Fantastic to see paddleducks back. Has prompted me to give an update on The Connaught.
Connaught is a magnificent model but is so big. Transport was always a problem. With advancing years, I will be 80 next year, moving the model from the house to the garage, to accomodate visitors to the spare room, became a nightmare. Every time the model was moved it suffered minor damage. Stuart warned me before purchase that owning the model would be a constant repair job. Finally the lady was confined to the garage permanently, causing further deterioration.
This year I decided that I am no longer fiit to look after such a work of art and I reluctantly decided that she would have to be rehoused. I have donated Connaught to the Knightswood Model Boat Club and my friend Lachie Stuart tells me that they are doing a sterling job of restoration. The model will be housed in the club premises adjacent to the pond so she will, hopefully, get the sea time she deserves. Hopefully I will manage to visit and get some video of her on the water.
It was a wrench to part with her but I think Stuart would approve. He lived for some time in this area and I would be surprised if he hadn't visited this pond. Further Connaught will be a fitting companion to the club's other very large paddler, the Talisman.
For anyone not familiar with Stuart's story and the epic build log of the Connaught there is a large volume of material on this site which I recommend browsing. A gentleman and a master craftsman.
I hope you approve my decision Stuart.
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