In a couple months I will be 92 and my ship modeling right now is trying to repair the rigging of the Naval Cutter "Speedy". The model was damaged when I moved to my retirement house 3 years ago. I feel great pressure to get it done and safely ensconced in the case that I finally made for in this past year. I am personally not acquainted with anyone who can do this for myself and ultimately my two daughters. My eyesight is a major problem as is my dexterity, but I persevere. Additionally, I have 6 or7 old wood model ship kits ( some complete and some not) that need to find another home. Other items that need to find a home are a collection of model ship plans, a library of over 200 books and journals, and wood, (Boxwood, Degame, Pear, Holly and Apple). Many of the books are 1st editions as books are my passion. I tried to give the books to library but they did not seem to want them in their collection.
If I can eventually get the Speedy's rigging repaired I may start another, but I have to chuckle at myself as it took ten years to complete the Speedy. Almost 2 years of that was building a powered rope walk and ultimately twisting up al the rigging for the Speedy model. I very much enjoy the build logs posted by other model builders.
If I can eventually get the Speedy's rigging repaired I may start another, but I have to chuckle at myself as it took ten years to complete the Speedy. Almost 2 years of that was building a powered rope walk and ultimately twisting up al the rigging for the Speedy model. I very much enjoy the build logs posted by other model builders.