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May I introduce dgoss999
My other pastimes!.. Model Turbine Helicopters! This one is just 1/5th scale..
Liked by GaryLC and stevedownunder and
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- pressonreguardlessRear AdmiralAny Details on the Turbine?Any Details on the Turbine? Trev
TrevLiked by Cpt-Pugwash - Cpt-PugwashMidshipman"Any Details on the Turbine?"Any Details on the Turbine? Trev" Trev.. This is an elderly Wren 54 configured as a 2 stage drive (ie. the turbine is a gas generator which drives a turbine driven gearbox). You can see the setup in the Video of the mechanics running. DG
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Trev.. This is an elderly Wren 54 configured as a 2 stage drive (ie. the turbine is a gas generator which drives a turbine driven gearbox). You can see the setup in the Video of the mechanics running.
DGLiked by pressonreguardless
Gumboot Clogaroo
Had a chance to run my Midwest model of a lobster Boat at Spencer's in Burlington It's the 150 anniversary of the town of Burlington Ontario . The forest fire smoke wasn't to bad the day I ran the boat . I named model off of a Canadian Singer Stompin' Tom Connors - Wikipedia songs about a lobster boat The Gumboot Clogaroo .
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- pressonreguardlessRear AdmiralAbsolutely Right, RonAbsolutely Right, Ron How could you not love them😍😍😍 And I see you have the Mother-in-Law Dingy on yours 😮😮😁😂🤣 Trev
How could you not love them😍😍😍
And I see you have the Mother-in-Law Dingy on yours 😮😮😁😂🤣
TrevLiked by Scratchbuilder and RNinMunich - chugalone100CommodoreGarth:Garth: You created a very beutiful model and according to the size, I can imagen it took lots of patience to maker her r/c.
You created a very beutiful model and according to the size, I can imagen it took lots of patience to maker her r/c.
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RC Tyne Paddle Tug
Built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Adrian , he says :- "essentially the paddle boat is scratch built but uses some fittings and materials from a Disar "Vanguard" kit ".
Adrian used drawings of "Flying Scotsman" for inspiration, but is not a faithful reproduction, although "Old Trafford" is also quite similar .
This was the maiden voyage so plenty more work to be done on detail and ballast etc.as the boat still sits a bit low in the water.
For reference see :- http://tynetugs.co.uk/
http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/oldtrafford...
Adrian used drawings of "Flying Scotsman" for inspiration, but is not a faithful reproduction, although "Old Trafford" is also quite similar .
This was the maiden voyage so plenty more work to be done on detail and ballast etc.as the boat still sits a bit low in the water.
For reference see :- http://tynetugs.co.uk/
http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/oldtrafford...
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- Mike StoneyRear AdmiralBeautiful model! Congratulations ... 👍👍👍Beautiful model! Congratulations ... 👍👍👍 Greets Michel-Cl.
Greets Michel-Cl.
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Sunday at the Balne moor club pond
Great weather, brilliant bacon butties, carrot cake to die for, oh and of course the boat sailing was brilliant, here’s some photos.
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- chugalone100CommodoreBeautiful model.Beautiful model. Very inspirational, makes you want to build more.😜😎
Very inspirational, makes you want to build more.😜😎Liked by Scratchbuilder and Rogal118 - ScratchbuilderVice AdmiralFirst class pictures.First class pictures. What a varied selection of boats. Bill👍
What a varied selection of boats.
Bill👍Liked by Rogal118
Fairey "Maybe" on the water
Just taken dads old boat out and it handles well. I might add some short chines to the aft section just to stop it skidding out so much on turns and it is a bit over powered. Only running on 4 S in the video, 6 S next 😂. Not sure if the YouTube link works.
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- Double RumChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassBeautiful design and model. She runs very nice!👍Beautiful design and model. She runs very nice!👍Liked by Scratchbuilder
INGA IV - Luxury Ketch
Believed to be from Revell Models , " INGA IV " is a model Ketch , owned and sailed here by Martin Ward of the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.
RCSailing is just for fun, no gain. Other than sharing photos and videos relating to Buxton Model Boat Club activities, from time to time its nice to "showcase" models from other clubs and members as seen here with the link between BMBC & HIMBC - all sharing the common interest in model boats and the "Model Boat Website".
RCSailing is just for fun, no gain. Other than sharing photos and videos relating to Buxton Model Boat Club activities, from time to time its nice to "showcase" models from other clubs and members as seen here with the link between BMBC & HIMBC - all sharing the common interest in model boats and the "Model Boat Website".
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- Rogal118CaptainWhat a stunningly clear video, a delight to watch such a beautiful ketch sailing a super lake. Thankyou.What a stunningly clear video, a delight to watch such a beautiful ketch sailing a super lake. Thankyou.Liked by Homdadream67 and philcaretaker
Rotary Club Charity Bazaar
On Saturday 3rd June 2023 the Buxton Model Boat Club supported the Rotary Club Charity Bazaar by holding a model boat display on the Fountain Lake in the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
https://model-boats.com/places/60518
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsv9h3gn3DX2jwDgB4GQ0Q
https://model-boats.com/places/60518
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsv9h3gn3DX2jwDgB4GQ0Q
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- cdnfurballWarrant OfficerSo ah, is this thing mobile ? Towable ? Open the door and window, drag it down the road and all that pesky sawdust and debris would be GONE !So ah, is this thing mobile ? Towable ? Open the door and window, drag it down the road and all that pesky sawdust and debris would be GONE ! Actually, you’ve done a great job on it…. Now a mini bar fridge and music is all that’s left..
Actually, you’ve done a great job on it…. Now a mini bar fridge and music is all that’s left.. - chugalone100CommodoreGreat jobGreat job You have now a great looking work shop. Congratulations!!!!🎉
You have now a great looking work shop.
Congratulations!!!!🎉
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my workshop
Hello, would you be interested in taking a look at my workshop? I bought and restored an old trailer a good 3 years ago. If you want, I can show you the process up to the finished workshop in the construction trailer.Here are some pictures so you can see what's going on Year of construction, approx. 1963
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- WolleRear AdmiralHello cdnfurball, you slipped a bit too high with your contribution. But no problem. Thanks for your feedback. Yes, the trailer would be mobile, but I jacked it up in our garden and it should stay that way.Hello cdnfurball, you slipped a bit too high with your contribution. But no problem. Thanks for your feedback. Yes, the trailer would be mobile, but I jacked it up in our garden and it should stay that way.
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TUG POWER
It is majestic to see these tugs at work.http://industrialscenery.blogspot.com/2017/07/bow-steering-unit-for-illinois-river-15.html
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- Olly999Petty Officer 2nd ClassAre they what we used to call "Lash barges"? If so, I didn't know they were still in use.Are they what we used to call "Lash barges"? If so, I didn't know they were still in use.Liked by chugalone100 and Scratchbuilder
- roycvFleet AdmiralHi Lewz thanks for the web cam on the Keokuk lock. I am taking rather a long time to build a Dumas kit of American Beauty so fascinated watching the tow boats and their barges.Hi Lewz thanks for the web cam on the Keokuk lock. I am taking rather a long time to build a Dumas kit of American Beauty so fascinated watching the tow boats and their barges. I have a pair of barges although rather austere and really just boxes. American wood used by Dumas could do with a lot of quality control. I found a great video of full size American Beauty with a large load showing all the detail left out by Dumas. I shall keep your webcam site to watch for a long while now.🤗🤗🤗 Cheers Roy
I have a pair of barges although rather austere and really just boxes.
American wood used by Dumas could do with a lot of quality control.
I found a great video of full size American Beauty with a large load showing all the detail left out by Dumas.
I shall keep your webcam site to watch for a long while now.🤗🤗🤗
Cheers
Roy
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"Mississippi Steamboats" ?
Perhaps not a true description with both boats being battery powered ! however - just for fun I thought it would be nice to showcase together, similar boats sailed at my own local model boat club and some of those sailed at the Hayling club - a sort of "Model Club Twinning".
https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
https://himbc.co.uk/
https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
https://himbc.co.uk/
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- Hhager2LieutenantL working on my Creole QueenL working on my Creole Queen Railings etc trim is last step. DE 1049 USN Garcia hull ready to be shipped to me. Scale Model Ships 5 ft long hull. My last big build. It will take a year to finish. Creole is a lot of work so far over a year in it Just almost done with 1/32 Lindburg PT109 Hit it at hobby shop back room for $50 Have to talk to manufacturer on DEc1040 it’s still in California hope to get it shipped soon[{"id":"168666221297","name":"168666221297","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221297\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221297\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168666221388","name":"168666221388","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221388\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221388\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168666221328","name":"168666221328","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221328\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221328\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168666221492","name":"168666221492","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221492\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221492\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168666221585","name":"168666221585","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221585\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221585\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168666221842","name":"168666221842","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221842\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168666221842\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168748489425","name":"168748489425","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168748489425\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168748489425\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"168748489786","name":"168748489786","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168748489786\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168748489786\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]
Railings etc trim is last step. DE 1049 USN Garcia hull ready to be shipped to me. Scale Model Ships 5 ft long hull. My last big build. It will take a year to finish. Creole is a lot of work so far over a year in it
Just almost done with 1/32 Lindburg PT109 Hit it at hobby shop back room for $50
Have to talk to manufacturer on DEc1040 it’s still in California hope to get it shipped soonLiked by RobW1 and philcaretaker and - chugalone100CommodoreShe is a beauty. Many hours of hard work went into creating this outstanding model.She is a beauty. Many hours of hard work went into creating this outstanding model. Congratulations.😮
Congratulations.😮
Just for fun!
Copied from FB, but made me laugh somewhat. 🤗
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- RNinMunichFleet AdmiralExcellent Chugalone👍Excellent Chugalone👍 BTW Did you know that the Swiss also have an Aircraft Carrier? They do you know😁 Photo attached. Hadn't realised that there was a VTOL version of the F18! 😎[{"id":"168661240290","name":"168661240290","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168661240290\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/168661240290\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]
BTW Did you know that the Swiss also have an Aircraft Carrier?
They do you know😁 Photo attached.
Hadn't realised that there was a VTOL version of the F18!
😎 - chugalone100CommodoreGreat picture of the jet on a barge.Great picture of the jet on a barge.Liked by RNinMunich
Knowing how water will get into the insides of every boat, no matter what, it vexes me to see so many boats with unpainted interiors.
Perhaps I'm moving in the wrong circles ? 😉