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  1. 29th March 2019, 12:35 PM #1
    Paul Sutton
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    Default RC Gaff rigged Sloop.

    The hull was not made by me but the rest is all hand made by myself, The timber decking is left over from my AL Paddle steamer.
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  3. 29th March 2019, 09:38 PM #2
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    Being an ex RC model boat maker i can appriciatethe work involved in making something like this boat and not just the detail, but getting the ballast right.

    Nice job and looks great on the water

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  4. 29th March 2019, 11:57 PM #3
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    Thanks it took 3kg of lead, but it will get knocked over in a good wind.
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  5. 30th March 2019, 09:42 AM #4
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    Top work there Paul

    Looks like it sails well

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  6. 30th March 2019, 09:55 AM #5
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    That is one gorgeous sail boat model Paul

    and looking at the photo against the shed roller door, it must be 2ft long.

    Well done sir, cheers crowie
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  7. 30th March 2019, 03:46 PM #6
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    +1 what they all said Paul.
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    So! So! Beautiful and that picture on the water, looks so real, like the big dogs!!!
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  9. 31st March 2019, 10:14 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    That is one gorgeous sail boat model Paul

    and looking at the photo against the shed roller door, it must be 2ft long.

    Well done sir, cheers crowie
    She is 3.5 ft from Bow sprit to stern and 3.3 ft from Keel to mast top.
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  10. 31st March 2019, 10:38 AM #9
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    Rudder and sail winch servo,Deck layout and dry fit. Bowsprit fitting
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  11. 31st March 2019, 08:33 PM #10
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    That is one very good looking boat, you must be very pleased with the result.
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