so here is the long awaited video of my scratch built Solent Class lifeboat based on the vintage Aerokits plans purchased on ebay. Sailed today for the 1st time and went like a dream, so pleased with it.
{"text":"so here is the long awaited video of my scratch built Solent Class lifeboat based on the vintage Aerokits plans purchased on ebay. Sailed today for the 1st time and went like a dream, so pleased with it.","subject":"Solent Class Lifeboat \"Douglas Currie\"","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXBi7lpjg1Q"}
so here is the long awaited video of my scratch built Solent Class lifeboat based on the vintage Aerokits plans purchased on ebay. Sailed today for the 1st time and went like a dream, so pleased with it.
Very realistic and nicely sailed model. The Solent Class were not fast afloat boats and had a max speed of about 9 knots so its nice to see a scale model sailing at a realistic speed.
Well done and thanks for sharing the build and final on the water video
Very realistic and nicely sailed model. The Solent Class were not fast afloat boats and had a max speed of about 9 knots so its nice to see a scale model sailing at a realistic speed.
Well done and thanks for sharing the build and final on the water video
I quite agree Dave, the MFA 850 motors at 4/5ths chat push her along at a very pleasing and hopefully realistic speed. Ive enjoyed this build and had alot of pleasure posting myn progress, hopefully its been enjoyed by all and if its given anyone else some inspiration, even better.
Please feel free to watch my Vosper RTTL build elsewhere! kind regards simon
I quite agree Dave, the MFA 850 motors at 4/5ths chat push her along at a very pleasing and hopefully realistic speed. Ive enjoyed this build and had alot of pleasure posting myn progress, hopefully its been enjoyed by all and if its given anyone else some inspiration, even better.
Please feel free to watch my Vosper RTTL build elsewhere! kind regards simon
Paul Chilcott built this stunning floating replica of the 'Voyager of the Seas' in under 12 months. The hull was carved from a single block of blue foam. The detail on this cruise ship is remarkable and even features a climbing wall, 'flow rider' and outside cinema just as the full size vessel. Commentary provided by Steve Dean.
MS Voyager of the Seas is the lead ship of the Voyager-class of cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean international.
Length: 311 m
Capacity: 3,138 passengers
Yard number: 1344
Cost: US$650 million
Tonnage: 138,194 GT; 108,654 NT; 11,132 DWT
Crew: 1,181 crew
{"text":"Paul Chilcott built this stunning floating replica of the 'Voyager of the Seas' in under 12 months. The hull was carved from a single block of blue foam. The detail on this cruise ship is remarkable and even features a climbing wall, 'flow rider' and outside cinema just as the full size vessel. Commentary provided by Steve Dean.\n\nMS Voyager of the Seas is the lead ship of the Voyager-class of cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean international. \nLength: 311 m\nCapacity: 3,138 passengers\nYard number: 1344\nCost: US$650 million\nTonnage: 138,194 GT; 108,654 NT; 11,132 DWT\nCrew: 1,181 crew","subject":"'VOYAGER of the SEAS' RC Cruise Ship","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxBZ9oLxzus"}
Paul Chilcott built this stunning floating replica of the 'Voyager of the Seas' in under 12 months. The hull was carved from a single block of blue foam. The detail on this cruise ship is remarkable and even features a climbing wall, 'flow rider' and outside cinema just as the full size vessel. Commentary provided by Steve Dean.
MS Voyager of the Seas is the lead ship of the Voyager-class of cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean international.
Length: 311 m
Capacity: 3,138 passengers
Yard number: 1344
Cost: US$650 million
Tonnage: 138,194 GT; 108,654 NT; 11,132 DWT
Crew: 1,181 crew
I saw it, and spoke to Paul the builder at the Warwick show last week. its a truly amazing model, which you never seem to run out of details to see. A real credit to an amazing builder. Best wishes, Dave W 😊
I saw it, and spoke to Paul the builder at the Warwick show last week. its a truly amazing model, which you never seem to run out of details to see. A real credit to an amazing builder. Best wishes, Dave W 😊
Truly captures the look of the real model. The detail is very good and it is a credit to Paul that the model actually sails with all the cabin etc detail above the waterline, the sign of a real master of his craft.
Truly captures the look of the real model. The detail is very good and it is a credit to Paul that the model actually sails with all the cabin etc detail above the waterline, the sign of a real master of his craft.
Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society Victoria BC Canada
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These are built for the owners and are the only ones in existence. My friend Bob in California built them and many others. Just a sample of his work.
{"text":"These are built for the owners and are the only ones in existence. My friend Bob in California built them and many others. Just a sample of his work.","subject":"Chris Craft","media":[{"id":"1510604974","name":"1510604974.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604974/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604974/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510604962","name":"1510604962.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604962/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604962/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510604983","name":"1510604983.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604983/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604983/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510605012","name":"1510605012.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510605012/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510605012/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510604984","name":"1510604984.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604984/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604984/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510605029","name":"1510605029.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510605029/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510605029/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510605040","name":"1510605040.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510605040/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510605040/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Some photos from our local clubs models on display at the mall.
{"text":"Some photos from our local clubs models on display at the mall.","subject":"Victoria Model Shipbuilding 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"name":"1510604645.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604645/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604645/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510604682","name":"1510604682.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604682/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604682/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510604702","name":"1510604702.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604702/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510604702/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Been flying planes for many years and never thought to try boats until very recently. Just tried out the Feilun FT-011 and thought it was awesome for a first time single hull boat. Fairly quick, good run time and the fact that it will self right if it flips is a big bonus. Could not flip it myself despite some full speed tight turns but think it probably would if jumped some waves. You would expect for a relatively cheap outfit that the seals might not be perfect but after the first run there was virtually no water inside. 5.5 minute running time as well which seems decent for a 4S2200 pack. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to taking it out on the water again soon. Filmed with the Panasonic AG-UX180 4K Pro camcorder.
{"text":"Been flying planes for many years and never thought to try boats until very recently. Just tried out the Feilun FT-011 and thought it was awesome for a first time single hull boat. Fairly quick, good run time and the fact that it will self right if it flips is a big bonus. Could not flip it myself despite some full speed tight turns but think it probably would if jumped some waves. You would expect for a relatively cheap outfit that the seals might not be perfect but after the first run there was virtually no water inside. 5.5 minute running time as well which seems decent for a 4S2200 pack. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to taking it out on the water again soon. Filmed with the Panasonic AG-UX180 4K Pro camcorder.","subject":"FeiLun FT-011 HIGH SPEED Ready to Run electric Racing Boat","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spQzSgFRWNw"}
FeiLun FT-011 HIGH SPEED Ready to Run electric Racing Boat
Been flying planes for many years and never thought to try boats until very recently. Just tried out the Feilun FT-011 and thought it was awesome for a first time single hull boat. Fairly quick, good run time and the fact that it will self right if it flips is a big bonus. Could not flip it myself despite some full speed tight turns but think it probably would if jumped some waves. You would expect for a relatively cheap outfit that the seals might not be perfect but after the first run there was virtually no water inside. 5.5 minute running time as well which seems decent for a 4S2200 pack. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to taking it out on the water again soon. Filmed with the Panasonic AG-UX180 4K Pro camcorder.
This is my just finished Solent built from the original plans and templates which I bought on eBay. Like many others on this forum, I have come over from aircraft, so that knowledge gave me s head start building this. She will hopefully get her first outing next week weather permitting!
{"text":"This is my just finished Solent built from the original plans and templates which I bought on eBay. Like many others on this forum, I have come over from aircraft, so that knowledge gave me s head start building this. She will hopefully get her first outing next week weather permitting!","subject":"Aerokits Solent (plan built)","media":[{"id":"1510250660","name":"1510250660.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510250660/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510250660/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510250663","name":"1510250663.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510250663/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510250663/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510250662","name":"1510250662.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510250662/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510250662/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This is my just finished Solent built from the original plans and templates which I bought on eBay. Like many others on this forum, I have come over from aircraft, so that knowledge gave me s head start building this. She will hopefully get her first outing next week weather permitting!
This is my latest progress on the Barracuda RC Boats 52' MLB, US COAST GUARD "TRIUMPH"CG- 52301. I was up until 0500 this AM attempting to finish sheathing the hull. The deck housings are just about ready for paint. I really don't enjoy covering natural wood, but it's a must to achieve proper detail, I reckon. I'm awaiting 1/8" scribed sheathing for the deck, the fantail semicircle will be 1/16" sheathing, and the outboard perimeter of the deck will be 3/16" light mahogany strips. She's powered by a 775 Johnson-type 6-12v motor turning a 4mm shaft and a 75mm 5-blade Raboesch wheel. The 5-blade isn't OEM, but I reckoned she needed some extra muscle to get to the party in distress.
{"text":"This is my latest progress on the Barracuda RC Boats 52' MLB, US COAST GUARD \"TRIUMPH\"CG- 52301. I was up until 0500 this AM attempting to finish sheathing the hull. The deck housings are just about ready for paint. I really don't enjoy covering natural wood, but it's a must to achieve proper detail, I reckon. I'm awaiting 1/8\" scribed sheathing for the deck, the fantail semicircle will be 1/16\" sheathing, and the outboard perimeter of the deck will be 3/16\" light mahogany strips. She's powered by a 775 Johnson-type 6-12v motor turning a 4mm shaft and a 75mm 5-blade Raboesch wheel. The 5-blade isn't OEM, but I reckoned she needed some extra muscle to get to the party in distress.","subject":"CG-52301 \"TRIUMPH\"","media":[{"id":"1510436622","name":"1510436622.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436622/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436622/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510436595","name":"1510436595.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436595/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436595/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510436634","name":"1510436634.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436634/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436634/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510436636","name":"1510436636.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436636/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436636/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510436660","name":"1510436660.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436660/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436660/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510436712","name":"1510436712.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436712/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436712/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880143","name":"1507880143.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1507880143/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1507880143/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510436636","name":"1510436636.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436636/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436636/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510436969","name":"1510436969.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436969/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510436969/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This is my latest progress on the Barracuda RC Boats 52' MLB, US COAST GUARD "TRIUMPH"CG- 52301. I was up until 0500 this AM attempting to finish sheathing the hull. The deck housings are just about ready for paint. I really don't enjoy covering natural wood, but it's a must to achieve proper detail, I reckon. I'm awaiting 1/8" scribed sheathing for the deck, the fantail semicircle will be 1/16" sheathing, and the outboard perimeter of the deck will be 3/16" light mahogany strips. She's powered by a 775 Johnson-type 6-12v motor turning a 4mm shaft and a 75mm 5-blade Raboesch wheel. The 5-blade isn't OEM, but I reckoned she needed some extra muscle to get to the party in distress.
Here is the Sea Scout Ship Voyageur former 4433. Also Triumph II out of Cape Disappointment and the 44331 from last Saturday's Coast Guardsman Memorial taken next to Cape Disappointment Light
Here is the Sea Scout Ship Voyageur former 4433. Also Triumph II out of Cape Disappointment and the 44331 from last Saturday's Coast Guardsman Memorial taken next to Cape Disappointment Light[{"id":"1516330138","name":"1516330138.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330138\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330138\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330104","name":"1516330104.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330104\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330104\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330191","name":"1516330191.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330191\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330191\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330317","name":"1516330317.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330317\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330317\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330315","name":"1516330315.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330315\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330315\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
Great seeing your model. I look forward to pictures of her underway. I served at the National Motor Lifeboat School in the '80's (30' SRB's and 44' MLB's) and Station Cape Disappointment (47' and 52' MLB's).
Great seeing your model. I look forward to pictures of her underway. I served at the National Motor Lifeboat School in the '80's (30' SRB's and 44' MLB's) and Station Cape Disappointment (47' and 52' MLB's).
House clearance rescue.
30" length 540 motor Will have 2.4ghz and 2s lipo when refurbished
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Thought you might appreciate these....Towing a 30 Ton barge with 30 Tons of metal in it at Ellesmere Port Boat Museum, 1996. Making an unofficial Record. (35 mm pics)
{"text":"Thought you might appreciate these....Towing a 30 Ton barge with 30 Tons of metal in it at Ellesmere Port Boat Museum, 1996. Making an unofficial Record. (35 mm pics)","subject":"Tug Tow","media":[{"id":"1510378107","name":"1510378107.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510378107/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510378107/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510378093","name":"1510378093.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510378093/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510378093/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1510378128","name":"1510378128.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510378128/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1510378128/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Thought you might appreciate these....Towing a 30 Ton barge with 30 Tons of metal in it at Ellesmere Port Boat Museum, 1996. Making an unofficial Record. (35 mm pics)
Billings kits built 2016
2 brushed motor, 2.4 ghz radio and crew members from Realmodelpilots.com
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i have that same kit i bought just before my daughter was born in 1989. she is undergoing a "fleet rehab & maintenance"
overhaul currently. actually the first true rc watercraft i
started with, after a lifetime of building static models. that kit was of high quality, but has of course been discontinued some years ago. i transferred her from uscg lifesaving station manasquan inlet, new jersey, to uscg lifeboat station ludington, michigan, and changed the hull number from cg-44329 to cg-44345. i served in the uscg in nj, but always wanted to be stationed in ludington, mi. semper paratus!
i have that same kit i bought just before my daughter was born in 1989. she is undergoing a "fleet rehab & maintenance"
overhaul currently. actually the first true rc watercraft i
started with, after a lifetime of building static models. that kit was of high quality, but has of course been discontinued some years ago. i transferred her from uscg lifesaving station manasquan inlet, new jersey, to uscg lifeboat station ludington, michigan, and changed the hull number from cg-44329 to cg-44345. i served in the uscg in nj, but always wanted to be stationed in ludington, mi. semper paratus!
Just seen this video of An Ayton Cross tug. The radars can be seen, stationery on this model.
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Well done and thanks for sharing the build and final on the water video
Please feel free to watch my Vosper RTTL build elsewhere! kind regards simon