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    πŸ“ Using the camera boats
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ philcaretaker ( Captain)
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    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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    πŸ“ RC Jet powered Swan
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Thought you might like to see the build of my latest vessel in the fleet..

    πŸ“ Viking Longboat
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ philcaretaker ( Captain)
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    Another fun boat here at the Buxton club ! - a Viking Longboat built by modeler Chris Gay.
    enjoy RC Sailing !.

    πŸ“ Source for 3/32 reed accent strips
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Dumaspittman ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    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!πŸ˜ŽπŸ€—πŸ˜‡πŸ‘

    πŸ’¬ Re: Source for 3/32 reed accent strips
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    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.
    πŸ’¬ Re: Source for 3/32 reed accent strips
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί taffy ( Master Seaman)
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    Yes I would like to know that one also?
    Thank You in Advance.
    πŸ“ Crewe Model Boat Club sailing at Boundary Park on Wed 28 Sept
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ dave976 ( Commander)
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    Nice sunny day yesterday and we had a good turnout of models on the lake.

    πŸ“ Windermere Pleasure Steamer
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ philcaretaker ( Captain)
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    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.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Windermere Pleasure Steamer
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ pressonreguardless ( Commodore)
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    A True Work of ArtπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
    Trev
    πŸ’¬ Re: Windermere Pleasure Steamer
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ RichardE ( Leading Seaman)
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    Beautiful, saw the real thing this weekend at the Windermere Jetty Museum. Fascinating place, well worth a visit
    πŸ“ Camera Boat trials with Bill & Ben.
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ philcaretaker ( Captain)
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    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 !.

    πŸ“ Russian Sun Aluka
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hhager2 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    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.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian Sun Aluka
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hhager2 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    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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    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian Sun Aluka
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cashrc ( Commodore)
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    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
    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian Sun Aluka
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ rolfman2000 ( Warrant Officer)
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    Always fancied building a submarine. But never quite got around to it, as they always looked so complicated. With wet bits, dry bits, and some that crossed over occasionally. That, and the cost of the perspex tubes they are built into and out of. Also, you need quite a big model to base it on as well. One big point is, I don't have access to a school swimming pool to play with it in, as I'm too scared of losing it in a lake πŸ˜”
    Good luck with yours.
    Kindest regards, Dave W πŸ‘
    πŸ“ First time build
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Norway ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Primer applied to Hull today

    πŸ“ " yellow submarine "
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ philcaretaker ( Captain)
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    Buxton Model Boat Club Member Dave Maynard exhibits the manoeuvrability of his yellow "dive" submarine.

    πŸ“ Bob`s final day at Buxton Model Boat Club
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ philcaretaker ( Captain)
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    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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    πŸ“ Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Brightwork ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Built by a friend "Norm Milne" I am grateful to have this from him (Although I am passing her on to a good friend). Museum quality workmanship.

    38"x7" AR 410 Spectrum Rx Dynamic ESC

    πŸ’¬ Re: Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hhager2 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Two more views. You can see the mistake on the nose section it lets more flooding in. Also the sail detail
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    πŸ’¬ Re: Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hhager2 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Bring on the real MSCO minesweeper for years I wanted to build one. My uncle (Sam really) was my boss on ship. He told me about the Calypso was a rebuild on the Msco frame. So I found the Calypso and used personal pictures as guides. The wheel house was easy and radar room behind it. Adding deck gear and the big wheel that holds the sweep electric plus cable we’re tricky. I added the floats and cable control mechanics on rear deck. Basically the main deck cabin is same along with side rails. The bow needed work but turned out good. It has Rc gear in it but never floated it. I’m getting a display case fir it. My next ship is DE1040 Garcia. 5 ft body fiberglass from scale shiplyard company. I may float that one.
    πŸ’¬ Re: Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ LewZ ( Midshipman)
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    Good job! Lot of Calypsos out there, this is the first I have seen converted back.πŸ‘
    πŸ’¬ Re: Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DuncanP ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Fabulous
    πŸ’¬ Re: Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hhager2 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Didn’t see pic of calypso revert to its orig format
    πŸ’¬ Re: Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hhager2 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I took my Calypdo and bashed it back to its Minesweeper roots. I was helmsman and ET fir 4 years reserved on MSCO-49 Lorikeet. Worked on upgrading and in every cranny. I wound up with an accurate model of the ship
    πŸ’¬ Re: Calypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Brightwork ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Senior moment..lol/// Note the red toques on the deck hand. Might it be Jacques?
    πŸ’¬ Re: Caypso
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ LewZ ( Midshipman)
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    I believe the spelling is "Calypso." Nevertheless, a fine looking model!πŸ‘
    πŸ“ Amsterdam Tug
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Brightwork ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Built by a friend "Norm Milne" I am grateful to have this from him. Museum quality workmanship.

    42"x9" AR 500 Spectrum RX. Viper 40 A ESC 3 bl prop
    Working fire monitor

    πŸ“ Smit Nederland
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Brightwork ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Built by a friend "Norm Milne" I am grateful to have this from him. Museum quality workmanship.

    34"x12" AR 600 Spectrum Receiver Viper 40 A ESC
    Working tow winch, working radar ant. lights, twin 4 blade brass props

    πŸ’¬ Re: Smit Nederland
    6 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Dumaspittman ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    WOW! OMG that is a stunner. What a friend you have!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜€πŸ˜€
    πŸ“ Bulkheads painted
    7 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Norway ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Have painted the bulkheads and inner Hull.

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