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RudyM

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 5 years ago

Record Day at Sonstraal Dam

Here is a look at the boats at Sonstraal Dam, home of the Northern City Model Boat Club, where on 26 February the Annual Record Day hosted by the Western Cape Model Boat Club brought more than 140 boats to the dam.
While some were just floaters, and some sank trying, there was a good collection of models actually in action.
One of them was the 1,5m Steam Tug, Miamota

The video was taken with an iPhone mounted in front of the bridge of the Smit London Tug boat with LOA of 1.7m

Liked by Colin H and DWBrinkman

RudyM

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 5 years ago

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Onboard the Chriscraft Constellation - Odessa

The Odessa is fitted with a action camera to record her journeys. This video was produced as a trial. The Odessa has recently been resprayed in metallic red and the little dingy was removed.
She now also has a crew of three.
1:20 scale - Lindberg kit built.

Liked by Colin H and DWBrinkman

RudyM

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 5 years ago

Smit Nederland

Here's a video taken of a 1:34 scale Smit Nederland tug.
Enjoy!😊

Liked by MouldBuilder and figtree7nts and

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MouldBuilderAdmiral5 years ago
Inspiration to complete yours Ed??😬
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figtree7ntsAdmiral5 years ago
Hi Peter,

I know right!

One day?

It'll get completed!

I hope...........👍
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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

Nordkap 476

Following the "Video log" of Nordkap 476 - here is a video of the maiden voyage carried today with Adrian at the helm

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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 5 years ago

AMPHITRUCK, FUN IN THE ESTUARY

Almost perfect conditions for a better video today. Bit late in the afternoon, but I can't control the tides. Bit soggy in places, but the truck managed most of it. Enjoying seeing what the truck will handle.

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figtree7ntsAdmiral5 years ago
It looks like a lot of fun!

Cheers, Ed
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Hi Ed, it is quite fun to play with, and just something a bit different.

JB
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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

RC Sailing No.154 - Nordkap

Here we have a "Video log" of Nordkap 476 - a Bllling Boats kit of a deep water trawler from the 1970`s .
Built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Adria Lucas

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philcaretaker

Commodore 5 years ago

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Autumn 2021

Filmed in Autumn 2021 with members of the Buxton Model Boat Club.
Using Gopro, FPV Camera and Video Monitor to assist "Getting the shot in frame from different angles" - "Not easy trying do do everything at the same time " !. - Just For Fun !

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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Good stuff Phil, that'll make life easier,-pan and tilt next?

JB
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DWBrinkman

Rear Admiral 5 years ago

Nice video of the 8-8-21 Lighthouse Night

These events are always have nice participation

Liked by RNinMunich and Mike Stoney and

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DWBrinkmanRear Admiral5 years ago
Thank You for the kind words!
That was his first time out with that boat. It was listed locally on Facebook Marketplace (He beat me to it by mere minutes ... sigh). Since that outing, he has taken some weight out of the boat, it sits higher in the water now.
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DWBrinkmanRear Admiral5 years ago
Our pond is part of a city park, a very nice setting! The long skinny one is the one in my videos. It is used by scale boats, and general sailing. The larger one below it is recommended for fast electrics. Gas boats are not allowed.
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DWBrinkman

Rear Admiral 5 years ago

Our Club has 2 "Lighthouse Night" events each summer.

These videos are from our 8-8-21 Lighthouse Night

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dave976

Captain 5 years ago

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Master Hand seen at CreweMBC sail Monday 8th Nov 2021

Brian Clewes brought along a nice example of his scratch built Master Hand retired fishing boat, for a sail. When larger more powerful mechanised boats were introduced this type was abandoned. Many were rescued and turned into pleasure / racing type craft and that is what this model depicts. Not seen for some years but is ageing well. The static pics will be of interest to any modeller considering making a scale sailing ship of this type. I did film some video and will share this later when edited.
enjoy
Dave

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NerysFleet Admiral5 years ago
Beautiful boat, I love these fishing boats, what is she based on a Brixham or a Lowestoft boat?

Cheers, Nerys
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dave976Captain5 years ago
Here are a couple taken at at show.
It's the Lowestoft boat.

Dave
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jbkiwi

Fleet Admiral 5 years ago

AIRBOAT RUNNING ON THE OREWA ESTUARY

Nice calm night last night, so thought I'd go down an disturb the peace. Camera battery must have been going flat as the sound/picture sync was miles out, but you'll get the idea, (the sound is ahead of the picture by about 4 seconds) Might try for a better one when it's lighter and the battery is fully charged. YT also distorts a good video in the transfer for some reason (my HD camera anyhow)

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Newby7Fleet Admiral5 years ago
Looks good JB Great looking lake
Rick
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jbkiwiFleet Admiral5 years ago
Hi Rick, it's actually a tidal estuary (Orewa River) which doesn't look as good when the mud's in😁 (arrow is where I was for perspective). Get some good pics of sunsets from there at times. There's a walk/cycleway round the entire estuary which is pretty nice. Star is my place, so quite handy for boating. I was running the airboat from beside the boat ramp.

JB
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