Finally working on this ship. All hand cut out wood. I appreciate the laser cut models. Ok Rc it with outboard electric motor. Plans looked easy enough but it isn’t. I’ll fiberglass the Holland maybe add mahogany skin to deck. Plenty room fir electronics in midsection if I make roof removable.

built this and I call it a sea princess only 22" long

I have one to build later in the year. I hope mine will be as good looking as yours!

Nice Cruiser, I have always wanted to build one of these. Excellent work, She is looking great.

I am retaining the original colour scheme of mahogany flat surfaces and white for vertical surfaces. My previous restoration had fibre glassed the hull and painted in white. Didn't like the cabin top so this has been reworked as part of the replanking.

Keep going Dave. It will be worth it.

The Sea Commander is my ideal boat size - it comfortably fits into the car, is easy to transport and move, and looks super on the water.

I'll be interested to see your chosen colour scheme 😉

I like the sound of Captain Tolleys Creaping Crack Cure. This is a product I have not come across but it sounds to be very useful. Where did you get it Dave ?

My Sea Commander was like that when I got it, the keel, bulkheads and some of the cabin sides had delaminated.

Someone recommended Captain Tolleys Creaping Crack Cure.
EXCELLENT stuff!!!
I bought some and a couple of smaller syringes and gave it a go, putting clamps onto the areas after applying the product.
The result is, my keels, bulkheads and cabin sides are all solid now.

Will

Another suggestion for storing your Sea Commander - sweep all that rubbish off the dressing table and put it there !😉

Hello all,
Thanks for all the good storage tips! 👍👍👍
Have a nice day
Michel-Cl.

Looking forward to seeing the completed project. Doing a great job of restoring - well done. I had a Sea Commander when I was a teenager. It had a 3.5cc diesel but was very difficult to start. My dad sometimes had to bring me back from the pond without a sail because I couldn't get it to start. Initially it had no radio gear so I put waders on and set it to go round in circles. Eventually I saved up for a second hand non proportional radio set. I also remember I had to have a UK radio license for this set which I think was 17s 6d! I now regret having sold it because it would have been much better with electric motor. It was a lovely model but my bedroom smelt of diesel for days after running it! That was 57 years ago!😊

Good job Dave👍
Reminds me of my Sea Scout 'Jessica' restoration, from your Vice Admiral Dave_M days😉
Bad luck with the shed 🤔
Cheers, Doug 😎

My fault re the shed roof. When delivered I did consider putting garage roof felt in place of the rather thin felt supplied. Intended to replace after 3 years but was hospitalised and out of action for 2 years so time slipped away. Now covered in rubber sealant and a second coat to be applied when the weather gets a bit warmer and drier.
Good tip Ron and most electronics come with little silica bags so good recycling and free practice.
I do have a lock up container for most of my models apart from those I like to sail so not normally a problem.
A cellar would be filled with wine if I had one! However I suspect the temp and humidity are ideal for storing models.
This is the second time I have restored this Sea Commander as I replaced many of the planks on the roof and deck a couple of years ago. I probably should have replaced the side panels but they appeared OK. Ply once wet does not repair and I should have looked and inspected a lot closer.

I'm so glad you are restoring your boat rather than throwing it away. I can't quite see whether it is the Sea Commander or the Sea Queen you have there. The Sea Queen is about 46" long whilst the Commander is shorter at 34". I restored a Sea Queen a few years ago which gave a lot of satisfaction.
Good luck with your work, and I look forward to seeing it completed.😉

I save the Silca moisture bags and place in my boats around ESC and receiver. Helps to keep moisture from damaging them.

My boats are Not Stored in the Shed but in my cellar that‘s the raison why i always put plastic sheet all over them. No dust and no trouble with water, rain or moisture on the Models