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Dane
Able Seaman
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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.
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  • RodCLieutenant Commander
    Beautiful ! What is the function of the chains at top of rudder? A "limit switch"??
    Liked by Dane
  • DaneAble Seaman
    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
philcaretaker
Commodore
"Up Close" with Pilot Cutter Ellen
Take a close, slow look at the detail and craftmanship created by Buxton Model Boat Club member Graham Royle.
https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
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  • WezMidshipman
    I like watching buxtons club videos gives me ideas lol and some great looking boats on the water
    Liked by philcaretaker
  • flaxbybuckCaptain
    Lovely boat Graham, and sails beautifully, but please get a skipper ! 😉
Ronald
Fleet Admiral
Deck and Other details paint colours
Upper decks Green

Main deck Red

Bulwarks Yellow

Railings White

Top of Bulwark White

Wow!
Liked by BOATSHED and Brightwork and
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DWBrinkman
Rear Admiral
Our club made the local news!!
The local Fox TV channel contacted us and told us they'd like to do a short feature on us.
The time allotted was short, but I think we did a nice job representing our hobby.
Hopefully this may create more interest in the local community!
Here are links to the 3 segments they aired:
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algon
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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ATSF railroad tug and barge
Ran the tug and barge yesterday up at the Elk Grove Regional park with the Sacramento Model Shipwrights. Worked out well with no navigational troubles. Plenty of rudder authority.
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  • philsaccLeading Seaman
    Very nice. What scale are the trains?
  • algonChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    The train scale is 1/24th. I used an inexpensive battery operated New Bright train set. The barge is a large block of Styrofoam with a rubberized coating of Flexseal. Deck is plywood. Length is around 67 inches (170cm)
    The railroad tug I built up as you see it now from a model I picked up thru a classified ad but it's origins are unknown.(see pic) Hull is a plastic coated expanded foam material
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AustinG
Warrant Officer
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Identification Help needed British Warship
Over 20 years ago I was given this F/G hull and the plan but in several moves the plans were lost.
Can any one identify from shape of hull what class she is. The photo I had showed a large canvas cover suspended over the stern deck as if she was in warmer climate.
Many thanks
AustinG
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  • AustinGWarrant Officer
    You have all been very helpful and think I have narrowed it down to Castle Class. Looking at Caister Castle K690, Denbigh K 696 and Flint Castle k383. Hull looks very close.
    The model is 66 inch stem to transom and 10 inch on the beam.
    Now just need to find some detail on deck and superstructure.

    Thank you all for your help

    AustinG
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  • RayLeading Seaman
    I would say its a 'Castle Class' Corvette/Frigate hull
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Norway
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Firefloat
Slow progress after a short break for personal reasons.
Liked by PeteJev and RodC and
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  • flaxbybuckCaptain
    I'm pleased to see you have painted the inside of the boat, as well as the exterior.
    Knowing how water will get into the insides of every boat, no matter what, it vexes me to see so many boats with unpainted interiors.
    Perhaps I'm moving in the wrong circles ? 😉
    Liked by RodC and Norway
  • NorwayPetty Officer 1st Class
    The way I see it the inside is just as important. It's all been sealed primed and top coated.
    Liked by RodC and flaxbybuck
Cpt-Pugwash
Midshipman
May I introduce dgoss999
My other pastimes!.. Model Turbine Helicopters! This one is just 1/5th scale..
Liked by GaryLC and stevedownunder and
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  • pressonreguardlessRear Admiral
    Any Details on the Turbine?
    Trev
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  • Cpt-PugwashMidshipman
    "Any Details on the Turbine?
    Trev"

    Trev.. This is an elderly Wren 54 configured as a 2 stage drive (ie. the turbine is a gas generator which drives a turbine driven gearbox). You can see the setup in the Video of the mechanics running.

    DG
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GARTH
Commodore
Gumboot Clogaroo
Had a chance to run my Midwest model of a lobster Boat at Spencer's in Burlington It's the 150 anniversary of the town of Burlington Ontario . The forest fire smoke wasn't to bad the day I ran the boat . I named model off of a Canadian Singer Stompin' Tom Connors - Wikipedia songs about a lobster boat The Gumboot Clogaroo .
Liked by Sinc5508 and RodC and
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  • pressonreguardlessRear Admiral
    Absolutely Right, Ron
    How could you not love them😍😍😍
    And I see you have the Mother-in-Law Dingy on yours 😮😮😁😂🤣
    Trev
    Liked by Scratchbuilder and RNinMunich
  • chugalone100Rear Admiral
    Garth:
    You created a very beutiful model and according to the size, I can imagen it took lots of patience to maker her r/c.
philcaretaker
Commodore
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RC Tyne Paddle Tug
Built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Adrian , he says :- "essentially the paddle boat is scratch built but uses some fittings and materials from a Disar "Vanguard" kit ".
Adrian used drawings of "Flying Scotsman" for inspiration, but is not a faithful reproduction, although "Old Trafford" is also quite similar .
This was the maiden voyage so plenty more work to be done on detail and ballast etc.as the boat still sits a bit low in the water.
For reference see :- http://tynetugs.co.uk/
http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/oldtrafford...
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  • PeejaySub-Lieutenant
    Very lovely. I have quite a few photos of her type in my future projects group.
  • Mike StoneyRear Admiral
    Beautiful model! Congratulations ... 👍👍👍
    Greets Michel-Cl.
Rogal118
Captain
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Sunday at the Balne moor club pond
Great weather, brilliant bacon butties, carrot cake to die for, oh and of course the boat sailing was brilliant, here’s some photos.
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