Razor1955
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Premier maître principal (2e classe) · 406 pts
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom
Membre depuis Aug 2019
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Re: build blog@Nick-Ward Looks great on the water - just about scale speed I would say. My original was much slower originally thanks to the power (and budget) options of the day. I have left it in original form, i.e. witho…♥ 1 likeRe: build blog@Nick-Ward A great build and a good idea to make a "lightweight" version. I have an original Aerokits Sea Urchin - built by me when I was about 12, and also the SLEC version - which incidentally is not an exac…♥ 1 likeRe: build blog@AndyB2 This looks to be a superb model though possibly a little beyond my ageing capabilities. Well done to the manufacturers for creating this kit - definitely something that will interest many boaters.Prostates! Get a blood test.Good to hear it was found in time Luckyduck. We men tend to be a dismissive of illness but from my own experience, prostate cancer can creep up on you. Success rates, if found early enough, are well in excess …♥ 17 likes251 viewsProstates! Get a blood test.Good to hear from you all on this subject and thank you for the good wishes. There seems to have been more media awareness recently, as prostate cancer has now surpassed female breast cancer as the most common…♥ 17 likes322 viewsProstates! Get a blood test.I am aware that many of the members of the model boat community are in their 50s or beyond and therefore in the zone for possible prostate problems. I have just completed 4 weeks of radiotherapy, having been d…♥ 17 likes12 replies885 viewsThe tools/equipment of the ship modeler.I have the same Record scroll saw. You can fit broader blades to give a straighter cut and with top and bottom blade clamps I have used coping saw and cut-down Junior Hacksaw blades with some success.♥ 6 likes362 viewsFairey huntsmanI always love the lines of a Fairey boat. so much more elegant than the "plastic fantastic" cruisers of today.♥ 9 likes581 viewsFairey huntsman ladderYou've made an excellent job of the ladder. A very good finishing touch to the boat.♥ 16 likes711 viewsRe: The build of one of Glen L's boats - a model of ThunderboltI had often thought of modelling one of Glen-L's designs, having had the printed catalogue from way back. You have made a great model with some excellent engineering work and the "engine" finishes the whole lo…♥ 1 like642 views