Wednesday 22 December 2021

Chuckers returns!

 It is now sometime that we have been separated from the Morgan and to be frank there have been times when we have missed 'Nellie'.  This loss will be amplified in the Spring when it's time for our first picnics in the fells and surrounding area.  However,  we still drive our lovely 2009 Volvo V70,  in immaculate condition and I'm sure this will be a worthy substitute although perhaps not quite as exhilarating!

                                                                      My blog in print

As you will notice I have now committed my blog to print,  all 895 pages of it in three volumes and even if I say it myself it does make a very delightful 'coffee table book'.  Hopefully my two children will appreciate and care for it when I leave this vale of tears!!

I now have a new project to keep me sane during these dark,  Covid infested days of a UK winter,  a large radio contolled model of a sea-going tug,  at over 3 feet it is the largest model I have built to date and will require further joinery,  in the form of a shelf,  for display when finished.

                                                              The skeleton of the ship
                                                                    Planking underway.


Planking complete.

                                               Deck base fitted and engine installed.

There will be further photos of the build to come but in the meantime I would like to wish all my readers worldwide and of course all members of the MSCC (of which we are still members) a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful Healthy New Year.