Galway Hooker 1/12 scale, built by Patrick, renovated by neptune

[Peter Voogt]

Not sure where to post this so I will post it here,

... It was our 56th Anniversary today, we just had a quiet day, lunch at a local Hotel and a visit to the cinema afterwards,
Best regards John,

Congratulations with this wonderful day, John.
Regards, Peter

 

[Bob sav]

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The hull didn't seem to be in too bad a condition, however the false keel will definitely need removing and probably recasting before reattaching,

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The rudder was OK, just needs cleaning up and repainting with the rest of the hull,

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close up of the false keel, I was wondering if I can get her to sail with the ballast inside the boat,

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and looking down on her, looks bad but a lot of it is just dust and grime and that deck has to go anyway,

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another view, you can just see at the after end of the hatch where Patrick had started taking the deck off,

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The main sail, I'm hoping it will wash up ok, if not I might have to soak it in tea again to get the overall colour,

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close up of the jaws,

To be continued,
thanks for looking in,

Best regards John,

Wow , she's a mess. Glad someone is taking the time to restore her. Good for you !

 

[dockattner]

Just wonderful news, John! All the best to you and your wife!

 

[neptune]

Congratulations with this wonderful day, John.
Regards, Peter

Thank you Peter for all the nice comments,
Best regards John,

 

[neptune]

Just wonderful news, John! All the best to you and your wife!

Thank you Paul for the nice comments,
Best regards John

 

[neptune]

Happy Anniversary to both of you! WOW, more than a half Century!! Congratulations!

Thank you Jim for the nice comments,
Best regards John,

 

[neptune]

Wow , she's a mess. Glad someone is taking the time to restore her. Good for you !

Thank you Bob, it will take a bit of time but it is worth it,
Best regards John,

 

[badras-khan]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FROM ROMANIA JOHN!!!
I am very happy for you
Daniel

 

[RogerD]

Not sure where to post this so I will post it here,

... It was our 56th Anniversary today, we just had a quiet day, lunch at a local Hotel and a visit to the cinema afterwards,
Best regards John,

Hello John, my very best wishes to you both on your 56th anniversary. I wish you both a joyful day together.

 

[neptune]

Thank you guys for all the comments and also the likes, they are much appreciated,
Best regards John,

 

[neptune]

A few pics of the rubbing down and the filling process, I had a full spray can of green enamel paint so I used that on the first coat, then gave that a good rub down and then a coat of black and another rub down,



another view, in this pic you can see the underlying green paint and also the clear glass resin,


and after another coat and a rub down, getting there now, I reckon another coat of green with a light rub down she should be ready for her top coats,



and the last of the green, will see what she looks like after a good sanding,

best regards John.

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[neptune]

Another light filling,



Followed by a good sanding,



And after a couple of coats of black enamel followed by a coat of matt varnish,



another view, next up is making a stand for her, will still need some touch ups,

best regards john,

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