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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: chrislang on January 07, 2013, 08:11:42 PM

Title: Hi from Lyme Regis UK
Post by: chrislang on January 07, 2013, 08:11:42 PM

I'm Chris

Just reintroduced myself to Model Boats in the last 5 years by restoring firstly an Adamcraft Seaplane Tender built by my father in 1953 and found very damaged in the loft at my Mothers house when we were clearing it. Followed by 3 other restorations of e-bay wrecks and a scratch built Springer. I've now  just about finished repairing of a damaged Micro Magic and am thinking about the next project.

 I've been facinated by Paddle Boats ever since being sick on a daytrip from Weymouth on the Waverly back in the 1950's so thought I'd join you to find out a   bit more.

I live in Lyme Regis and sail both with Exeter & District MBC and also Weymouth & Portland MBC.

Best wishes
Chris

Title: Re: Hi from Lyme Regis UK
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on January 07, 2013, 08:46:09 PM

Hi PD's.....& thank goodness Chris after 63 years you have finally found your sea legs  :hehe

Welcome to PD's...naturally when you have questions with a build....just post away & a member from this world wide group will assist.......Derek :beer

Title: Re: Hi from Lyme Regis UK
Post by: R.G.Y. on January 07, 2013, 10:54:11 PM

Welcome Chris. Weymouth the old home of Cousens steamers. One of them would be good. I have built the Duke of Devonshire , Later to become Consul. RGY.

Title: Re: Hi from Lyme Regis UK
Post by: old man on January 08, 2013, 07:38:36 PM

Hi Chris welcome from a fellow Exeter club member...............Roger

Title: Re: Hi from Lyme Regis UK
Post by: Tug--Kenny on January 09, 2013, 08:30:57 AM

Hi Chris and welcome from me as well.

I was on that trip in the 50's.  So, it was you, was it ?   :D     I have since built my own version of the Waverley and thoroughly enjoyed it.

It's a great hobby. Have fun


Ken