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GARTH
Commodore
Yard Sale Find
Because I can't figure out how to download a video on this web site I just pause the video & photographed the image of my Yard Sale Find It was such a lovely Canada Day morning went to the pool & ran the model checked for leaks, balanced model with a little lead test O/K I did have a tiny leak which I think will be fixed up with a little hull paint. I'm having a seniors moment I wanted to post on Build Blog & I've tried to delete it from media post but can't
Liked by Wolle and hermank and
3 comments
  • LewZAdmiral
    Garth, it looks like you could open the video and hold yout finger on it while it is playing, then press "download video" on the pop up screen. You can choose where to download your video to (SD card, ...). I tested this on my cell phone.
    Lew
    Florida ⛱️, USA 🇺🇸
    Liked by hermank and Len1 and
  • DoogleVice Admiral
    Ahh, senior moment's, I remember them well-or do I forget. Can't remember now 😂
    Liked by hermank and Len1 and
sidley70
Master Seaman
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Sea Queen
Hi Model boat enthusiasts,
This is a photo of almost completed 2 model boats I have almost completed. The Sea Queen 50 years old find. it was found in an attic in a kit. The kit was in a very poor state and most of the timberwork had to be glued back together or remade. I had no plans for it and had to source a copy from the Model Boat website. it is a very nice model. The pilot boat was scratch built and sails very nicely. I have been building boats for about 30years and have built over 25 boats, scratch built all of them. I have included photos of some of my boats.
Liked by Brightwork and jacko and
2 comments
  • RNinMunichFleet Admiral
    Excellent neat work Sid 👍
    Lovely finish on the varnish.
    What scale is the LST? She looks huge!😲
    Cheers, Doug 😎
  • DonnieboyWarrant Officer
    Nice job on the boats.Lovely collection.Well done.
    Liked by Ronald
Ronald
Fleet Admiral
Nor star Kingfisher
I have video now to show you.
Liked by Inkoust and John2 and
2 comments
  • Peter47Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    I think you have to put it on You Tube first, copy its url, then Click on Video Gallery tab, when it opens just click on submit video and away you go.
    Liked by AllenA
  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Video now posted mdlbt.com/29735
barnet
Able Seaman
Tug 'DHB Dauntless'
Scratch Built 1:32 scale Dover Harbour Board Tug, DHB Doughty.
The main hull is a standard Damen hull purchased from Mobile Marine Models, see their website for Portgarth.
the hull is fitted with 2 x T12 Motors for the main propulsion,2 x 60 degree kort nozzles for steering, with 2 x purpose made brass props.
Also fitted is a 12v Graupner water pump for the working fire monitor and Fwd spray bar, 2 x Mtronks 15 amp ESC's, Futaba steering servo and Futaba 40 MHz Receiver.
Approx Dimensions including fendering Loa 41" Beam 14"
Liked by circle43nautical and John2 and
2 comments
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Excellent looking Tug, Wish the video was longer. 👍
  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    BRAVO ZULU! THAT BOAT IS BEYOND BELIEF. NICE RESCUE OF THE BEAR IN DISTRESS, TOO.
robtroi
Master Seaman
1 / 3
Voyager
Its maiden voyage took place at the Knap at Barry South Glamorgan. with the VGMBC.
It's a Robbe kit "San Diego" built by a chap on this website "sharpy1071"
Leopard 4074-1400Kv water-cooled motors 100A Mystery ESC's.

After a few teething problems with transmitter setup, everything went fine.
Liked by Brightwork and Colin H
4 comments
  • don6398Leading Seaman
    😊 Great looking boat. I love it when a boat gets up on plain .
    Liked by Inkoust
  • sharpy1071Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Good to see my old boat on water, glad your happy with it. Our pond is beginning to weed up again so it would not have had much use down here!!
    Liked by Rod and figtree7nts
trynewskillsnow
Able Seaman
Try New Skills 1
This is another step forwards!
All the electronic parts arrived last week! The good news is they are all working and I knew how to assembly thanks to the info I found in this website!
Liked by John2 and figtree7nts
3 comments
  • jarvoLieutenant
    Sanding always BL@@@Y sanding, what ever happened to self leveling paint, nice job with the glass cloth, what weight cloth did you use

    Mark
  • trynewskillsnowAble Seaman
    Hi Mark.
    To be honest, I don't know. The company I work has supplied the resin and the fibreglass cloth. They told me that is the best one for what I need, so I believe at they said. I will try to find out what is the weight cloth and let you know!

    Thanks,
    Robson 👍
PeterDavidson
Able Seaman
RAF Crash Tender
This poor boat has been in several attics over the last 40 years and I finally I decided last year that I would get to grips with it and do my best to have it's construction finished. This website has been very helpful and so a big thank you to all you talented chaps out there for being such an inspiration.
Although I now see mistakes dotted here and there, I was proud to raise the RAF ensign on the 3rd of March and then be able to say that the job was done. Granted it's only a static model and I'll need a lot of help and advice if ever I'm to install an engine but I thought it would be a good idea to share my efforts, mistakes included.
Liked by doghouse and Donnieboy and
3 comments
  • bednallAble Seaman
    Great boat wouldn't mind making one my self.
  • BOATSHEDCaptain
    Great looking model. Mistakes ?? it doesn't matter who we are, we can all look at our model's and think like that. But it's a matter of opinion, we can look at anyone's model and think "I wouldn't have done that like that". We do them how we think we wan't it. You should just sit back and say to yourself you are proud of what you have done. if you are then that's all that matters. if anyone tells you different then you should tell them to get on and make one and see if they can do better. Well done, GREAT looking Crash Tender.
steve-fb40
Able Seaman
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British Coast
Completely scratch built using balsa wood and Mahogany strips for the decks and bridge and the free plan by James Pottinger issued in Model Boat Magazine November 1996. The plans were well drawn at a scale of 1:93 how ever I doubled the size by just transfering each measurement directly onto the wood and a few card patterns were made when panneling the hull.
Powered with twin 12 volt motors, two 12 volt lead acid batteries and two 1 3/4" props I am well sattisfied with the end result. A full build log with pictures can be found on the ''Leith built Ships" web site, or look under ''The Loftsman"
Liked by Ronald and petercbrown and
4 comments
  • petercbrownMaster Seaman
    A cracking model - well done on the construction work!
  • DeswelhamPetty Officer 1st Class
    Great looking model
SkipperVGMBC
Petty Officer 2nd Class
1 / 4
Police Launch 1.12 Scale
Police (Scotland) 1.12 scale. made from a Semi-Kit by Models by Design, built 2014.
This is modelled from the interceptor42 range by Safehaven Marine. This is my first full build of a model, having only done restorations previously.
Model length is some 42 inch, beam of 12 inch. (106cm x 31cm)
Power is by twin E-Max BL2826 Brushless motors and 1, 80amp speed controller running on 2 NiMH 7.2 volts.
Fitted with Action electronics Police siren, and with detailed rotating blue lights and searchlights.
I sail this at Cold Knap Lake Barry Vale of Glamorgan, and I am the Founding member of the Vale Of Glamorgan Model Boat Club.
Also included is my Portland Pilot interceptor 42 which was the original prototype from Models by Design which I purchased and added lighting etc, this runs on Brushless motor running on 12Volt lead acid.
Visit our website at http://vgmbc.org/
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peep31
Petty Officer 1st Class
1 / 3
1/12 tamar
just a few more shots and I would like to say many thanks to the people that has commented and gave me some hints and tips through the build from this very good website,well done Modle Boat Website

Help, Has anyone had trouble with the robby bow thruster recommended for this model,mine has been used about three times and it keeps siezeing up I am not very Impressed with them,can anyone reccomend a good one that I can fit in its place.
Liked by Mataroa and shambles and
1 comment
  • shamblesAble Seaman
    Hi. I'm just admiring your Tamar,I have just started build one,could you tell me what paints you use,and what colours they are.

    Shambles
Chiefpurser
Leading Seaman
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Eric f.plaxton
This model was built from a model slipway Tamar kit. it was modified substantially.all rails are soldered brass. info was from the website of Peterhead R.N.L.I. Station were there are excellent photos. The models engines are thumper motors 4240' at 900kv and run on three cell lipos @ 5000ma. Which give me at least an hour. With a speed of at least 10 mph, which lifts her bow out of the water,way passed the bow thruster , which is a graupner 400. Radar works through an old servo . Flashing blue light on mast. Running and accommodation lights. These boats are normally red below waterline however Scarborough life boats have always been white below the waterline. The crew are star war figures modified with plastic putty and a sharp knife. Not an easy build but very enjoyable. Eric Plaxton was the chairman of plaxtons coaches, and platoons building services. He left 9 million pounds to the boro of Scarborough, and 3 million to scarborough R.N.L.I., for a new boat .
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3 comments
  • ChiefpurserLeading Seaman
    Many thanks , Yes I like the colour scheme as well. I have several projects I would like to start one being the jet drive boat. as I already have the jet drives in the drawer for the last 12 months,regards Jim clark
  • boatingpatch16Able Seaman
    Hi, I've got a real one 15 minutes away, any question, please ask ahead - regards Gordon 😎

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