Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Z750Jay on April 30, 2014, 03:33:46 pm
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So whats everyone doing this probably rain free bankholiday weekend?
I have managed to keep my SWMBO comitments down to Monday afternoon so Sunday looks like sailing day.
If I can get the Springer's play thing built (its a crane barge) and the weather is kind - new forced draught venting to keep the motor cool will let he rain in.
If the bits arrive to replace the mast in my Dragonforce 65 I might even get let out to play on Sat as well :}
If the weather turns to the usual soggy mess then it will be building the crane part of the barge - if the bits arrive in time.
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Hi
Why can't you write in full. What is SWMBO?
Old timer
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Very tempted to ride the bike up there on Sunday while wifey is watching the F1 and Moto GP on TV. That way She Who Must Be Obeyed will be kept happy
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Wifey will have a long wait for the Spanish Grand Prix.
It is the following weekend {-)
Ned
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Very tempted to ride the bike up there on Sunday while wifey is watching the F1 and Moto GP on TV. That way She Who Must Be Obeyed will be kept happy
...pop round the Sedgemoor stand and say hello.
Robert
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weather permitting I shall be putting up a new workshop.
Dad has retired today so we bought him a workshop.... was actually my mums idea to keep out from under her feet lol
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Hi
Why can't you write in full. What is SWMBO?
Old timer
She who must be obeyed.
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hopfully sailing my dragon force on saturday , was hoping to go to the bath and west but its now leicester on sunday morning , & west wycombe sunday afternoon back to the depot for monday morning to offload then back to leicester again on monday
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Or for Essex.
Shed Works Must be Organised %% %
Ned.
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;) Looks like SWMBO has organised my weekend,but you never know might be able to creep out for a sail,that is weather permitting,Ray. ;)
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attending the Abbey Hill Steam Rally in Yeovil.A first for me.Already very happy,nice people running the model tent are very friendly and helpful.Site has made up roads,so no mud.Looks like its going to be huge! I have my model Lifeboats on display,and as usual will hopefully raising some donations for the RNLI.
Sadly cant add a photo as I forgot to bring my adapter with me !
Mick F
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Despite all the unexpected people popping in and things SWMBO thought up to do at the last minute, I managed to get my Dragonforce built and onto the water.
Had the whole lake to my self for an hour and a half before the dreaded pedlows started to fill the lake which at least made sailing exciting but called it a day after too many close calls
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got my old Triumph out today a first for this year and going for a nice country ride around Epping Forest then for a cuppa at the Ace Cafe.
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Cool.
I also got the bonus of going to the lake on the Yamaha and back via 30 miles of twisty Hampshire roads - only a slow ride as the boat was on the back but it was nice to be out before the usual Sunday road racers were out
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wow, how do you a boat on the back of a bike
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Got a case for the boat, it's about four and a bit feet long and sits across the rear seat against the top box. Helps that the bike is an adventure tourer so is a tadge huge anyway. Just have to remember that I can not filter like I normally do!
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Went to see and photograph the bellie (sp) dancers at Ashton park, West Kirby, before the rain arrives. %%
LB
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Can't see the photies %) %)
Ned
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:-)) Managed to get some sailing in yesterday morning nice day but a bit cold,some really nice boats on display,I have noticed that a lot of boats are well built but my god the wiring so untidy, in fact some are a complete mess and these modellers wonder why they have problems,the excuse is "I do electric's",it does not take much time just to tidy it up and can save time at the lake,sorry just the rantings of an old retired electrician,have a nice day everybody,Ray. :-))
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Great sail at the pond yesterday, nice weather, lots of boats and friends to chat with. Problem is I'm paying for it today, SWMBO has me gardening and if there is anything I like less than gardening I can't think what it is...........
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Managed an hour with my Marblehead then an hour with
the Dragon force. %%
Did my first rescue the is year with my Springer.
Nice new motorised barge lost its propeller.
No locking nut.
Then a runaway tug a bit too powerful to push
but a few nudges pointed to the side.
The owner had a Tx T5 with the top missing giving him
about 10 ft range!
He actually works tugs out of Felixtowe {-)
Ned
Nowt so queer as fowk {-) {-)
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Can't see the photies %) %)
Ned
For your delight and delectation.... Introducing the Belles of Ashton Park.......
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Lovely bodies Ladies :-))
Ned
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attending the Abbey Hill Steam Rally in Yeovil.A first for me.Already very happy,nice people running the model tent are very friendly and helpful.Site has made up roads,so no mud.Looks like its going to be huge! I have my model Lifeboats on display,and as usual will hopefully raising some donations for the RNLI.
Sadly cant add a photo as I forgot to bring my adapter with me !
Mick F
Mick,
Went to Abbey Hill on Saturday without seeing your post. My mate was showing his model steam engine and had spoken to you. We went to see you but you were engrossed with someone. We were really impressed by your boats and display; fantastic. I especially liked the (St Ives if memory serves) pulling boat.
Hope you enjoyed Yeovil.
Phil
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Phil,
sorry I missed you,but glad you were suitably impressed by my display.All my models are based on Cornish Lifeboats,and indeed the pulling boat "Moses" was a St.Ives boat, as was the Liverpool, and the Mersey.
It was a fantastic show,with some really nice people,exhibitors and vistors alike.
We managed to raise £187 for the RNLI over the 4 days of the show. I certainly hope we will be asked to attend again next year.
Thought you might like to see a photo of my display
Mick F
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Great display Mick, and well done with the fund raising. When and where is your next one?
Graham
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Thanks Graham,
next one is Launceston Rally next Bank Holiday a great 3 day show.
Mick F
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Mick
Took a look on the event website, it looks to be a great ralley. Unfortunately a bit far down the A30 for me, especially with it being a Bank Holiday weekend. Any up this neck of the woods this year?
Graham
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Hi Graham,
nearest I do to you is the Brighton show in February.Other than that most are in Cornwall and Devon (Torbay Rally),and Blackpool in October. If you look in this months Model Boats Magazine, there is an article in there with me and Wilfie Burrows two Cunarders which I now own.
Mick F
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sounds like youve all had a great time sailing , ive managed to spend time between leicester city football ground , west wycombe house and arundel over the last two days , but spotted some great classic cars and a few motorbikes plus two peterbuilt trucks along the way ! sorry no photos got taken as ive been driving ! jon