Commodores Challenge

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

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

[Tim CooperParticipant @timcooper90034]

Thanks Bob

We have spoken a few times. Last time , I think, you asked questions about my Eezebilt OSA 1 model I started in Lockdown 1.

Tim

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Prop shaft and Motor drive sorted out for the time being

Now working on the Keel area

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Just out of interest, are there any Etherow Club members reading this thread. please?

Bob Abell

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Motor. Propshaft and Rudder in position now

Need to squeeze in the Motor Controller, Radio Gear and battery in somewhere yet

All good fun

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain Bob

What a very interesting challenge, slipper launches are beautiful craft and seem to glide across the water.

I will watch your continuing build and hopefully be able to visit the lake when you take her for the first voyage.

All the best

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

You had me a bit worried. the last few weeks. matey

Pleased to hear from you again, old friend

I don`t think the Club Members have taken up the Challenge yet, as the event doesn`t take place till September

Can`t imagine any members building the 15" version though……Not enough room for the gear

As you will see…..

Made a start on the crew compartment, having roughly laid out the gear first

The gear will fit below the Crew box floor OK

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Good work Bob. I see the `usual` gear drive to the rudder has re-appeared!

15 inches is a bit small, and I would be thinking about crew members for a boat that size, or any size really. As I may have said before, something like this needs to be built around available drivers. Shouldn`t be an issue at your size though.

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you Ashley for your words of appreciation

I really am enjoying the challenge of this Challenge!

I`m a little surprised that a few Etherow club members have not got involved yet, but I suppose the September Comp time is a long way away, hey?

Cheers my mate

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain Bob

This is probably a silly question but is part of the challenge being able to build and fit out a 15inch model, getting the RC equipment into the sloping superstructure would certainly be a challenge in itself.

Paul.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

You got it in one!

I wouldn`t be surprised if a few miniatures turn up in September

The Webmaster, for instance. Geoff Garside makes his own Radio Gear! I think you spoke to the chap yourself at an Ellesmere Boat show, about five years ago, remember him?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I remember Geoff and his amazing skill to split radio signals, a fiendishly clever chap.

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

I find building small gives you no leeway in the trim department. Most of my models are “experimental” and I try to build in the most adjustment I can principally for battery location as I am never sure where the weight might need to be when running.

It does mean that some boats are compromised in that the battery ends up at one end or the other and then gear I have squeezed in subsequently didn’t need to be squeezed in, but that’s the way of things.

i can imagine that 15 inches is big enough to put small gear into but leaves precious little room to shift ballast about to get the best running performance. It also gives a lightweight and tender boat in any sort of ‘weather’. Your larger build should give yo plenty of leeway for ballast adjustment for a good look when under power.

Nice to see the 850, should give you more than enough power for the boat.

I have some left over mahogany veneer…I am seriously contemplating a slipper….nice easy build, lots of flat surfaces for easy veneering. will have to see what sort of pilots I have available,,,…

Ashley

Edited By ashley needham on 24/04/2021 19:28:50

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

its a while since i looked in on this one…………..but she is coming on beautifully Bob………

i'll spend more time watching it from now on.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Welcome back, Neil

Ashley, I look forward to your building a veneered Slipper Launch. it would be very interesting

At the moment, finding an accessible position for the rudder servo is proving difficult. Might have to break into the hollow keel section.

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Could you use your model aircraft skills and position the rudder servo in the bow then use a sleeved push rod to connect it to the rudder?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks for the suggestion, Paul, but I`ve got the rudder mech sorted now…..Well nearly, anyway

There`s no room left in the bows, the motor has filled the void

Pictures shortly

All the best, my mate

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

My solution

The rear seats will hide the sprocket

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Working on the crew compartment

Only got room for two adults and a picnic hamper

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Front hatch fitted

Time to work on the keel section now

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Captain Bob

Are you going to veneer and varnish this little treasure?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

Got some Fablon material in stock from the last Vintage Gentleman`s Cruiser

It should be good enough

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hull construction

Sorting out the formers

A tricky area is where the sheeting moves from the keel ledge strip to the top edge of the keel, without looking like a dog`s dinner!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

That didn`t take long!

Well, they are simple straight cuts, added a few more too

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

So far so good

Laid the first hull skin and it`s fits nicely

Very pleasing

The retaining strings are anchored at the back on screw hooks and pass over the model area to be clamped and a heavy weight, hangs down at the front as required. This is much better than lacky bands

Fiendishly clever, eh?

Bob

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