Vintage Gentleman’s Cruiser

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Special photo request by Thread Viewer Geoff A

He would like to see a size comparison alongside a 1 Litre Milk bottle

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob I would like to see a size comparison of you riding the boat on the pond….. Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Don`t really understand your request, Ashley

But will this do?

Bob

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

No wonder you were complaining about your arthritis at Haydock, cold feet in the Etherow Lake!!!!!

Mark

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Mark

Pleased you are amused with the picture?

Bob

[Diede van AbsParticipant @diedevanabs87670]

Posted by Dodgy Geezer on 08/09/2017 15:14:41:

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

Damn, now you've done it, talked me into building an EeZeBilt.

…ow, wait, that would only be my ? fourth? ….eh, no, fifth EeZeBilt….

*Sigh…* Triton is now officially on my bucket list

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Triton is a good looking design. I built one when I was a kid.

Colin

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Bob

Your skills with photoshop are very impressive

Regards Ray

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks, Ray

I enjoy messing about with the photos…….There's no end to what can be done

There's also a lot, I just can't sort out

Bob

[Dodgy Geezer 1Participant @dodgygeezer1]

Posted by Diede van Abs on 11/09/2017 09:17:46:

Posted by Dodgy Geezer on 08/09/2017 15:14:41:

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

 

 

Damn, now you've done it, talked me into building an EeZeBilt.

 

…ow, wait, that would only be my ? fourth? ….eh, no, fifth EeZeBilt….

*Sigh…* Triton is now officially on my bucket list

 

The Eezebilt web site shows a double-size Triton at 34". And the next Eezebilt is slowly progressing – going through the painting and detail stages at the moment. To whet your curiosity, here are some of the objects being used for this- can you guess what they make?

 

 

 

Edited By Dodgy Geezer on 11/09/2017 11:09:54

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob what I was getting at is the boat is a whopper and you could ride it….a picture of that would show us just how big it is !!! BUT I like your doctored snap!!

DG I hate to think what that collection could be used for…..

Ashley

[Dodgy Geezer 1Participant @dodgygeezer1]

Well… **LINK**

[Diede van AbsParticipant @diedevanabs87670]

Posted by Dodgy Geezer on 11/09/2017 11:06:50:used for this- can you guess what they make?

Well, just like Ashley I can imagine all kinds of stuff, ranging from quite innocent (dummy boilers and buoys) to all sorts of mayhem like bombs and submarine sails, intercontinental ballistic missiles (functioning and all, mind you!) and self-destruct-floating-Molotov-cocktails… So yes, I am curious

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Work in progress picture

Have heard that Paul is not so well at the moment

I`m sure we all share the same view……Get well soon, Paul

Bob

[Dodgy Geezer 1Participant @dodgygeezer1]

Posted by Diede van Abs on 13/09/2017 22:37:00:

Posted by Dodgy Geezer on 11/09/2017 11:06:50:used for this- can you guess what they make?

Well, just like Ashley I can imagine all kinds of stuff, ranging from quite innocent (dummy boilers and buoys) to all sorts of mayhem like bombs and submarine sails, intercontinental ballistic missiles (functioning and all, mind you!) and self-destruct-floating-Molotov-cocktails… So yes, I am curious

I don't want to hijack this thread – so I'll start another…

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

Life has its ups and downs, I'm just dragging along the bottom.

Normal service will be resumed shortly.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Well, that`s a start, Paul

Now working on the deck planking……..Nothing clever, this time

Stiff card with drawn tinted planks should do the trick

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Work in progress for the thread appreciation society

Still working on the card decking

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Like the funnel Bob, simple, classy. Looking good. Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks, Ashley

But more importantly………Have you started your new project yet?

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

`Fraid not bob. I expect to make a start next week. Need to study plans pictures to get the frames located and the lines plan blown up to the right size.

Ashley

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

What is happening with the build?

Are the rumours about a tragic sinking correct?

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

Nice to know that you are back on your feet………With the latest up to date……….False news!

Spent the last few days making a Jolly Boat crane, but the Ali tube I've used is slightly over size……Much to my displeasure!

Will be back on the job, shortly

Made a bending former, for starters

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Making a former shows real dedication …. I would just ram the tube full of dry sand and bend it around a chair leg.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

So much for dedication!……..Found a nice piece of 6mm brass tube, off a prop shaft……..But it crumpled!

The wall was too thin

Now for Plan D……..A cheap jack solution!

Solid bar!

Bob

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