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MAXTON
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Mersey Ferry Rose
This boat is scratch built on a Fiberglass Hull. The Lily was one of two ferries built in 1900. Her sister ship was the Rose.
The superstructure of the model is largely light-ply and paneled to resemble the orginal. She had an open top deck and as you can see the navigation pods were open to the weather.
A semaphore signal arm was included as radio was not yet used to communicate with each other on the Mersey.
The model is approx1/48 scale and built from a couple of photos and sketches that exist. She is powered by two 340 electric motors and controlled with 2.4ghz radio. A 12 volt battery gives the power. Both decks are individually planked.
She has sailed at Hoylake.
MAXTON
Midshipman
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Mersey Ferry Snowdrop (ex Woodchurch)
Scratch built 1/48 scale Mersey ferry Snowdrop in current use on the Mersey (ex Woodchurch)
Model interiors fitted out with tables chairs people etc and 72 leds light to Illuminate the interior saloons.
Just completed and maiden voyage on Hoylake Lake on the Wirral.
2.4Ghz radio and a bilge pump just in case. Sails a treat with 100 passengers. Extensive use of plasticard on superstructure. Fibreglass hull from own mould.
See sailing location at www.hoylakemodelboatclub.co.uk
Our club can supply the hull if you want to have a go at building one.
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    As a regular traveller on the Woodchurch I would suggest your model is a very realistic representation. Paint wise the real boat was far from clean or well painted and in places the rust was all to evident.
    It was a well loved and trusty vessel and I am sure I am not alone in having many happy memories of cross river trips on her and her sister ferries.
  • MAXTONMidshipman
    Cheers Dave; thanks for the comments.
    Max F

    Still For Sale will be at Ellesmere Port in March 2017
Gregg
Sub-Lieutenant
Mersey Class Lifeboat - at night!
Sorry just a short clip, but better than nothing. Will try and get a better clip soon.
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  • hydromanChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    great stuff, when I get my own boats back in the water I will get some video's with my new onboard waterproof minI cam.
    regards
    mark b
Gregg
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Mersey 12-26 Lifeboat update 5/12
FINALLY !

the Lifeboat is looking more and more complete now, deck railings added, pushpit rails on, lifebelts on, deck painted etc. Still loads more to complete yet.
the ACTION sound system is still pulling the crowds every time I switch it on, People passing the pool have to stop and watch it. Ive tried running the Mersey with the sound system off, but naa ! it has to be On , every time [ha ha].
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  • Colin HFleet Admiral
    Well you've certainly grabbed my attention, sound ON definately does it for me, my wife said it wasn't a model but a clever photographer using a real boat.ha ha ha.
    Keep on sailing your doing a great job.
  • peep31Petty Officer 1st Class
    many thanks for your reply gregg I will take all what you have said onboard I will keep you informed on my success when I get my kit,once again many thanks,please have a look at my 60inch crash tender in the build blog and see what you think not yet been in water yet to try this one out
Gregg
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12-26 Mersey update 5/12.
Er, having a real problem with the server, its loaded the same video clip twice.

MY SINCERE APPOLOGIES !
Gregg
Sub-Lieutenant
12-26 Mersey update 5/12.
ADDED WRONG VIDEO CLIP !

this is actually a good old "shovel nose" boat still under construction by a fellow club member and was its first sea trial.
Gregg
Sub-Lieutenant
Mersey 12-26 Moira Barrie
Part built Models by design hull. But enough together for some sea trials.
Fitted with twin 900 motors, twin 14.8 lipo batteries and a full action electronics power package AND sound system. it sounds as well as it goes !
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  • GreggSub-Lieutenant
    The size of speaker all depends on available space. if you fit the biggest possible speaker Im a cramped position, its never going to give out maximum output, as objects in front of it will disperse the sound waves, so in this instance, its far better tio fit a smaller speaker and be able to allow free space for the sound waves to exit properly.
    Obviously, if you can fit the bigger version, its gives more bass and sounds far better.
    remember to install the speaker on a firm base plate and ensure this fits neatly to wherever you have decided to install. now to create the "speaker sound box". if you think of an ordinary speaker at home on your stereo or surround sound system, it is in a sealed box [or cabinet], well same applies to get optimum performance out of a speaker in your boat too. I fitted mine in the bows of the Mersey, facing the stern, and used the "not used" bow section as the sound box, you also have the deadening effect of the water, which aids the sound output out of the speaker. remember to make an "air port" in the speaker plate, to allow air "in/out" too, not too big or small a hole mind.
    the better you create the sound box and make sure the space in front of the speaker is clear, the better the sound output.
    best of luck.

    Incidentally, I have now purchased an m troniks version, I WAS going to install in another "smaller" boat, but after listening to it, I dont think I'll bother and save up for another action system and stick the mtroniks one on ebay!
  • peep31Petty Officer 1st Class
    many thanks for the info I think I will go for the big base one as I have plenty of room in my boat its quite large one so won't be a problem for room if you look in the build blog section on this site you will see it.its the 60inch fire boat,I will let you know how I get on once it has arrived and fitted.

    cheers for the help Arthur. you boat sound so good 👍
pmdevlin
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46 Inch Aerokits Crash Tender Restored By Paul Devlin
This was originally built circa 1960 by my Uncle, with no radio control, you set the rudder, and let it go! it was then powered by an IC engine. All the fittings, engine and electrics where removed in 1965(ish) for conversion to electric, but the project was scrapped and everything was lost.

After a number of years carrying Action-Man around the living room, it was condemned to 30 years in the loft. Restoration started 3 years ago, completed after 1 year and given back to my Father as a Xmas present.

Sadly, he never got to use it much and it's now back in my possession. After 6 months or so (see posts!) sorting a better motor/esc/battery combo, it's ready for another restoration to bring it back to former glory.

Look closely on the 3rd picture, in the background you can see Fort Perch Rock Lighthouse, a listed building which stands at the entrance to the Mersey, and the famous Liverpool Waterfront further down river. New Brighton lake is in a fabulous setting for boat enthusiasts.
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