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1. RodC🇨🇦

   Lieutenant Commander·3 years ago

   Thank you scratch Builder, your reply led to me looking up Clearview screens and there was a wealth of information. I'm embarrassed to even have had to ask as one of my prior careers was in the Canadian Coast Guard

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2. Scratchbuilder🇬🇧

   Vice Admiral·3 years ago

   Hi Rod.
   In my day they were known as “The Kent screen”
   There are many other derivatives mainly by makers name.
   They certainly work and give. Clear view in most conditions.
   The attached picture is a straight lift from the web,not one of mine.
   Regards
   Bill

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3. RodC🇨🇦

   Lieutenant Commander·3 years ago

   The circular "windshield wiper" on her wheelhouse ... what is the technical name for that item‽‽😔

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4. flaxbybuck🇬🇧

   Captain·3 years ago

   I really enjoy seeing boats being built plank by plank, quite literally with a plank on frame model. Whilst starting off with a Tupperware hull is easy and convenient it is no substitute in my mind for making the hull yourself. Not only do you know every nook and cranny, and every slight glitch that had you awake at nights, but you get a heightened sense of achievement and satisfaction, especially when first showing it the water and subjecting it to comments from fellow club members or onlookers.
   This particular craft, Bluebird of Chelsea is so well known that it demands a very high standard of workmanship, and Chris, you have risen to the challenge. She looks bloomin' marvellous ! 😉

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5. Doogle🇬🇧

   Vice Admiral·3 years ago

   That's a beautiful model Chris, I can certainly appreciate why she's a static for viewing 😀 👍

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6. DuncanP🇬🇧Bronze

   Commander·3 years ago

   Hi Chris,
   You have created a beautiful looking boat that you should be very proud of. I followed your build with great interest through all your trials and tribulations building the wheelhouse but you got there successfully in the end!. I exhibited my Riva Aquarama at The Blackpool Model Show this last weekend. A member from my club won the best leisure craft category with his Bluebird of Chelsea and then also won Best in Show with his same model! There is a photo attached from the show. Also a photo of my Riva on the stand. As you know I'm currently building the Mantua Bruma and there were a couple on display at the show. The main difference is that I hope mine will also be able to carry some sails with the addition of a detachable keel!😊

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