michael mott Posted August 29, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 29, 2018 I could not put this into the scratch built section because it was a kit. Last night at a meeting with some friends I was given this model boat model. The history as I have it is that my friends father was a machinist and woodworker and he started this model but did not finish is before he died which was some time ago. My friend has no interest in the model other than seeing it when it is put into the water. "it is yours to do with as you see fit" was his comment when he gave it to me. Seeing this model brought back the memories that I mentioned in another post about the thirteen year old Michael who's Drafting teacher's Uncle was a model builder and would I like to see them. His Uncle had a model like this on the dining room table to show me. My friend claims that the plans for this model boat are somewhere in the house...... but he has no idea where. So my question is is there anyone out there who recognizes this Cabin Cruiser , I am thinking it might be a Keelcraft model from the late 40's or early 50's. it is incredibly light and looks to be made from balsa wood. There is some really nice woodwork done with mahogany veneers. the props and rudders are already installed. So there you have it, I know I have been warned to only work on one project at a time, but this one has a lot of charm and touched a lot of buttons in the little boy inside. I do not anticipate this being a quick fix but I think it is going to happen. Michael hexnut, Mirabell61, bob porter and 15 others 18 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...
Fright Posted August 29, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 29, 2018 Wow - an amazing boat and some amazing friends! Everything on this boat looks fantastic, including the wood pattern on the flooring. mtaylor and Jack12477 2 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted August 29, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2018 Oh, no, Michael! Another rabbit hole to go down again.... davyboy, cog, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 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...
michael mott Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted August 29, 2018 Fraid so Druxey.... Michael davyboy, popeye the sailor, thibaultron and 2 others 5 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...
michael mott Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted August 29, 2018 A bit of searching turned up this VINTAGE 1950's CHRIS-CRAFT CORVETTE RC MODEL Michael ccoyle, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
reklein Posted August 29, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 29, 2018 My first guess was an old Sterling kit. I didn't know they were so big thought. Thats gonna be a great kit to motorise. mtaylor, popeye the sailor and thibaultron 3 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted August 29, 2018 Share #7 Posted August 29, 2018 WOW ! Beautiful model. Are you going to build it for R/C ? Would look cool cruising around a small lake or pond. What's the overall length as she is built now? popeye the sailor, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsutcliffe Posted August 29, 2018 Share #8 Posted August 29, 2018 Never mind the boat, I'd die for a workshop like that ha!!!! mtaylor, popeye the sailor and thibaultron 3 Quote The clerk of the cheque's yacht of sheerness Current build HMS Sirius (1797) 1:48 scratch POF from NMM plans HMS Winchelsea by chuck 1:48 Cutter cheerful by chuck 1:48 Previous builds- Elidir - Thames steam barge Cutty Sark-Billings boats Wasa - billings boats Among others 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted August 29, 2018 Hello Jack yes I will put a radio in it the overall length is 48 inches I am now convinced that this is a model of the 42 foot Chris Craft Corvette and there are a lot of examples of this craft on the internet some in beautiful condition. Michael Jack12477, reklein, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
popeye the sailor Posted August 30, 2018 Share #10 Posted August 30, 2018 good bones for a restoration..........this is a very nice model! look'in forward in seeing how you finish her lucky man! mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted August 30, 2018 Share #11 Posted August 30, 2018 have to agree with druxey ... you might as well start on a paddle wheeler too ... popeye the sailor, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted August 31, 2018 No Carl I have put the model away for now I am determined to finish the cutter first. Thanks Denis yes the model is in good shape. (the rest of this post ought to go into What have you done today but I'm beat) I finished gluing up the main side panels of the companionway deck house last evening. I have been tidying up the garage for the last two days sorting too much stuff I moved in from the country. because I need to be able to get Maria in as well as Judy's car. Oh yes I'v been reading "The Organized Mind" by Daniel J Levitin. A great book in my view. Michael Jack12477 and popeye the sailor 2 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...
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