Build a Slipper Launch
ashley needham | 17/04/2021 17:44:41 |
![]() 7640 forum posts 159 photos | Good work Bob. Will you veneer the hull as well as the top, or just stain-varnish the sides? Ashley |
Bob Abell | 17/04/2021 17:49:55 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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
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Bob Abell | 17/04/2021 18:53:50 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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 |
Bob Abell | 17/04/2021 19:02:40 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Ashley Remember these two models? They both used Fablon successfully Bob ps......I haven`t sailed the small cruiser yet! |
ashley needham | 17/04/2021 22:35:06 |
![]() 7640 forum posts 159 photos | 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 |
Bob Abell | 18/04/2021 09:46:35 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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 |
Bob Abell | 18/04/2021 15:23:41 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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 |
Bob Abell | 19/04/2021 13:21:25 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Fitted the Motor Drive and Prop Shaft roughly into position Worked out OK Bob |
Tim Cooper | 19/04/2021 17:17:55 |
![]() 464 forum posts 190 photos | 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 |
Bob Abell | 19/04/2021 19:23:59 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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 |
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