Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

Its nice to know that you are enjoying the build but rather than quirkiness wouldn't it be better to use glue?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

You were very quick to spot that little opening !

Just finished the cabin planking………That Quirky Glue seems to have done a good job

Now, where did I put those blinking G clamps? Been looking for them, all day

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

The cabin roofs have turned out quite nice?

Great fun easy planking project

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

The moment of truth………

It took some nerve, I`ll tell you…..

When Father Papered the Parlour….etc

Dabbin it `ere, dabbin it there, paste and paper everywhere!

There won`t be many chaps out there, familiar with this song?

Bob

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

You were one of the kids who got stuck to the wall then Bob?

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 19/07/2017 15:56:24

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Was this music hall?

[ChrisBParticipant @chrisb29081]

Our parlour wanted papering Pa said it was waste

To call a paperhanger in and so we made some paste

He bought some rolls of paper a ladder and a brush

And with my Mummy's nightgown on at it he made a rush.



Chorus: When Father papered the parlour, you couldn't see pa for paste
Dabbing it here, dabbing it there, paste and paper everywhere
Mother was stuck to the ceiling; the kids were stuck to the floor
I never knew a blooming family so stuck up before.

And several verses follow….

Chris

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, ChrisB

Such a clever witty worded ditty?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Welcome back, Geoff and also our loyal band of build followers

Working on the roof still and it`s looking good

It would be very nice to see a few more builds being posted?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Drawing Office to Workshop

Looking good but will you be following the prescribed colour scheme?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Sweat Shop to Design Lounge

Still got half a roll of Fablon left………So a repeat of Lady Joyce would be a novely, as Lady Jane?

Still enjoying the build Mr T

Just about to start the 500mm Prop Shafts

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Now for the Prop Shafts

Two 500mm Prop Shafts would cost about £40.00 and I want them…..Now!

So I decided to make my own……….They are quite easy to make on the Lathe and it`s very satisfying to see the finished items, especially when the materials only cost about £8.00

First picture……..The materials obtained from B & Q

I`m using BDMS bar for the shafts……..It`s cheap and easy to thread compared to Stainless Steel

2nd Picture

The parts……..The brass bushes will be pressed in to complete the job

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Just a photo of the Oiling Bush being parted off in the lathe

Note the drill being used as a support and catcher

Bob

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Bob

Are you going to drift a bearing down into the middle of the Ali tube as a 20" shaft unsupported might whip around in the tube? If not I'd definitely prime & paint the BMS shaft cos it'll will rust fairly kwik.

Regards Ray

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Ray

I knew that was coming!

I've weighed it up and decided not to go to the trouble

The larger VGC has Prop Shafts about 36" long and they don't appear to whirl

There's not much of a rust problem,with all that grease and oil slopping about

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Its probably a mute point but why did you opt for bright bar rather than coated and pre-threaded stud bar?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

I also bought two lengths of dead straight 4mm screwed rod, which was also galvanised, but also bought the bright bar as an alternative

I thought the screwed rod would be a nice crafty solution………..But what have we overlooked?………eh?

The screwed rod would not be watertight!………Phew !……That was a close one !

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Why would stud bar not be watertight?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I would think that the water would get passed the thread somehow?

I could have got round it, I suppose

Looking at the finished Prop Shaft, I can see a minor problem………Can you?……..

Because the Prop Shaft has a big head……..I can't get it in the hull!

Time for Plan B………..Where's that kinky saw for special occasions?

Bob

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

The stud bar could act as an Archimedes screw and literally pump water into the boat, either forwards or reverse depending which way the thread is orientated.

https://oliversalt.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/archimedes-screw-pump/

Colin

 

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 21/07/2017 18:05:35

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob and Colin

The bushing, washers, oil and grease will prevent any water ingress.

Paul

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Famous last words Paul…

Colin

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Colin

You are correct in your assumption that the threaded bar turning inside a tube would create a form of Archemedes screw but with the correct bushing and PTFE seals the problem is alleviated.

Stud bar works for me especially for larger models where I build my own 10mm or 15mm dia shafts. The only difference with the large shafts is that I use outboard motor grease as the lubricant.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

This post is a cracker!……..Full of novelty for the bored Nit Picker

It`s now time to cut the slots out for the Propshafts……….They were carefully marked out on the hull bottom as per Paul`s lovely Cad drawings

Needed to hold her still during the operation, so out came Newties Clamps again, plus novel location features, Fore and Aft

See photo of Hull, hog tied to the bench

I said I needed the Prop shafts today

A very satisfying day today

Bob

Edited By Bob Abell on 21/07/2017 20:05:00

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

To align the Prop shafts, I always make a tube jig

Bob

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