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misterbee
Master Seaman
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Unknown
I recently acquired this lovely boat off eBay,...she cleaned up nicely, and runs quite beautifully since I re engined with a Torpedo 850, on 14 volts.

Now, I would love to know is this is a one off, or a kit?

The build quality and layout would suggest a kit, but what do I know?

I'm sure the massed wisdom on this site can provide me with a clue...

Overall length; almost 50"

Any ideas?

Brian.
#build #engine #kit #ebay #e bay #torpedo 850 #unknown #volts
Liked by Brightwork and Colin H
3 comments
  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Hi Brian
    The hull is very similar to the Tarpon produced in the 1960's, especially the four portholes on the raised deck.
    The cabin is different but this could be a later addition/modification.
    I did think it may have been a Dumas kit but I have scant knowledge of their range and was hoping one of our American friends would comment.
    It certainly looks the part and I hope you have many hours of happy sailing.
  • ianed57Sub-Lieutenant
    Hi,
    I know this was a long time ago but only just saw this, and you may have found the answer by now. It is a design by John L Langford called Margaret and was published in a book of drawings from Brown, Son and Ferguson in Glasgow. I think the drawings are still available and I bought a set years ago- never got built!
    The hull was 48" long. Lovely boat.
    All the best,
    Ian
snowballshipyard
Recruit
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Old fishing boat
Purchased from an old collector. Not sure how old, I was wondering on how do I clean this ship without damaging it. Quite a nice model. I was also wondering if anyone had any ideas of what kind of ship this maybe.
#model #ship #fishing boat
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cormorant
Lieutenant Commander
Pilot Boat
Recently built from an Aeronaut kit, this is a 1/24th scale Pilot Boat based on a German design. Powered by two 540 brushed motors with 3 bladed brass props it attains something like scale speed. The colour is Volkswagen Bright Orange, courtesy of Halfords and the non-slip deck is acrylic green mixed with silver sand then covered with a silk finish varnish.
The boat was filmed at an illuminated regatta staged by Bournville Model Yacht and Power Boat Club on their lake in Bournville, Birmingham
%u2003
#brass prop #club #deck #halfords #kit #lake #model #motor #prop #regatta #yacht #brush #power boat #brushed motor #acrylic #pilot boat #scale model #bournville #brushed #model yacht #boat club #model boat club #varnish #aeronaut #cover #540 motor #built
Liked by John2 and suntugs and
4 comments
  • cormorantLieutenant Commander
    Hi Colin
    Yes, I did brush paint the deck with an inexpensive acrylic.
    The sand mix was trial and error. I started off with a thin mix and gradually added more sand, testing it on scraps of plastic, until I was happy.
    A brushed coat of satin varnish waterproofed and added to the realism.
    Best of luck.
    Steve
  • ColinTPetty Officer 2nd Class
    Thanks Steve I will let you know how I get on.
    Regards Colin
robtroi
Master Seaman
Voyager
VGMBC Saturday morning sail.

A spin around the Knap boating lake at Barry, in my super yacht "Voyager"
#boating #lake #yacht #sail
Liked by John2
4 comments
  • BallastChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    That's the one! Yes it's the same hull as the Dickies Tug!
  • SkipperVGMBCPetty Officer 2nd Class
    I will Have To Borrow Your Camera Rob..lol..Brill Video
figtree7nts
Admiral
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San Pedro
The San Pedro is a North American Push Boat.

She weighs in at 21 lbs
L.O.A. is 30"
Beam is 12"
Draft is 3" 5/8"

Her Engine Room Consist of:

Two MFA 919D 540 Type Motors with Single Ratio Metal Gearbox 2.5:1 Reduction
Two Mtroniks Viper Marine PNP 15
One Action Electronics Throttle & Rudder Mixer
Two 6 Volt SLA Batteries in series
Running time is estimated at 2 hrs
#engine #motor #run time #batteries #mtroniks #action electronics #action mixer #mfa #action #mtronik #san pedro #san pedro push boat #mtroniks viper #mixer #540 motor #rudder #gearbox
Liked by suntugs
manyboats
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Marie Felling
Return to building model boats after 45 years and first with R/C.
Fine kit by Mountfleet, though white metal castings getting a bit tired. Don't take it out sailing very often as it takes a lot of lead which I load each time. Quite a handful to launch. Sails well though.
#build #kit #model #model boats #sailing #white metal #sail #marie felling #sails
Liked by RNinMunich and Brightwork and
2 comments
  • Hande of EspooAble Seaman
    Oh, how beautiful..!
  • manyboatsPetty Officer 1st Class
    Well thank you. For what it was worth it got model of the year from my model ship club, but there was only one other entry. Looking for the time to do some building blogs on some of my other boats incase they might be of use to other builders.
manyboats
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Highlander
Built this year from excellent Metcalfe mouldings kit. R/C sailed with Australian model ship club. Tried it for steering competitions but not that manoeuvrable. Boat of the yr 3rd prize!
#club #kit #model #ship #sail #built
Liked by Inkoust
mactin
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
Nautilus
Hi, not sure if my hobby is of interest but it keeps me happy. I build tinplate clockwork submarines and boats from recycled tins and busted clocks. They sail and dive its a million miles from all the modern stuff but great fun. Have a look at www.mclarenclockworksubmarines.com
cheers neil.
#build #clockwork #sub #sail #hobby #submarine #nautilus
Liked by rpbidgood and doghouse and
8 comments
  • mactinChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    hi Mark, I honestly wouldnt know how to go about doing an article but anyone has permission to use any of my site images and commentary. it amazes me just how much gear can be got from stuff people chuck away,im not a mad environmentalist or anything its just that its either dirt cheap or free! really glad you like my stuff.
    thanks neil
  • justintime2001Leading Seaman
    Incredible models, I particularly like the U34. I would commission one of those just to sit in my desk it's so nice. Well done Rob, they really are superb, thanks for sharing. 👍
SkipperVGMBC
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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My 1.12 Scale Arun Lifeboat
Running on Twin Brushless Motors. At Cold Knap Lake Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan.
www.vgmbc.org

Motors Are E-Max GT2820/07
#brushless motor #lake #lifeboat #motor #brush #brushless #12 scale #twin motor
Liked by jfstoker and circle43nautical and
4 comments
  • SkipperVGMBCPetty Officer 2nd Class
    Hello Skegness..I am using 2 E-Max GT2820/7 brushless Motors. These Are UK purchased from BRC Hobbies (based Northolt) Cost £20.95 each.. these are 850 KV..using Twin Mystery RC 70A Forward Backward 2-7s Brushless ESC (with Ubecc) about £20 or less on EBay (HK).

    Run Time..1 Hour, mix of fast and slow Sailing..Depends on use.
    Using 2 X 7.2 NMH Volt Battery Packs..at 5000mah each.

    She Goes Like fast, and cuts through water lovely.
    Have A Similar Setup (Different Emax Motors) in my Models By Design interceptor 42 Boat (42 inch length)..Tooo Fast for me..lol..Any Other info PM me for phone number..Happy Sailing
  • SkipperVGMBCPetty Officer 2nd Class
    E-Max Number is GT2820/07..sorry about my error
frankburgess
Master Seaman
Sirius Star
This is my replica model of the Sirius Star designed by Max Coote of Ripmax, around 1954.
I found the drawings on the internet, and built the model from scratch. The boat is 41" and I have fitted an electric motor taken from a childs ride on car, 50 amp Chinese controller, 50mm prop, and 12 volt 7 amp lead acid battery.
It also has a Murco diesel fitted in the wheel house to give the boat a 50's appearance!
Sea trials soon!
#boat house #chine #chines #lead acid #model #motor #prop #scratch #electric #drawings #rc boat #built #battery
Liked by Colin H
2 comments
  • jarvoLieutenant
    Hi Frank, great project looking superb, where did you find the drawings?? or could you scan a copy to me please?

    Mark
  • frankburgessMaster Seaman
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    Speak to this gentleman, he was very helpful and his charge reasonable.

    Best Regards
    Frank

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