overdale Posted March 18, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 18, 2013 This subject is the next in a series for a client who buys and restores old speedboats and cruisers. It's a 1929 33 foot Baby Gar speedboat which will measure 33 inches (hopefully) when complete. I'm afraid it's all rather rough at the moment but I have reached the staining phase and with some time and a lot of coats of varnish it might finish up ok! Basic frames and first planking. Plywood skin for the decks. Mahogany outer planking. How it should look when finished. A similar boat. bbrockel, GrandpaPhil, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamschooner Posted March 18, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 18, 2013 I love these old wood speed boats. I have built A small model of a John Hacker one step called "Zippy". Plans came from a "Ideal" book series. Quote Zipper hydroplane(Miss Mabel ) finished John Cudahy Scratch build 1/4" scale Steam Tug 1914 Steam Tug Scratch build from HAMMS plans 1820 Pinky "Eagle" Scratch build from; American Ships Their Plans and History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 18, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 18, 2013 That's a very nice looking craft! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 19, 2013 Dale I like the new boat. These smaller boat to a larger scale are really appealing. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 19, 2013 Looks very well done. I can't wait to see the finish on it. The lines just scream "speed"!!!! Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner63 Posted March 20, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 20, 2013 Very nice build sir, very clean lines. runner63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted March 20, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 20, 2013 Solid construction, great lines, beautiful finish, the client should put it a place of honor. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted June 1, 2013 Starting the final assembly. mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, Elia and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 1, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 1, 2013 That is looking very flash, mate! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted June 1, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 1, 2013 Yes, it's a beautiful little boat and the green antifoul paint sets it off very well. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 1, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 1, 2013 Daniel the model is looking really great, will it actually see the wet stuff? Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 2, 2013 Share #12 Posted June 2, 2013 Sharp looking prototype, sharp looking model. Nicely done! Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted June 2, 2013 Daniel the model is looking really great, will it actually see the wet stuff? Michael Hi Michael, no, sadly it's just for looking at. The client has the real thing.! I would love to see it perform though. I am currently fitting all the chrome trim, windscreen propeller and rudder etc. and then it goes into the case. The only thing holding me up is the name. He hasn't come up with one yet so I can't get my decal guy to print something.. Then it's off to Connecticut to deliver it and see what he has in store for me next! Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Mariano Posted June 5, 2013 Share #14 Posted June 5, 2013 Hello very beautifull wooden boat work ; I loved to follow your building regards Carlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 5, 2013 Share #15 Posted June 5, 2013 Dan, Just a very sweet and clean build. Speedy lines.... Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted November 8, 2013 Finally finished. I'm delivering this to it's new home in PA next week and won't be sorry to see it go. I have had more delays and distractions with this model than anything I've built that's twice as complicated.! On to the next one.. Elia, WackoWolf, captainbob and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted November 8, 2013 Share #17 Posted November 8, 2013 Dan, A beautiful effort. The finish, the deck hardware immaculate! What particularly catches my eye is the cutwater and the upholstery. Very clean! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted November 8, 2013 Share #18 Posted November 8, 2013 Simply lovely. She can put in at my dock anytime. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 8, 2013 Share #19 Posted November 8, 2013 Truly beautiful work, Dan. Glad I was able to see her completed. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 8, 2013 Share #20 Posted November 8, 2013 Very nice Dan, the finished boat looks beautiful. Is the case glass or acrylic? Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 9, 2013 Share #21 Posted November 9, 2013 Beautiful work. Looks like she's just flying along. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted November 9, 2013 Very nice Dan, the finished boat looks beautiful. Is the case glass or acrylic? Michael Thanks Michael, it's a glass case. The second that had to be built as the first wasn't tall enough.! The first in a series of setbacks which included, the decal on the stern was misspelled twice, the nameplate was misspelled once and the whole thing had to be resprayed several times..! I think this project was my 'Jonah' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted November 9, 2013 Share #23 Posted November 9, 2013 Even with the mess ups that you had the Ship is still Beautiful in ever way. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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