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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Sir Key

Just finished this over Christmas. All lights work ,the deck is done with timber strips. just to rig up rc.
All the rigging detaches from the masts so I can gain access to the battery n the running gear. Lashings of Lead used as ballast. Talk about top heavy.......
Think I will weather her and get her smoking .....later

#ballast #christmas #deck #weather #rigging #sir key #lights #battery

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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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schnellboot

First attempt at weathering, Kind of ok but ?????

#schnellboot #weather

Liked by Northumbrian

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deadbeatRecruit12 years ago
I'm building a 1/24 S100 and I like to see what others have doen to give me ideas, I intend to do some weathering as well and I appreciate seeing your pics.
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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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PT320

first model boat (apart from airfix) Built early 70's.
I think I need to tart her up a bit as been neglected .

#model #pt320 #built

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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Mantua mississippI steam boat

Bought this part built with prop propulsion . but Im converting it to paddle power.
im using a 600 motor with a 50/1 gearbox to power it , but I think I will have to change the setup as the noise is too loud ,even though it will
Eventually it will have a 'Dixi' sound system installed .

#motor #prop #steam #mantua mississippi #steam boat #system #paddle box #built #gearbox

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cenbethWarrant Officer12 years ago
A fine collection of models which seam very well built. You have my admiration!
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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Le Hussard

Built as a display model . I started this mid 70's then kind of carried on late 80.s when I broke my ankle .
the first plank on frame id ever encounted. ......Wow what a learning curve ......not perfect by any means but ....its ok

#display #model #le hussard #built

Liked by Screwball and Northumbrian

topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Ben 10

Built from kit . it has full lighting and smoke from the shrimp boiler (the lid is off my wife's coat )and working trawler nets ,( causes a right drag when deployed)

#kit #lighting #trawler #smoke #boiler #trawler net #built

topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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HMS Snowberry

Only had her for a few yrs , I will in time have to put a smoke system in her .

#smoke #hms snowberry #system

Liked by Screwball and Northumbrian

topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Gry Maritha

This boat looks the biz when its going full tilt , The bow wave looks awesome !!! Twin motors independently controlled ,turning circles pretty good for her size . Saying that , I do need to transport her by a sack cart ....lol

#motor #port #gry maritha #twin motor #bow wave #bow

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Quarryman1Petty Officer 2nd Class12 years ago
Looks very nice, I'm just about to start building mine, what battery and voltage did you use? Did you bother with a bow thruster. How was it to build
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topperlesMaster Seaman12 years ago
HI , sorry for the late reply , life keeps getting in the way ...lol. She has 12v system installed (she needs a lot of ballast so a 12v battery helps). she is running on 2x MFA motors at 6:1 ratio and 2 x viper marine 20's each running separately.I haven't got round to fitting a bow thruster, A nice boat to build and you can do a little or alot to her , I have seen some with operating cargo doors and cranes,(a bit to involved for me )
She does weigh alot when finished, I purchased a sack cart and manufactured a cradle to transport her.
It would be nice if you open a blog so we can see the build ........Take care..............................................Les
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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Another crash tender

Built this in early 70's . I couldn't at that time afford rc or an engine so it was a display model until around 2000.
Now, one of 18...............I'm going to have to stop , or get a bigger house ......

#display #engine #model #crash tender #built

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SquirtgunLeading Seaman12 years ago
Must get a bigger house! When you have that much enjoyment from a hobby, keep going!
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andyhynesLeading Seaman10 years ago
Yes, i know what you mean. I have six boats now running of brushless motors. its all about have space, i need a bigger shed or i will start selling them which i dont want to do.
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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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sylvia ann

Scratch built, old as the hills . this bloke was throwing it out so I claimed it. Motor still works . just wants an overall to make her ship shape again .

#motor #scratch #ship #scratch built #sylvia ann #built

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topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Billings "Maria" HF 31

One of 18 boats I have ,( see other postings ). Originally sold as a display boat but I want to make it rc.

#display #billings #maria hf 31 #posting

topperles

Master Seaman 12 years ago

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Al Khubar

This is the first post Iv put on any site so ......here goes.
I have 18 boats ..................Yes 18 , and Im still married lol !
Love this boat , just going through a re fit , power wise etc,
just was not powerful enough. and too clean .
so decided to try my hand at weathering .
a bit daunting building something "pristine '' ish
then trying to make it better by roughing it up .

#build #boat building #weather #al khubar

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BallastChief Petty Officer 1st Class11 years ago
Nice Tug Al

I've got five boats, none finished and not married but living with the same girl for 35 years !!! work that one out LOL !!! 😯 😀
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