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Skydive130

Rear Admiral 9 years ago

Solent Class Lifeboat "Douglas Currie"

so here is the long awaited video of my scratch built Solent Class lifeboat based on the vintage Aerokits plans purchased on ebay. Sailed today for the 1st time and went like a dream, so pleased with it.

#plans #lifeboat #ebay #scratch scratch #aerokit #sail #video #e bay #built

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Very realistic and nicely sailed model. The Solent Class were not fast afloat boats and had a max speed of about 9 knots so its nice to see a scale model sailing at a realistic speed.
Well done and thanks for sharing the build and final on the water video
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Skydive130Rear Admiral9 years ago
I quite agree Dave, the MFA 850 motors at 4/5ths chat push her along at a very pleasing and hopefully realistic speed. Ive enjoyed this build and had alot of pleasure posting myn progress, hopefully its been enjoyed by all and if its given anyone else some inspiration, even better.

Please feel free to watch my Vosper RTTL build elsewhere! kind regards simon
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 9 years ago

TSS Manxman

A winters day sailing down the club waters today

#club #winter #sailing #sail #tss manxman

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Brings back memories of past voyages on the real ship from Liverpool to Douglas. Sails well and nice detail
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! THAT'S SO VERY DETAILED.
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wunwinglo

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Titan

This Titan model was built originally by my late father Don Newman in the 1950's from a Model Maker design. She has always sailed well and apart from some short lay-ups,she has remained active over the years. Various upgrades in her electronics and lighting mean that she is a very effective model for night runs. in1954, she was operated by H.M. Queen Elizabeth during an official visit to the Hydraulics Research Startion at Howbury Park

#model #lighting #sail #built

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BaggieChief Petty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
What an honour for your Dad... and a proud memory for you too.
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wunwingloPetty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
I don't think that Her Majesty understood the principle of R/C. if you look carefully, you can see that she is the lady in the pale longish coat facing right. I think that she is holding the button box of a typical ground-based TX. She almost has her back to the model......My father worked as a scientist there and met many dignatories. His POW - learned German meant that he took Willi Brandt round the site on one occasion.
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 9 years ago

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PS Waverley

PS Waverley sailing day (Stourbridge Model Boat Club)

#club #waverley #model #sailing #sail #boat club #model boat club

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Falmouth1729Able Seaman9 years ago
I remember seeing Waverley in Sussex.
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GascoigneChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
Truly a beautiful model. Electric drive? Waverley underwent extensive refit and repairs at Gt Yarmouth here in Norfolk many years ago when I saw the paddles up on the quayside. Grand old girl still going strong.
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 9 years ago

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MV Balmoral

MV Balmoral sailing day at Mary Stevens Park Stourbridge

#sailing #sail

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SelwynWilliamsChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
She visited Weymouth early September, good to see such a great model
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
WOW! BRAVO ZULU! I wish I could see that gorgeous craft in person. Very nice! it's a great day for modelling! Have a safe RC boating day!
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 9 years ago

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HMS Sussex

HMS Sussex sailing on the Warwickshire Avon at Defford before being displayed in the Flybridge at Defford Quay Marina

#sailing #display #hms sussex #sail

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU!
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admiralLeading Seaman9 years ago
well done! I have built other ships which were part of Force H, Gib.
Illustrious, Duke of York, Sheffield, 1/48 scale, RC.
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Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

ALL THE TOY SAILING BOATS

Anyone know who made these glorious boats, particularly through the sixties and seventies. Countless hours with the children watching them sail round and round till the wind would act in their favour and bring them back to shore. Frequently though, had to wade in with my trousers rolled up to rescue them. Of course the crying would stop then.

#sailing #wind #sail #toy boats

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jarvoLieutenant9 years ago
HI Les, the ones i have seen seem to be made by Star, from I think Birkenhead, don't know any more but you are right about the hours of enjoyment i have with mine!!!
Mark
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Baggie

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Albion (Wherry)

Proud owner of this beautiful model of the Norfolk Wherry - The Albion - friend made it from scratch. Sails beautifully too. So pleased. 👍
Does anyone else have a Wherry... any pictures or comments welcome. Thank you👍

#model #scratch #sail #norfolk #norfolk wherry #sails

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
Brilliant👍 looks just like the original 😉
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BaggieChief Petty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
Thank you... it is very realistic.
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Trillium

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

Light up the night

Our club's 2nd annual "Light up the night" evening sail with lights on. The weather co-operated so it was dry and balmy after the sun went down. Lots of spectators on hand to enjoy the spectacle. Some boats were lit up like Christmas trees but others had the bare minimum navigation lights; at times navigating was a challenge.

#club #navigation light #christmas #sail #weather #lights #navigation #night sail

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GARTHCommodore9 years ago
Real great evening, sail weather was great & the free coffee was too thanks to club exec. for having a Light up the night run
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
Brilliant👍👍👍 and cool cool music 😉
Odd, couldn't download your version but Paul's version worked but a different 'cut' and with classical music! OK but not as cool as yours.
Cheers Doug 😎
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Baggie

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Throstle and Albion Wherry

Both boats on Eaton Boating Lake, Norwich. Another great day's sailing

#lake #boating #sailing #sail

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Les-Forbes

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

GOUROCK SAILING CLUB

When you can't get the real thing, your model sailing boat is the next best thing.

#club #model #sailing #sail

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Brucef102Leading Seaman9 years ago
Thank you for the picture and a special thanks for the thoughts and confirmation
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nutrunner

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

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various

a few pics of our ellesmere port rc model boat club sailing day on the temporary pond at the hooton park trust site

#club #model #sailing #port #ellesmere port #sail #boat club #model boat club #rc boat

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rolfman2000Warrant Officer9 years ago
Nice photos Leonard. As Jarvo said, it's nice to see youngsters and families in the pics as well as the normal "older guys". Keep up the good work. Best wishes, Dave W 😊
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
I'll second (or third?) that 👍😊
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