Margoletta

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18 September 2025 at 17:36 #126499
Stephen Garrad
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A couple of previous posts I’ve made about Margoletta have been in the Ezi Kote thread but I thought it better to start a new one for any more questions which I’m sure will crop up as this is the first model of this type & construction that I’ve done. I’ve made a start, we’ll see how we go on. It needs to be done for Christmas.

So the first question is really for Ray, the designer. What scale is Margoletta? I cant find any info on the plan or article and I’ve no experience of Broads cruisers, what was a typical length for this type of boat and I can work it out.

Thanks

Stephen
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23 September 2025 at 16:10 #126520
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Stephen,

Sorry I missed your post, I’d say 32 – 35 feet length is what I had in mind, artistic licence as she is freelance 🙂

I have started a while back Herbert Woods Delight at 1/12th scale which I had a holiday on a couple of years ago, I must get back on it soon, just finishing the Slipper launch.

Regards Ray
23 September 2025 at 21:19 #126522
Stephen Garrad
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Hi Ray

Thanks very much for your reply. At 32ft long, Margoletta at 24″ that would be a scale of 1/16th. I’ll keep a lookout for some suitable figures & a record player!!! I cant remember how many there were on Margoletta in Coot Club, can you?

I’ve cut out all the hull frames and keel and now doing the fine adjustments to fit them all together, prop shaft in the keel so making progress. Working with my favourite material – wood.

Stephen
23 September 2025 at 22:13 #126523
Colin Bishop
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At 1:16 scale check out the Bruder posable farm figures. I have used these in my Fairey power boats and Greek Fishing Boat. You can easily repaint then in alternative colours.

Bruder Figures

Colin
24 September 2025 at 22:43 #126531
Stephen Garrad
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Thanks for that Colin, I’ll have a look.

Stephen
10 November 2025 at 16:29 #126835
Stephen Garrad
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She’s finished!!

I’ve really enjoyed this build, its the first time I’ve done a real scratch build. The first I did was a wooden narrowboat kit, the second a lifeboat kit, the third a puffer, scratch built on a grp hull so this was completely different.

Grandson, for who it was built as he is a big Swallows & Amazon fan, was chuffed to bits on his 14th birthday yesterday, lets hope he keeps his interest in modelling, we’ve had some great fun and days out over the last few years.

I don’t remember where I first heard about Ray Woods 1st plan in Model Boats in June 2005 but thanks Ray, I really enjoyed it.

What next? I’m going to the other extreme, I’ve got a boat in a bottle I started probably 25 years ago, I’m going to finish that off I think.

Stephen
10 November 2025 at 17:44 #126837
Chris Fellows
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I should think he was chuffed, a great present and you have made a lovely job of the build. Scratch building is more work but it is very satisfying.

Chris
11 November 2025 at 09:14 #126838
ashley needham
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Yes. To echo everyone else, very nice.

Scratchbuilding the only way to go!

Ashley
11 November 2025 at 10:08 #126842
Ray Wood 3
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Well done Stephen,

The design for Margoletta has stood the test of time, and maybe my most popular being the first one that I produced, I hope your grandson enjoys playing boats like we do 🙂

Regards Ray
11 November 2025 at 11:20 #126843
Colin Bishop
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Very smart Stephen. I always enjoy building the hull as well as the upperworks, all my own work!

Colin
11 November 2025 at 16:46 #126844
Richard Simpson
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@richardsimpson88330
What a beautiful present and something he will always remember you by. Hopefully it might tempt him into wanting to have a go himself.
11 November 2025 at 22:01 #126848
Stephen Garrad
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@stephengarrad28964
Thanks everyone for all your positive comments. I certainly enjoyed the build and I’m now a big fan of Superphatic glue that I think it was Colin that recommended. I think I might send Margoletta in to “your models” in the magazine.

Stephen
11 November 2025 at 22:12 #126849
Colin Bishop
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Yes, do that in ther My Models section. I’m sure the editor will welcome it.

Quite agree re Superphatic. I am currently making a lot of use of it in my Silver Mist build. It is an excellent alternative to superglue when you are working with wood and nicer to use.

Colin
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