Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Decided it was time to break free from the Build Fixture

The hull feels as light as a feather now

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

There's no material in the hull to screw into

Bob

Not to tell you how build but I usually screw the skin to the frames and stringers

The bow looks great and the hull is spot on, have you decided on the engines yet?

Paul

Edited By Paul T on 04/07/2017 18:54:11

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

Not decided on the power plant at the moment

I think two banks of three 540 motors in a row, might look interesting?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Horatio Abell

How about one BIG motor?

I got this one when I was trying out tug motors and it is now surplus to requirement.

24v and enough torque to break your wrist.

With this the model could tow the Etherow dinghy with both you and Duckie on board.

Paul

 

Edited By Paul T on 05/07/2017 16:03:17

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Wow…..That's one big motor!

A fine time to suggest ONE motor……Having not put a hole down keel?

What are the dimensions?……I could always fit a belt drive

Also…….Don't forget the ban on high speed boats on our water

The man bearing the brunt of all the aggro………Has just resigned!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Bob

Dont worry as its not built for speed, the specs are as follows.

24v DC, No load current 1.5A, Nominal current 3A,

Nominal speed 3200rpm.

The water resistant can is just under 100mm long and 65mm dia,

Waterproof gland type cable seal

The 8mm shaft extends 30mm

Motor weighs 1150g

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks for the offer,,my mate, but I prefer the visual effect of multi motors and timing belts

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

I`ve just come across the original motors out of Brutus

They are too good to ignore………

MFA RX15 Plus……..With unusual mechanical speed adjustment and matching ESC too

7.2 volts………..20,000 rpm………190 watts

It`s a shame not to use them

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Work in progress picture

I`ve sealed the Bows end before the fore deck is fitted

And a picture of the proposed motors, just for your interest

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

The RX15's were a little under powered in Brutus so they should be ideal for this sedate river cruiser.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I agree with you there Paul………..Something sedate in keeping with latest club rules

Glued the foredeck in place now and have the main deck roughed out

The model is quite simple, but I`m really enjoying the build

Ideal, when one`s wife is glued to the telly, watching, Wimbledon, Tour de France and Athletics!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Horatio

The boat was intended as an easy and fairly quick build.

I'm glad that you are enjoying it.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Work in progress

Not very exciting, but the build followers out there, will find it of interest

Paul…….Haven`t got drawings for cabin front and rear ends, please

I could easily guess them but we may as well work to the drawings

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Drawing Office to Leading Apprentice

Email sent.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Shop floor to Drawing Office………..Drawings received………..Thanks

Recommend a few Tenon joints for dry fitting rigidity?

Bob

PS………Would you believe it………..Out of ink

Committing the ultimate sin…………Going to scale it !

 

Edited By Bob Abell on 11/07/2017 19:40:37

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Chief Designer to Workshop Tea Boy

Tenon joints??? its a model boat not a piece of furniture.

SCALE IT?……….NEVER.

Off for a lie down in a darkened room to recover from such blasphemy.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Given, that tomorrow never comes…………Like the info

I've guessed it and scaled it and nobody will ever know?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Sorry Bob

Been busy and forgot all about your request but I see that you managed anyway, how does the scaled parts look.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul……..No problem

Here`s a dry set up……..I`ve taken the rear wall of the front cabin down to the deck for more support during trial runs

Also added a 6mm x 6mm strip round the walls on the inside

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Looks good to me

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Work in progress

Won`t it be nice taking all these clamps off in the morning?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Today`s play

Tidied up the cabin structure and the deck opening

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Progress report

Since we`ve got plenty of plywood off cuts……….And no plywood……

Decided to plank the cabin roofs with strips of 10mm x 3mm ply

It also saves me the trouble of having to wrestle with a full sheet

Once covered with thickish paper, the surface should look quite authentic?

Like the Issac Newton clamps?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Captain Bob

I didn't realise that Newton was famous for his association with g clamps but I bet he's glad that they don't grow on trees.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Paul

I enjoy building with a touch of quirkiness

I find myself building with great enthusiasm at the moment

Bob

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