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PostSubject: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 8:51 am

As I am retired I was looking to find something to keep my hands and mind occupied Rolling Eyes So I purchased this model and it was built over the winter period. Still one or two small things to add as yet but slowly getting there.
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First kit I have ever built.


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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 3:19 pm

Here's a shot before it had got is bottom wet, and still some more bits to go on.. Smile The rails and stanchions were changed from the kit and are made from 3mm brass rod ( soldering is not my best activity Rolling Eyes ) and fixed through the deck for added strength, as I found that made as per kit they tended to be a little flimsy. Shocked

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 3:30 pm

Mat,

A beauty. What size is she as she dwarfs that lounge!!
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyTue Jun 14, 2011 3:38 pm

Its 1/16 scale at 1000mm length and 320mm beam. I think the wide angle lens I used has distorted the size to the room. Shocked Thanks for your comment.

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyThu Jun 16, 2011 10:38 pm

Another photo at a different angle, with a partly finished Y-Boat.

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyThu Jun 16, 2011 10:55 pm

she's a real beauty, mat.
lovely to look at.a credit to you.
neil.
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyFri Jun 17, 2011 10:22 am



That's really great looking. Wish I had your detailed skills Mat.

Well done. You give us something to aim for. cheers

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Ken

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyFri Jun 17, 2011 11:53 am

Thanks Neil and Ken. Smile Smile

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyFri Jun 17, 2011 11:56 am

Taken at Southport MBC. Very Happy

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyFri Jun 17, 2011 8:11 pm

With part finished Y-Boat in the garage.

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and another from Southport.

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyFri Jun 17, 2011 8:26 pm

thats a beut... very nice.
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyMon Jun 20, 2011 3:58 pm

What a beautiful boat, i've always had a thing for lifeboats. Well done Tonyw
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyMon Jun 20, 2011 6:19 pm

Thank you scalloway41 and TonyW Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyWed Jun 22, 2011 2:23 pm

I have just realized there is a big mistake with the model affraid Shocked affraid Shocked The cabin roof letters and numbers are on the wrong way. affraid affraid

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyWed Jun 22, 2011 4:01 pm

Oh no! affraid i wont tell anybody if you dont lol!
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyWed Jun 22, 2011 8:57 pm

neither will i, and only the anoraks will mention it....have a satirical reply ready for when one does, lol tongue tongue
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyWed Jun 22, 2011 9:03 pm

Thanks Tony and Neil. Smile Smile Smile

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyWed Jun 22, 2011 9:12 pm

Thats what you get for rushing things. lol! lol! lol! lol!
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyWed Jun 22, 2011 10:30 pm

That's what I get for being honest. lol! lol! lol! lol! lol!

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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyTue Jul 19, 2011 6:41 am

Looks great Mat, top job. Dave. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Model Slipway Tamar   Model Slipway Tamar EmptyThu Jul 21, 2011 11:13 pm

Thanks Dave. Smile Smile Smile

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