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GARTH

Commodore 6 years ago

Sterling Dual Cockpit Mahogany runabout

My Airtronics Radio broke down , the aerial got snapped off my bad so converted some of my R/C models to a 2.4 g Hobby King So here's a test run .P/S started to learn how to add a little audio also .

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peterdSub-Lieutenant6 years ago
Great looking boat. Looks well balanced and skipper looks relaxed.
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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 6 years ago

Modification of a standard 26" jet boat unit

Quick vid showing operation of steering and reversing bucket. Steering nozzle reduced in diam and made from a brass reducer, and reversing bucket moulded from f/glass with brass pivot and lever inserts.

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mturpin013Admiral6 years ago
Just an observation when the jet is pointing rear then left a right appear to be sending water L & R but when the rear cup is dropped in place does L & R get reversed due to the curvature of the cup ?
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral6 years ago
Hi Mike, the bucket has a divider in the center, so when the bucket is down and the nozzle is pointing either side, the water is diverted out that side (at least in real life😀) ie. nozzle points right, water comes out right,- (pushing stern left) nozzle straight ahead,- braking, - nozzle partially up, neutral (in a full size boat, jet runs all the time with motor,-no real need for this with electric. Bucket will be on a TX rotary sw to allow easy positioning (or perhaps on a 2 pos sw).

Will no doubt need to make some mods once in the water as this is experimental (don't think I'll fluke it first time) ie, may need the bucket to go down further (cup more) nozzle bottoms closed in etc. Fun playing though😁
JB
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Harvey Kitten

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 6 years ago

SMBC - Aquacraft TS3 tunnel hull

On the lake Aug 02, Aquacraft TS3 is powered by an OS21X nitro outboard... eventually flips on a turn 😝

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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

RC Sailing :- "American Lobster Boat"

"Dire Straits 2" is an American Lobster Fishing Boat - scratch built from plans built by Keith Holmes.

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Brightwork

Commodore 6 years ago

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Lumba Lumba

She is a bit tender as the 12V battery makes her top heavy. If I lay it down she is bow heavy...will sort that out I redid the wiring and lighting

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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

RC Sailing :- 9th June 2020

Out with the "Nippers" after lock down. Sailing - Wee Nips , Robbe Windstar & Century model yachts at Buxworth Basin - 9th June 2020.
Enjoy life - Enjoy your hobby ! .

👍Best wishes to all from Derbyshire !.

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Harvey Kitten

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 6 years ago

SMBC back at the lake with some fast boats...

Week 2 of back at the lake, with 2 big electric and a handful of fast IC boats... thrills and spills...😎

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kevinsharpePetty Officer 1st Class6 years ago
I was referring to the first one in your video clip with the white superstructure.

Regards
Kevin
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Harvey KittenChief Petty Officer 1st Class6 years ago
Hi Kevin. I haven’t seen the owner of that vessel recently but I recall he said it was running on a brushless motor as used in motorised skateboards powered by 12v SLA battery with a 60mm prop. Hope this helps
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Purser1944

Master Seaman 6 years ago

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Range Safety Launch

Hi. This is my 2nd scratch built boat since lock down began. The first was the H S L 103 finished 6/7 weeks ago. Still waiting to be tested outside of workshop. This one is built on a fibre glass hull,and has a length of 44 inches and a beam of 16. My power plant is twin out runner motors purple power. 600kv, running through twin 70 amp ESC and with 4 cell 5000 amp lipos feeding them. All accommodation is made using 6 mm three ply. And every fitting you see on the boat was scratch built by me. Lighting system is 12 v grain of wheat .props are three bladed brass 45 mm by prop shop

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral6 years ago
Very nice job! any pics on the water?
JB
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MouldBuilderAdmiral6 years ago
Lovely looking boat.👍
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POGray

Petty Officer 1st Class 6 years ago

Skipjack 1/72 Scale

Have now received WTC from Nautilis Drydocks...a long process...held up with Customs...a few more components to be had and still a lot more research...need to get this right...my first sub....looking forward to commencing soon....but research, research, research...

Have no intention of leaving it on the bottom of some lake somewhere....

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Martin555Fleet Admiral6 years ago
Will do, looking forward to it.

Martin555.
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robbertderouwAble Seaman6 years ago
Hi, I actually have a converted Skippy with an R&R model engineering WTC, your's looks massive. Looks like the linkages will be short and hard to get in.
I attached a video showing my setup.
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RNinMunich

Fleet Admiral 6 years ago

Apropos Steam Boats ;-)

Surprise! 😀😂
A good laugh from 92 years ago😊
See also

😎

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral6 years ago
Re- A good laugh from 92 years ago😊

Just noticed this Doug, I'm amazed you can remember that far back😂!
JB
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral6 years ago
Cheeky b****r JB!!😠
Remember, even Rear Admirals can be degraded or cashiered!!
Guess I'm not looking so bad for 112 tho😉
😎
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RNinMunich

Fleet Admiral 6 years ago

Steam Launch with Outboard Motor!!

A test post on behalf of redpmg.
The engines are built by a mate of his.
"The boats are built by a 90+ year old gent by the name of Alan Raubenheimer, who used to make Rose Pop Pop Boats - used to advertise in MB etc.
Now into his 90s he has finally given up production."
Here goes🤞
Doug
It woiks 😊; just ignore the 'Invalid file' notice and click the blue magnifying glass and then the download button.
Run with Windows Media Player.
When it opens Press F11 for full screen or drag a corner with the cursor to enlarge.
Resolution is not too good I'm afraid🤔
Despite the music the action takes place in SA not Hawaii!😉

PS 8.5.20. Video fixed and enhanced a little 😀😎

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MouldBuilderAdmiral6 years ago
Learn something every day. I have not heard of a model steam outboard before. Very nice little boat.
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billmcl61Warrant Officer6 years ago
Hi Doug, I finally figured out how to open this - it was well worth persevering with, this has a real feel good factor especially with the music and I like his R/C, and a steam outboard engine - brilliant.

Bill
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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

"Maggie M" - Fishing Trawler

Model Slipway Model - "Maggie M" is a Fishing Trawler
Scale 1:32 L. 850 mm B. 255 mm Approx. 10 kg.
Built in 1990 by Campbelltown Shipbuilders Ltd (Scotland) MAGGIE M operates out of Scarborough harbour in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The vessel is designed for twin-rig trawling and the aluminium shelter-deck is a cover over the fish processing room.

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MouldBuilderAdmiral6 years ago
Very nice model. I have just bought their 1:16 Tamar Class Lifeboat.
Peter.😊
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