Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Excellent Bob, That is about as I see it for Paul`s initial picture, if that is the game. I rather like the look of the flat at the stern and for my money the rear could look OK with just a well and leather studded cushioned seats in, although the "cabin" in the picture is more of a glass box with roof and should not look too heavy.

The funnel is a bit tall, but I would play around with the height of that a bit to see if you would like a slightly taller item than the original, which could be said to be a bit squat, depending on personal taste.

Ashley

 

Edited By ashley needham on 11/10/2014 08:42:24

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Ashley

I'll make the rear section, because it is unusual and adds interest and I like the idea of steps going down to the engines, and with a bit of luck we may be able to see the twin drives

I think the chimney is an oval shape in the plan view

Bob

[Diede van AbsParticipant @diedevanabs87670]

Now see, Bob, although the chimney is not quite "there" yet, you can already see it improves the look of the overall boat. You'll be fine once it is time for detailing.

Ashley, I actually think the aft roofing is just a roof with a glass front, further only supported by frames where you can pull canvas round when the weather gets really foul or when moored…?

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Di. yes thats probably the size of it. I hadnt given it that much thoiught to be honest.

Ashley

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

Posted by Paul T on 10/10/2014 14:11:51:

Amy

Antipodean hardboard must be made from stronger materials than the stuff we get in the UK, Bob would get better results building his canoe out of cornflakes.

Paul

Aye Paul, we're made of stout stuff down here! (hmmm cornflakes and Amjoop, may be onto something there…)

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Slowly slowly catchee Monkey…….(Private joke for Jetty)

Nice funnel…eh?

Almost the full story…..What do you think, Paul?

Bob……I like it too

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

All in harmony now Bob. Gets my vote.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Amy

Like the man said…………..With the Chimney and Poop, the model will transform itself

It can only get better, from now on!

Capt Bob

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Looking at the stern view photograph of Sea Dog (posted 16/10), if this is how the model will look, it will certainly be an eye-catcher.

Tony

[Diede van AbsParticipant @diedevanabs87670]

Well, Bob, what did I tell you? The chimney and poop nailed it, did they? Sometimes you just have to push on before starting to worry about the looks!

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob. Top notch. Great proportions, top hole.

Mahogany veneer on the side, 21 coats of varnish. Just the ticket.

Ashley

[Diede van AbsParticipant @diedevanabs87670]

^^ I am with Ashley ^^

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks chaps

Very pleased we are on the right track as last

Looking forward to further progress

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Are you still fitting the boat with Abell drives?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

I certainly am going for the Twin Abell drives!

They will look super and compliment the Vintage theme, but unfortunately…..Rather expensive!

Wonder how four motors will sound, running together?…….. They could set up some interesting harmony`s?

What size of prop so we need?…………60mm look about the max?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain Bob

The Abell units could very easily set up some odd harmonics especially in a large model….the hull will act like double bass and amplify the sounds. You might have to add some felt pads inside the hull to dampen the sounds.

The designed propeller size(for scale purposes) is 70mm but the final choice will ultimately depend upon the power output of the twin motor units.

Paul

 

Edited By Paul T on 14/10/2014 14:23:37

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Bob and Paul…

The build is looking great as usual…

It all looks to be coming along, look forward to seeing the engine room with all that power.

Best regards,

Ian

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Ian

It'll be quite some time before we start the motor drive builds

I'm really looking forward to it too

Bob

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

Looking really great Bob. The funnel etc really does bring it to life. Keep it up. Looking forward to seeing those Abel drives in action.

Andy

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Ahoy there!….Me `arties……( Robert Newton`s impression of Long John Silver! )

Pretty convincing…eh?

What?….Who`s Robert Newton?…….Shame on those who don`t know!

Latest stage of work in progress

Funnel reduced and Canopy produced

Get me eye glass on that there Ship`s Wheel………Almost in scale?

Shiver me plywoods!

Capt Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

Nice joinery work on the rear canopy roof

Are you going to have the wheelhouse doors opening?

Paul

Get em Bullseye (Robert Newton`s portrayal of ?)

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

I hope to have opening doors all round

Don't understand the "Get em Bull'seye" comment?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Bob

The bullseye comment was keeping up with your Bobby Newton theme, I was going to use the Mr Fix reference but thought it might be to easy.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I'm still no wiser!

I think we are on cross purposes?

Bob

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Did Robert Newton play Bill Sykes? I'd guess it was in the David Lean version of Oliver Twist, with Alec Guinness as Fagin and Tony Newley as Dodger – yes? (Bullseye was Bill Sykes' dog). Sorry – I digress.
Paul – you're a very brave man to allow your design to be built by a contractor and modified publicly in real time by a committee. I don't allow anyone to see my designs until they're ready to put onto the water, by which time it's far too late to change anything.

Dave M

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