This model was scratch built from US Coast Guard plans. The boat is constructed of balsa wood and the hull coated with fiberglass resin. All the deck gear is scratchbuilt from brass, the propellers, led's and figures are the only commercial parts. Scaled at 3/4=1 foot the model measures 42 inches in length.
It's powered by a Pittman 12 volt motor and controlled by a 4 channel radio. Working features are running and spot light, siren with flashing blue light, sweeping radar antenna and deck lights. Built in 1985 the model the lifeboat is accurate in appearence for that time period.(The prototype has been modified since).
The actual lifeboat is attached the the Coast Guard's Motor Lifeboat School at Cape Disappointment and is one of four boats of this class.
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This model was scratch built from US Coast Guard plans. The boat is constructed of balsa wood and the hull coated with fiberglass resin. All the deck gear is scratchbuilt from brass, the propellers, led's and figures are the only commercial parts. Scaled at 3/4=1 foot the model measures 42 inches in length.
It's powered by a Pittman 12 volt motor and controlled by a 4 channel radio. Working features are running and spot light, siren with flashing blue light, sweeping radar antenna and deck lights. Built in 1985 the model the lifeboat is accurate in appearence for that time period.(The prototype has been modified since).
The actual lifeboat is attached the the Coast Guard's Motor Lifeboat School at Cape Disappointment and is one of four boats of this class.
this is a slightly modified RTR tug Southampton the main casing has been lowered and a bigger battery fitted, but she still has the original motors and props, she is seen her towing a large barge a flat top pontoon ,a small tug and a Graupner German patrol boat, with a model slipways Envoy doing its best to overturn the lot.
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this is a slightly modified RTR tug Southampton the main casing has been lowered and a bigger battery fitted, but she still has the original motors and props, she is seen her towing a large barge a flat top pontoon ,a small tug and a Graupner German patrol boat, with a model slipways Envoy doing its best to overturn the lot.
🙄 Must be me beeing fick but can you explain what you have done to lower the ? "casing" pics would be good. What battery have you fitted as I have mine in bits at present ready to install a proper esc "Viper Marine 15". I was going to go the route of 8 AA NiMI 3000mah in original compartment so interested in what you have done as it looks great in the video. 👍
🙄 Must be me beeing fick but can you explain what you have done to lower the ? "casing" pics would be good. What battery have you fitted as I have mine in bits at present ready to install a proper esc "Viper Marine 15". I was going to go the route of 8 AA NiMI 3000mah in original compartment so interested in what you have done as it looks great in the video. 👍
this video clip is of the main engine of the tug Cervia running on steam for the first time in nearly 30 years for steam lovers just turn up the sound and enjoy. 👍 if it does not run just click on the you tube Icon at thr bottom of the screen
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this video clip is of the main engine of the tug Cervia running on steam for the first time in nearly 30 years for steam lovers just turn up the sound and enjoy. 👍 if it does not run just click on the you tube Icon at thr bottom of the screen
these tugs are all 1/32nd scale the tug doing the main towing is a modified Cruiser kit, and the tug dragging on aft is a scratch built tug called the SIMLA she was originally built for wm watkins london and worked the Thames for nearly 80 years.
the model is electric powered with a 12 volt system, the tanker is 16ft long and has her own power as well (just in case). 😯
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these tugs are all 1/32nd scale the tug doing the main towing is a modified Cruiser kit, and the tug dragging on aft is a scratch built tug called the SIMLA she was originally built for wm watkins london and worked the Thames for nearly 80 years.
the model is electric powered with a 12 volt system, the tanker is 16ft long and has her own power as well (just in case). 😯
Very Impressive. Where do you sail? Are you expecting to go to any of the shows with these this year?
At 16ft. long there must also be some logistical issues with the tanker - how do you cope?
I don't have any tugs yet but do have TID kit in waiting - this is an excellent incentive - thanks!
Cap'n Jim.
HI Modeltugman,
Very Impressive. Where do you sail? Are you expecting to go to any of the shows with these this year?
At 16ft. long there must also be some logistical issues with the tanker - how do you cope?
I don't have any tugs yet but do have TID kit in waiting - this is an excellent incentive - thanks!
Cap'n Jim.
HI we sail at The Blue water shopplng centre,near Greenhithe in kent the tanker is in 7 sections and each section is held to the next with two steel pins.we don't tend to take it anywhere owing to the transport problem. Geo
HI we sail at The Blue water shopplng centre,near Greenhithe in kent the tanker is in 7 sections and each section is held to the next with two steel pins.we don't tend to take it anywhere owing to the transport problem. Geo
The tugs are towing the chantry club 16ft towboat, the two tugs are 1/32nd scale scratch built with 12 volt motors, they are The Vanquisher and The Dhulia, both River Thames tugs and in real life could be seen working together at Thames Haven oil terminals towing Tankers.
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The tugs are towing the chantry club 16ft towboat, the two tugs are 1/32nd scale scratch built with 12 volt motors, they are The Vanquisher and The Dhulia, both River Thames tugs and in real life could be seen working together at Thames Haven oil terminals towing Tankers.
Some old Adverts for these boats, love the prices.
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Hi, jelley baby, I hve also rescued a sea commander, and am in the (getting to be) ptocess of restoration. Yours look jolly good, and if mine goes that well, I shall be very pleased. The only problem after reading other reprts, is that mine, being a very old build, weighs in at five and a half pounds when empty.How this will affect the speed remains to seen. The theory atbthe moment is for a Speed 600,with a 45x prop on12 volts Ie two sixvolts in the stern.
when's the video?
taff
Hi, jelley baby, I hve also rescued a sea commander, and am in the (getting to be) ptocess of restoration. Yours look jolly good, and if mine goes that well, I shall be very pleased. The only problem after reading other reprts, is that mine, being a very old build, weighs in at five and a half pounds when empty.How this will affect the speed remains to seen. The theory atbthe moment is for a Speed 600,with a 45x prop on12 volts Ie two sixvolts in the stern.
when's the video?
taff
The four tugs in this clip are all 1/24th scale and are scratch built,they are the Ionia, The contest, the cervia and The Atlantic Cock, in their real form they were all River Thames Tugs.all of the models were built within the last 11 years and are all still going strong. Unfortunately all of the real tugs are all scrapped now except for the Cervia , she is now preserved in Ramsgate Harbour Kent.
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The four tugs in this clip are all 1/24th scale and are scratch built,they are the Ionia, The contest, the cervia and The Atlantic Cock, in their real form they were all River Thames Tugs.all of the models were built within the last 11 years and are all still going strong. Unfortunately all of the real tugs are all scrapped now except for the Cervia , she is now preserved in Ramsgate Harbour Kent.
Two Reclaimed Ebay boats, both running same setup Johnson 600 with 2.5:1 reduction Gear Boxes 45mm Brass props and 7.2Volt NiMh power.
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My Dads boat on the dam at our opening launch, with minI on board camera after many years
{"text":"My Dads boat on the dam at our opening launch, with minI on board camera after many years","subject":"1960's original Aerokit Sea Commander - Cephas","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hfVtxXpwIo"}
HI everyone,
we had our first official launch day in Johannesburg SouthAfrica, and had a really great turn out,
for more info see - www.gmbc.wozaonline.co.za
Regards GMBC
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Now I know who's nicked our good weather! 😀 could do with some of that sunshine in the UK, the Ice has only just thawed off our ponds and lakes here!
Great to hear of the turnout 😊
Stephen
Now I know who's nicked our good weather! 😀 could do with some of that sunshine in the UK, the Ice has only just thawed off our ponds and lakes here!
Great to hear of the turnout 😊
Stephen
HI Stephen
thanks for the reply, yes we are very fortunate with fantastic weather here and it was a great day for our first launch we even had the press there. I was over there a few years back at Christmas time and it snowed heavily and I feel for you all when you have your winters.
Thanks for the great website, I thought it would be nice to let everyone know that we exist in SA and would welcome visitors when they are out here.
HI Stephen
thanks for the reply, yes we are very fortunate with fantastic weather here and it was a great day for our first launch we even had the press there. I was over there a few years back at Christmas time and it snowed heavily and I feel for you all when you have your winters.
Thanks for the great website, I thought it would be nice to let everyone know that we exist in SA and would welcome visitors when they are out here.
Small mtb produced from a kit, on the water with my grandson. Free running and comes complete with all running gear.
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Ply parts are router cut, as you see them in the build photos. Only the hull formers are balsa and you cut them out with a craft knife. 3mm balsa. Hull skins are 0.8mm ply and deck and cabin is 1.5mm ply. Gun bits and torpedos are provided as plain dowels so you have to do a little bit of scratch finishing. Comes with a very basic motor about 200 size and a simple tube, prop shaft and prop. For a little boat it has a lot going for it. Didnt glass hull, used ordinary PVA, sanding sealer, spray car high build primer, spray grey primer and gloss.
Ply parts are router cut, as you see them in the build photos. Only the hull formers are balsa and you cut them out with a craft knife. 3mm balsa. Hull skins are 0.8mm ply and deck and cabin is 1.5mm ply. Gun bits and torpedos are provided as plain dowels so you have to do a little bit of scratch finishing. Comes with a very basic motor about 200 size and a simple tube, prop shaft and prop. For a little boat it has a lot going for it. Didnt glass hull, used ordinary PVA, sanding sealer, spray car high build primer, spray grey primer and gloss.
sunday sailing on Cwmbran Model Society water
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