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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

" Bill & Ben " Christmas greetings

Graham Royle is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club, he is also the creator and proud owner of "Bill & Ben" who have provided much entertainment to young and old a like, as they "Skull" around our local lake here in Derbyshire.
Graham informs me that Bill & Ben also have a new mate is coming to visit them early next year ???? - so watch this space !!.

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Martin555Fleet Admiral4 years ago
I am waiting to see the rivalry between Ben, Bill and Kenny the Kayaker , It will be like watching some sort of soap opera LOL!!

Martin.
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philcaretakerCommodore4 years ago
FYI:- See also previous Bill & Ben Videos on RC Sailing .
These are directly accessed though youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@RCSailing1/videos
No. 93 No.98 No.100 No.123

👍Phil ⛵
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

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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

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

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"Camera Nip"

Just for fun thought I would revisit a " fan assisted " Wee Nip . Looking again at issues such as noise, focus, changes in light and the suitability for various camera platforms for close encounters!.
Tested here at our local lake with the Buxton Model Boat Club.

(Dont forget to select the"cog" icon to veiw in HD quality on youtube)

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

"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 -

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

"J Class Yacht "

The " J Class " model yacht here was filmed at Mill Rythe with the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.
Many thanks to owner Greg and all the members for their hospitality. !

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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Hi Phil
That 'J' is a truly beautiful vessel👍👍
She is a pleasure to watch while underway😊😊
Trev
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AndyBWarrant Officer4 years ago
A proper yacht, if only all sailing boats were so elegant.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

" 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.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Thankyou ! - Hayling Island Model Boat Club

A few more clips from my recent visit to Portsmouth and to meet with members from the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.
Thanks for your hospitality guys !
⛵😎

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philcaretakerCommodore4 years ago
Cheers Trev !
I hope to visit a few more Model Boat Clubs next year - just to see who does what !!.
Enjoy your sailing !!.
Phil⛵
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Thanks for your videos, Phil
I do enjoy them as I am sure many others do.😊😊
Trev
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LewZ

Admiral 4 years ago

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"Whaleback" Freighter

I know this is not one of my boats, but belongs to one of our club members. It is a 1/48 scale model of a "whaleback" freighter. The real George Washburn was built in 1885 had a length of 320 feet. What is unique about this is it had a almost tubular cross-section hull. Many times I heard visitors call it a submarine.

Jim's model includes horn sound, lights, homemade smoke generator and a ballast fill/empty system to reduce transportation weight. Video Link (this is not on YouTube, you have to copy this link to your browser to see the video): http://ssmbc-fl.org/Videos/Video-03-30-2014-01.mp4 (😮The link icon below WILL NOT WORK!😮)

I though some of you might enjoy this wonderful scratch built model!

Lew

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LewZAdmiral4 years ago
Ron, I will not go into too much detail on Jim. He is retired, in his early 70's, and has building models since before I met him about 12 years ago. He doesn't bother with computers too much but enjoys his Canon digital cameras.

The story of building the model of the "Whaleback" seems to stem from where is lived many years ago up in the great lakes area of the U.S.

Jim is a laid-back person and deeply interested in building his models. Most of them are 1/48 scale, but in recent years he took a turn and started going after some complicated kits, some out of production for many years, like Sterling kits he found on Ebay. Other recent builds include some WWII battleships, plastic models that are motorized for RC.

One unique thing about Jim is all (I believe) of his models involve gear reduction between the motor(s) and shaft(s). He hand makes small parts where many people will avoid the small details. Here is a video of one of his other models, the City Of Buffalo:

There are a lot of photos of his work on our website... http://ssmbc-fl.org

Lew
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ZdenekBAble Seaman4 years ago
In Polish magazine "Modelarstwo Okretowe", there is a plan available for such a whaleback design (http://www.modelarstwookretowe.pl/index.php?p=19&s=numer_opis&id_n=38 ).
Maybe it could be of help...

Zdenek
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

"Venetian Evening Sailing"

Held this year on 30th of October 2022, the "Venetian Night Sailing" is an annual event which is always popular amongst Buxton Model Boat Club members and the local community.

Very sorry our local member Graham93 couldn`t be with us due to unforeseen circumstances.

Graham, look forward to seeing you back soon with "Bill & Ben" and maybe "Kayak Kev" !!!.

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Graham93Vice Admiral4 years ago
“I’ll be back” 😂🤣
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Great Vid Phil,
I especially like the sub👍👍
Trev
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club"

My visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club".
Greg, many thanks for the warm welcome extended by yourself and the other members at both Emsworth and at Mill Rythe last week. Nice to see such a nice selection of boats.
Take care and thanks again to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club".
Phil