Hi there to all you budding Boaters,
A question if I may regarding a size for a radio controlled model cabin cruiser.
Essentially I have been asked to construct a small scale model of a rather lovely old 1932 era, Norfolk Broads cabin cruiser, a famous Delight Class, Designed and built by the famous Herbert Woods, of Potter Heigham.
Since I put out 1:16 Scale model kits back in 2017 of the larger Light Class Cruisers, Ring of Light and Queen of Light, one then customer has pleaded for me to bring out the smallest of the Light Cruiser fleet, Delight. I have no problems making a highly detailed static model, though resisted in doing a radio controlled version since at the same scale, this model would only measure in at 18"(462mm), LOA, with a Beam of 6 1/4"(160mm), and Draft of 1.5"(40mm).
I thought perhaps using light ply frames, 2mm lime planking etc, that she may be a thought.
But I really would like to hear of all your experiences out there with small scale cabin Cruisers specifically, to see if it's really worth it, or coming out of the present scale to 1:12 which would bring the model up to 24" LOA.
I shall try and add a pic of the real thing, a photo taken back in the 1930s, to show her high topsides design, albeit very pretty little cruiser.
I would like to keep the model to 1:16 small scale as that is the request from a chap who wants his little Light Class Fleet complete in the same scale.
Over to your thoughts out there on any aspect.
BTW, whilst waiting for the printers of the little day cruiser planned, this delight class is being drafted up accurately by me in preparation to construct the model.
Kindest to you all, and huge thanks for your thoughts of experience in advance.
Paul