Rib 4 Macmillan - Page 71

whisper · 28 January 2014, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Jeff Hutcheon

What was the size of the prop I sent you ,was it. 13 1/2 x 15k ? .

Yep that's the one

Low Flyer · 28 January 2014, 21:47

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Originally Posted by biffer

Morning Ed, we haven't done a template yet mate, I'll get to it this week, I'm more worried about the upholstery than the screen, I haven't heard or seen anything since the boat got striped

Hi Biff upholstery is all done I will get it down by weekend,in middle of moving house at moment.

whisper · 28 January 2014, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Low Flyer

Hi Biff upholstery is all done I will get it down by weekend,in middle of moving house at moment.

Nice one dude, can't wait to see it

biffer · 28 January 2014, 22:41

[QUOTE="Low Flyer;597029"] Hi Biff upholstery is all done I will get it down by weekend,in middle of moving house at moment.[/

Nice one, looking forward to seeing it, will finish it off nicely, thankyou and good luck with the move

Barrowboy · 29 January 2014, 06:32

Biff, I've got 4 of the Nato style Barrus tanks to 'clean up' myself and I assume they're in a similar condition to the Macrib ones so any tips on what you use to clean/restore them would be much appreciated.

I understand that the internal gubbins is prone to disintegrate (haven't investigated mine yet) and the external fittings look a bit 'barnacled' so any hints/tips with regard to this aspect would be particularly well received.

Cheers

biffer · 29 January 2014, 07:24

Morning, these tanks are pretty well made, the pickup pipe on the other hand ain't, I've had a quick look and the exterior fitting will unbolt. The pickup seems to degraded in petrol so that's what I started with in the tank, seems logical that if it melted it the first time it should loosen it up a second time, I'm going to get at it with the steamer when I have a minute

whisper · 29 January 2014, 09:13

Great news! Ducks Back | Protective Outdoor Products | Boat Covers UK have donated us a cover, I was lucky to get one as you lot keep buying them

I'll let you know when it gets here

whisper · 29 January 2014, 21:02

Just found this in my toy box for the Aldis lamp socket

Daniel · 29 January 2014, 21:19

I've spoken to biff & I'll be down on 13th to wire it all up. Biff has sent battery dimensions so that'll come up with me & I'll make up a new set of 35mm tinned battery cables to the engine too.

whisper · 29 January 2014, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Daniel

I've spoken to biff & I'll be down on 13th to wire it all up. Biff has sent battery dimensions so that'll come up with me & I'll make up a new set of 35mm tinned battery cables to the engine too.

Nice one dude

I'm going to try and book that day off so I can come down too

I can't come out to play this Sat 1st Feb though

but I can come down on Sunday 2nd

I'm also OK for the 8th & 9th Feb too

And we should be done soon after

Then it's launch party time

biffer · 30 January 2014, 09:37

Done away with the plastic knobs on the elephant truck ropes and done monkey fists instead

SteveHall · 30 January 2014, 10:31

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Originally Posted by whisper

Then it's launch party time

What is the rough plan for this? where & when?

nugent · 30 January 2014, 11:35

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Originally Posted by SteveHall

What is the rough plan for this? where & when?

Yep I would like to attend this and possible a meal afterwards

biffer · 30 January 2014, 12:28

It's all up in the air at the moment. There was talk of a pig roast during the day. If it's in march I'm away in Australia for part of it.
I was have way through this post and whisper rang. So I've stuck the monkey on his shoulder

whisper · 30 January 2014, 12:46

An update from me...

Meeting with Macmillan on Monday

We are going to take this weekend off for good behaviour as it's Mrs W's birthday

With the end in sight I have started making enquiries regarding the launch and hopefully we can get the press there too

Have had lots of great ideas

With regards to dates, I won't do the party unless Biffer is there as he has played such an important part in all of this

I'll keep you posted

nugent · 30 January 2014, 14:28

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Originally Posted by whisper

An update from me...

Meeting with Macmillan on Monday

We are going to take this weekend off for good behaviour as it's Mrs W's birthday

With the end in sight I have started making enquiries regarding the launch and hopefully we can get the press there too

Have had lots of great ideas

With regards to dates, I won't do the party unless Biffer is there as he has played such an important part in all of this

I'll keep you posted

Here here no party with out the biff in attendance,

, this would never be at this stage with out his premises skill and constant tea ,

Ian M · 30 January 2014, 14:29

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Originally Posted by whisper

With regards to dates, I won't do the party unless Biffer is there as he has played such an important part in all of this

Yes, a good few cups of tea along the way

biffer · 30 January 2014, 16:20

Have we got anchor chain and rope

whisper · 30 January 2014, 16:27

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Originally Posted by biffer

Have we got anchor chain and rope

RIK, brought down an anchor, it's in your cupboard, however I did have an offer of an anchor Chain and rope but I haven't heard anything for a while.

Chased it up today though

Having said that if you have had an offer in keeping with the boat don't turn it down

biffer · 30 January 2014, 16:40

I have, the same guys who donated the clocks said they would supply the chain and rope, I ask first in case someone had offered already but having most stuff now I thought I would have seen it by now