boat hull wanted

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

looking for a wood or plastic boat hull 2 ft cargo type loking to build grand son a cheap boat have all the gear for it gordon

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

John. Build your own. two one-piece sides, a stern and a flat bottom.. 1.5mm ply, balsa botton, balsa bulkheads.

Build it "Glynn Guest" style. An afternoons work on a sunny day with superglue and PVA or 5-min epoxy. Use sanding sealer to seal, smooth and waterproof (dries in minutes) and best halfords spray paint for under and top coat. On a hot day you could easily complete a hull ready for fitting out (and what a clever grandpa you would be!!)

Google a few images, make a sketch full size, draw in the bulkheads, draw in the gear. Design top (which you would be doing anyway) job done !

Ashley

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

thanks ashley have found a glynn guest plan . higgings boat the biggest job now to find out where to buy the wood gordon

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

A good supplier of balsa, ply, spruce etc. Also some useful accessories and a rather nice little boat…

**LINK**

DM

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

thanks dave for link nice link trouble is at my age 82 only know feet and inches not 3/32 etc gordon

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Gordon

3/32" is in inches…………. It would be 2.5mm if it were metric. It's a while since we measured balsa sheet thickness in cubits.

Dave M

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 22/06/2013 15:06:57

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

John. Higgins boat is of course something fast and not of the cargo type, but probably more suitable for a grandson!

Things that kiddies like when looking at the boats on a Sunday.

A) water squirters B) speed c) figures on boats (or at least, the Mums like pointing out the little men D) crocodiles E) speed F) speed G) did I mention speed?

Ashley

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

hi ashley what motor and prop would i need i have a 7.2 3300 nimi battery

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

If you actually want to make a Higgins Motor Torpedo Boat then you can buy the wood pack from MyHobbyStore:

**LINK**

Colin

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

…and the plans, which will have a motor suggested on it! Depending on the grandson you can always fit slightly smaller motors.

Ashley

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Actually, have just reread the advert for the upcoming MB "special", which has free plans for a beginners steam tramp..your original choice of hull type, and a model that could be packed with interesting detail on deck, and grossly over powered to provide fun for small boys.!

I have ordered my copy despite as far as I can see there being a few questionable articles by persons who shall remain nameless..

Ashley

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Ashley
Don't be so hard on yourself. The next one you write will be much better……………….won't it?
DM

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Ashley

You shouldn't worry so much after all if MB readers don't like your prose you can always try Blue Peter….

Personally I am looking forward to reading the account of a kit build from a little known but highly skilled author who had a workshop built especially for the article.

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

I just cant compete with someone who has built a new workshop to do an article.

I will be very interested in the "XX" rated articles as per the pictures on the right hand side..

Only if I can choose my co-presenter, although she will be a bit wrinkly by now.

Ashley

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

The xx page was a pre production model Ashley, sorry to disappoint you! I hear you are preparing a new article on 'How I built my new workshop and everything in it from hardboard'. Can't wait!

Colin

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

after noon all i have the plan have the wood have started the hull only want to know what motor and prop to use thanks gordon

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

after noon all i have the wood also the plans for the higgings boat just want to know what motor.. have started the hull battery is a 7.2 3300 nini

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

PS AND PROP GORDON

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

"Personally I am looking forward to reading the account of a kit build from a little known but highly skilled author who had a workshop built especially for the article."

Make that two articles, Paul…………………. ………. and jealousy won't get you an admission ticket.
That said, it's a tip at the moment with three models on the go; the assorted tools and effects of the guy who's doing the garden building work (two months gone and counting), and the daily 'cooking' of SMT circuit boards for an electronics project which is still under wraps.

One is a busy bee at present, and one is happy when one is busy! Looking forward to reading how you go about designing a model – I bet it's different from Ashley's and mine.

GORDON
Glynn will have made reference in the article to the type of motor and battery pack he used. If it's one of his geared-drive jobs and you don't fancy the work/noise then you could substitute a standard MFA 540/1 motor and use your 7.2v pack. In that event I'd suggest a 3 blade prop (35mm dia) although others might prefer a 2-blade type.

Dave M

[john blanks 1Participant @johnblanks1]

dave thanks for info will go with you gordon

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Design..this is an unknown word in the West Molesy boat/seaplane building yard. I start with a sketch and then see how it goes…

Two! the man is caning the expenses!

Gordon. I would totally agree with Daves suggestion, good starting point. There are loads of motors that will fit if you make a mount for a 540, and then want to up the performance, they will be a straight swap..something to note. Brass props do look the best, naturally, BUT.. Plastic two blade props are very cheap .

Ashley

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Ashley:

'Design..this is an unknown word in the West Molesy boat/seaplane building yard. I start with a sketch and then see how it goes…'

Possibly the biggest understatement since Columbus told his wife that he was popping out for a quick sail around the bay.

Dave:

I bet that your definition of untidy (a bit of dust on a drill bit) is vastly different to what my wife has to put up with.

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Paul, I dont like to over design anything you know.

Tidy?? Cor, another strange word.

Ashley

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