After the very average first boat build (http://www.rcindia.org/boats/first-boat-build-24'-cabin-cruiser/) I was itching to try something more challenging.

So, I pestered VC, and he suggested I download the plans for the Keil Kraft Neptune and scale them up.

This is what it is supposed to look like ( :ouch!  )

I downloaded the plans (http://eezebilt.hobby-site.com/index.html) and took them to a photocopy shop. The scaling was not perfect; instead of 150% got about 140% and the X & Y axes scaling was a little different 

All the templates cut on the Sunboard. Used 2 mm wherever the plans said 1/32 or 1/16" and 4 mm wherever they said 3/32 or 1/8".

Build in progress. Used Cyano. This material (a first for me) is quite easy to cut and sand; a MAS plane is very useful. Only thing it is heavy, and a little brittle. But overall, very nice to work with.

I had to make a prop shaft tube (sometimes called a stuffing box, although I disagree - a stuffing box involves compression of a media to form a steam leakproof seal, e.g. in steam engines  )

I had some Aluminum tube lying around, 7 mm X 9 mm. I found an old commode nylon screw, which too was 7 mm O/D. So I created it. I used 2 pieces about 7 mm dia X 12 long, and drilled a 3 mm hole for the shaft (a bicycle spoke.) Used a set screw to lock the nylon into place, and will keep a bit of sponge soaked in thick lube oil inside 

Build continues. All easy so far. The only thing is that despite cutting the templates carefully many things don't fit. I guess it's because of the photocopying, or maybe the plans had a few small errors. Errors IMHO don't ever cancel out, but add up  

The only part which needs minuscule fitting is the very last - the 2 bottom skins. The rest are all easy.

The motor has yet to be decided  

I think a brushed of about 150 W (about 17 A) with about 2000 KV or higher should be OK, this boat is heavy! I do need advice on this though, which will be much appreciated.

I put a lot of hot glue from inside on the joints, hoping to seal the bulkheads and make it as unsinkable as the Titanic 



(....to be contd.)

Guruji!

  Kaha ke Guru? You are the guide for this 

can you boat 3D ?


good one anyways

Ahhh Gusty Boss, boats are just 2 D global warmers! 

Thanks for the encouragement. How's the packing going?

maybe you can flip the boat on its side and knife edge xD or make it do a snap roll
but very nice build! when is it going to sail? :

Sent from a potato using a lamp

Thanks Aniket! The only spectacular thing a boat does is......sink 

It will take me a week or so to complete. I will be posting more build pics, and, hopefully a video of the maiden voyage 

 

I am eagery waiting for the progress.   

Thanks Col. Sanders Sandy 

Construction finished 

Next up: Rudder, Paint/finish, Electronics, detailing

Rudder made from hard wood & a cycle spoke

All cleaned up, ready for the next build  

.....and he cruelly posted a picture of the boat basking in all its glory with his magnificent workbench in the backdrop. True, he is a sadistic man.............

 

is that a supermarine spitfire kit i see hiding in the corner??

Yes and a Piper Super Cub too.

I've witnessed that workbench in person. It's a builders dream. There is nothing that one cannot find in that workshop except for the light switch, which is hidden at a place only Rai sir can find in the dark , so no one eyes-on without his consent

Great build sir...

VC, is that wood panelling on the boat? those vertical stripes

Hi - I note that you are making some of the KK EeZeBilt boats from my website.

The idea behind the website was to revive some of the old boats that people in the 1960s were used to, so I'm glad that this is happening, but I'm sad to hear that on occasions you find that there may be errors with the drawings.

The drawings never existed originally - these boat kits were simply provided as a set of die-cut parts. I produced the drawings by getting collectors around the world to photocopy the die-cut parts. They then emailed them to me and I drew the plans from these pictures. Sometimes it was hard to see where the lines were, so it is quite possible that I got some wrong. I would appreciate a bit more information about just what is wrong, so that I can correct it...

Oh, and congratulations on the building - those boats look very good...

OH BOY - THE HOLY GRAIL HIMSELF!!!

Geezer, we are and shall be eternally grateful to you. It is wonderful to see you here, an honour actually. Welcome aboard. What you have done for the boat modelling fraternity is unsurpassed. God bless!

Gentlemen, we have a legend on board. Welcome the Dodgy Geezer.