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R A F TARGET TOWING LAUNCH
I BUILT THIS FROM A KITSHAK KIT. ITS 56 INCHES LONG. TWIN 850 MOTORS.LOTS OF EXTRA DETAILS FITTED.
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  • KitShackModelsLeading Seaman
    Hi, Looks really good mutual. Nice to see one of our own finished well.

    Anyone else who's intersted they are on sale in the model shop on the left...

    KitShack
  • KitShackModelsLeading Seaman
    HI There

    Your model boat looks wonderful and would be a great example to show people how this model should look like. Would it please be possible to have some of your build photos emailed to us so that we can show of your great work on our new website.

    We would be truely greatful.

    KitShack
peep31
Petty Officer 1st Class
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speedline tamar 1/12
this is my new project of a tamar 1/12 lifeboat,a fantastic kit to build many parts to make up from brass and other bits,its very rewarding
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  • boatingpatch16Able Seaman
    Hi, very nice. I have a real one about 15 mins away, any questions please ask- regards Gordon 😎
  • peep31Petty Officer 1st Class
    Thanks for the interest Gordon if I need help I will surely contact you,so far going well

    Arthur
Thunderchild
Leading Seaman
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HMAS Fremantle
HMAS Fremantle (my first build and is still a work in progress) is a semI kit, hull and some fittings were supplied, most parts have been scratched built. She is powered by two MFA RE-385 5-Pole DC Motors, each controlled by a Mtroniks MicroViper Marine 10 ESC, supplied by one 6V 3.4 Ah lead acid battery, she has a running time of approx 90 minutes on the lake.
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  • ThunderchildLeading Seaman
    Good Day Damon

    Sorry I can't answer that, I've never used lipo's so I can't give you a comparison. I've never had any problems with the sealed lead acid batteries, and use them on all my boats, they also double as ballast, as I would rather use batteries that dead weight.

    Richard
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  • DamonPetty Officer 2nd Class
    Hey there, nevermind thanks for getting back to me though, I am beginning to move away from lipo's now myself, its only because I use em on my planes & cars so I just put 1 & 1 together & came up with 11
    Cheers matey
    Damon 😎
Chiefpurser
Leading Seaman
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Eric f.plaxton
This model was built from a model slipway Tamar kit. it was modified substantially.all rails are soldered brass. info was from the website of Peterhead R.N.L.I. Station were there are excellent photos. The models engines are thumper motors 4240' at 900kv and run on three cell lipos @ 5000ma. Which give me at least an hour. With a speed of at least 10 mph, which lifts her bow out of the water,way passed the bow thruster , which is a graupner 400. Radar works through an old servo . Flashing blue light on mast. Running and accommodation lights. These boats are normally red below waterline however Scarborough life boats have always been white below the waterline. The crew are star war figures modified with plastic putty and a sharp knife. Not an easy build but very enjoyable. Eric Plaxton was the chairman of plaxtons coaches, and platoons building services. He left 9 million pounds to the boro of Scarborough, and 3 million to scarborough R.N.L.I., for a new boat .
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  • ChiefpurserLeading Seaman
    Many thanks , Yes I like the colour scheme as well. I have several projects I would like to start one being the jet drive boat. as I already have the jet drives in the drawer for the last 12 months,regards Jim clark
  • boatingpatch16Able Seaman
    Hi, I've got a real one 15 minutes away, any question, please ask ahead - regards Gordon 😎
chippy
Leading Seaman
Lady Wooes
Lady Wooes, by Mobile Marine of Lincoln. SemI kit. I bought the hull all the timber and drawings along with dozens of white metal fittings ages ago, started it and left it for 5 years, moved to North wales and finished it. Drive is 2 Ford Cortina fan heater motors driving a pair of 55mm Prop Shop props by tank steering, reciprocating steam engine sound board, smoke unit and full working lights all from 2 X 12 v 7 Amp batteries........a good and interesting but very frustrating build to get things right.
Sailed at Erias Park, Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club and sometimes at West Shore LLandudno.
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  • modeltugmanChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    HI Chippy. Lovely job well done.
CapnJim
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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AmalfI - converted static kit
Mantua models 'Amalfi' Scale 1:35 Length 400mm. Fishing boat converted to 2 CH RC. Sails well, freeboard a little low but ok. Nets detactable for heavier weather sailing!

Photos show her on home 12' dia. pool but she sails well on boating pond. Runs for 20mins. on 4xAA batteries all in.
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CapnJim
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Sea Rover - renamed Custard Pie
Original kit refurbished from a car boot purchase. 2 CH RC. Tried to retain orignal type features only with few extra fittings.

Taycol Meteor motor contemporary with boat controlled by servo operated resistance with sweeper arm on servo to reverse polarity at approx. midpoint.

Motor not powerful enough and max. speed disappointing so am planning to upgrade wiht more modern gear.
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  • BigChrisRecruit
    Sea Rover needs a 500 motor, then she will plane nicely. 😎
chiffs
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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British Power Boat Co.Type 3 Hants 7 Dorset
RAF High Speed Launch, speed 400 motor,Mtroniks Viper 10,ESC. 7.2v 3300Mah, model is 22".Scratch built, from photos and my own drawings scaled down and modified from my aerokits fire boat, I get about 15 minutes on the water running time on full speed.
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  • ianed57Sub-Lieutenant
    What great photos.I've just logged on here this morning and find all these treats! Excellent stuff-and you must know yours to work up your own drawings- thanks for posting these pictures.

    Ian
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  • chiffsPetty Officer 2nd Class
    Thank you for your comments Ian will try put some more on when have time
Michael R
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TOBEN TUG
This is a aero -naut toben tug it is kit built it has a aero-naut 6v geared motor it runs on a 6v 4amph sealed battery has a old type speed controller sliding arm type the battery last in excess of two hours its great with korts nossole steering the hull and cabin are abs and the most water proof boat I have ever sailed on Southport model boat club one of the fleet have changed the set up have a old mfa electro thottle esc in instead now yet to try the new setup
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modeltugman
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
Chantry Oiler and tugs.
these tugs are all 1/32nd scale the tug doing the main towing is a modified Cruiser kit, and the tug dragging on aft is a scratch built tug called the SIMLA she was originally built for wm watkins london and worked the Thames for nearly 80 years.
the model is electric powered with a 12 volt system, the tanker is 16ft long and has her own power as well (just in case). 😯
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  • CapnJimChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    HI Modeltugman,

    Very Impressive. Where do you sail? Are you expecting to go to any of the shows with these this year?

    At 16ft. long there must also be some logistical issues with the tanker - how do you cope?

    I don't have any tugs yet but do have TID kit in waiting - this is an excellent incentive - thanks!

    Cap'n Jim.
  • modeltugmanChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    HI we sail at The Blue water shopplng centre,near Greenhithe in kent the tanker is in 7 sections and each section is held to the next with two steel pins.we don't tend to take it anywhere owing to the transport problem. Geo

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