The Bolger Modeler
(By way of explanation for the odd-ball questions of replacing perfectly good O/B power with inboard)
I am a RC Model Boat Builder. For 40 or more years, I have built mainly 1/8 scale operating Models of American homebuilt boats. Some years ago, I ran across Payson's books.this in turn led me on the long and degrading slippery slope <g> to PB, his books, and designs (and now this group).
I was intrigued to read in Payson that he felt 1/8 scale was the scale of choice for modeling. I had discovered that as well, albeit long before I had read him. The unfortunate problem is the LACK of suitable scale electric O/B's.. The few out there are either too big (upwards of 1/6 scale), or unsuitable for extended and serious use. This is why I yearn for PB inboard designs.
Most recently, I spent several 100 hours lofting (in CADD), and building components for the 22' Plywood Diesel Utility for Homebuilders, planning a stick-for-stick model with full operating features including sound effects. Neat little V-hull critter with a tunnel-set prop and outboard dingy rudder. With all the frames assembled and preparing to set them up on the strongback prior to setting the sheers, chines and keel, I was awaiting word from PB on a few details.The letter promptly came (in this respect PB certainly treats Model Boat Builders with the same respect as full-size builders.which may NOT be said for some of his seemingly well-heeled and corporately veiled peers). The first paragraph sent me from the drawing board to the Blended Scotch whisky. It seems that the design had never been built; a similar design refused to back down at all; the prop in tunnel being the culprit. Not ideal for a scale model intended for In-Water judging. End of that project.
The recent sightings (thanks to all who responded) of Dakota variants has rekindled the urge to do justice to a PB in a RC replica; the Commuter version perhaps the most likely. Thanks to ALL for helping me peel through PB's sweet onion of designs. Will keep you all posted.
Norm Blitch
St Johns River Model Mariners
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I am a RC Model Boat Builder. For 40 or more years, I have built mainly 1/8 scale operating Models of American homebuilt boats. Some years ago, I ran across Payson's books.this in turn led me on the long and degrading slippery slope <g> to PB, his books, and designs (and now this group).
I was intrigued to read in Payson that he felt 1/8 scale was the scale of choice for modeling. I had discovered that as well, albeit long before I had read him. The unfortunate problem is the LACK of suitable scale electric O/B's.. The few out there are either too big (upwards of 1/6 scale), or unsuitable for extended and serious use. This is why I yearn for PB inboard designs.
Most recently, I spent several 100 hours lofting (in CADD), and building components for the 22' Plywood Diesel Utility for Homebuilders, planning a stick-for-stick model with full operating features including sound effects. Neat little V-hull critter with a tunnel-set prop and outboard dingy rudder. With all the frames assembled and preparing to set them up on the strongback prior to setting the sheers, chines and keel, I was awaiting word from PB on a few details.The letter promptly came (in this respect PB certainly treats Model Boat Builders with the same respect as full-size builders.which may NOT be said for some of his seemingly well-heeled and corporately veiled peers). The first paragraph sent me from the drawing board to the Blended Scotch whisky. It seems that the design had never been built; a similar design refused to back down at all; the prop in tunnel being the culprit. Not ideal for a scale model intended for In-Water judging. End of that project.
The recent sightings (thanks to all who responded) of Dakota variants has rekindled the urge to do justice to a PB in a RC replica; the Commuter version perhaps the most likely. Thanks to ALL for helping me peel through PB's sweet onion of designs. Will keep you all posted.
Norm Blitch
St Johns River Model Mariners
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