Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

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Originally Posted by jackiewilson

One of the reasons I tried to make a really good job of the “Rollers” is because, I sent a picture to BONHAMS the very Posh, upmarket auctioneers of one of my early efforts.
A certain Mr WILSON told me , no thank you, we’re not interested ! Items have to have a value of a minimum of £150——- Now believe it or not—— this got right up my left nostril—— pissed me off in no uncertain terms. But, —- on the upside—- everything I’ve done in that direction has been top class.
ive only sold one under a thousand——- that was to a friend !
Now they’re all finished——- I can get on with “Finishing” the six offshore Iconic historical boats——- two twin hills and four monos.
Ive always been a bit of a bugger when it comes to putting the final touches to anything—- my mind invariably goes off at a tangent and onto a new concept long before the finish.
Watch out for half a dozen boats in rapid succession—— they’re all shaped up except for the finishing touches—— where are you John Schubert When I need you?

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I'm here but not there, although wish that I was.

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Originally Posted by John Schubert

I'm here but not there, although wish that I was.

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Nearly there John—— always find it difficult to put the lid on one of my bigger “ concepts” !
Trouble is — I usually want to get on with the next project long before I’ve finished the current piece!.
One of my many failings .
Not my place to comment on the United States President— or his policies— I do not have the right !
I haven’t forgotten “Lockerbie” or the murder of PC Fletcher outside the Iran Embassy—- the twin towers atrocity. World leaders and politicians have pussyfooted around these issues for years.
Minority terrorist organisations have got away with murder because it’s not Pollitically Correct to nuke the bastards. So it was natural that when Trump made the decision that enough is enough and terminate the ringleader there would be repercussions——- fingers pointed—-. Tree huggers screaming “Foul “——- in the end analysis he had the balls to make a decision—— something that has been sadly lacking in world leaders for decades.
Just my opinion !

Unearthed the first “Wing” I ever attempted—— EL DIABLO—- all in black . Wooden hulls with a stainless centre section. Complete with a pair of straight sixes on its bum. Even has gearcases and props.
So I stuck it on one of my trademark mountings—— a steel pétanque Boulle——- dont look anywhere near as neglected now.
Nothing like a wing running flat —— or even reaching for the skies—— if that’s what floats your boat?
Upholstery should be ready this weekend for the last of the SILVER GHOSTS—— looks resplendent now it’s got all the trimmings in place.
Thought I might have a crack at the white wings——- 700 and 7000—- IMHO they were without a shadow of doubt, the two prettiest wings ever!
Thats after I’ve finished the half dozen unfinished boats that have. Been lurking around forever !!!!
Ifi get half a chance I’ll post a couple of pickies of what I’m aiming at.
Wasted a good portion of the day trying to fernagle a passable “ Spirit of ecstasy “ ——- nothing’s worked up to now, but I’ve got High hopes and ambition.

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This is the very first wing I ever tried to cobble together——- never quite came up to muster, so it got dumped out in the shed.
Stuck in on a half tidy mount—- suddenly its looking a lot more friendly!

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Nearly there ! Just the upholstery and she’s done!

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Over the years I’ve carved out dozens of them —— lots winding up on the scrap heap because they didn’t come up to muster——- today I decided to bin them!
Had a look through some of the all metal ones—— I have over thirty ready for concepts to put them on!!

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Bet there isn’t a single old fart out there who doesn’t know what this is——- I use it a couple of times a week, even in this day and age !

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Found this a couple of years ago at the car boot sale—— it’s a franklin mint model in rickety condition —- cost me a tenner, but I’m a sucker for the Silver Ghost!

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Went for lunch at Shoreham Airports Hummingbird Restaurant—— really good food and stinking cheap —— £35 for three of us. We had to wait to get a seat, but it was well worth it.
Its a really iconic building—- 1930 and it’s still exactly the same.

So your Donald got it right first time—— he told you Iran shot down the Boeing —— this is a big boys game, the stakes are very high, time for all to get behind the president.
Take a long hard look at the UK if you want to know what happens when a house is divided——- years of dithering and squabbling—— country goes to the dogs.
Politicians are the most important people on earth—— ask any one of ‘em.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b7&oe=5EA7E23BFor you jackie

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c5&oe=5E9CE762another one

Question Johnno ???
What do those two pictures have in common ?

[QUOTE=jackiewilson;3183313]Question Johnno ???
What do those two pictures have in common ?[/QUO

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