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hslmouldings
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Hi Jimmy I made a 1:24th scale model of MGB 59 a few years back, I found that the wheelhouse was the same as the CPBco 70ft version. have a look at www.hslmouldings.co.uk/70ft_whaleback. I am sure I have some BPBco drawings at home as well as one for Scott-Paynes PV-1 70ft. I have several photos of the 70ft's in different versions. happy to help you! Chris Edited by ForumManager |
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jimmy p
Senior Member Joined: 26 September 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 283 |
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Nice model Chris, If 56 is saveable you may get driven mad with requests for drawings ect. Dont think much going to happen there until the rain stops though. NMM reckon they got boxes of plans from Hythe but on tracing paper & very fragile(have to be redrawn as cant be photocopied) |
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A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood, into which one throws money
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clive
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The plot of land (and water) where MGB 56 lays has been sold so the problem of moving her is now not mine. (there's a bit of luck!) I recently saw her at a very low tide, she is such an amazing shape, it would be great to see some close up photos of a survivor while there are still a couple about. anyone any ideas? |
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James
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Hi,
Just wondered what the latest situation is with MGB 56.....? Is it possible to see her? Might be good to visit her before she disappears for good. James. |
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clive
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Hello James, I no longer own the plot she is sunk on, she is in the middle of a basin and only really worth looking at while the tide is low. She is an amazing thing to look at just because of the size and shape of her hull, she has beautiful lines although beyond realistic repair. my friend who was looking after the plot has moved off (today) so I don't have a boat there now. If you live near here and want to visit PM me and I will sort something out that will be better than looking across from the pub. I think Lanroc? is still afloat in Shoreham but that is pretty much it for the 70 footers and you can only see the front. It is a real shame that the most beautiful model of all coastal craft (in my opinion) are virtually extinct. (dont tell MASB '32 I said that!) Edited by clive |
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clive
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OOPS, forgot Pelican...
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clive
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also, after checking (retired on the river) you can see the sides of both boats although Lanroc is probobly not much healthier than Morning Flight (56) Pelican still floated 2 years ago, I hope one of these 70 footers remains for preservation in some form or other. does anyone know wether there are there any others? |
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Christian
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There's a few of the Canadian built ones, a couple still doing trips; Vancouver Spirit
Malecite
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sailorboy185
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This is not a boat i'm overly familair with but I must say I agree with Jim when she says it's the best looking boat ever built! What's the likely hood of getting that one in the first post back into the salty waters? As far i'm concerned we may have all come on differant ships, but we're all in the same boat now. |
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clive
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Unfortunately the chances are slim to none. A real shame but there you go, the cost would be massive.
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