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kusuchi
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Location: St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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 Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:19 am Post subject: VI Elliot Bay Steam Launch Project |
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Well, it arrived today.
'Some assembly required".  But I still have to convince Andrew he will not be steaming the launch this weekend.  Despite what it says on the box even the engine requires a lot of work.
Here's the finished item:
Very happy with the quality of what I've seen so far , but somewhat shocked at the amount of work, (with an anxious 8 year old boy watching over you.  )
Still, if I can infuse him with a little patience it should be a lot of fun
Here are steps 1 to 17 (of 262 total), GULP!
Will acquire tools tomorrow and start this weekend.
I can see I may need a little assistance from time to time.
     
PS: I'll have to change the flag of course.
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Nick
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:21 am Post subject: |
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I considered buying one, but I wouldn't use it enough. I didn't realize it was that much work
to build it!  Good Luck! |
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johnreid
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:29 am Post subject: |
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But it has an AUTHENTIC Flag.
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Nick
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:31 am Post subject: |
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| At least the engine says it only takes an hour to build. Runs for a half hour too. |
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mogogear
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:42 am Post subject: |
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Yay!! Good going Kuschi!!
- Andrew is the Admiral!!
Good luck
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kusuchi
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:04 am Post subject: |
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| johnreid wrote: | | But it has an AUTHENTIC Flag. |
You're right John, for it's original location. But to be a true native Virgin Islander:
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Nick
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:07 am Post subject: |
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It's your's, so put it on there!  |
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johnreid
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:12 am Post subject: |
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I read that on the box you pictures, the pennant is authentic too
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kusuchi
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:15 am Post subject: |
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| ncseverson wrote: | I considered buying one, but I wouldn't use it enough. I didn't realize it was that much work
to build it! Good Luck! |
Nick,
The Virgin Islands is one of the world's top Meccas for Sailing. With millpond bays and hundreds of invisible edge swimming pools set against spectacular backdrops, the steam launch is a natural for here. Like you, I had not realized they were quite so much work. Poor old Moose is pobably going to get harassed rather more than he woulld like
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Nick
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:18 am Post subject: |
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We have plenty of lakes here, but they're all frozen.  |
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mogogear
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:44 am Post subject: |
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Well get to your ice fishin' Man- Time's awaste in
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Nick
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:49 am Post subject: |
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| mogogear wrote: | | Well get to your ice fishin' Man- Time's awaste in |
Already have, but I prefer fishing in the summer.
Hey Richard, when I come to help you build this, can we hook a little fishing pole up to the back, drive it around and try to catch a fish. |
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steamyman
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:08 am Post subject: |
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nice boat.  |
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mogogear
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:10 am Post subject: |
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I heard you have to fish for a long time in the VI... weeks and weeks Sometimes you have to drink beer just to keep yourself from going made from the pure joy of the hunt!!!
Better pack a big bag and lots of bait...
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Reid
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:40 am Post subject: |
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What a distinguished, complicated yet easy kit.
Compliments to Andrew for his good taste and great skill in purchasing just the right kind of father.
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