Purchased from an old collector. Not sure how old, I was wondering on how do I clean this ship without damaging it. Quite a nice model. I was also wondering if anyone had any ideas of what kind of ship this maybe.
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Purchased from an old collector. Not sure how old, I was wondering on how do I clean this ship without damaging it. Quite a nice model. I was also wondering if anyone had any ideas of what kind of ship this maybe.
Nov.1 2016 weather great for Nov. here in Burlington Ontario at Spencer's boat pond . I'v posted a build log on this Midwest model but never showed it on water
{"text":"Nov.1 2016 weather great for Nov. here in Burlington Ontario at Spencer's boat pond . I'v posted a build log on this Midwest model but never showed it on water","subject":"Jimwilder Tug #2","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBdv2J8i-8A"}
Nov.1 2016 weather great for Nov. here in Burlington Ontario at Spencer's boat pond . I'v posted a build log on this Midwest model but never showed it on water
I scratch-built this lot, and it includes some major navy units as at Gibralter 1943, Force H.
{"text":"I scratch-built this lot, and it includes some major navy units as at Gibralter 1943, Force H.","subject":"photo taken of my collection 20 odd years ago","media":[{"id":"1477263657","name":"1477263657.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1477263657/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1477263657/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Hi
Back in the early/mid '70's I took a pilgrimage aboard Manxman from Llandudno to Douglas on a day trip. I took a number of on-board photos which these are some. I intended to make a model of her but so far have not succeeded! but that is nothing new. I enjoy the planning and thinking about it! Anyway, if you would like more, please let me know.
Edward
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Back in the early/mid '70's I took a pilgrimage aboard Manxman from Llandudno to Douglas on a day trip. I took a number of on-board photos which these are some. I intended to make a model of her but so far have not succeeded! but that is nothing new. I enjoy the planning and thinking about it! Anyway, if you would like more, please let me know.
Edward
Recently built from an Aeronaut kit, this is a 1/24th scale Pilot Boat based on a German design. Powered by two 540 brushed motors with 3 bladed brass props it attains something like scale speed. The colour is Volkswagen Bright Orange, courtesy of Halfords and the non-slip deck is acrylic green mixed with silver sand then covered with a silk finish varnish.
The boat was filmed at an illuminated regatta staged by Bournville Model Yacht and Power Boat Club on their lake in Bournville, Birmingham
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Recently built from an Aeronaut kit, this is a 1/24th scale Pilot Boat based on a German design. Powered by two 540 brushed motors with 3 bladed brass props it attains something like scale speed. The colour is Volkswagen Bright Orange, courtesy of Halfords and the non-slip deck is acrylic green mixed with silver sand then covered with a silk finish varnish.
The boat was filmed at an illuminated regatta staged by Bournville Model Yacht and Power Boat Club on their lake in Bournville, Birmingham
%u2003
Hi Colin
Yes, I did brush paint the deck with an inexpensive acrylic.
The sand mix was trial and error. I started off with a thin mix and gradually added more sand, testing it on scraps of plastic, until I was happy.
A brushed coat of satin varnish waterproofed and added to the realism.
Best of luck.
Steve
Hi Colin
Yes, I did brush paint the deck with an inexpensive acrylic.
The sand mix was trial and error. I started off with a thin mix and gradually added more sand, testing it on scraps of plastic, until I was happy.
A brushed coat of satin varnish waterproofed and added to the realism.
Best of luck.
Steve
VGMBC Saturday morning sail.
A spin around the Knap boating lake at Barry, in my super yacht "Voyager"
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The San Pedro is a North American Push Boat.
She weighs in at 21 lbs
L.O.A. is 30"
Beam is 12"
Draft is 3" 5/8"
Her Engine Room Consist of:
Two MFA 919D 540 Type Motors with Single Ratio Metal Gearbox 2.5:1 Reduction
Two Mtroniks Viper Marine PNP 15
One Action Electronics Throttle & Rudder Mixer
Two 6 Volt SLA Batteries in series
Running time is estimated at 2 hrs
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She weighs in at 21 lbs
L.O.A. is 30"
Beam is 12"
Draft is 3" 5/8"
Her Engine Room Consist of:
Two MFA 919D 540 Type Motors with Single Ratio Metal Gearbox 2.5:1 Reduction
Two Mtroniks Viper Marine PNP 15
One Action Electronics Throttle & Rudder Mixer
Two 6 Volt SLA Batteries in series
Running time is estimated at 2 hrs
Return to building model boats after 45 years and first with R/C.
Fine kit by Mountfleet, though white metal castings getting a bit tired. Don't take it out sailing very often as it takes a lot of lead which I load each time. Quite a handful to launch. Sails well though.
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Return to building model boats after 45 years and first with R/C.
Fine kit by Mountfleet, though white metal castings getting a bit tired. Don't take it out sailing very often as it takes a lot of lead which I load each time. Quite a handful to launch. Sails well though.
Well thank you. For what it was worth it got model of the year from my model ship club, but there was only one other entry. Looking for the time to do some building blogs on some of my other boats incase they might be of use to other builders.
Well thank you. For what it was worth it got model of the year from my model ship club, but there was only one other entry. Looking for the time to do some building blogs on some of my other boats incase they might be of use to other builders.
Enjoyed making this superb kit from model slipway. Having to cut out the polystyrene sheets proved to be no problem. With 2 motors and bow thruster, thought it would be good for the steering competitions, but its a bit wide in the beam for our rather tight course. Working searchlight and rotating radar.
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Enjoyed making this superb kit from model slipway. Having to cut out the polystyrene sheets proved to be no problem. With 2 motors and bow thruster, thought it would be good for the steering competitions, but its a bit wide in the beam for our rather tight course. Working searchlight and rotating radar.
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Scratch built IOM; including sails. Had to have a go after seeing one that a club member built. Made mostly from cedar venetian blinds. Sails well, I'm just not too good racing it but occasionally get reasonable placing.
{"text":"Scratch built IOM; including sails. Had to have a go after seeing one that a club member built. Made mostly from cedar venetian blinds. Sails well, I'm just not too good racing it but occasionally get reasonable placing.","subject":"Mei Lai","media":[{"id":"1476025449","name":"1476025449.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476025449/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476025449/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1476025463","name":"1476025463.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476025463/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476025463/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Scratch built IOM; including sails. Had to have a go after seeing one that a club member built. Made mostly from cedar venetian blinds. Sails well, I'm just not too good racing it but occasionally get reasonable placing.
Nostalgia build from New Maquettes kit. Needed a lot of extra work on fittings as kit a bit limited. Not bad for steering competitions with WA model ship club.
{"text":"Nostalgia build from New Maquettes kit. Needed a lot of extra work on fittings as kit a bit limited. Not bad for steering competitions with WA model ship club.","subject":"Le Marignon","media":[{"id":"1476023775","name":"1476023775.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476023775/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476023775/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1476023829","name":"1476023829.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476023829/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476023829/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1476023885","name":"1476023885.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476023885/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476023885/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Nostalgia build from New Maquettes kit. Needed a lot of extra work on fittings as kit a bit limited. Not bad for steering competitions with WA model ship club.
Built this year from excellent Metcalfe mouldings kit. R/C sailed with Australian model ship club. Tried it for steering competitions but not that manoeuvrable. Boat of the yr 3rd prize!
{"text":"Built this year from excellent Metcalfe mouldings kit. R/C sailed with Australian model ship club. Tried it for steering competitions but not that manoeuvrable. Boat of the yr 3rd prize!","subject":"Highlander","media":[{"id":"1476022042","name":"1476022042.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476022042/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476022042/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1476022102","name":"1476022102.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476022102/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476022102/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1476022444","name":"1476022444.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476022444/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1476022444/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Built this year from excellent Metcalfe mouldings kit. R/C sailed with Australian model ship club. Tried it for steering competitions but not that manoeuvrable. Boat of the yr 3rd prize!
