AndyS
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Suboficial 2ª clase · 164 pts
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, United Kingdom
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The Balsa Bow BlocksAnother stage I felt quite apprehensive about, most of what I had read said the shaping of the balsa was tricky. I have mentioned previously that there was a slight deviation in the supplied parts and instruct…
+3♥ 4 likes1,102 viewsStar Yachts, BirkenheadThanks Chaps for your reminiscences, there certainly is a lot of interest about them on the net and the 'Appreciation' website (link in earlier post) is well worth a browse.♥ 6 likes784 viewsBoat ShowHi Derek, I found this on Google, appears your fears were correct, https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/bob-underwood-obituary/ Seems he was a very interesting and clever chap. Andy♥ 1 like438 viewsStar Yachts, BirkenheadHow it should look....!
♥ 6 likes861 viewsStar Yachts, BirkenheadWhilst putting the garden furniture to bed and having a bit of a clear out of the bike shed, I came across what remains of my kids old sailing yacht. I must have bought it for them in the late 70's/early 80's.…
♥ 6 likes7 replies1,527 viewsHull glassing?Thanks Colin, amazing story, I'll update my wife, she's a sucker for stories like that, especially if they involve 'woofs'.♥ 1 like686 viewsHull glassing?PS My wife just looked over my shoulder (nosey) and wants to know what you have on your shoulder in your avatar!♥ 1 like688 viewsHull glassing?Thanks for that Colin, think I've got it. That one piece you cut for the keel and first 1/2'' of hull either side, presumably folds/bends over the bottom edge of the keel? Sorry if I've misunderstood, but this…♥ 1 like688 viewsHull glassing?Quick question; just about to glass the hull (using the Ezi-cote option, not sure if that makes a difference?) Do I put the cloth on the keel as well? If so (I suspect that you do) do you cut a separate piece …♥ 1 like9 replies1,260 viewsUSS Fort Henry (U.S. Civil War era gunboat)Just out of interest, I was lucky enough to visit Vicksburg National Military Park a few years ago and I remember seeing an amazing US Civil War gunboat, The USS Cairo, that had been salvaged from the river be…
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+3♥ 4 likes1,102 viewsStar Yachts, BirkenheadThanks Chaps for your reminiscences, there certainly is a lot of interest about them on the net and the 'Appreciation' website (link in earlier post) is well worth a browse.♥ 6 likes784 viewsBoat ShowHi Derek, I found this on Google, appears your fears were correct, https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/bob-underwood-obituary/ Seems he was a very interesting and clever chap. Andy♥ 1 like438 viewsStar Yachts, BirkenheadHow it should look....!♥ 6 likes861 viewsStar Yachts, BirkenheadWhilst putting the garden furniture to bed and having a bit of a clear out of the bike shed, I came across what remains of my kids old sailing yacht. I must have bought it for them in the late 70's/early 80's.…♥ 6 likes7 replies1,527 viewsHull glassing?Thanks Colin, amazing story, I'll update my wife, she's a sucker for stories like that, especially if they involve 'woofs'.♥ 1 like686 viewsHull glassing?PS My wife just looked over my shoulder (nosey) and wants to know what you have on your shoulder in your avatar!♥ 1 like688 viewsHull glassing?Thanks for that Colin, think I've got it. That one piece you cut for the keel and first 1/2'' of hull either side, presumably folds/bends over the bottom edge of the keel? Sorry if I've misunderstood, but this…♥ 1 like688 viewsHull glassing?Quick question; just about to glass the hull (using the Ezi-cote option, not sure if that makes a difference?) Do I put the cloth on the keel as well? If so (I suspect that you do) do you cut a separate piece …♥ 1 like9 replies1,260 viewsUSS Fort Henry (U.S. Civil War era gunboat)Just out of interest, I was lucky enough to visit Vicksburg National Military Park a few years ago and I remember seeing an amazing US Civil War gunboat, The USS Cairo, that had been salvaged from the river be…♥ 6 likes645 views