Just thought I'd show you guys my boat with the "too fast" brushless setup. I have now put a smaller motor and turned it down on the controller. Almost lost it though 😁
hello all here are a few pictures of scratch build of sea queen...
plank on frame using Ikea blind its a big boat so its a garden build to big for work shop ...
note the bobby 20in fun boat to give some idea of size more photos to follow ...Larry..
I've enjoyed the various pictures of your Sea Queen Larry and it's always been one of my favourites- ever since I was about thirteen when one was completely out of my reach. I'm hoping to start one ( a Jotika kit) as soon as my present restoration- a Wavemaster- is complete.
By the way I loved the Bobby- I've built two of those in my time, both gone west I'm afraid.
How's Lulonga coming along?
HI IAN,
Thank you for interest, sea queen now been moth balled
only built for jubilee , may sellit soon to make way for Arctic trawler need space , LUGONGA still waiting for drive units ,
BOBBYS fun boats good seller mine are ply skined ....Larry...
This boat was left to me by my grandad 29 years ago. I have just recently started to rebuild it with a friend and put it in the water for the first time 2 weeks ago. A bit too fast with the brushless set I had so I will be getting something slower in the next few weeks. The pics are from start to now, more to do as I'm not happy with it (and probably never will be 😯 ) I have been looking through everyones pictures and they have given me some great ideas. Thanks guys.
Great news. 😀
You can now convert all the sceptics at your local pond. After you have left their models standing they very quickly learn. Took my fellow club members about 1 month. Now they all run brushless in their fast models.
Good luck 😀
Many thanks for all the information and attractive pictures about the 'FIRE' I shall get cracking on the repaint job, and then get the motor installed and try again. This won't happen until the spring of our new year. I shall do this at a very suitable pond at Clapham London which is not too far from where I am. Will fill you in then.
Thanks & Regards Ray
So here she is, She has sat on my shelf for 5 years with various tries of rebuilding her,
Today I will Start,
Any Suggestions would be great I am sure A lot of you have done this before...
Still sits on the shelf as of todayy,
really will start and post about it,
HI I to have restored one, once you get started its well worth it, they sail really well and with modern electric power will run for a reasonable time when being used.
SemI Scratch build from a my hobby store plan and hull [only] kit. After 18 months its still an ongoing build 🔨 , as my research in to the original vessel continues so I can get it as correct as possible. 😯
I have managed to get all the correct light patterns on and working, as well as twin radar and now finally have got the crane to operate remotely from the radio transmitter. 👍
Sorry but No, This boat has not yet been on display anywhere as not yet completely finished, merely undergoing "sea trials" to check ballasting and seaworthyness if you get my meaning, as due to its flat bows, it is not the smoothest of vessels to steer, or if given too much throttle it heaves a lot of water over the bows.
the Lifeboat is looking more and more complete now, deck railings added, pushpit rails on, lifebelts on, deck painted etc. Still loads more to complete yet.
the ACTION sound system is still pulling the crowds every time I switch it on, People passing the pool have to stop and watch it. Ive tried running the Mersey with the sound system off, but naa ! it has to be On , every time [ha ha].
Well you've certainly grabbed my attention, sound ON definately does it for me, my wife said it wasn't a model but a clever photographer using a real boat.ha ha ha.
Keep on sailing your doing a great job.
many thanks for your reply gregg I will take all what you have said onboard I will keep you informed on my success when I get my kit,once again many thanks,please have a look at my 60inch crash tender in the build blog and see what you think not yet been in water yet to try this one out
Finaly after many months of searching, found a replacement drive motor for my Sea jet. Appologies for the short video clip, but its gives you enought to see. Absolute total fun to drive !
Just three photos taken, while waiting for ferry to Sandbanks, of returning lifeboat named Margaret Joan and Fred Nye. I think based Poole.
Hope they are helpfull, Colin.
Good sailing shots of this Severn. Yes she is shown as a Relief boat in the LBES 2012 booklet. Served during 2008 at Portrush.
Nice to see the vessel underway with relevant wash details and the sit on the water. 😀
HI PeterD
What a brilliant idea. Have to go to the local market or pound shop to find some
Stephen (Fireboat)
Another good tip from PeterD for your Masterclass.
