Ineos Britannia by O.B.one - Scale 1:460 - BOTTLE

[O.B.one]

Gday all. Been keen to do a SIB since university days, after I've seen the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Back then forums like these were not really to be found. Plus starting career family etc. 

My lovely wife gave me the Amati Hannah kit for a present two years ago. That was a good learning start. I hope to work my way up from beginner to advanced, to master, and perhaps one day Igor's level

 

My first scratch build is something simple and different. And that will hopefully fit the bottle I have laying around. Not really a fan of the Americas cup, but a great fan of the Ineos Grenadier. 

 

Looking forward to the build, and mostly advice from everyone. 

 

I read the copyright policy. Please delete if a screenshot is a breach?

 

Thanks

 

Obus

Edited June 10, 2022 by O.B.one

[O.B.one]

[O.B.one]

 For an insight into the yachts. Fascinating stuff

[O.B.one]

Progress thus far was good. Nothing new just basic carving. 

 

Im guessing the scale on the foils. Please let me know what you think, if the proportions are ok:

 

I think it's too small. Used sn empty beer can, it is very flimsy. Will also try a lid of a jar

[KeithAug]

On 6/14/2022 at 9:26 AM, O.B.one said:

I think it's too small.

The foil looks a bit big to me but then again I'm not an expert on these modern flying machines.

[O.B.one]

Sorry comment earlier ment to say the hull is too small.

 

I made the foils smaller. A bit better, but ran into a problem with the bottle. It's too narrow for the foils as well...

 

unless I tuck them in under the hull...

Edited June 26, 2022 by O.B.one

[O.B.one]

What is a mind if you can't change it. 

 

I'm putting this one on the shelf. I think it would work well in a big light bulb. Attached is a decorative light, probably 150mm across. Halogen and used a lot. So I'm hoping it will blow at some point, so I can put the Ineos Britannia in it. These are too expensive to justify ruining a perfect bulb to open it. 

[O.B.one]

Until then, I'll do a basic schooner of sorts, that will fit the bottle I intended for the Britannia. It'll be a basic generic job, unless I can find a specific Schooner worth making. 

[Javelin]

Just found this. Great idea, but did the bulb blow yet?

[O.B.one]

Nope🤫 think I'm going to sabotage it