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Brightwork

Commodore 4 years ago

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Bunker Boat

Bunker Boat-
A bunker boat is a purse seiner after menhaden (AKA bunker, pogy, alewife, shad). The fish is use in animal feeds, fertilizer, paint, cosmetics, and its oil has commercial value, It's not a human food fish. The Atlantic seaboard is the largest fishery and a huge fleet of these boats, all architecturally similar, were maintained there. Some sources call the menhaden catch the most important commercial catch in American waters.
The plans for this model are loosely drawn after the Helen Euphane, a 114 foot 293 ton steam powered example of the type. She was built in 1902, and served temporarily in both world wars in the Coast Guard, as a minesweeper and patrol boat. The last history I have of her is from the 50s, at which time she was still working the fishery.

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figtree7ntsAdmiral4 years ago
Very nice-looking vessel!

Cheers,

Ed-
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Brightwork

Commodore 4 years ago

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"Amsterdam"

This the model of the Tug "Amsterdam" I acquired from Norm Milne. This is a first class build.
Wijsmuller salvage and long distance towage tug ''Amsterdam''
Built in 1971 by Scheepswerf Johann Oelkers K.G., Hamburg (563) as ''Hamburg'' for Petersen and Alpers.
Sold to Bureau Wijsmuller in 1974 and renamed ''Amsterdam''.
Sustained major machinery damage on 20/01/1986 and sold to Pakistani breakers where she arrived at Gadani Beach on 22/05/86 for demolition.
Model is fully R/C and 1/50 scale and is 43” LOA x 10”

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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Beautiful Tug, BW
Trev
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figtree7ntsAdmiral4 years ago
Hi Brightwork,

Your Amsterdam looks fantastic nicely done! 👍

Cheers'

Ed-
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

"Camera Nip"

Just for fun thought I would revisit a " fan assisted " Wee Nip . Looking again at issues such as noise, focus, changes in light and the suitability for various camera platforms for close encounters!.
Tested here at our local lake with the Buxton Model Boat Club.

(Dont forget to select the"cog" icon to veiw in HD quality on youtube)

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

" Slim Nip " .... in the mist

December 1st 2022 . - Getting colder now with heavy mist early in the mornings. A good day to try another set of slightly bigger high aspect sails.
Still very light wind but just managing to get from A to B.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

"Slim Nip" with high aspect sail

Cool, calm early late November morning. Very light wind expected to increase slightly but perfect for my "Slim Nip" which is a modified Wee Nip. Just pop in the extended mast with high aspect sail - and enjoy :-
... " RC Sailing " with the Buxton Model Boat Club in the High Peak of Derbyshire UK.
See also No.164 -

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Skippydrew

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 4 years ago

outing at the lake

Little outing back in the summer on the local lake.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

"J Class Yacht "

The " J Class " model yacht here was filmed at Mill Rythe with the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.
Many thanks to owner Greg and all the members for their hospitality. !

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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Hi Phil
That 'J' is a truly beautiful vessel👍👍
She is a pleasure to watch while underway😊😊
Trev
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AndyBWarrant Officer4 years ago
A proper yacht, if only all sailing boats were so elegant.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

" Skipjack " Schooner

Having frequently sailed up the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore many years ago, this little beauty holds many memories.
The skipjack is a traditional fishing boat used on the Chesapeake Bay for oyster dredging.
This model was filmed on my recent visit to Portsmouth, it was great to meet with its owner Peter, who is a member of the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Thankyou ! - Hayling Island Model Boat Club

A few more clips from my recent visit to Portsmouth and to meet with members from the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.
Thanks for your hospitality guys !
⛵😎

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philcaretakerCommodore4 years ago
Cheers Trev !
I hope to visit a few more Model Boat Clubs next year - just to see who does what !!.
Enjoy your sailing !!.
Phil⛵
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Thanks for your videos, Phil
I do enjoy them as I am sure many others do.😊😊
Trev
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Brightwork

Commodore 4 years ago

Jules Verne

Did this lighting a while back LED's

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Newby7Fleet Admiral4 years ago
Well done . Should show up in a crowd.
Rick
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LewZ

Admiral 4 years ago

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"Whaleback" Freighter

I know this is not one of my boats, but belongs to one of our club members. It is a 1/48 scale model of a "whaleback" freighter. The real George Washburn was built in 1885 had a length of 320 feet. What is unique about this is it had a almost tubular cross-section hull. Many times I heard visitors call it a submarine.

Jim's model includes horn sound, lights, homemade smoke generator and a ballast fill/empty system to reduce transportation weight. Video Link (this is not on YouTube, you have to copy this link to your browser to see the video): http://ssmbc-fl.org/Videos/Video-03-30-2014-01.mp4 (😮The link icon below WILL NOT WORK!😮)

I though some of you might enjoy this wonderful scratch built model!

Lew

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LewZAdmiral4 years ago
Ron, I will not go into too much detail on Jim. He is retired, in his early 70's, and has building models since before I met him about 12 years ago. He doesn't bother with computers too much but enjoys his Canon digital cameras.

The story of building the model of the "Whaleback" seems to stem from where is lived many years ago up in the great lakes area of the U.S.

Jim is a laid-back person and deeply interested in building his models. Most of them are 1/48 scale, but in recent years he took a turn and started going after some complicated kits, some out of production for many years, like Sterling kits he found on Ebay. Other recent builds include some WWII battleships, plastic models that are motorized for RC.

One unique thing about Jim is all (I believe) of his models involve gear reduction between the motor(s) and shaft(s). He hand makes small parts where many people will avoid the small details. Here is a video of one of his other models, the City Of Buffalo:

There are a lot of photos of his work on our website... http://ssmbc-fl.org

Lew
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ZdenekBAble Seaman4 years ago
In Polish magazine "Modelarstwo Okretowe", there is a plan available for such a whaleback design (http://www.modelarstwookretowe.pl/index.php?p=19&s=numer_opis&id_n=38 ).
Maybe it could be of help...

Zdenek
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Brightwork

Commodore 4 years ago

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CC Sport Fish

I decided to redo the cockpit floor of my Lindberg Chris Craft Sport fisherman. Last photo is before..

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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Looks great with the decking👍
Trev
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