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Galilee Boat
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Galilee Boat
With all the members permission I would like to share my Galilee Boat project.
Here is a brif story of how I got my hands on the model.
I have to mentioned where I got this kit from because is always good the real story behind the kit.
The place is "SE Miller Guitars". http://www.semillerguitars.com/sea-of-galilee-boats/.
Scott Miller owns the business and I asked him how he came to produce this now famous boat kit.
This was his exacts words:
I was a moderator at MSW when Captian Pugwash was running the site and had just moved on from building kits to scratch building. I did the Triton cross section build that was going on at the time and that got me interested in building models other than standard scale ships. This lead me to building boat models because they are fun to build and can be done in much less time than a three master ship. The also don't require a lot of rigging which was attractive to me as well.
One model that was fun to build and could easily be scratch built was Midwest's Peterborough canoe kit. I made quite a few of these as gifts and this introduced me to building on a strong back and using thin CA glue to weld planks together
I started looking at different boats that I could model and found that no one offered a Sea of Galilee boat model kit other than a paper one from a German company. I found an excellent book by Shelly Wachsmann about the discovery of the Kinneret boat and that book had a set of ships plans in it. I used those plans plus what I had learned from building Peterborough canoes to build the first 16" Sea of Galilee model.
Here is a brif story of how I got my hands on the model.
I have to mentioned where I got this kit from because is always good the real story behind the kit.
The place is "SE Miller Guitars". http://www.semillerguitars.com/sea-of-galilee-boats/.
Scott Miller owns the business and I asked him how he came to produce this now famous boat kit.
This was his exacts words:
I was a moderator at MSW when Captian Pugwash was running the site and had just moved on from building kits to scratch building. I did the Triton cross section build that was going on at the time and that got me interested in building models other than standard scale ships. This lead me to building boat models because they are fun to build and can be done in much less time than a three master ship. The also don't require a lot of rigging which was attractive to me as well.
One model that was fun to build and could easily be scratch built was Midwest's Peterborough canoe kit. I made quite a few of these as gifts and this introduced me to building on a strong back and using thin CA glue to weld planks together
I started looking at different boats that I could model and found that no one offered a Sea of Galilee boat model kit other than a paper one from a German company. I found an excellent book by Shelly Wachsmann about the discovery of the Kinneret boat and that book had a set of ships plans in it. I used those plans plus what I had learned from building Peterborough canoes to build the first 16" Sea of Galilee model.
Was asked what a Balloon Duster is
Here is a photo of these Balloon Duster at a model boat show at Hamilton's Steam Museum The object is to pop the balloon on models last one is winner !
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- RNinMunichFleet AdmiralHi DWB,Hi DWB, Balloon Duster is an unfortunate typo for Balloon BUSTER! It's just a hilarious game on the water, especially at exhibitions, to encourage youngsters to get involved. Each boat has a balloon tethered to it, which the other boats try to bust (pop💥) with a spike mounted as a bowsprit. (I've got 4 x 4.7" QF Mk. IXs on mine😂🤣) If done in strict competition I guess you could regard a Balloon Buster as a boat class, with defined specs in order to level the playing field. But if JFF then Who cares about specs? Even in Formula 1 teams are always trying to develop 'an edge' within the rules! Last man (balloon) standing wins😁 LET THE GAMES COMMENCE!! Cheers, Doug 😎
Balloon Duster is an unfortunate typo for Balloon BUSTER!
It's just a hilarious game on the water, especially at exhibitions, to encourage youngsters to get involved.
Each boat has a balloon tethered to it, which the other boats try to bust (pop💥) with a spike mounted as a bowsprit. (I've got 4 x 4.7" QF Mk. IXs on mine😂🤣)
If done in strict competition I guess you could regard a Balloon Buster as a boat class, with defined specs in order to level the playing field.
But if JFF then Who cares about specs? Even in Formula 1 teams are always trying to develop 'an edge' within the rules!
Last man (balloon) standing wins😁
LET THE GAMES COMMENCE!!
Cheers, Doug 😎Liked by chugalone100 and DWBrinkman and - LewZAdmiralHere is what the "Florida" version of the "Balloon Boat" looked like (first photo, ~1990).Here is what the "Florida" version of the "Balloon Boat" looked like (first photo, ~1990). This is what the "Mother" of these balloon boats looks like today (second photo, current rescue boat). This was the master to make the mold for subsequent fiberglass hulled boats like in the first photo. Lew Florida, USA[{"id":"168314692572","name":"168314692572","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168314692572\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168314692572\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168314698688","name":"168314698688","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168314698688\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168314698688\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]
This is what the "Mother" of these balloon boats looks like today (second photo, current rescue boat). This was the master to make the mold for subsequent fiberglass hulled boats like in the first photo.
Lew
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WWI Sub Chaser
Many of you guys know that this is an old model that has been in the market for a long time and reproduced by many model companies like Dummas 1259 SC-1, ITC Model class craft 1:74 (plastic), Ringo Toy Corporation NC. C-5820200 1:74, Glenco model 1:74 (plastic) and a few others.
I don’t know if I have mentioned this before but I receive many request to build models for a local well know model company that is Model Expo owned by Marc Mosko, also owner of Model Shipways, Model Trailways, Model Airways and Guns of History.
This Subchaser is R/C but I never added all of the radios and servos since it was going to be shown on the Model Expo showcase.
So here is what I build with many scratch build items.
I hope you guys like it.
I don’t know if I have mentioned this before but I receive many request to build models for a local well know model company that is Model Expo owned by Marc Mosko, also owner of Model Shipways, Model Trailways, Model Airways and Guns of History.
This Subchaser is R/C but I never added all of the radios and servos since it was going to be shown on the Model Expo showcase.
So here is what I build with many scratch build items.
I hope you guys like it.
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- LewZAdmiralHere is one I photographed in 1975, in New York's central park. (Pretty large size!)Here is one I photographed in 1975, in New York's central park. (Pretty large size!) Lew Florida, USA[{"id":"168316942361","name":"168316942361","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168316942361\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168316942361\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168316943663","name":"168316943663","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168316943663\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168316943663\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168316944568","name":"168316944568","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168316944568\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168316944568\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]
Lew
Florida, USALiked by chugalone100 and hermank - chugalone100CommodoreIt’s a very nice and slick looking model, thank you for sharing that picture with us.It’s a very nice and slick looking model, thank you for sharing that picture with us. My kit is a Nauticurso from Brazil but Model Expo distributes it. There are so many things you could add to the model to make it look as real as possible. “The Sub Chaser Archives” is the website I used for all of the reference need it.
My kit is a Nauticurso from Brazil but Model Expo distributes it. There are so many things you could add to the model to make it look as real as possible.
“The Sub Chaser Archives” is the website I used for all of the reference need it.
Edina Model Yacht Club 2023 events poster
The club poster featuring our 2023 events has just been finished.
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FOR SALE Veron Vosper Target Towing Launch 28"
I built this about 40 years ago, quite a rarity now I believe. Has not been in the water for about 30 years. I plan on bringing it up to date with speed controller and lipos as it used to use large heavy batteries and manual speed controller powered by servo. 👍
Andrea Gail
Great weather this week so off to Leander Boat dock for Andrea Gail maiden run I made a video but could not down load on this wed site But I did take a still photo so here she is & the model work well .As soon as the boat pool opens a Spencer's in Burlington It will get a summer of running .
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- jbkiwiFleet AdmiralHi Garth, boat looks good👍 Re the video, you may have to upload it to You Tube, then put the link in your next post,- video might be too big to post directly.Hi Garth, boat looks good👍 Re the video, you may have to upload it to You Tube, then put the link in your next post,- video might be too big to post directly. JB
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For Classic RN Destroyer fans
Stumbled over this while trawling for details of H Class ''twixt" the wars destroyers.
In particular HMS Hotspur H01.
For fellow RN ship fans.😉
Cheers, Doug😎
In particular HMS Hotspur H01.
For fellow RN ship fans.😉
Cheers, Doug😎
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- ScratchbuilderVice AdmiralDear All.Dear All. Continuing on this thread. I have found two old black and white pictures of HHS Ulysses originally built as a U class destroyer R69.After a distinguished career and being laid up after the war she was converted to a Type 15 anti submarine frigate,new pennant number F17. She was eventually sent to the cutters torch at Davies and Cann next to Laira Bridge near Plymstock in Plymouth in I think 1968/9 where I lived at the time. The first picture shows her alongside at Devonport prior to paying off in 1968. The other photographs (taken by me) show her alongside awaiting the torch. Sorry for the quality pictures but my camera back then was very basic. Sad end for another Greyhound of the seas. I can’t remember the name of the other vessel awaiting scrap.but perhaps somebody may have ideas. Regards Bill.[{"id":"168217945412","name":"168217945412","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217945412\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217945412\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168217946023","name":"168217946023","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217946023\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217946023\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168217946163","name":"168217946163","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217946163\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217946163\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168217945815","name":"168217945815","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217945815\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168217945815\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]
Continuing on this thread.
I have found two old black and white pictures of HHS Ulysses originally built as a U class destroyer R69.After a distinguished career and being laid up after the war she was converted to a Type 15 anti submarine frigate,new pennant number F17.
She was eventually sent to the cutters torch at Davies and Cann next to Laira Bridge near Plymstock in Plymouth in I think 1968/9 where I lived at the time.
The first picture shows her alongside at Devonport prior to paying off in 1968.
The other photographs (taken by me) show her alongside awaiting the torch.
Sorry for the quality pictures but my camera back then was very basic.
Sad end for another Greyhound of the seas.
I can’t remember the name of the other vessel awaiting scrap.but perhaps somebody may have ideas.
Regards Bill.Liked by RonBMK2 and RNinMunich and - RNinMunichFleet AdmiralHi Bill,Hi Bill, HMS Bermuda Colony/Fiji class light cruiser C52. Broken up 1965. Pic 1; Ulysees and Bermuda from the rear end April 1960! Both still in commission. Ulysses was decommissioned in 1963, in reserve until 1966? And finally scrapped in Plymouth in 1970. Pic 2; Bermuda in camouflage underway 1942. Seek and ye shall find! Cheers, Doug😎[{"id":"168221482489","name":"168221482489","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168221482489\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168221482489\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168221485035","name":"168221485035","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168221485035\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/168221485035\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]
HMS Bermuda Colony/Fiji class light cruiser C52. Broken up 1965.
Pic 1; Ulysees and Bermuda from the rear end April 1960! Both still in commission.
Ulysses was decommissioned in 1963, in reserve until 1966? And finally scrapped in Plymouth in 1970.
Pic 2; Bermuda in camouflage underway 1942.
Seek and ye shall find!
Cheers, Doug😎
Slim Nip 2
My Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip 2" evolved from many hours of enjoyment I have had building, sailing and re tweaking previous "Nips".
The Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip 2" was a natural progression from my recent uni rigged "Slim Nip"
I just had to explore how an extended (76cm) Bermuda rigged hull would look and sail ?.
Length - 760mm , Beam - 170mm , Mast - 1100mm (Deck to top).
Other Wee Nip videos for ref. No.42 No.164 No.205 plus many more here on RCSailing
The Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip 2" was a natural progression from my recent uni rigged "Slim Nip"
I just had to explore how an extended (76cm) Bermuda rigged hull would look and sail ?.
Length - 760mm , Beam - 170mm , Mast - 1100mm (Deck to top).
Other Wee Nip videos for ref. No.42 No.164 No.205 plus many more here on RCSailing
Liked by KenThompson and hermank and
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- RogerA1Warrant OfficerShe look really good. If she was mine I would try the following idea. Lower the jib boom closer to the deck, add a bit more camber into the sails and open the slot up between the jib and the main and the jib when the sails are pulled in.She look really good. If she was mine I would try the following idea. Lower the jib boom closer to the deck, add a bit more camber into the sails and open the slot up between the jib and the main and the jib when the sails are pulled in. Just my thoughts enjoy sailing her
Just my thoughts enjoy sailing her - philcaretakerCommodoreHi Roger , all noted. I did put on an adjustable jib rack expecting to have "juggle" positions. With the weather starting to improve hopefully I can spend a bit more time working on the finer points. Someone once said to me , "you can get anything to sail , but its more difficult to get it to sail well" - How very true !!!!.Hi Roger , all noted. I did put on an adjustable jib rack expecting to have "juggle" positions. With the weather starting to improve hopefully I can spend a bit more time working on the finer points. Someone once said to me , "you can get anything to sail , but its more difficult to get it to sail well" - How very true !!!!. cheers Phil
cheers
Phil
Dusseldorf Function Test
I have now completed the final tests before launching and everything works well. I will do a small update soon because the crane still cannot clear the stern railings. The solution is to reduce the size of the hook on the crane. It does look rather big.😀 I have tried again to load a video of the wiring. We will see.
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- hermankRear AdmiralImpressive!!! I have no other words👍👍👍Impressive!!! I have no other words👍👍👍Liked by MouldBuilder and Scratchbuilder
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Testing results sofar of the SMIT harber tug
This kit from BillingBoats, the SMIT NEDERLAND was A harber tug in Rotterdam Netherlands build in 1979. There where 9 of this tugs working in the harber. You can find more of my building in https://www.modelbouwforum.nl/threads/smit-nederland-billing-boats.282005/
I’ve contact with old sailers of this tug, and they are follow me in Holland, and have a lot of information of these 1800 serie build Tugs, in that time,….
Now i’ve testing the lights and sound.
Tug is still under construction,…
I’ve contact with old sailers of this tug, and they are follow me in Holland, and have a lot of information of these 1800 serie build Tugs, in that time,….
Now i’ve testing the lights and sound.
Tug is still under construction,…
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- figtree7ntsAdmiralHi Albert90,Hi Albert90, Your Smit Nederland is superbly built, and I love the sound system! Pity we're so far away from each other? As, I'd love to do some tug boating competition with you? Also, Thanks for pointing out the wrong lighting on my mast! Regards, Ed-
Your Smit Nederland is superbly built, and I love the sound system!
Pity we're so far away from each other?
As, I'd love to do some tug boating competition with you?
Also, Thanks for pointing out the wrong lighting on my mast!
Regards,
Ed-Liked by Albert90
Got to use a display pool at Hamilton Home & Garden show .
A couple of our members got to use a display pool last weekend Alligator tug boat & a 44 lifeboat small scale made with a laser printer That's it for me I can't download any thing & will not do any more Media Gallery
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