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Brightwork
Commodore
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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.
Liked by Razor1955 and Mike Stoney and
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  • Oxford-DaveSub-Lieutenant
    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.
GARTH
Commodore
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Yard Sale find
On the weekend spotted a yard sale . The older gentleman had restored a model he had built but the cat got to it . So because of his age he had decided to no longer have a hobby . We talk about model boats & stuff & he gave the wood to me & the 3 models . Future Build blog projects Maybe but wood is always handy to have in case power goes out.
Liked by Mike Stoney and EdW and
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  • RonaldFleet Admiral
    I think that cat might make a nice …Careful Ron there are cat lovers out there …

    Instead of trying to rebuild it, maybe keeping it as an “After the Battle” of Cats Bay mantle piece.
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  • IanL1Midshipman
    I have a cat and she like to investigate anything new that comes home so I have got to be extra careful. I have jus bought a 3D printer and currently making a bench that is cat proof as I can just imagine her dancing on the hot table. Wish me luck. Cheers Ian😍
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philcaretaker
Commodore
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"Dinghy Dan"
Maiden Voyage for "Dinghy Dan" - Allways up for a challenge, Buxton Model Boat Club member Graham Royle now brings us "Dan, Dan the Dinghy Man".
See Links below Grahams - Clinker built sailing dinghy blog :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/135864
#bmbc #modelboats #buxton #kayakkate #bill&ben #dinghydan #rcsailing
Liked by jbkiwi and Len1 and
Rudy-M
Midshipman
RC Shark vs Orca?
This shark was built by a friend, who also built my 15cm version. Perhaps this could be an alternative to dragging a shark behind a boat?
@Rogal118
Liked by Mike Stoney and Commodore-H and
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  • Commodore-HCommander
    Great looking shark. Does he eat people too?
    Liked by AlessandroSPQR and Len1
  • Rudy-MMidshipman
    Commodore H. You do know sharks dont generally eat people? But this one is Vegan so it doesnt eat meat 😂
    Liked by Len1
Rudy-M
Midshipman
Plank on Frame Schooner
Built from Hampton fishing boat plans in 2018
Converted to hybrid in 2021 - Sails replaced with dericks and 5 blade prop gets fitted.
Becomes a Lobster boat.
Liked by hermank and GregHiltz and
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  • GregHiltzWarrant Officer
    I(and others) , would love tonsee photos of that transformation !
jbkiwi
Fleet Admiral
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Aucklands' classic wooden boat festival ,1,2,3 March
Was invited to take my restored 1970s 12ft racing yacht (red and white one-93 at 1:3) down to put in the display this afternoon, at the Viaduct Event Center In Auckland, and decided to get some pics of the boats on and off water before the crowds come over the next 3 days. Lots of beautiful restored yachts and launches, as well as smaller racing and sailing dinghies. A couple of NZ designed and built Chris Craft copies inside as well. Also steam launches and a few models.

The boat at 1:54 and 3:12 does not have the usual V8 as you would expect, but has a 4 cyl Mercruiser motor, not as the drive motor, but as a generator running 3 high output alternators powering an electrical system for twin electric motors, (round black objects seen in pic, in front of petrol motor). Shafts run each side of petrol motor, Has large control boards on each side for each motor. Boat and laminated wooden trailer designed and built by the owner, Took 2000hrs to build,- absolutely immaculate workmanship.
Also a short vid on an Auckland ferry trip I took while waiting for the liner Queen Victoria to
depart
JB
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  • DRN001Able Seaman
    Looks great with some fantastic boats, hope the weather holds out as I arrive on the 27th, to late for the show but my mates will be there for sure
    Liked by jbkiwi and stevedownunder and
  • philcaretakerCommodore
    What a fantastic event at one of the best harbours in the world !.
    Looking forward to seeing the SailGP down in CHCH (Lyttleton) 23-24March😊😀😁
    Stay safe JP 😎
    Liked by Len1 and jbkiwi
ARL58
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Sailing at Madrid (Spain)
As far as I know, there is not a model boat club at Madrid. However, modellers gather Sundays at 10:30 to sail at a pond -actually a set of four connected ponds-, located in a municipal park, in the south of the city. Access is free.
The boat in the video is a sidewheeler, scratch built by my good friend Eduardo Yraola, who is a far more accomplished modeller than I am. She has steam propulsion, and sails at a majestuous pace.
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  • AlessandroSPQRFleet Admiral
    Excellent choice Len, I really like it, too bad you're too far away.
    Liked by Len1 and Peejay
  • IsaacLieutenant
    I wonder about this boat turning radius. Is there a speed differential to the paddle wheels, or is the turning all done by the rudder?


    Isaac
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JohnS7
Leading Seaman
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50s Sea Commander
Aerokits Sea Commander, built by my father in the 50s , stayed in the family ever since , restored by me about 10 yrs ago, recently been out on the boat pond in Gorleston on sea whilst on a short holiday 👍
Liked by Len1 and PeterL3 and
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  • Rogal118Captain
    Loved the pond at Gorleston, did thousands of laps running around chasing my pond yacht , 1st 2 weeks in June, 1961/65. Fantastic holidays, hated the 6 hours to get there though, from Bolsover, Derbyshire.
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  • PeterL3Petty Officer 1st Class
    What a beauty you must be very proud of him peter l
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GARTH
Commodore
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One of my oldest surviving models.
Tomorrow the Confederation Marine modeler's will have our first meeting & the theme is bring one of your oldest model boats . So here is my Billing's Cutty Sark Built in 1977 for my sister she took it to her in-laws Manor in Milford Bay Ontario their it stayed above the fireplace for 20 years .Property was sold & it then went Amestburg Ontario for another 20 years Then it was returned to me.
Liked by RobW1 and AlessandroSPQR and
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  • cdnfurballWarrant Officer
    Still in good shape by the look of her
  • pressonreguardlessRear Admiral
    Bet You are Very Happy Getting Her Back👍
    She is Beautiful!!
    Trev
dave976
Captain
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"Grace Darling" Liverpool Class Lifeboat
Ian Potts built his model from the David Metcalf kit and sailed the model at Boundary Park on our Wednesday 30th August meeting. Unfortunately there was a problem with one of the props and rudder (all now fixed) so the sail was short. Sails realistically and is really well built and detailed.
Liked by JohnS7 and RobW1 and
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  • chugalone100Vice Admiral
    Lovely model and back yard.
    Liked by dave976
  • hermankRear Admiral
    I Must say i love RNLI Model boats
    2 built watsonclass and Trent and the 3 one shouldbe on his way. The Tamar scale 1/12
    That will be the next project After Finishing the Harro Koebke
    Liked by dave976
Dane
Able Seaman
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Gundalow Scratch Built Model
Here's my scratch built model of a Gundalow. in their final iteration they were lateen rigged cargo hauling workhorses of the New Hampshire and Maine estuaries from the mid 1600's thru very early 1900. Flat bottomed with a very shallow draft that allowed sailing (or following the tides/currents) to ports upriver with needed supplies and returning with cargo of all types. My model is 50" in length. It is used as a display model for The Gundalow Company in Portsmouth, NH. I also use it with historical presentations I give to schools, historical societies and libraries. The model is fully functional. While not radio controlled it has the ability to float.
Liked by RobW1 and AlessandroSPQR and
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  • RodCLieutenant Commander
    Beautiful ! What is the function of the chains at top of rudder? A "limit switch"??
    Liked by Dane
  • DaneAble Seaman
    Hi Rod. You are correct. Because of the size and location of the rudder it needs to be protected from stressing beyond it limit. That’s a great question. In all my presentations no one else has ever asked. Good eye!
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