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Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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DRAGONFLITE 95

Too good to let go. Will it come back. Will it come across danger on the high seas. Will the battery fail.

#battery

Liked by Dave M and circle43nautical and

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Joysway models usually sail well straight out the box, once you have managed to fit the rigging!
Batteries will usually fail if you have not charged before sailing or you have a servo stalling against its stops on full movement.
Nice sailing lake👍
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Dom of Essential RC

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

Ships, Subs, Torpedoes and Hovercraft at my local RC show (4K resolution)

One of my favourite RC shows of the year. The Southern Model Show has a bit of everything. The temporary boating pond is used by about 6 clubs who demonstrate their various watercraft to the appreciation of the visiting public.

#sub #club #boating #model #ship #model show #show #hovercraft #boat club #model boat club #rc boat #rc craft #torpedoes

Liked by Martin555 and SelwynWilliams and

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lesliebreameChief Petty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
thanks Dom
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markyCommodore9 years ago
Just seen this, for some reason the videos wouldn't play when it was originally posted , loved the Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues under the sea ,one of my all time favourite films after Forbidden Planet.

Cheers Marky👍
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Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE

FRANTIC FRIDAY:
Believe me, it was way far easier to drive my wee Abarth. And not have wet pants.

Liked by 00Trev and Gascoigne and

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Bryan-the-pirateMidshipman9 years ago
I thought you didn't wear pants in a bath or wee for that matter
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
In a survey conducted in the 70s 98% of respondents admitted they had pee'd in the bath or shower. 2% LIED 😉

Don't know about any survey about wearing pants in the bath, but I suppose it saves turning on the washing machine - very Green 😉
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circle43nautical

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

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CG 40564

Built in 2016, she is a 1:14 scale Dumas 40 ft. UTB, which I did my best to keep natural wood wherever possible. Powered by twin 775 size 12 volt Johnson type motors turning Raboesch 50mm 4-blade brass wheels. I properly illuminated her with Lighthouse 9v LEDs and adorned with a BECC USCG Ensign. I overbuilt her like my Father overbuilt his airplanes.

Liked by Gascoigne and Brightwork and

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
Thank you for your interest and kind words. She's my pride and joy, and has given me much enjoyment. I believe she's sturdy enough to break 1/2" ice! Here's a few more pics of the CIRCLE 43 NAUTICAL CRAFTWORKS/ILLINIWEK MARINE SCALE SHIPYARD FLEET
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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Beautiful US Coast Guard model. I really like the look of their ships and what a superb looking flag at the transom!
I'd love to see some on water shots.
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Baggie

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Throstle

Throstle - Dragonforce65 on Eaton Boating Lake, Norwich. 👍

#lake #boating #dragonforce

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Baggie

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Throstle and Albion Wherry

Both boats on Eaton Boating Lake, Norwich. Another great day's sailing

#lake #boating #sailing #sail

Liked by circle43nautical and Brucef102 and

Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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RNLI TIGHNABRUAICH SCOTLAND

Terrific location. Ready at a moment's notice and staffed by the best.

#rnli

Liked by circle43nautical and neilmc

Dom of Essential RC

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

VolantexRC ATOMIC RTR racing boat

Having reviewed many planes, quads and cars over the last 3 years so it was refreshing to get a boat in the water. Why didn't I do this a long time ago? Bit addictive to say the least. Was surprised how quick this thing was on 3 cells. Lots of tight turns and no hint of it tipping. And a good run time not far off the manufacturers stated 8 minutes. Balance seemed to be quite critical though. The stock 3S2500 in the battery holder had it on step from the go. I dropped in a 3S2200 and despite pushing it to the furthest forward point it would bog down when it lost momentum. Easily solved with a little lead on some velcro next time out. Otherwise really impressed. Zero time to set it up. Nice it has rates dial for steering on the transmitter so can go between hooligan style tight turns and smooth high speed turns. Looking forward to taking it out again.

#racing boat #run time #high speed #velcro #transmitter #battery #rc boat

Liked by SelwynWilliams and Donnieboy and

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BOATSHEDCaptain9 years ago
lovely little boat, and fast. can you up the lipo size battery on this.
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Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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DRAGONFLITE 95

The team behind Joysway Dragonflite 95 yacht. Can't wait for mine to arrive. I'm all fingers and thumbs.

#yacht

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rolfman2000Warrant Officer9 years ago
That's gotta come out as..... Cheating 😂
Clever thinking. But cheating none the less. Sod the expense. Nice one Les 😊
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
I remember, from Granny, the expression as
"Bob's your Uncle and Fanny's your Aunt" 😲
😎
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Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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YOU'VE GOT TO LAUGH

Some people are very gullible. Could they not see his sleeves were rolled up. LOL.

Liked by circle43nautical and Baggie and

Imcc

Able Seaman 9 years ago

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Classic sports boat

Only been building for about a year now. This was the first boat I made. Nice and easy 😁

#build

Liked by jacko and BOATSHED and

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
I'll drink to that 👍😉
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BOATSHEDCaptain8 years ago
It looks like an Aeronaut Classic, I am half way through building one and am not happy with it as I have built it as per instructions and the bottom skins are a good eight of an in too short. it seems tome that a lot of the parts like the side stringers are way too thin. I saw a picture of one that was being built that some one was doing a couple of years back and now the parts have been dramatically skimped now. I am very dissapointed with the model generally.
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Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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GOUROCK SAILING CLUB

When you can't get the real thing, your model sailing boat is the next best thing.

#club #model #sailing #sail

Liked by circle43nautical and Brucef102

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Brucef102Leading Seaman9 years ago
Thank you for the picture and a special thanks for the thoughts and confirmation
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