Attachment 317581
Printable View
That's the walnut wing "in progress"as they say.
The walnut ROTORY never even got a look in today, even though I had a clear uninterrupted five hours in the shop.
Was a bit stumped at where exactly to begin with the little Molinari----had a couple of false starts to kick off with, then did the cockpit and cowl on the lathe, sliced it in half and decided Acacia is totally the wrong wood, I also should stitch the cockpit to the deck BEFORE putting the curves there.
In the end I learned a lot of what NOT to do.
Quietly confident I can do a passable concept for you Mark!
Hey Johnno, is it true there were only six ROTORY motors ever built !? If that's true----then I've built as many as you did, right now I have six in various guises kicking around the shop.
Promise you, the one I send you will blow your mind, I have the final motor all figured out, it's much better than a conception but will still cost you a bottle of single malt.
Will make enough money OUTA the other five to cover costs, sold one already at $150 + postage, he offered to buy it at that-----had to say yes didn't I ?
With the walnut wing, I'm trying an oak wing with the walnut sponsons----first time I've tried this, if it all turns to worms, I'll go back to bending stainless, it's a damn sight easier than shaping oak.
Had time to change the planer blades and sharpen the spokeshave, have to say though, stuff takes a lot longer to do these days-----or maybe I just slowed more than I think I have.
Enjoyed Easter up to now, last day tomorrow , we have guests for lunch so that'll screw up the day, but I enjoyed the break, that's the last of the ramblings for today, shall inflict the same punishment on you tomorrow! Sleep in peace, MYGGWY.J.
It's 6:30 am and we finally got clear blue skies with a forecast for sunshine and a high of 65.
It always seems to rain on bank holiday in England and the day after to be fine and warm, wonder why?
Must have overdone the cordless power tool shoving, got myself an aching shoulder muscle which plagued the life out of me last night, think I finally nailed it with some "ASPERINE HEAT CREAM", bought it in Florida last fall!
Better start putting the finishing touches to a few of the projects I have on the go, the shop floor looks like the floor of one of those Arizona whore and steak houses PRUETT introduced me to, sawdust and steak bones!
Nearly seven and I'm still in bed punching the iPad-----talk later, maybe a piccy or two if I'm feeling benevolent.J.
Been cooking with gas this morning------shaped up R/J's walnut ROTORY-----it's turned out a fair bit larger which suits me fine, I can put a bigger gear case and takes bit more time with it, better for the steering bar too.
just gluing the sponsons to the deck on the sprint Molly , made an alternate oak cockpit /cowling just in case he don't like the mogany one.
piccies close of play!
Attachment 317630
May at nor look like much but there's two full days work there-- it worked out to be a pre 70/s 17' Molly and a 16' Sprint with the ROTORY beginning to take shape.
Deck and sponsons came together ok but had to cobble together four different cockpit and rear cowls before they finally came together, got the tumble home on the decks just about right, it's getting better by the minute.
Doesnt have to be a replica I only do concepts, Will make a special effort with the motors and gear cases.
Attachment 317638Attachment 317639
This is is the mogany ROTORY Johnno, start the gear case for it tomorrow, will try and do the three of em in one day. Bet I got sore fingers by lunchtime.
If it's a sunny day again I want to get the top coat of white on WARBY'S boat, it's been hanging around the shop for far too long.
Sam gets back from the Far East tonight, have to find a spare suitcase to pack Rogers wing and a couple of ROTORIES, one I sold and the other is R/J's.
Craig got hisself a new toy-----a 21' Pontoon with a biggish Yammi to push it along, as long as he has my CC and some ice, he can take me for a ride!
thats it until tomorrow, Sleep tight, MYGGWY.J.
The one on the left!Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Yes, it's another sunshiny day, bustin britches to get into the shop, first have to print out a copy of the line drawing of the Sprint, I got the sponsons too flat, not enough lift or rock in them!
Reminds me of Shakey Bills tunnels + the early Miles masters.
My granddaughter Casey came round with her three boys last night, she said, "you've gone to just making boats Grandad", just a temporary thing I told her. Something will get me all of a quiver again and I'll move on.
Looked at the morning headlines about 20 year old soccer players turning down £100,000 a week, sorry boy------you need your ungrateful little arse kicked, how can ANYBODY, ANYWHERE be worth five million a year? Rooney on twelve million a year -----I used to play football just because I liked it and I was a boy.
Times change-----/seems I'm the only thing that remains stable!
wow- those are incredible- Jackie- you are amazing!
Johnno, the one on the left looks ok but hasn't got the character of a 17'FootMolinari ,
Pulled the sponsons off'n the sprint and started again, now it looks like a little MOLLY.
The cockpit/cowling delaminated after using that blasted gorilla ticky tacky crap so I had to re glue it, will stitch it all together in the morning.
Made a superb bottom end for Johnnos ROTORY----Have to tell you, it is looking Orgasmically knicker wettingly excellent. Think I can modestly say it's turned out nice!
Mark, your little sprint really does bear a passing resemblance to the boat we both once owned.
You want a straight six on its bum, did you ever run it with pipes ?
Do you want it in natural oak and magony or painted black, you can do the black bit, but if you want it aux naturale I will wax polish it!
Tempted to paint the 17' footer red which is how most of them left the factory, what do you think ?
Been without the hearing device for the last week, finally got kitted out with a new one and can once again hear the birds singing, the frogs farting and Jilly complaining !
Never did get around to putting the finish coat on Warbys wonder, maybe get time tomorrow, seem to have been doing the blue arsed fly bit without actually having any tangible evidence to say I have been getting a wriggle on.
Time for bye byesies---MYGGWY.J
Shadowcat, I see from your profile you have a Switzer wing------AND YOU ARE IN INSURANCE BROKER,,.?
I got a deal for you, how about you do me medical insurance for two weeks in the USA next November and I do you a concept of your wing.
Feel I ought to tell you, nobody this side of the pond will touch me , even with somebody else's bargepole .
Jackie if you are considering adding the "SCAFO" script I can put you in touch with a fellow who does all my decals.
Minimum of 10 though so you had sharpen up that blade some....I could be tempted by a yellow one...........Phill.
Remember Boos husband, "Little Jeff", best print guy in England, Watch this thread next Monday Phill.Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
Finally able to log after a few days hanging out with some wildlife in
Central America- like monkeys, crocs, Iguanas and the likes. Left the winter behind for a week with family in Costa Rica.
The boat looks outstanding, Jackie and I too am liking the one on the left. I'm going to leave the final choice to you as the artist. This is getting more exciting by the day! Internet is barely working here, so will check back in a few days .. Fantastic man!