'Baltic Trader' really good looking ship, I do like these small traditional cargo ships. Strikes me that the Buxton club has some extremely good model builders.

Cheers, Nerys

Beautiful sailing boat. I bet James Onedin is pleased to have her on board.😃

Nice job with the video Phil, especially liked the 'over the rail' shots of the deck and gear. Graham's done a brilliant job on her, and she looks to be sailing very nicely.

JB

Beautiful. Looking at Ted, he must have been pressganged.😬

Good to see the boat with Graham there, gives an idea of scale. Quite a bit larger than I imagined but should handle the bigger stuff. Looks so realistic in the bow close-ups.

JB

Well done wonderful looking boat. Looks good on the water.
Rick

Hi Garth,
She looks good on the water.
I bet your matt is happy with the work you had done for him.

Martin555.

Hi Peter, nice to hear from you and that the majority of Australia and borders have re-opened and that you guys managing to get back to the lake/ pond !.

Ok on your observations, for sails I mainly use ripstop nylon, mainly for colour variety and good light/med weather. I dont usually sail in heavy weather but I do have 1 suit made from a more ridgid sail cloth which certanly holds its form better. However, I do find that ,the ripstop does absorb streatch in heavier winds thus inducing a bit of "belly". I really must get hold of some mylar to try myself.

I dont recall cutting to a triangular shape as I use a template (see photo) however I recently joined up two 2 panels with double sided tape, then did a 3 panel suit (again in ripstop) which
added a batten like rigidity.

I do enjoy trying out other materials and design options within the Wee Nip design brief, but now also getting fun from filming other members boats from the "Camera Nip".
Take care Pete - cheers and beers !
Phil

PS , recently tried prop for auxilary power ! - but reverted to sail !! - Next, going to try a stern mounted deck mounted pusher !!!!!🤞
Phil