40s and 50s boats

[scupperbill]

Here is a 1948 ELCO 35'. Scale 1" =1' I enlarged the plans from an old Marine Models kit plans. Has twin motors and steering servo ready for R/C running.
Boat was scratch built. Color of deck and cabin roof is Krylon satin Jade.

[Kmot]

Gorgeous! :)

[Aerominded]

Sure is! I like the colors too! :)

[jeepers1940]

A beautiful model of an interesting prototype; we don't see many civilian Elcos. A good choice of scale too, in my opinion.

[patmat2350]

Now that's a plan set that ought to be out there and available to builders.

[PT-333]

That is one sharp Elco!!!!

[woodybob]

Awesome, great colors too.

[der kapitan]

Now that's a plan set that ought to be out there and available to builders.
There are a lot of interesting boats from the 20's to the 50's that cry for plans to be available, Pat. ;)

But where would you find them---? :o

[BG-boats06]

love the colors . nice boat, is it from scratch?

[craig_c]

OOOOoooooooowwww! I is in looove!! Wow, what a beauty!

[charlie eaton]

Beautiful boat Bill. I have those plans,very well done,maybe someday. It is a sleek boat and it was based on the 77' Elco PT hull scaled down.

[Hoghappy]

Sweet! :D

What color is that? Is it a can spray paint? I was thinking of a light yellow for my current project...but I really like that.

[heavyhauler]

robins egg blue? Nice job!

[keith S]

Very nicely done of an vessel not often seen. Thanks for sharing

[Jerome Morris]

Very clean and simple, Beautiful job!
Plans for boats like this would be found in old "Yachting"and
" Rudder" magazines

[der kapitan]

Very clean and simple, Beautiful job!
Plans for boats like this would be found in old "Yachting"and
" Rudder" magazines
Jerome, I understand that these publications are long gone---. :(

A former member of our club had acquired a number of old issues of "Rudder"
during a remodeling job several years ago. ;)

Would it be worth following up on this to see if he still has them? :o

[Nederlander]

The Rudder Treasury, a 352 page softback is available from www.woodenboatstore.com for $16.50 plus shipping. I have not seen the publication so cannot say yea or nay.

[Dixie II]

http://www.the-rudder-collection.com/rudder-index.html
Beautiful boat Bill !!! ;)

[craig_c]

An Index of Plans and Articles in MoToR BoatinG Magazine's Ideal Series of Books (http://www.boat-links.com/Ideal/index.html)

[Aerominded]

The Rudder Treasury

I have a copy and the answer is Yea! Good reading to get a feel for how these boats were enjoyed 'in period'- Not so many drawings in this one- more accounts of cruising and racing both power and sail-

Another book that is full of drawings, published by wooden boat is "Designs to Inspire"- Most are simple drawings, many of which were originally printed in The Rudder... also a Yea! if you are looking for a book of designs to er, inspire you- :)

[tim slocum]

What a great link, thanks Craig C. Gotta love the mother of all maritime links. A website all boat freaks should know about.

[Aerominded]

That is a great link!