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Beautiful work.  Pat

Just beautiful. The big Nor-Easter is just starting here in Fredericton. I will keep watching. Thanks. Pat

Keith:

    Just beautiful and skilled detail. You are pushing me to much higher standards. I will be watching and learning. Thanks. Pat at Skiff Lake NB

Hi Keith:

   I build my wife a Victorian house. This took a lot of heat off as she said I was spending to much time on my boats. Now she spends hours decoration her new home. It really works.....

Great Job Mike. I will watch right through to competition. Pat at Skiff Kale

Keep us updated. I will be watching as the bluenose is one of my favorite. Pat 

Thanks so much Jon. I have learned so much from the pictures above and I will be revisiting as a reference going forward. I acquired a 1930 hand made fishing boat from the North Shore of New Brunswick. the hull alone is over 36". I will be doing a complete restoration starting this Spring and I plan on starting a restoration log. I will coming back to your builds for your help and inspiration. By the way, the Blizzard hitting here today has completely shut down New Brunswick. 40" plus 60 mph winds. Pat at Skiff Lake 

Beautiful Ken.  Pat

Hi Jon:

           Fantastic work. I do look forward to seeing the completed Bluenose in person. As for the restiration project with you friend please keep me posted. Thanks

Pat

Thanks for the up date Michael. This is a complicated restoration for sure. Hope all is well and I will surely keep watching. Pat at Skiff Lake NB

Beautiful, that she is. I only live four hours from Halifax where the Bluenose generally spends the summer. What a boat up close...Pat Skiff Lake

Hi Doug:

   Have you looked into solid wood hulls, such as the Blue Jacket kits out of Maine. In the 1970's there were located in Norwalk Conn. They have great kits and this is where I got my start. My first build was plank and it was difficult and discouraged me somewhat. After that I went to Blue Jacket kits and they have the Bluenose and many other great kits. Check them out on line...

Hi Brian:  Does you Dremel Router table come in handy. Are the quite expensive. I may actrally get on of them. Thanks. Pat at Skiff Lake NB Canada

Hi Doug:

   I had the same problem with my first bluenose kit build. I had a hard time cutting them out, gluing, etc. On a lated rebuild I built these parts from solid wood and that turned out much better. Keep going. Pat at Skiff Lake

Hi Russ:

      I will be joining in. thanks. Pat at Skiff Lake NB Canada

Hi Michael: I want to join in also. I have spent the past five years doing nothing but restoration work on old models headed for the trash. You have a Hugh project ahead of you and I want to watch. thanks. pat at Skiff Lake New Brunswick..

ps. I just posted today in the gallery some of the models I have restored in the past few years. Many of the boats were headed for the trash and were is really rough shape. I save as many of the original parts as possible and restore what I have to. I keep in mind that the original builder could only use what he had at hand. If anything I've saved something and I get great pleasure doing so. thanks again for the invite. Pat

Thanks Jond:

   I'm down that way quite often. I'd love to attend a meeting and look forward to meeting the group. I'm not that far away. Thank you

Great job Mike. I'm in for the duration of this build. Pat at Skiff Lake NB Canada.....

Beautiful work Bob. Pat at Skiff Lake NB Canada......

Ellijah:  Beautiful work. Pat Skiff Lake NB Canada...

How are you. Small world. Do you ever make it back this way. I added you as a friend. Let's keep in touch. Pat at Skiff Lake NB

Hi Jond:

     Beautiful. I live on Skiff Lake, Just across the border from Houlton ME. I'd love to visit you some day and see your work in person. I will add you as a friend and watch. Thank you. Pat at Skiff Lake NB

Hi Ken:

   I also want to join in Beautiful. Pat Skiff Lake. East cost of Canada

Your doing great. Keep at it and you will be amazed when it's completed. Pat at Skiff Lake