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Deepseacodmaster
#1 Posted : 21 August 2011 14:35:03

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Hi All

I want to take my build to the local pub to show it off to my friends.

It has not got any masts on it yet.

Any thoughts or suggestions

BigGrin BigGrin BigGrin
First Build HMS Victory and HMS Endeavour
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#2 Posted : 21 August 2011 14:40:54

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cardboard box with foam lining is the way I would go.on a foam stand.have a look at my build for the stand.
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#3 Posted : 21 August 2011 14:41:44

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measure the size and knock something up in light weight wood?, then add some fabric (strong) handles??

just a thought, at least get you on the move.
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#4 Posted : 21 August 2011 15:12:04

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Deepseacodmaster wrote:
Hi All

I want to take my build to the local pub to show it off to my friends.

It has not got any masts on it yet.

Any thoughts or suggestions

BigGrin BigGrin BigGrin

And then you are going to walk home drunk? Are you mad?

John
Deepseacodmaster
#5 Posted : 21 August 2011 19:22:46

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z8000783 wrote:
Are you mad?

John



YES I think so Crying Crying
First Build HMS Victory and HMS Endeavour
Also Krick steam boat "Victoria"


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#6 Posted : 22 August 2011 09:09:57

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Would it not be easier,not to mention safer,for your friends to come to your house to view it?Blink
Or have you got friends that its best not to let loose on polite society...I know that I still have 1 or 2 of themBlushingCrying LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
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#7 Posted : 22 August 2011 15:21:51

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Or you could download some photos of your build onto your laptop and take the laptop to the pub.
Happy building
Daffy09
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#8 Posted : 22 August 2011 15:39:30

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on second thoughts a white van equipped with a double barrel shotgun
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#9 Posted : 22 August 2011 15:40:31

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on second thoughts a white van equipped with a double barrel shotgun Cool
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#10 Posted : 25 August 2011 11:00:32

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Be carful that you are not the drunken sailor LOL LOL you will walk the plank from your own shipBlushing LOL LOL
Albatross, build in 1982 from plans.
Hms Bounty, build in 1987 from plans.
Duyfken,build in 1991 from plans
Oosterland, build in 1998 from plans
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2011 Building MFV 1963 fishing trawler from plan.
Deepseacodmaster
#11 Posted : 26 August 2011 23:02:21

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I do a fair amount of work early doors in the pub.

I am cutting the frames for the gun ports here.

I take my ships dog to the pub and she takes/gets me home at the end of the night.
Laugh Laugh Laugh

First Build HMS Victory and HMS Endeavour
Also Krick steam boat "Victoria"


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#12 Posted : 27 August 2011 21:51:04

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Looks like a great team deepseaBigGrin
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#13 Posted : 28 August 2011 00:11:51

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Dig a canal from your front door to the pub (bar) and sail her as she was intended. No white van for HMS Victory.
Sietse
#14 Posted : 29 August 2011 08:56:41

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A nice picture, full of harmony with ship and best friend.BigGrin
Albatross, build in 1982 from plans.
Hms Bounty, build in 1987 from plans.
Duyfken,build in 1991 from plans
Oosterland, build in 1998 from plans
2010 Hms Victory kit from Deagostini

In the meantime.
2011 Building MFV 1963 fishing trawler from plan.
Deepseacodmaster
#15 Posted : 23 September 2011 17:04:03

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I have solved the problem

I made a best price offer for a Cricket bag on ebay see



First Build HMS Victory and HMS Endeavour
Also Krick steam boat "Victoria"


Cheers
Ivan (Ordinary Seaman)
http://www.old-glossop.com
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