overdale Posted March 18, 2013 #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, MSzwarc, Elia and 2 others 5
steamschooner Posted March 18, 2013 #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. 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
michael mott Posted March 19, 2013 #4 Posted March 19, 2013 Dale I like the new boat. These smaller boat to a larger scale are really appealing. Michael 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.
mtaylor Posted March 19, 2013 #5 Posted March 19, 2013 Looks very well done. I can't wait to see the finish on it. The lines just scream "speed"!!!! 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)
runner63 Posted March 20, 2013 #6 Posted March 20, 2013 Very nice build sir, very clean lines. runner63
captainbob Posted March 20, 2013 #7 Posted March 20, 2013 Solid construction, great lines, beautiful finish, the client should put it a place of honor. Bob 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
overdale Posted June 1, 2013 Author #8 Posted June 1, 2013 Starting the final assembly. fnkershner, GrandpaPhil, mij and 5 others 8
captainbob Posted June 1, 2013 #10 Posted June 1, 2013 Yes, it's a beautiful little boat and the green antifoul paint sets it off very well. Bob 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
michael mott Posted June 1, 2013 #11 Posted June 1, 2013 Daniel the model is looking really great, will it actually see the wet stuff? Michael 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.
druxey Posted June 2, 2013 #12 Posted June 2, 2013 Sharp looking prototype, sharp looking model. Nicely done! 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
overdale Posted June 2, 2013 Author #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.
Carlos Mariano Posted June 5, 2013 #14 Posted June 5, 2013 Hello very beautifull wooden boat work ; I loved to follow your building regards Carlos
mtaylor Posted June 5, 2013 #15 Posted June 5, 2013 Dan, Just a very sweet and clean build. Speedy lines.... 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)
overdale Posted November 8, 2013 Author #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.. WackoWolf, Elia, captainbob and 2 others 5
TBlack Posted November 8, 2013 #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
captainbob Posted November 8, 2013 #18 Posted November 8, 2013 Simply lovely. She can put in at my dock anytime. Bob 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
Jim Lad Posted November 8, 2013 #19 Posted November 8, 2013 Truly beautiful work, Dan. Glad I was able to see her completed. John
michael mott Posted November 8, 2013 #20 Posted November 8, 2013 Very nice Dan, the finished boat looks beautiful. Is the case glass or acrylic? Michael 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.
mtaylor Posted November 9, 2013 #21 Posted November 9, 2013 Beautiful work. Looks like she's just flying along. 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)
overdale Posted November 9, 2013 Author #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'
WackoWolf Posted November 9, 2013 #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. Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
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