Gaff Rigged Cutter 'Ellen'

Répertorié par Graham93 · il y a 5 ans

Caractéristiques

Longueur du bateau: 54" (137.16 cm)
Poids du bateau: 213g (8 oz)
Type de batterie: LiFe
mAh de la batterie: 285 mAh
Durée d’exploitation: 1+ hrs

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À propos de ce bateau

Semi-scale inspired by the design of gaff rigged pilot cutters. Based on plans from Gary Webb (bearospaceindustries.com) it took 6 months to build.

Hull is ply sheeting over ply bulkheads. Three channel RC - two sail winches plus rudder. Removable rig, keel and rudder plus retractable bowsprit for transport. Overall length 58in, hull length at deck level 43in, beam 12 3/4in. Sail area is 1180 sq ins.

Lots of scale like detail added to the basic plan including anchor winch, tiller, skylight, gooseneck, deadeyes, working blocks with brass sheeves...

A couple of videos produced by Buxton Model Boat Club member Phil:

Full blog here:
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653

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Commentaires

ChrisG
Commandantil y a 5 ans
Magnificent model, so much skill in getting things so right.
I am envious of your modelling skills.
ChrisG
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pressonreguardless Silver
Contre-amiralil y a 5 ans
Graham,
I am speechless when I Look at your creation "Ellen"
Thank you for sharing. Looking at your creations makes my day.
Trev
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bobonthelough
Matelot principalil y a 5 ans
I love all the detail.Puts mine to shame but still is a joy to sail.
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Newby7 Bronze
Amiral de la flotteil y a 5 ans
Great detail and looks good on the water.
Rick
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RNinMunich Bronze
Amiral de la flotteil y a 5 ans
Can only reiterate what folks are saying.
I'm running out of superlatives 😉
(unless I start with German ones 😁)
Can't wait to see your next creation.
Cheers, Doug 😎
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Ronald
Amiral de la flotteil y a 5 ans
Wonderful build, Looks great on the water which is what we all desire to achieve. Bet it draws a crowd of spectators and cameras.
I placed a hold on the book at the library.

Ron
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Nerys
Amiral de la flotteil y a 5 ans
Graham, I would regard John Leather's 'Gaff Rig' to be virtually the bible of the subject. Follow him and you are bound to be perfect. His other books are excellent too.

Cheers, Nerys
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Graham93
Vice-amiralil y a 5 ans
Thanks Martin, Nerys,

I'm glad you like it.

Nerys, It's reassuring to hear that the rigging is realistic. That's down to finding lots of photos on the Internet, and having a copy of the book 'Gaff Rig' by John Leather.

Graham93
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Nerys
Amiral de la flotteil y a 5 ans
The attention to detail in the rigging is fantastic. Every picture I see reminds me of how a full size gaff cutter should be rigged.

Nerys
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Martin555
Amiral de la flotteil y a 5 ans
Very nice indeed Graham.
A true masterpiece.
Well done sir.

Martin555.
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