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by Ernie Lazenby
Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Pic of the Day
Replies: 2374
Views: 2384027

Re: Pic of the Day

There must be someone who was around in 1966 and who saw K7 close up and maybe could give guidance on the 'white'
by Ernie Lazenby
Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Visit to North Shields- model makers.
Replies: 99
Views: 132178

Re: Visit to North Shields- model makers.

I will e mail Bill and ask him for a suitable date. Seems to be enough interest but that's a matter for Bill to decide.
Upon reflection I will leave contacting Bill until later in the week. I get a feeling he has more important things to think about at the moment.
by Ernie Lazenby
Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:26 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Bluebird & Other Scale Models
Replies: 961
Views: 1077635

Re: Bluebird & Other Scale Models

If you are going to quote me quote the whole sentence. I have not seen any evidence to contradict what I wrote. I look forward to seeing video clips of yours running please. In point of fact the very first Gas turbine powered K7 I am aware of was scratch built in the 1990's by a chap from South Shie...
by Ernie Lazenby
Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Bluebird & Other Scale Models
Replies: 961
Views: 1077635

Re: Bluebird & Other Scale Models

Rich. I have already started a separate thread about visiting North Shields. I included your name on the list.
by Ernie Lazenby
Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:15 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Visit to North Shields- model makers.
Replies: 99
Views: 132178

Visit to North Shields- model makers.

As Bill suggested in another thread, we model makers need to sort out the mechanics to take up his kind offer so here goes; To start we need to see what interest there is then we can sort some alternative dates out. Bills offered a Sunday. Any model maker who wishes to take up the offer please add n...
by Ernie Lazenby
Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Bluebird & Other Scale Models
Replies: 961
Views: 1077635

Re: Bluebird & Other Scale Models

Thank you for the kind comment. I believe the one I made was the only working model. One of the most difficult parts was making the top look like it was canvas covered. I can understand why Stuart has not pursued it. One issue would be the running hardware. Its such a prominent part of the boat it n...
by Ernie Lazenby
Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Bluebird & Other Scale Models
Replies: 961
Views: 1077635

Re: Bluebird & Other Scale Models

Last one of this model.
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My favourite shot- could be the full size boat!