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CapnJim
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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AmalfI - converted static kit
Mantua models 'Amalfi' Scale 1:35 Length 400mm. Fishing boat converted to 2 CH RC. Sails well, freeboard a little low but ok. Nets detactable for heavier weather sailing!

Photos show her on home 12' dia. pool but she sails well on boating pond. Runs for 20mins. on 4xAA batteries all in.
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CapnJim
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Sea Rover - renamed Custard Pie
Original kit refurbished from a car boot purchase. 2 CH RC. Tried to retain orignal type features only with few extra fittings.

Taycol Meteor motor contemporary with boat controlled by servo operated resistance with sweeper arm on servo to reverse polarity at approx. midpoint.

Motor not powerful enough and max. speed disappointing so am planning to upgrade wiht more modern gear.
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  • BigChrisRecruit
    Sea Rover needs a 500 motor, then she will plane nicely. 😎
chiffs
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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British Power Boat Co.Type 3 Hants 7 Dorset
RAF High Speed Launch, speed 400 motor,Mtroniks Viper 10,ESC. 7.2v 3300Mah, model is 22".Scratch built, from photos and my own drawings scaled down and modified from my aerokits fire boat, I get about 15 minutes on the water running time on full speed.
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  • ianed57Sub-Lieutenant
    What great photos.I've just logged on here this morning and find all these treats! Excellent stuff-and you must know yours to work up your own drawings- thanks for posting these pictures.

    Ian
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  • chiffsPetty Officer 2nd Class
    Thank you for your comments Ian will try put some more on when have time
jelley_baby
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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Matchbox Corvette (Snowberry)
Just aquired a Matchbox Corvette, will be sorting it out over next few weeks there is a lot missing but have lots of photos from another club members model to work from. Will see how it goes.
Michael R
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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TOBEN TUG
This is a aero -naut toben tug it is kit built it has a aero-naut 6v geared motor it runs on a 6v 4amph sealed battery has a old type speed controller sliding arm type the battery last in excess of two hours its great with korts nossole steering the hull and cabin are abs and the most water proof boat I have ever sailed on Southport model boat club one of the fleet have changed the set up have a old mfa electro thottle esc in instead now yet to try the new setup
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davey
Able Seaman
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y knot
bought the bare hull off e-bay which was coverd in black spray paint yuk.
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  • teepsRecruit
    Yes, those models look to be reasonably original. interestingly, there was only one hatch - the one at the stern. When I complete my long-mothballed Sea Hornet, I'll probably make up a second hatch to cover the engine compartment.
    How's your progress?
    Tim.
  • Peter47Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Yes you'd be right to put a hatch behind first row of seats, that's where motor access hatch was originally, not second row seats as in your model. it original only had two set of bench seats, each behind their own window screens.

    Cannot remember what happened to my "Hornet", maybe it went the same way as my CorgI and Dingy toy car, kindly given away by my Mother in my teens, whilst I was in the RAF, thought I finished with them, women they don't understand us fellows :-)

    I've just launched my latest model a RAF Fire Launch pictures on this site, still some way to go, fire monitors etc, turned out to be very responsive and quick, once fitted 50amp controller and tweaked blades.
    Peter47
jelley_baby
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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Billing Banckert with ABS Hull
HI this is a Billing Banckert with an ABS Hull under Construction. Will add some more pictures later.
Regards Graham
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jelley_baby
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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Motor and Gearbox Combination used In three of my boats.
HI All, I had a request for infomation on the Motor and Gearbox setup that I have fitted into a Wavemaster, a Sea Commander, and Fireboat, all shown in various posts of mine. The gear boxes are fitted with a 2.92:1 reduction gear, and were purchased from Hong Kong on Ebay, this is the information if I can publish it in this post. I mount the gearbox this way up to position the motor in the boats as low as possible.

RC Model Big Size Metal Gear Box
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Model-Big-Size-Metal-Gear-Box-with-3-Metal-Motor-Gear-for-R-C-Airplane-GB090-/270842196092?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item3f0f73f07c

Ebay Number

270842196092

Specifications
Material: Steel Brass and Aluminium
Main Gear: 38 Teeth Aluminium
Motor Gear: 13 Teeth Brass
Gear Rate 2.92:1
Prop Shaft Diameter: 4mm
Prop Shaft Length: 13mm

Hope this helps those who have asked Graham
3 comments
  • chrislangWarrant Officer
    HI Graham

    What motor are you using with the gearbox please.

    Regards
    Chris
  • jelley_babyChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    HI Chris,
    They are motors widely available on Ebay there are a couple of sellers, one can be found with this item No 110951138152 or just search for Johnson 600, and find ones that are Fan cooled if you can 😊 .
    Regards Graham

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