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wullie
Able Seaman
S80 Schnellboot
This is my 1/24th scale S80 Schnellboot,it has a Metcalfe GRP hull,the superstructure is a mix of 3mm/4mm ply and 2mm plasticard,it has 3 x Graupner 600FG motors that have a 3.1 ratio gearboxes fitted,the props are 55mm witches hat type,and it has 3 x Electronize 30amp speed cont,it has a really good scale speed running on 2 motors but nearly jumps out of the water when all 3 are engaged,It was scratch built from plans,but not by me,I got it in plain grey,I did the paint job and added the crew,I sail her on a pond near to my home in Edzell,
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  • bilboRecruit
    That's not the one that got pooped on is it Wullie ?
  • wullieAble Seaman
    yup thats the one,little sh*ts,...but they've been locked out now,and their not getting back in
larrywhetton
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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jubilee sea queen
here are few pictures of sea queen scratch built plank on frame using Ikea blind slats ,
first
runs OK but still to sought out motor esc and prop , runs of 5mins befor cut out kicks in . ....
so back in the dock for motor change , so when weather gets better will give it another go at Portishead where there is bit more space to get some on the water shooting-pictures 👍 .cheers Larry...
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  • chrisbrownRecruit
    HI there, I have a sea queen that I found in my mates grandads house, built in 1959 with paper work for the ganette 15cc motor, the boat was in VGC but I just had to restore it, the motor and esc I used is from gaint cod, the motor is a EMP 50/65 410kv with a 100amp ESC on 4cell lipo 5000 with a 70mm plastic prop, the speed is a bit over scale speed but the run times are up to 20 minutes.Brushless is the way forward, brushed motors are a thing of the past.
  • ianed57Sub-Lieutenant
    HI Chris,
    This sounds very exciting. I have a Sea Queen kit which I want to start and have put off whilst I research what to put in it. Any photos or video of your Sea Queen in action?

    What make of Lipo do you use? I'm just on the cusp of buying a couple and they seem to vary hugely in price. Presumably you got yours from Giant Shark?

    Any info gratefully received!

    Ian
THECAPT2012
Leading Seaman
SCOTISH RINGNET FISHER SCARBH
This is a scratch built 1;16 fishing/motor sailor from a free plan by james pottinger, made from old teak furniture with mahogany wheelhouse, technobots sound system, 12 volt power shower motor, the original was built by james adams at gourock in 1946 and is still sailing in the western isles of scotland.
THECAPT2012
Leading Seaman
Amelie Rose of Poole
Amelie is a 1:24 scale pilot cutter from the TV series the hungry sailors, scratch built from photographs of internet, lovely evening sail on bala lake.
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  • spacepete2000Recruit
    Wow . That is a really well done video of a really pretty boat . I really like those close passes .
  • Colin HFleet Admiral
    WOW what a fabulous sailing boat, on a fantastic venue,I'm jealous as hell, keep up the good work.
Dave M
Vice Admiral
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Sea Breacher
Not your typical submarine but certainly an unusual semI submersible. Scratch built by fellow club member Brian Clewes this is a most striking looking vessel. Fiberglass hull and moulded perspex window. Home built waterjet uses a large 900 (I think) brushed motor, water cooled speed controller and 14.4v LiPo. Looks really spectacular on the water and Brian is working on the ballast to enable the model to remain just submerged. Video to follow in due course.
Liked by rpbidgood and Brightwork and
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  • Captain-SteveLeading Seaman
    Yep that's the exact model I now own. Have you any bids of it on the water ?
    Liked by marky and matthew lowe
  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Hi Steve
    I did have some pics of this in the water but I have misplaced the file. if I find the video I will share.
    Dave
    Liked by John2 and AllenA
aprestney
Leading Seaman
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Walton Thames ASRL
Hi" to all model boat builders. I thought I would add my new project to this fireboat website for all to see ! I bought this from fleabay as a total wreck. She is a rare Scratch built from a plan of a Walton Thames RAF ASRL launch at 36 inch long & 8 inch wide.took me approx 6 months to do the rebuild. Brush painted with 5 assorted colours with decals working lights ect.
Walton Thames is now running on a new Johnston speed 600 electric motor. 50 amp speed controller 45mm pitched propeller.A 6 volt at4.ah which gives good running time & good scale speed. Photos are taken at Eaton park Norwich England. Enjoy. 😊
My next project will be a 1950s Aerokits/Keilcraft Sea hornet. " So watch this space "
Liked by mel
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  • aprestneyLeading Seaman
    Thank you fellow model boatmen for your kind comments.
    on my model boat builds
    Yes it would be a very good idea for a build blogg on my next project . 😉 A Prestney
  • jagman38Recruit
    I had the plans for a Walton Thames launch which I made in the UK before I emigrated to Canada in 1968. it's great to see one again.
Colin H
Fleet Admiral
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MV CAROLINE
This model was originally scratch built in 1964 by my Dad as a 15th birthday present for me,the length over all is 60.5" with a beam of 17.5" and a theoretical draught of 3.5",not sure as to the actual design but it is meant to be 1/12th scale, it was originally powered by a 12 Volt windscreen wiper motor out of an old Mercedes car, and the radio gear was a home made system as well, but both are now well beyond repair and I am fitting an MFA 800 Motor with a Fusion Aquapower ESC rated at 125amp. run by a new 2.4 Ghz radio system.
When I get to sea trials stage I will send Update and possible video footage.This boat along with the rest of my harbour, will be on view at the Abbergavenny Steam Rally this weekend June 3rd and 4th(Sunday Monday) in the model section marquee.
Liked by Madwelshman
Colin H
Fleet Admiral
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SEA SCOUT
Here are a few pics of my Scout which wwas originally built in 1958, but left in my parents loft when I left home in 1966, but thankfully still there when my Mum asked me to clear the attic for insulation installers last year.
So far have cleaned it and fitted a MabuchI Brushed motor of unknown power, but appears to work well at 6Volts running a 2 blade plastic prop 30mm 'S' type.
Havent got round to fitting radio gear yet, so have done tests as a free sailer, setting rudder on a slow arc and watching as I walk round pond.Will update as soon as next stage is complete.
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Lucky you and what a well preserved (restored?) and historic specimen.
  • Colin HFleet Admiral
    Thanks and no restoration work yet, but may have to coat hull as some seepage at joints.Will hopefully be able to keep model integraty without too much trouble.
Colin H
Fleet Admiral
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Mk2 Firefloat 93
Have been resurrecting this old 34 1/2" FIREBOAT which was originally built in 1958 from an aerokits kit, for the last 12 months. Went for first sail at Cwmbran on Wednesday, and I am pleased to say it performed very well, But needs a little tweeking to get balance right as she sits a little low at the bow. Having been given some great advice by the local club members, I will be moving the motor and mount further back, and reducing size of prop as it used too much power. But still I'm happy with the performance and the fact it didn't leek. Will update as soon as I've done the mods.
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  • Colin HFleet Admiral
    HI Dave thanks for comment, Cwmbran are certainly a friendlyand helpfull bunch and I'll be joining their club along with my wife, as she's now got a boat restoration of her own to do.(FAIREY HUNTSMAN 1/12th scale)
    Ill update as soon as I've had chance to do mods,
    trouble is an86 mile round trip to do testing runs on safe water at Cwmbran.
  • jelley_babyChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    HI Colin, This is a big thank you for your families help at Cwmbran last wednesday, if it had not been for your sons help my Sea Commander on its first run would probably be at the bottom of the lake. it's dry now but will need major work on it as some of the plywood has delaminated slightly. The motor, Receiver and servo work but the speed controller I think has died. I look forward to your next visit, on Sunday I sailed my 40 year old 34 inch Fairey Huntsman and think that I have at last got it to run reasonably well. Graham J from Cwmbran Club
larrywhetton
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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srcatch built sea queen
hello all here are a few pictures of scratch build of sea queen...
plank on frame using Ikea blind its a big boat so its a garden build to big for work shop ...
note the bobby 20in fun boat to give some idea of size more photos to follow ...Larry..
Liked by jacko
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  • ianed57Sub-Lieutenant
    I've enjoyed the various pictures of your Sea Queen Larry and it's always been one of my favourites- ever since I was about thirteen when one was completely out of my reach. I'm hoping to start one ( a Jotika kit) as soon as my present restoration- a Wavemaster- is complete.
    By the way I loved the Bobby- I've built two of those in my time, both gone west I'm afraid.
    How's Lulonga coming along?

    Ian
  • larrywhettonPetty Officer 2nd Class
    HI IAN,
    Thank you for interest, sea queen now been moth balled
    only built for jubilee , may sellit soon to make way for Arctic trawler need space , LUGONGA still waiting for drive units ,
    BOBBYS fun boats good seller mine are ply skined ....Larry...
tompallister
Petty Officer 1st Class
37.5 Foot Seaplane Tender 206
This slide show shows the build and final result of my scratch built Seaplane Tender. it is 1/12th scale and powered by 2 x 250 watt brushless motors. Built in 2011, it sails at Knightcote in Warwickshire and Tynemouth in the NE.
Liked by jbkiwi and hansv
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  • don83000Able Seaman
    Thanks Tom keep up the good work.
  • CraigRobothamPetty Officer 1st Class
    Great run of slides there , great job on the build to .
    Liked by cenbeth

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