 5: Focus on the bowsprit with all the blocks required for amongst others, the top sail bowlines and braces. Pic 6: Focus on…
Pic 1: Martin Fowler shows the correct way to carry a Teifi Coracle. Pic 2: This attractive coracle model employs authentic construction methods and a number of laths and measures only 7ins x 4.5ins. Pic 3: An archive black and white photograph of coracles in use on the Towy at Carmarthen. A Welsh comedy series…
Pic 1: The tin tug well on the way to being restored. I became interested in model boats in the late 1950s after building what was then an almost compulsory KeilKraft Ezebuild balsa model. It was then I joined the Hull Model Boat Club as a junior and my horizons became much wider, as I…
In the beginning It being term time, I took our nine year old lad to the Imperial War Museum in London for a visit. In the shop, as small boys do, he spent all my money and among the items he (or was it me) purchased, was a small box containing some slot together, pre-cut…
Pic 1: The completely restored 6M yacht confirming the elegance and beauty of this old timer. The model yacht lakes at Walpole Park, Gosport are synonymous with International A Class Yachts. However, before the introduction of these in 1922, another class was alive and kicking. The 6 Metre Class is basically a scaled down version…
Pic 2: The Moorhen MBC portable pool in use by youngsters at a charity day. The Moorhen Model Boat Club is based at the Moorhen Marina, Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow, Essex. The club was established in 1979 and currently has 25 members. The Moorhen Marina is owned by British Waterways and the club leases an…
Compare Photos 1 and 2. In the second view, the French tuna fishing boat is displayed on an interesting stand. There is a strong contrast between the fine lines and colours of the boat, and the dark rigid framework of the slipway and mooring posts. My opinion is that this stand makes the model more…
Pic 1: The clubhouse and boathouse c1950. The club sailing facility originates from a mill pond coupled to Gods Port (later to be called Gosport) Creek in the reign of Charles II and is shown on maps from 1678. It was changed into a cockle pond in 1751 and there were few changes up to…
Pic 1: At your service! (Right to Left) Barry, Martin and Duncan. Pic 2: Kits Galore. Just some of Westbournes extensive stock. Pic 3: Business as usual. Martin deals with a customer over the counter while Barry gives advice over the phone. Pic 4: Need a propeller? No problem! Pic 5: Plenty of fittings too.…
