steamschooner Posted March 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2019 Well I decided that I would revisit a model that has been sitting on my shelf for 20 years or more. I got the plans for this boat from Motor Boating Ideal series of books/ plans ca. 1938 It was long before I had a pc and internet. One of the reasons I stopped work on it was because I just did not have enough info on the cockpit area. It was also a lesson in using veneers. So now I can research this class of hydroplane and get something going on finishing it up. If I am remembering correctly this was a Hacker design. Following pictures show what I have left after 20 plus years. bruce d, mtaylor, wefalck and 11 others 14 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...
lmagna Posted March 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 13, 2019 That will make a pretty interesting model. No one hears much of step hulled hydroplanes any more. They were pretty much just non flying seaplane hulls, or floats without the aircraft. Not as fast or stable as three point hydroplanes but FAR more classic and probably better in rough water. mtaylor, Omega1234, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted March 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, steamschooner said: If I am remembering correctly this was a Hacker design. It was. Have you seen this? https://www.vandamboats.com/special-hydroplane-wooden-race-boat/ HTH Bruce mtaylor, thibaultron, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnp76 Posted March 14, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 14, 2019 I believe the hull design was originally designed by John Hacker for "Little Miss Canada IV", a 225 class hydroplane, made by Greavette and raced by Harold Wilson. see link: https://sites.google.com/site/haroldandlornamoviecom/home/boats It looks like the hull design was also used for "Baby-Ruth" see link: https://fpwp.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Stock-Images-Vintage-Inboard-Hydroplanes/G0000wOgcursiv1M/I0000fPwhNXI.Z1k/C00000hFk2.XLNOQ/ mtaylor, lmagna, bruce d and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted March 14, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 14, 2019 There is a feature on Hacker designs on pages 33-4 of the PDF in this link: https://archive.org/details/ruddervolume00unkngoog/page/n29?q=zipper+hydroplane ... and pages 398, 556 as well. I tried to attach the PDF but it was I believe too large, hope the link works. Aren't these old hot-rod boats great? Bruce EricWilliamMarshall, mtaylor, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamschooner Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted May 21, 2019 Well not much to show but I have made/ changed a few parts. Thanks Bruce & John for the links, still looking for a little more info on cockpit layout but since these were owner built or built for owners they must have all been different. So I should be ok however I layout the cockpit, It's my boat right? Valeriy V, mtaylor, G.L. and 10 others 13 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...
Omega1234 Posted May 24, 2019 Share #7 Posted May 24, 2019 Hey Steve I’m in!!! Cheers Patrick mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnp76 Posted June 7, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 7, 2019 Here is a copy of the original article published in Motorboating Ideal Series Volume 8, 1938 Zipper Plans.pdf mtaylor, EricWilliamMarshall, grsjax and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted June 17, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 17, 2019 Hi Steve, There are a few Hacker boats in this ... https://issuu.com/mecumauction/docs/warnercatalog ... including a few cockpit views. The instrument panels remind me of a Ford Model A interior. HTH Bruce mtaylor, thibaultron and EricWilliamMarshall 3 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamschooner Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks, Bruce lots of nice looking boats in that catalog. Should be able to find some info in there. thibaultron 1 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...
steamschooner Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted November 30, 2019 Long over due progress report, Dash is made and installed minus instruments, Steering wheel now has throttle lever, exhaust port on transom, Have some cleats cut out but need some fine tuning, Cockpit coaming installed, rear compartment coaming is installed EricWilliamMarshall, FriedClams, thibaultron and 5 others 8 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...
steamschooner Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted March 6, 2021 Well I got a few things done on my project. I know it's been awhile. Need to finish dashboard, a fuel port, a couple of penant poles and some decals. GrandpaPhil, G.L., yvesvidal and 11 others 14 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...
bruce d Posted March 6, 2021 Share #13 Posted March 6, 2021 Worth the wait, that is looking good! Keith Black, mtaylor, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted March 7, 2021 Share #14 Posted March 7, 2021 Very nice! Keith Black, thibaultron, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted March 8, 2021 Share #15 Posted March 8, 2021 Very nice Steve, so sleek! I really like the way the base echoes the hull. Gary thibaultron and lmagna 2 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamschooner Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted July 21, 2021 Well it's time I wrap this one up. I have added a Burgee and a club pendent which I made from paper, printed both sides than glued together and mounted on staffs. The boat has been renamed It is now called Miss Mabel. The reason for that is that this little burg I live in is called Lebam. The first postmaster wanted to name this whistle stop after his daughter (Mabel) to which she did not want. So he reversed the spelling and the town of Lebam it became. I thought it only fitting that I rename by boat by reversing Lebam and calling it Miss Mabel. The club pendent letters L.Y.C. stand for Lebam Yacht Club not that there ever was one. Roger Pellett, G.L., grsjax and 8 others 11 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...
yvesvidal Posted July 21, 2021 Share #17 Posted July 21, 2021 Lovely model and great story about the name of the town/boat. Yves bruce d, thibaultron, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted August 4, 2021 Share #18 Posted August 4, 2021 Nice subject. I had something like that in mind for some time, an early post-WWI type with a visible marinised surplus aero-engine - very detailed aero-engine kits have come onto the market for 1/48 WWI aircraft modellers. thibaultron, Roger Pellett and mtaylor 3 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 6, 2021 Share #19 Posted August 6, 2021 Wonderful finish Steve - Miss Mabel is looking sweet. Gary thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted August 7, 2021 Share #20 Posted August 7, 2021 Immaculate! Up to your usual high standards. And the log is entertaining. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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