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Hello from Lincolnshire
« on: January 24, 2013, 12:26:50 am »
Hi to all,
I am pretty new to all this but I always wanted to give it a go, so here I am, have some plans for a trawler (I think) "M.F.V. EILEEN" Designed by S.Jewitt from Model Makers Plans Service, I have had these plans for years and did once start on it, the plans are, I think, full size at about 3ft long, hope this all makes sense.
Do you think I am being a little ambitous, I am reasonable at working in wood, albeit making poultry houses and hanging doors etc, I have done many things in my life so far, some of which are, brewing real ale from grain and restoring classic cars.
Well that's enough rambling on, I look forward to getting started
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2013, 07:39:38 am »
welcome to mayhem   the site where help is always at hand =charlie
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2013, 08:01:15 am »
Thanks for the welcome charlie,
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2013, 10:42:05 am »
Morning Troutrunner,
                        My advice is 'give it a go' but with one preface; join a club or at least go and have a chat face to face. The forum is brilliant but is no substitute for talking and doing in reality. I am a member of 'Hartsholme electric MBC' we sail at Hartsholme, Lincoln every Sunday 10 am. Why not come over and have a chat. There is of course Grantham MBC and others that may be nearer. Whatever you decide. We all wish you well.
Regards
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2013, 11:19:01 am »
Yes, Welcome to the Mayhem!
( Lunch in the mess hall, 12:30, bring your own weapons! )

If it's fairly ambitious build, start it but also start a fairly simple /quick wooden kit that will help you orientate yourself with tools, equipment & processes.... and will get you on the water fairly quickly. Perhaps something like one of the Vintage Boat Company kits - http://www.vintagemodelboats.com/
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2013, 11:27:35 am »
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2013, 11:48:33 am »
Welcome to the madhouse,you dont have to be mad but it helps,also there is some form of club in grantham BUT no water.Waiting for council to repair the damage done to the pool(by a contractor).welcome aboard

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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2013, 12:49:19 pm »
Hi Troutrunner,
    Welcome to Mayhem (aptly named as no doubt you will soon discover).
I was up your neck of the woods yesterday in Lincoln Cathedral for my son's graduation. Beautiful building inside and out - unfortunately the only    warm place inside was the toilet! Mind you the A46 is better now than the last time I was there.
All the best,
Dave.
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2013, 02:04:33 pm »
Thanks for the advice and welcoming aboard any problems and I will asl but please treat me gently
Quote from: baloo on January 24, 2013, 11:48:33 am
Welcome to the madhouse,you dont have to be mad but it helps,also there is some form of club in grantham BUT no water.Waiting for council to repair the damage done to the pool(by a contractor).welcome aboard
Hi Ballo,
Where in grantham was/is the defunct pool, Wyndham Park ? and are you part of a club and do any of you meet for a beer and a chat
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2013, 03:34:50 pm »
Well now I thought I was the only one in Linconshire but it seems there are others.........welcome to Mayhem
P.M. me and I will let you have my land-line no
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2013, 03:46:36 pm »
There are quite a few of us lurking in the nether regions of old Lincolnshire
Mad Mike, Howard and myself to name but three.

Ned

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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2013, 06:08:07 pm »
Thank you Ned, yes there is a few of us but some are lucky in not hav,ing to live in Scunthorpe but then some have to.
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2013, 06:11:44 pm »
oo can i join the lincolnshire boat club.  :-))
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2013, 06:13:01 pm »
Why ?
 
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2013, 06:15:14 pm »
because i'm in lincs too........... %)
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2013, 07:09:07 pm »
Hi troutrunner,it is still in wyndham park,but i belong to kinglear model boat club(wanlip-leicester).most members have joined other clubs(aprox 30mile radius)because nothing is being done,and they want to go and sail there models.i am away most of the week driving,but i do believe that most clubs in lincolnshire meet up and go for drinks.what it needs is someone to wright a letter to the journal asking whats happenning,i have wrote a letter but it was not printed,all i asked was "WHATS HAPPENNING TO THE POOL/MODEL BOAT CLUB"so it would be nice to see if someone else was to write a letter and hopefully get a reply.The person in the council who is involved with the pool is steve frisby.
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2013, 07:57:49 pm »
If you need help or advice you can always call and see me and Lewis up at Alma Park...Baloo often calls in to chat and there's a brew available occasionally when Lewis gets the kettle on


We shall have to get our heads together to see if we can approach SKDC to sort the pool out, I have a few boats that need their bottoms getting wet.
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2013, 11:12:27 pm »
Well ! thanks for all the replies, I'm over whelmed with the offers and yes the Journal needs a letter and the council a boot up the proverbial...............Bit late now........I'll read back and put some answers up with a bit of sensible thought attached
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2014, 02:58:31 pm »
OK it's taken me nearly a year, but have finally taken the plunge, so to speak  :-))

I have bought a kit from http://www.ip-engineering.co.uk/acatalog/Boat_Kits.html
Fast Patrol Launch


Help will I am sure be needed :-)

First question, what other materials and bits will I need ? I have some kit of tools, but all suggestion please  :-))
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2014, 03:03:09 pm »
OOPS! put up the wrong attachment.......

Meant to be this one.......
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Re: Hello from Lincolnshire
« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2014, 08:08:24 pm »
Quote from: troutrunner on January 19, 2014, 02:58:31 pm

I have bought a kit from http://www.ip-engineering.co.uk/acatalog/Boat_Kits.html
Fast Patrol Launch


.....the owner of which company is a member of Boston Model Boat Club.
BMBC is limited 40 adult members plus (unlimited) juniors.
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