My most recent model built this year. it is a Revell 1/72nd scale US Navy Skipjack class submarine converted for RC using an R&R Engineering twin piston dive module. Skipjacks were in service from 1960 to 1990.
{"text":"My most recent model built this year. it is a Revell 1/72nd scale US Navy Skipjack class submarine converted for RC using an R&R Engineering twin piston dive module. Skipjacks were in service from 1960 to 1990.","subject":"USS Snook","media":[{"id":"1530288384","name":"1530288384.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288384/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288384/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530288410","name":"1530288410.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288410/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288410/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530288432","name":"1530288432.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288432/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288432/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530288430","name":"1530288430.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288430/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530288430/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My most recent model built this year. it is a Revell 1/72nd scale US Navy Skipjack class submarine converted for RC using an R&R Engineering twin piston dive module. Skipjacks were in service from 1960 to 1990.
I built this 1/125th scale Amati kit of the Titanic over two years from 2016. it has enhanced etched brass details from Minibrass. Conversion for radio control involved making the hull waterproof with multiple layers of fibreglass cloth bonded with epoxy resin as well as the installation of a drive train and RC gear. With only a tiny rudder, steering is dependent on a mixer unit controlling the differential speed of the propellors.
{"text":"I built this 1/125th scale Amati kit of the Titanic over two years from 2016. it has enhanced etched brass details from Minibrass. Conversion for radio control involved making the hull waterproof with multiple layers of fibreglass cloth bonded with epoxy resin as well as the installation of a drive train and RC gear. With only a tiny rudder, steering is dependent on a mixer unit controlling the differential speed of the propellors.","subject":"Titanic","media":[{"id":"1530286307","name":"1530286307.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530286307/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530286307/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530286310","name":"1530286310.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530286310/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530286310/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530286311","name":"1530286311.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530286311/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530286311/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
I built this 1/125th scale Amati kit of the Titanic over two years from 2016. it has enhanced etched brass details from Minibrass. Conversion for radio control involved making the hull waterproof with multiple layers of fibreglass cloth bonded with epoxy resin as well as the installation of a drive train and RC gear. With only a tiny rudder, steering is dependent on a mixer unit controlling the differential speed of the propellors.
I Scratch built this model in 2012 based on Mark Porter's plans.
{"text":"I Scratch built this model in 2012 based on Mark Porter's plans.","subject":"SRN 6","media":[{"id":"1530285690","name":"1530285690.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530285690/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530285690/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530285732","name":"1530285732.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530285732/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530285732/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530285701","name":"1530285701.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530285701/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530285701/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Very nicely done Jeremy👍
I've pinched your photos 😁 for inspiration to convert the rather basic H/C kit I have.
it just has a boring 'bubble' on top 🤔
Cheers, Doug 😎
Very nicely done Jeremy👍
I've pinched your photos 😁 for inspiration to convert the rather basic H/C kit I have.
it just has a boring 'bubble' on top 🤔
Cheers, Doug 😎
Hi Boat enthusiasts,
From Australia. Here are some more of Sid,s Boats. All scratch built. The last one is a Amphibias.
Sid🤓
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Hi Model boat enthusiasts,
This is a photo of almost completed 2 model boats I have almost completed. The Sea Queen 50 years old find. it was found in an attic in a kit. The kit was in a very poor state and most of the timberwork had to be glued back together or remade. I had no plans for it and had to source a copy from the Model Boat website. it is a very nice model. The pilot boat was scratch built and sails very nicely. I have been building boats for about 30years and have built over 25 boats, scratch built all of them. I have included photos of some of my boats.
{"text":"Hi Model boat enthusiasts,\nThis is a photo of almost completed 2 model boats I have almost completed. The Sea Queen 50 years old find. it was found in an attic in a kit. The kit was in a very poor state and most of the timberwork had to be glued back together or remade. I had no plans for it and had to source a copy from the Model Boat website. it is a very nice model. The pilot boat was scratch built and sails very nicely. I have been building boats for about 30years and have built over 25 boats, scratch built all of them. I have included photos of some of my boats.","subject":"Sea Queen","media":[{"id":"1530176811","name":"1530176811.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530176811/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530176811/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530176862","name":"1530176862.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530176862/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530176862/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530177459","name":"1530177459.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177459/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177459/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530177537","name":"1530177537.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177537/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177537/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530177524","name":"1530177524.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177524/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177524/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530177570","name":"1530177570.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177570/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177570/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1530177557","name":"1530177557.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177557/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1530177557/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Hi Model boat enthusiasts,
This is a photo of almost completed 2 model boats I have almost completed. The Sea Queen 50 years old find. it was found in an attic in a kit. The kit was in a very poor state and most of the timberwork had to be glued back together or remade. I had no plans for it and had to source a copy from the Model Boat website. it is a very nice model. The pilot boat was scratch built and sails very nicely. I have been building boats for about 30years and have built over 25 boats, scratch built all of them. I have included photos of some of my boats.
The Police Launch is a Krick kit which I am currently building. it is a really nice project but, as usual, I just have to add things.
The project is to make the blue light flash. The video shows the three stages of prototyping. The first is the circuit built on a Breadboard. The second part is the actual circuit reduced in size ready to hide inside the boat. The third part is the LED fitted in the incorrect position to show how effective it will be.
I have added a trimmer pot to the circuit so that I can select a suitable frequency that looks right at a later date.
Thanks to Doug for his help to get started and give me some hints about how the circuit works.🤓😊
{"text":"The Police Launch is a Krick kit which I am currently building. it is a really nice project but, as usual, I just have to add things. \nThe project is to make the blue light flash. The video shows the three stages of prototyping. The first is the circuit built on a Breadboard. The second part is the actual circuit reduced in size ready to hide inside the boat. The third part is the LED fitted in the incorrect position to show how effective it will be.\nI have added a trimmer pot to the circuit so that I can select a suitable frequency that looks right at a later date.\nThanks to Doug for his help to get started and give me some hints about how the circuit works.\ud83e\udd13\ud83d\ude0a","subject":"Police Launch.","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exARe5Zq_Tk"}
The Police Launch is a Krick kit which I am currently building. it is a really nice project but, as usual, I just have to add things.
The project is to make the blue light flash. The video shows the three stages of prototyping. The first is the circuit built on a Breadboard. The second part is the actual circuit reduced in size ready to hide inside the boat. The third part is the LED fitted in the incorrect position to show how effective it will be.
I have added a trimmer pot to the circuit so that I can select a suitable frequency that looks right at a later date.
Thanks to Doug for his help to get started and give me some hints about how the circuit works.🤓😊
An American designed racing class boat, the 1mtr 'Soling' is also popular in Canada & Australia.
Bought s/h & given a makeover.
{"text":"An American designed racing class boat, the 1mtr 'Soling' is also popular in Canada & Australia.\nBought s/h & given a makeover.","subject":"Evie Rose","media":[{"id":"1529138706","name":"1529138706.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529138706/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529138706/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1529243112","name":"1529243112.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529243112/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529243112/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1529243115","name":"1529243115.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529243115/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529243115/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Hi.all.new to.my.fleet is this lovely 42"x11 tug called Amsterdam. I' am going to put her back to original and use her for towing. But before I start the over hall. I need some help people can't find this kit Any where all the ones I van find are pvc hull and thus one is full wood plank hull and and top and all the fittings are.led.and.brass. So want to no.the.age make and any other info someone has.to make.her.right
{"text":"Hi.all.new to.my.fleet is this lovely 42\"x11 tug called Amsterdam. I' am going to put her back to original and use her for towing. But before I start the over hall. I need some help people can't find this kit Any where all the ones I van find are pvc hull and thus one is full wood plank hull and and top and all the fittings are.led.and.brass. So want to no.the.age make and any other info someone has.to make.her.right","subject":"Amsterdam","media":[{"id":"1529233113","name":"1529233113.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529233113/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529233113/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1529233196","name":"1529233196.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529233196/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529233196/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Hi.all.new to.my.fleet is this lovely 42"x11 tug called Amsterdam. I' am going to put her back to original and use her for towing. But before I start the over hall. I need some help people can't find this kit Any where all the ones I van find are pvc hull and thus one is full wood plank hull and and top and all the fittings are.led.and.brass. So want to no.the.age make and any other info someone has.to make.her.right
(Billings kit Carol Moran) I filmed it tonight with my cell phone. Added some deck details and will be towing an old Tugboat as seen in photo.
{"text":"(Billings kit Carol Moran) I filmed it tonight with my cell phone. Added some deck details and will be towing an old Tugboat as seen in photo.","subject":"Michael","media":[{"id":"1528860256","name":"1528860256.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1528860256/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1528860256/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1529413596","name":"1529413596.jpeg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413596/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413596/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpeg"},{"id":"1529413580","name":"1529413580.jpeg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413580/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413580/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpeg"},{"id":"1529413625","name":"1529413625.jpeg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413625/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413625/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpeg"},{"id":"1529413611","name":"1529413611.jpeg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413611/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1529413611/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpeg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
1/12 scale Severn lifeboat kit from Speedline. Creeping towards completion but still a bit to do. Absolutely beautiful day and venue. 2 1/2 years to get to this point but really pleased with it and enjoying sailing it immensly.
{"text":"1/12 scale Severn lifeboat kit from Speedline. Creeping towards completion but still a bit to do. Absolutely beautiful day and venue. 2 1/2 years to get to this point but really pleased with it and enjoying sailing it immensly.","subject":"17-28 Torbay Severn Lifeboat","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbeDKtYvw1E"}
1/12 scale Severn lifeboat kit from Speedline. Creeping towards completion but still a bit to do. Absolutely beautiful day and venue. 2 1/2 years to get to this point but really pleased with it and enjoying sailing it immensly.
Hi Weedman, there are several of us on the site who have upgraded or are upgrading Southampton and Richardson (same thing - different name and colour scheme!) tugs.
Look for NPJ's Southampton thread, or just use the site Search function to look for 'Southampton or Richardson. The secrets you are looking for are there😉👍 Cheers, Doug 😎
Hi Weedman, there are several of us on the site who have upgraded or are upgrading Southampton and Richardson (same thing - different name and colour scheme!) tugs.
Look for NPJ's Southampton thread, or just use the site Search function to look for 'Southampton or Richardson. The secrets you are looking for are there😉👍 Cheers, Doug 😎
The Southampton has lots of screws around the deck but some are under the bollards so you need to remove them, there are two aft bollards which need to be gently prised loose but the others are scewed to the bulwarks.
I changed the radio in mine as well as the motor/gearboxes and fitted a v.tail mixer from www.mr-rcworld.co.uk with 2 speed contollers as well as converting the battery holder to take a six volt nimh pack. The effect is awesome.
Happy sailing😁
The Southampton has lots of screws around the deck but some are under the bollards so you need to remove them, there are two aft bollards which need to be gently prised loose but the others are scewed to the bulwarks.
I changed the radio in mine as well as the motor/gearboxes and fitted a v.tail mixer from www.mr-rcworld.co.uk with 2 speed contollers as well as converting the battery holder to take a six volt nimh pack. The effect is awesome.
Happy sailing😁
naw 😎this yachts has under gone a re fit from a new radio
sails and keel👍
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I started this a couple of years ago, planning to convert a 1:400 Academy model to R/C. The build has gone reasonably well. However, I am inexperienced in R/C and have run into control problems. I've posted an appeal for help on the Forum...
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I started this a couple of years ago, planning to convert a 1:400 Academy model to R/C. The build has gone reasonably well. However, I am inexperienced in R/C and have run into control problems. I've posted an appeal for help on the Forum...
