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gromarlie

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narrow boat - nearly there
« on: June 26, 2009, 02:16:56 pm »
I finally managed to get my narrowboat on the water today - still some details left (like windows and roof details) but she floats and runs well  :}
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SlimRick

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2009, 03:38:17 pm »
Nice!  What scale is it?  Kit or scratch?
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gromarlie

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2009, 05:37:29 pm »
1:20 scale, scratch built.
36" long 4"wide 3.5Kg running weight  385 motor on 7.2volt pack
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SlimRick

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2009, 09:08:14 pm »
Looks superb mate, love narrowboats and it looks like you've made a fantastic job.  Any build pics?
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gromarlie

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2009, 08:40:01 pm »
Found a couple on my eldest sons phone 8)

bare bow


2 views of bare stern



fibreglassing the basic hull


I'll try to find more next time I see him  :-))
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gromarlie

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2009, 08:46:02 pm »
You might notice that below the waterline she is not to scale   >>:-(
unfortunately, where it can't be seen  she is approx twice as deep as full size in order to accomodate a 35mm prop (and make it more stable). above the waterline the scale is reasonable %)
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andygh

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2009, 12:23:08 am »
I've been considering having a go at a narrowboat build for a while, your pictures are very inspiring  :-))
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gromarlie

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2009, 05:37:19 pm »
If I can be of any help just ask.
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alan colson

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2009, 07:00:31 pm »
This is a narrow boat that I sail, it was built in 1986 by a good friend, it was made from 3 floorboards and 2 offcuts of fence post shaped for the bow and stearn. It is built to 3/4" to the foot, it is 55" long and weighs 10.2 kg or 25lbs.
Alan



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andygh

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Re: narrow boat - nearly there
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2009, 07:24:08 pm »
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If I can be of any help just ask.

Cheers, will do
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