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Oxford-Dave

Sub-Lieutenant 2 years ago

Robbe W3 Police Boat video (video)

I bought this boat in reasonable condition five years ago from an estate sale. The original geared 540 brushed motors were rusted beyond repair, so I replaced them with a pair of 2830 1000kv brushless motors, running off a pair of 6 cell NiMH packs.
I use a transmitter mix to allow the model to rotate on the spot and perform scale-like docking manoeuvres.

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RonaldFleet Admiral2 years ago
Looks nice on the water and runs at a nice scale trot.
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Oxford-Dave

Sub-Lieutenant 2 years ago

Ice Breaking in Oxford

Video of an Oxford Model Boat Club member's tug breaking ice on the club's water last winter. I expect there to be some ice there this afternoon as well.

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral2 years ago
There's at least one on this site Lucky. See Blog below.
😎

https://model-boats.com/blogs/79496
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral2 years ago
And a few Forum topics.😎

https://model-boats.com/forum?q=icebreaker
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philcaretaker

Commodore 2 years ago

Landing Craft

Buxton Model Boat Club member Steve Hampson trial tests his home brew
"Tank Landing Craft" built with twin water jet drive. Sounds great on the water.

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DoogleVice Admiral2 years ago
Very nice indeed 👌
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zoomaAdmiral2 years ago
I have often thought that I should research tank landing craft designs to see if I can combine my interest with 1/16 scale r/c model tanks
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GARTH

Commodore 2 years ago

Yard Sale Find

I have way to much time to waste raking up the leaves & bagging them but I am still working on some of the models I got & this time it's the Bluenose kit that had all the masts broken off . I started it while our model boat club was at the Caledonia wood show . I try my best to get people to be interested in model boat building while I'm repair the model. The sails are up & now for the rat lines & a little painting & a few touch up here & there!

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RonaldFleet Admiral2 years ago
You rarely see one as an RC mostly static with full sails. When we were in Lunenberg the Bluenose was not sailing with all of them up. Just the three seen on your model.
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ScouterChilMaster Seaman2 years ago
Ronald, that's because the current master is no where neart the calibre of Angus Walter and the other captains of the Grand Banks fleet. Angus greatest love was hoisting full canvas and seeing how she'd do.
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GARTH

Commodore 2 years ago

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Yard Sale Find

In every yard sale find you come across a box that at first you think its just a bunch of junk .But I came upon a half kit with lots of parts missing The Swift 1805 . The model boat club I'm in did a show at the wood show in Caledonia so I bought a sheet of plywood just for this Swift's keel & frames . I also found a Bluenose model that had masts broken in Needed of some major repairs.

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Hhager2Lieutenant2 years ago
Fun boat to build. I still have lots of leftover wood n parts. It comes out well for a display ship. Good find
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Brightwork

Commodore 2 years ago

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"Calypso"

A friend now has her. She was built by Norm Milne. Photos of her when she stayed over at my home port.

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hermankRear Admiral2 years ago
BRIGHTWORK
well finished and awesome model !!!!!
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Hhager2Lieutenant2 years ago
Nice build
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Brightwork

Commodore 2 years ago

The way it is...

"No matter how old he is every man remains part boy"

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roycvFleet Admiral2 years ago
Hi all I really liked that picture. It is by Joseph Kernon and I found another of his paintings with the same subject including a better view of the small schooner he is holding.

Maybe a relation or the old fellow next door but the sailing boat looks like it exists. Is the hull in shadow in the other picture?

Roy
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ScouterChilMaster Seaman2 years ago
"“Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional”
- Walt Disney
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Brightwork

Commodore 2 years ago

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Classifieds (Wanted)

Not sure we have one here.... but, I am on the lookout for aikeec 1/8 Scale Outboard Motor RC Honda. They were available on Amazon for awhile. Thanks Guys.

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GARTH

Commodore 2 years ago

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Yard Sale Find

I am continuing with that yard sale find the Puffer is done so on to the next . I'm not keen on static sailing ships but I can't pass up a project like a major repair of the 1765 USS Bonhomme Richard . She will have no sails but have all the rigging . We always have turkey for thanksgiving a day early so I have some time to today to play.

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Joe GrassoAble Seaman2 years ago
I have a Dumas 53" PT Boat kit that has been 75% built by a master builder. I am offering this kit free with pick-up at my home. The kit includes motors. I am a vintage RC flyer and wish to find a good home for the kit. e-mail: joeskits@frontier.com or call: 828-399-9772
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Mike StoneyRear Admiral2 years ago
ouuuuu . . Dear Garth!!
that hurts! Did your model get caught in a storm?
Good luck with the repair! 👍👍👍
Bb Michel-C.
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Brightwork

Commodore 2 years ago

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Sand Francisco Model Yacht Club

San Francisco Model Yacht Club had their open house and show on Sept 15 weekend. They are located at Golden Gate Park on Spreckels Lake. They also have a Clubhouse at that location. These are a few photos of this event.

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PhilHLieutenant Commander2 years ago
Wow you lucky bas***d what a lake love the boats what fantastic showing.
Philuk👍
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DPTrainerLeading Seaman2 years ago
Beautiful location and lots of superb models. Well done everyone!
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MartinS

Warrant Officer 2 years ago

Over there!

1/16th crew by Drydock3d.co.uk

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johnfMidshipman2 years ago
Try using \16 scale and fully posable Dr Who or Torchwood figures available from charity shops at only 50 pence or so each.

If you can find them !!!

Even less at car boot sales -- So keep looking all you model boat enthusiasts!!

Dr John F Leeds and Bradford MBC. 😊😊😊 ( I am really far too old to be a bl****y Midshipman!!!))
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PemyslJLeading Seaman2 years ago
I also have a mix crew ready
But I'm afraid it's getting quite old…
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Brightwork

Commodore 2 years ago

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Miss Carlton

I thought I would post this here for those in the UK who may have built the model of this boat. 1963 "Miss Carlton" on sea trials. This is a Press photo.

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Oxford-DaveSub-Lieutenant2 years ago
I like the copyright and filing info on the back of the photo. I used to work in the BBC TV News picture library and we had thousands up thousands of pictures like that in the basement. We could still access most of them within five minutes. too.
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