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LewZ

Admiral 4 years ago

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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

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LewZAdmiral4 years ago
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:

There are a lot of photos of his work on our website... http://ssmbc-fl.org

Lew
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ZdenekBAble Seaman4 years ago
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
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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

AL KUBAR 2 - Harbour Tug

AL KUBAR 2 Is a " Tug Boat " - 1:24 scale model of a harbour tug operating in the United Arab Emirates. This large tug is 40in long by 14in beam. Uses twin electric motors and displaces approx. 45lbs.
Owner Dave Moxam travels from Sheffield most week ends is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.

Commentary from Dave

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NorfolkBroads

Able Seaman 8 years ago

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Broads Light Class Cabin Cruisers

Thought I would share some photos of my lovely 1:16 scale model cabin cruisers, of the famous 1920/30s Herbert Wood's Light Class Blakes Holiday Cabin Cruisers. And their scale Broads dinghy, Titmouse.
All their external detail is exact to the real craft of their heyday.
I simply love constructing these old craft from a real bygone era.
Presently underway are more cruisers I am working on, Cirrus and Western Light.

#cabin #stern #model #wood #16 scale #scale model #cruiser

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NorfolkBroadsAble Seaman8 years ago
Many thanks Richard indeed. Yes, decades of knowing these craft in real form and the designers and builders right back has hugely helped us of course gain such a first class reputation of precise detail. However, like all these things, such has not come without heartache, where in running up a one year purposeful trial as a manufacturing business for these, I simply failed in being far too much of a perfectionist, and this took too long in getting every kit out. Although we perfected the trial run on time for every customer, we realised it could not continue without mass stress for a sustained period of years, and so sadly had to pull the plug on the purposeful trial, much to the disappointment of many potential customers. Broke our hearts too, but then, what were we to do, our pride told us to pull back before running up a full production.
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grahammilehamRecruit5 years ago
Just wondered if you had come across the Sanderling cabin cruisers build by sander brothers of Readham. I hired one in 1990 for a week on the broads. I don’t think the brothers are now in the business anymore.Beautiful little boat.
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 8 years ago

MV Rhapsody

Sea trials of my 1/15 scale model of a Freeman 32 Mk1 river cruiser

#mk1 #model #scale model #cruiser

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DonnieboyWarrant Officer8 years ago
Nice job.Especially when you have the real boat to take the measurements.Then you know it is right.
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reilly4Warrant Officer8 years ago
Nice model, it would be even better if it got up on the plane. it appears to be a bit underpowered.
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 8 years ago

M.V. Rhapsody

1/15 scale scratch built model of my boat (Freeman 32 Mk1) Rhapsody.

#mk1 #model #scratch scratch #scale model #built

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MouldBuilderAdmiral8 years ago
Superb. Really nice detailing. Hope I can do half as good as that.
Very nice video.😊
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CB90

Captain 8 years ago

Vintage Aerokits Fire Boat

Vosper Fire Boat (Crash Tender) a Vintage Aerokits Model 1:16 scale and is 34 inches long, produced from 1950's to 1970's.
This model uses a Vintage Ripmax Bullet 30 DC motor that can run on 24v here it is only on 14.4v it becomes lively on 16.8v.

#motor #vosper #model #aerokit #16 scale #scale model #fire boat

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wrongglueRecruit8 years ago
It's Eaton Park in the fine city of Norwich.😊
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cormorantLieutenant Commander8 years ago
We are holidaying in Happisburgh for the next couple of weeks. is Eaton Park your club venue? if so we would like to visit.
Steve
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Bryan-the-pirate

Midshipman 8 years ago

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LCT548

Built as a rescaled version of a free plan in Model boat magazine (Dec 2009) now scaled to 1/16 to allow rc tanks to be carried

#model #model boat mag #scale model #rc car #built

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SelwynWilliamsChief Petty Officer 2nd Class8 years ago
This is the wreck of a LCT on Chesil Beach, although American built it was manned by RN Personnel.
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Bryan-the-pirateMidshipman8 years ago
That is an interesting photo Thanks for posting it.
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ads90

Warrant Officer 9 years ago

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"Westbourne"

Westbourne is a Port of London Authority steam Tug from the Caldercraft Mini-Fleet Range - it is 1:48 scale. This model was discontinued a few years ago but I did manage to purchase a brand new boxed one via ebay a couple of years ago.

During her time Westbourne was hired by the Royal Navy as a rescue tug. She saw service with them between October 1916 and July 1919 in the HM Dockyard. Prior to that she was on general towing service duties on the Thames.
She can be found mentioned in “SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, 1914-1919 - by TYPE & CLASS
Section 3. SUPPORT and HARBOUR VESSELS”

Following the first world war ‘Westbourne’ was one of three tugs attached to the Port of London Authority (PLA) Dredging Service, they were the "Westbourne", "Thorney" and "Brent", they were all fitted with a drag and under running gear.In 1940 during the Battle of Britain. ‘Westbourne’ and many other tugs were used in assisting the berthing of these large ships that entered the Thames.
The photos show from box to construction plus her on the water.

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Dave MVice Admiral8 years ago
Nicely finished model of this now discontinued kit.
I like the details about the tug and her career, sadly our river scenes no longer feature the tugs that were an essential part of the docks and shipping of the time.
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tmroberRecruit6 years ago
I am trying to source a copy of the instruction booklet for the caldercraft westbourne tug model. I wonder whether anyone has one available.
Cheers
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reilly4

Warrant Officer 9 years ago

HS Simitzopoulos P28

1/35 Scale model of the La Combattante IIIB Class Fast Missile Boat of the Hellenic Navy.
The boat is scratchbuilt. it is 1606mm long. it has 2 brushless 720Kv motors and NiMH batteries.
The 76mm guns can traverse and elevate. The 30mm guns can traverse. Both radars rotate and there are LED running lights.

#motor #model #nimh #scratch built #scratch #brushless motor #brush #batteries #brushless #scale model #lights

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Nicely finished and detailed model in her true environment. Thanks for sharing
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! VERY NICE.
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Dom of Essential RC

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

Lifeboat Enthusiasts' Society

Lifeboat Enthusiasts' Society demonstrate a huge array of super scale boats at the international Model Boat Show. Enjoy !

#model #boat show #model boat show #lifeboat #model show #show #enthusiast #scale model

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circle43nautical

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

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USCG ICEBREAKING TUG

ON THE WAYS: 1:48 SCALE USCG 140' BAY CLASS ICEBREAKING TUG; FIBERGLASS HULL WITH WOODEN CABIN/SUPERSTRUCTURE KIT FROM COAST GUARD MODELS IN CHICAGOLAND. WILL BE REPRESENTING ONE OF THE CUTTERS I SAILED ABOARD IN THE EARLY '80s.
USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101), H/P SAULT STE. MARIE, MI, USA.

#cabin #fiberhull #model #wood #kit #superstructure #fiber sail #wooden #tug #glass #e bay #scale model #us coast guard #wooden model

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
Tank you! Just received kit about an hour ago. Life's good, I reckon. Shegoes well with the matching scale cutter. This is truly a dream come true!
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Northumbrian

Midshipman 9 years ago

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Thames River Police Launch

Dave W
I hope this helps if not let me know & I will take more pictures
i was able to put a high deck in because of the size of the hull
it might be difficult to do this with the smaller hull take a look on SLEC they do the River Police Launch (last picture)it appears to to be risen at the front to take the motor etc

The Vintage Model Boat range are now being produced by SLEC Ltd. All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser, plus all the necesary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan.

The River Police Launch has been based on the old Veron Kit from the 1960's that we all loved at that time. The model is not a scale model but embraces the boat design of that era. The kit is now fully laser cut so all parts are pre-cut and most of the parts are now made out of high quality ply, so obtaining a good finish is easier to achieve. The model can be powered by a 7.2 volts standard buggy battery pack or ic power of .5-1.5 cc engines which is not in the kit, also we have not included any running fittings as we feel a lot of modellers will have or would like to choose for themselves, but we can supply these fittings if required.

#thames

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