 |
Current Website Support
Media Gallery
🎬 "NAIAD" Windermere Yacht
19 hours ago by philcaretaker (
Lieutenant Commander)
Lieutenant Commander)"NAIAD" is a Windermere Yacht designed by Herbert Crossley.
This model yacht is a first "scratch" built RC yacht belonging to "full size" sailor Chris Gay.
Naiad is seen here undergoing her maiden voyage at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton in the company of Grahams - "ELLEN" the Bristol Cutter.
More photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518#99293
Phil.
This model yacht is a first "scratch" built RC yacht belonging to "full size" sailor Chris Gay.
Naiad is seen here undergoing her maiden voyage at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton in the company of Grahams - "ELLEN" the Bristol Cutter.
More photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518#99293
Phil.
👍 Like
2
💬 Comments
1
👀 9 Views
|
💬 Re: "NAIAD" Windermere Yacht
18 hours ago by Nerys (
 Admiral)
'Naiad' is an interesting concept of a very traditional design. I like her lines and it's good to see a good old gaff rigged boat being built today.
Likewise 'Emma', lovely old Bristol Pilot cutter, sailing well. You have some good boats at Buxton. Nerys 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 8 Views
|
🎬 Zwarte Zee
11 days ago by Brightwork (
Sub-Lieutenant)
Sub-Lieutenant)Spent a couple hours redoing and updating elctronics.
👍 Like
2
💬 Comment
0
👀 54 Views
🎬 "Baltic Trader"
15 days ago by philcaretaker ( Lieutenant Commander)
Lieutenant Commander)"Baltic Trader" - Built by Buxton Boat Club member Eric.
Listen for more info from Eric.
Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518#98839
Listen for more info from Eric.
Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518#98839
👍 Like
4
💬 Comments
1
👀 70 Views
|
💬 Re: "Baltic Trader"
15 days ago by Nerys (
Admiral)
'Baltic Trader' really good looking ship, I do like these small traditional cargo ships. Strikes me that the Buxton club has some extremely good model builders.
Cheers, Nerys 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 73 Views
1
|
🎬 SS Rovuma
19 days ago by philcaretaker ( Lieutenant Commander)
Lieutenant Commander)SS Rovuma - 1914 -1957 "Tramp Freighter"
Listen to the information provided by Dave Cole . Dave is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.
More photos here - https://model-boats.com/places/60518
Listen to the information provided by Dave Cole . Dave is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.
More photos here - https://model-boats.com/places/60518
👍 Like
3
💬 Comment
0
👀 84 Views
📷 Tug
1 month ago by jamesdarryl1963 (
Recruit)
Recruit)This is my first scratch build. I used hand tools and a jig saw to cut out the frame. and bulk heads. Keel and frame was cut out of plywood and the rest. of the boat is balsa. I out fitted with parts from various pieces I had pick up at hobby shops and suppliers online. The pilot house, stack and skylight is all hand made with wood and polystyrene fittings.
I downloaded the plans, altered the scale size and printed the hull and boat to scale. Again this was the first and I now am looking forward to another project.
I downloaded the plans, altered the scale size and printed the hull and boat to scale. Again this was the first and I now am looking forward to another project.
👍 Like
13
💬 Comments
6
👀 118 Views
|
💬 Re: Tug
15 days ago by Nerys (
Admiral)
Brilliant job for a first build, particularly as she's a scratch build. I look forward to seeing what you build next with great interest.
Cheers, Nerys 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 73 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: Tug
19 days ago by redpmg (
 Commodore)
That's a great looking model for your first scratch build - especially as you changed the size . Good planking job on the hull as well as the superstructure & detailing. You should post a build blog for your next project - would follow that
👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 86 Views
1
|
|
|
|
💬 Re: Tug
30 days ago by Newby7 (
 Vice Admiral)
Wonderful scratch build James look foreword to your next build.
Rick 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 112 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: Tug
1 month ago by RNinMunich (
 Fleet Admiral)
Brillo job James 👍👍👍
I too am looking forward to your next project 🤓😊 and the Build Blog 😁 Way to go Man! Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 121 Views
3
|
|
💬 Re: Tug
1 month ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
Hi James,
Welcome to the site. You have done a great job on her. Well done. You will have to put it in your Harbour with more information. Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 119 Views
2
|
🎬 More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Lieutenant Commander)
Lieutenant Commander)Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
Get close up and in slow mo ! - see the detail better.
Grahams "Build Blog" can be seen here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518
Phil.
Get close up and in slow mo ! - see the detail better.
Grahams "Build Blog" can be seen here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518
Phil.
👍 Like
6
💬 Comments
12
👀 133 Views
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Graham93 (
Commodore)
Hi Martin,
Thanks for the reminder. I’ll do that later today. As for ‘what’s next?’ That’s a good question. I’m taking a break from model building for the next few months. I need a break from it and there’s lots to do around the house and garden. I’ll be sailing when I can, but not building. Doesn’t stop me thinking about what’s next though. I have a few ideas 🤔 Graham93 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 124 Views
2
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
Hi Graham.
I have noticed you have not put her in your Harbour with information about her. What do you have planned next ? Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 126 Views
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by RNinMunich (
Fleet Admiral)
Ref 'nose down rear end up' 😮
Thought it reminded me of something- "All along the backwater, Through the rushes tall, Ducks are a-dabbling, Up tails all!😁 Ducks’ tails, drakes’ tails, Yellow feet a-quiver, Yellow bills all out of sight Busy in the river! Slushy green undergrowth Where the roach swim— Here we keep our larder, Cool and full and dim. Everyone for what he likes! We like to be Heads down, tails up, Dabbling free! High in the blue above Swifts whirl and call— We are down a-dabbling Up tails all!" Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame. In this case I suspect it was the absence of an overweight bear at the tiller that shifted the CoG forward 😉 😎 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 134 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
Hi Graham,
I agree with Doug about the bow being low. I did not say anything when i first saw her in the water as i don't know much about sail boats. Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 131 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by RNinMunich (
Fleet Admiral)
"I think it was probably down to not having his sea legs"
Thought he might have eaten too much honey before the trip Graham 🤣 😎 PS re 'high stern' I thought she was a tad 'nose down'. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 129 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Graham93 (
Commodore)
Thanks Nerys,
I am pleased with the way it looks, and how it sails although there are a few teething issues which need to be sorted. The tracking of the headsails needs some attention to make it smoother and the main sheet traveller sometimes jams at one end or the other. You can see that if you look carefully at Phil’s previous video. I also think the stern is a bit high out of the water. I’ve made some adjustments for these issues, but haven’t been able to try it out since. Graham93 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 130 Views
2
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Graham93 (
Commodore)
Doug,
“Has Ted fallen overboard???😮” After his first outing Ted wasn’t feeling too well so has decided to self isolate for 10 days.😂 I think it was probably down to not having his sea legs, rather than having picked up a virus 😮. Of course it could also have something to do with his big head being in the way of the on-board camera! I’m sure he will be back soon. Graham93 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 130 Views
3
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by jbkiwi (
Fleet Admiral)
Nice work Phil, helps if you have a great subject !
JB 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 130 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by philcaretaker (
Lieutenant Commander)
Ha ! - did he jump or was he pushed !!!!
👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 132 Views
2
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Nerys (
Admiral)
I'm very impressed by the way the headsails are all sheeted and actually work individually. Excellent detail in the video. She really could be a full sized pilotcutter when you are looking at her sailing. Her American designer has designed some really nice boats, all of whom sail well, but this one is, I think, exceptional.
Cheers, Nerys 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 132 Views
4
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by RNinMunich (
Fleet Admiral)
Up close and personal! 😉
Excellent👍👍👍 Has Ted fallen overboard???😮 😎 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 131 Views
2
|
|
💬 Re: More of Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
Very nice clear footage there Phil.
No doubt about it truly a boat to be proud of. Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 133 Views
1
|
📷 Lumba Lumba Video
1 month ago by Cargoman (
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)Hope this uploads ok managed to film the boat without hitting anything.
👍 Like
5
💬 Comments
6
👀 133 Views
|
💬 Re: Lumba Lumba Video
20 days ago by jbkiwi (
Fleet Admiral)
Not sure how I missed this vid, but the boat looks great👍 I agree with Colin re the bow wave, looks spot on, nice and stable too. Great job
JB 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 87 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: Lumba Lumba Video
1 month ago by Cargoman (
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
Well Colin I can only say thanks for the comment, makes the effort worthwhile.
👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 130 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: Lumba Lumba Video
1 month ago by Colin H (
Vice Admiral)
Just played your video, looks fabulous on the water, even the wake looks right.
It was so good I watched it again streaming on my 55 inch TV. Wow that was well worth all the work you have put into it. Well done shipmate Colin. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 133 Views
2
|
|
💬 Re: Lumba Lumba Video
1 month ago by jacko (
 Lieutenant)
click on the mirror in the top left then click in the down arrow top left to load
👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 133 Views
|
|
💬 Re: Lumba Lumba Video
1 month ago by Robertcooper (
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
Hi
I have tried to watch your video but I can’t open it up for some reason.👍 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 134 Views
|
|
💬 Re: Lumba Lumba Video
1 month ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
Hi Cargoman.
Yes the video worked ok. She looks good on the water. Well worth all the effort with the rebuild. Well done. Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 134 Views
|
🎬 Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Lieutenant Commander)
Lieutenant Commander)On the water again, Graham starts to evaluate his Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter.
Filmed 20th June 2021 - onboard with Grahams fixed cam, and with Gopro from my camera boat.
Grahams "Build Blog" can be seen here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518
Phil.
Filmed 20th June 2021 - onboard with Grahams fixed cam, and with Gopro from my camera boat.
Grahams "Build Blog" can be seen here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Also more photos here :- https://model-boats.com/places/60518
Phil.
👍 Like
7
💬 Comments
2
👀 137 Views
|
💬 Re: Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
I like the video Phil,
Graham's Ellen really looks good on the water. Again excellent work Graham. Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 137 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: Grahams Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter !
1 month ago by jbkiwi (
Fleet Admiral)
Good video Phil, Graham's done a great job and she sails really well and looks the part. Must set my airboat up with a decent camera sometime.
JB 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 136 Views
2
|
🎬 Edward M. Cotter
2 months ago by GARTH ( Sub-Lieutenant)
Sub-Lieutenant)Today's weather was great for R/C model boat running & sailing in our favorite water hole the Hamilton Bay .The real Edward Cotter is a fireboat based in Buffalo New York & is also one of the oldest fireboats in the world . Near the end I almost had a disaster where I just touched the Ferry boat because I use a I-Phone to record videos & also run the models transmitter & some times I get distracted .
👍 Like
8
💬 Comment
0
👀 143 Views
🎬 "Ellen" - Gaff rigged Bristol pilot cutter
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Lieutenant Commander)
Lieutenant Commander)"Ellen" is a Gaff Rigged Bristol Pilot Cutter model from Graham - Graham93 , is a Model Boats Website member and member of the Buxton Model Boat Club .
Graham started his latest project 6 months ago at the beginning of second lock down.
A truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics perseverance and total dedication ! - I am sure all will agree !.
Ref - https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Filmed with Gopro from camera boat - hope you enjoy !
Phil.
Graham started his latest project 6 months ago at the beginning of second lock down.
A truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics perseverance and total dedication ! - I am sure all will agree !.
Ref - https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
Filmed with Gopro from camera boat - hope you enjoy !
Phil.
👍 Like
8
💬 Comments
3
👀 151 Views
|
💬 Re: "Ellen" - Gaff rigged Bristol pilot cutter
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
Fleet Admiral)
Nice job with the video Phil, especially liked the 'over the rail' shots of the deck and gear. Graham's done a brilliant job on her, and she looks to be sailing very nicely.
JB 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 146 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: "Ellen" - Gaff rigged Bristol pilot cutter
2 months ago by MouldBuilder (
Commodore)
Beautiful sailing boat. I bet James Onedin is pleased to have her on board.😃
👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 150 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: "Ellen" - Gaff rigged Bristol pilot cutter
2 months ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
Very nice video Phil.
It is a real pleasure to watch Grahams boat in action. A real masterpiece. Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 146 Views
1
|
🎬 Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Lieutenant Commander)
Lieutenant Commander)Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter model from Graham - Graham93 , is a Model Boats Website member and member of the Buxton Model Boat Club .
Graham started his latest project 6 months ago at the beginning of second lock down.
A truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics perseverance and total dedication ! - I am sure all will agree !.
Ref - https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
More photos here --- https://model-boats.com/places/60518#96851
Graham started his latest project 6 months ago at the beginning of second lock down.
A truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics perseverance and total dedication ! - I am sure all will agree !.
Ref - https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653
More photos here --- https://model-boats.com/places/60518#96851
👍 Like
10
💬 Comments
4
👀 155 Views
|
💬 Re: Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
Fleet Admiral)
Good to see the boat with Graham there, gives an idea of scale. Quite a bit larger than I imagined but should handle the bigger stuff. Looks so realistic in the bow close-ups.
JB 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 146 Views
4
|
|
💬 Re: Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
2 months ago by MouldBuilder (
Commodore)
Beautiful. Looking at Ted, he must have been pressganged.😬
👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 150 Views
2
|
|
💬 Re: Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
2 months ago by Graham93 (
Commodore)
Martin,
You are right about Ted 😆 That water is deep 😉 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 148 Views
1
|
|
💬 Re: Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
2 months ago by Martin555 (
Fleet Admiral)
A real beauty.
Excellent work Graham. It looks like Ted is hanging on for dear life.LOL! Martin555. 👍 Like
💬 Comment
👀 146 Views
2
|
📷 Chris Craft 63'
2 months ago by Brightwork ( Sub-Lieutenant)
Sub-Lieutenant)I took a break from the CC Catalina to do some spring shipyard work on the Chris Craft 63'. I intended to repower her with new shafts, logs, rudders and motors. I hauled her and began to prep her for the re and re on the engine room and added some resin to her interior. Redid the engine room floor and beds and then built tubs to hold the resin which in tern locks the shaft logs in place. I prepped the hull for new anti foul and redid her dodger and seat cushions. She now has new anti fouling and I thought ready for motors and RC. however, being 60 years old her planks are very brittle and as her anti foul was drying I heard a snap or two in her hull. She does not like the sun anymore. So..full stop..dress her up and she becomes a beautiful shelf queen.
👍 Like
7
💬 Comment
0
👀 158 Views
🎬 Last couple of outings North Texas Shipwrights
2 months ago by Cashrc (
Captain)
Captain)A vid of a few of us out at Towne Lake and Josey Ranch
👍 Like
2
💬 Comment
0
👀 161 Views
📷 Chris Craft 63
2 months ago by Brightwork ( Sub-Lieutenant)
Sub-Lieutenant)Just updating her running gear...
👍 Like
4
💬 Comment
0
👀 161 Views
🎬 Pilot 40
2 months ago by GARTH ( Sub-Lieutenant)
Sub-Lieutenant)Finally had a chance to do a test on Pilot 40 project that was my lockdown stay home project . Change the props to 50 mill.4mill.threaded & now I have right prop & left prop Replaced the Sabertooth speed control as it was to hard to control with my Airtronics transmitter used a standard Hobby King speed control changed the wiring terminal block to a larger size as the one I first used was to hard to put wires in it . I always have trouble with mounting so glued the motors in with some goop & there just fine now
👍 Like
6
💬 Comment
0
👀 171 Views
