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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 4 years ago

ANOTHER GO AT A LAUNCHING VIDEO

Thought I'd try for another vid to try and improve on the previous efforts. Had another still day and good tide, so went down to the estuary again. Bit of a mission again,- competing with a few 100% boats and the steep slippery ramp. Truck didn't do a lot better than the jeep, and it weighs about twice as much and has a 4x4 rear, but at least it managed to get the boat out of the water. Forgot to take a 2s for the thermostatic fan for the truck motor, so it got a bit hot and faded towards the end. A lot of work for a 550 geared motor !

Still getting used to the new editor so the vid's a bit scrappy. Almost impossible on a weekend to find the right space with no people, but there is not a lot of choice without going for miles. Fun trying to drive 2 vehicles,- truck doesn't have a handbrake like the jeep, so a bit tricky backing down the ramp. Whole outfit is 1.5m long, and weighs around 12kg.

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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Great Job, JB.
I can't imagine handling all facets at once!
Trev
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Graham93Vice Admiral4 years ago
Hi JB,

I’d be happy to come and be your assistant, provided you could afford my airfare 😂

It would be possible, I think, to operate both models from one Tx by adding some custom electronics to each model. This would need to operate like an RC switch controlled from a spare channel. One one model, the ‘switch’ would connect the servos and ESC to the Rx whilst at the same time on the other model, a switch would disconnect the servos and ESC. Operating the spare channel would reverse the state of the switches to allow the other model to be controlled.

Graham93
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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 4 years ago

Hartley jet boat launch test 2

The other part of the video (from the new camera) Finally found an editing program for it (cost me $40 though!) - I need one for MOV, as for some stupid reason, the makers of the camera use Apple Quicktime MOV which is a pain. Should be set now for editing.

New coupling with the cable ties seemed to hold up well this time, although the throttle end point is set to 80%,- looks scale enough as it is though.(only a 2400mah 3s battery, so not a long run time if you are going flat out- can suck 35-40A!). Pity the launching vid was rubbish, but have the amphitruck sorted with a towbar now, so I'll give it another crack when there is a good day.

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Colin HFleet Admiral4 years ago
Looks too good to be a model, are you sure you filmed the model.
It's brilliant and looks so realistic, well done sir, a model to be very very proud of.
Cheers Colin.
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral4 years ago
Thanks Colin, video could have been better (used to using the camera on my head for years, which always keeps the object centered,- with it on the TX you have to remember to turn your body) I'll learn eventually😁 Tried to do a better one today using the amphitruck to launch it, but the tide was coming in a bit fast round the ramp. Don't get many days a year like that one in NZ (no wind, tide just right, decent light and not too many people or boats (apart from the huge blue and white 'liner' docking 😁) Usually windy here, being on the coast.

Re the real one,- that was a lot easier to fish from, this one's a bit cramped lol.

JB
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dave976

Captain 4 years ago

Hovercraft and other models Sailing at CreweMBC

I am posting this video as it shows more of our Hovercraft in action from about 1:01 on.
dave976

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River Rat

Captain 4 years ago

Dumas Creole Queen

In the last few seconds of the video you can see her jerk a couple times. Took a big fish strike. Bent the rudder pushrod bad. Lost a crew member figure lol. Not the best maiden voyage.Took about 15 minutes to retrieve her. Now have a fiberglass reinforced pushrod. Just part of the fun in this fantastic hobby!

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RonBMK2Petty Officer 1st Class4 years ago
I had the same thing years ago on the lakes in Bushy Park (Hampton Court) I was first time testing a Blue Devil Destroyer. It took a hit on the stern (believed to be by a pike) and she stopped and slowly sank stern first , just like the reel thing.☹️I hope your damage was'nt to bad.
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DumaspittmanPetty Officer 1st Class4 years ago
Great work! What a stunner!
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seafarer

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

Dauntless Gaby C video release for sea trials

Success, hope you enjoy it.

Liked by Rookysailor and jbkiwi and

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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Great Build👍
Excellent Access to the Electronics👍
Great Video👍
Great Editing👍
Great Presentation👍
She Moves!!
Trev
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seafarerPetty Officer 1st Class4 years ago
Wow Trev! Thanks a lot, your comments have made all that sanding I did to get the Hull contours right worth while. She planes perfectly which I hope to video soon and can't wait to see what she looks like lit up at a night sail. Hope you're coping with the heat😎
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Cashrc

Admiral 4 years ago

North Texas Shipwrights last 2 fun runs

A video montage of our last 2 get togethers.

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CashrcAdmiral4 years ago
Hi Trev, if your talking about the little gray sub it’s scratch built. If you want to know about the larger sub later in the vid I’ll have to ask Ed where he got the hull.
Cash
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Thanks Cash,
Impressive for scratch build.
Great Fleet out there.👍
Trev
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Setting the Foresails on "Ellen"

"Ellen" is a Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter from modeller Graham Rowe.
Forever striving for improvement, Graham explains how he assists the - Setting of the Foresails on his model.
More info on Grahams Blog - https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Also - https://www.youtube.com/c/RCSailing1/videos
RC Sailing No`s - 131, 132, 134, 135, 159. 170
My Gaff Cutter No`s - 139, 142, 143, 144

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral4 years ago
Great video Phil, shows Grahams set-up very well.👍👍

JB
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Martin555

Fleet Admiral 4 years ago

ERCO PT Boat Promo Video.

Hi Guys,
I thought some of you might find this video interesting.

Martin555.

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Steveg171Petty Officer 1st Class4 years ago
Thanks for sharing, very interesting. Apt too, as we are celebrating Armed Forces Day today !
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
I Do, JB☹️
Trev
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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 4 years ago

Swedish combat boat

Great video of a 90E Swedish combat boat. Water jet powered.

52ft
2x 625 HP Scania DS114 V8
2x Kamewa water jets for 40knts

Impressive,- I want one😁 (you can pick one up for NZ $ 157k at the moment, -one careful lady owner (and a hundred rough Swedish army buggers) Make a good jet model.

JB

JB

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral4 years ago
Hi Rowen, thought that might get your interest😁

JB
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RowenCaptain4 years ago
Certainly did! Getting some drawings printed so can see.
Think it can work out well
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DWBrinkman

Rear Admiral 4 years ago

2022 Parade of Boats fireboat video

Several boats have fire monitors, which are a huge hit with the kids

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RowenCaptain4 years ago
Very interesting - has anybody any plans or even good pictures
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DWBrinkmanRear Admiral4 years ago
Rowen,
Mine is an Aquacraft Ready To Run boat.
It is modified slightly from the "out of the box" original, but basically true to the RTR version.
Dave B
PS I'd be glad to send any pictures you would like ...
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Rowen

Captain 4 years ago

RN. DARK CLASS

Video of my recent winter project, a RN Dark Class FPB.

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RowenCaptain4 years ago
Cannot recall the exact reason for choosing Wahine to model.
She was a very pretty ship and also built in the UK.
My friend is a meticulous modeler and vessel is a credit to him.
Has both bow and stern thrusters and a bow rudder.
He did write a article for Model Boats International when it was still available.
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TrilliumChief Petty Officer 1st Class4 years ago
Why did I build the 'Wahine'?
I can still recall where I was when news of the ship's sinking played out on TV. A few years later, my first job as a student engineer at then-AEI in Manchester UK was working beside the engineer responsible for the design of it's successor, the Rangatira's, main steam turbines. When I considered building a model of the Rangatira I thought the looks of her were spoilt by the funnel shape and, since it was almost a duplicate of the Wahine, I opted to build the Wahine.
Roy
PS. I have seen Rowen's models up close and his posts here do not do justice to the quality and detail that he puts into every model. Every detail is scratcbuilt and accurately constructed.
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DWBrinkman

Rear Admiral 4 years ago

2022 Parade of Boats video 4

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