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Post by Glenn on Jun 14, 2007 19:58:38 GMT
Have a great holiday Ian.
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Post by boatmadman on Jun 27, 2007 20:43:27 GMT
Thanks, I will and I did! Great food, great wine and a great place. We went up Etna, that was fantastic! Been home a couple of days now and today i have been able to get some work on Jeannie done. I looked again at the mast foot and decided it wasnt that good, so made another, much better I think. I spent the rest of the day throwing paint at her, most of the superstructure is done now, the funnel and some areas need a second coat, but its not looking so bad now. Ian      |
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Post by Glenn on Jun 29, 2007 19:55:38 GMT
Good to hear you had a great holiday  The latest work looks pretty good to me. I'll get it backed up ASAP. I have a renovation project happening which must be finished by Thursday next. |
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Post by Glenn on Jul 4, 2007 20:22:13 GMT
Yes Ian - got that backed up on the main site OK - deadline has arrived but the renovation project ain't fininshed  |
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Post by Ian Thomson on Jul 5, 2007 10:12:49 GMT
The name of the yard was actually George Thomson and sons.....note Thomson without the 'p'.....it was my grandad's and his brothers and apparently the boats were large fishing boats that 'rocked'. Unfortunately my grandad died and his brother took over and continued the building. I don't know about you, but somewhere along the line I think I am owed a small fortune, for what would have been mine anyway!!!
Ian Thomson (Nottingham).
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Post by boatmadman on Jul 5, 2007 17:35:47 GMT
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Post by Glenn on Jul 8, 2007 22:01:44 GMT
Hello Ian Thomson
I'm not sure what you mean
The name of the yard was actually George Thomson and sons
The Thomson yard was directly down from Cluny Square, Buckie, and was still in operation until relatively recently. They began building zulus in the early 1890's, and built their first steam drifter IVY BF18 in 1905. They built a further 9 or so steam drifters up until 1915.
The McIntosh yards were at Portessie & Ianstown.
Cheers
Glenn
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Post by Glenn on Jul 8, 2007 22:04:35 GMT
Hello boatmadman
Thats a bit of bad luck - but good to hear you just walked away. No doubt you will rectify the damage.
(Things still in turmoil here - will get the latest info backed up ASAP)
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Post by boatmadman on Jul 9, 2007 11:43:14 GMT
The clumsy oaf is back! Took me nearly an hour to find 2 small peices missing in my super tidy (  ) garage! But, its all back together, paint touched up and looks no worse for wear! Hopefully I can progress a little again tonight. Sounds like a big project you have going there Glenn. Ian |
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Post by Glenn on Jul 9, 2007 20:04:17 GMT
Thats good news Got those last pics backed up. I'm reclaiming part of my large double garage into an entertainment/library/computer/kitchenette area. The area I used to use, is to be converted back to a self contained granny flat. So I'll be a while at it  |
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Post by boatmadman on Jul 9, 2007 21:02:30 GMT
Sounds like you really got your work cut out! lol Some more pics for you to back up ;D These are the single blocks for jeannie, i still have to make the doubles and one triple. Ian     |
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Post by Glenn on Jul 13, 2007 20:23:34 GMT
Yes - got a lot more to do now. Got to work out how to get all the files off my old faithful IT notebook that I didn't back up before it died I'll get there. Blocks look good. |
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Post by boatmadman on Jul 14, 2007 20:19:07 GMT
Hi, Been busy with work at the moment so havent done much, just a few little bits. Here we have the portholes glazed and fitted - they were glazed by dropping a little clear epoxy into the turned porthole. The wheelhouse is glazed with clear acetate. The forward mast is rigged and the funnel has its graphics on! All items are dry fitted at the moment, thats why some have got a lean on - its NOT me working on it after drinking malt! ;D Ian       |
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Post by Glenn on Jul 15, 2007 20:18:16 GMT
She's looking the real deal now Ian  Must be very satisfying. Got all that backed up on the site and on my brand new computer. |
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Post by boatmadman on Jul 16, 2007 21:10:17 GMT
Yeah, she is starting to look ok. This is the build stage where it akll starts to come together, and yes, it is v satisfying. There are always frustrating periods in a model build, when you feel you are getting no where, or you are not sure about how to tackle something. On this build i gave myself a distraction, and here is the result - SKITZO! ;D    |
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