Gaff Rigged Cutter 'Ellen'
Specifications
- Boat Length
- 54" (137.16 cm)
- Boat Weight
- 213g (8 oz)
- Battery Type
- LiFe
- Battery mAh
- 285 mAh
- Run Time
- 1+ hrs
Photos
Video
About this boat
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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I am envious of your modelling skills.
ChrisG
I am speechless when I Look at your creation "Ellen"
Thank you for sharing. Looking at your creations makes my day.
Trev
Rick
I'm running out of superlatives 😉
(unless I start with German ones 😁)
Can't wait to see your next creation.
Cheers, Doug 😎
I placed a hold on the book at the library.
Ron
Cheers, 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
Nerys
A true masterpiece.
Well done sir.
Martin555.