March 18, 20196 yr 18 hours ago, p_toad said: i was trying to recall who started that model boat and "shipped" if off to someone else for finishing. Someone with two cells to rub together help me out here. Was it @Larry Jenkins to @It Was Al B? My brain cell probably is discharged though.
March 18, 20196 yr Both. I bought the Niagara kit and soon discovered that it was a little over my head. Sold the started kit to Al Berube. He has brought it along very nicely. Email him on this site. Larry
March 18, 20196 yr My Grandparents (Mom’s side) lived on Plum Island, in Ma, My grandfather was a stubborn Irish (may be a redundancy there ) contrarian (stick woulda loved him) American. In the late 50’s he built an oak boat. At the time a boat 12 feet and longer had to be registered. He built the boat 11 feet 11 inches, and kept a tape measure on the boat. When he would get stopped for no registration, he would politely allow them to board his boat, he’d give them the tape measure and tell them to measure the boat. After they proved that the boat was under the mandatory registered length requirement, he would order them to get the %^$# off HIS boat. I loved that man! This would be the Grandpa that built the mangers I was trying to recreate.
March 19, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, Larry Jenkins said: Both. I bought the Niagara kit and soon discovered that it was a little over my head. Sold the started kit to Al Berube. He has brought it along very nicely. Email him on this site. Larry Good to see you here Larry. Hope you are doing ok. Any special projects in the works?
March 19, 20196 yr Popular Post Because you asked.. Many of you know I design houses. I am building a 1/2" = 1 foot model of my latest one. Over 3000 square feet, but quite unusual. it's a home with a captive inner yard that opens to the sky. There is a 5 foot perimeter inside hallway all around the outside area. I'm making it out of Balsa wood. Had to make many jigs to ensure parts are consistent. Will try to post images when I get it done. Not bad for an 87 year old fart.. Larry
March 19, 20196 yr 11 minutes ago, Larry Jenkins said: I am building a 1/2" = 1 foot model of my latest one. Over 3000 square feet, but quite unusual. Looking forward to seeing this. Sounds interesting Only ship I ever made, no plans just went with it. Kids loved it.
March 20, 20196 yr 22 hours ago, Larry Jenkins said: Because you asked.. Many of you know I design houses. I am building a 1/2" = 1 foot model of my latest one. Over 3000 square feet, but quite unusual. it's a home with a captive inner yard that opens to the sky. There is a 5 foot perimeter inside hallway all around the outside area. I'm making it out of Balsa wood. Had to make many jigs to ensure parts are consistent. Will try to post images when I get it done. Not bad for an 87 year old fart.. Larry Hey @Larry Jenkins , Good to hear you still kicking. I made the Chess set you posted on Wood and about a month ago Mike Peace asked for thr plans I had . Seems he is doing some comparisons or something for a video.
March 20, 20196 yr 22 hours ago, Larry Jenkins said: an 87 year old fart.. Larry Is that like fine wine where they get better with age?
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