I've done it by making a removable secthion that is like a tub if water comes over the stern, and it always does if you go astern the water only goes in to it and not in to the bottom of the hull, it seems to work ok and there are several ways you can do it. this is pre Paint
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I've done it by making a removable secthion that is like a tub if water comes over the stern, and it always does if you go astern the water only goes in to it and not in to the bottom of the hull, it seems to work ok and there are several ways you can do it. this is pre Paint
they are long springs with heat shrink,the ends where turned from brass.
the springs can be bought at POlly/Bruce eng
http://www.pollymodelengineering.co.uk/sections/bruce-engineering/docs/cat_jan11.pdf
this boat has twin shafts two 777 motors twin mfa
esc twin rudders and two 7.2v buggy packs yet to
be tryed on lake as it is drained for cleaning
{"text":"this boat has twin shafts two 777 motors twin mfa\r\nesc twin rudders and two 7.2v buggy packs yet to \r\nbe tryed on lake as it is drained for cleaning","subject":"vosper rttl a s r l 50s to 60s","media":[{"id":"1225972259","name":"1225972259.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1225972259/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1225972259/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1225972260","name":"1225972260.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1225972260/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1225972260/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
no it was built from photos it will be at the new woodvale site this year in southport 28&29 july in southport the small model slipway kit is nice size for a car boot but if you have more space the kitshack the larger one is nice also the slipway one is a formed cabin and hull the kitshack is wood a lot more work but your prefrence good luck micheal
no it was built from photos it will be at the new woodvale site this year in southport 28&29 july in southport the small model slipway kit is nice size for a car boot but if you have more space the kitshack the larger one is nice also the slipway one is a formed cabin and hull the kitshack is wood a lot more work but your prefrence good luck micheal
example of bs631 cellulose grey matt paint, aerosol application, details in the forum on "what colour" posts
{"text":"example of bs631 cellulose grey matt paint, aerosol application, details in the forum on \"what colour\" posts","subject":"bs631 grey paint, with that touch of green!","media":[{"id":"1224057134","name":"1224057134.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1224057134/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1224057134/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1224057135","name":"1224057135.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1224057135/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1224057135/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My Amsterdam is done from an old Latina kit. it has the board on frame hull construction of the older kits. I've done some modifications from the kit such as, larger bridle winch, bridle assemblies, extra aft deck detail, lowered engine room cover, brass lifting boom, recessed anchor pockets, enlarged rudder and various miscelaneous detail changes.
John
{"text":"My Amsterdam is done from an old Latina kit. it has the board on frame hull construction of the older kits. I've done some modifications from the kit such as, larger bridle winch, bridle assemblies, extra aft deck detail, lowered engine room cover, brass lifting boom, recessed anchor pockets, enlarged rudder and various miscelaneous detail changes.\r\nJohn","subject":"Amsterdam","media":[{"id":"1223957989","name":"1223957989.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1223957989/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1223957989/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My Amsterdam is done from an old Latina kit. it has the board on frame hull construction of the older kits. I've done some modifications from the kit such as, larger bridle winch, bridle assemblies, extra aft deck detail, lowered engine room cover, brass lifting boom, recessed anchor pockets, enlarged rudder and various miscelaneous detail changes.
John
Hi there I have just purchased a amsterdam tug for 60£ she is complet and running with all original servo esc and orange gear boxed case motor no marking on it to say what it is.. All she needs is a full strip and revamp and paint... T. L. C. She is plank on frame hull like yours and would love to know the age of her and the kit make if u could help me out with this information that would be fantastic thanks. Ben
Hi there I have just purchased a amsterdam tug for 60£ she is complet and running with all original servo esc and orange gear boxed case motor no marking on it to say what it is.. All she needs is a full strip and revamp and paint... T. L. C. She is plank on frame hull like yours and would love to know the age of her and the kit make if u could help me out with this information that would be fantastic thanks. Ben[{"id":"1530079912","name":"1530079912.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1530079912\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1530079912\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
These are the two experimental Vosper FF. No.80 was steel and the un-numbered one aluminium.
{"text":"These are the two experimental Vosper FF. No.80 was steel and the un-numbered one aluminium.","subject":"RAF STEEL FIREBOATS","media":[{"id":"1223676435","name":"1223676435.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1223676435/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1223676435/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1223676436","name":"1223676436.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1223676436/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1223676436/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
photos show the various types of FF as operated by the Marine Branch of the RAF. No type. 1 is a 37.5ft conversion., Nos 2&3 are 40ft conversions and No.4 is a 38ft
{"text":"photos show the various types of FF as operated by the Marine Branch of the RAF. No type. 1 is a 37.5ft conversion., Nos 2&3 are 40ft conversions and No.4 is a 38ft","subject":"RAF FIREFLOATS AS USED BY THE RAF","media":[{"id":"1223590933","name":"1223590933.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590933/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590933/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1223590934","name":"1223590934.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590934/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590934/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1223590935","name":"1223590935.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590935/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590935/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1223590936","name":"1223590936.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590936/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1223590936/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
photos show the various types of FF as operated by the Marine Branch of the RAF. No type. 1 is a 37.5ft conversion., Nos 2&3 are 40ft conversions and No.4 is a 38ft
puffer scratch built made from old wardobe plywood
for the frames then plated up in thin ply like it would be when built looks nice in the water.
{"text":"puffer scratch built made from old wardobe plywood \r\n for the frames then plated up in thin ply like it would be when built looks nice in the water.","subject":"puffer","media":[{"id":"1222364709","name":"1222364709.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1222364709/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1222364709/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
puffer scratch built made from old wardobe plywood
for the frames then plated up in thin ply like it would be when built looks nice in the water.
{"text":"puffer scratch built made from old wardobe plywood \r\n for the frames then plated up in thin ply like it would be when built looks nice in the water.","subject":"puffer","media":[],"youtubeUrl":""}
fire boat found on flea market in very bad condiction re stored by me to what you see in photo .I am a retierd shipwright living in the wirral chesire
{"text":"fire boat found on flea market in very bad condiction re stored by me to what you see in photo .I am a retierd shipwright living in the wirral chesire","subject":"fire boat","media":[{"id":"1220041707","name":"1220041707.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1220041707/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1220041707/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1220041707","name":"1220041707.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1220041707/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1220041707/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
this model was made by me from scratch of the london tug Ionia 56 inches long 12inch beam she has a bow thuster fitted to help the steering nav lights and cat diesel sound generator and its very heavy thats why its not in the water very often I getting to old to lift it in at 73 its a young man boat the hull is fibraglass but it looks so well in the water .
{"text":"this model was made by me from scratch of the london tug Ionia 56 inches long 12inch beam she has a bow thuster fitted to help the steering nav lights and cat diesel sound generator and its very heavy thats why its not in the water very often I getting to old to lift it in at 73 its a young man boat the hull is fibraglass but it looks so well in the water .","subject":"big one","media":[],"youtubeUrl":""}
this model was made by me from scratch of the london tug Ionia 56 inches long 12inch beam she has a bow thuster fitted to help the steering nav lights and cat diesel sound generator and its very heavy thats why its not in the water very often I getting to old to lift it in at 73 its a young man boat the hull is fibraglass but it looks so well in the water .
Hi,I have now purchased Russels superb model,and it really is a beaut! it has now sailed into its new Port, near Falmouth, Cornwall.As was the real tug, it will be renamed "St.Mawes" and painted in the Falmouth Towage colours, to compliment my 2 other Falmouth Tugs,"St.Denys" and "St.Levan" The real tug, has long since been sold, reverted to her former name of "Ionia" again, and now lies rusting away, at Bideford,in Devon, where there is some talk of her being converted into a floating Cafe ! As for the model,I hope to be able to use it regularly, both for static displays,in aid of the RNLI, or indeed, on the water. THANKS Russ, for keeping your faith in me,I am so proud to own it.
Hi,I have now purchased Russels superb model,and it really is a beaut! it has now sailed into its new Port, near Falmouth, Cornwall.As was the real tug, it will be renamed "St.Mawes" and painted in the Falmouth Towage colours, to compliment my 2 other Falmouth Tugs,"St.Denys" and "St.Levan" The real tug, has long since been sold, reverted to her former name of "Ionia" again, and now lies rusting away, at Bideford,in Devon, where there is some talk of her being converted into a floating Cafe ! As for the model,I hope to be able to use it regularly, both for static displays,in aid of the RNLI, or indeed, on the water. THANKS Russ, for keeping your faith in me,I am so proud to own it.
Built using the Aerokits plans and information from the original Air Ministry build spec.
Boat is 1/16th scale - twin motors with a mixer.
{"text":"Built using the Aerokits plans and information from the original Air Ministry build spec.\r\n\r\nBoat is 1/16th scale - twin motors with a mixer.","subject":"Crash Tender","media":[{"id":"1218850274","name":"1218850274.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850274/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850274/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1218850275","name":"1218850275.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850275/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850275/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1218850276","name":"1218850276.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850276/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850276/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1218850277","name":"1218850277.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850277/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1218850277/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My Dad built this Fireboat 40 years ago, following the Practical Electronics magazine article. I watched as he built the plywood boat then built the discrete electronics; it was full of batteries but was great fun. I later fitted the 2-channel radio and then dad repainted it blue? its now time to give it some TLC and get it back as it should be.
{"text":"My Dad built this Fireboat 40 years ago, following the Practical Electronics magazine article. I watched as he built the plywood boat then built the discrete electronics; it was full of batteries but was great fun. I later fitted the 2-channel radio and then dad repainted it blue? its now time to give it some TLC and get it back as it should be.","subject":"34\" 1968 Fireboat built as a Practical Electronics Proj","media":[{"id":"1218775471","name":"1218775471.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1218775471/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1218775471/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1218775472","name":"1218775472.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1218775472/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1218775472/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1218775473","name":"1218775473.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1218775473/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1218775473/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
34" 1968 Fireboat built as a Practical Electronics Proj
My Dad built this Fireboat 40 years ago, following the Practical Electronics magazine article. I watched as he built the plywood boat then built the discrete electronics; it was full of batteries but was great fun. I later fitted the 2-channel radio and then dad repainted it blue? its now time to give it some TLC and get it back as it should be.
the springs can be bought at POlly/Bruce eng
http://www.pollymodelengineering.co.uk/sections/bruce-engineering/docs/cat_jan11.pdf