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Gunner’s Model Designs

There was an interesting article I came across not so long ago.  This is an especially interesting Web-Site for any reader who has children.  It was written by Gunnar Sillén, of Sweden.  I came across his very interesting website because he took a holiday on the English Oxford (Narrow) Canal in 2009 and made a model narrowboat design.

When you visit his website, (Click here), you will see the stunning English countryside, all green and lush.  I am sure you will enjoy the stand of his photography too!”

From his very successful holiday, there appeared a reference in one of the Canal forums regarding the making of his model Narrowboat, which is how I came upon his  website.  It is mostly written in English.

All the models and directions for making them, (They are excellent), can be downloaded from here and there are a variety of his creations, (Models) to make.  It includes Christmas decorations too! The narrowboat was is primarily due to his recent holiday on one in 2009.

When you view the photographs of his finished models, you will be amazed at the realism.  Take note of the water the ships are “floating” on, in the models.  The finish is very realistic and every model is to an extremely high standard. The photography is also worthy of noting, as it compliments his work.

Gunner has been very generous and has made all his designs “Downloadable” and Free of Any Charge.  He does stipulate though, that he gets upset if anyone uses this for profit.  Please don’t do this!

I have reprinted an extract from Gunner’s personal Email to me:

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Hi Allan,

I have nothing against you presenting a reference or a link to my web page (www.bildrum.se/narrowboat.htm) as long as your mission is of serious nature.

If I could help spreading the interest in British canals I am just very happy. The tour in the Narrowboat is no doubt among the best tours I have ever made.

What I do not like is to have my models presented as downloads (free or for sale) from other web sites.  ### END OF EXTRACT ####

Please do not abuse Guner’s generosity and don’t use any part of his web site for gain or any form of business activity!

I hope you noticed that he makes a comment that his holiday on the English Canals was one of the *BEST HOLIDAYS* he has ever had!

This confirms my experiences.  When talking to holiday makers on  hire narrowboats they too, ofetn make similar comments.  Some, (Like me), have taken a number of these holidays.  My family booked over 20 canal holidays over the years.  We usually took our immediate relatives.

My continued interest in canals and boating led me to obtaining my own boat and I now live on “Pengalanty”.  It is my floating home and I love it!