Topic: Wavemaster 34 (Read 6725 times)

canabus · « **Reply #50 on:** October 26, 2021, 10:12:48 am »

Hi All

Three coats of Red Oxide on the hull bottom and out in the sun to dry off!!!

Another 24 hours before starting on the sides.

Canabus

zooma · « **Reply #51 on:** October 26, 2021, 10:49:48 am »

Looks nice Harry,

I never considered ending the strakes part way along the hull bottom - mine have always run full length from bow to stern, but ending them part way looks good - does it work as well as the full length strakes?

Bob.

ChrisF · « **Reply #52 on:** October 26, 2021, 12:32:25 pm »

Hi Bob

I stopped them short on my Huntsman 28 as that is how they are on the real thing but on my other builds I'm fitting them full length. On the real boats, most are twin prop which may be one reason for stopping them short.

As you know they mainly help with getting the boat on the plane but they aren't required at the stern. I don't know if spray rails/strakes help with turning but that is one of the jobs of the chine rails.

Chris

canabus · « **Reply #53 on:** October 27, 2021, 04:27:46 am »

Hi Lads

We see what it does in the water ???

I found with some of my other boats the spray rails on the bow start moving the water far earlier into the turns.

As for the lengths for the rails, it was what I had at the time.

Canabus

canabus · « **Reply #54 on:** October 27, 2021, 07:18:37 am »

Hi All

As we had a very good sunny day, I apply to first colour to the sides and a light rub down.

Tomorrow maybe another good painting day ???

Canabus

canabus · « **Reply #55 on:** October 31, 2021, 09:32:51 am »

Hi All

The second coat of paint on the sides and I also painted the roofs white.
Next up is the cabin sides and wheelhouse in white.

Canabus

zooma · « **Reply #56 on:** October 31, 2021, 11:07:53 am »

Thats beginning to look like an original Wavemaster 34 now Harry - well done!

canabus · « **Reply #57 on:** November 02, 2021, 07:14:04 am »

Hi All

Cabin sides painted in gloss white.

Wheelhouse floor planked as a test run.

Veneer planking the deck next project.

Canabus

derekwarner · « **Reply #58 on:** November 02, 2021, 09:47:39 am »

Very smart

.....But those Crocodile skin/hide covered countered rear bench seats whilst looking the part....maybe a bit rough on the young Lady passengers edit - [bare] bums

Derek

canabus · « **Reply #59 on:** November 02, 2021, 10:42:22 am »

Hi Derek

I think they match their handbags and shoes!!!!

Harry

canabus · « **Reply #60 on:** November 03, 2021, 05:51:54 am »

Hi All

Well time for the bling decking to make the boat more 1950's look.

Used my fast planking by dry cutting each strip and fixing down with masking tape.
Then folding a section back, adding glue and laying back down.

Wiping excess glue off and reusing the masking tape to hold in place.

Also added the rear cabin windows.

Canabus

zooma · « **Reply #61 on:** November 03, 2021, 11:28:16 am »

Looking good Harry!

madwelshman · « **Reply #62 on:** November 03, 2021, 09:35:40 pm »

Fair play Harry, that's looking really smart.

The planking will make a huge difference to the deck too.

It's going to be a really nice boat and look great on and off the water.

Will

canabus · « **Reply #63 on:** November 04, 2021, 07:29:27 am »

Hi All
Todays second planking day.

Canabus

canabus · « **Reply #64 on:** November 09, 2021, 07:57:53 am »

Hi All

Finished planking the deck, it's all sealed and vanished.

As the handrails with the kit were broken/missing bits.

I made new ones and added brass pins at each end.

Also made a short mast for the forward roof.

I should get them on tomorrow.

Canabus

madwelshman · « **Reply #65 on:** November 09, 2021, 09:56:08 am »

What a nice looking boat Harry, looks very crisp and smart.

Looking forward to seeing it on the water. No doubt the available performance will be 'slightly' above scale, like many of your boats.

Will

canabus · « **Reply #66 on:** November 10, 2021, 05:47:17 am »

Hi All

Added some dressing but no bells !!!

Harry

canabus · « **Reply #67 on:** November 15, 2021, 07:16:16 am »

Hi All

Nearly finished, but, heading the it's first dip this week, hopefully !!!!

Taking Spooky as well for it's first dip as well.

Canabus

zooma · « **Reply #68 on:** November 15, 2021, 09:02:51 am »

Ready to make a splash!

canabus · « **Reply #69 on:** November 27, 2021, 10:12:16 am »

Hi All

Well splash, the Wavemaster made it into the water after 70 years !!

First trip out was with a 2S Lipo, but hardy a bow wave !!!

Good turning and good great !!!

Next trip out with a 3S lipo and yes a bow wave.

Not getting up to a planning stage.

Next is a re- engine to brushless 1250kv from the Crackin Mad.

A few more rpm and more power.

Canabus

zooma · « **Reply #70 on:** November 27, 2021, 10:30:15 am »

Nice to know the Wavemaster 34 is now "finished" but is going for a new power-plant.

madwelshman · « **Reply #71 on:** November 27, 2021, 02:52:48 pm »

Well done Harry, another one rescued that could well have ended up in the bin because of the state the kit parts were in and the missing parts.
Now you get some enjoyment from using it

Will

canabus · « **Reply #72 on:** December 04, 2021, 09:55:15 am »

Hi All

A few pics from todays run !!!

Going to the brushless C3542-1250kv on 2s Lipo made the boat get up on the plane.

It handled the choppy water great and with the chine/ spray rails turned with no trouble.

Canabus

zooma · « **Reply #73 on:** December 04, 2021, 10:48:45 am »

Good news and nice pictures Harry.

I have made a mental note of your motor choice as I have yet to fit mine!

Stay safe,

Bob.

ChrisF · « **Reply #74 on:** December 04, 2021, 03:19:32 pm »

Looks good and performing well Harry.

Another of the classics saved.

Chris

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