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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Windermere Pleasure Steamer

Built plank on frame from plans scaled down from 24 -12th scale - "Branksome" was built by proud owner Alan Brundrett many years ago, originally steam powered, Alan converted her to electric in recent years.

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RichardELeading Seaman4 years ago
Beautiful, saw the real thing this weekend at the Windermere Jetty Museum. Fascinating place, well worth a visit
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
A True Work of Art👍👍👍
Trev
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Camera Boat trials with Bill & Ben.

Getting more experience with new camera boat seeing how the gopro handles the varying light changes. Filming at different locations, while circumnavigating the lake.
Live streaming via the phone, changes to exposure etc. were applied in the final edit.
Again , thanks to Bill & Ben - and of course Graham !.

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Hhager2

Lieutenant 4 years ago

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Russian Sun Aluka

Built from old kit. I built one before and the Bluefin one too from Dumas. I cut the hull separation so a space is there. In general it was fun. I had to buy an older Rc as only 72 MHz works under water for maybe 3 ft. The ghz signal works surface only. I cut out all the hull flooding holes as per pictures I gathered. Basically built as per blueprints inside except used newer motor controller that can take LiPo batteries. Excuse the messy background.

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CashrcFleet Admiral4 years ago
Like your sub!! We have several sub guys in our club, at least one of them uses 2.4. He runs an extension for his antenna up the sail (conning tower) and hides it in either the periscope or antenna. His boats are static divers, but he stays at periscope depth when he submerges. The boats set up to blow ballast and full up planes if he loses contact. Not trying to criticize anything you’re doing, just letting you know 2.4 is doable with restrictions. Most of the ponds here in North Texas are too murky for much below periscope depth anyway.
Anyway, good luck with your sub! Let me know how it turns out.
Cash
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Hhager2Lieutenant4 years ago
I had thought of a float with antenna but in he end use a MHz transmitter was easier. I had sold all mine so I picked up one from eBay. Actually I wound up with two one AM one FM. FM worked better. The dc motor controller was from a car as it had reverse capability plus switchable micas or LiPo. The Ghz band gets water attenuation so it won’t work under water well. Bathtub test showed at least a few feet under was ok. Only thing o don’t like is you seal electronics so it has to be really tested. Battery is on a plastic box like that can open fir access but I put a soda bottle cap structure to access charge connector anyway it’s fun
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Norway

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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First time build

Primer applied to Hull today

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

" yellow submarine "

Buxton Model Boat Club Member Dave Maynard exhibits the manoeuvrability of his yellow "dive" submarine.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Bob`s final day at Buxton Model Boat Club

Ex Royal Navy, Buxton Model Boat Club member Bob Comack Young returns to his homeland after today - Bust wishes to Bob and his family from all Buxton Model Boat Club members.

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Brightwork

Commodore 4 years ago

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Calypso

Built by a friend "Norm Milne" I am grateful to have this from him (Although I am passing her on to a good friend). Museum quality workmanship.

38"x7" AR 410 Spectrum Rx Dynamic ESC

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Hhager2Lieutenant4 years ago
Bring on the real MSCO minesweeper for years I wanted to build one. My uncle (Sam really) was my boss on ship. He told me about the Calypso was a rebuild on the Msco frame. So I found the Calypso and used personal pictures as guides. The wheel house was easy and radar room behind it. Adding deck gear and the big wheel that holds the sweep electric plus cable we’re tricky. I added the floats and cable control mechanics on rear deck. Basically the main deck cabin is same along with side rails. The bow needed work but turned out good. It has Rc gear in it but never floated it. I’m getting a display case fir it. My next ship is DE1040 Garcia. 5 ft body fiberglass from scale shiplyard company. I may float that one.
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Hhager2Lieutenant4 years ago
Two more views. You can see the mistake on the nose section it lets more flooding in. Also the sail detail
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Norway

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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Bulkheads painted

Have painted the bulkheads and inner Hull.

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Norway

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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Glass matting

All rubbed down ready for primer surfacer and top coats. Interior bulkheads need a bit more flatting.

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Norway

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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Filling and glassing

Bow all shaped wooden hull and upper structure is sealed. Hull has been covered with glass fibre. Ready for sanding and primer.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Camera Boat No. 5

Camera Boat 5 uses another simple "pontoon" design with 90

rotating motor and fan unit with rudder which was added later. Gopro was mounted on rotating servo which gives 360

vision.
Camera operated with phone using Gopro App.
Regarding filming techniques etc. - Still plenty of issues to improve and overcome along the learning curve !.

Mni Tnx Graham for being there with "Bill & Ben" and Jon G7NFK for all your previous help and support since my stroke.
#rccameraboats
#rcsailing #rcboats #bmbc

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral4 years ago
Getting pretty flash now Phil 👍👍👍 a big improvement on No 1!

JB
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Dumaspittman

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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Sterling Lumba is looking better!

Here's a few pics of the Lumba. It is ready for fiberglass and the superstructure is here just test fit. I need suggestions on how to power it; I want it to move scale, about 20 knots and it is going to be twin screw. I have a pair of 800 motors that are great but might be too much, even though I would rather this be over-powered than under. She has very cool lines, like an airplane. Lots of curves and twists all over her. She's a big girl, ready to carry quite a few angry oil rig employees on a dark and stormy night.

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DumaspittmanPetty Officer 1st Class4 years ago
Thanks for the motor advice! I appreciate it!👍
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BrightworkCommodore4 years ago
Coming
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