Scratch built model of New Zealand Frigate completed 17 years ago
Sailed well but now ready for refit with new engines and more modern RC fittings
Will complete a Build Blog when I commence the refit
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Scratch built model of New Zealand Frigate completed 17 years ago
Sailed well but now ready for refit with new engines and more modern RC fittings
Will complete a Build Blog when I commence the refit
These 3 boats are scratchbuilt by 3 separate builders. Renown was only recently launched. All are 1/72 scale.
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Scratch built. Copy of Scottish fishing trawler with belt drive to propeller shaft from small electric motor
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A Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
Built 1967 @ Canadian Vickers Montreal
Currently owned by the Chilean Navy
The model was scratch built from the plans supplied by Marine Modelling int.
The model is to 1:120 scale and is 750mm long
The model is based on the original build of the vessel.
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A Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
Built 1967 @ Canadian Vickers Montreal
Currently owned by the Chilean Navy
The model was scratch built from the plans supplied by Marine Modelling int.
The model is to 1:120 scale and is 750mm long
The model is based on the original build of the vessel.
BRAVO ZULU! Very fine replica, sir. in relation, I am about to build a 1:48, 35" USCG 140' Bay Class Icebreaking tug, USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101). I was fortunate to sail aboard her in the mid '80s, and it's a pipe dream come true to build a scale RC replica of her. in fact, I have the matching 1:48 hull of a USCG 210' WMEC, USCGC VIGOROUS (WMEC-627), that I served aboard prior to.
I am just now beginning to research CCG rescue vessels & small craft. I reckon that will take another adult childhood to discover!
THANK YOU! HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY. FAIR WINDS & FOLLOWING SEAS
BRAVO ZULU! Very fine replica, sir. in relation, I am about to build a 1:48, 35" USCG 140' Bay Class Icebreaking tug, USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101). I was fortunate to sail aboard her in the mid '80s, and it's a pipe dream come true to build a scale RC replica of her. in fact, I have the matching 1:48 hull of a USCG 210' WMEC, USCGC VIGOROUS (WMEC-627), that I served aboard prior to.
I am just now beginning to research CCG rescue vessels & small craft. I reckon that will take another adult childhood to discover!
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I bought a used hull of the Ayton Cross and look all over the internet for some plans but found none.
I did find a lot of images though.
I bought most if not all of the fittings and since have decided that the way to go is to make what you can from what I can get hold of.
So all other model boats are and will be scratch made.
I have two on the burner at the moment.
Anyway some of the Ayton Cross looks right some of it does not.
But I can always do it again as I hopefully get a little better.
This one again is awaiting Ballast and it will be ready to go.
I fitted two Engel 12 volt motors and made the mounts in grp then Laminated them into position..
Everything has been hand painted and slightly aged .
The bow thruster was made using some household plumbing pipe a small propshaft Again home made and it works very well.
Something to play with as I build hopefully better.
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I bought a used hull of the Ayton Cross and look all over the internet for some plans but found none.
I did find a lot of images though.
I bought most if not all of the fittings and since have decided that the way to go is to make what you can from what I can get hold of.
So all other model boats are and will be scratch made.
I have two on the burner at the moment.
Anyway some of the Ayton Cross looks right some of it does not.
But I can always do it again as I hopefully get a little better.
This one again is awaiting Ballast and it will be ready to go.
I fitted two Engel 12 volt motors and made the mounts in grp then Laminated them into position..
Everything has been hand painted and slightly aged .
The bow thruster was made using some household plumbing pipe a small propshaft Again home made and it works very well.
Something to play with as I build hopefully better.
Mobile Marine produce a kit and Model Boats did an article http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/ayton-cross/473/.
The model looks authentic. Any chance of on water shots
Dave
If you research who the original builders were, then the plans would be most likely be available from the archives of the builders. in most cases where vessels were built in Scotland for instance, the plans, if available would be held either by the Glasgow University Archives or the Scottish Archives. Although there are costs involved in obtaining copies of the originals, it is well worth it in the long run so that the details is correct. The model looks great.
If you research who the original builders were, then the plans would be most likely be available from the archives of the builders. in most cases where vessels were built in Scotland for instance, the plans, if available would be held either by the Glasgow University Archives or the Scottish Archives. Although there are costs involved in obtaining copies of the originals, it is well worth it in the long run so that the details is correct. The model looks great.
Basically scratch Built except for the hull supplied by Fleetscale
Scale 1:48
Canadian Corvette and powered by single screw Saito steam engine
Lighting throughout with bilge pump and Asdic sound system
Sails scale speed beautifully with smoke generator adding realism
To steam power
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Basically scratch Built except for the hull supplied by Fleetscale
Scale 1:48
Canadian Corvette and powered by single screw Saito steam engine
Lighting throughout with bilge pump and Asdic sound system
Sails scale speed beautifully with smoke generator adding realism
To steam power
This is a Dumas Coast Guard Life boat lit given to me from my now wife for Christmas 2014. I've scratch built model planes (50 years ago) but never a boat. So, I'm learning on the job, as they say. Just started on the power train this past week before I do any top deck work.
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This is a Dumas Coast Guard Life boat lit given to me from my now wife for Christmas 2014. I've scratch built model planes (50 years ago) but never a boat. So, I'm learning on the job, as they say. Just started on the power train this past week before I do any top deck work.
That's a great model kit. I have built several Dumas kits over the years and have never been disappointed. They allow you to use your imagination and skills; but my first RC project some28 years ago was a Billings Boats 1:20 USCG 44 foot Motor Lifeboat like yours with an ABS hull and wood superstructure. To be honest, I've been working on her for as long as I've been a father! Always adding details or overhauling, I reckon. A couple of years ago I took her apart and repainted the hull. Now I am periodically reassembling her with the original fittings. My present project is a Barracuda RC Boats 1:12 USCG 52' Motor Lifeboat, of which there are only three kits world-wide. The actual MLB "Triumph" (CG-52301, 2 were built in 1935) was lost with all hands during a rescue attempt off Cape Disappointment, WA in January 1961.
My Father built strong aircraft, and I always preferred boats. I overbuild my boats in the same manner. My weakness is that I can't wait for the glue to dry. Looks good & keep up the great work! GO CUBS!
That's a great model kit. I have built several Dumas kits over the years and have never been disappointed. They allow you to use your imagination and skills; but my first RC project some28 years ago was a Billings Boats 1:20 USCG 44 foot Motor Lifeboat like yours with an ABS hull and wood superstructure. To be honest, I've been working on her for as long as I've been a father! Always adding details or overhauling, I reckon. A couple of years ago I took her apart and repainted the hull. Now I am periodically reassembling her with the original fittings. My present project is a Barracuda RC Boats 1:12 USCG 52' Motor Lifeboat, of which there are only three kits world-wide. The actual MLB "Triumph" (CG-52301, 2 were built in 1935) was lost with all hands during a rescue attempt off Cape Disappointment, WA in January 1961.
My Father built strong aircraft, and I always preferred boats. I overbuild my boats in the same manner. My weakness is that I can't wait for the glue to dry. Looks good & keep up the great work! GO CUBS![{"id":"1507902945","name":"1507902945.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507902945\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507902945\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507902947","name":"1507902947.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507902947\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507902947\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507902983","name":"1507902983.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507902983\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507902983\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507903051","name":"1507903051.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507903051\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507903051\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507903390","name":"1507903390.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507903390\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507903390\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507904116","name":"1507904116.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507904116\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507904116\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880143","name":"1507880143.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507880143\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507880143\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507904138","name":"1507904138.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507904138\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1507904138\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
Have gotten away from this project until recently. Am in the process of assembling the top deck. Have a question? .....
Has anyone used a glue gun in their assemblies, whether it be for only a few parts or more?
Anyway, here's where I'm at recently....
Hello Folks,
Have gotten away from this project until recently. Am in the process of assembling the top deck. Have a question? .....
Has anyone used a glue gun in their assemblies, whether it be for only a few parts or more?
Anyway, here's where I'm at recently....[{"id":"1531002185","name":"1531002185.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1531002185\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1531002185\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1531002199","name":"1531002199.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1531002199\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1531002199\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1531002188","name":"1531002188.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1531002188\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1531002188\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
I built this vessel from scratch using a pre made clinker fibreglass hull purchased from Mini Steam Australia. The engine is an oscillating twin cylinder and the boiler is a 3" Centre Flue Gas Fired Vertical Boiler from "Miniature Steam". The gas tank is a 1-1/2" vertical refillable GasTank also from Miniature Steam Pty. Australia. The vessel is radio controlled with the skipper appearing to control the rudder. it has a smoke generator and a rc controlled steam whistle.
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I built this vessel from scratch using a pre made clinker fibreglass hull purchased from Mini Steam Australia. The engine is an oscillating twin cylinder and the boiler is a 3" Centre Flue Gas Fired Vertical Boiler from "Miniature Steam". The gas tank is a 1-1/2" vertical refillable GasTank also from Miniature Steam Pty. Australia. The vessel is radio controlled with the skipper appearing to control the rudder. it has a smoke generator and a rc controlled steam whistle.
Morecambe Bay Prawner (Nobby)
Scratch built from plans in a woodworking mag 30+ years ago.
Just completed Thames Barge (Isla May)
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You have seen it being built. Now it is done. A Nor-Star Kingfisher kit but with some scratch building too. Because of the motor being longer than how the kit was originally designed, the second bulkhead was altered. I am running it with two 2400 Ni-MH 7.2 batteries, a Futoba servo, on a 2.4 GHz Spektrum.
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You have seen it being built. Now it is done. A Nor-Star Kingfisher kit but with some scratch building too. Because of the motor being longer than how the kit was originally designed, the second bulkhead was altered. I am running it with two 2400 Ni-MH 7.2 batteries, a Futoba servo, on a 2.4 GHz Spektrum.
This is a scratch built 1828 paddle steamer. A steam assisted schooner rig paddler. Pioneer of ocean steam
Scale 1:60 Actual size of deck, 165 feet. The crest on the side represents the following.
Martello Tower - Bexhill-on-sea
Seahorses - Eastbourne
Saxon Crown - East-Sussex.
Ships of the same class
1821 James Watt 1825 Calpe 1832 Rhadamanthurs
1836 Unicorn 1837 Sirius
The boat was built by Peter Allday some 20-plus years ago
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This is a scratch built 1828 paddle steamer. A steam assisted schooner rig paddler. Pioneer of ocean steam
Scale 1:60 Actual size of deck, 165 feet. The crest on the side represents the following.
Martello Tower - Bexhill-on-sea
Seahorses - Eastbourne
Saxon Crown - East-Sussex.
Ships of the same class
1821 James Watt 1825 Calpe 1832 Rhadamanthurs
1836 Unicorn 1837 Sirius
The boat was built by Peter Allday some 20-plus years ago
Scratch Built on a GRP Hull 10 years ago
{"text":"Scratch Built on a GRP Hull 10 years ago","subject":"PS Waverley","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFonvsFvqQM"}
Simply brilliant 👍👍👍
Highly appropriate soundtrack too
"Sound action stations Number One, Tally Ho"!!! 😉
Something went wrong here? This applies to David's brilliant HMS Sussex video that I just watched !? 🤔 But this vid is neat as well, 'cool vibes' to go with it 👍
Simply brilliant 👍👍👍
Highly appropriate soundtrack too
"Sound action stations Number One, Tally Ho"!!! 😉
Something went wrong here? This applies to David's brilliant HMS Sussex video that I just watched !? 🤔 But this vid is neat as well, 'cool vibes' to go with it 👍
