Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Proof of the pudding……It can be done

The weave looks most realistic!

Bob

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Bob…

The build has fairly moved on since my last visit and you are a jack of all trades…

or is it Bob the builder…

Best regards,

Ian

[BanjomanParticipant @banjoman]

This French knitting looks like a very interesting technique, Bob, and a note to self for future reference has been duly lodged in what passes for my noddle …

I look forward very much to seeing the results of your efforts!

/Mattias

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Ian

It has been a long time since your last visit!

You've got a lot of reading to catch up

Hope you enjoy the mammoth story?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Banjo

I've just found a website that describes the process quite clearly

Will post the method shortly

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Spotted this bit of a stick on the pond wall this morning

Looking closer……I spotted a few little legs down below………..It is a Moth!

Isn`t nature wonderful?……….How has it managed to create such a realistic cammoflage?

Nomad

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

The fun continues, chaps!

Made a new knitting frame this morning, having six warps, with double pins for easy wefting

Like the techno terms?

Lady Joyce spotted me setting it up and immediately confiscated it!

"That`s my job!"……She exclaimed and set to work with glee!

Let`s hope it works this time?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

First effort………Not bad……Has nice pattern

With plastic tube filler

Can only get better

Thanks for the offer, Mike

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Work in progress, chaps

Finished the Whitchetty Grubs………Just for Pete in OZ

Bob

[Ralph PinchParticipant @ralphpinch41762]

Looks very good Bob, the wife has done you proud. Ralph.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Bob

Will you have the chance to sail again before Haydock?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

Certainly……Why are you asking?

Bob

[Peter FitnessParticipant @peterfitness34857]

The witchetty grubs look great, Bob, they may be a bit chewy though

Peter.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

It would be nice to see a Bob & Ducky video production of the fully finished model.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Fully finished model?…….That'll be the day!

I can find lots of little things that need attention at the moment

Fitted the fenders recently…..Now I'm on the anchor holes and stern furniture

Not forgetting the animated feature, mentioned a few months ago…..Mk1 was not good enough

But we will make another video……Very soon……before Haydock……Hopefully

Have we got more space at Haydock this year?……Since we've got a few more models

Dare I mention the loading trolley?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain

Which animated figure?

I am looking forward to seeing a new video with the boat at full speed.

I have asked for the same location and an extra table at Haydock.

The trolley is suffering from a severe case of re-design.

Paul

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Bob…

I know what you mean, by re design…

When you look back at the model there is always something that might have been done better…

Best regards,

Ian

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Found these handy battery powered light bars in the local Pound Shop

They are switched on simply by pressing the plastic window

May be just the job for the clubs Venitian night in early September……..Where the models imitate the Blackpool Illuminations?

Bob

[BanjomanParticipant @banjoman]

What a bright idea, Bob!

No, but seriosuly, that ought to look fantastic when under way in low light or dark conditions!

Bye-the-by, I forget — did you already install working naviagtion lights as well?

/Mattias

PS. A slice of that cake on the table, and a nice cuppa would be just the ticket

Edited By Banjoman on 18/08/2015 10:29:18

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Ah!…….Navigation lights!

I had completely forgotten about those!

Must get on those…….Right away!

Thank you, Banjo

Bobk

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Can't see any Nav lights on our ship!

I may have to improvise!

[BanjomanParticipant @banjoman]

Hello Bob,

Unless I'm much mistaken, they're on top of the cabin roof, aren't they?!

/Mattias

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

So they are!

A senior moment…..They look rather agricultural?

Many thanks, Banjo

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain Bob

The navigation lights on the full size boat will have been produced to an international specification which covered size and shape.

Have you considered using fibre optics for lighting your model? from one light source you could have lighting all over the boat.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

I think Fibre Optics may be a pit puny for our man size craft?

A normal torch bulb may be about the right size?……..With a dinky on off switch at the stern

Just fitted four of those Light Blocks, mentioned earlier , in the engine room and the cabin……Should do the trick?

Haydock is galloping up fast now!

Bob

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