Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

At 30,000 rpm I reckon the props are just about ok.

Where's the funnel gone??

​Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Oooooops!

Well spotted, Ashley

I thought there was too much space for the Jolley Boat

I'll be back shortly

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

By special request

Lady Jane alongside Slomo2, built a few years ago, based on Paul's Ellie cruiser

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

News update

Still working on the superstructure, but decided to drill out the port holes

Typical…….Three out of five holes clashed with something on the inside of the hull and caused a bit of a mess

Got round the problem by glueing the Curtain rings to a small square of clear plastic and covered the untidy holes underneath

Before we jump on the Bandwagon………I did have a quick check on the inside first and it seemed safe enough to continue at the time…….Not that could see much anyway

Pictures to follow

The main reason for the mod, was that the holes were too big for the Curtain Rings

Bob

Edited By Bob Abell on 05/09/2017 09:56:19

[Ian GardnerParticipant @iangardner62867]

Been there, done that Bob! It happened to me on the Silver Mist and it's very irritating. All part of the fun though and your latest build is looking very fine. Keep up the good work- always enjoy reading your posts.

Ian

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Ian……..Pleased you enjoy the thread

It was most annoying and also very embarrassing

I was going to simply stick the port holes over a darkened area, but went for the drilled hole option

Still…….No harm done

Regards…..Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Captain Bob

Over drilling, such as your portholes, is always a tricky process but there is a foolproof method that allows you to get it right every time.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

I always drill undersize then enlarge with the Dremel, but didn`t have any small sanding drums

The holes were slightly oversize, but the Perspex backer got it sorted

It also glazes the windows at the same time…….Clever……eh?

Now pray, tell us what your method is please?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

The method, that I always considered to be foolproof, is very simple and fairly straightforward.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

What are you on about?

Is this a storyline serial?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Dear Captain Bob

The foolproof method is really quite straight forward and is guaranteed to produce accurate results.

I should patent the idea as it would be invaluable to every craftsman.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

When you`ve stopped larking about, I trust you`ll eventually spill the beans?

I`ve still got five more portholes to drill on the other side!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

The simple solution is…………………………read the drawings.

Paul

Even if the portholes are additional details they can still be plotted and positioned to miss any internal frames.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Is that it?

What a let down!

As a matter of fact, your drawings don't show any portholes!

And as another matter of fact, I fancied a game of Russian Roulette

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Even if the portholes are additional details they can still be plotted and positioned to miss any internal frames.

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

Stupid question from Kevin. Can you not see the rib things from inside the boat with the top off, before drilling?

Kevin

Edited By Andy C on 05/09/2017 20:48:53

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Andy

Can't see much of the bulkheads through the hatch opening

I wanted the port holes to be in the correct position, anyway

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Port holes sorted

Working on the Jolly boat and cradles

On some of the full size cruisers, they have a mini crane mounted on top of the cabin, for launching the Jolly

Sounds an interesting feature?

May have to lose the chimney

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Those lower portholes are very close to the waterline.

Paul

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi All

They are not portholes they are gun ports to run out the cannons

regards Ray

[Dodgy Geezer 1Participant @dodgygeezer1]

Does look very like a Triton, doesn't it…? **LINK**

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

They happen to be……..Torpedo Tubes

I spotted that they were a bit low, when taking the pictures……….Will be amended later…….Hopefully

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Some more bling added this morning

Very pleasing and enjoyable pastime

Now for the water line………Mmmmmm……..What colour, I ask myself?

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob do not even think about removing the funnel.

​Lower anti-torpedo decoy tubes fine.

​A nice shiny pale sky-blue for the underside gets my vote or perhaps a dark green for the classic route?

​DG yes they look uncannily similar but presumably they were modelled on the same type of boat???

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks, Ashley, for your enthusiastic suggestions

I'll keep the chimney like you suggest

The hull has just been painted bright red again to the waterline, so bang goes the pale blue idea!…..For the time being, anyway

Progress is quite slow at the moment, waiting for the paint to dry

Bob

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