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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Daleb on March 20, 2017, 11:29:58 pm

Title: Caldercraft "Milford Star" build
Post by: Daleb on March 20, 2017, 11:29:58 pm

Hi all,


I started this build on here approx 7/8 years ago but due to various reasons ie. health/house moves etc. It has been packed away in storage for most of that time. Well not any longer I'm pleased to say she's back home and I'm on it in between another project or two :-)  It's so good to be back building again. If there's any interest I'll do a log but here's a few pics for now...


(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n528/drbick/IMG_2279%20%201_zps3d404asm.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/drbick/media/IMG_2279%20%201_zps3d404asm.jpg.html)


(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n528/drbick/IMG_2286_zpstfekmwwv.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/drbick/media/IMG_2286_zpstfekmwwv.jpg.html)


(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n528/drbick/IMG_2408_zpsktze8nlj.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/drbick/media/IMG_2408_zpsktze8nlj.jpg.html)


(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n528/drbick/IMG_2410_zpsqf77nbim.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/drbick/media/IMG_2410_zpsqf77nbim.jpg.html)


Final one from last week, unpacked from at least five years storage, I have now completed the opening of three washports on either side and am currently re-finishing the paint work and building more of the deck fittings etc.


(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n528/drbick/IMG_2836_zpsgjfwvhvu.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/drbick/media/IMG_2836_zpsgjfwvhvu.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Caldercraft "Milford Star" build
Post by: Capt Podge on March 20, 2017, 11:49:35 pm

Well, I'm certainly interested Daleb - I got a Milford Star bought for me as a birthday present (12 years ago) and it's still in it's box. {:-{ - I'll be making a start on it sometime in the Autumn with a bit of luck. Like yourself, other things have gotten in the way.
I'll be tagging along with your build in the meantime, maybe pick up a few tips along the way.

Your efforts so far look really good. :-)

Regards,

Ray.

Title: Re: Caldercraft "Milford Star" build
Post by: BFSMP on March 21, 2017, 12:35:49 am

that looks lovely, Daleb and I have always preferred this version to the Sir Kay. always lots of scope for personal detailing.


I would also love to see a build thread of her.


Jim.

Title: Re: Caldercraft "Milford Star" build
Post by: number-1 on March 25, 2017, 07:37:09 pm

I'm interested in seeing your build, one of the first boats I ever built, looks great so far :-))

Title: Re: Caldercraft "Milford Star" build
Post by: CharlesH on May 24, 2017, 01:51:24 pm

Hi – I am currently building this kit, I would certainly like to see a build log as it would probably help me out too!  {-)
It's a great subject and so far has been very enjoyable.

Title: Re: Caldercraft "Milford Star" build
Post by: morley bill 1 on May 24, 2017, 04:16:59 pm

Hi Daleb looking very good I will follow your build with interest regards Bill..