69H.O.Firebird Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I’m starting this kit for the winter. It’s a old S & G Craft kit. I have the steering wheel finished. Hope to have it done by spring. We will see. The kit is laser cut with tons of machined parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Wow, that looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Bruce, that steering wheel is awesome! I am looking forward to watching this build for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Interesting project. Be sure to post your progress photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 It's a steering wheel................but oh what a steering wheel it is. Truly beautiful. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 How big is it going to be?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69H.O.Firebird Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 It will be 54” long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 That steering wheel looks great. It looks to be a standalone model by itself. What scale is that thing? Looks large. Maybe 1:4 scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Dang, Bruce, you have some skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69H.O.Firebird Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 This is the box for the kit and my 9 foot long work bench that I’ll be building it on. The boat is 1/4 scale, 54” long , will be about 30-40 lbs depending on my power choice. It will accept a 32cc weed eater engine or electric. I’ll probably go electric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Wow! Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Is this going to be a radio control boat too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69H.O.Firebird Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Yes, it will be radio controlled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Work of art!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 At that scale, you can almost build a real boat just as quickly!? Should look sweet when done; looks like you are meticulous in your craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 This build right here is a testament to the great skillsets that are on this site. There is no end to the great talent here. Stunning work Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69H.O.Firebird Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Thanks for the kind words everyone. Merry Christmas! This will be a slow build. My bench is moved for furnace replacement in my basement. I’m limited in what I can build. Plus I just purchased a authentic Meyers Manx buggy to restore. I’m busy busy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Any progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69H.O.Firebird Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Unfortunately no progress. My model shop is disrupted with a furnace replacement. Also I bought an original 1968 Meyers Manx to restore and I've been tearing that down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Beautiful work on the wheel, looking forward to more. I'd love to see some pics of the manx also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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