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david41

Master Seaman 5 years ago

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Boat Transport and lifting gear

Made This out of plastic pipe and a piece of 15mm copper pipe and 4 wooden plugs plus wheels off a golf trolley will be keeping the rest of the golf frame as a future transporter

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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 5 years ago

Hartley cabin boat on trailer

Short vid taken by a friend recently, of the model, towed by the RC scratch built Jeep -(taken with his tablet, - a bit shaky but he is over 80) I probably shouldn't have been doing circles around him, but we were doing this in a carpark behind his apartment, (magic location by the way, right on a marina.) Had trouble finding reverse due to the EL Cheepo ESC,- have a new one coming. Jeep uses a geared 550 motor on 3s LiPo.

Boat is featured on waitematawoodys.com today as well, with all the big boats,- quite a privilege, as they don't often feature models! Lucky to have had my ST and HSL on there in the past also, as they were models of ex NZ RNZAF boats which were being featured.

https://waitematawoodys.com/ (site for all NZ built classic Launches)

Video by Ken R.

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NerysFleet Admiral5 years ago
Hi JB,

I'm afraid my days of building real boats are long past. I have difficulty in finding enough strength to perform even the simplest tasks, Alice has to come to my aid for almost everything these days. I was very pleased that I managed to finish the rigging of my latest barge project a few days ago with only the slightest intervention from her -and that's a model!. Actually the only time I ever built a boat from a plan was when someone gave me a part built Wharram cat. The rest of the time I built on the old adage of if it looks right, it probably is. And, blowing my own trumpet, it always seemed to work for me.

Cheers, Nerys
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Hi Nerys, you're doing well to do what you are doing still under the circumstances, and you are not just sitting in a wicker chair staring out the window. Your models are great and a credit to you, and you are obviously enjoying them. I'm the same (re - if it looks right.......) as most of my models, (boats and planes) are scratch built or highly modified kits or resurrected and improved bin jobs from other modellers.

The only model boat I've built from a proper plan, was my Vic Smeed MTB, the rest have been from drawings from model magazines. I built a 15ft delta hulled racer in the late 70s using the 'looks right' method, and powered it with a 75hp outboard. Managed to get 50mph out of it, and it handled quite well. Blew the motor up before I could refine it unfortunately. As kid we built 8ft skimmers, powered with a 10hp outboard which were a lot of fun as well.

I've enjoyed restoring 5 small boats (plus a f/glass clinker sailing dinghy for my son) and completely fitting out my Hartley from a shell, but the price of materials is getting prohibitive these days, and approaching the price of a small new car to build anything around 20ft. My 15ft day sailer for example (built 1986) would probably cost around $12,000 to build today complete. Not a lot of home building these days unfortunately due to the cost,- cheaper to buy a second hand boat ready to sail or motor.

I think we are lucky to be able to build from an idea without a plan and have it work, as many people are not as fortunate. Perhaps boating experience gives you an idea of how things should work. We have a top boatbuilding company here who started building fantastic launches, starting with a 'looks right' half model,- taking measurements from it and scaling them up. Has worked well for them since the 50s

Stay Safe.
JB
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jamesdarryl1963

Recruit 5 years ago

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Tug

This is my first scratch build. I used hand tools and a jig saw to cut out the frame. and bulk heads. Keel and frame was cut out of plywood and the rest. of the boat is balsa. I out fitted with parts from various pieces I had pick up at hobby shops and suppliers online. The pilot house, stack and skylight is all hand made with wood and polystyrene fittings.
I downloaded the plans, altered the scale size and printed the hull and boat to scale. Again this was the first and I now am looking forward to another project.

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redpmgCommodore5 years ago
That's a great looking model for your first scratch build - especially as you changed the size . Good planking job on the hull as well as the superstructure & detailing. You should post a build blog for your next project - would follow that
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NerysFleet Admiral5 years ago
Brilliant job for a first build, particularly as she's a scratch build. I look forward to seeing what you build next with great interest.

Cheers, Nerys
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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

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"Ellen" - Gaff rigged Bristol pilot cutter

"Ellen" is a Gaff Rigged Bristol Pilot Cutter model from Graham - Graham93 , is a Model Boats Website member and member of the Buxton Model Boat Club .
Graham started his latest project 6 months ago at the beginning of second lock down.
A truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics perseverance and total dedication ! - I am sure all will agree !.

Ref - https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Filmed with Gopro from camera boat - hope you enjoy !
Phil.

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MouldBuilderAdmiral5 years ago
Beautiful sailing boat. I bet James Onedin is pleased to have her on board.😃
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Nice job with the video Phil, especially liked the 'over the rail' shots of the deck and gear. Graham's done a brilliant job on her, and she looks to be sailing very nicely.

JB
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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter

Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter model from Graham - Graham93 , is a Model Boats Website member and member of the Buxton Model Boat Club .

Graham started his latest project 6 months ago at the beginning of second lock down.
A truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics perseverance and total dedication ! - I am sure all will agree !.

Ref - https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653

More photos here --- https://model-boats.com/places/60518#96851

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MouldBuilderAdmiral5 years ago
Beautiful. Looking at Ted, he must have been pressganged.😬
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Good to see the boat with Graham there, gives an idea of scale. Quite a bit larger than I imagined but should handle the bigger stuff. Looks so realistic in the bow close-ups.

JB
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tomarack

Sub-Lieutenant 13 years ago

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RC model Lulonga river tug

I built this model during four long years. my Lulonga is nearly whole scratchbuilt model (about 75 cm long) except the steering wheel and position lamps.
The model has a plywood and balsa hull construction ,plywood decks,from hard polystyrene sheets made superstructure,laminated with veneer. Sidewheels with skew paddles, two DC 12V independent electric motors with gearboxes controlled by ESC. Electric LED lights, steam sound module, sirene and horn.Tx/Rx 6 channel HK 2,4GHz.
completion expected in spring 2014
More infos about building you find at > www.paddleducks.co.uk <

some videos are here at Model Boats too >
http://mdlbt.com/19852

wiring diagram you can see here in my albums
http://tomarack.rajce.idnes.cz/RC_model_Lulonga#lulongaelschema1.jpg

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AlanPLieutenant13 years ago
Very nice looking model tamarack 👍
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ZdenekAble Seaman13 years ago
Nice model, Tom 👍
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GARTH

Commodore 6 years ago

Gumboot Cloggaroo

Just a little run today & there was no Lobsters in the bay today The Model is a Midwest kit with a bass wood hull the kit had balsa wood & fiberglass but I like basswood instead for the hull . The name of the boat is from a Stompin Tom Conners song .

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NerysFleet Admiral6 years ago
Nice little boat, can just imagine going out on her to see to the lobster pots.

Cheers, Nerys
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brianupyonderWarrant Officer6 years ago
nice job looks good
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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

"Bionic Bill"

Graham Royle joined the Model Boat Website last summer, returning to modelling after a 45 year break. It was a display at Buxton Model Boat Club last year where he spoke with one of the members that got him started again.

Graham who is now a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club started his latest project "Bionic Bill", only 3 months ago at the beginning of lockdown.

What resulted is truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics, perseverance and total dedication ! .

Well done Graham !.
PS - Remember, set video resolution quality to HD 1080p (Bottom right cog wheel).
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Graham93Vice Admiral6 years ago
Phil,

Thanks for doing the video, and spending all the time editing the clips. Much better than anything I could do with my handheld camera.

Graham93
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MouldBuilderAdmiral6 years ago
Superb.
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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 6 years ago

AIRBOAT TEST (OR BACK YARD DRIFTING)

Taped some plastic on the hull to protect it and took it for a skid round the back yard, (you can see boredom is setting in😀). Can't wait to try it on the big sports fields (maybe bolt some wheels on it😁) and the big estuary down the road. Bit loud at the mo due to the wooden prop. More than enough power! Could do with more rudder travel and maybe a bit more area.

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Martin555Fleet Admiral6 years ago
Hi Jb,

Ref:- "I was thinking of you and chuckling as I was typing that Martin"

With a bit more practice you will be a master at making something out of nothing LOL!!!

Then the word "eureka" will be a common saying in you'r house, and you will have to lower your workshop seat as your wallet will also benefit.

Martin555.
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figtree7ntsAdmiral6 years ago
Hi JB,

Looks like a lot of fun.
But, wouldn't it be better on a pond! LOL.....
OK, when you can go to the pond!

Cheers, Ed
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Purser1944

Master Seaman 6 years ago

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Tug titch

Super tug and steering wonder. Bought as a kit and made from wood and plastic.
There was no instructions, and without them a nightmare.eventually getting them put the basics into perspective, eventually building the boat.i changed the motor to a 480 and made my own propshaft on the lathe, also a brass rudder, which is operated by mini servo.The esc is a 10 amp m.troniks which works great small but powerful, turns in its own length to port and starboard either astern or forwards

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral6 years ago
Neat😊👍
A sort of early, round Springer😉
My guess would be about 9" LoA.
Cheers, Doug 😎
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Martin555Fleet Admiral6 years ago
What a lovely little Tug,
You have done a super job.
Well done.

Martin555.
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JOHN

Midshipman 7 years ago

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boston

Well, what a lovely day it is today and here is a pic or two of my Boston which I built several years ago - I had to rebuild her recently that was due to the plasticard I used for the bulwarks had perished and when I picked the model up the plasticard bulwarks cracked and fell apart, so I have rebuilt with wood. Plastic was from the 1980s when I built the model.

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral7 years ago
Know what you mean John,
I first built my H Class destroyer in the mid 60s.
Mostly balsa but some plastic.
When I started refitting her about 32 years ago most of the plastic bits crumbled and fell apart.😭 Binders were all leached out 😮😭
Only plastic stuff that survived were the Airfix 1/72 8th Army and Afrika Corps soldiers I had shanghaied into the Navy!😁
Who still says 'They don't make stuff like they used to'??
I rebuilt the superstructure using 0.5mm marine ply.
Nice rebuild John, keep 'em comin' 👍
Doug 😎
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Puddle-pirate

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 8 years ago

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Ultimate Enticement

This is a 1984 re-issue of a Lindberg Chris Craft Sport fishermen purchased used on Ebay. Some of the parts where broken and some partially assembled. The model did come with 2 MACK RC motors and some fabricated wood parts, including a template for the aft deck. The interior was assembled from quarter scale doll house items except for the dinette. There are 4 underwater LED bulbs with a dedicated power supply. The running, interior and radar unit are powered by a separate systems from the hull electrics. The second Li-po battery is for backup and balast. There are number of additional items added since these photos were taken including a stern seat and larger radar array .

#doll house items #motors

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Puddle-pirateChief Petty Officer 1st Class8 years ago
Yes it's a full width rear seat but without a backrest. I'll post the new photos in the next couple of days.
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Puddle-pirateChief Petty Officer 1st Class7 years ago
How is your build coming? I'd like to see some photos when you get a chance...
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