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G6SWJ

Midshipman 6 years ago

Shannon Lifeboat 13 09

Scratch built 1:12 Shannon Ilfracombe 13 09

This amazing model is SCRATCH built (including the plug for the hull!!!) by John Sluman

Most fittings are machined metal, some incredcible skill in construction.

Boat in this video is running on brushed motors - it is now converted to brushless.

Liked by Commodore-H and MouldBuilder and

G6SWJ

Midshipman 6 years ago

Karen Rose Christmas Night Sail

Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club - Night Sail 15th Dec '14

"JukeBox" mode on sound card playing carols on request from the shore

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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

RC Sailing :- "Wee Nips" at the Goyt - Part 2

Out for a "chilled" afternoon with the "Wee Nip" - testing various camera settings and filming techniques from the camera boat under various lighting conditions.

Liked by MouldBuilder and Colin H

philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

RC Sailing :- "Alexandra"

Looking like a Windermere Pleasure boat, "Alexandra" is actually a German River Cruiser owned by Buxton Model Boat Club member Keith Holmes.

Liked by MouldBuilder and RNinMunich and

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GPARecruit6 years ago
Beautiful job sir. I have seen boats similar to yours in Sweden in inland water taxi service.
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Newby7Fleet Admiral6 years ago
Nice boat thank you for the video.
Rick
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Harvey Kitten

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 6 years ago

3 x GPL ic boats at Stevenage

3 GPLs on the lake at once, all with different engines, 2 with onboard GoPros, 1 unfortunately with a battery that was about to fail...

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Harvey KittenChief Petty Officer 1st Class6 years ago
My yellow boat was a couple of seconds in front of the action so didn’t get involved. First time for a long time we have had 3 of the same boat on the lake. So 10 mins of ‘competitive’ fun. And we didn’t lose any cameras off boatswhich sometimes happens. 😁 Yeah pity about the shows... always looked forwards to them. 😔 SMBC has stopped sailing now till we see how Govt guidelines change, so time to do some repairs etc. Will post some video of my RAF Firefloat- you haven’t seen that. It is 99% finished. 😉
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robbobFleet Admiral6 years ago
Looking forward to seeing your FireFloat Steve, I know it'll be a great video.
Rob.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

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RC Sailing - BMBC at Buxworth Basin

On Bank Holiday monday 31st August 2020 , Buxton MBC put on a display at Buxworth Basin in the High Peak of Derbyshire.

Ref Wikipedia - Bugsworth Basin is a canal basin at the terminus of the Peak Forest Canal. It is located at Buxworth in the valley of the Black Brook, close to Whaley Bridge. It was once a busy interchange with the Peak Forest Tramway, for the transport of limestone and burnt lime.

FOR MORE PHOTOS SEE:- Boats Clubs & Lakes - Buxton Model Boat Club
https://model-boats.com/places/60518

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RookysailorRear Admiral6 years ago
Lovely period style place for boating, very peaceful, and a great selection of boats and yacht's.👍

Cheers, Pete
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Newby7Fleet Admiral6 years ago
Well done thank you for the post and video.
Rick
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GARTH

Commodore 6 years ago

Sea Queen at the Harbor

Just another little video of a few model boats down at the Hamilton Harbor

Liked by jbkiwi and peterd and

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.

Liked by Madwelshman and MouldBuilder and

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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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Brightwork

Commodore 6 years ago

Lumba Lumba

Just like the real boat she is tippy. Round bottom and long slender craft. Fixing that...lol

Shot at Harrison Pond Victoria BC

Liked by MouldBuilder and Martin555 and

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral6 years ago
Looks great!, I think it looks more scale like with a bit of roll, just like a full size displacement hull. As long as it's ballasted so it won't roll over it will be fine.
JB
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ianed57

Sub-Lieutenant 6 years ago

Steam Yacht Minnow

I finally managed to get out and do a video of SY Minnow. This was taken at Cheddar Steam Club and Jane and I were the only people there so had the water to ourselves. I have increased the displacement a little which has made her more stable in the wind. Although it doesn't look it, there was quite a breeze that day and you can see the boat heeling to the wind on occasions. I was very pleased with the mist unit as this was the first time I have seen it operate properly. I will do something about the masts being out of alignment!

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tony29hMaster Seaman6 years ago
Thanks Ian, it was also good to see the impressive tug in the other video.
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ianed57Sub-Lieutenant6 years ago
Thanks Tony,

It was good to get up to Cheddar and have a peaceful sail and capture the day on video. I've had this old Bugsier for a few years now and finally got it the way I want it. I dug out an old copy of MB from 1976 and noticed Bugsier was being advertised then, I don't know when Graupner introduced it, it would be interesting to know.
Anyway, thanks for the interest and all the best,

Ian
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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.

Liked by GARTH and MouldBuilder and

philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

RC Sailing :- " Bonnie Lass " & " Milford Star "

Two new additions appeared at The Pavilion Gardens lakeside recently - belonging to BMBC members.
The models were - "Bonnie Lass", and " Milford Star " from Caldercraft.

The Buxton Model Boat Club sail at the Pavilion Gardens lake on Sunday and Thursday mornings - comments being - "an entertaining spectacle for all the family" and - "a Valuable asset and attraction to the town" .

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