Owners wished for this Pond Model to be restored for the family legacy. It was called the “Thistle”, built by the deceased father, Gordon Bell, many decades ago.

Looking at the remnants of old paint to see what the original colour was. The pancake hull had a few cracks or delamination’s in it that had to be addressed.

A skim coat of waterproof filler was applied to cover anomalies and cracks.

Above waterline was white and below was a “chalkboard green”.

All deck fittings were reconditioned and placed back after deck was sanded and varnished.

A new model stand was built and the mast and boom were sanded and varnished.

The name Gordon Bell was preserved on the transom.

My client wished to retain the original sails. This is the condition they were in before they were cleaned and pressed.

Boom lacing and blocks were installed and mast stepped with stays attached. Rudder and rudder post installed.

The picture here gives the scale of the “Thistle” of Gordon Bell.

The owners liked the old sails on the restored hull, it gave it some historic elegance.