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trynewskillsnow

Able Seaman 10 years ago

Try New Skills 1

This is the first time I building something. Hopefully will be ready for the end of this summer.
This is going to be 100% homemade Boat.

#build

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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
Nice Video can't wait to see how it turns out 👍
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trynewskillsnowAble Seaman10 years ago
Thanks Figtree7nts!!
Now I'm learning about electric motors and speed controls!
Before I purchase anything wrong, better know all these systems!

Finger Crossed!

👍 👍
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Denzel2010

Able Seaman 10 years ago

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Wavemaster 25"

" Me Betty" is coming on nicely,varnish her tonight see how she looks in the mornings and if all is well just the hardwear to put on and the window to fit 😊

#wind #varnish #window

saintsalvio

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 10 years ago

Aquacraft Atlantic tug boat

I am detailing a Krick Atlas 5 t Krane just added hydraulic (sadly not real but made scratch pistons and cylinders) see how it looks on the boat, what do you think?

#scratch #tug #aquacraft atlantic

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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
Oh, ok plenty of power! 👍
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saintsalvioChief Petty Officer 2nd Class10 years ago
Sure high voltage!
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saintsalvio

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 10 years ago

Aquacraft Atlantic tug boat

I am detailing a Krick Atlas 5 t Krane just added hydraulic (sadly not real but made scratch pistons and cylinders) see how it looks on the boat, what do you think?

#scratch #tug #aquacraft atlantic

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saintsalvioChief Petty Officer 2nd Class10 years ago
I made an auxiliary cabin on the sovrastructure that contains circuits and point the search light toward the crane action space I posted some pics before
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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
Oh, OK I'm glad you finished it. great job on the crane too!
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cormorant

Lieutenant Commander 10 years ago

Ragazza

I bought this ready to sail kit from Howes Models on my return to model boating after a break of 25 years.
My longtime friend Chris and I made the video as a bit of fun and to celebrate our return.
Watch out for the green dragon on the starboard bow!

#boating #kit #model #starboard #sail #video #howes models #bow

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cormorantLieutenant Commander10 years ago
This is a small lake at County Hall, Worcester, the HQ of Worcestershire County Council and now the Sunday morning venue of Droitwich Spa Model Boat Club, of which I am a member.
Yes, the club is well supported and barring ice, there is attendance every Sunday throughout the year.
Coincidentally, this was my sailing venue 25years ago.
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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
WOW! 👍
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figtree7nts

Admiral 10 years ago

Tugboat Serenity

OK, this is my first ever video.
Tugboat Serenity in her Bathtub trials.
I'm hoping for a Maiden Voyage this Summer.

#tugboat #tug #video #serenity

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CraigRobotham

Petty Officer 1st Class 10 years ago

PBR MKII

This film was taken on our home lake at Needham Market . Originally an I.C powered boat I have converted to single brushless motor on a direct drive 48mm prop , single rudder . Powered by 2*5000mah 4 cell lipos . As you can see I am very pleased with its performance . 😎

#brushless motor #direct drive #lake #lipo #motor #prop #brush #brushless #power boat #rudder

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jenteckRecruit10 years ago
Very nice model was it a kit or scratch built thank again

excellent video also
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CraigRobothamPetty Officer 1st Class10 years ago
These are originally an I.C kit 1/6 scale , there is a company in Germany still making them believe they are called MHZ. I think I've scene them in 1/8 and 1/35 scale too . Also other builders have used water jet drives on films I've watched . This one is running on brushless motor normal prop and direct drive as all my boats have so far . Keeps the cost of spare parts down %uD83D%uDE0E%uD83D%uDC4D
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PeterDavidson

Able Seaman 10 years ago

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.

#advice #engine #model #web site #website #crash tender

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bednallAble Seaman10 years ago
Great boat wouldn't mind making one my self.
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BOATSHEDCaptain9 years ago
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.
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VMBC het Anker

Able Seaman 10 years ago

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Smaragd

Kit [Robbe] I didn't built it myself. I removed the motor and screw. So the only power is wind power. And I've equipped the boat with a sailor and a flag. When zoom in on the last picture, you see that he is also provided with a crate of beer.

#kit #motor #wind #sail #sailor #power boat #built

Liked by Mataroa and East-RN and

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NPJWarrant Officer8 years ago
Do you still have the Robbe Smaragd Jan?

Couple of us have one and wondering how many others there are around.

Regards.

NPJ
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SmaragdPetty Officer 1st Class8 years ago
nice one, I have one also and it sails beautifull !
A big lady but steady on course
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VMBC het Anker

Able Seaman 10 years ago

VMBC het Anker from above

Short video made with an Yuneec Q500 drone. Above the pond, where our model boat club holds its boating activities.

#boating #club #model #video #boat club #model boat club

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paulsmith

Petty Officer 2nd Class 10 years ago

RAU XI

My recently finished boat that I have refurbished.

#refurbish

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Dave MVice Admiral10 years ago
Really looks the part on the water.
Thanks for sharing
Dave
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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
Great job on the Refu 👍 rb!
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paulsmith

Petty Officer 2nd Class 10 years ago

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RAU XI

HERE I HAVE RAU XI WHALING BOAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE APPROVE OF IT CANT SEE WHY ITS A MODEL.
I GOT IT OFF A FRIEND FOR A GOOD PRICE. ITS RUNS ON A DECKEPERM MOTOR AND 6V LED ACID.
IT HAD BEEN STUCK IN A WINDOW FOR YEARS AND NEVER TESTED IN WATER HE HAD PUT EVERYTHING IN EVEN THE TRANSMITTER. WHEN MY MATE SPOTS IT ON EBAY WHIT EVERY INTENTION OF REDOING IT.
YES AND IT SITS IN HiS ROOM FOR ABOUT 2 YEAR TILL THE INTEREST HAS WORN OFF ABOUT DOING THE MODEL.TILL HE OFFERS ME IT FOR A GOOD PRICE WELL CHRISTMAS WAS COMING HAVE TO BE NICE TO WIFE ???? KNOW WHAT I MEAN YES AND NOW ITS MINE FULLY RESTORED AND LOOKING SMART.

#christmas #deck #model #motor #wind #ebay #transmitter #e bay #window

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TrilliumChief Petty Officer 1st Class10 years ago
Scale models are the only way to see in 3 dimensions how long-gone vessels looked, so it's great to see a unique model that represents this class of vessels.

And great to have it showing its paces.

Well done.
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alaskamarinemodelingRecruit10 years ago
Great job of restoration! it's a fantastic model.regardless of type.
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