I have had my Paula III for quite a few years and she was beginning to look a bit jaded, so having just completed my Northlight Clyde Puffer and looking for something to do, thought that I might give Paula a makeover. Nearly all the additions I made to her were from spare parts left over from making other boats. A good strip and rub down and a couple of cans of aerosol (colours chosen by my wife when in Halfords) and 2 weeks later - makeover complete.
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I have had my Paula III for quite a few years and she was beginning to look a bit jaded, so having just completed my Northlight Clyde Puffer and looking for something to do, thought that I might give Paula a makeover. Nearly all the additions I made to her were from spare parts left over from making other boats. A good strip and rub down and a couple of cans of aerosol (colours chosen by my wife when in Halfords) and 2 weeks later - makeover complete.
It is wooden boat.
{"text":"It is wooden boat.","subject":"RC Turkish Traditional Fishing Boat","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndvhnfxwEjw"}
Realistic looking model. is it built from scratch or a kit? Might you post some more detailed pics of the insides? You could start a build blog and descibe how you constructed the model, plus post some pics. Only 4 pics per post so best to take the pics and then post with comments. More pics and more comments can then be added.
Thanks for sharing
Dave 😀
Realistic looking model. is it built from scratch or a kit? Might you post some more detailed pics of the insides? You could start a build blog and descibe how you constructed the model, plus post some pics. Only 4 pics per post so best to take the pics and then post with comments. More pics and more comments can then be added.
Thanks for sharing
Dave 😀
It is 85 cm long, RC fishing boat. Engine is 0.15 cc nitro. it is not a kit, hundred percent hand made.
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Please note that this kit includes Motors and couplings from Deans. All you need are the servos, speed controller and radio to complete this kit.
{"text":"Please note that this kit includes Motors and couplings from Deans. All you need are the servos, speed controller and radio to complete this kit.","subject":"Deans Marine Wooden Ship Kits","media":[],"youtubeUrl":""}
Since one grandson had a boat with his name on, his brother wanted on too! This shrimp boat became Timothy's with a guiding hand from grandpa when at the lake. Tim is four years old.
{"text":"Since one grandson had a boat with his name on, his brother wanted on too! This shrimp boat became Timothy's with a guiding hand from grandpa when at the lake. Tim is four years old.","subject":"My Timmy 2","media":[{"id":"1479772957","name":"1479772957.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479772957/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479772957/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1479774407","name":"1479774407.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479774407/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479774407/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1479774464","name":"1479774464.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479774464/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479774464/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Since one grandson had a boat with his name on, his brother wanted on too! This shrimp boat became Timothy's with a guiding hand from grandpa when at the lake. Tim is four years old.
I guess all grandpa's are the same all over, I have a 36" Tugboat named after my grand daughter "SERENITY" I know how you feel Grand Kid's are the best...
I guess all grandpa's are the same all over, I have a 36" Tugboat named after my grand daughter "SERENITY" I know how you feel Grand Kid's are the best...
My grandson Michael helped me build this kit last winter. We had fun researching existing tug boats of the era, and upgrading some of the details. After the bath tub test, I changed from direct drive to a 3:1 ratio motor to keep it running at a scale speed.
{"text":"My grandson Michael helped me build this kit last winter. We had fun researching existing tug boats of the era, and upgrading some of the details. After the bath tub test, I changed from direct drive to a 3:1 ratio motor to keep it running at a scale speed.","subject":"Michael (formerly Carol Moran)","media":[{"id":"1479772603","name":"1479772603.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479772603/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479772603/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1479773917","name":"1479773917.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479773917/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479773917/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1479773965","name":"1479773965.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479773965/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479773965/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1479774013","name":"1479774013.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479774013/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479774013/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My grandson Michael helped me build this kit last winter. We had fun researching existing tug boats of the era, and upgrading some of the details. After the bath tub test, I changed from direct drive to a 3:1 ratio motor to keep it running at a scale speed.
New crew member on board yesterday - caught him having a sit down!
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Captain Haddock out for a hover earlier today.... with thanks to Jerry for the video!
{"text":"Captain Haddock out for a hover earlier today.... with thanks to Jerry for the video!","subject":"Captain haddock hovercraft","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-rTfDZiWvg"}
A nice still shot of the Tug on the lake today, towing a small barge with sand
{"text":"A nice still shot of the Tug on the lake today, towing a small barge with sand","subject":"Seaport workboat (Toby)","media":[{"id":"1478984613","name":"1478984613.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1478984613/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1478984613/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
I have just completed my Puffer and am quite pleased with the outcome. The components are quite good but do need a bit of fettling but this is what our hobby is about. This is my third Caldercraft build so I am used to their quality and sparse instructions. As usual for Caldercraft you need to have your thinking cap on as the A0 plan and the 'instruction book' do not match up but of course they do expect you to have a little bit of experience in model building. it has taken me about 6 months to build working on and off over this time. it has a large hull which is easy to house the motor, ESC, RC and batteries, etc. (I installed 2 lead acid 6 volt batteries, one on each side amidships) which gives stability and ballast. Being a large deep hull it needs a lot of ballast, even in its short length.I have only tested her in the big white nautical test facility at home so do not know how it will perform on our lake but hope to try it out on Sunday if the weather is set fair. Tried her out Wednesday and she sailed really well - maybe a little more ballast in the bow but not too concerned.
{"text":"I have just completed my Puffer and am quite pleased with the outcome. The components are quite good but do need a bit of fettling but this is what our hobby is about. This is my third Caldercraft build so\u00a0I am used to their quality and sparse instructions.\u00a0 \u00a0As usual for Caldercraft you need to have your thinking cap on as the A0 plan and the 'instruction book' do not match up but of course they do expect you to have a little bit of experience in model building. it has taken me about 6 months to build working on and off over this time. it has a large hull which is easy to house the motor, ESC, RC and batteries, etc. (I installed 2 lead acid 6 volt batteries, one on each side amidships) which gives stability and ballast. Being a large deep hull it needs a lot of ballast, even in its short length.I have only tested her in the big white nautical test facility at home so do not know how it will perform on our lake but hope to try it out on Sunday if the weather is set fair. Tried her out Wednesday and she sailed really well - maybe a little more ballast in the bow but not too concerned.","subject":"Northlight Clyde Puffer","media":[{"id":"1478983573","name":"1478983573.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1478983573/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1478983573/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1478983976","name":"1478983976.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1478983976/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1478983976/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1479316467","name":"1479316467.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479316467/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1479316467/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
I have just completed my Puffer and am quite pleased with the outcome. The components are quite good but do need a bit of fettling but this is what our hobby is about. This is my third Caldercraft build so I am used to their quality and sparse instructions. As usual for Caldercraft you need to have your thinking cap on as the A0 plan and the 'instruction book' do not match up but of course they do expect you to have a little bit of experience in model building. it has taken me about 6 months to build working on and off over this time. it has a large hull which is easy to house the motor, ESC, RC and batteries, etc. (I installed 2 lead acid 6 volt batteries, one on each side amidships) which gives stability and ballast. Being a large deep hull it needs a lot of ballast, even in its short length.I have only tested her in the big white nautical test facility at home so do not know how it will perform on our lake but hope to try it out on Sunday if the weather is set fair. Tried her out Wednesday and she sailed really well - maybe a little more ballast in the bow but not too concerned.
I recently acquired this lovely boat off eBay,...she cleaned up nicely, and runs quite beautifully since I re engined with a Torpedo 850, on 14 volts.
Now, I would love to know is this is a one off, or a kit?
The build quality and layout would suggest a kit, but what do I know?
I'm sure the massed wisdom on this site can provide me with a clue...
Overall length; almost 50"
Any ideas?
Brian.
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Hi Brian
The hull is very similar to the Tarpon produced in the 1960's, especially the four portholes on the raised deck.
The cabin is different but this could be a later addition/modification.
I did think it may have been a Dumas kit but I have scant knowledge of their range and was hoping one of our American friends would comment.
It certainly looks the part and I hope you have many hours of happy sailing.
Hi Brian
The hull is very similar to the Tarpon produced in the 1960's, especially the four portholes on the raised deck.
The cabin is different but this could be a later addition/modification.
I did think it may have been a Dumas kit but I have scant knowledge of their range and was hoping one of our American friends would comment.
It certainly looks the part and I hope you have many hours of happy sailing.
Hi,
I know this was a long time ago but only just saw this, and you may have found the answer by now. It is a design by John L Langford called Margaret and was published in a book of drawings from Brown, Son and Ferguson in Glasgow. I think the drawings are still available and I bought a set years ago- never got built!
The hull was 48" long. Lovely boat.
All the best,
Ian
Hi,
I know this was a long time ago but only just saw this, and you may have found the answer by now. It is a design by John L Langford called Margaret and was published in a book of drawings from Brown, Son and Ferguson in Glasgow. I think the drawings are still available and I bought a set years ago- never got built!
The hull was 48" long. Lovely boat.
All the best,
Ian
