von Zipper Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Last winter I got these two 1/56 scale Revell 42 ft. Chris*Craft Flying Bridge cabin cruisers, one was an old built glue bomb and the other kit is complete and mint. I'm going to call it repurposed instead of scratch built or fabricated. Took the built boat apart, cut the hull down so it would now be a 14' aluminum fishing boat in 1/25 scale Right now it's been taken apart for paint and detailing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Gore Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Great idea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Ya get the "GOLDEN OAR " for such a spectacular move sir !!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Neil Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Wicked Pissa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Looks Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Great idea, keep it coming. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Very cool conversion! I'm sure there are toy boats that would be neat to modify as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks for the encouraging words,folks ! Ya get the "GOLDEN OAR " for such a spectacular move sir !!!!!!!!!! It's funny you said that, Ed-I'm making a set of oars right now for the boat out of bass wood. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I'm happy to see this as I had one back in the '50s as one of my first models. I remember painting it yellow. It ended it's life on a pond under rock assault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I started one of those using another vintage boat kit. Never got so far as you... especially the O.B. motor build up. But I like what you did. The key to a successful build is the paint so I cannot wait to see how this turns out! VERY nice so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokisTyro Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 That is really cool. And seeing that old brown Revell Chris Craft sure brought back some memories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thank you for showing interest in my model, it is an old kit. On the inside of the left (port) hull it has/had raised letters that said : Revell INC. VENICE, CALIF copyright 1953 Being old plastic it does handle liquid welding glue just fine. The out board engine was built completely out of my parts box. As near as I can tell it includes the following parts- The main box was a first aid box from the AMT 911 Dodge van. The side fins were from the custom chrome tree from either the AMT '62 Buick or the '61 Ford Galaxie. The bottom drive is a trans from an AMT 1951 Chevy cut to fit and installed vertically. The rest was made from Evergreen stock. The bubble on the back of the engine that mates to the trans is the half of an air cleaner from an AMT '41 Ford woody, as is the hub cap on top that will be the re-coil for the pull start. I looked at photo etched propellers but decided against it based on the prices. So I went thru my Moms craft beads and found a 6 bladed snow flake , cut every other blade off and sanded it smooth Then when I started making the oars, first I tried bass wood for the handles but it wasn't working out too well, I dug thru the kitchen drawer and found a package of bamboo shish kabob skewers that worked out better-the paddles are balsa. It still needs some more things done but the project is moving ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 This is freaking awesome! I love what you have done with this. Very creative for sure. Very nice build. How long is this boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Great looking boat vonZipper, I can't wait to see how you build a trailer for it and what you're gonna tow it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 That is incredible. I love it. Now I have to try that. Would be a cool addition to a camping rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Welp, I can see a run startin on them old ChrisCrafts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks for the positive comments, I've gotten a little more done since the last post. Made a sub floor to cover the Evergreen strip for the keel . I think it gives a better look being a solid floor also. Mocked up a gas tank under the rear seat-painted the engine a few days ago. It does float- I tried it in the kitchen sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Welp, I can see a run startin on them old ChrisCrafts! If anyone is interested, there's one on eBay right now, same boat but a newer issue . http://www.ebay.com/itm/REVELL-Chris-Craft-Sport-Fishing-Boat-Model-Kit-LINDBERG-Chriscraft-Box-Lot-/321253000706?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item4acc2bc602 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 That's pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Very nice, this is just awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Thank you, Harry and Bob. Got more done but nothing worth photographing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) I built some skeleton ribbing out of Plastruct 3/32 "I" beam, added black and red wire for the bow lights and white marker light on the stern . I admit I have been dragging my feet getting this project ready for paint, was waiting for the boat license vinyl stickers from a great guy=Jeff @ G-Force Graphics before any final body/paint could be done to make sure they fit. Here's a set I put on a boat that came out of the Model King 1970 Pontiac Bonneville kit that was built 7 or 8 years ago. The license looks good to me so I will start painting the aluminum boat very soon. Thanks for looking in. Edited December 3, 2013 by von Zipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Post some new pics, I know you've been working on it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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