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chugalone100

Commodore 3 years ago

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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 Admiral3 years ago
Great boat 👍👍👍👍👍👍 the detail
Rick
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PeejaySub-Lieutenant3 years ago
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!
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Liked by jbkiwi and Scratchbuilder and

Ballast

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 8 years ago

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"Exuberent" DH142

South Devon Crabber :- Cygnus GM 32' 1/12 Scale. Donor hull 32" fitted out/scratch built. Replica of actual vessel that floundered off Weymouth in 1983. Model build started in 1981 and completed in 2018 !!!

Liked by hermank and stevedownunder and

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GrahamP74Sub-Lieutenant8 years ago
Such a great model and an even better story Alan, although there was a tragic and sad ending to the full size boat it is great to see such a fine model. Graham
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EricMB

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 5 years ago

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Atlantic 85 1/12 scale scratch-built

More work on the little boat today #lockdownfun

Liked by Martin555 and Ianh and

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Martin555Fleet Admiral5 years ago
Hi Eric.

Looking good.
I would be interested to see more photos of this Lifeboat and its crew.

Martin555.
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JeremyBB

Master Seaman 8 years ago

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Titanic

I built this 1/125th scale Amati kit of the Titanic over two years from 2016. it has enhanced etched brass details from Minibrass. Conversion for radio control involved making the hull waterproof with multiple layers of fibreglass cloth bonded with epoxy resin as well as the installation of a drive train and RC gear. With only a tiny rudder, steering is dependent on a mixer unit controlling the differential speed of the propellors.

#prop #hull #epoxy #kit #radio control #roof #rudder #resin #fibreradio #brass prop #12 scale #glass #epoxy resin #fibre glass #waterproof #mixer #built

Liked by Brightwork and rcmodelboats and

lesfac

Petty Officer 1st Class 8 years ago

17-28 Torbay Severn Lifeboat

1/12 scale Severn lifeboat kit from Speedline. Creeping towards completion but still a bit to do. Absolutely beautiful day and venue. 2 1/2 years to get to this point but really pleased with it and enjoying sailing it immensly.

#sailing #kit #lifeboat #tow #sail #12 scale #speedline

Liked by Brightwork and Helineil and

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral8 years ago
Hi Weedman, there are several of us on the site who have upgraded or are upgrading Southampton and Richardson (same thing - different name and colour scheme!) tugs.
Look for NPJ's Southampton thread, or just use the site Search function to look for 'Southampton or Richardson. The secrets you are looking for are there😉👍 Cheers, Doug 😎
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TheBlacksmithAble Seaman8 years ago
The Southampton has lots of screws around the deck but some are under the bollards so you need to remove them, there are two aft bollards which need to be gently prised loose but the others are scewed to the bulwarks.
I changed the radio in mine as well as the motor/gearboxes and fitted a v.tail mixer from www.mr-rcworld.co.uk with 2 speed contollers as well as converting the battery holder to take a six volt nimh pack. The effect is awesome.

Happy sailing😁
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lesfac

Petty Officer 1st Class 8 years ago

Severn Lifeboat 1/12 scale

I know I just posted a vid but this was such a lovely day at a lovely venue I have to share it

#lifeboat #12 scale

Liked by Donnieboy

lesfac

Petty Officer 1st Class 8 years ago

Severn Lifeboat 1/12 scale

This is a Speedline kit. its been 2 1/4 years to get this far. The build slowed in the second year but now I can sail it I think it will rekindle my enthusiasm. Theres still lots of detail to add .

#kit #lifeboat #build #sail #12 scale #speedline

Liked by Brightwork and rolfman2000 and

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RNinMunichFleet Admiral8 years ago
Nice job👍 love the wake she produces.
Will you call her 'Matilda'? Cos she does a lovely waltz!!😁
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Liked by Donnieboy
DonnieboyWarrant Officer8 years ago
Seeing it on the water should really spur you on to finish it.It's a lovely runner.Nice water you have there.Good job.
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twofloats12

Leading Seaman 10 years ago

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bojo

fusion 40 scratch 1/12 scale two motors plus sail winch first sail last sunday 🤔no wind but good for testing not finished yet but well on the way

#motor #scratch #sail winch #wind #sail #12 scale #winch

Liked by Inkoust and Northumbrian and

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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
Great looking Catamaran! 👍
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DonnieboyWarrant Officer8 years ago
Nice to have the option especially when the wind
disappears.Nice boat
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skiboo

Master Seaman 10 years ago

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my cygnus gm33 1/12 scale

a little bit more completed gunnels now complete net drum complete and gallows complete ready for new power block next thing to make scallop gantry tae make fit

#cygnus gm 33 #power block #cygnus gm33 #12 scale #cygnus

Liked by Dave M and jtdavid

skiboo

Master Seaman 10 years ago

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cygnus gm33

1/12 scale cygnus gm33 building as a scalloper powered by a 600 matroniks motor will have full electrics size 33ins long x14 ins beam x 6ins draft

#build #cygnus gm 33 #motor #cygnus gm33 #12 scale #matroniks #electric #cygnus

Liked by Dave M

SkipperVGMBC

Petty Officer 2nd Class 10 years ago

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My 1.12 Scale Arun Lifeboat

Running on Twin Brushless Motors. At Cold Knap Lake Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan.
www.vgmbc.org

Motors Are E-Max GT2820/07

#brushless motor #lake #lifeboat #motor #brush #brushless #12 scale #twin motor

Liked by jfstoker and circle43nautical and

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SkipperVGMBCPetty Officer 2nd Class10 years ago
Hello Skegness..I am using 2 E-Max GT2820/7 brushless Motors. These Are UK purchased from BRC Hobbies (based Northolt) Cost £20.95 each.. these are 850 KV..using Twin Mystery RC 70A Forward Backward 2-7s Brushless ESC (with Ubecc) about £20 or less on EBay (HK).

Run Time..1 Hour, mix of fast and slow Sailing..Depends on use.
Using 2 X 7.2 NMH Volt Battery Packs..at 5000mah each.

She Goes Like fast, and cuts through water lovely.
Have A Similar Setup (Different Emax Motors) in my Models By Design interceptor 42 Boat (42 inch length)..Tooo Fast for me..lol..Any Other info PM me for phone number..Happy Sailing
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SkipperVGMBCPetty Officer 2nd Class10 years ago
E-Max Number is GT2820/07..sorry about my error
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colindavies

Master Seaman 10 years ago

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HMAFV Stirling

Stirling was one of the last generation of Rescue & Target Towing Launches built for the RAF and were designated Mk 3 RTTL and were delivered in the mid 1970's. The model is 1/24 scale and is 39inches L.o.a completed November 2015 from donated hull, all else is scratch built. twin 555 motors running at 12v with 2 x 6v 4a sla batteries in parallel, gives a good scale speed, and has about 45min endurance..

#donate #hull #model #motor #scratch #batteries #tow #scratch built #12 scale #twin motor #hmafv stirling #target towing launch #built

Liked by Jim and robtroi and

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colindaviesMaster Seaman10 years ago
I've added two new photos, one the real Stirling in Plymouth Sound, and the view from astern.
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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
Great job on the green deck it makes all the detail come alive!
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