Lipton Challenger
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Before Restoration
An old 30’s pond model arrived for restoration with all parts complete. Owner wanted new suit of sails, rigging and restored paint to original colours.
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Restoring to Original Colours
After paint layers were removed, the original colours were reveled. The hull was conditioned and new colours started.
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Bottom Coat
New blue paint masked off, bottom red applied.
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Detail Missing
After deck refinished, parts that were missing had to be research before they were fabricated. Existing slide bar refinished.
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Old and new.
Old refurbished parts and new fabrications installed.
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Steering
New steering apparatus installed.
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Swing Bar
Main Boom Sheet Swing Bar attached.
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Model Stand
After deck fittings installed, new stand was constructed with a name plate.
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New Sail
Old battons slid into new sail, brass rings hold Mainsail to mast.
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New Forsail
New Foresail attached, stays and tackle installed.
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After Restoration
Restored pond model, “Lipton Challenger” back at owners home..