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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Model Framing Jig

Re the:- Model Framing Jig from jbkiwi .

Seeing the time and effort other people put into their modelling hobby, and looking at the "build blogs" and forum comments on "Model Boats Website". I was prompted to share (with agreement) a couple of build (logs) blogs which would reach a wider audience via my youtube posts.
The intention is just to supplement and acknowledge ideas from all who share this common interest.
No monitorisation is received from this or any postings.
Other Ref:- RC Sailing:- No.154 Nordkap & RC Sailing:- No.162 Racing Sparrow

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Norway

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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First time build

RAF fire boat.

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DuncanPCommander4 years ago
Some photos of how I have laid out the various components in the compartments. I have my Lipo battery mounted laterally against the bulkhead in the cabin at the rear of wheelhouse (battery not shown). The battery is placed between the water-cooled ESC and the bulkhead. They are held in place with velcro as well as the extra battery box and RX box. I'm using a 3 bladed prop with a pro drive 35-42 brushless motor with a Viper 50amp water cooled ESC. The battery is a 3 cell 2200mah 11.1v Overlander battery. The RX is held in foam in an old business card plastic case along with a electronic switch to switch on the spotlight. In the aft compartment with the rudder is a 6v AAA battery box for the searchlight. When not in use, I keep the lipo battery in a fire proof bag inside a metal petty cash box for safety!😊
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NorwayPetty Officer 1st Class4 years ago
Thanks for the photos. Will study them as my build nears that stage.👍
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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

Racing Sparrow - Build Log on youtube

This Racing Sparrow was built by Buxton Model Boat Member Graham Royle.
Detail and precision are Grahams hallmark and it is a privilege for me to showcase some of his work through "RC Sailing" and the Model Boats Website.
(Note best viewed on big screen to allow for pausing !)

Model Boats Website also hosts other blogs of his ie. :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/106408 - Racing Sparrow
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653 - Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
https://model-boats.com/blogs/99841 - Rescue Launch
https://model-boats.com/blogs/68795 - Row,row, row
Phil

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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

RC Sailing No 161:- Racing Sparrow

Information provided by builder Graham Royle :- The "Racing Sparrow" is a 750mm RC sailboat designed by New Zealander Bryn Heveldt.
Plank on frame balsa construction , Grahams build log can be found here :-

https://model-boats.com/blogs/106408

Music :- bensound - onceagain
Enjoy RCSailing
Phil

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Great job Graham, looks to be sailing well for a first time out,- shame there was not enough wind to be able to put your foot down 👍👍👍 Another nice vid Phil, (better luck with the next ESC on the 'media boat') Keep them coming.

JB
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DWBrinkman

Rear Admiral 5 years ago

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Nordkap 476 followed me home from my Florida vacation ....

I had seen it listed on another website. I made arrangements to look at it while in Florida on vacation. Before I left, I found myself forking over cash. 😄😲
It is a Billings Nordkap 476.
I have pictures from his build log, I am also posting some of them.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

Lady J

Filmed mainly from my camera boat, this video illustrates a new model boat constructed by B.M.B.C member Dean Ratcliffe - see full information below for Build & Background info from Dean

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roycvFleet Admiral5 years ago
Hello may I put in my 2 pennorth? There should be a nice foamy bow wave to show she means business. You can get this by putting spaced verticle strip fenders at the bow that go into the water and disturb the waterflow to give a 'moustache'. So no increase in speed needed. Hope you do not mind this suggestion.

I have a Plaudit a very similar type of tug. The Port of London Authority had 2 tugs like this, (now sold on) the other called Plashet. Note the PLA in the names. Always a pleasure to run the model.
regards
Roy
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RonaldFleet Admiral5 years ago
Please show us how this is done?
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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

"Rescue Launch "

Grandad Graham was looking after his 7 year old grandson for the day, grandson Finley asked (several times) - he could help building a model boat. After he had gone home, Graham started to think about a boat he could help build. Graham had come across "HAkits" in a couple of blogs on the https://model-boats.com/ website, he then decided that their Rescue Launch would make a nice model for a 7 year old. The kit was duly ordered and arrived a few days later.
For more info see here :- https://model-boats.com/blogs/99841

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MadwelshmanLieutenant Commander5 years ago
The boat looks great, really nice.
I bet Grandad doesnt even get a look in now though 😂
Some great driving by Finley, smooth turns and not just flat out everywhere.

Very nice.

Will
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Graham93Vice Admiral5 years ago
Thanks Will,

Re the turns. The launch has a custom mixer built in to reduce the throttle on turns. The sharper the turn, the more the reduction. I didn’t want it rolling over attempting to turn flat out.😉

Grandad Graham93
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EdH

Midshipman 5 years ago

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Scratch built Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter

A change from Maid Rosalind Thames cruiser blog posts! This winter I added a removable keel and rudder extension to the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter I built in 2017. I wanted to produce a hull that was truly accurate above and below the waterline, and with the correct lead in the keel and in scale winds she sailed ok, but to get a model to sail realistically, you generally have to add a lot of weight deep down. The last picture shows that for regular display, the ugly keel and rudder extensions come off and the stand's extended legs unscrew. She stands 6' 2" with her new keel, and 4' 6" long. The trials were successful. She sailed beautifully, even tacking those overlapping headsails flawlessly, which is generally quite hard to do with RC! I have up to now only posted blogs as they happen, but I have full documentation of this build and can start a blog for it after Rosalind is finished, if it's OK to publish something from the past. I added a teaser build picture!

https://www.facebook.com/modelBoatsTrainsPlanes/videos/800923610583750/

🔗
Thank you Doug and Stephen for your help in getting the video to work. The stills give little idea of any movement but the video shows she was really trucking! Ed

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fireboatCaptain5 years ago
Hi Ed,

The link is fixed. The space in the URL is deliberately added to avoid some web browsers trying to stretch the page width. The gallery works a bit differently to the rest of the site (different code), but I've just enabled the displaying of links.

Thanks
Stephen
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EdHMidshipman5 years ago
Thank you Stephen and Doug for helping to get the video fixed. It makes a big difference to the post! Ed
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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 5 years ago

VINTAGE RUNABOUT, START SEQUENCE.

Transferred this from my build blog. Quick vid of the starting - sound/ smoke /water exhaust sequence (water not plugged in, but can be started a few seconds later than the smoke). Smoke starts first to heat up, then air pump (timer for 5 seconds delay) then water (TX switch,) - could put in another timer to make it fully auto, but enough spaghetti there already. Also handy for future water cooling if the motors need it (fan cooled so probably not needed.) Left stick is held over to start the sequence, then released to turn the smoke and air off.

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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

More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !

Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
Get close up and in slow mo ! - see the detail better.
Grahams "Build Blog" can be seen here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653

Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518

Phil.

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Martin555Fleet Admiral5 years ago
Hi Graham.
I have noticed you have not put her in your Harbour with information about her.

What do you have planned next ?

Martin555.
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Graham93Vice Admiral5 years ago
Hi Martin,

Thanks for the reminder. I’ll do that later today.

As for ‘what’s next?’ That’s a good question. I’m taking a break from model building for the next few months. I need a break from it and there’s lots to do around the house and garden. I’ll be sailing when I can, but not building. Doesn’t stop me thinking about what’s next though. I have a few ideas 🤔

Graham93
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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !

On the water again, Graham starts to evaluate his Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter.
Filmed 20th June 2021 - onboard with Grahams fixed cam, and with Gopro from my camera boat.

Grahams "Build Blog" can be seen here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653

Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518

Phil.

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Good video Phil, Graham's done a great job and she sails really well and looks the part. Must set my airboat up with a decent camera sometime.

JB
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Martin555Fleet Admiral5 years ago
I like the video Phil,
Graham's Ellen really looks good on the water.

Again excellent work Graham.

Martin555.
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