Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Banjo

It is great fun adding small items of interest…….Just as you have done with your splendid model

I must try and control myself!

Now that the wiring is sorted out, I could simply replace the wires with correct coloured stuff?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

I see what you mean!…….I would get some funny looks, turning up at Haydock…….In a hearse!

The sign was taken from Duckies Eddie Stobart diorama

The build is great fun these days

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Making slow progress with the cabin bits and pieces

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

I thought you were doing all of the hand rails in brass.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Ha! Ha!…….You've caught me out there, Paul

The wooden handrail is only there to create the illusion of progress!

It will be brass eventually……Now that there are no model shops locally, I have to wait for the Shows or hope that B&Q stock up again

Ordering brass rod through the post is a bit risky

Got enough brass for the deck handrails, but need the hull upstairs again, to do a good job

All in good time……Still working on the windows etc

Bob

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Hi Bob , Long live the model shop , I would be screwed without Scale Hobbies at Skelmersdale As you say you cannot buy the likes of rod and so on from the internet .

Best Regards Deve

[Diede van AbsParticipant @diedevanabs87670]

Hi Bob,

When will she get her first REAL float? As in; on a proper lake?

I am very curious how she will perform.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Diede

i need to finish off the general appearance first

I would say in about one months time, but I'm in no rush

All in good time, my good man!

Bob

[Ken PParticipant @kenp]

Hi Bob

What size brass rod do you require, I have some 1.5mm & 2..5mm if of any use let me know.

Ken P

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks for the offer, Ken

I'm looking for 4mm dia x 24" x 4 off

At the moment, I'll see how my present stuff works out in appearance

B & Q are a good source, but the stock at the Snipe is badly mauled

Pleased that you have sorted out the posting process!

Bob

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Hi Bob ,Just read your tread about brass rod. I use a company up your way called (2ktechnologies) on the internet in all sizes and in 300mm and 1000mm lengths.A good source and rapid turnabout. Michael

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks Mike

I`ll bear that in mind, when the time comes

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

The Nationwide VGC Fan club are demanding their daily dose of news!………Steady there!….Me `earties!

The truth is that, I`ve been making heavy weather in the cabin area!

Have had cut the floor away for access to the cabin interior……Couldn`t get in, to do a good job

Had a few goes at the curtains and blinds too!

Got a few more surprises in the wings too!……All in good time, chaps

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

You are making heavy weather of fitting out the cabin……….why didn't you make the walls detachable from the cabin floor?

What is that nasty steel bracket doing on the cabin exterior near the funnel, I presume that it is a temporary fitting that you used during construction as its well below your usual standard of craftsmanship.

WHEN IS THE BIG SAILING DAY? (and don't blame the badgers)

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Because it wasn`t shown on the drawing!

Didn`t think I would be fitting the cabin out, originally……Even though it was mentioned a few times

The ugly bracket is for the wireless mast and will be dealt with shortly

We were walking round Crown Point North shopping centre this morning……And met up with the Etherow Warden

Small world….eh?

The great sailing day is soon……It is essential that the general appearance is imaculate first

First impressions count

I fancy a water pump somewhere to bubble water out the back……..As motor boats do and I have a cunning plan in mind

Top secret of course!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

"Can`t yer see….I just mopped that floor?"………….shouted Lady Joyce

"Sorry" said Paul "I only called to find out why the Capt is draggin` his feet on this job"

"E`s got trouble at mill wi` Badgers"……..Said Lady Joyce

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob. Are the steps guarding the trip hazard on the floor??

I saw the nasty metal bracket but didnt like to say anything.

Wot, no captains chair???

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Paul and Ash for highlighting the ugly bracket……I`ll look into it shortly

Thank you Ashley for mentioning the lack of a Captains Chair!

Soon solved!……..Got a single seat arm chair that only needs a tall base……..Ideal starting point

The trip hazards have been removed too

All good fun, messing about in boats!

Capt Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

…………Because it wasn`t shown on the drawing!……….

Bob

When has the fact that things weren't on the drawings ever stopped you from doing something?

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

A few more cabin scenarios

Laid some more lino and made the Captains swivelling chair

Just had a novel idea for the next cabin shots…….Wait and see!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

This is my novel idea…….

When nobody was looking……..Lady Jane departed Coniston Pool and sailed to a tropical isle!

Like it?

Capt Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Here we are in Sunny Etherow!

They did forecast a heatwave, you know…………and we was ready!

Capt Bob and Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

If only.

Ashley

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

Now that is where Lady Joyce belongs. Bobbing up and down in the crystal blue waters, nice one Bob.

Andy

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks Andy

Pleased you like the make believe scenario!

Bob

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