Hi guys and firstly, happy new year to you all. Well I suppose it was only a matter of time before I wandered into a boating forum, might well have done it thirty years ago when I was building the Billings Bluenose but that was pre - internet days. Any way, being a modeller/hobbyist/tinkerer it appears that I have always had a bit of wood or some other modern equivalent material, that I have been tranforming into the latest megadget cum thingyjobby and although I do fly fixed wing and helis mainly, probably because of the inclement weather, decided to start trawling 'the bay' looking for a 'bargain' boat, something for grandson & me to chuck in the local canal/fishing lake. Well to cut a long story short, there was I, pub car park, late dark night, giving money to a stranger for a box of wood & ply with a partly assembled hull under his arm. So you're all wondering what I bought........A Fairey Huntsman........31" all timber, now I did do a bit of reading before buying so was well aware of what to expect and what a lovely looking boat from my era. Already started gluing although there were no plans or instructions, an internet search didn't come up with much either but if I understand correctly, the designer of this iconic beauty posts on this forum
so I am hoping that there will be plenty of help and info when I need it. Will not be going ic, would love to but modern leccies + eco friendly enviro's govern the waves these days IMO. Will try and post some piccies later and will ask away before long
........G
