Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

That`s quite correct, Colin and you have put our minds at rest……Many thanks

Access along the boat can be via the Engine Room and the outer walkway is for access to the cabin roofs and the Dinghy etc

Paul, the drawings are correct really but I think the walkways need to be 50mm wide

Which leads me to one final point…………My walkways are 50mm wide!…………..LOL

The cabin end wall ( Drg 16 ) is actually 12 1/4" wide on the inside…..Former 4 shows the coaming width to be 13 1/2"

So…..Bob`s yer Uncle afterall!

Like it?………Not `arf!

Photo will be posted in the morning…………Night night

Bob

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

I'm glad that your mind is at rest and that Colin has allayed your concerns about side deck widths.

I am completely confused and seem to have spent an afternoon spinning around and trying to knit fog so I am off to bed with some tramadol.

Can somebody please let me know what this was all about and if I actually won a coffee.

Paul

Building at Sellafield was a breeze compared with this

Edited By Paul T on 17/06/2015 20:41:02

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

I think I may have discovered the reason for your confusion

Your latest drawing of Former 4 is not the same as mine

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Thanks Old Friend

Enlightenment dawns and confusion ends as it is obviously a simple matter of not keeping upto date with drawing revisions.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

There is a slight draughting error on Former 5

The crossbar is amiss

Finished the lifebelts now………I think they enhance the cabin area, nicely

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Dearest Bob

Thank you for letting me know that there is a drafting error on F5 but could you give me a little more detail relating to the problem and how it has affected your project so that I can resolve the issue and send revised drawings out to the people who have purchased the plan.

The lifebelts look very realistic and you should be proud of achieving such a fine level of detail without resorting to buying ready made items.

Have you fitted the galley out with a stove etc?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, my mate for those kind words…….I'm pleased you approve of the life belts

The slight error on Former 5 does not appear on the drawing that I've got

But even if it did, there is not a problem…….As that part of the former is cut away after planking

Ralph would be the builder to ask?

Galley and toiletry can be housed in the engine room………..They are on the list

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

So there isn't an error on F5?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

There is an error

Just compare the two former's cross rails

SpecSavers is springing to mind here!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

As you say the cross rails are cut off after skinning or planking. I still don't see any error in the drawings so could you please explain exactly what the error is and where on the cross rail it occurs.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Paul

Just look at the bottom line of each frame

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob…….Any chance of a progress report, please?

Looking forward to the news of a sailing.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

I agree………It`s high time for a sail!

If the weather`s nice, it could be tomorrow!

Only hope Duckie is available to assist and make the video

Got the batteries charged up

Capt Bob with fingers crossed

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

That is good news.

It will be nice to see how that hull works in the water as I have high hopes for that bow design.

The weather forecast for SK6 5JD tomorrow is dry with hazy sunshine and light breeze in the morning and dry, overcast with a light breeze in the afternoon…….so no excuses there.

Lets all hope that Duckie is available and has his batteries all charged up.

Kevin has his fingers crossed and might even be giving odds on the outcome.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

Sods Law ……….Duckie can`t make it tomorrow

Not to worry……..I`ll go anyway and hope there is someone sailing, who can help out

Brother Geoff may be available

The model is quite light……….Even Lady Joyce could lend a hand?

Capt Bob

Hold the front page!…………..

PS……….Geoff is available

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

What time are you going down to the lake ???? happy to assist

Mark

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Mark

We'll be there about 9.30 am

All hands on deck!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi chaps

Pleased to report that Lady Joyce had a very successful and enjoyable, stress free maiden sail this morning

Lovely weather, some wind…..And very quiet peaceful……..Perfect conditions for such an important event

Photos and story to follow shortly

Capt Bob, Bosun Geoff and Galley Cook……Joyce

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

We took 126 photos today…….So we`ll post some of them is small batches

First batch shows transporting model from car to landing stage bench

The built in wheels and detachable front wheels were a great help

We had a lot of fun, taking these pictures………..A lovely day for it too!

Many thanks to Paul for creating such a handsome model

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Pictures of setting up on the bench

Connecting the batteries

Launching………Because the water level is about 6" lower than normal, launching looked a bit clumsy

Didn`t want to let any water in over the stern rail

Finally, she`s in the water and floating nicely

She backed out gently, to the purr of the Quad engines…..Which sounded s bit like a Morris Minor!

This was very exciting and great fun

We cruised about very carefully and gingerly

Capt Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

On the water

General views……..One picture, shows Capt Bob, Lady Joyce the boat, and Lady Joyce the wife, in the top right corner

We had great fun sailing about the pond, taking pictures and positioning the boat

The batteries lasted at least 30 minutes, thanks to just leisurely cruising about

The model looked Majestic!

Capt Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

BBC NEWS REPORT

THE BOAT IS IN THE WATER

Our reporter waited all night so as not to miss this momentous event.

Never before in the history mankind have so many waited for so long to see such a spectacle.

A host of trumpeters could be seen lining the banks of Etherow lake and a mighty chorus of cherubs prepared to sing in exultation as the mighty builder slowly plodded inexorably toward the launching point.

The subject of many many months work and avid speculation was being dragged behind the mighty builder, looking in many ways like a disobedient puppy the model is eventually manhandled into the water.

A mighty roar arose from the gathered multitude as the boat slid quietly into the water and finally got wet.

'WELL DONE BOB' 'and about blo-dy time'

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

More pictures……

Geoff and Bob celebrating

Geoff demonstrating how to retrieve a large model, without using Paul`s crane

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Last page

Many thanks to Paul for his accurate report on today`s events!

On our way home after a surprisingly successful maiden sailing

Hope to make a video with Duckie, sometime next week, when a few points have been dealt with

Through using thin wire for the rudder mech……..See photo……..It actually turned inside out!

Bob

Edited By Bob Abell on 27/06/2015 15:41:24

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

Sorry Bob, faimily got in the way of the maiden sail hope to see her soon

Mark

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