Albion on a windy day at Eaton Boating Lake, Norwich.
Also some larger Thames barges and a yacht from visitors from Brightlingsea.
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Dragonforce 65s racing at Eaton Boating lake - Norwich Model Yacht Club - my first race! 👍
{"text":"Dragonforce 65s racing at Eaton Boating lake - Norwich Model Yacht Club - my first race! \ud83d\udc4d","subject":"Throstle","media":[{"id":"1504221815","name":"1504221815.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1504221815/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1504221815/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
The team behind Joysway Dragonflite 95 yacht. Can't wait for mine to arrive. I'm all fingers and thumbs.
{"text":"The team behind Joysway Dragonflite 95 yacht. Can't wait for mine to arrive. I'm all fingers and thumbs.","subject":"DRAGONFLITE 95","media":[{"id":"1506341865","name":"1506341865.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1506341865/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1506341865/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This very popular small sailing yacht from Proboat has a plastic cabin held tight by three strong magnets. Tricky to get off in a hurry, particularly if your fingers are cold, or you are an old 'Coffin Dodger' like myself with cold hands and very little grip. Here's a wee tip I hope any owner may find helpful.
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This very popular small sailing yacht from Proboat has a plastic cabin held tight by three strong magnets. Tricky to get off in a hurry, particularly if your fingers are cold, or you are an old 'Coffin Dodger' like myself with cold hands and very little grip. Here's a wee tip I hope any owner may find helpful.
more hooliganism from that power boat man !!! the cruiser is an ebay purchase and is carved from solid. it has a TAYCOL motor double special from the 1950's.
{"text":"more hooliganism from that power boat man !!! the cruiser is an ebay purchase and is carved from solid. it has a TAYCOL motor double special from the 1950's.","subject":"yacht","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ3BMyXq5LA"}
more hooliganism from that power boat man !!! the cruiser is an ebay purchase and is carved from solid. it has a TAYCOL motor double special from the 1950's.
SIG TO
RECPT: CICSM
ORIGIN: CICMUC. ZULU TIME 21:34:
CONTENT:
CONGRATS TO ALL. STOP:
SPLICE THE MAINBRACE. STOP:
PROCEED BEST SPEED PUB. STOP:
REFUEL AS REQUIRED. STOP:
SITREP ASAP. WITH EYEBALL. STOP:
CICMUC: END: **********
😎
SIG TO
RECPT: CICSM
ORIGIN: CICMUC. ZULU TIME 21:34:
CONTENT:
CONGRATS TO ALL. STOP:
SPLICE THE MAINBRACE. STOP:
PROCEED BEST SPEED PUB. STOP:
REFUEL AS REQUIRED. STOP:
SITREP ASAP. WITH EYEBALL. STOP:
CICMUC: END: **********
😎
i thought that power should give way to sail !!! you can have a lot of fun boating without spending much. this little Americas Cup yacht cost me a fiver in the flea market and after fitting a rudder servo it is brilliant fun !! Les Breame
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i thought that power should give way to sail !!! you can have a lot of fun boating without spending much. this little Americas Cup yacht cost me a fiver in the flea market and after fitting a rudder servo it is brilliant fun !! Les Breame
Yacht sails great. The power model owner needs educating regarding giving way to sail! Plenty of room for both models on that water without sailing in close quarters
Certainly a bargain at a fiver
Dave
Yacht sails great. The power model owner needs educating regarding giving way to sail! Plenty of room for both models on that water without sailing in close quarters
Certainly a bargain at a fiver
Dave
Just picked this up locally from a friend. Looking forward to taking it out to a swimming pool before sailing in the lake.
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ProBoat Westward V2 18-inch RTR Sailboat with 2.4GHz Radio System
Never let ideal conditions pass you by again with the Pro Boat® Westward™ sailboat. This compact sailboat makes it easy to hit the water whenever the opportunity presents itself. All you need to do to get water ready is attach the keel to the hull; that's it. Long gone are the days of having to assemble and rig before you can hit the waves. The Westward sailboat features a reliable 2.4GHz radio system you can enjoy sailing fun even from afar. No matter what your skill level is, the Westward™ is an excellent portable performer to have by your side when you want to ride the wind and waves with as little hassle as possible.
Features
Small-scale size allows for easy transportation
Mini-sail winch servo provides precision sail manipulation
Minimal setup time
Curable ABS hull
included 2.4GHz radio system
Specifications:
Hull Material - injection Mould
Trim Scheme Colours - Blue/White
Hull Type - Sailboat
Scale - 18 inch
Drive System - Sail
Length - 18.125" (460mm)
Beam - 4.375" (111mm)
Mast Height - 22.75" (578mm)
Radio - 2.4GHz Stick Transmitter, 2-Channel V3
Sail Area (Main) - 66" (1676mm)
Sail Area (Jib) - 45.75" (1162mm)
Sail Area (Overall) - 111.73" (2838mm)
Assembly Time - 1-3 Hours
In the Box
ProBoat Westward V2 18-inch RTR Sailboat
2.4GHz Stick Radio System
ProBoat Westward V2 18-inch RTR Sailboat with 2.4GHz Radio System
Never let ideal conditions pass you by again with the Pro Boat® Westward™ sailboat. This compact sailboat makes it easy to hit the water whenever the opportunity presents itself. All you need to do to get water ready is attach the keel to the hull; that's it. Long gone are the days of having to assemble and rig before you can hit the waves. The Westward sailboat features a reliable 2.4GHz radio system you can enjoy sailing fun even from afar. No matter what your skill level is, the Westward™ is an excellent portable performer to have by your side when you want to ride the wind and waves with as little hassle as possible.
Features
Small-scale size allows for easy transportation
Mini-sail winch servo provides precision sail manipulation
Minimal setup time
Curable ABS hull
included 2.4GHz radio system
Specifications:
Hull Material - injection Mould
Trim Scheme Colours - Blue/White
Hull Type - Sailboat
Scale - 18 inch
Drive System - Sail
Length - 18.125" (460mm)
Beam - 4.375" (111mm)
Mast Height - 22.75" (578mm)
Radio - 2.4GHz Stick Transmitter, 2-Channel V3
Sail Area (Main) - 66" (1676mm)
Sail Area (Jib) - 45.75" (1162mm)
Sail Area (Overall) - 111.73" (2838mm)
Assembly Time - 1-3 Hours
In the Box
ProBoat Westward V2 18-inch RTR Sailboat
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Throstle is a Draginforce65 yacht I am loving getting used to sailing her...discovering how she handles and improving my skills. Everyone I meet is so friendly too at the Norwich Boat club. Eating Park boating lake is a fabulous place... you must try it. I promise you will not be disappointed. Great relaxing cafe in the park too! Boing boing Baggies! 👍
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Throstle is a Draginforce65 yacht I am loving getting used to sailing her...discovering how she handles and improving my skills. Everyone I meet is so friendly too at the Norwich Boat club. Eating Park boating lake is a fabulous place... you must try it. I promise you will not be disappointed. Great relaxing cafe in the park too! Boing boing Baggies! 👍
Of course he won Douglas. He's miles in front. Ya can't see the others, as they're so far behind.
Nice photo Baggie. Eating park looks great. Another reason for visiting friends in Naaaarich 😀
Best wishes, Dave W
Of course he won Douglas. He's miles in front. Ya can't see the others, as they're so far behind.
Nice photo Baggie. Eating park looks great. Another reason for visiting friends in Naaaarich 😀
Best wishes, Dave W
Original design "Express Cruiser" type boat. Old home-made fiberglass hull built in UK in the 1970s and rescued from previous owner's garage. Model built during April-July 2015. Approx. 1/24 scale. in trying to emulate a Bertram Bahia Mar boat, I ended up with an originally fictitious design. Real life boat could be a 32-footer (9.75m) yacht. 3mm 9v LED navigation lights system. Runs on Mtroniks G2 3A Hyper BEC 6-12V 15A Constant controller, Biao123 A2122 brushless motor, and a NiMH 10.8v battery.
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Original design "Express Cruiser" type boat. Old home-made fiberglass hull built in UK in the 1970s and rescued from previous owner's garage. Model built during April-July 2015. Approx. 1/24 scale. in trying to emulate a Bertram Bahia Mar boat, I ended up with an originally fictitious design. Real life boat could be a 32-footer (9.75m) yacht. 3mm 9v LED navigation lights system. Runs on Mtroniks G2 3A Hyper BEC 6-12V 15A Constant controller, Biao123 A2122 brushless motor, and a NiMH 10.8v battery.
Model kit made on or about 1969 by defunct German firm Robbe based upon Chris Craft Roamer motor yachts of the era. Hull appears to be inspired on 1950s Chris Craft Constellation series. Model tried to emulate a 46 feet version. I got this one half-built and adapted as a gift for my child inspired in the "My Little Pony" characters. Approx. 1/20 scale. Authentic Chris Craft Roamer 46 measured 46 x 15 feet. it runs with a 4-bladed 40mm metal propeller, 320A 7.2V-16V ESC 30A constant, a NiMH 9.6v battery, and a Mabuchi 540 Motor.
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Model kit made on or about 1969 by defunct German firm Robbe based upon Chris Craft Roamer motor yachts of the era. Hull appears to be inspired on 1950s Chris Craft Constellation series. Model tried to emulate a 46 feet version. I got this one half-built and adapted as a gift for my child inspired in the "My Little Pony" characters. Approx. 1/20 scale. Authentic Chris Craft Roamer 46 measured 46 x 15 feet. it runs with a 4-bladed 40mm metal propeller, 320A 7.2V-16V ESC 30A constant, a NiMH 9.6v battery, and a Mabuchi 540 Motor.
Looks like a Graupner 'Commodore'. I built one in the 70s and looks identical (see pic)
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Altered Krick Lisa M model kit seeking realism. inspired on 1970s 40, 42 and 43 Hatteras, Uniflite and Viking Double Cabin American yachts. 9v LED navigation lights system. Approx. 1/20 scale. Real life boat could be nearly 39 x 13.7 feet. Similar real-life Hatteras 40 Double Cabin yacht measured 41 x 13.7 feet. Runs with NiMH 9.4v battery, an HPI Racing 1145 Gt 550 Motor 14.4V, and a 40mm 3 blade propeller.😁
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Altered Krick Lisa M model kit seeking realism. inspired on 1970s 40, 42 and 43 Hatteras, Uniflite and Viking Double Cabin American yachts. 9v LED navigation lights system. Approx. 1/20 scale. Real life boat could be nearly 39 x 13.7 feet. Similar real-life Hatteras 40 Double Cabin yacht measured 41 x 13.7 feet. Runs with NiMH 9.4v battery, an HPI Racing 1145 Gt 550 Motor 14.4V, and a 40mm 3 blade propeller.😁
Hi Krampus, there's another name needing some explaining! And yes I do know where it comes from having lived here for 30 years! Santa Claus' / St Nicholas' gruesome companion who scares all the kids who've been bad 😭 interesting choice 😉
Bademenuss / Hauchies; now I understand 😊 Kids are super inventive improvisers. My daughter couldn't get her tongue round elephant so it came out 'Lumplump'. 😊 Cheers Doug 😎
Hi Krampus, there's another name needing some explaining! And yes I do know where it comes from having lived here for 30 years! Santa Claus' / St Nicholas' gruesome companion who scares all the kids who've been bad 😭 interesting choice 😉
Bademenuss / Hauchies; now I understand 😊 Kids are super inventive improvisers. My daughter couldn't get her tongue round elephant so it came out 'Lumplump'. 😊 Cheers Doug 😎
Purchased on well known auction site. Boat very dusty/dirty but sound. it is from a Robbe kit that was around about 10 years ago and has timber decking, built-in auxiliary motor, navigation lights, etc. A deep clean followed by a re-paint of the superstructure, rub the decking down and varnish, followed by a complete rub down and re-paint of the hull brought her back to a fine yacht. She is about 40 inches in length and sails beautifully and has great presence on the water.
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Purchased on well known auction site. Boat very dusty/dirty but sound. it is from a Robbe kit that was around about 10 years ago and has timber decking, built-in auxiliary motor, navigation lights, etc. A deep clean followed by a re-paint of the superstructure, rub the decking down and varnish, followed by a complete rub down and re-paint of the hull brought her back to a fine yacht. She is about 40 inches in length and sails beautifully and has great presence on the water.
