Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi chaps

Pleased to report that Lady Jane has successfully run on all four motors with no problems whatsoever!

When running, the whole drive system has the aura of latent power………As originally intended

Bob

Note……No Rc wires have been cut

Bob

Edited By Bob Abell on 18/04/2015 15:26:38

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Photos?

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

No photos at the moment, as there is no change in appearance from the last float test

Today we had a good demo, for brother Geoff and his wife, running all four motors and it was awsome!

The speed seems very fast, probably because of the smallness of the pond and it dashed into the pool wall with no sign of amp overload etc

There could be a Timimg belt tooth mis match at the moment, highlighted by Geoff, but will be sorted shortly

The visitors were very impressed with the initial appearance and size of the model and the multi motor spectacle

I am truly proud of our team effort

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain Bob

It sounds like you had a wonderful time this afternoon.

I am really looking forward to seeing the boat on Etherow as I have high hopes for the hull and its 'smoothness' as it glides through the water.

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob. Good stuff. after 151 post pages!! Glad to hear the motors and so on work ok.

What is the final current draw for all 4 motors??

The BEC thing..I suppose that as it is all is ok, then leave well alone..however if you do get problems you will have to start cutting wires.

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Ashley

The secret of my success is that there is no overall draw on the motors……That's why I couldn't understand Paul's request for this reading

The Max amps is what the tests showed last week………17 amps when pushing against the pool wall

As simple as that!

Bob

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Hi Bob ,For what its worth after seeing the motors demo at Ellesmere Port I had no doubt all would be well (exempt duff batteries).Still it will be great to see her showing off on the water . Between you both a beautiful creation will grace Haydock Well done.Michael

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks, Michael

Hoping to post a video of the four motors, shortly

It reminds me of the old Ariel Square Four!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

It reminds me of the old Ariel Square Four

But a lot easier to start

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Coming soon to screen near you!

All action video directed by Duckie and Pepe

Outside broadcast……Starring………. Bob Abell of BBC Coast fame and The very controversial multi engined Vintage Gentleman's Cruiser……Lady Joyce

Designed by Paul Thomason

Filmed on location at Coniston Pool

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

At last……On Coniston Pool……..The video

Many thanks to Duckie and Pepe

Captain Bob

**LINK**

[ChrisBParticipant @chrisb29081]

Bob, looks excellent. Has the look of hidden amounts of power! Almost menace.💪

I think though you missed a trick with your pool, you could have used an inflatable boat as your pool, then you could empty it and use it as a rescue boat ( if needed). 😜😄🚣

Chris

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks ChrisB…..Pleased that you like the video

It was like a caged Sea-lion, trying to get out!

Will be doing another video shortly, when the electric panel is tarted up and with the cabin on too

Thanks for your post

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

Nice to watch but who was the guy in the braces?

Paul

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Bloody hell Bob it sounds like 4 merlins in a Lancaster on the dry run.

Dave

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Cookie

It sounds really awesome inside the garage!

The pool has really been a great help in sorting the motor drives out, we would really have struggled on the big lake

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Paul

The chap in the braces, looking rather slim…..Ahem!

Is Fred Dibnah`s stunt man!

Bob

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

The pool test was most impressive Bob and Paul.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Tony

We are pleased you liked the demonstration

Actually, Paul can't get down at the moment, he has a transport problem

When the time eventually arrives for a real sail at Etherow, he'll probably walk it!

Bob and Paul

[BanjomanParticipant @banjoman]

A very impressive test session indeed — thanks for posting the video! And congratulations on the excellent results!

And that chap in the braces: not only Fred Dibnah's stunt man, but his voice double, too, I'd ha' said …

/Mattias

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Video notes

The knocking noise was caused by the propellors, driving forwards and backwards along the prop tube!

It's not a problem, just need to fit two spacers

One of the rudders was a bit slack on the rudder post……We were trying to perform a tank spin, but the water thrust kept pushing the rudder blade away

The pool is very handy for tinkering close to the garage facility for instant adjustment

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Banjo…….Thanks for looking in!

So you know, my mate, Fred?

I've always admired his "Rough and ready" attitude to life and share most his interests, but couldn't possibly climb a chimney!

Did you see me on the BBC Coast program, with my Great Eastern model?

Quite a few viewers noticed the close similarity to Fred Dibnah………"You're doing a good job!"…….He said

Look out for it……Coast Series 7……Atlantic Cable Laying

All good fun….eh?………Ee'…..Bah gum!…….Don't ask me, what it means!

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

bob. motors…fantastic, truly fantastic, worth the effort. Possible overkill on the ESc front…. and what a promising likely speed showing for the boat. Should be really great…a great build and how big !.

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Ashley

Thank you, pleased you like the demo

It does appear to have good potential for fun on the water…….Great relief!

I agree, the ESC`s look comfortabell!

I really need to finish off the cabin cosmetics, before the public sail

Bob

[BanjomanParticipant @banjoman]

Hello Bob,

I did indeed see you and your Great Eastern doi9ng cable laying when the show was first broadcast — Coast is a programme that my wife and I enjoy in general, and thus usually watch, so I was of course absolutely delighted when that particular episode included a nice, long item built around a really lovely model.

We also both appreciate Brunel's work, and took great pleasure in visting both the SS Great Britain and the Clifton suspension bridge when we were in Bristol a few years ago, so the fact that your Coast item was about a Brunel ship added yet more to our delight

And while I never knew Fred Dibnah, in the sense of coming face to face with him or making his aquaintance, I certainly know of him, and have always thoroughly enjoyed his work for TV, ever since I first saw him in what I think must have been a re-run of The Fred Dibnah Story sometime in the late 1990s …

/Mattias

Edited By Banjoman on 21/04/2015 14:45:00

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