1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[Zyen]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

hey WoG. thought it's about time i post here, and, although im a month or so late, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
first and foremost...that flagbox is absolutely gorgeous. a great gift of quality craftsmanship for one of those that truly deserve it.
a worktable for his shop??? i wouldnt be able to get it dirty, much less WORK on top of it.
beautiful work there.
now, i cant wait to see how that pair of chairs come out.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

While perusing my WoodWorking magazines tonight, I ran into this and thought you guys would enjoy this. I know I did!!!!!.

Click the pic to download and view the PDF file

View attachment ChrisCraft.pdf

 

[Zyen]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

thanks Woody. that was great!

 

[jbcurt00]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Yep ^^^


Looking at the lumber yard racked & stacked FULL w/ Philippine Mahogany, little surprise it's gone....

But great read, thanks

 

[lakelover]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Great article, thanks for posting it. At least once, I'd love to have a ride in one of those woodies, I'll have to put that on my bucket list!

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

My Bucket List, has "Build a Wooden Boat" on it!!!!

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

My Bucket List, has "Build a Wooden Boat" on it!!!!

I believe you will accomplish that!

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

The Good Lord Willin' when I retire in about 4 more years, it will be HIGH on the list. I already have the plans from Glen-L and have been studying them and the builds of others for several years. I think they're burned into my memory down to every measurement and dimension. I've already started "Rat Holing" the Mahogany, Maple and Fir lumber just in case my Retirement Funds run short for materials purchasing. My wife is constantly asking me about that stack of lumber under the tarps beside the shop and why I keep inspecting it and making sure it's protected so well. If I told her the truth, she'd prolly have a sale!!!:facepalm:

 

[electric603]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Which plans did you buy from glen-l. I have the power-row skiff plans. I bought those plans the spring before last but got sidetracked when I bought my rotten fiberglass boat. I hope I can finish the re-build early in the spring and get started on the skiff. The skiff will hopefully be a stepping stone to one of the bigger boats.

 

[Triton II]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Rats, you mean we've got to wait for four years to see a magnificent wooden craft materialise out of your shop Woody... why not get going right now? Just stirring here!

TII

 

[Gibbles]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Love the wood working skills, one day I hope to learn...

 

[mrdjflores]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Isn't there an unwritten rule about using the word 'bucket' and 'boat' in the same sentence?

My Bucket List, has "Build a Wooden Boat" on it!!!!

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

No matter what anybody tells you, this is still the greatest nation in the World!!!!!

We should never Forget....

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Grandson and family here for the weekend. Couldn't go to the lake soo.... We did a little Lawn surfing...

Rembember This.. Well My son and I started the Demo on it today...

Lot's of ROT just like a Boat!!!! Gunna be a LONG Winter!!!!

 

[sphelps]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Awww man !! Ya went surfing with out me ! Your grandson looks like a pro out there ! Tell him to put his right foot a little more forward and bend his knee's a little and he'll be a natural goofy foot ! Left foot forward is a regular foot ..
Can't wait to see the camper come back to life ! I redid an old Starcraft pop up years ago . Looks like a fun project ..

 

[jbcurt00]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Was there a WOG surfing lap of the yard? W/ video perhaps?

Yikes, 'started' isn't quite the word I'd choose to describe this:

I suspect there there were 2 Admirals standing in the driveway, hands on hips, heads shaking slowly port to starboard, w/ THE LOOK, on BOTH faces......

But your grandson probably thought it was the BEST day EVER!

 

[zool]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Grandson and family here for the weekend. Couldn't go to the lake soo.... We did a little Lawn surfing...

Rembember This.. Well My son and I started the Demo on it today...

Lot's of ROT just like a Boat!!!! Gunna be a LONG Winter!!!!

If you ask me, look like youre having more fun than the little guy!


Oh, and someone stole the front of your travel trailer......

 

[tallcanadian]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

The fall leaves look nice, Wood. The leaves here have changed and fallen. Snow is just around the corner. That camper project should be fun to do. I know it will be better than new when your done with it.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Well after 2 days of crawling around under and over this trailer, All I can say is My Brain is a Liar!!! I am NOT 30!!! I AM 63 and FEEL every year of it. I hurt ALL OVER MY BODY!!!! I wonder if I bit off more than I can Chew. I'm just glad that the Major Demolition is Done and the PUT Back has Started The Re-Skinning of the Aluminum sheeting is the only Major thing left to do and I'm hoping that won't be too bad. It's gunna take a Week for me to re-coup from this weekend!!! My Son thinks I'm a Wuss!!!! The Admiral thinks I'm Crazy!!! I think they're both right!!!!:facepalm:

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

One of the guys on my Woodworking Forum built this for his Grandson and I thought you iBoaters would appreciate his efforts. I know I Did!!!