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chugalone100
Commodore
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The Cat Boat Scale 3/4”= 1’.
This is my Catboat (alternate spelling: cat boat).
I made this for my son to have on his house.
When I bought this old model from EBay for little money but took me lots of hours to turn it the way it looks.
Is a sailboat with a single sail on a single mast set well forward in the bow of a very beamy and (usually) shallow draft hull. Typically they are gaff rigged, though Bermuda rig is also used. Most are fitted with a centreboard, although some have a keel.
The hull can be 12 to 40 feet long with a beam half as wide as the hull length at the waterline.
The type is mainly found on that part of the Eastern seaboard of the USA from New Jersey to Massachusetts.
Liked by RonBMK2 and jumpugly and
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chugalone100
Commodore
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Grand Banks Dory 16” Scale 1”
This model is a Laughing Whale kit I found on EBay. I made it for the wife because she want it to have a “Coastal motif” in our entertainment room.
Again I really hope is to your liking.
In these pictures you can see the sewing machine I bought so I could sew my own sails.
Liked by RodC and jbkiwi and
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  • BarrySWarrant Officer
    You did a very nice job on it! That will make a great display piece.
    Barry
    Liked by chugalone100
chugalone100
Commodore
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Friendship Sloop 1:12 scale
This my version of the Friendship sloop, also known as a Muscongus Bay sloop or lobster sloop, is a gaff-rigged working boat design that originated in Friendship, Maine around 1880 and has survived as a traditional-style sailboat.
This build is from an old Laughing Whale model and was given to me by the son of a great model builder that has passed away.
I know that this kit is r/c friendly but I did it as a static model.
Everything from the rub rails up is entirely scratch built. The Eagle figure head was hand sculpted.
Again I hope the model is to you guys’ liking.
Liked by Ronald and RodC and
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  • Newby7Fleet Admiral
    Great boat 👍👍👍👍👍👍 the detail
    Rick
    Liked by chugalone100
  • PeejaySub-Lieutenant
    Saving this one for inspiration. I have that kit in very early construction and after many years it is suffering from multiple moves, no space to build and multiple moves. Will have more space soon and fewer distractions.

    Yours is a beautifully built model, which would be proud o any mantel or display shelf!
    Liked by jbkiwi and Scratchbuilder and
philcaretaker
Commodore
Slim Nip 2
My Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip 2" evolved from many hours of enjoyment I have had building, sailing and re tweaking previous "Nips".
The Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip 2" was a natural progression from my recent uni rigged "Slim Nip"
I just had to explore how an extended (76cm) Bermuda rigged hull would look and sail ?.
Length - 760mm , Beam - 170mm , Mast - 1100mm (Deck to top).

Other Wee Nip videos for ref. No.42 No.164 No.205 plus many more here on RCSailing
Liked by KenThompson and hermank and
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  • RogerA1Warrant Officer
    She look really good. If she was mine I would try the following idea. Lower the jib boom closer to the deck, add a bit more camber into the sails and open the slot up between the jib and the main and the jib when the sails are pulled in.
    Just my thoughts enjoy sailing her
    Liked by hermank and Ronald
  • philcaretakerCommodore
    Hi Roger , all noted. I did put on an adjustable jib rack expecting to have "juggle" positions. With the weather starting to improve hopefully I can spend a bit more time working on the finer points. Someone once said to me , "you can get anything to sail , but its more difficult to get it to sail well" - How very true !!!!.
    cheers
    Phil
Albert90
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Testing results sofar of the SMIT harber tug
This kit from BillingBoats, the SMIT NEDERLAND was A harber tug in Rotterdam Netherlands build in 1979. There where 9 of this tugs working in the harber. You can find more of my building in https://www.modelbouwforum.nl/threads/smit-nederland-billing-boats.282005/

I’ve contact with old sailers of this tug, and they are follow me in Holland, and have a lot of information of these 1800 serie build Tugs, in that time,….
Now i’ve testing the lights and sound.

Tug is still under construction,…
Liked by Len1 and figtree7nts and
3 comments
  • RonBMK2Petty Officer 1st Class
    Beautiful model, great detail mate.
    Liked by Albert90
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Hi Albert90,

    Your Smit Nederland is superbly built, and I love the sound system!

    Pity we're so far away from each other?

    As, I'd love to do some tug boating competition with you?

    Also, Thanks for pointing out the wrong lighting on my mast!

    Regards,

    Ed-
    Liked by Albert90
philcaretaker
Commodore
Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip"
Seen here on on here maiden voyage this weekend - my Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip" evolved from many hours of enjoyment I have had building, sailing and re tweaking previous "Nips".
The Bermuda rigged "Slim Nip" was a natural progression from my recent uni rigged "Slim Nip" - I just had to explore how an extended (75cm) Bermuda rigged hull would look and sail ?.
The results so far are - Very pleasing !.
Liked by MouldBuilder and Colin H and
4 comments
  • philcaretakerCommodore
    Thanks for the comments guys !.
    Still a bit unsure what will happen when she gets a good blow ! - I don't enjoy sailing in a howling gale but I can alter the keel weight if necessary and alter the jib fixing point along with sail area combinations.
    Still all very suck it and see ! .
    Enjoy !
    Phil⛵
    Liked by Colin H
  • johnfMidshipman
    Well Done Phil,

    It's good to see you improving an already very successful design with a few very effective tweaks.

    We should always remember that even successful designs can be readily enhanced and\or improved by our capable members!

    Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. MBC. 😊😊😊
    Liked by Colin H
AndyB
Warrant Officer
Moonbeam with J class sails
Although the Moonbeam was a classic looking yacht, it was certainly over canvas. Therefore I decided to re-rig it with a Nottingham J class second set of sails. It seems well balanced and still looks like a classic yacht. The video is from its first sail.
Liked by DonW1 and figtree7nts and
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  • Derek 151Petty Officer 1st Class
    Andy,
    Part of my message was omitted. It should read -

    You will see that the email addresses are slightly different. Not sure which one to use but I was successful with the first one and that is the one that I have listed in my 'Contacts'.
    Derek.
    Liked by AndyB
  • ads90Warrant Officer
    The sails look good and your Moonbeam sails well. However, I think you have lost the original charm of a superb yacht that sails well in most winds. We have 3 Moonbeam yachts in our Club and they look stunning under full sail as intended.
Skippydrew
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
Morning at the lake
My children are young sailors in the making 😁
Liked by DWBrinkman and pressonreguardless and
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  • Colin HFleet Admiral
    That's really encouraging to know that youngsters are enjoying the hobby. Hopefully teaching them water safety as well. I'm for ever falling in when retrieving my models. Family think it's hilarious but it can be dangerous, so I try to stay dry nowadays.
    Cheers Colin.
    Liked by MouldBuilder and pressonreguardless and
  • SkippydrewChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Yes Colin I do try and teach them to behave accordingly around water, even more so because I can’t swim. That wouldn’t deter me from jumping in after them tho haha. Yes they are pretty good I just say. I’ve fallen in a couple of times, just as well it’s shallow ish around one edge.
    Cheers Jordan.
    Liked by Martin555 and pressonreguardless and
philcaretaker
Commodore
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Merry Christmas From The Buxton Model Boat Club !
Another chance to relive some memories of RC Sailing with the Buxton Model Boat Club from Winter to Spring and Summer to Autumn 2022.

Best wishes to all for the Christmas and the new year !.
You are welcome to visit us soon ! ⛵🚤

https://model-boats.com/places/60518
Liked by HappyHaggis and jbkiwi and
philcaretaker
Commodore
" 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.
Liked by HappyHaggis and pressonreguardless and
philcaretaker
Commodore
"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 -
Liked by jbkiwi and pressonreguardless and
philcaretaker
Commodore
" 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.
Liked by HappyHaggis and Mike Stoney and

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