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[RAAArtyGunner]

Ah Brian, but mention to her that it will take twice as long to build, due to the intricacy of the reduced size nor will it be as cute.

Maintaining the current size enables you to be "away" from her for less time. 

Good luck

Looking good at current scales

[B.B]

Hi RAAArtyGunner yes they definitely think different to us ,Catherine says they all look the same  ,  yep pointy end and a blunt end the only similarity...

[B.B]

Hi,, well we took the 2 models out for a run at the local watering hole at Ross and Locke, in the first photo fellow model makers David Saul and Bob (Old Shrimper) we had a good morning every thing went well.......

[RAAArtyGunner]

They definitely look the part. 

[missyd]

Lovely pics of the 2 wonderful models!!!! 

[ballastanksian]

100% class Brian. There are full scale cabinet makers who would do a lesser job than you have.

If you walked through the door of a model boat convention with these models, and there was a model competition, then I think the judges would just give you the trophies as I cannot fault them in any way. They look and as importantly sail well.

[steve mahoney]

I concur with my learned colleagues. Fantastic job. I look forward to the next one.

[Peter Fitness]

Lovely photos Brian, and not a croc in sight   The low angle shots make the boats look very realistic.


Peter.

[RAAArtyGunner]

Lovely pics of the 2 wonderful models!!!! 

Wot. 

Bob and Brian.

[B.B]

Hi Guys thanks, glad you have enjoyed the builds, Hi Peter ,there were 2 people swimming just around the corner from us so the models were safe ( unless it needed some tooth picks to use after a meal) sorry couldn't help that  .

[steve mahoney]

Are you pulling our leg about the crocodile?
Do they get them in Byron Bay?

[B.B]

Hi Steve, at present I am up at Edmonton just south of Cairns N.Qld   the water way where we try the models are just west of Gordonvale.

[steve mahoney]

That far north is there anything that doesn't kill you?

[Peter Fitness]

Yes Steve, the water's quite safe, as long as you only drink it and don't swim in it


Peter.

[B.B]

Hi There. made a set of trawl boards and net for this model and to use with the new model. We gave her a try out on N.Y.Eve in the North arm at Ballina N.S.W , couldn't ask for a better spot to try, nice flat sandy bottom (bit clearer would have been nice) and no terrorist that time of year to dodge, before any more runs with this gear just have to knock a bit of spread off the boards but other wise she looked the part while towing........

[ballastanksian]

You do model engineering as well as carpentry! Lovely boat Brian. I like the attention to detail making the nets and the trawl boards which are models on their own.

As we have come to expect, award winnable work 

[RAAArtyGunner]

What was the catch like??

Probably gave the big boys a run for their money

[B.B]

Hi guys, the nice little schools of fish we did see there were educated ,they would just part and run down either side of the net ,but anyway all wasn't lost we did end up with bag full of weed :).

[missyd]

Fantastic work! Just like the real net and trawl doors!