Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

We had no problem, Paul……It sailed down!

The wheels were excellent

Very sorry to hear that you can`t make it this year, afterall

Home and loved ones, must come first though

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob. Excellent interior shots indeed.

If you are leaving the rear wheels on can I suggest you paint them (tyres and all) with a darkish grey to hide them underwater..not black….mid to dark grey.

It looks very nice but very white. Is there going to be any more paint put on ? I cant help thinking that just possibly the fore-deck could be a different colour..non-slip green or whatever (personal taste remark here)

Is that the pilot you are holding ??

Ashley

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Ashley

I actually replied to your post, from Ellesmere Port show, but the WiFi was so feeble, it couldn`t even get out the door!

The decks will be painted a buff colour with ink planking lines, which should improve the all white appearance

Didn`t get to putting the model on general display, as we were parked too far out from the show in the field area.

Managed a demo to Mike Farrell though, who was suitably impressed by the model size and liked the motor runs …..No sign of Dave Curlie

Sadly, we missed seeing Paul on this important occasion, as he was otherwise detained

It was a great show, helped by the sunny weather

Pictures to follow

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Digital jiggery pokery comes to the rescue!

Added Duckie and Lady Joyce in Photo Shop

Like it Mike?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Visitors have spotted Lady Joyce in the car park!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

General view of the sailing area

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Artist`s impression of Lady Joyce sailing at Ellesmere Port Show

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob. You are a whizz with the old photoshop!!

Buff and ink will look really nice. When I painted the deck on my Titanic, I did a bit of surfing and its suporising the different views on what constituted the right colour for a new wood deck. I eventually used a `ligfht stone` shade (I think it was) as being the consensus of opinion that this was the best colour for a deck at that scale. I will not be commenting on your choice of buff as I know its very difficult,….and in any case you are not building a particular boat and can paint it any colour you want.

Too far away..?? and you put wheels on it !!!! (need bigger wheels)

Thats a right whopper that T45 destroyer….wow.

Ashley

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Now then Ashley photos do lie.Duckie photographed Bob Elaine and me then Bob shot the scene again and the wizzard of photo shop put us all together . Lady Jane is an impressive build doing more justice when seen in the raw.

In real life the wheels are are not so conspicious but maybe a lick of paint may not go amiss?

Must build some of those Abell motors ,maybe a better way of putting more power through larger props and looks impressive

The show was well presented with some beautiful models .Elaine was impressed by the little tugs pushing monster models into the locks .Food well prepared with good choise .Will go againMichael

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you Michael

It was nice seeing you again and also meeting up with Elaine

You mention about photos telling lies……..Here`s further proof that we can`t trust photos!

Is nothing sacred, these days?

Just for fun…….

Bob

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Edited By Bob Abell on 09/03/2015 14:56:08

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Do you have a picture of somebody eating one Bob?

Colin

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Hey Colin dont start Bob off on that one .I struggle to upload a simple photo .Watch that ring on his finger Ithink its in thereMichael

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Work in progress

Bob

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

HI Bob

We had a great day at Elesmere, Lady Joyce looks better in the flesh than the photos, will be a special day when she has her official launch. (real wet paint)

Mark

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Mark

Pleased you liked the build so far……Still got lots to do before the great launch……..

Hoping to have a secret sail soon, before the public sees it…..Just in case there is an embarrassing mishap

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Having painted the deck a pinky, buff, straw, woody colour, I find that the super duper pen with 0.8mm wide line, fade and waterproof ink isn`t dry after 12 hours!

So now comes plan B….

Strips of Fablon, width, not yet finalised, to be stuck on the deck and generously varnished

I rather like the idea!……..It suits the style of the Vintage Cruiser?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

That actually looks nice and very much in keeping with the period.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Paul…..I knew you would like it?

But it's easier said than done, due to the tapered shape, but we'll have a go

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Design Office to Chief Engineer.

I'm sure that you will invent a tool to apply the Fablon in such a way that it follows the taper.

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob. I second paul`s like, quite in-keeping. Excellent. Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks, Paul and Ashley, for your approval………But I knew you would like the idea though!

The first plank was the most tricky, but it`s coming on well now

Will be nice with a few coats of security varnish

Bob

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

Hi Bob

Your coment of sequity varnish, what make do you use???

Mark

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Ha! Ha!…..Mark!

Just any old varnish will do!

I was referring to sealing the Fablon strips down, as some of them are hanging on by the skin of their teeth!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Just any old varnish will do!

Oh Bob!

You will have the less knowledgeable thinking that they can literally use 'any old varnish' on their pride and joy.

Those of us who have been down the varnishing road have all been mugged by an unpredictable and fickle tub of old varnish that we found at the back of the shed.

Perhaps you could gloss over the statement by applying one of Ashleys universal disclaimers to this sticky subject.

Paul

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

Hi Paul

Nice to see you back in action,

Bob have just had made some lettering for my Amsterdam and was enquiring about the varnish to secure them, will use acrilic clear from a rattle can.

Chears guys

Mark

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