Most recent posts shown first (Show Oldest First) | (Print Booklet) |
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by muddy (
![]()
Mmmhh ! Not realy, just silly ness lol .. The pics of the finished or ready to sail test, do not tell the tale, she was ugly, out of proportion and yucky.. Besides that i didnt want to scrap her she is worth her wait in brass, one thousand eight hundred and sixty brass pins .7mm x 7mm, are in there somewhere, Plus their is something about her looks ..Some shake their head and away, i call it anger management lol .. I like scratch building, but she was built from works lines or ships lines so there was a lot more effort placed into the project.. Lets hope for some slightly warmer weather, and dig out the paint brushes.. Regards Muddy ..
๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 32 Views
1
|
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by Martin555 (
![]()
You are a very brave guy.
Martin555. ๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 32 Views
1
|
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by ianed57 (
![]()
Yikes! Must have taken a fair bit of courage.
Ian ๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 32 Views
1
|
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by muddy (
![]()
Hello Ian,
Yes we are stuck for choice I believe, There has been a collection of drawings here in the past, some were given away but most passed on to the club. Did build Margaret Hull and then passed it on to a pal, and believe its nearly finished so i,m looking forward to seeing that sailing. Painted Lady, was going to do that in a Gum Paper Hull, The keel and bulkheads were cut, but the bulkheads disappeared and the keel was broken up, and only in the past week or so the Bulkheads reappeared, and in the process of tidying up came across a Trawler Think its its called Storm, a rough cut keel, and a pack of plywood cut squares which look the part, so that may stand a chance, but there not enough hours in the day just lately and these past years have not been kind. Dulux Paint does stand a chance i must admit, but there are a few cans of Wilco Enamel under the bench, in white and Red, so they are about to be "tested", especially now the better weather is apon us.. Blackfriers enamel i have not seen around here. But notes are being taken , lol. .. Muddy .. ๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 32 Views
1
|
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by ianed57 (
![]()
Hi Muddy,
You are a man after my own heart. I have the drawings for Margaret and Speranza. I decided some years ago that one of my hobbies was collecting drawings.๐ I also spotted the plan for Painted Lady in one of your photos. All lovely boats- we are spoilt for choice, and that's the trouble! So many boats, so little time- although a bit more these days, admittedly. With regard to paint, you could probably do worse than Dulux. I often use Blackfriars enamel. Ian ๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 32 Views
2
|
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by muddy (
![]()
Many Thanks Ian, well in my mind this is what it's all about, another view on another build by another builder, maybe not "your" way, but sometimes things can be inspiring..
I,m sorry to inform you, lol .. honest ! but she aint realy finished yet, and as of yesterday still undergoing the deck refit.. If this -19 thingy goes on much longer she may even get repaint, it might be Dulux from under the stairs but something will have to seal up the grain.. Think the last set of pics is about to be sent, so there will be a lapse untill next time sea trials.. Know what you mean about blogs, i have 3 unfinished besides this one, The Speranza is still on the shelf, and an Elizabeth the Underhill drawings. you may catch a glimpse of her in these pic shots covered in masking paper.. Thank you for the comments, all very much appreciated.. Regards Muddy .. ๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 32 Views
2
|
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by ianed57 (
![]()
Hi Muddy,
Well, it's definitely the Gwen Eagle and what a lovely boat. Having realised that the build took place some years ago and that this is a retrospective look, I was glad, knowing that we'd actually see the final result. So often we start following build blogs only for it to peter out halfway through. It's why I don't do build blogs as I'm a shocker for building in fits and starts. This is a good way to do it, knowing the boat was actually finished. Also a relief to know that you aren't superhuman and didn't build it in three days! I have found it very valuable to study your photos and methods- really inspiring. I agree she was a bit fast initially and could have done with ballasting down at the bow- but still looks fabulous on the water. The third photo looks just about right to me. Lucky man to have two pristine Decaperms. Thanks for showing us all. Regards, Ian ๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 32 Views
3
|
๐ฌ Re: Eagle Cabin Cruiser
2 years ago by Martin555 (
![]()
Nice job muddy, she cuts through the water well.
Martin555. ๐ Like
๐ฌ Comment
๐ 31 Views
1
|