December 2017 meeting

03 December 2017
Meeting hosted by Lee Valley Tools, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The theme of the meeting was "Understanding Ship Line Drawings"
A handout was given to each attendee explaining line drawings for their reference.
Three full size line drawings of HMS Elephant (1786-1830) were spread out on the table and a copy of the original build contract was also brought in.

Members brought in their models displaying various stages of builds.

• A scratch build model of The Hayling Hoy a harbour supply vessel of 1760 that worked in Portsmouth, England.
• A model of the Bluenose II being reconditioned by a member.
• An early 1800's 24 Pdr naval gun model from a 'Life Like Hobby' kit. 
• A model 1940 Chris Craft Barrel Back Lake Boat (R/C motor boat) from a Dumas kit.