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SimpleSailor

Lieutenant 3 years ago

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Renovation of a lovely old boat.

I decided to renovate a very old model Clyde harbour tug which belonged to my Dad. This has been in the family for over 80 years (Dad would have been 100 this year) and was in need of some TLC. It is now fully radio controlled and runs from 2 x 18650-2000mAh batteries. Length: 41cm, Beam:11cm, Draft: 6cm, weight: 1.5Kg.

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TerryHMidshipman3 years ago
So much joy in a renovation.. very nice...
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RobW1Petty Officer 2nd Class3 years ago
Excellent! I'm a big fan of restorations. Keeps our history alive.👍
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Sakibian

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 3 years ago

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Here's another sportfish

Single screw
1500mah 3s
2800kv inrunner water-cooled & 40A esc(underpowered ESC)
MG009 servo
Why can't i upload a video?

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RodCLieutenant Commander3 years ago
What do you mean when you say "40Amp underpowered esc"????
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SakibianChief Petty Officer 2nd Class3 years ago
According to the motor, ESC is underpowered. I needed at least A 60A ESC.
Here, let's have a look at it.
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Cpt-Pugwash

Midshipman 3 years ago

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A recent purchase - Does anyone recognise?

Can anyone throw any light on this model and any history please?? Rough Dimensions are 39" long, 12" Beam.

DG

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Cpt-PugwashMidshipman3 years ago
Hi Canabus. Thanks for this input. I went and checked out the Lesro Sportsman and the dimensions are a bit different... The Sportsman is 31" x 12" - This new model I have is 39" x 12"
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WezMidshipman3 years ago
Looks a bit like one I had few years back was pretty beaten up and restored it never knew what it was called
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Cpt-Pugwash

Midshipman 3 years ago

Turbine Mechanics flying

The Turbine from my Scale machine, flying here in its basic 'Pod and Boom' config. This was filmed and uploaded by a fellow club member..

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Cpt-PugwashMidshipman3 years ago
Hey Trev..

There are pilots WAY better than me. I fly Scale, no aerobatics (my machines don't like aerobatics!!). Just like the Violin or juggling, they take perseverance and practice. I have been flying Helis for 40+ yrs now..
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Hhager2Lieutenant3 years ago
Now u know why I like electric no fuel mess n instant start. I had a raptor 60 fir years but traded in fir electric. Had FPV also at one time. Doing boats mostly this year as weather is lousy fir flying on weekends here Nice heli tho
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GARTH

Commodore 3 years ago

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One of my oldest surviving models.

Tomorrow the Confederation Marine modeler's will have our first meeting & the theme is bring one of your oldest model boats . So here is my Billing's Cutty Sark Built in 1977 for my sister she took it to her in-laws Manor in Milford Bay Ontario their it stayed above the fireplace for 20 years .Property was sold & it then went Amestburg Ontario for another 20 years Then it was returned to me.

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cdnfurballWarrant Officer3 years ago
Still in good shape by the look of her
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral3 years ago
Bet You are Very Happy Getting Her Back👍
She is Beautiful!!
Trev
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AustinG

Warrant Officer 3 years ago

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Identification Help needed British Warship

Over 20 years ago I was given this F/G hull and the plan but in several moves the plans were lost.
Can any one identify from shape of hull what class she is. The photo I had showed a large canvas cover suspended over the stern deck as if she was in warmer climate.
Many thanks
AustinG

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AustinGWarrant Officer3 years ago
You have all been very helpful and think I have narrowed it down to Castle Class. Looking at Caister Castle K690, Denbigh K 696 and Flint Castle k383. Hull looks very close.
The model is 66 inch stem to transom and 10 inch on the beam.
Now just need to find some detail on deck and superstructure.

Thank you all for your help

AustinG
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RayLeading Seaman3 years ago
I would say its a 'Castle Class' Corvette/Frigate hull
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Vosper RAF Crash Tenders

"Just for fun" - we aim to share pics/clips from other clubs / activities.
Many thanks to Website "Webmasters" Graham and Rob at both our featured clubs - Links below.
https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
https://himbc.co.uk/
https://model-boats.com/

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PhilHLieutenant Commander3 years ago
😍
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Cpt-Pugwash

Midshipman 3 years ago

May I introduce dgoss999

My other pastimes!.. Model Turbine Helicopters! This one is just 1/5th scale..

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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral3 years ago
Any Details on the Turbine?
Trev
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Cpt-PugwashMidshipman3 years ago
"Any Details on the Turbine?
Trev"

Trev.. This is an elderly Wren 54 configured as a 2 stage drive (ie. the turbine is a gas generator which drives a turbine driven gearbox). You can see the setup in the Video of the mechanics running.

DG
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Rotary Club Charity Bazaar

On Saturday 3rd June 2023 the Buxton Model Boat Club supported the Rotary Club Charity Bazaar by holding a model boat display on the Fountain Lake in the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
https://model-boats.com/places/60518
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsv9h3gn3DX2jwDgB4GQ0Q

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cdnfurballWarrant Officer3 years ago
So ah, is this thing mobile ? Towable ? Open the door and window, drag it down the road and all that pesky sawdust and debris would be GONE !

Actually, you’ve done a great job on it…. Now a mini bar fridge and music is all that’s left..
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chugalone100Rear Admiral3 years ago
Great job
You have now a great looking work shop.
Congratulations!!!!🎉
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chugalone100

Rear Admiral 3 years ago

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TUG POWER

It is majestic to see these tugs at work.http://industrialscenery.blogspot.com/2017/07/bow-steering-unit-for-illinois-river-15.html

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Olly999Petty Officer 2nd Class3 years ago
Are they what we used to call "Lash barges"? If so, I didn't know they were still in use.
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roycvFleet Admiral3 years ago
Hi Lewz thanks for the web cam on the Keokuk lock. I am taking rather a long time to build a Dumas kit of American Beauty so fascinated watching the tow boats and their barges.
I have a pair of barges although rather austere and really just boxes.
American wood used by Dumas could do with a lot of quality control.

I found a great video of full size American Beauty with a large load showing all the detail left out by Dumas.

I shall keep your webcam site to watch for a long while now.🤗🤗🤗
Cheers
Roy
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chugalone100

Rear Admiral 3 years ago

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The Cat Boat Scale 3/4”= 1’.

This is my Catboat (alternate spelling: cat boat).
I made this for my son to have on his house.
When I bought this old model from EBay for little money but took me lots of hours to turn it the way it looks.
Is a sailboat with a single sail on a single mast set well forward in the bow of a very beamy and (usually) shallow draft hull. Typically they are gaff rigged, though Bermuda rig is also used. Most are fitted with a centreboard, although some have a keel.
The hull can be 12 to 40 feet long with a beam half as wide as the hull length at the waterline.
The type is mainly found on that part of the Eastern seaboard of the USA from New Jersey to Massachusetts.

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jumpuglyFleet Admiral3 years ago
Simply...
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RonBMK2Petty Officer 1st Class3 years ago
Sweet!!!!
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chugalone100

Rear Admiral 3 years ago

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Nauticurso U.S. AV-SC96 Sub Chaser 1:32

After 9 months of researching and building, I finally finished this nice looking WWI Subchaser.
Again, I hope the pictures and the model is to you guys liking.
Thank You.

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chugalone100Rear Admiral3 years ago
Another little items are the "Fire Buckets".
In this picture you can see two sets of four buckes on each side of the Wherry.on the second picture you could see another arrangement, this time are twp set of 4 buckets but tuck under the wherry, for the sand in the buckets I used baby pigeon pouder food mixed with diluted white glue.. 😂
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chugalone100Rear Admiral3 years ago
Scratchbuilder:
I made all of those items in honor of you forum name.
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