It looks like this is a duplicated thread about the same boat that you have just mentioned here already, but it is a good boat and nice to see.

If your Wavemaster actually was built in the 1950’s, then it would haven been made from the same original HHM kit that I have.

My kit has not been built, but I have made a copy of it so that the kit has been preserved for anyone that enjoys collecting or building these old original saw cut kits.

The boat was later kitted by Yeoman after HHM stopped making it, but as far as I know there were very few (if any) deliberate changes and it was still intended to be built on a jig.

I built my own copy Wavemaster on a jig that I made to the original HHM instructions, so mine is precision jig built - the authentic olde fashioned way!

I have added some pictures of my Wavemaster hull as it was being built on the jig as a reference .

I look forward to seeing the finished boat on the Classic Model Power Boat thread as we have not seen any of them on there yet.

The second picture that you have now added shows a model in a classic pastel sage green with white colours that really do suite the boat very nicely.

Bob.

Your Wavemaster is the original 34” long Classic Model Power Boat that was probably jig-built from the early kit produced by HHM.

It was not unusual for the builder and/or the owner to mark their name somewhere on the inside of the boat back in those days (not so common now) that helps to identify the age of the boat more accurately.

These early model boats were often powered by water cooled diesel engines that were converted aero-engines.

One well known example was powered by 3.5cc Oliver Tigre engine, and was owned by the maker of these engines !

Bob.

It won't be scale as such as it's not based on a real boat but I don't think you will go far wrong at a scale of 1:12.

If there is a door then that could be used for reference but often they are lower than a standard door, nothing like a proper door or often no door at all!

The Wavemaster kit has been remade by SLEC in two sizes, the original 34” and a new shorter 25” version.

Both kits are still currently available.

There is a basic fittings kit available for them that is available in white metal or 3D printed.

You can also take a look at the fitting available for other boats of a similar size as you might also find something in amongst them that you could also find a use for?

Hope this helps,

Bob.

https://slecuk.com/product/wavemaster-25-34in-fittings-kit/

any idea of size of spray rails the ones fitted are a flat section

Hi Stephen,

They would have been the standard (for the time) 1/8" x 1/4".

Fit one on each side, and when the glue has dried fit a second one on top of the first to give a finished 1/4' x 1/4"

The laminated pair is much easier to fit than trying to use 1/4 x 1/4 - and the laminate is also far stronger too!

Bob.

Hi Stephen,

I used a Tamiya razor saw to cut off the unwanted section of the keel.

This saw cut away the excess keel very easily - like a hot knife through butter!

If you don't already have one of these tools, they are easily available
from a number of sources and come with a spare blade.

I have found this saw one of the more useful tolos I own for making and restoring model boats.

Bob.

As promised Stephen T - when I got back I took this picture of the Wavemaster 34 keel.

It is indeed a very deep keel.

I will be cutting this off when the hull build is completed as I am sure that the boat will steer and handle better without it.

Bob.

That looks good Stephen T 👍

Your Wavemaster 34 will steer better without the deep keel and it should also help to reduce or avoid any tendency for the hull to "nose dive" when turning RIGHT into choppy water or a wake.

You have also left enough keel on the hull to remove some more IF you should experience any future problems with nose diving.

As you have now discovered - removing the keel from a built hull is very simple and quick to acheive.

Well done !

Bob.

Hi Bob, like you I looked at balsa but then discounted it, partly because of its softness but I don't think I could get the very small sections I wanted.

If I ever did use balsa I think I'd coat them in epoxy resin.

Chris

I have gone through the same thought process Chris.

......and every time I have been tempted - I have got the saw out and cut some more from obechie!

Bob.