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circle43nautical

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101)

I AM BUILDING A 1:48 SCALE, 35" REPLICA OF THIS US COAST GUARD ICEBREAKING TUG

THIS IS THE ACTUAL CUTTER IN ACTION IN THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL TO THE HARBOR AT LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN, USA

#build #tug #channel #us coast guard #action

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circle43nautical

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 9 years ago

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USCG ICEBREAKING TUG

ON THE WAYS: 1:48 SCALE USCG 140' BAY CLASS ICEBREAKING TUG; FIBERGLASS HULL WITH WOODEN CABIN/SUPERSTRUCTURE KIT FROM COAST GUARD MODELS IN CHICAGOLAND. WILL BE REPRESENTING ONE OF THE CUTTERS I SAILED ABOARD IN THE EARLY '80s.
USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101), H/P SAULT STE. MARIE, MI, USA.

#cabin #fiberhull #model #wood #kit #superstructure #fiber sail #wooden #tug #glass #e bay #scale model #us coast guard #wooden model

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
Tank you! Just received kit about an hour ago. Life's good, I reckon. Shegoes well with the matching scale cutter. This is truly a dream come true!
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bilzin

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Brass Fittings

I don't know if this is of interest to other modellers, but I was trawling through Ebay's wares when I found this supplier and, on a whim, decided to once again try my hand at using etched brass parts. As you might see, not exactly the biggest of fittings, but they really test the patience and skill.
Also in one of the photos is the brass bending tool I use and the supplier can be found at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/models-parts-shop?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

#fittings #model #parts #modeller #ebay #e bay

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
AS PREVIOUSLY POSTED, I ORDERED A PAIR OF BRASS SEARCHLIGHTS, AND RECEIVED THEM RECENTLY. THET ARE AS ADVERTISED; VERY DELICATE, BUT HiGHLY DETAILED AND PRECISELY MADE. BRAVO ZULU!
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SelwynWilliamsChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
very interesting, many thanks
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spitfiresooty

Able Seaman 9 years ago

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Happy hunter

these are the motors and gearboxes in the boat .They look in rough condition but after cleaning ,greasing etc run ok .The sapce that has been used for the battery seems to havebeen divided int o4 for some reason.I am trying decide what battery I need for this

#motor #gearbox #battery

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jarvoLieutenant9 years ago
The motor units are Robbe EF76 with fitted gearboxes, rated at 6 - 8volts, superb units and very reliable, did you strip and clean the gearboxes as well???? were the photos taken before you cleaned the motors???
The battery space looks to have been fitted with 4 x 6v 4ah batteries, probably giving 6v drive power, might have been 12v. is there an ESC fitted?? that would give us the final key, apart from the red and black wire in the 4th photo is there any other wiring???

Mark
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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Regarding the batteries, I suspect it was 2 x 6V ?Ahr gel cells. One for each motor. 2 x ESC and possibly the Robbe mixer.

I agree with Jarvo it could have been 12v from 2 x 6v in series but it was common to use 6v during this period.

Could be the space was for the ESC.
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Dom of Essential RC

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

HMS Blue Rover and HMS Manchester

Close proximity re-fuelling. Top driving skills in action !

#action

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billyoungLeading Seaman9 years ago
Beautiful scale models and nice helmsmanship also. I wish I could attend such an event.
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reilly4Warrant Officer9 years ago
Magnificent models, great driving in the confined space. What scale are the models?
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Brightwork

Commodore 9 years ago

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Sport Fisherman

Just some pics of a beautiful sport fish that I almost purchased couple years ago.

#port #fisherman

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KrampusWarrant Officer9 years ago
Incredible!
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Brightwork

Commodore 9 years ago

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Dauntless

Purchased from estate sale. Will need to go into the yard for some repairs.

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BaggieChief Petty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
Fenders look great!
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BaggieChief Petty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
With due dilligence and tender care this will be a super tug. Good luck!
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Dom of Essential RC

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

The 'Beast'...a miracle of geometry

I liked this. Designed purely from very old pictures of the full size apparently. Respect to the builder for the creation of this vessel. Filmed at the international Model Boat Show 2017.

#model #boat show #model boat show #vessel #build #model show #show

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bilzin

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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Predator (Aeromarine Laminates USA)

Aeromarine Laminates Predator 21 hull with HK 2630kv brushless outboard and Turnigy 120a w/c esc. Waterproof metal geared Servo and will have 4-6s lipo when completed.

NOW SOLD

#hull #turnigy #lipo #roof #brush #esc #brushless #servo #waterproof

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philpjukMaster Seaman9 years ago
What a great looking motor!.
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canabusLieutenant9 years ago
HI mate
My outboard is the F3 hornet one.
Not the same, sorry.
Canabus
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bilzin

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

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DPI Silencer ( aka Tiddler 616)

From the DPI (US) kit, tempted to upgrade to a brushless but goes like otznot with the fitted brushed motor though !

FOR SALE

#kit #brush #brushless #brushed

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BOATSHEDCaptain9 years ago
Hi Who makes this boat and what is it made out of. I have a boat it was made by Model flight Accessories in Deal Kent England. The hull look the same but the deck is different. Mine is made from ABS Plastic. The size of it is 570mm long, with a 230mm beam.
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bilzinPetty Officer 1st Class9 years ago
Hello Boatshed

This model was from a kit manufactured by DPI Leisure industries in the USA, almost the same construction,
and as far as I know, not in business any more with the modelling side of things.
That Piranha is a superb model and even better when coupled with an otznot brushless and 4s I know I have one here
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Dom of Essential RC

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

Unusual and fun

Not your everyday RC boat. I suspect a rowing boat...especially a dual rowing boat takes quite a bit of engineering !

#engine #rc boat

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Good to see models that will attract the younger generation as well as amuse us of more senior years. Thanks for sharing
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Skydive130

Rear Admiral 9 years ago

Solent Class Lifeboat "Douglas Currie"

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.

#plans #lifeboat #ebay #scratch scratch #aerokit #sail #video #e bay #built

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
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
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Skydive130Rear Admiral9 years ago
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
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