Author Topic: QE2 Story Jigsaw "QE2 - Pride of the Clyde" by Gary Lucas - presented by Gav  (Read 16190 times)

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Thanks, Gav, for posting the start of QE2's (Jigsaw #5) first fit ! 

Good luck to the jigsaw crew and I am looking forward to seeing more photos of her build  !

June   :)
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Offline Clydebuilt1971

Jigsaw #5

More fitting out progress as of 01.02.16. The hardest part now awaits..... getting the water right!!!

Wee Caol Ila seems to want to be QE2's latest ship's cat!! 8)


Offline Lynda Bradford

Thanks for the photos Gav.  It is so like a cat to want to be in the middle of whatever is happening.   :)
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Offline Clydebuilt1971

First fit out is complete!

It looks better in reality as the reflection spoils the photo a bit but its impressive nonetheless!!

It is still assembled at the moment but who (if anyone) wants a shot next?

Gav

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Hi Gav -

Thanks for sharing the photos of the first refit of QE2 (Jigsaw # 5) and it is a fine job !  Your crew has done admirable work, especially the ship's cat.   ;D  I bet QE2 (jigsaw) really enjoyed all the attention being lavished on her.

I would love to have a go at the jigsaw, but perhaps she should make the rounds in the UK first ?

June   :)
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I'm still interested, but I can wait if anyone else in the UK is also on the list as I have lots to deal with at the moment.
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Thanks for your kind comments and patience!! Its taken longer than I envisaged to get around to having it made but I think it'll be well worth it!!

My other half Shelagh has indicated she would still like to be the first so the current list is as follows:

(1) Shelagh
(2) June
(3) Isabelle
(4) Peter

And of course anyone else wishing to be added!!

Cant wait for this one to set sail!!

Gav  8)

This is our list for Gav's QE2 jigsaw, and I think Lachlan also wants to be added to the list.  My name can be moved down in the list after the UK shipyards.   :)
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Offline Isabelle Prondzynski

Looking at this list, maybe Peter could be the first to give it a go?

In this way, QE2 could cruise European shores first, before undertaking a transatlantic. As for me, I am still working hard (though intermittently) on "Evening at Sea".

More photos to come soon!

Offline Clydebuilt1971

Thanks for the comments folks,

If Peter is still up for the challenge I will get her crewed and ready for her maiden voyage!!

Peter could you please PM me your postal address sir?

Thanks

Gav

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Consider it done, and thank you.
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QE2 has docked in Epsom; the parcel was waiting on my desk when I got to work this morning. :)

Assembly will probably start at the weekend.
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Great news that dredging was accomplished at your shipyard in time and that docking crew were on hand to receive QE2 (jigsaw).  Refit crew is assembling as we speak !!   ;D
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Hi Peter -

Just wondering if your refit crew is assembled and awaiting the order ?

All the best !

June.  :)
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Still hoping to start at the weekend; first have to get my new main computer sorted - that's been built now ( personally built by the CEO of Sentiaglobal )and will be delivered and installed tomorrow by the same man.  This machine will have a seriously high level of virus protection on it - the same software as used by computers that handle Government top secret work and it will have a one click process to carry out a full external back up with weekly prompting to do so.
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Hi Peter - Your new computer sounds aewsome ! Will it have any art graphics programs available on it ?  June  :)
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