P1041 The Archer

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   Another milestone passed in the story of the refurbishment of ex-HMS Gay Archer. This shot shows the happy but tired owners after a successful first test running of both Turbo charged Detroit Diesels (glimpsed through the open hatchway). Another hic-cup overcome, (owing to a costly 'blown' Turbo - fixed just minutes before this test), really means that the movement from the Marina can now be contemplated as early as next week.

Also in shot to the left can be seen Mrs A Lunt (standing next to the lady in the yellow coat). Mrs A Lunt is the widow of Frank Lunt, the previous owner, who purchased the vessel from the RN.

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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 October 2005 at 7:40pm
	Another milestone passed in the story of the refurbishment of ex-HMS Gay Archer. This shot shows the happy but tired owners after a successful first test running of both Turbo charged Detroit Diesels (glimpsed through the open hatchway). Another hic-cup overcome, (owing to a costly 'blown' Turbo - fixed just minutes before this test), really means that the movement from the Marina can now be contemplated as early as next week. Also in shot to the left can be seen Mrs A Lunt (standing next to the lady in the yellow coat). Mrs A Lunt is the widow of Frank Lunt, the previous owner, who purchased the vessel from the RN.
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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 October 2005 at 4:11pm
	Since the above photo was taken it has been decided that the move South, to Watchet Harbour, Somerset UK, will be postponed until next year. It is hoped however that the vessel will be 'wintering' at IWM Manchester and the move from the Marina will be made in the not too distant future.
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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 November 2005 at 9:16am
	ex-HMS Gay Archer has made its first major trip and is now berthed at Salford Quay.
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Christian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 June 2005 Location: Gibraltar Status: Offline Points: 775	Post Options Post Reply Quote Christian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 November 2005 at 4:57pm
	Gonna have to add Gay Archer (and a Dark Class) to collection of models.Can anyone help with where to get plans?(or kits??)

Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 November 2005 at 9:37pm
	Hello Christian The plans of Gay Archer were originally available from Marine Modeller Plans Service (drawn by Les Brown) I think they are still available from Model Dockyard Ltd Cornwall (UK) their code being MAR 2554. I have not heard of a commercial outlet for the Dark class as yet Best of luck with the models Regards
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