I started building model abouts about 2 years ago, I'm retired and disabled and wanted something to keep my mind active. Additionally, I write some, dabble in acrylic panting and draw faces almost every day.
I'm not into RC, so what I build is always "static." So far I've build a Carbelle Manor model from a set of plans, a houseboat with an interior of my own making, a fishing type boat with a detailed interior and pilot house and am currently working on a cruiser with a detailed interior, air boat of my own design and another cruiser style hull.
I've created my own "outboard motors", "stern drives," "propellers" and cabin furniture. It's not all the best, but I've learned and that is all that matters to me.
I currently, as I've already said, building an airboat. I've taken pictures from an airboat magazine and my memory of airboats my dad had to create the hull and components. The stumbling block at this point is the propeller guard to go around the engine. I've already fashioned a propeller, seats, instrument panel, rudder control and rudders. I purchased some aluminum rods in hopes of fashioning the propeller guard from it, however, I'm getting conflicting information about "if" and "how" to solder the pieces together. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Hoping to connect with fellow boat builders and share what we are doing in this hobby.
Happy boat building to you (to the tune of "Happy Trails."
model boat builder
Guess that's enough for now!
