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Half-built 1/4 scale Temptress
Hi All,
Some of you may be wondering what happened to the 1/4-scale Temptress that Dan left unfinished?
Well, I've bought it. Here are photos of it in my newly rented workshop, which is still not quite fully sorted out, although there is now just enough room to get around the boat and work on it. I had to rent extra workshop space becaue my main in terest is in building 1/4 scale gliders - especially water gliders which were designed to be operated from water. The first water glider was built by Gabriel Voisin who towed it off the River Seine (in 1908 if I remember well). It did fly, but not without the tow rope! The waterglider's heyday was the 30's, and I am currently building a version of the BAC VIII, a British example of the genre, which you can see flying if you Google "The first waterglider in the world". If you look at this Pathe newsreel you'll understand why I want a 1/4-scale 1930's style speedboat.
I haven't started work on it yet, but I will so soon. When it's done it will be electric powered and radio controlled.
Wish me luck.
John
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Hi John
Thank you for sharing on here, I am looking forward to seeing the model come together, as I am sure are many other people!
Keep the updates coming.
Cheers
Dan
I also bought the plans, but as a beginner in model boat building, I’m finding that some important details are missing. For example, I can’t find the measurements needed to position the frames correctly, or the dimensions of the wooden strips. There are also no details for the interior fit-out.
Where can I find additional plans or drawings for the seats, cockpit and floor? And where can I buy suitable model boat fittings and hardware?
Are there any photos, drawings or other reference materials available to help with these parts of the build?
Thanks for your help!
Regards Albrecht