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Dragonflite 95's
Last years trip to Abersoch, home of Sochsails and Tim Long
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Juyilanga
Pictures from this morning's maiden voyage. No problems reported, vessel working great.
Liked by Brightwork and Dave M
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SRN 4
An old favourite from my hovercraft phase. Runs really well on land and especially water. Although no reverse, it will auto-rotate on the hover, so when pointing in the desired direction on with the propulsion with the brushless motor and away she flies.
Realistic in operation. Looking a bit work worn now. Could do with up-dating with Lipo batteries which would make it even lighter. Seen here with lift motor running with skirt inflated. Steering
interesting, with twin air rudders. Must get some videos of the action.
Realistic in operation. Looking a bit work worn now. Could do with up-dating with Lipo batteries which would make it even lighter. Seen here with lift motor running with skirt inflated. Steering
interesting, with twin air rudders. Must get some videos of the action.
Liked by Brightwork and doghouse and
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Albion et al
Photos to show Eaton Park Boating Lake in Norwich.
Liked by Bryan-the-pirate and jfstoker and
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Juyilanga
Just fresh off the shipyard, this is my version of an American made Uniflite (firm died several years ago) "Salty Dog" 28. its name is a Puerto Rican slang for escapade. From the same firm who designed and made the legendary Vietnam War Patrol River Boat (PBR), this boat was part of Uniflite's recreational boats line. For this one, I utilized a fibreglass hull I found on Ebay and did the rest with Ethylene 2mm plastic sheets. it runs a 9.6v NiHm battery, a 30A Mtroniks controller, a 3-bladed 35mm M4 bronze propeller.
Liked by Brightwork and jfstoker and
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- RNinMunichFleet AdmiralNice one Krampus👍, love the crew 😉 There's much better beer in Bavaria though! 😲 Cheers Doug 😎Liked by figtree7nts and Krampus
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Hector Read
e Hector Read was built in Hull in the 60s for the Gt Yarmout port and Haven as their new Harbour tug to be moored at the pilot station in Gorleston. Giving many years service, was finally sold on when most working ships were fitted with bow/stern thrusters. Much missed as part of the river scene. A scratch built model I made 18 years ago from photo’s and drawings from the Port Authority. Anyone know her ultimate fate?
Liked by Brightwork and jbkiwi and
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- GascoigneChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassThanks Dave, Hector Read model powered by a speed 600 brushed electric motor with an electric speed controller. This gives plenty of oomph when it comes to rescuing stranded craft large or small on the pond, which is always a challenge I can never resist.Liked by figtree7nts and Dave M and
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Le Marite
French whale ship attending Waterfest in Weymouth Harbour 2016
Liked by Brightwork and doghouse and
HMS Illustrious 1942 - Pathe News
Found on Pinterest ...
Stirring stuff - 'Stiff upper lip chaps' 😉
Bit late for Norm's model 🤔 but interesting.
Stirring stuff - 'Stiff upper lip chaps' 😉
Bit late for Norm's model 🤔 but interesting.
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- SelwynWilliamsChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassLoss of several crew from HMS Illustrious in 1948 at PortlandLiked by philcaretaker and RNinMunich
twin masted yacht
Model of a yacht displayed in The Ivy cafe on Weymouth Harbourside
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drifter/trawler
Model of a traditional fishing boat in The Ivy cafe on Weymouth Harbour.
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- BaggieChief Petty Officer 1st ClassWhat a lovely old boat... very fine.Liked by Dave M and SelwynWilliams
Kiwi\
Sailing well in the sun and sparkling waters. A NZ Scow scratch built from plans. Unusual trading schooner based on those from the Great Lakes, USA.Actual vessel now restored as an example of an early NZ coastal trader.
Liked by Brightwork and Joe727 and
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"Westbourne"
Westbourne is a Port of London Authority steam Tug from the Caldercraft Mini-Fleet Range - it is 1:48 scale. This model was discontinued a few years ago but I did manage to purchase a brand new boxed one via ebay a couple of years ago.
During her time Westbourne was hired by the Royal Navy as a rescue tug. She saw service with them between October 1916 and July 1919 in the HM Dockyard. Prior to that she was on general towing service duties on the Thames.
She can be found mentioned in “SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, 1914-1919 - by TYPE & CLASS
Section 3. SUPPORT and HARBOUR VESSELS”
Following the first world war ‘Westbourne’ was one of three tugs attached to the Port of London Authority (PLA) Dredging Service, they were the "Westbourne", "Thorney" and "Brent", they were all fitted with a drag and under running gear.In 1940 during the Battle of Britain. ‘Westbourne’ and many other tugs were used in assisting the berthing of these large ships that entered the Thames.
The photos show from box to construction plus her on the water.
During her time Westbourne was hired by the Royal Navy as a rescue tug. She saw service with them between October 1916 and July 1919 in the HM Dockyard. Prior to that she was on general towing service duties on the Thames.
She can be found mentioned in “SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, 1914-1919 - by TYPE & CLASS
Section 3. SUPPORT and HARBOUR VESSELS”
Following the first world war ‘Westbourne’ was one of three tugs attached to the Port of London Authority (PLA) Dredging Service, they were the "Westbourne", "Thorney" and "Brent", they were all fitted with a drag and under running gear.In 1940 during the Battle of Britain. ‘Westbourne’ and many other tugs were used in assisting the berthing of these large ships that entered the Thames.
The photos show from box to construction plus her on the water.
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- Dave MVice AdmiralNicely finished model of this now discontinued kit.
I like the details about the tug and her career, sadly our river scenes no longer feature the tugs that were an essential part of the docks and shipping of the time.Liked by figtree7nts and Gascoigne