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Renovation of a lovely old boat.
I decided to renovate a very old model Clyde harbour tug which belonged to my Dad. This has been in the family for over 80 years (Dad would have been 100 this year) and was in need of some TLC. It is now fully radio controlled and runs from 2 x 18650-2000mAh batteries. Length: 41cm, Beam:11cm, Draft: 6cm, weight: 1.5Kg.
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- TerryHMidshipmanSo much joy in a renovation.. very nice...So much joy in a renovation.. very nice...Liked by SimpleSailor and RobW1
- RobW1Petty Officer 2nd ClassExcellent! I'm a big fan of restorations. Keeps our history alive.👍Excellent! I'm a big fan of restorations. Keeps our history alive.👍Liked by SimpleSailor
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Gundalow Scratch Built Model
Here's my scratch built model of a Gundalow. in their final iteration they were lateen rigged cargo hauling workhorses of the New Hampshire and Maine estuaries from the mid 1600's thru very early 1900. Flat bottomed with a very shallow draft that allowed sailing (or following the tides/currents) to ports upriver with needed supplies and returning with cargo of all types. My model is 50" in length. It is used as a display model for The Gundalow Company in Portsmouth, NH. I also use it with historical presentations I give to schools, historical societies and libraries. The model is fully functional. While not radio controlled it has the ability to float.
Liked by RobW1 and AlessandroSPQR and
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- DaneAble SeamanHi Rod. You are correct. Because of the size and location of the rudder it needs to be protected from stressing beyond it limit. That’s a great question. In all my presentations no one else has ever asked. Good eye!Hi Rod. You are correct. Because of the size and location of the rudder it needs to be protected from stressing beyond it limit. That’s a great question. In all my presentations no one else has ever asked. Good eye!Liked by RodC
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Nauticurso “Artur” Brazilian Fishing Boat Scale 1/32
Here we go again guys.
This is another model that Model Expo commissioned me to build because is a new model that they are selling and they need one for their model display showcase.
The name of this kit is “Artur”.
Artur is the most popular fishing vessel among Brazilian fishermen. Many are still active in Brazilian waters today.
Researching this vessel I found out that many other nations like Russia, Norway, and Switzerland also used it. This type of vessel was also used in WWII to fight against Hitler by carrying ammo for the French.
This kit has gone through many upgrades by Nauticurso (Brazilian model maker). The kit I built is their first version, so after researching I decided to replace or created many parts of my own.
It comes with the running hardware needed for full radio control operation. Instructions Model Shipways Inc. carefully translates manual into English containing many photos showing step-by-step assembly.
All pieces are laser cut Amazonian wood.
Length 25”
Scale 1:32
Guaranteed to bring lots of fun and challenging moments for newbies and experts.
Maybe you guys know more about this ship than me. If you have any information about this vessel, please share it, I will be very glad to hear it.
This is an old photo of the real ship; notice how it carries the lifeboats in the Pilots cabin deck.
I hope you guys like this model. It took me 6 months to finish it.
This is another model that Model Expo commissioned me to build because is a new model that they are selling and they need one for their model display showcase.
The name of this kit is “Artur”.
Artur is the most popular fishing vessel among Brazilian fishermen. Many are still active in Brazilian waters today.
Researching this vessel I found out that many other nations like Russia, Norway, and Switzerland also used it. This type of vessel was also used in WWII to fight against Hitler by carrying ammo for the French.
This kit has gone through many upgrades by Nauticurso (Brazilian model maker). The kit I built is their first version, so after researching I decided to replace or created many parts of my own.
It comes with the running hardware needed for full radio control operation. Instructions Model Shipways Inc. carefully translates manual into English containing many photos showing step-by-step assembly.
All pieces are laser cut Amazonian wood.
Length 25”
Scale 1:32
Guaranteed to bring lots of fun and challenging moments for newbies and experts.
Maybe you guys know more about this ship than me. If you have any information about this vessel, please share it, I will be very glad to hear it.
This is an old photo of the real ship; notice how it carries the lifeboats in the Pilots cabin deck.
I hope you guys like this model. It took me 6 months to finish it.
Liked by Double Rum and jbkiwi and
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- RNinMunichFleet Admiral"just one minor point which is Arthur has a H in it? ""just one minor point which is Arthur has a H in it? " NOT in Portuguese, e.g. Brazil Gary (or several other non-English languages, e.g. Slavic, Celtic and Germanic) 😉 😎
NOT in Portuguese, e.g. Brazil Gary (or several other non-English languages, e.g. Slavic, Celtic and Germanic) 😉
😎Liked by chugalone100 - BarrySWarrant OfficerJust looking at the pictures it is obvious how much time you have involved in it.Just looking at the pictures it is obvious how much time you have involved in it. Beautiful job! Barry
Beautiful job!
BarryLiked by chugalone100
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"TIKI " - My Gaff Rigged Cutter
Final trials for my Gaff Rigged Bristol Pilot Cutter , started life as a static display model which I adapted for " Radio Control " . She is seen here on trial checking balance / trim /steering and simple sail control.
Certainly no claims here on scale or workmanship ! - just a " fun and functional " model which more than satisfies my initial challenge ! .
Phil
Certainly no claims here on scale or workmanship ! - just a " fun and functional " model which more than satisfies my initial challenge ! .
Phil
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- philcaretakerCommodoreI can only thank my "first in command" - (the XYL) for sailing her - It gets a bit confusing trying to do both jobs at once ! .⛵I can only thank my "first in command" - (the XYL) for sailing her - It gets a bit confusing trying to do both jobs at once ! .⛵
- jbkiwiFleet AdmiralNice conversion Phil, sails well by the looks of it. I have my eye on a similar display model in a haberdashery shop window, but I doubt it's for sale, (or if it is, it's $$$$$)Nice conversion Phil, sails well by the looks of it. I have my eye on a similar display model in a haberdashery shop window, but I doubt it's for sale, (or if it is, it's $$$$$) JB
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Bristol Pilot Cutter - Ex display model.
My Gaff Rigged Bristol Pilot Cutter started life as a static display model which I recently adapted for " Radio Control " . With extra sealing inside and out, she is seen here on her inaugural trial sailing - checking balance / trim /steering and simple sail control.
Certainly no claims here on scale or workmanship ! - just a " fun and functional " model which more than satisfies my initial challenge ! . ⛵
Certainly no claims here on scale or workmanship ! - just a " fun and functional " model which more than satisfies my initial challenge ! . ⛵
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- philcaretakerCommodoreLocation here is Buxton Derbyshire,we sail at the Pavilion Gardens.👍Location here is Buxton Derbyshire,we sail at the Pavilion Gardens.👍Liked by Nerys
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MV Overchurch
My lockdown project MV Overchurch (Mersey Ferry) 1/48 scale scratch built, radio controlled. Still a bit of work needed to finish her
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- NerysFleet AdmiralLockdown project or not, you have built a very nice model and I look forward to seeing her afloat, if ever they let us sail again!.Lockdown project or not, you have built a very nice model and I look forward to seeing her afloat, if ever they let us sail again!. Nerys
NerysLiked by Martin555
PD Donald
Here's a short clip of my latest model. Not sure it is a boat! but it is a model, it floats, and it is radio controlled 😆
Liked by MouldBuilder and ChrisR and
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- brianupyonderWarrant Officerdo you get people feeding itdo you get people feeding it brian😋
brian😋Liked by hmsnostalgia and Graham93 and - Graham93Vice AdmiralHi Brian,Hi Brian, Not happened yet 😁. There are a lot of real ducks on the Pavillion Gardens lake in Buxton and they get fed by lots of the visitors. Most visitors don’t notice Donald as he blends in with the rest of the crowd. It great to see their faces if/when they finally notice that Donald is a bit different to the others ( the blue flashing eyes tend to give it away!) 😂🤣 Graham93
Not happened yet 😁. There are a lot of real ducks on the Pavillion Gardens lake in Buxton and they get fed by lots of the visitors. Most visitors don’t notice Donald as he blends in with the rest of the crowd. It great to see their faces if/when they finally notice that Donald is a bit different to the others ( the blue flashing eyes tend to give it away!) 😂🤣
Graham93Liked by jbkiwi and hmsnostalgia and
J Class Style Pond Yacht
Short video clip of a quick simple reno`/adaption of my old " J Class Style Pond Yacht " -
I rescued her from the skip and given a new lease of life to sail again as "Rudder only" radio controlled.
I rescued her from the skip and given a new lease of life to sail again as "Rudder only" radio controlled.
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- RNinMunichFleet AdmiralOr as we taught some of the Moroccan sellers of re-coloured crystals to say when hawking their wares as gem crystals, e.g. amethyst -Or as we taught some of the Moroccan sellers of re-coloured crystals to say when hawking their wares as gem crystals, e.g. amethyst - "It's a genuine original forgery Sir" 😁😂
"It's a genuine original forgery Sir" 😁😂Liked by peterd
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USS Chesty B Puller
USS Chesty B Puller, I was a marine, 63 inches long, prebuilt by Aquacraft, engines installed, but no radio, batteries or speed control. Looks great in water. preforms like a real one, especially in still water, but we don't have much of that in Kansas.
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Broads River Cruiser Yachts
Some pics of a couple of Norfolk Broads sailing yacht classes I have constructed to precise detail externally, which were built on the Broads as holiday hire fleet craft in 1947 and to the present day.
One is 1:8 large scale and the other 1:18 scale. The larger scale yacht required a suitable detachable keel bulb for radio control use.
One is 1:8 large scale and the other 1:18 scale. The larger scale yacht required a suitable detachable keel bulb for radio control use.
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- NorfolkBroadsAble SeamanMany thanks Guys, yes we did a trial business in 2016, to test the market 'Broadland Classics'. The initial runs sold with real enthusiasm, and reported back to us the best they had ever had as kits, however, sadly, my own failure was being far to fussy on getting every kit out more than perfect, and treating the kits as so individual to every customer per real commissions, that I slowed down the production process massively, thus creating self worries on demands, which I became concerned if we could not keep up with supply. We were so lucky to have gained the original lines plans from these classics life sized craft, but I had to make a decision, and following our one year trial, ceased, which I recognise broke many potential customers hearts. I was simply not prepared to do mass production in the sense of same, same. Every customer to us had to have their kits as though the real thing, beyond perfect,a commissioned kit if you like. I know perhaps crazy, but there you go, it is what we strived for and just took far longer than any other kit manufacturer to produce.Many thanks Guys, yes we did a trial business in 2016, to test the market 'Broadland Classics'. The initial runs sold with real enthusiasm, and reported back to us the best they had ever had as kits, however, sadly, my own failure was being far to fussy on getting every kit out more than perfect, and treating the kits as so individual to every customer per real commissions, that I slowed down the production process massively, thus creating self worries on demands, which I became concerned if we could not keep up with supply. We were so lucky to have gained the original lines plans from these classics life sized craft, but I had to make a decision, and following our one year trial, ceased, which I recognise broke many potential customers hearts. I was simply not prepared to do mass production in the sense of same, same. Every customer to us had to have their kits as though the real thing, beyond perfect,a commissioned kit if you like. I know perhaps crazy, but there you go, it is what we strived for and just took far longer than any other kit manufacturer to produce. We are looking at way of perhaps re-producing the kits that people may enjoy, or even do commissions, but just need to carefully think it all through one final time. Being we have the complete rights to the designs in model form, there is no rush from our part against competition, and of course only we know every real detail imposed on the real Broads craft to relay to every kit. Lots to think about all over again, but it has finally come to light following lots of enquiries of our kits, that we simply wanted to show them in their pride and glory here. Cheers to you all.
We are looking at way of perhaps re-producing the kits that people may enjoy, or even do commissions, but just need to carefully think it all through one final time. Being we have the complete rights to the designs in model form, there is no rush from our part against competition, and of course only we know every real detail imposed on the real Broads craft to relay to every kit.
Lots to think about all over again, but it has finally come to light following lots of enquiries of our kits, that we simply wanted to show them in their pride and glory here.
Cheers to you all.Liked by Lordgord - ChrisGCommanderI have only just come across these build photos and must say I really do admire both yachts the one shown sailing with the dinghy behind it particularly. I am not surprised that you were overwhelmed with request to buy the kits, to me they are simply lovely. I have a friend who purchased a real one some years ago and had it shipped to Leics and it was on the River Soar, lovely thing with a cabin roof that could be raised for headroom and canvas cabin sides.I have only just come across these build photos and must say I really do admire both yachts the one shown sailing with the dinghy behind it particularly. I am not surprised that you were overwhelmed with request to buy the kits, to me they are simply lovely. I have a friend who purchased a real one some years ago and had it shipped to Leics and it was on the River Soar, lovely thing with a cabin roof that could be raised for headroom and canvas cabin sides. I am sure there would be lots of interest if you resumed production. Best regards Chris G
I am sure there would be lots of interest if you resumed production.
Best regards Chris GLiked by Donnieboy
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Gypsy Sloop Jr.
When I was in high school back in 1957 I built a kit of the Comet Gypsy Sloop Jr. in 2016 I found the drawings on-line for the Gypsy Jr. The boat was entered in woodworking class at our county fair where it received a blue ribbon. it has a working wheel that turns the rudder. Now I have under construction a 32 inch version that I would like to radio control. I'm not too sure how to set up or what type of servo to install.
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- RNinMunichFleet AdmiralWell done that man 👍Well done that man 👍 Unfortunately I'm not a yacheting man so can't help you directly with the setup. BUT HEY! There's lots of yachties on this site! I've seen many discussions, threads and blogs on various yacht setups .... Soooo ... pull your digits out guys, give the man a break and help him out with his yacht setup. Cheers, Doug 😎
Unfortunately I'm not a yacheting man so can't help you directly with the setup.
BUT HEY! There's lots of yachties on this site! I've seen many discussions, threads and blogs on various yacht setups ....
Soooo ... pull your digits out guys, give the man a break and help him out with his yacht setup.
Cheers, Doug 😎 - hammerLieutenantGo with swing arm servos for sail control, less trouble with the lines than winch. if room is a problem one can be used to control jibs & main. but separate controls are obviously best.Go with swing arm servos for sail control, less trouble with the lines than winch. if room is a problem one can be used to control jibs & main. but separate controls are obviously best.Liked by Donnieboy and RNinMunich