Scratch - 1955 37' Chris Craft Corvette - LaBob - Nov '10 - Not a Sterling - True Scratch Scratch - 1955 37' Merritt - by Finn - Oct '10 - Very nice scratch build of a '50's recreational fishing boat. Scratch - Chris Craft Barrelback - werlec - Oct '10 - New Build thread. Scratch - Jersey Speed Skiff - by Winkman1 - Sept '10 - Gas powered Woodie speedboats Norgale - Sept '10 - Not a 'woodie' hull per se, but a classic from the Golden Age of Yachting! Scratch - Norgale's build of the 1926 yacht Mariner III. Scratch - Runathing - A Flyer inspired runabout - pjesus - Jul '10 Scratch - "POSH," a 22-1/2" DART Speedtender from 1931 - by FatBeech - Sept 08 - Recommended Scratch - Dodge Watercar from the early 20's. Scratch - Riva Aquarama - Dongledell - Sept '03 ![]() Scratch - Pat Tritle's Chloe times 150% - by EdLokken - Jan '09 Scratch - "Father Goose's 'Vrolijkheid'" - P. Tritle - Jan '04 - an exception to prove the rule Scratch - 1934 GarWood 16ft Speedster scratchbuilt - Ed Crowell - Jan 09 - A highly recommended build thread. Scratch - Hacker 16' Runabout - CG Bob - Jan '08 Scratch - 39' Version of the Typhoon - METI - Aug '07 Scratch - Thunderbird - by GPR - Mar '09 - Highly Recommended! A very detailed and complex build. PM me with article/thread links to add here See the rules for posting below then get over there an' getz yer Woodie some severe face time!. Johnston, Port Carling, Father Goose, Vrolijkheid, Walter Eckland, Cary Grant, Chris Craft Custom Commuter, Custom Commander, Custom Cruiser If you are loooking for Vintage Plans and Kit tracings, check out the "Vintage Model Boat & Ship plans" Sticky Thread over in Dock Talk - Lots of interesting stuff!!Ĭhris Craft, Garwood, Hacker, Hackercraft, Ditchburn, Muskoka, Minett, Minett-Shields, Port Carling, W.J. Or, of course, feel free to ask in a posting. If not, use the search function on the upper starboard side of this (and every) R/C Groups' web page. Some, like John Hacker's " The Thunderbird" or the Rivas have gained a following by being exquisite exemplars of the craft of boat-building and style.Ĭheck the "Build Lists" below and see if your boat is there. Your thoughts on this?Ĭertain boats have quite a following, mainly boats that have figured in the mass media or culture in some ways like Jack Kennedy's Elco PT Boat, the 109, are famous for their exploits in life, others conversely, from the movies and TV like Father Goose's " Vrolijkheid," and the " Minnow" from Gilligan's Island. we wouldn't chase the African Queen away 'cause the prototype's hull was iron plate. ![]() There may be other special exceptions, of course. The model's hull need not be wood, but the full sized prototype, in general, with the above noted exceptions, should be. ![]() Dolly, was launched in 1850, is a Woodie under our definition, indeed she could be looked at as the progenitor of all woodies that came after. The oldest mechanically powered vessel in the world, the S.L. ![]() Lawrence during of Steam's Golden Age and are the roots of the gasoline powered 'woodies,' in function and use. (Is this going to be an agreeable definition for everyone?)Ĭlassic Fiberglass or aluminum runabouts from the Postwar, Classic Runabout Era are welcome.Īlso included in our scope are the Pleasure Steamers and launches as were seen on the Ullswater, Windermere, Muskoka and St. Woodie: A wooden hulled, usually varnished mahogany, powered boat, usually a pleasure, commuter, runabout, racer, cruiser or launch from the "Golden Age of Boating" or the post-war "Classic Age of Boating." The definition usually excludes working boats such as trawlers, coasters or fishing boats. A place for Woody fans to come and chat and strut their boats' stuff.Īlso a central place for a Woodies Thread and Article listing.
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