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SimpleSailor

Lieutenant 3 years ago

Fairey "Maybe" on the water

Just taken dads old boat out and it handles well. I might add some short chines to the aft section just to stop it skidding out so much on turns and it is a bit over powered. Only running on 4 S in the video, 6 S next 😂. Not sure if the YouTube link works.

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Double RumChief Petty Officer 2nd Class3 years ago
Beautiful design and model. She runs very nice!👍
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

INGA IV - Luxury Ketch

Believed to be from Revell Models , " INGA IV " is a model Ketch , owned and sailed here by Martin Ward of the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.

RCSailing is just for fun, no gain. Other than sharing photos and videos relating to Buxton Model Boat Club activities, from time to time its nice to "showcase" models from other clubs and members as seen here with the link between BMBC & HIMBC - all sharing the common interest in model boats and the "Model Boat Website".

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DoogleVice Admiral3 years ago
What a pleasure to watch 😊
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Rogal118Captain3 years ago
What a stunningly clear video, a delight to watch such a beautiful ketch sailing a super lake. Thankyou.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Rotary Club Charity Bazaar

On Saturday 3rd June 2023 the Buxton Model Boat Club supported the Rotary Club Charity Bazaar by holding a model boat display on the Fountain Lake in the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
https://model-boats.com/places/60518
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsv9h3gn3DX2jwDgB4GQ0Q

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cdnfurballWarrant Officer3 years ago
So ah, is this thing mobile ? Towable ? Open the door and window, drag it down the road and all that pesky sawdust and debris would be GONE !

Actually, you’ve done a great job on it…. Now a mini bar fridge and music is all that’s left..
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chugalone100Rear Admiral3 years ago
Great job
You have now a great looking work shop.
Congratulations!!!!🎉
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Wolle

Rear Admiral 3 years ago

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my workshop

Hello, would you be interested in taking a look at my workshop? I bought and restored an old trailer a good 3 years ago. If you want, I can show you the process up to the finished workshop in the construction trailer.Here are some pictures so you can see what's going on Year of construction, approx. 1963

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WolleRear Admiral3 years ago
Hello cdnfurball, you slipped a bit too high with your contribution. But no problem. Thanks for your feedback. Yes, the trailer would be mobile, but I jacked it up in our garden and it should stay that way.
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WolleRear Admiral3 years ago
Thank you chugalone100 for your feedback.
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chugalone100

Rear Admiral 3 years ago

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TUG POWER

It is majestic to see these tugs at work.http://industrialscenery.blogspot.com/2017/07/bow-steering-unit-for-illinois-river-15.html

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Olly999Petty Officer 2nd Class3 years ago
Are they what we used to call "Lash barges"? If so, I didn't know they were still in use.
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roycvFleet Admiral3 years ago
Hi Lewz thanks for the web cam on the Keokuk lock. I am taking rather a long time to build a Dumas kit of American Beauty so fascinated watching the tow boats and their barges.
I have a pair of barges although rather austere and really just boxes.
American wood used by Dumas could do with a lot of quality control.

I found a great video of full size American Beauty with a large load showing all the detail left out by Dumas.

I shall keep your webcam site to watch for a long while now.🤗🤗🤗
Cheers
Roy
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

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"Mississippi Steamboats" ?

Perhaps not a true description with both boats being battery powered ! however - just for fun I thought it would be nice to showcase together, similar boats sailed at my own local model boat club and some of those sailed at the Hayling club - a sort of "Model Club Twinning".

https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
https://himbc.co.uk/

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Hhager2Lieutenant3 years ago
L working on my Creole Queen
Railings etc trim is last step. DE 1049 USN Garcia hull ready to be shipped to me. Scale Model Ships 5 ft long hull. My last big build. It will take a year to finish. Creole is a lot of work so far over a year in it

Just almost done with 1/32 Lindburg PT109 Hit it at hobby shop back room for $50

Have to talk to manufacturer on DEc1040 it’s still in California hope to get it shipped soon
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chugalone100Rear Admiral3 years ago
She is a beauty. Many hours of hard work went into creating this outstanding model.
Congratulations.😮
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exsnapper

Leading Seaman 3 years ago

Just for fun!

Copied from FB, but made me laugh somewhat. 🤗

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral3 years ago
Excellent Chugalone👍
BTW Did you know that the Swiss also have an Aircraft Carrier?
They do you know😁 Photo attached.
Hadn't realised that there was a VTOL version of the F18!
😎
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chugalone100Rear Admiral3 years ago
Great picture of the jet on a barge.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

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Return visit to - Hayling Island Model Boat Club

On a visit to Hayling Island last year, I met and sailed members of the Hayling Island Model Boat Club at their local venue at Mill Rythe.
May this year provided me the opportunity for a return visit.
Many thanks again to all members for the hospitality shown.
Special thanks to Greg, Rob and Mike (the Swan Whisperer) !.

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ScratchbuilderVice Admiral3 years ago
Very impressive display.Congratulations to all concerned.
Bill👍
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mturpin013Admiral3 years ago
Hi Phil I love the picture of the Inga IV motor yacht, I bought an un loved example last year and am currently refurbishing it there is a blog on this site of the rebuild this is a picture of the real craft
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Scratchbuilder

Vice Admiral 3 years ago

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HMS Buttercup.Maiden Voyage

Filmed a while ago but just re found this short maiden voyage clip of the above.
First test run.All went well.Voyage lasted roughly thirty min and this is one short clip.
Difficult filming on your own.
Regards Bill.

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ScratchbuilderVice Admiral3 years ago
“Three hands and two brains!!”
Three hands would be handy!!😂😂😂
Two brains would be very dangerous in my case as I struggle with the one I have.

Yes the smokers do make a funny noise on start up,but are great for these size models.
I know they are 8ml but I do pop in 10 without any problems.
If I let the wife video for me the phone would end up in the canal.😂😂
Take care chaps 👍
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral3 years ago
Bill,
Hope your Missus doesn't see your last post, or
YOU will end up in the canal! 😮😠💥
Stay safe🤞
😎
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dave976

Captain 3 years ago

Ferrari race boat

Adrian a fellow club member has been building this model for a few years and finally put it on the water on Monday.

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hermankRear Admiral3 years ago
The engines sound like the 9 th symphony of Beethovén. You love it or you hâte it
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dave976Captain3 years ago
Adrian had cut the brushless motor power to 45% as it was his first test run. He intends to redistribute the weight and increase the power and see how it goes on the next test. I will try and be present and video to see how he fares.
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Ronald

Fleet Admiral 3 years ago

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Changed motor in St. Pierre Dory

I like the new motor, it has a higher voltage rating than the Graupner 400 which is 6 volts.

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roycvFleet Admiral3 years ago
Hi good idea, have you been out on the water yet?

I have several 12 -18 volt motors the size of a 550 and run them on 6 -7.2 volts and they will turn over a big prop 45 - 50 mm.

This looks good on a cargo ship where you can almost watch the prop turn over. They do not get hot and have a low current drain. Bonus is they are often cheap! Also I can use slightly cheaper NiMh batteries of about 3300mAhs.

I have a few Pittman motors originally scrounged out of computer tape decks 40 years ago. They are almost silent and work really well.

I always check for hot batteries or motors as I do not want current diverted from the motor to heating up the drive train.

Following a friend I have also found a cheap and effective and silent U/J. It is plastic flexible tubing about 3/8ths inch diameter in less than 2 inch lengths.

You can use it in place of the Huco U/J, keeping the brass inserts on which it is a tight fit. Or if you have a threaded shaft a largish pair of nuts locked together with the tubing forced over them.

They need to be in a straight line and a few fast forward and reverses settles the tubing into position. The drive is silent and efficient and good for up to 20 watts or so.
regards
Roy
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flaxbybuckCaptain3 years ago
I would agree with others, viz. use a smaller prop. When a motor gets hot it normally indicates too high a resistance from the prop, so try a couple of smaller sizes and monitor its performance.
Good luck😉
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Ronald

Fleet Admiral 3 years ago

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St.Pierre Plans

Others may wish to consider building a dory too. I got the plans for mine from John Gardner’s book “ The Dory Book”, it’s available from The Wooden Boats store.

https://www.woodenboatstore.com

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cdnfurballWarrant Officer3 years ago
Ronald, Nice little build

Wooden boat magazine is amazing, beautiful restorations, new builds and general information. Well worth the money
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