Got some Stanchions for my scratch build Andrea Gail so did a litte video on one of the Stanchions.
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This is one of the next jobs I need to do on the Perkasa, not looking forward to it, especially making sure the 0.7mm brass rod I’m using for the lines is kept kink free.
This is one of the next jobs I need to do on the Perkasa, not looking forward to it, especially making sure the 0.7mm brass rod I’m using for the lines is kept kink free.
A mild start to 2023 enticed a small number of Buxton Model Boat Club yachting enthusiasts down to the local boating lake.
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Dry fitting the amphibious truck on the barge for a bit of fun. - A bit optimistic,- 5mm each side😁, might be a smidge top heavy?
JB
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My children are young sailors in the making 😁
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That's really encouraging to know that youngsters are enjoying the hobby. Hopefully teaching them water safety as well. I'm for ever falling in when retrieving my models. Family think it's hilarious but it can be dangerous, so I try to stay dry nowadays.
Cheers Colin.
That's really encouraging to know that youngsters are enjoying the hobby. Hopefully teaching them water safety as well. I'm for ever falling in when retrieving my models. Family think it's hilarious but it can be dangerous, so I try to stay dry nowadays.
Cheers Colin.
Yes Colin I do try and teach them to behave accordingly around water, even more so because I can’t swim. That wouldn’t deter me from jumping in after them tho haha. Yes they are pretty good I just say. I’ve fallen in a couple of times, just as well it’s shallow ish around one edge.
Cheers Jordan.
Yes Colin I do try and teach them to behave accordingly around water, even more so because I can’t swim. That wouldn’t deter me from jumping in after them tho haha. Yes they are pretty good I just say. I’ve fallen in a couple of times, just as well it’s shallow ish around one edge.
Cheers Jordan.
Graham Royle is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club, he is also the creator and proud owner of "Bill & Ben" who have provided much entertainment to young and old a like, as they "Skull" around our local lake here in Derbyshire.
Graham informs me that Bill & Ben also have a new mate is coming to visit them early next year ???? - so watch this space !!.
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Graham Royle is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club, he is also the creator and proud owner of "Bill & Ben" who have provided much entertainment to young and old a like, as they "Skull" around our local lake here in Derbyshire.
Graham informs me that Bill & Ben also have a new mate is coming to visit them early next year ???? - so watch this space !!.
FYI:- See also previous Bill & Ben Videos on RC Sailing .
These are directly accessed though youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@RCSailing1/videos
No. 93 No.98 No.100 No.123
👍Phil ⛵
Another chance to relive some memories of RC Sailing with the Buxton Model Boat Club from Winter to Spring and Summer to Autumn 2022.
Best wishes to all for the Christmas and the new year !.
You are welcome to visit us soon ! ⛵🚤
https://model-boats.com/places/60518
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Bunker Boat-
A bunker boat is a purse seiner after menhaden (AKA bunker, pogy, alewife, shad). The fish is use in animal feeds, fertilizer, paint, cosmetics, and its oil has commercial value, It's not a human food fish. The Atlantic seaboard is the largest fishery and a huge fleet of these boats, all architecturally similar, were maintained there. Some sources call the menhaden catch the most important commercial catch in American waters.
The plans for this model are loosely drawn after the Helen Euphane, a 114 foot 293 ton steam powered example of the type. She was built in 1902, and served temporarily in both world wars in the Coast Guard, as a minesweeper and patrol boat. The last history I have of her is from the 50s, at which time she was still working the fishery.
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Bunker Boat-
A bunker boat is a purse seiner after menhaden (AKA bunker, pogy, alewife, shad). The fish is use in animal feeds, fertilizer, paint, cosmetics, and its oil has commercial value, It's not a human food fish. The Atlantic seaboard is the largest fishery and a huge fleet of these boats, all architecturally similar, were maintained there. Some sources call the menhaden catch the most important commercial catch in American waters.
The plans for this model are loosely drawn after the Helen Euphane, a 114 foot 293 ton steam powered example of the type. She was built in 1902, and served temporarily in both world wars in the Coast Guard, as a minesweeper and patrol boat. The last history I have of her is from the 50s, at which time she was still working the fishery.
This the model of the Tug "Amsterdam" I acquired from Norm Milne. This is a first class build.
Wijsmuller salvage and long distance towage tug ''Amsterdam''
Built in 1971 by Scheepswerf Johann Oelkers K.G., Hamburg (563) as ''Hamburg'' for Petersen and Alpers.
Sold to Bureau Wijsmuller in 1974 and renamed ''Amsterdam''.
Sustained major machinery damage on 20/01/1986 and sold to Pakistani breakers where she arrived at Gadani Beach on 22/05/86 for demolition.
Model is fully R/C and 1/50 scale and is 43” LOA x 10”
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This the model of the Tug "Amsterdam" I acquired from Norm Milne. This is a first class build.
Wijsmuller salvage and long distance towage tug ''Amsterdam''
Built in 1971 by Scheepswerf Johann Oelkers K.G., Hamburg (563) as ''Hamburg'' for Petersen and Alpers.
Sold to Bureau Wijsmuller in 1974 and renamed ''Amsterdam''.
Sustained major machinery damage on 20/01/1986 and sold to Pakistani breakers where she arrived at Gadani Beach on 22/05/86 for demolition.
Model is fully R/C and 1/50 scale and is 43” LOA x 10”
Just for fun thought I would revisit a " fan assisted " Wee Nip . Looking again at issues such as noise, focus, changes in light and the suitability for various camera platforms for close encounters!.
Tested here at our local lake with the Buxton Model Boat Club.
(Dont forget to select the"cog" icon to veiw in HD quality on youtube)
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Just for fun thought I would revisit a " fan assisted " Wee Nip . Looking again at issues such as noise, focus, changes in light and the suitability for various camera platforms for close encounters!.
Tested here at our local lake with the Buxton Model Boat Club.
(Dont forget to select the"cog" icon to veiw in HD quality on youtube)
December 1st 2022 . - Getting colder now with heavy mist early in the mornings. A good day to try another set of slightly bigger high aspect sails.
Still very light wind but just managing to get from A to B.
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December 1st 2022 . - Getting colder now with heavy mist early in the mornings. A good day to try another set of slightly bigger high aspect sails.
Still very light wind but just managing to get from A to B.
Cool, calm early late November morning. Very light wind expected to increase slightly but perfect for my "Slim Nip" which is a modified Wee Nip. Just pop in the extended mast with high aspect sail - and enjoy :-
... " RC Sailing " with the Buxton Model Boat Club in the High Peak of Derbyshire UK.
See also No.164 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oLKr-glA3s
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Cool, calm early late November morning. Very light wind expected to increase slightly but perfect for my "Slim Nip" which is a modified Wee Nip. Just pop in the extended mast with high aspect sail - and enjoy :-
... " RC Sailing " with the Buxton Model Boat Club in the High Peak of Derbyshire UK.
See also No.164 -
Little outing back in the summer on the local lake.
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