River Rat
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Captain · 3,238 pts
Louisville KY, Kentucky, United States
Member since Jun 2022
Last online 6 months ago
Age 67
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10 boatsTyphoon
I just love this boat, the double enders are so sleek and classic. Dripping with beautiful mahogany
Tow vehicle
Tow car is finished. I have 4 servos to raise and lower the car like hydraulics. I raise it to tow and then…
Chris Craft trailer stand
Another trailer project scratch built for my 1930 CC. I had a lot of fun building these trailers. Now I nee…
Trailer for SK
This was a fun project! Working on the tow vehicle now. This makes a really neat stand it gives it a whole …
Hallet SK Drag ski boat
I had a ton of fun with this project! I had a lot of input from my grand kids on this one. They got to help…
1930 Chris craft runabout ( Driftwood)
This was my first mahogany boat build. Now I really want to do more of them. This is a Dumas kit and was a …
Miller American Hydroplane
Pulled this old friend out of storage. This was my first build. Still looking good after all these years. G…
Mount Washington
Just finished this build, took 6 months to complete. Looking for my next project possibly the Delta Queen? …
River Rat’s build blogs
11 blogsNew project is well underway. 1955 18' CC Cobra in 1/8 scale. Framework, chines, sheers and transom all together. I am starting the plank…
Hey guys, I finally got a good start on my Dumas Typhoon in 1/10 scale. This kit builds up in 2 halves which is kind of different. Althou…
I am working on a tow vehicle for my SK that I picked up at a garage sale for $5.00. Complete revamp on all the radio equipment, lights, …
New Zealand wins the NASCAR Race in Chicago???!!! What??? Congrats to NZ! SVG! SVG! JB...Have a mug for SVG! Let the " Island Country " r…
I found this build and paint boat kit and my grandson completed his first boat project. (Unfortunately it doesn't float ) He also loves g…
Just finished the second trailer project. I didn't do a build log because it's so close to the other trailer build on here. Makes a nice …
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♥ 15 likes896 viewsRe: 5. Old Stern wheel steamerHello Michel, I don't know if you can order from Amazon in Switzerland but here is what I used on both of my paddle boats. At $14.95 US it's a great deal! Good luck on your quest! 👍👍👍 RR
♥ 4 likes2,714 viewsRe: 5. Old Stern wheel steamerHello Michel, I used a gear reduction motor on my Creole Queen. Everything is built in to the motor itself they have them on the web that range from 15 rpm's up to 100. I use a 50 rpm motor on mine and have no…♥ 6 likes2,736 viewsChris Craft CobraHey Len, that's a beautiful 40 Ford you have there, have you ever been to Louisville KY for the street rod nationals? You would fit right in... It's coming in August. Thanks for the kind words, I will try to g…
♥ 18 likes1,327 viewsRe: Chris Craft CobraHi Boatshed, I use these 2 products for all of my mahogany boats. ( Available on Amazon) I glass cloth the complete hull with a very thin coat of Total boat and 2oz cloth, 24 hours later I sand all the bumps o…
+4♥ 3 likes1,328 viewsRe: Chris Craft CobraThanks DW, the fittings are stock Dumas chrome fittings. I just got a good set I guess. RR♥ 1 like1,361 viewsRe: Chris Craft CobraYou are correct Len 1, the car is a 1956 Oldsmobile super 88. This was my first car, I have owned it for 50 years 😄. Thanks for all the compliments on the CC! I also have a 1953 Oldsmobile 88, and I have a 195…
♥ 4 likes1,361 viewsChris Craft CobraFinished the CC Cobra. Fiberglass cloth is on with Total boat epoxy resin. Painting and clear coat went well... All fittings are on with two sided tape. Swapped the steering wheel out for smaller diameter to f…
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