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[canabus]

Hello Ye Old Country Men


Well I am Spooky (a Lesro Javelin) and I have been transported To Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) !!!


Penalty, life for speeding on the Thames !!!!


They only got me because my heart (motor) kick the bucket .


So after the judge( customs) cage me on one of those wing things !!


I arrived to the cold of Tasmania in they Winter.


Well the prison officer( my new owner) kick started my heart .


He decided for a new brushless heart( 3648-1450kv), a big pulse controller(120Amp ESC) and new blood ( Turnigy Bolt 4S 5000mah 140C ).


Also a lovely new drive line with a nice new water stirrer( 42mm 2blade CNC prop).


I am liking this chap already !!!


He said they had one lockup( LOCK DOWN ) and they all did not like it, so did not have any more !!!


Post you all soon.


Regards


Spooky 

[zooma]

Another Javelin !- they are getting more popular with the classic powerboat restorers - we already have two on the Javelin thread.


There were a lot of Javelins and Streakers (same boat) sold, so there must be a lot of them out there that are old enough to be needing new homes.


The much rarer Rapier shares the same hull, but was never as popular-and so sold a lot less.

[Andyn]

There's currently a nice one for sale on the Boston Model Boat Club site

[Stuw]

Good to see more Javelins about. Spooky has traveled far and suffered a damaged nose in transit? Still I managed to do similar just dropping mine in the garage 


Would be great to see running on the water....


My Javelin has stopped being renovated for a number of months but hopefully work will recommence soon.

[zooma]

This will be the first Javelin thread written by the boat and not the owner, so it will be good to hear from Spooky on a regular basis to find out how he is enjoying his new life in Tasmania 

[canabus]

HI Lads
Well the old crew, sent me out some pics from me last days in the old country !!!


Thanks lads !!!


Well things are going great, a nice warm bath and some of my old bits removed.


Had a lovely day in the sun 26C and back into the house not the workshop.


Life is great down under !!!


Spooky

[zooma]

I am pleased to know that Spooky is so happy “down under”

[canabus]

Hi Lads


Well in for a nose(bow) job and a cleanup.


My old ticker(motor) is out and in the bin.


My new ticker requires a lot work to fit in, so all the old mount is out.


My new boss has found some very dodgy workings and a crack in my back(keel).


So I am getting book in for some major work, but in the mean time a lot of my bulkheads and stern are getting repaired.


Sorry one pic is a bit funny, I had to take off my specs !!!


Spooky

[zooma]

Hah - my own Javelin endured a similar "heart transplant" ........but all has gone well.........so far 

[canabus]

Top of the Morning All


Today I was in for bulkhead, stern and chine rail works.


Also a bit of a rub down on the inside ready for paint.


But for now, back into a nice warm room for the night.


Cheers and Beers


Spooky

[zooma]

There is nothing like the pleasure of bringing an old boat back to life - very for filling - and time consuming too!

[canabus]

Hello from down under


Well more bulkhead cleaning up and some nice new paint on me stern!!!


Getting some new muscle( servo) for my new rudder.


At least a new rudder tube with oiler and bearings for a start.


The lads(boats) in the shed have been great and some wild stories floating around about their speed.


Little Sea Hornet claiming 45KM plus and Mr. Big Huntsman he is up around that TOO !!!!


Old Speedy said he is not that fast and Big Crashie you all will get a cold shower from him if you all keep carrying on!!


Well I have had enough of this, I am heading to the house for so peace and quiet !!!!


SPOOKY

[canabus]

Hi Lads


Well some nice new paint me bulkhead which feels great !!!


I problem under me old heart(motor) .


I long crack in me back(keel), so I am under the butchers knife for the  big cut !!!!


The boss said I will OK, she be right, mate !!!


A bit of this magic glue and filler, then some new heart (motor) mounts ,
A hot wax(fiberglass resin) with a warm heater for a few hours.


SPOOKY

[Rich griff]

Don't forget a nice bright easily seen sticker or paint strip on the bottom of the hull to indicate the boat is upsidedown !

But seriously, nice job !

Post some pictures if it scooting about on the water when it's being used.

[zooma]

It looks like Spooky is getting a new coat - I liked the previous bright blue one with yellow trim - I hope the new one will be as nice 

[canabus]

Hi Zooma


The boss got me matching blue paint and touching me up beautifully !!!!


My chine rails feel great with new oil base paint.


My stern is getting the same.


Trotting of to bed after my keel operation.


SPOOKY

[canabus]

Hi From Down Under


Woke up to a nice new outside stand for me !!!


My bottom is all fix and white.


My stern has had another coat of Spooky blue.


Captain Flatout and Navie Scream-a-Lot have climbed on board.

[zooma]

Like the figures Harry - I should try to find a pair like that to take charge of my Javelin!

[canabus]

Hi Zooma
They have had a lot of wood and filler under them being old plastic, but Spooky wanted the old boys back on board.


They may jump ship on the first trip down under with wants going under the bonnet !!!


Spooky's Master

[canabus]

Good Evening fellow boats


Well I have me mount mounts in and painted .


They feel a lot stronger than me old ones.


I had me first peek at me new heart and pacemaker !!!!


Holy herrings it looks small to me old one, but the pacemaker is dam big.


One of those Mad Scottish Fishing Boat(Hellen 2) said he going out for some fresh air!!


He returned with some fish and totally wet decks.


Lovely day out, white caps and snow on the mountain.


We stay in our shed nice and warm.


Still waiting for me rudder !!!




YE OLD SPOOKY 

[Stuw]

What an efficient doctor you have Spooky!


Like the figures. Trying to work out if they are Tamiya?!


I’m still in the garage waiting for some attention. This was me in my youth...


Regards,


Jav

[canabus]

Hi Stuw


The crew and dash, etc. are all one piece and look original to the boat.


Like the color scheme on your boat.


Doctor Harry

[canabus]

Hi fellow boats


Well, well me wriggle stick(rudder) has arrived .


Bigger and stronger than the old one.


I am getting two arms(servo pushrods) to me tiller arm.


Doctor said ewe need new specs old fellow, so tinted yellow ones(windscreen) to match your stripes.


COOL !!!


SPOOKY

[canabus]

Hi Ye old mates


I have new shades(windscreen) so I have been out in the sunshine !!!!


But OH boy the old cruiser down the back smells !!!!


He had his inners painted with fiberglass resin.


So old Wavemaster is a bit on the nose.


Spooky

[zooma]

Good paint match on your new nose job Spooky[size=78%] [/size]