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Dave M
Vice Admiral
Original Aerokits Solent Lifeboat
Decided to sail the Solent so took some video to share. Uses 2 Bhuler 12v brushed motors with 4 bladed 45mm PropShop props and 12v 12AHr SLA. Twin Electronize ESCs. Radio is Futaba 6Ex but I will probably change to the Taranis so I can get better control using some bespoke Tx settings to co-ordinate the props and rudder.
Lifeboat crewe had been on a night out so not quite vertical. Aplogies for the shaky video, it's difficult to sail and video at the same time.
Liked by olly49 and John2 and
2 comments
  • lesliebreameChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    very nice boat and yes it is difficult to video and sail at the same time ! try to get someone else to steer while you video !! using a tripod is best. Les Breame
    Liked by Dave M
  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Thanks for your feedback.
    I was using a monopod so I could pan and follow the model. I agree the tripod works much better. All my fellow sailors were otherwise engaged unfortunately.
    Dave
none
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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Ayton cross or as close as..
I bought a used hull of the Ayton Cross and look all over the internet for some plans but found none.
I did find a lot of images though.

I bought most if not all of the fittings and since have decided that the way to go is to make what you can from what I can get hold of.

So all other model boats are and will be scratch made.
I have two on the burner at the moment.

Anyway some of the Ayton Cross looks right some of it does not.

But I can always do it again as I hopefully get a little better.
This one again is awaiting Ballast and it will be ready to go.
I fitted two Engel 12 volt motors and made the mounts in grp then Laminated them into position..

Everything has been hand painted and slightly aged .

The bow thruster was made using some household plumbing pipe a small propshaft Again home made and it works very well.

Something to play with as I build hopefully better.
Liked by chugalone100 and John2 and
2 comments
  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Mobile Marine produce a kit and Model Boats did an article http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/ayton-cross/473/.
    The model looks authentic. Any chance of on water shots
    Dave
  • buglerAble Seaman
    If you research who the original builders were, then the plans would be most likely be available from the archives of the builders. in most cases where vessels were built in Scotland for instance, the plans, if available would be held either by the Glasgow University Archives or the Scottish Archives. Although there are costs involved in obtaining copies of the originals, it is well worth it in the long run so that the details is correct. The model looks great.
twofloats12
Leading Seaman
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bojo
fusion 40 scratch 1/12 scale two motors plus sail winch first sail last sunday 🤔no wind but good for testing not finished yet but well on the way
Liked by Inkoust and Northumbrian and
2 comments
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Great looking Catamaran! 👍
    Liked by Mataroa
  • DonnieboyWarrant Officer
    Nice to have the option especially when the wind
    disappears.Nice boat
davidhgreatbatch
Warrant Officer
MV Balmoral;
Scratch built on a modified GRP hull, finished building her at the start of this year, powered by two 385 electric motors. Sail her on Mary Stevens Park Pool Stourbridge
Liked by circle43nautical and Brightwork and
2 comments
  • John2Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Good job 👍
  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    BRAVO ZULU!
davidhgreatbatch
Warrant Officer
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TSS Manxman
Isle Of Man Ferry TSS Manxman Scratch built in 1/87 scale in 2016 on a GRP hull. Powered by two 385 electric motors. Sail her on Mary Stevens Park Pool, Stourbridge
Liked by NicolasM and Brightwork
2 comments
  • cenbethWarrant Officer
    She looks really nice. How long did she take you to complete? is she based on a fibreglass hull or are you working from scratch?
    Well done.
    Edward
  • davidhgreatbatchWarrant Officer
    As I am retired she only took about 10 months to build and is based on a "Models By Design" GRP hull. The rest of the model is scratch built. You can view her sea trials and more details on you tube.
    Liked by Brightwork and Inkoust
barnet
Able Seaman
Tug 'DHB Dauntless'
Scratch Built 1:32 scale Dover Harbour Board Tug, DHB Doughty.
The main hull is a standard Damen hull purchased from Mobile Marine Models, see their website for Portgarth.
the hull is fitted with 2 x T12 Motors for the main propulsion,2 x 60 degree kort nozzles for steering, with 2 x purpose made brass props.
Also fitted is a 12v Graupner water pump for the working fire monitor and Fwd spray bar, 2 x Mtronks 15 amp ESC's, Futaba steering servo and Futaba 40 MHz Receiver.
Approx Dimensions including fendering Loa 41" Beam 14"
Liked by circle43nautical and John2 and
2 comments
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Excellent looking Tug, Wish the video was longer. 👍
  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    BRAVO ZULU! THAT BOAT IS BEYOND BELIEF. NICE RESCUE OF THE BEAR IN DISTRESS, TOO.
davidhgreatbatch
Warrant Officer
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HMS Sussex
1/128 Scratch Built on a GRP hull. Built her 20 Years ago and sail her on Mary Stevens Park Pool, Stourbridge.
Powered by four 385 electric motors
Liked by Brightwork and RNinMunich
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  • RNinMunichFleet Admiral
    Looks great 👍 Same scale as my Belfast and Graf Spee. Shame we can't re-enact the Battle of the River Plate! I live in Munich.
    If you ever come to Bavaria .... Cheers, Doug 😎
    Liked by Dave M
cormorant
Lieutenant Commander
Pilot Boat
Recently built from an Aeronaut kit, this is a 1/24th scale Pilot Boat based on a German design. Powered by two 540 brushed motors with 3 bladed brass props it attains something like scale speed. The colour is Volkswagen Bright Orange, courtesy of Halfords and the non-slip deck is acrylic green mixed with silver sand then covered with a silk finish varnish.
The boat was filmed at an illuminated regatta staged by Bournville Model Yacht and Power Boat Club on their lake in Bournville, Birmingham
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Liked by John2 and suntugs and
4 comments
  • cormorantLieutenant Commander
    Hi Colin
    Yes, I did brush paint the deck with an inexpensive acrylic.
    The sand mix was trial and error. I started off with a thin mix and gradually added more sand, testing it on scraps of plastic, until I was happy.
    A brushed coat of satin varnish waterproofed and added to the realism.
    Best of luck.
    Steve
  • ColinTPetty Officer 2nd Class
    Thanks Steve I will let you know how I get on.
    Regards Colin
figtree7nts
Admiral
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San Pedro
The San Pedro is a North American Push Boat.

She weighs in at 21 lbs
L.O.A. is 30"
Beam is 12"
Draft is 3" 5/8"

Her Engine Room Consist of:

Two MFA 919D 540 Type Motors with Single Ratio Metal Gearbox 2.5:1 Reduction
Two Mtroniks Viper Marine PNP 15
One Action Electronics Throttle & Rudder Mixer
Two 6 Volt SLA Batteries in series
Running time is estimated at 2 hrs
Liked by suntugs
manyboats
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Tsekoa
Enjoyed making this superb kit from model slipway. Having to cut out the polystyrene sheets proved to be no problem. With 2 motors and bow thruster, thought it would be good for the steering competitions, but its a bit wide in the beam for our rather tight course. Working searchlight and rotating radar.
Liked by Sinc5508 and Inkoust
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