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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Sinking !!!

Buxton Model Boat Club member Paul Brassington is an avid model submarine enthusiast. Here Paul displays his "Sinking Ship" at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton, causing shock and surprise to many spectators.
With a - `weigh, hey and up she rises !

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CashrcFleet Admiral3 years ago
Nice job on the sink and recover boat!! I have an idea how you do it, and its very well done, but my question is what transmitter are you using? Never seen the like of it here in the US. Very cool though.
Cash
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Graham93Vice Admiral3 years ago
Hi Cash,

The transmitter is home built 27MHz FM based on the design published in RCM&E in the 1970s. All of Paul's subs have a dedicated home made Tx.

On one occasion when Paul was sailing/sinking this boat in the park we had a passer by, in running kit, offer to jump in to rescue the boat! He was a bit embarrassed when it resurfaced 😂🤣
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luckyduck

Lieutenant Commander 3 years ago

All alone

Zwarte Zee had a very qiet time on Sunday at Chichester - cold but bright, and nobody else there. Tried putting in youtube link, but failed, so this is the link -

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WolleRear Admiral3 years ago
Hello Lucky
Very nice driving picture. Nice to see a Black Zee again, I have one myself. Here is the link.

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ScampChief Petty Officer 2nd Class3 years ago
Looks like a nice day for boating.
Scamp
😍
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Remember Kate ?

Nice to see updates from Graham about Kate !! https://model-boats.com/blogs/111166

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Cargoman

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 3 years ago

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ASR At speed

Rogers ASR at speed at Balne Moor in the drizzle.

Liked by GaryLC and EdW and

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flaxbybuckCaptain3 years ago
Looks good. 😉
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DuncanPCommander3 years ago
Looks great with what looks to be a 'good turn of speed'. Well done!
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houseman8556

Able Seaman 3 years ago

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Rc kayak

Rc model kayak 1:6 scale gijoe

Liked by Trident73 and RyszardM and

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BarrySWarrant Officer3 years ago
Nice project! That is quite a complex mechanical arrangement of the motors. Will they stay
in phase over time?
I can't wait to see it in the pond doing it's thing!
Barry
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houseman8556Able Seaman3 years ago
It's under a revamp at the moment. 😊
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JohnS7

Leading Seaman 3 years ago

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Waveney class lifeboat

Re painted my decks, ive used a fine textured paint I use at work on vehicle bumpers and trims , although mainly black.... they also do a mid grey 👍

Liked by Trident73 and Mike Stoney and

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DuncanPCommander3 years ago
Looks like a true non slip finish. Well done.
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Mike StoneyRear Admiral3 years ago
Looks good, we call it hammer blow here.
First the special colour you want, then the shrink varnish over it.
Thanks for your idea . . .
Michel-C.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Slim Nip at Buxworth Basin.

Slim Nip on the canal at Buxworth Basin. Just testing some short videos in the media gallery - sharing and caring with #shorts !

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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Hovercraft

Liked by Trident73 and Mike Stoney and

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zoomaAdmiral3 years ago
Since my first comment I have been able to open your link and see the short hovercraft video Phil.

The model is described as a GRIFFON so I am guessing that I should be able to find out more about the model online - maybe there is a commercially available kit for it?

I will see what I can find out about building and running an r/c hovercraft.
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philcaretakerCommodore3 years ago
Hi Bob, yes the Griffon belongs to Hayling Island Model Club Member Mike.
The club are a great bunch of guys with a wide range of model knowledge and I enjoy being able the share media from such an enthusiastic club.
Rob is the website manager who sent me the video clip - I thought it too good not to share through my RCSailing channel while experimenting with "Youtube shorts".
P.S my channel is not monetarised - its just for fun.
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StephenP

Able Seaman 3 years ago

Reciever problems

Hello....Im after a bit of advice...Im trying to work on some rc subs and need 40mhz equiptment but I'm hitting problems getting recievers to work. I have a couple of 40 Meg hitec transmitters that work with 40 Meg hitec recievers in other models so I know they work. I have bought 3 different make recievers from different sellers and fm 40 mhz crystal sets and none seem to work...dual conversion or single makes no difference....Im running out of ideas has anyone got an answer to the problem?

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FredCommander3 years ago
Hi Stephen
You could try asking about you R/X problem on the Association of Model Submariners forum, see if you can talk to Dave Frost

I had trouble trying to get a R/X for my boats in the end I found that Engel do an R/X that works with my F14

https://engel-modellbau.eu/shop/en/R-C/Receivers-Crystals/Receivers-40MHz/RP8DI-synthesized-receiver-40-MHz-8-channel.html

https://www.theassociationofmodelsubmariners.com
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Hhager2Lieutenant3 years ago
I had same problem I just kept buying receivers until I found a working one.
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JohnS7

Leading Seaman 3 years ago

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50s Sea Commander

Aerokits Sea Commander, built by my father in the 50s , stayed in the family ever since , restored by me about 10 yrs ago, recently been out on the boat pond in Gorleston on sea whilst on a short holiday 👍

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Rogal118Captain3 years ago
Loved the pond at Gorleston, did thousands of laps running around chasing my pond yacht , 1st 2 weeks in June, 1961/65. Fantastic holidays, hated the 6 hours to get there though, from Bolsover, Derbyshire.
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PeterL3Petty Officer 1st Class3 years ago
What a beauty you must be very proud of him peter l
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JohnS7

Leading Seaman 3 years ago

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My Waveney class lifeboat

Recently purchased, some light restoration needed

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DuncanPCommander3 years ago
Love the detailed cockpit.
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ChrisGCommander3 years ago
Fabulous model, aren’t you the lucky one, I am very envious. The lights are just perfect look forward to seeing her on the water. ChrisG
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

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Spooky !

The "Spooky" Halloween night sail took place on Sunday 29th October 2023.
Sorry for the poor video quality. Conditions were difficult in the "pitch dark " however, just for fun - it`s nice to have a record of the event than non at all. Commodore Barry says thanks to all who took part !.

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral3 years ago
Video was good Phil👍
Great to see the Master Graham in action.
Bind moggling what he does😮
😎
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