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silverfox
Leading Seaman
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Vosper R.A.F. 73FT H.S.L 2564 ebay find
This is my newest project an Ebay buy of a delapidated HSL possibly used to advertise Model boat insurance at some time maybe 50 years old !. I have removed all broken, out of scale and incorrect items, removed old repairs and internal engine mounts. Superstructure is not too accurate but good enough to keep. I have noticed the keel is slightly twisted so will have to try and rectify that and the rear deck is going to be removed also as the adhesive is soft and pliable and there is no rigidity in the build aft of the superstructure. I intend fitting 2 x 12v johnson 600 type brushed motors as the original had 2 props. I have plenty of photos of the external layout but lack any detail of the open bridge 😟 . I think this will be a difficult project to complete hope I do it justice
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petercbrown
Master Seaman
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Frederick Spashett
This is a 30-inch static model of the trawler that had suffered damage and had most of the deck fittings missing when I got a hold of it.
It was 'de-constructed' by Victor Marcham of the Mablethorpe Model RC Boat Group. Being a static model, it had to be bored through to fit a propshaft, a motor and rudder, and had new decking, mast and working LED lights.
It has yet to be weighted so pond trials can begin.
Liked by Deswelham
6 comments
  • BallastChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Thanks Peter ! I think it makes a build far more interesting when you know that it is a replica of an actual vessel and to know her history. Enjoy her.
  • petercbrownMaster Seaman
    You are right - it does make it more interesting... despite there being precious few pictures of her around! I'm as pleased as punch with the way she looks now.
Jlambert
Able Seaman
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Tsecoa lol
Been out of the hobby for about 10'years and started bilding the model slipway Tescos ll
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  • petercbrownMaster Seaman
    Well it looks like fantastic progress so far!
  • petercbrownMaster Seaman
    For 10 years out of 'the game' it doesn't show... coming along nicely!
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Trillium
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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Royal Iris
Another Mersey ferry and another Royal Iris. This is 1:64 scale (3/16":ft), measures 29" long and weighs 11lbs. Powered by NiMH 6V batteries and Electronize 365-14 motors. it is fitted with either a self-contained sound system playing the 60's "Liverpool sound " music, or fitted with 12V NiMH batteries to illuminate the lights.
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paulsmith
Petty Officer 2nd Class
DAPA DUCK
MEET MY POSH DUCK DAPA NOT A LOT TO SAY ABOUT THIS ONLY A MOMENT OF MADNESS WHEN WALKING ROUND THE GARDENING CENTER .
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  • shavingsChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Pa ul, you are a man after my own heart! Always wanted to do a duck that barked at bystanders!
    roger
paulsmith
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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MR ROWEY
MR ROWEY MADE THIS A VERY LONG TIME AGO THE MECHANISM THAT WORKS THE PADDLES IS MADE FROM A WASHING MACHINE TIMER WORKS WELL ON THE WATER . AND YOU CAN JUST SEE HiS MATE INSIDE WITH HiM EDD THE DUCK THAT HE USELESSLY DRAGS ROUND WITH HiM.
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Interesting to see this model We used to have a visitor who had made a similar rowing model. I believe he used Meccano parts and springs.
    It would be interesting to see the workings of your model. You could post in the build blog with some pics.
    Posts will be easier for members to read if you don't use all capitals, please.
paulsmith
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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us coast guard
THIS IS MY US COAST GUARD BOAT THIS WAS A PART MADE KIT THAT I PICKED UP OFF EBAY AND HAD JUST TO FINISH.
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  • rustypistonLeading Seaman
    The RNLI built 13 of these(under license) as the Waveney class, starting in the early 1960's. When the boats got to be "long in the tooth" they found home ports in different countries around the globe that were starting up new life saving organizations. Some of the boats are 50 years old.
  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    BRAVO ZULU! VERY WELL DONE, SIR. As a USCG Veteran, I am pleased to see these MLB's recreated in scale. if she's watertight, you can roll her in the
    surf and the boat should self-right. I have an older Billing Boats 1:20 that in theory is ready for heavy surf, but haven't tested her yet. I have seen video, though that confirms it.
    YES, MR. ARNOLD PALMER WAS A US COAST GUARDSMAN, YM3, 1950-53
    HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY!

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