at last I took it for its first run on the lake and it went like a dream,can't tell you how good it looked lots of interest from others,its running on twin Emax EL4030/10 motors,two Hobbywing 60 brushless speed controllers and four 18.5 volt 5s1p LI polymer 4000 mah 35c batteries .what can I say but a really good kit from speed line models,would love to build the trent now but don't think the wife would let me go missing for another year in the shed but fingers crossed
{"text":"at last I took it for its first run on the lake and it went like a dream,can't tell you how good it looked lots of interest from others,its running on twin Emax EL4030/10 motors,two Hobbywing 60 brushless speed controllers and four 18.5 volt 5s1p LI polymer 4000 mah 35c batteries .what can I say but a really good kit from speed line models,would love to build the trent now but don't think the wife would let me go missing for another year in the shed but fingers crossed","subject":"1/12 tamar","media":[{"id":"1377257770","name":"1377257770.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1377257770/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1377257770/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
at last I took it for its first run on the lake and it went like a dream,can't tell you how good it looked lots of interest from others,its running on twin Emax EL4030/10 motors,two Hobbywing 60 brushless speed controllers and four 18.5 volt 5s1p LI polymer 4000 mah 35c batteries .what can I say but a really good kit from speed line models,would love to build the trent now but don't think the wife would let me go missing for another year in the shed but fingers crossed
hI dave
once I can find out how to get them downloaded on to this site I will post some video,I have tried once before but with no luck I must be doing something wrong
hI dave
once I can find out how to get them downloaded on to this site I will post some video,I have tried once before but with no luck I must be doing something wrong
My latest scratch build a junk cedar plank on frame /draft film mast cranked controlled,
crew ex footballers , wearing masking tape clothes , false keel fitted when sailed ,
cheers Larry..
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My latest scratch build a junk cedar plank on frame /draft film mast cranked controlled,
crew ex footballers , wearing masking tape clothes , false keel fitted when sailed ,
cheers Larry..
Just a short video of Ian Pott's recently completed Model Slipway Tamar lifeboat. Looks and sounds good with action sound unit
{"text":"Just a short video of Ian Pott's recently completed Model Slipway Tamar lifeboat. Looks and sounds good with action sound unit","subject":"Tamar Model Lifeboat at Boundary Park","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuEHxIzWQM"}
Nice model you have there I enjoyed the video plenty of detail & it look very realistic what motors have you put in
it runs really well whatever they are
Nice model you have there I enjoyed the video plenty of detail & it look very realistic what motors have you put in
it runs really well whatever they are
1/12th scale Guard lifeboat still not finished still havent painted the cockpit thats why the blue window but just couldnt wait to see it on the water. Powered by twin Pittman motors it has six low profile 12v batteries mounted below the waterline to aid in its self righting.
{"text":"1/12th scale Guard lifeboat still not finished still havent painted the cockpit thats why the blue window but just couldnt wait to see it on the water. Powered by twin Pittman motors it has six low profile 12v batteries mounted below the waterline to aid in its self righting.","subject":"52' Coast Guard Lifeboat","media":[{"id":"1377302622","name":"1377302622.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1377302622/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1377302622/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1374096189","name":"1374096189.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1374096189/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1374096189/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1374096145","name":"1374096145.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1374096145/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1374096145/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1374096110","name":"1374096110.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1374096110/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1374096110/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
1/12th scale Guard lifeboat still not finished still havent painted the cockpit thats why the blue window but just couldnt wait to see it on the water. Powered by twin Pittman motors it has six low profile 12v batteries mounted below the waterline to aid in its self righting.
This is the Metcalf kit and it has taken approximately two years to build!
It had its maiden voyage on Monday 8th July.
It is powered by two Speed 720 motors and a 12 volt battery.
It is sailed on Cheddar Model Boat Club lake in Somerset.
{"text":"This is the Metcalf kit and it has taken approximately two years to build!\nIt had its maiden voyage on Monday 8th July. \nIt is powered by two Speed 720 motors and a 12 volt battery.\nIt is sailed on Cheddar Model Boat Club lake in Somerset.","subject":"The Scout","media":[{"id":"1373547599","name":"1373547599.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1373547599/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1373547599/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1373547512","name":"1373547512.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1373547512/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1373547512/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This is the Metcalf kit and it has taken approximately two years to build!
It had its maiden voyage on Monday 8th July.
It is powered by two Speed 720 motors and a 12 volt battery.
It is sailed on Cheddar Model Boat Club lake in Somerset.
Yes I am pleased with the two 720 motors and have a sound unit "the noisy thing" fitted as well which makes it look and sound like the real thing. 😊
Thank you for your nice response!
Yes I am pleased with the two 720 motors and have a sound unit "the noisy thing" fitted as well which makes it look and sound like the real thing. 😊
Hi, this is Hercules 51" L 14" Beam was scratched built
12 years ago . it's powered by 2 robbie 1000 off a 12v
battery with a vantec ESC . it has a working fire monitor
2 sound systems with 2 -4" Kort Nozzels .
It is all planked by Cherry veneer deck and superstructure
It olso has working lights for the night runs.
I run this tug evry weekend for the past 10 years and it
still looks new . I live in Whitestone NEW York and I
belong to the Empire State Model Mariners Club .
Check us out at Empire State Model Mariners RC Groups
I am Band1.
{"text":"Hi, this is Hercules 51\" L 14\" Beam was scratched built \n12 years ago . it's powered by 2 robbie 1000 off a 12v\nbattery with a vantec ESC . it has a working fire monitor\n2 sound systems with 2 -4\" Kort Nozzels . \nIt is all planked by Cherry veneer deck and superstructure\nIt olso has working lights for the night runs.\nI run this tug evry weekend for the past 10 years and it\nstill looks new . I live in Whitestone NEW York and I \nbelong to the Empire State Model Mariners Club .\nCheck us out at Empire State Model Mariners RC Groups\nI am Band1.","subject":"Hercules","media":[{"id":"1373083692","name":"1373083692.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083692/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083692/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1373083169","name":"1373083169.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083169/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083169/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1373083122","name":"1373083122.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083122/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083122/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1373083077","name":"1373083077.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083077/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1373083077/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Hi, this is Hercules 51" L 14" Beam was scratched built
12 years ago . it's powered by 2 robbie 1000 off a 12v
battery with a vantec ESC . it has a working fire monitor
2 sound systems with 2 -4" Kort Nozzels .
It is all planked by Cherry veneer deck and superstructure
It olso has working lights for the night runs.
I run this tug evry weekend for the past 10 years and it
still looks new . I live in Whitestone NEW York and I
belong to the Empire State Model Mariners Club .
Check us out at Empire State Model Mariners RC Groups
I am Band1.
Hopefully it should look like this when it is finnished.
Steve
{"text":"Hopefully it should look like this when it is finnished.\n\nSteve","subject":"Seeadler","media":[{"id":"1371874555","name":"1371874555.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371874555/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371874555/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371874529","name":"1371874529.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371874529/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371874529/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371366444","name":"1371366444.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371366444/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371366444/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Just a few more pictures as I continue with the hull.
Steve
{"text":"Just a few more pictures as I continue with the hull.\n\nSteve","subject":"Seeadler","media":[{"id":"1371533262","name":"1371533262.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371533262/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371533262/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371533207","name":"1371533207.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371533207/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371533207/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371533120","name":"1371533120.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371533120/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371533120/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Will continue to upload photos as I progress with this vessel, more tech details when I get back from Sunday morning sailing session.
Steve
{"text":"Will continue to upload photos as I progress with this vessel, more tech details when I get back from Sunday morning sailing session.\n\nSteve","subject":"Seeadler","media":[{"id":"1371366444","name":"1371366444.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371366444/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371366444/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371366406","name":"1371366406.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371366406/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371366406/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371365973","name":"1371365973.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371365973/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371365973/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Apologies for the blurred pictures of the boat on the water.
Not easy trying to use 35mm SLR with telephoto lens and radio control at the same time.
More boat details to folloe.
Steve
{"text":"Apologies for the blurred pictures of the boat on the water.\nNot easy trying to use 35mm SLR with telephoto lens and radio control at the same time.\nMore boat details to folloe.\n\nSteve","subject":"Penzoil 1","media":[{"id":"1371365100","name":"1371365100.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371365100/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371365100/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371365049","name":"1371365049.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371365049/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371365049/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371364836","name":"1371364836.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371364836/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371364836/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Apologies for the blurred pictures of the boat on the water.
Not easy trying to use 35mm SLR with telephoto lens and radio control at the same time.
More boat details to folloe.
Scratch built from plans in 1989, will come out of retirement in a couple of weeks after getting a good overhaul.
Steve
{"text":"Scratch built from plans in 1989, will come out of retirement in a couple of weeks after getting a good overhaul.\n\nSteve","subject":"Sheila","media":[{"id":"1371363886","name":"1371363886.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371363886/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371363886/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371363827","name":"1371363827.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371363827/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371363827/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371363399","name":"1371363399.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371363399/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371363399/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
just adding the little final touches and other small fixings. any tips on what sort of glue to use to fix all the small bolt heads around the rear deck main hatches? istarted the build last august so it has taken me 10 months to 99% complete the build including the Y boat,but still not had it in water yet but very soon
{"text":"just adding the little final touches and other small fixings. any tips on what sort of glue to use to fix all the small bolt heads around the rear deck main hatches? istarted the build last august so it has taken me 10 months to 99% complete the build including the Y boat,but still not had it in water yet but very soon","subject":"1/12 tamar","media":[{"id":"1371313899","name":"1371313899.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1371313899/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1371313899/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
just adding the little final touches and other small fixings. any tips on what sort of glue to use to fix all the small bolt heads around the rear deck main hatches? istarted the build last august so it has taken me 10 months to 99% complete the build including the Y boat,but still not had it in water yet but very soon
once I can find out how to get them downloaded on to this site I will post some video,I have tried once before but with no luck I must be doing something wrong