Broad Ambition - The Model

[grendel]

in hopes that i will get some time away from the forum, i have today started construction of the centre cockpit seating area

[grendel]

seat support backs in placed and clamped, plus the openings for the under seat cutouts drilled out using a 20mm forstner bit.

[grendel]

seat front support panels added

[grendel]

So, the whole floor section with seating fits nicely into its corner, this is the  point model #2  overtakes (at least in this aspect) model #1 as that doesnt have any centre cockpit detailing other than the dashboard. the seat tops will be made (as in the real thing ) using thin sheet plywood (in fact they are receiving their edging trim as we speak.)

[Ray]

I was going to ask if the seats are upholstered and if you will be doing the same on the models..... and then I realised that I needn't ask! 👍

[grendel]

Well lets see how you like this then, the seat tops are on and trimmed, this whole seating area is attached to the removable floor piece, upholstery, yes, i will have to find some cloth in the correct colour, this will be formed round 1/4" dense foam, and then the cushions can be put in, this will come at a later stage though. meanwhile a section next to the 'door' will have a patch of tread added for entry and exit. (the tread may well be simulated by a suitable grade of wet and dry paper.)

[Ray]

Beautifully done! 👍

[Upcycler]

That's a nice looking model boat you are making there and hopefully from upcycled wood?

Is that your own design or is it based on something else?

[grendel]

its being made from wood that was an offcut from repairs to the real boat - Broad Ambition, I have spent time aboard, measuring up and taking lots of photos, the wood used for the hull was lime from old ikea blinds this was before i got the burmese teak that all the main fixtures and fittings are being constructed from. I was given two pieces of teak, about 6"x1 1/2" x about 24" and the second 30", of these one piece is about 2" wide now as the rest has been cut down for cabin sides and to make fittings..

So i have now fitted the ships wheel to the bulkhead, and now for some pictures, the last few show the construction as the side bulkhead that covers the sliding sash leans inward accommodation had to be made for this, and then final adjustments were made with the vertical seat back. everything has been made to fit the space and the gaps round the edges are less than 0.5mm so its quite a precise fit. 

the front supports of the seat slope out just as the real thing does, so these seating parts were all precision angles, these were achieved using miniature precision squares markers and even tiny planes, acquired either at modelling shows or boot fairs, my only gripe with the adjustable square is the wing nut is too big and needs stopping in an exact spot or it sticks out and ruins the measurement of the angle.

[grendel]

here are some pictures of part of the seating area on the real boat

[SPEEDTRIPLE]

I have`nt caught up with this thread for quite a while. I just love those mini planes, they look amazing. To make such intricate and detailed work takes a lot of skill and dexterity, skills i have, a steady hand and dexterity i DON`T.   I envy you to be able to do such fine work. I hope one day, our paths (or should that be rivers?) will cross, and will be able to see the model in the timber?.

[Polly]

It’s an impressive piece of work and looks great afloat.

As is BA itself of course. 

[JennyMorgan]

Trusting that the final touches will include the true to life sound effects of Griff regaling all and sundry with his awesome repertoire of awful jokes! 

[grendel]

16 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:

Trusting that the final touches will include the true to life sound effects of Griff regaling all and sundry with his awesome repertoire of awful jokes! 

its just a question of getting a good recording when he doesnt realise. maybe at this years wooden boat show, or even the may meet.

[Polly]

Now that is a plan!

[JennyMorgan]

50 minutes ago, grendel said:

its just a question of getting a good recording when he doesnt realise. maybe at this years wooden boat show, or even the may meet.

Just a question of the right lubrication !

[grendel]

of course the next problem will be the upholstery fabric, I need something to represent the upholstery with a similar pattern and colour, the best option I have figured at the moment is dolls house fabrics for the correct scale patterns, now the above upholstery has changed to a red with stripes, but looking through the scale fabrics available I have shortlisted 2 so far as being a similar colour with a small scale print to the original fabric, alternatively I will find a nice fabric then get Griff to re-upholster Broad Ambition to match the model.

[grendel]

Griff of course was posing with his best profile on display  for this shot

[JennyMorgan]

33 minutes ago, grendel said:

Griff of course was posing with his best profile on display  for this shot

Searching for his tactically lost wallet by any chance?

[BroadAmbition]

Alternatively I will find a nice fabric then get Griff to re-upholster Broad Ambition to match the model.

Many a true word said in jest.  Hang fire on the fabric as we are indeed planning to recover the present soft furnishings in the wheelhouse.  Out of necessity as they are worn through in places.  Hope to get this done this year

Griff

[grendel]

No pictures yet (i will try and get some tonight), but the step area on the other side of the cockpit has been constructed to the other half of the floor, it just needs tidying up a bit and sanding down.

[grendel]

ok here are the pictures

[Ray]

Superb detailing as ever! 👍

[grendel]

you think thats bad, i have the helm seat to recreate at some point, all that spindle turning

[Ray]

That's quite a seat! You haven't started it yet but I can feel another wow coming on ☺