DWBrinkman
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Rear Admiral · 5,527 pts
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Member since Aug 2021
Last online 4 hours ago
Age 74
About
Retired in 2020, I always had an interest in RC model boats and decided to get active in the hobby in retirement
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So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.
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52 boatsMidwest #957 Seguin
A FB Marketplace find. Needs ESC and Receiver upgrades, but otherwise looks pretty solid.
Midwest #984 Cranberry Isle Lobster Yacht
And ... the last item salvaged from the Estate Auction. Built as a static model, but I have every intention…
MHM Mermaid 1960's "Wooden Model Boat"
I was doing some cleaning/purging in my basement storage area the other day. I ran across my FIRST EVER mod…
12" Century Sea Maid
Not sure the origin. It looks to be a kit, but I'm not sure. It has a small electric motor, but no RC gear
M.A.C.K. Products; Legend Model Boats #702 1939 Century Thunderbolt
Picked up from the Estate of a gentleman who passed away. His widow is interested in keeping them local and…
Dumas #1247 Rangeley Tour Boat
PVC Hull, but planked for a more realistic look.
Midwest Boothbay Lobster Boat converted to Tour Boat
This one is destined for conversion to (undisclosed at this point) 7/27/25 Update: It took 3 years to get t…
13" and 6" Rubber Duckies
I always wanted a fun "boat" to entertain kids during our events. I started with the 13" Duckie, and in the…