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RETSUB12

Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

STINGRAY

SCRATCH BUILT IN FIBRE GLASS IN 1995 FROM THE TV FILMS🤓

#scratch scratch #glass #fibre glass #built

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John2Chief Petty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
I want one!
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reilly4

Warrant Officer 9 years ago

HMS Triumph

HMS Triumph - Trafalgar Class Submarine at Albert Park Lake, Melbourne. There is a previous post with this submarine. it is scratch built and uses Engel piston tanks as its diving system. it has been in operation over 30 years. This is the first time it has carried a camera.

#lake #submarine #sub #scratch scratch #albert park #system #camera #built

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lesliebreameChief Petty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
nice video and the sinister music suits !!! lesbreame
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Rod

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

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HMNZS Te Kaha

Scratch built model of New Zealand Frigate completed 17 years ago
Sailed well but now ready for refit with new engines and more modern RC fittings
Will complete a Build Blog when I commence the refit

#fittings #model #engine #build #scratch scratch #build blog #scratch build #frigate #built

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Hugh

Master Seaman 9 years ago

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Skye

Scratch built. Copy of Scottish fishing trawler with belt drive to propeller shaft from small electric motor

#motor #prop #electric #trawler #scratch scratch #propeller #prop shaft #built

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solo1274

Master Seaman 9 years ago

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Norman McLeod Rogers

A Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
Built 1967 @ Canadian Vickers Montreal
Currently owned by the Chilean Navy
The model was scratch built from the plans supplied by Marine Modelling int.
The model is to 1:120 scale and is 750mm long
The model is based on the original build of the vessel.

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! Very fine replica, sir. in relation, I am about to build a 1:48, 35" USCG 140' Bay Class Icebreaking tug, USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101). I was fortunate to sail aboard her in the mid '80s, and it's a pipe dream come true to build a scale RC replica of her. in fact, I have the matching 1:48 hull of a USCG 210' WMEC, USCGC VIGOROUS (WMEC-627), that I served aboard prior to.
I am just now beginning to research CCG rescue vessels & small craft. I reckon that will take another adult childhood to discover!
THANK YOU! HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY. FAIR WINDS & FOLLOWING SEAS
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Rod

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

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HMCS Agassiz

Basically scratch Built except for the hull supplied by Fleetscale
Scale 1:48
Canadian Corvette and powered by single screw Saito steam engine
Lighting throughout with bilge pump and Asdic sound system
Sails scale speed beautifully with smoke generator adding realism
To steam power

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reilly4Warrant Officer9 years ago
A very good effort. A video of it sailing would be awesome.👍
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RodChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
Will do but having trouble programme accepting the video of it sailing
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RedRider

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Her Majesty's Savior

This is a Dumas Coast Guard Life boat lit given to me from my now wife for Christmas 2014. I've scratch built model planes (50 years ago) but never a boat. So, I'm learning on the job, as they say. Just started on the power train this past week before I do any top deck work.

#model #deck #dumas #scratch scratch #christmas #built

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
That's a great model kit. I have built several Dumas kits over the years and have never been disappointed. They allow you to use your imagination and skills; but my first RC project some28 years ago was a Billings Boats 1:20 USCG 44 foot Motor Lifeboat like yours with an ABS hull and wood superstructure. To be honest, I've been working on her for as long as I've been a father! Always adding details or overhauling, I reckon. A couple of years ago I took her apart and repainted the hull. Now I am periodically reassembling her with the original fittings. My present project is a Barracuda RC Boats 1:12 USCG 52' Motor Lifeboat, of which there are only three kits world-wide. The actual MLB "Triumph" (CG-52301, 2 were built in 1935) was lost with all hands during a rescue attempt off Cape Disappointment, WA in January 1961.
My Father built strong aircraft, and I always preferred boats. I overbuild my boats in the same manner. My weakness is that I can't wait for the glue to dry. Looks good & keep up the great work! GO CUBS!
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RedRiderPetty Officer 1st Class8 years ago
Hello Folks,

Have gotten away from this project until recently. Am in the process of assembling the top deck. Have a question? .....
Has anyone used a glue gun in their assemblies, whether it be for only a few parts or more?

Anyway, here's where I'm at recently....
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nobby

Recruit 9 years ago

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Nobby

Morecambe Bay Prawner (Nobby)
Scratch built from plans in a woodworking mag 30+ years ago.

Just completed Thames Barge (Isla May)

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Good to see an onwater pic. Have you tried in less calm conditions?
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tonyp

Leading Seaman 9 years ago

Sussex

This is a scratch built 1828 paddle steamer. A steam assisted schooner rig paddler. Pioneer of ocean steam
Scale 1:60 Actual size of deck, 165 feet. The crest on the side represents the following.
Martello Tower - Bexhill-on-sea
Seahorses - Eastbourne
Saxon Crown - East-Sussex.
Ships of the same class
1821 James Watt 1825 Calpe 1832 Rhadamanthurs
1836 Unicorn 1837 Sirius
The boat was built by Peter Allday some 20-plus years ago

#steam #deck #scratch scratch #paddle steamer #tow #steam boat #paddle boat #built

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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 10 years ago

PS Waverley

Scratch Built on a GRP Hull 10 years ago

#hull #scratch #waverley #grp hull #scratch built #built

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Dave MVice Admiral10 years ago
Realistic looking model sailing at scale speed. A pleasure to watch, thank you for sharing
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
Simply brilliant 👍👍👍
Highly appropriate soundtrack too
"Sound action stations Number One, Tally Ho"!!! 😉

Something went wrong here? This applies to David's brilliant HMS Sussex video that I just watched !? 🤔 But this vid is neat as well, 'cool vibes' to go with it 👍
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 10 years ago

HMS Sussex

Scratch Built on a GRP Hull. Built her 20 years ago and sail her on Mary Stevens Park Pool, Stourbridge

#hull #pool #scratch #grp hull #hms sussex #sail #scratch built #built

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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
She has interesting history. Thank You, for sharing a Video of your Model.
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
Now attached to correct vid (I Hope 🤔)

Simply brilliant 👍👍👍
Highly appropriate soundtrack too
"Sound action stations Number One, Tally Ho"!!! 😉

Must get around to sticking my HMS Suffolk together!
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davidhgreatbatch

Warrant Officer 10 years ago

TSS Manxman

Scratch built on a GRP hull. Built her in 2016 and sail her on Mary Stevens Park Pool, Stourbridge

#hull #pool #scratch #grp hull #sail #scratch built #tss manxman #built

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cenbethWarrant Officer10 years ago
Looks good. Well done!
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ThreelegsLeading Seaman9 years ago
A lovely model. Having built one myself I appreciate the work. I love the presentation and the National Anthem!
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