Jules Verne
Did this lighting a while back LED's
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"Whaleback" Freighter
I know this is not one of my boats, but belongs to one of our club members. It is a 1/48 scale model of a "whaleback" freighter. The real George Washburn was built in 1885 had a length of 320 feet. What is unique about this is it had a almost tubular cross-section hull. Many times I heard visitors call it a submarine.
Jim's model includes horn sound, lights, homemade smoke generator and a ballast fill/empty system to reduce transportation weight. Video Link (this is not on YouTube, you have to copy this link to your browser to see the video): http://ssmbc-fl.org/Videos/Video-03-30-2014-01.mp4 (😮The link icon below WILL NOT WORK!😮)
I though some of you might enjoy this wonderful scratch built model!
Lew
Jim's model includes horn sound, lights, homemade smoke generator and a ballast fill/empty system to reduce transportation weight. Video Link (this is not on YouTube, you have to copy this link to your browser to see the video): http://ssmbc-fl.org/Videos/Video-03-30-2014-01.mp4 (😮The link icon below WILL NOT WORK!😮)
I though some of you might enjoy this wonderful scratch built model!
Lew
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- LewZAdmiralRon, I will not go into too much detail on Jim. He is retired, in his early 70's, and has building models since before I met him about 12 years ago. He doesn't bother with computers too much but enjoys his Canon digital cameras.Ron, I will not go into too much detail on Jim. He is retired, in his early 70's, and has building models since before I met him about 12 years ago. He doesn't bother with computers too much but enjoys his Canon digital cameras. The story of building the model of the "Whaleback" seems to stem from where is lived many years ago up in the great lakes area of the U.S. Jim is a laid-back person and deeply interested in building his models. Most of them are 1/48 scale, but in recent years he took a turn and started going after some complicated kits, some out of production for many years, like Sterling kits he found on Ebay. Other recent builds include some WWII battleships, plastic models that are motorized for RC. One unique thing about Jim is all (I believe) of his models involve gear reduction between the motor(s) and shaft(s). He hand makes small parts where many people will avoid the small details. Here is a video of one of his other models, the City Of Buffalo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL3oFawnCcQ There are a lot of photos of his work on our website... http://ssmbc-fl.org Lew
The story of building the model of the "Whaleback" seems to stem from where is lived many years ago up in the great lakes area of the U.S.
Jim is a laid-back person and deeply interested in building his models. Most of them are 1/48 scale, but in recent years he took a turn and started going after some complicated kits, some out of production for many years, like Sterling kits he found on Ebay. Other recent builds include some WWII battleships, plastic models that are motorized for RC.
One unique thing about Jim is all (I believe) of his models involve gear reduction between the motor(s) and shaft(s). He hand makes small parts where many people will avoid the small details. Here is a video of one of his other models, the City Of Buffalo:
There are a lot of photos of his work on our website... http://ssmbc-fl.org
LewLiked by HappyHaggis and NicA1 - ZdenekBAble SeamanIn Polish magazine "Modelarstwo Okretowe", there is a plan available for such a whaleback design (http://www.modelarstwookretowe.pl/index.php?p=19&s=numer_opis&id_n=38 ).In Polish magazine "Modelarstwo Okretowe", there is a plan available for such a whaleback design (http://www.modelarstwookretowe.pl/index.php?p=19&s=numer_opis&id_n=38 ). Maybe it could be of help... Zdenek
Maybe it could be of help...
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CC Sport Fish
I decided to redo the cockpit floor of my Lindberg Chris Craft Sport fisherman. Last photo is before..
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- pressonreguardlessRear AdmiralLooks great with the decking👍Looks great with the decking👍 Trev
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Different View (Standing on the hard)
I took some different angle photos of some of my models today. Was such a nice fall day. Natural light is great. Enjoy
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- AustinGWarrant OfficerWhere did you get the models.Where did you get the models. Austin
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TSS Beaverford Canadian Pasific Steamship
This was the last sailing at Spencer's in Burlington in November 2022 My friend was running his TSS Beaverford real ship built 1928 was sunk 1940.was run by Canadian Pacific Steamship line. I liked the steam coming out of stack P/S Pool has now been drain & will soon will be a winter skating rink
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Huntsman scale 1:10
Form the nose tonight 😊
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- BOATSHEDCaptainI can never do that do that. How do you trim the balsa and then rub it down to shape. I have picked up a 48" Perkasa Hull from a Boot Fair and the Balsa nose end blocks are a total mess. I have got to try to put them right. I think they are the sort of mess I would make.In the past the thing I usually do is recut a new hull base and side skins in ply and extend them and not use a balsa block. I am not too sure how I would get around the bow end on this hull with ply but I would give it a good try but but wether it would have the correct shape or not is another thing.I can never do that do that. How do you trim the balsa and then rub it down to shape. I have picked up a 48" Perkasa Hull from a Boot Fair and the Balsa nose end blocks are a total mess. I have got to try to put them right. I think they are the sort of mess I would make.In the past the thing I usually do is recut a new hull base and side skins in ply and extend them and not use a balsa block. I am not too sure how I would get around the bow end on this hull with ply but I would give it a good try but but wether it would have the correct shape or not is another thing.
- renewChief Petty Officer 1st ClassI shaped the rough shape with beltsander , than by hand getting the shape rightI shaped the rough shape with beltsander , than by hand getting the shape right[{"id":"166854373345","name":"166854373345","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/166854373345\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/166854373345\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]Liked by Madwelshman
Land Sailing
Just for fun ! - Some old skeletons come out of the cupboard from time to time - it don`t have to have to be pretty - it just needs to work and inspire !!!
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My Back Yard
Here is the current view of my back yard today! Hope you enjoy
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- StanCPetty Officer 1st ClassI think a 360-web cam around this particular platform would be great. We are right on the edge of the shipping lanes. Could be like those train guys, cough cough, uh I wouldn't know anything about that.I think a 360-web cam around this particular platform would be great. We are right on the edge of the shipping lanes. Could be like those train guys, cough cough, uh I wouldn't know anything about that.Liked by HappyHaggis
"Venetian Evening Sailing"
Held this year on 30th of October 2022, the "Venetian Night Sailing" is an annual event which is always popular amongst Buxton Model Boat Club members and the local community.
Very sorry our local member Graham93 couldn`t be with us due to unforeseen circumstances.
Graham, look forward to seeing you back soon with "Bill & Ben" and maybe "Kayak Kev" !!!.
Very sorry our local member Graham93 couldn`t be with us due to unforeseen circumstances.
Graham, look forward to seeing you back soon with "Bill & Ben" and maybe "Kayak Kev" !!!.
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- pressonreguardlessRear AdmiralGreat Vid Phil,Great Vid Phil, I especially like the sub👍👍 Trev
I especially like the sub👍👍
Trev
Land Yacht Project
Just a fun project to use up some old radio gear , single for steering only, or two channel if you want to include a sail winch.
Great for when the pond is full of weed - Also if no wind , stick a motor on the front or back !.
Just have fun !
Great for when the pond is full of weed - Also if no wind , stick a motor on the front or back !.
Just have fun !
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CreweMBC live Steam TID Tug by Brian Clewes sailing at Boundary Park
Managed to capture some video of Brian Clewes' live steam TID tug on the lake this Wednesday 19 October. First chance for a proper sail and a bit more ballast needed.
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- pressonreguardlessRear AdmiralGreat Video, Great tug!Great Video, Great tug! Trev
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Visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club"
My visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club".
Greg, many thanks for the warm welcome extended by yourself and the other members at both Emsworth and at Mill Rythe last week. Nice to see such a nice selection of boats.
Take care and thanks again to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club".
Phil
Greg, many thanks for the warm welcome extended by yourself and the other members at both Emsworth and at Mill Rythe last week. Nice to see such a nice selection of boats.
Take care and thanks again to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club".
Phil
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