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Long-form project journals — follow builds from first cut to maiden voyage.
Builds by ChrisF
7 blogsSolent Spear
by ChrisF
BRONZE
A discussion has started on another thread (Bobs,* A Super Rapier*) and this is going to continue so thought it best to start one of its …
Swordsman Marine Swordsman 37
by ChrisFBRONZE
Having virtually finished the drawings for a future build, the Bruce Campbell Christina 25, and enjoying a bit of drawing associated with…
Fairey Huntsman 31
by ChrisFBRONZE
This build is around the same percentage complete as my Swordsman - the hull is further forward with the bottom and sides being painted b…
Fairey Huntsman 28
by ChrisFBRONZE
In my quest to get all my Faireys to something like completion I have dusted off this model. The Huntsman 28, whilst well known in full-s…
Fairey Swordsman 33
by ChrisFBRONZE
The hull sides have been painted white and will now be left for a week or more for the paint to harden. Reason I leave it that long is I …
Bruce Campbell Christina 25
by ChrisFBRONZE
Whilst I've got plenty on with my Fairey builds and the unstarted outboard and water-jet projects I can't help but think about future bui…
Fairey Fisherman 27
by ChrisFBRONZE
Made the bilge keels from two laminations of mahogany sheet to get the correct thickness and then glued them in place. Once this was done…