well the snap was done today, I did the easy end and Bill did the business end, i learned loads from him today so my greatest thanks must go to him.... we discussed about how hard the metal actually is, it may still need hardening..mine will be a test bench...he has the facilities to make further snaps for those that need them..and now that he has a pattern he can turn them around quite quickly so folk that want any just shout up and we will get something sorted....they are quite light weight so postage is not expensive they can be made by him to specification ie length...diameter of rod...shank size etc etc...
The lower hull has now been etch primed... cam plate and rollers rebuilt and painted... just need to get her buttoned up now and she can be base coated and rebuilt.