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🎬 Moonbeam with J class sails
7 hours ago by AndyB (
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Although the Moonbeam was a classic looking yacht, it was certainly over canvas. Therefore I decided to re-rig it with a Nottingham J class second set of sails. It seems well balanced and still looks like a classic yacht. The video is from its first sail.
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That looks really nice! May I suggest 4 or perhaps 6 big winches on deck? Well done, sails very well and looks the part.
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🎬 STEAM LAUNCH VULCANIA WITH CALLIOPE
3 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Saw this boat on a random facebook page and thought it was brilliant. Found a YT vid of her in Paris. she really gets around - https://www.steamboat.org.uk/user.php?id=62761
A challenge for R/C steam nuts😁
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A challenge for R/C steam nuts😁
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2 days ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Excellent, JB!!
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🎬 Dusseldorf Final monitor Operation
6 days ago by MouldBuilder (
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Further information can be seen on my build blog. This is the first of three monitors to be completed. Now on to the other two.😀
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6 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Excellent job Peter,
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6 days ago by 🇭🇺 MouldBuilder (
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Hi Bruce.
I have got it working but not before carrying out some modifications. Firstl was one of the geared motors would not fit as it wanted to go through the deck cover. I made a small tool box, cut the cover and covered the end of the motor. The second was that the lift height would never get the boat over the railings. I added a 40mm spacer to increase the height. All is good now.😊 
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💬 Re: Dusseldorf Final monitor Operation
6 days ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 (
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Looking goodThese monitors were interesting putting together. it took me a while to get them set up On my Dusseldorf. still having problems getting my boat davit working. have you got your going yet?
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6 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman (
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That is awesome! VERY nice work!
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🎬 Stanchion instillation on my Winter Project
9 days ago by GARTH (
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Got some Stanchions for my scratch build Andrea Gail so did a litte video on one of the Stanchions.
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💬 Re: Stanchion instillation on my Winter Project
9 days ago by 🇬🇧 neilw (
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This is one of the next jobs I need to do on the Perkasa, not looking forward to it, especially making sure the 0.7mm brass rod I’m using for the lines is kept kink free.
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9 days ago by 🇬🇧 NickD (
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Where did you obtain them please.
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💬 Re: Stanchion instillation on my Winter Project
9 days ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Looks Good, Garth👍👍
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9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Stephen T (
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what size are they
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🎬 .... early January 2023
14 days ago by RC Sailing (
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A mild start to 2023 enticed a small number of Buxton Model Boat Club yachting enthusiasts down to the local boating lake.
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🎬 Russian towboat barge project
20 days ago by jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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Dry fitting the amphibious truck on the barge for a bit of fun. - A bit optimistic,- 5mm each side😁, might be a smidge top heavy?
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
13 days ago by 🇬🇧 MotoPilot (
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19 days ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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That's my problem too JB, the boats are taking over the house😮😮
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Thanks Phil, it'll make a good camera platform 😁
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19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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I'll need a bigger house Trev😁
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
19 days ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker (
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Crackin` job jb !⛵👍😁
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
19 days ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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What a Great Video Martin!!
Thanks for Sharing. What do you think JB, Next Project? Yeah, I know easy for me to say😂😂😂 Trev ▲
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Hi Martin, I have this vid book-marked from last year (see my reply to Dave) it came a close second, (think I even posted your vid mid last year for some reason, probably something you suggested made me do it😂) Might have been before I did the Amphitruck come to think of it?
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19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Funny you should say that Dave, as it was a toss-up between that and the tow boat, even have the vid which Martin has posted, bookmarked from last year.
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19 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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As the guys have said this would be interesting to see you make.
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19 days ago by 🇺🇸 River Rat (
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Hmmm, M3 amphibious pontoon bridge. That is an interesting subject for a world class builder like yourself JB...your skill is awesome, keep it coming 👍👍👍 Thanks, Dave
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
19 days ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Do behave Trev😂 do you mean something like this ?😁
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19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Don't forget the truck floats Martin, would probably launch very nicely from the barge 😁 just put the ramp down and drive in ! (barge would probably pop out like a cork in the other direction 😁)
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19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Hi PJ, I'm not really serious about carrying the truck, as it can sail by itself (amphibious) I was just seeing if it was possible to fit it on, (maybe just for a photo on the water. Not sure how stable it will be with that much weight on top. A few tank tests coming up I think.
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
19 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Hi Ron, don't think I have enough room for another barge, nor the money for a van to carry it all in. I have to walk too far to my sailing spot, and have to make 1 trip (risk of things disappearing if I had to make 2 or more trips.
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20 days ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Outriggers?🙄🤔
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20 days ago by 🇺🇸 Peejay (
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Looks like if you go ‘single file,’ you probably need a removable bulb under the barge, and perhaps a loading point on the beach that keeps the barge from rolling until the truck is positioned.
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20 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron (
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Since the first barge was a quick build, might I suggest making a second one, then connect them together, side-by-side. Pete Spencer did this for his work around Port Dover, on Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada.
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20 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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That looks like it could be fun and games JB.
It is a good job you have the ramp servo fitted at the other end otherwise I think you could very well hear a big splash LOL!! Martin. ▲
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20 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Hi Graham, wider maybe,- longer not so much😁 already a combined length of 82", -I'll need a bigger car ! The truck's quite large, (25"Lx10"Wx9.5"H) so makes the barge look small. For logs/sand etc, I can remove the ramp quite easily.
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20 days ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Hi JB,
That will be a challenge if there is any sort of swell running. Perhaps you need a bigger, wider barge 😩 Graham93 ▲
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📷 Morning at the lake
26 days ago by Skippydrew ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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My children are young sailors in the making 😁
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💬 Re: Morning at the lake
26 days ago by 🇬🇧 Skippydrew (
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Yes Colin I do try and teach them to behave accordingly around water, even more so because I can’t swim. That wouldn’t deter me from jumping in after them tho haha. Yes they are pretty good I just say. I’ve fallen in a couple of times, just as well it’s shallow ish around one edge.
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26 days ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (
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That's really encouraging to know that youngsters are enjoying the hobby. Hopefully teaching them water safety as well. I'm for ever falling in when retrieving my models. Family think it's hilarious but it can be dangerous, so I try to stay dry nowadays.
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🎬 " Bill & Ben " Christmas greetings
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Captain)
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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 !!.
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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1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker (
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FYI:- See also previous Bill & Ben Videos on RC Sailing .
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1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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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!!
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1 month ago by 🇭🇺 MouldBuilder (
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Still brings a smile every outing. Great little project Graham. Looking forward to your next addition.
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📷 Merry Christmas From The Buxton Model Boat Club !
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Captain)
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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
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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📷 Bunker Boat
1 month ago by Brightwork ( Lieutenant Commander)
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Bunker Boat-
A bunker boat is a purse seiner after menhaden (AKA bunker, pogy, alewife, shad). The fish is use in animal feeds, fertilizer, paint, cosmetics, and its oil has commercial value, It's not a human food fish. The Atlantic seaboard is the largest fishery and a huge fleet of these boats, all architecturally similar, were maintained there. Some sources call the menhaden catch the most important commercial catch in American waters.
The plans for this model are loosely drawn after the Helen Euphane, a 114 foot 293 ton steam powered example of the type. She was built in 1902, and served temporarily in both world wars in the Coast Guard, as a minesweeper and patrol boat. The last history I have of her is from the 50s, at which time she was still working the fishery.
A bunker boat is a purse seiner after menhaden (AKA bunker, pogy, alewife, shad). The fish is use in animal feeds, fertilizer, paint, cosmetics, and its oil has commercial value, It's not a human food fish. The Atlantic seaboard is the largest fishery and a huge fleet of these boats, all architecturally similar, were maintained there. Some sources call the menhaden catch the most important commercial catch in American waters.
The plans for this model are loosely drawn after the Helen Euphane, a 114 foot 293 ton steam powered example of the type. She was built in 1902, and served temporarily in both world wars in the Coast Guard, as a minesweeper and patrol boat. The last history I have of her is from the 50s, at which time she was still working the fishery.
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21 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts (
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📷 "Amsterdam"
1 month ago by Brightwork ( Lieutenant Commander)
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This the model of the Tug "Amsterdam" I acquired from Norm Milne. This is a first class build.
Wijsmuller salvage and long distance towage tug ''Amsterdam''
Built in 1971 by Scheepswerf Johann Oelkers K.G., Hamburg (563) as ''Hamburg'' for Petersen and Alpers.
Sold to Bureau Wijsmuller in 1974 and renamed ''Amsterdam''.
Sustained major machinery damage on 20/01/1986 and sold to Pakistani breakers where she arrived at Gadani Beach on 22/05/86 for demolition.
Model is fully R/C and 1/50 scale and is 43” LOA x 10”
Wijsmuller salvage and long distance towage tug ''Amsterdam''
Built in 1971 by Scheepswerf Johann Oelkers K.G., Hamburg (563) as ''Hamburg'' for Petersen and Alpers.
Sold to Bureau Wijsmuller in 1974 and renamed ''Amsterdam''.
Sustained major machinery damage on 20/01/1986 and sold to Pakistani breakers where she arrived at Gadani Beach on 22/05/86 for demolition.
Model is fully R/C and 1/50 scale and is 43” LOA x 10”
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21 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts (
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1 month ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Beautiful Tug, BW
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🎬 "Camera Nip"
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Captain)
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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)
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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🎬 " Slim Nip " .... in the mist
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Captain)
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December 1st 2022 . - Getting colder now with heavy mist early in the mornings. A good day to try another set of slightly bigger high aspect sails.
Still very light wind but just managing to get from A to B.
Still very light wind but just managing to get from A to B.
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🎬 "Slim Nip" with high aspect sail
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Captain)
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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 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oLKr-glA3s
... " RC Sailing " with the Buxton Model Boat Club in the High Peak of Derbyshire UK.
See also No.164 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oLKr-glA3s
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🎬 outing at the lake
2 months ago by Skippydrew ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Little outing back in the summer on the local lake.
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