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Tim B.

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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #75 on: November 08, 2012, 12:47:04 am »

Thanks so Very much Niel for puttin up the pics !
 
As for the brass, there is a chemical called "patina it" sold here in the U.S. perhaps it is available there as well ...
 
I would put up an image of it but I CANT. >:-o
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #76 on: November 08, 2012, 02:48:15 pm »

Tim, amazing work, I'm very impressed and continue to dream my skills may come close one day!
 
 
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #77 on: November 08, 2012, 03:54:58 pm »

Hi Tim......WOW!!!!!......Rod
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #78 on: November 19, 2012, 06:17:48 pm »

Thanks again Friends for all the encouraging words !
This one is almost wrapped up, a few more details and some weathering.

Got some nice barrels form Mack's Moulding's in the UK, well done, hollow so not adding weight up top.

Made a crane-of-sorts out of some old stuff.

Made a tool cradle behind the crane, got a big sledge, spanner and monkey wrench.

Opposite side is a 30 gal. oil can and some hand pump stuff.

Mast is about done, it Does fold down as a one real must to go under the many low bridges on estuaries and small rivers.

Got some hand rails made for swinging in and out of the cabin area easily.

Still mulling over weather or not some kind of samson post should be put in aft....
My good Chum Neil will hopefully be posting some pics within the next few days, I am Still unable to attach images here !
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #79 on: November 19, 2012, 08:16:49 pm »

Hi Tim
 
I really like this boat - I like the way everything looks a bit muted and a bit aged, nothing garish at all. Spot on  :-))
 
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #80 on: November 19, 2012, 09:06:13 pm »

Here's some more of tim's boat......it really is looking absolutely superb. would live to see it in the flesh.
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #81 on: November 19, 2012, 09:12:29 pm »

And a few more.....outstanding paint detailing that I can only dream about.
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #82 on: November 19, 2012, 09:16:31 pm »

And the final few......
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Tim B.

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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #83 on: November 19, 2012, 09:35:15 pm »

Thanks So much for your help Neil !
 
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #84 on: November 19, 2012, 10:50:34 pm »

no problems matey..........just been looking for a holiday home to let in Hampshire/New forrest for next easter so a bit behind times tonight, lol.
neil.
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #85 on: November 19, 2012, 10:58:12 pm »

superb i really like the weathered wood  :-))
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #86 on: November 20, 2012, 12:22:35 am »

Absolutely stunning Tim, a real credit to you - love it.
                  Regards, Tony.
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #87 on: November 20, 2012, 05:21:39 am »

Well I have said it before ....but will say it again......"Superb build [& photographs] here Tim B......  ...most life like" ...... :-))
Just 2 questions........ %)
If you need to lift the metal drums overboard onto a wharf.....wouldn't the height of the lifting pole & arm have to be higher? .....so easy to extend the vertical tube with some K&S telescopic brass tubing

Congratulation again......... Derek
 
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #88 on: November 20, 2012, 07:25:46 am »

This gets my vote for Mayhem build of the year.....Superb. :-)) :-))
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #89 on: November 20, 2012, 01:00:31 pm »


 
Ok, you can stop now, I've got the message, I've a 'blinking!' long way to go on the skills road.
 
Very impressive model, lovely!
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #90 on: November 20, 2012, 04:40:26 pm »




Tim,


Lookin' great  :-))  Great photography too  :-) .


Mark (THE GOON on rcg)
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #91 on: November 20, 2012, 09:02:11 pm »

The Goon !
And Footski !
What small world it be ...
Thanks all very much, I have been wanting to build this one for Years, now almost done.
Went fo a swim today, got ballast set and she's trimmed, no leaks.
derekwarner_decoy, you are quite observant, the "crane" only lifts the Ale drums high enogh to get 'em on the storage lockers, from thier the lucky crew who got the refills has to yard 'em up by themselves !
 
Cheers all.
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #92 on: December 29, 2012, 10:15:03 pm »

verry nice.

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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #93 on: January 13, 2013, 02:38:52 am »

I found ya Tim! this looks amazing and may change my mind about weathering boats.
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #94 on: January 13, 2013, 02:48:14 am »

Ive been found out !
What a Small world it is Mate !
Post your Carol Moran here, I assure you the good people who dwell here will enjoy a Yank Tug Build !
 
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #95 on: February 01, 2013, 11:57:37 am »

Some piece of work Tim!
Glad to see my model plan in the solid!
Jim Pottinger
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Tim B.

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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #96 on: February 01, 2013, 02:21:47 pm »

Thank You Sir !
Coming form you that's quite a compliment, I do appreciate it.
Did our best to honour the design, she is truly one of a kind, this model !
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #97 on: February 01, 2013, 02:41:19 pm »

I have a fine video from utube of the boat on the pond....
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7uLQBrU8Fg
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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #98 on: February 02, 2013, 04:38:10 pm »

museum or movie quality Tim your a true inspiration.
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Tim B.

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Re: Thames Workboat
« Reply #99 on: February 11, 2013, 02:30:16 pm »

Thanks Haze, but your Carol Moran Tug takes the cake ...
I'll have to find a way to catch up !
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