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A Mass of Springers
« on: January 15, 2009, 12:06:55 AM »
...Hi Guys...

Here is a wee picture of our latest project at Glasgow Richmond M.B.C nearing completion...

A new set of Hands-On Boats for the kids to play with...

Only another 2 to build when the good weather arrives & its a wee bit warmer to mould hulls...

...Best Regards...Norry...
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2009, 12:14:32 AM »
I really think that this is a great project.  :-))  :-))  :-))  :-)) Way to go.  :-))  :-))  :-)) I really like the bright colors that you have picked and how you have made all of them the same except for color.

Andre
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2009, 12:20:03 AM »

Thanks Andre...Not forgetting the cute Pink Girlie one...
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2009, 05:44:43 AM »
What a great and friendly way to get boys and girls interested in model boats.
Well done Glasgow Richmond M.B.C  :-))
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2009, 09:50:40 AM »
Two soccer teams and a reserve, great stuff Norrie.
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2009, 11:57:06 AM »
Excellent Norry!..

Introduce some youngsters to model boats... great idea!
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2009, 06:59:58 PM »
Quote from: norry on January 15, 2009, 12:20:03 AM

Thanks Andre...Not forgetting the cute Pink Girlie one...

I was going to mention the PINK one but then thought naw It wouldn't be manly  :embarrassed:. I also thought that the PINK was a good  great idea for the young lasses. :-))

Andre
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2009, 08:17:19 PM »
Well done Norry,purple is the in colour for girls as well
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2009, 10:18:38 PM »
              ...Hi Guys...

Thanks for the nice comments...I will pass them on to the guys at the club on Sunday...

The boats have their first outing at the Transport Museum in Glasgow on the weekend of 24th & 25th of January...
This is part of a Special Sails & Steam Show put on by the museum...The kids get to sail them round our portable pond...

I will post pictures of the event...

...All The Best...Norry...
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2009, 10:27:26 PM »
Hi Norry , whats the set up with the electrics etc as I imagine they won't be going at full speed , or will they..

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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2009, 12:05:24 PM »

Excellent idea, Norry. They do look great.

The springer is my favourite model for Lake visits. You can do almost anything to them and they survive. ideal for introducing newcomers to our hobby.  Well done

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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2009, 08:57:38 PM »
 :-))Nice job Norry, thoughts maybe for some other clubs  :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2009, 12:08:52 AM »
Our club had 4 boats we could let the youngsters, and their parents, have a play with on our regular sailing days, but they were destroyed in our vandal attack. On event days, we make a small charge for their use to help club funds. However, new ones are built, and awaiting installation of radios to be operational. I believe it's something all clubs could consider.

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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2009, 06:26:15 PM »
    ...Hi Guys...

I,ve just got back from The Transport Museum in Glasgow where we had our Springers in the Portable Pond for the Kids to have a go...

Here are a couple of Pictures of The Action...I hope You Like Them...

...Best Regards...Norry...
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« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2009, 07:24:41 PM »
Well done Norry, not only taking model boating out to the general non boating public, but hopefuly encourageing our future model boaters---------the youngsters.
Keep up the good work, I only hope I can do as well in the south, and of course they'll all be building springers  :-)) :-)) :-))
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« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2009, 08:21:47 PM »
Whit man , nae "knees & bump-sa-daisies "?   Bet there was some fun and chipped paint.  B&Q in the morning for some sponge rubber,  ae no ? Great effort , you`ve got a booking in September. O0
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« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2009, 09:10:22 PM »
...Hi Duncan...

Its down to the Chandlers for a roll of Hatch Sealing Tape...That makes for good fendering...No Chipped Paint that we could see but plenty of Happy Wee Ones...Some of Them were just going back to the end of the Queue for another go...Whats that abouta Booking in September...

...Steamboatphil...
Its not just me, The Whole Club was involved in some part of the project...

...The Long Build...
One of our guys supplied the Motors & Speed Controllers, They were going just a wee bit on the Fast Side but with more fendering they should handle it OK...I will try to get you a picture of the inside of one of the boats...

...All The Best...Norry...
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« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2009, 11:58:40 PM »
Garage door seals works well as fendering...

Also, its a lot of work, but lego tyres can also keep the paint from getting chipped...

By the way Norry, excellent work on the Springers and also getting the youngsters involved!.. A+
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2009, 10:32:16 PM »
         ...Hi Guys...

Our Wee Springers are now being worked on by our Make Up Department...

Identities being attatched...

...Best Regards...Norry...
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Re: A Mass of Springers
« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2009, 01:27:17 AM »
Quote from: norry on February 04, 2009, 10:32:16 PM

Our Wee Springers are now being worked on by our Make Up Department...


Awwwwwww.. them's cute Norry....  O0
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« Reply #20 on: February 05, 2009, 05:25:48 AM »
What can I say, Toes said it so well. Keep up the good work.

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« Reply #21 on: February 05, 2009, 10:30:04 AM »
Ye god's  :o what are you feeding them on , last time i saw them they were only sticks  {-) {-) {-) {-) .
Excellent work , mind what else can you do when its cold and dark outside on these long winter nights   :kiss: :kiss:  :-)) :-))  %)  {-) {-) making springers  :D .
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« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2009, 03:36:25 PM »
Which one is Martin  {-)
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« Reply #23 on: February 05, 2009, 04:12:03 PM »
They look super norry

i may build one myself for the summer  :-)) :-))
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