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Dave M
Vice Admiral
Original Aerokits Solent Lifeboat
Decided to sail the Solent so took some video to share. Uses 2 Bhuler 12v brushed motors with 4 bladed 45mm PropShop props and 12v 12AHr SLA. Twin Electronize ESCs. Radio is Futaba 6Ex but I will probably change to the Taranis so I can get better control using some bespoke Tx settings to co-ordinate the props and rudder.
Lifeboat crewe had been on a night out so not quite vertical. Aplogies for the shaky video, it's difficult to sail and video at the same time.
#motor #prop #lifeboat #radio control #rudder #radio #aerokit #brush #esc #sail #brushed motor #video #brushed #twin rudder #futaba #futaba 6ex #electronize #propshop #tx
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  • lesliebreameChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    very nice boat and yes it is difficult to video and sail at the same time ! try to get someone else to steer while you video !! using a tripod is best. Les Breame
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Thanks for your feedback.
    I was using a monopod so I could pan and follow the model. I agree the tripod works much better. All my fellow sailors were otherwise engaged unfortunately.
    Dave
danroyds
Recruit
Riva.
Managed to get the crew in! but not happy with the brushless motor would like to put a arrowshark with e/start in.
#motor #crew #brushless motor #brush #brushless
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Hi and welcome to the site.
    If you are considering using an IC in the model I suggest you find a local club or water where you can sail. Many local authority waters prohibit IC engines.
    I see you recently asked for details of a club in Torquay and note that we do have a club registered (Model Boat Clubs) as Torbay and District MBC. You could try sending a pm to one of the members registered as sailing there and ask for details.
    Good looking crew!
    Dave
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lesliebreame
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
outboard steam launch
Looking for a new project i decided to try to make an outboard steam launch. The engine and drive took a while to work out but in the end it all came together well. The boat travels at a nice speed fueled by tablets for lightness as the boiler and engine are quite heavy for the boat size which is about 22"long. There is a brief glimpse of my paddle steamer that i also made. Pictures taken at TILFORD rural life museum Farnham. Next show is Easter Saturday Les Breame
#steam #engine #steam boat #boiler
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  • lesliebreameChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    The tablets are the same ones used in all MAMOD toys after they stopped using meths.Get them from DREAM STEAM under name MSS Mamod Solid Fuel Tablets. They are not liked by many as they are quite toxic in confined spaces so dont use them indoors!!! For small boats they are great as they weigh nothing and give good heat. Les Breame
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  • sandkbChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Thanks for the info.
lesliebreame
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
Clyde Puffer
Coal fired Clyde Puffer project. GRP hull with vertical boiler and oscillating engine both of which i made from scratch. Goes very nicely . pictures taken at ilfracombe boating pond. Les Breame
#hull #boating #engine #scratch #grp hull #clyde puffer #boiler #clyde #fire boat
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  • sandkbChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Really good. What is her length? Cheers
  • lesliebreameChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hull is about 36" long and from ORION Mouldings[i think !!] its quite nice and shows all the rivets in good detail. We are at present making a Puffer 54" long and i am going to make the hull from soldered tinplate[ i hope !!! ] Les Breame
lesliebreame
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
turbine
Hull is from boot sale. Turbine is 3" dia and is driven by twin boilers. I made them both. Speed is not blistering but it goes !!! Boiler pressure is 100lb/sq in. Les Breame
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  • RedRiderPetty Officer 1st Class
    Gotta be real proud Captain!
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cormorant
Lieutenant Commander
KD Perkasa
I acquired this boat part built some months ago through Dave M.
I have not put too much scale in detail but I am quite pleased with the overall finish. it is powered by two brushless 1250KV out runners and in the first sea trials I used 12v lead acid batteries. (That video was posted a few weeks ago - mdlbt.com/26793).
This video shows its second sea trial after I was persuaded to use lipos. The difference in performance is very pleasing.
Thank you Dave M for your help and advice during the build.
#boat show #lipo #lead acid #build #advice #brush #batteries #brushless #show #video #kd perkasa #built
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  • cormorantLieutenant Commander
    Thank you for your compliments.
    This is in fact my second Perkasa. I built the first one about 40 years ago (see photo), before the introduction of the GRP hull. Losing interest in the hobby some years later, I sold the boat and have lived to regret it. (I was also the proud owner of a 37" Aerokits Crash Tender powered by a Frog 2.49cc diesel. That went the same way!)
    The first boat was quite lively powered by a Merco 61 i/c engine.
    No pictures of either I'm afraid.
    Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
    Steve
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  • BOATSHEDCaptain
    Great piece of video, she certainly planes well. Great looking boat.
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mactin
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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X System
hello MBWs A little project im currently working on which may possibly change everything its a non aspirating zero emissions adjacent combustion two stroke submarine propulsion system its self sustaining and its fuel is good old H2O! yes I know you probably think im mental and youre probably right but ive had the test bedder running.
#submarine #prop #sub #system
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3 comments
  • mactinChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Hi Edward, its a fine balancing act of electrolysis to hydroide gas, compression then ignition but utillising vacuum formation as an assisting force to the power stroke so effectively making it a one stroke which sounds odd.still in development ive tried turbine,oscillator pistons and hydraulic recoil as end movers but the best seems to be the straight reciprocator. its scary,how the hell can they tax water??? cheers Neil.
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Hi Awesome engine, You better get it patented!
AllenA
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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Norstar Wave Princess
Built this Wave Princess 30 years ago meaning to use it with my children. Languished in attic since and now retired going to resurrect her for Grandchildren and would welcome any advice on motor size, prop shaft length, Propeller size etc etc. Picked up an as new MacGregor Digimac 111 transmitter receiver and servos at Boot Sale for £5, seems fitting I should use it for the old girl.
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