Commodores Challenge

Good work Bob.

Will you veneer the hull as well as the top, or just stain-varnish the sides?

Ashley

The sub base is almost finished

Will cut out the top deck next while the hull is a stable platform to work on?....eh?

Hoping to fit an MFA 850 motor inside, that should be ideal. since I`ve got two in stock already

This going to be fun, fellows

Bob

Hi There Ashley

I could use proper veneer or the sticky Fablon stuff

As I used on the big launch, Gentleman`s Vintage Cruiser. some years back

BTW....... Have you heard from Paul Thomason lately?

I sent him a PM last week, but have not had a reply

I hope he`s OK/

Bob

Ashley

Remember these two models?

They both used Fablon successfully

Bob

ps......I haven`t sailed the small cruiser yet!

I remember those Bob, and very effective, the fablon. Might be worth another go, would be much cheaper, and if varnished afterwards, would have that nice shine.

Ashley

Made a bold start on the main deck

Cut a large hole to accommodate the seating box

With further hatches for access to the motor drive, up front and a hatch at the rear for the rudder mech

The MFA 850 Motor looks a nice size, in proportion with the hull length

Bob

Deck access holes sorted out

Might as well get the prop sorted out now, before the keel and vee hull are added

All good fun

Bob

Bob

Fitted the Motor Drive and Prop Shaft roughly into position

Worked out OK

Bob

Bob

I enjoyed the video of the Slo Mo 2.

I don't remember the build blog. I guess it was quite big? Love the driver / pilot. I might even consider making a smaller version.

Don't think I could make one as good as that though.

Tim

Hello Tim

The SLO MO 2 Build was about ten years ago and based on a Broads Cruiser

It was 40" overall and was a good sailer and spectacular with the animated driver

Have you spoken to me before?

I`m getting on a bit these days and my memory for names is rather poor

You can make anything once you get started

Have a go

Sob