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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club"

My visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club".
Greg, many thanks for the warm welcome extended by yourself and the other members at both Emsworth and at Mill Rythe last week. Nice to see such a nice selection of boats.
Take care and thanks again to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club".
Phil

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Using the camera boats

Using the camera boats, we have a montage of clips here which help to appreciate the many variables between cameras and conditions around the lake at different times of the year.

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EricMB

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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RC Jet powered Swan

Thought you might like to see the build of my latest vessel in the fleet..

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Viking Longboat

Another fun boat here at the Buxton club ! - a Viking Longboat built by modeler Chris Gay.
enjoy RC Sailing !.

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Dumaspittman

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

Source for 3/32 reed accent strips

Hello everyone! I hope good things are in store for you all, a new boat, a new love, something grand.
I have a question:
Does anyone have a source for very thin, 3/32 or thereabouts strips which in the Sterling CTLL kit were identified as "reed" strips, 3/32. They are perfect for edges and accents and they can take a bend without being steamed. If anyone knows a place that has this type of material I would really appreciate any info you can provide.
Thanks!😎🤗😇👍

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taffyPetty Officer 2nd Class4 years ago
Yes I would like to know that one also?
Thank You in Advance.
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GaryLCCommodore4 years ago
Hello, and good morning. I would suggest you give Cornwall ModelBoats a good coat of looking at. As besides the flexible beech strip they sell which is very flexible, and a short length can be bent around into a circle without any problem. So if you bought three strips, one at the thickness you require, and two more to go on the inside and outside, to make up a channel type capping. they also sell numerous hardwood mouldings shaped, into channels, right-angles, mouldings for hardwood window frames. ect. ect. Give it a looking at and I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Regards, Gary.
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dave976

Captain 4 years ago

Crewe Model Boat Club sailing at Boundary Park on Wed 28 Sept

Nice sunny day yesterday and we had a good turnout of models on the lake.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Windermere Pleasure Steamer

Built plank on frame from plans scaled down from 24 -12th scale - "Branksome" was built by proud owner Alan Brundrett many years ago, originally steam powered, Alan converted her to electric in recent years.

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RichardELeading Seaman4 years ago
Beautiful, saw the real thing this weekend at the Windermere Jetty Museum. Fascinating place, well worth a visit
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
A True Work of Art👍👍👍
Trev
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Camera Boat trials with Bill & Ben.

Getting more experience with new camera boat seeing how the gopro handles the varying light changes. Filming at different locations, while circumnavigating the lake.
Live streaming via the phone, changes to exposure etc. were applied in the final edit.
Again , thanks to Bill & Ben - and of course Graham !.

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Hhager2

Lieutenant 4 years ago

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Russian Sun Aluka

Built from old kit. I built one before and the Bluefin one too from Dumas. I cut the hull separation so a space is there. In general it was fun. I had to buy an older Rc as only 72 MHz works under water for maybe 3 ft. The ghz signal works surface only. I cut out all the hull flooding holes as per pictures I gathered. Basically built as per blueprints inside except used newer motor controller that can take LiPo batteries. Excuse the messy background.

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CashrcAdmiral4 years ago
Like your sub!! We have several sub guys in our club, at least one of them uses 2.4. He runs an extension for his antenna up the sail (conning tower) and hides it in either the periscope or antenna. His boats are static divers, but he stays at periscope depth when he submerges. The boats set up to blow ballast and full up planes if he loses contact. Not trying to criticize anything you’re doing, just letting you know 2.4 is doable with restrictions. Most of the ponds here in North Texas are too murky for much below periscope depth anyway.
Anyway, good luck with your sub! Let me know how it turns out.
Cash
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Hhager2Lieutenant4 years ago
I had thought of a float with antenna but in he end use a MHz transmitter was easier. I had sold all mine so I picked up one from eBay. Actually I wound up with two one AM one FM. FM worked better. The dc motor controller was from a car as it had reverse capability plus switchable micas or LiPo. The Ghz band gets water attenuation so it won’t work under water well. Bathtub test showed at least a few feet under was ok. Only thing o don’t like is you seal electronics so it has to be really tested. Battery is on a plastic box like that can open fir access but I put a soda bottle cap structure to access charge connector anyway it’s fun
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Norway

Petty Officer 1st Class 4 years ago

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First time build

Primer applied to Hull today

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

" yellow submarine "

Buxton Model Boat Club Member Dave Maynard exhibits the manoeuvrability of his yellow "dive" submarine.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Bob`s final day at Buxton Model Boat Club

Ex Royal Navy, Buxton Model Boat Club member Bob Comack Young returns to his homeland after today - Bust wishes to Bob and his family from all Buxton Model Boat Club members.

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