AMModels 536 Report post #26 Posted December 28, 2007 http://www.bcn-society.co.uk/showbigpic.php?pic=roy16_1_big found on the bcn society website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Sinclair 11 Report post #27 Posted January 3, 2008 Hi SteveIve lost your email add so i thought id try this way. Ive found some photo's of glenfield at bumblehole. One is of dad forming the counter with the aid of 2 cyclinders a very large piece of timber with Max holding the plate. He used star class plans for the stern ( the same were used for glenfield 2 with the allen touch ) and the stem bar came from claytons along with the bolinder and prop. i helped him hold it up to the old stern while he marked arround the inside edge. I remember because at 10 i had ajob to hold it resulting in a little ear ache!!(any one who knew dad will know what i'm about ) i think Max came to my aid. Ill have to check with Max but i think the counter of Ballinger was constructed in the shed on the farm at Romsley. Martin Ballinger, the other half of Glenfield, is now moored at Kings Bromley, Trent and Mersey. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveE 0 Report post #28 Posted January 6, 2008 Ballinger, the other half of Glenfield, is now moored at Kings Bromley, Trent and Mersey. Max Thanks for this, Max. Is the boat off-line because we came past there in terrible weather on 18th November and didn't see her? We're now approaching Stone and it may be a bit far to go back - shame. Regards Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Sinclair 11 Report post #29 Posted January 12, 2008 Yes it was fun, Eric Pike was on Adder and Peter Freakley telling us all about our mistakes. A wonderful time on the BCN. Max Ballinger,the other half of Glenfield is now moored at Kings Bromley, Trent and Mersey. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #30 Posted November 15, 2020 Hi everyone iv recently become the proud new owner of glenfield and over the next year or so will be taking her back to a hull and starting agin all the info on this thread has been great 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max's son 52 Report post #31 Posted November 15, 2020 Hi Adam Dad recorded Ballinger works here https://worcestervista.com/index.php/mechanics/renovating-ballinger/ I also found this picture Hope you enjoy your boat and may be one day will meet the other half Ballinger somewhere, I know it was sold last year I believe the new owner also owns a working boat Cheers Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #32 Posted November 15, 2020 Thanks Ian iv read all the bits on here thanks for the photo I’ll try to do the okd girl proud your dad built a beautiful hull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max's son 52 Report post #33 Posted November 15, 2020 Cheers Adam Dad only helped Albert build Glenfield and built Ballinger with the skills Albert taught him good to see both are floating 50 years on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #34 Posted November 15, 2020 It is should be ok for another 50 after restoration do you have any other on Albert I’d love to know a bit more about him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray T 1186 Report post #35 Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) On 12/01/2008 at 16:31, Max Sinclair said: Ballinger,the other half of Glenfield is now moored at Kings Bromley, Trent and Mersey. Max It still is, well, was until lockdown, not allowed in unless essential. https://www.ballinger.online/ Nice little video here: Not so sure about the music though. Edited November 15, 2020 by Ray T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #36 Posted November 15, 2020 Thanks lovley looking boat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen-in-Wellies 1595 Report post #37 Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, max's son said: Hope you enjoy your boat and may be one day will meet the other half Ballinger somewhere, If you find Ballinger and crash Glenfield in to it fast enough you could reunite the two halves. 😁 @Adamwalker64, enjoy your new to you boat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #38 Posted November 15, 2020 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max's son 52 Report post #39 Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Adamwalker64 said: It is should be ok for another 50 after restoration do you have any other on Albert I’d love to know a bit more about him Albert (on the right) by his Landrover with a petter engine. I am sure his tyres are bald Next two from the Allen Register website, He worked at Les Allens boat yard, was also a farmer at Romsely near Bromsgrove The last is from the BCN newsletter Martin is son used to be on this site, under the name mab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #40 Posted November 15, 2020 Great photos love the fact he built her for himself and kept it many years was in a sad state when I got her been in a field left unloved since 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave moore 493 Report post #41 Posted November 15, 2020 Currently, Glenfield is in Suffolk on hardstanding where new owner Kevin Blick is making alterations prior to a re launch. The boat is out of the water to ease travelling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max's son 52 Report post #42 Posted November 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, dave moore said: Currently, Glenfield is in Suffolk on hardstanding where new owner Kevin Blick is making alterations prior to a re launch. The boat is out of the water to ease travelling. Hi Dave I was replying to Adam who says he has just bought Glenfield, who is Kevin? Cheers Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave moore 493 Report post #43 Posted November 15, 2020 Ah....there were 2 Glenfields, I recall. The Allen built second boat was the one I was referring to, Glenfield No 2. Kevin and Vicky Blick are the current owners, he used to write for Canal Boat magazine, as did Vicky. Perhaps Adam has bought the earlier boat, I don’t know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max's son 52 Report post #44 Posted November 15, 2020 I just found Glenfield No 2 details (name confusion) May be Adam can post a photo of his Glenfield and we will know which boat he has Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #45 Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, dave moore said: Ah....there were 2 Glenfields, I recall. The Allen built second boat was the one I was referring to, Glenfield No 2. Kevin and Vicky Blick are the current owners, he used to write for Canal Boat magazine, as did Vicky. Perhaps Adam has bought the earlier boat, I don’t know... Great photos love the fact he built her for himself and kept it many years was in a sad state when I got her been in a field left unloved since 2011 Great photos love the fact he built her for himself and kept it many years was in a sad state when I got her been in a field left unloved since 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #46 Posted November 15, 2020 Mines the original bantock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max's son 52 Report post #47 Posted November 15, 2020 Thanks Adam do you have any pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #48 Posted November 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, max's son said: Thanks Adam do you have any pictures? I do I’m just trying to work out how to put them on here 😡 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave moore 493 Report post #49 Posted November 15, 2020 Adam, I’ve just been speaking with Albert’s son, Martin. We work together from time to time. He’d like to speak with you about Glenfield, if you PM me I’ll give you his phone number. I alerted him earlier to this thread. Cheers, Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamwalker64 2 Report post #50 Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Adamwalker64 said: I do I’m just trying to work out how to put them on here 😡 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites