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🎬 Yachts out in force ! - April 3rd 2022
4 months ago by philcaretaker (
Commander)
Commander)
Just a selection of boats sailing on Sunday 3rd April 2022 with Members from the Buxton Model Boat Club.
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🎬 Long Range Air Sea Rescue
4 months ago by reilly4 (
Warrant Officer)
Warrant Officer)
A short video to celebrate sailing 3 x 1/24 scale Fairmile D's as well as a Vosper 73' Type 1 at the same time.
Graham's boats are scratch-built onto fibreglass hulls.
My boats are totally scratch-built.
it is best viewed on a larger screen in HD.
Graham's boats are scratch-built onto fibreglass hulls.
My boats are totally scratch-built.
it is best viewed on a larger screen in HD.
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💬 Re: Long Range Air Sea Rescue
3 months ago by StephenS (
 Recruit)
Brilliant. Best war film I've seen in years.
My mtb's of mtb 389. Built 40 odd years ago and left in the loft where it collected dust and soot. When I retired I brought it down, fitted a Graupner 700 motor in and ran it on 14.4v. It plains very realistic. Thanks for the video...👍 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Long Range Air Sea Rescue
4 months ago by ToraDog (
 Lieutenant)
Absolutely wondrful! Top notch job all around. What a incredible pleasure to watch.
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💬 Re: Long Range Air Sea Rescue
4 months ago by roboboyo (
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Top class!!!!!!👍👍👍
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💬 Re: Long Range Air Sea Rescue
4 months ago by muddy (
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.. Brilliant.. Congratulations to ALL involved.. Regards Muddy.
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📷 Look what the Easter Bunny brought me!
4 months ago by DWBrinkman ( Warrant Officer)
Warrant Officer)
Up until now, I didn't have a tug boat in my harbor. Every harbor should have a tug on duty, right? This is how it came, I plan to add a couple embellishments, but this one is primarily "for fun".
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💬 Re: Look what the Easter Bunny brought me!
4 months ago by Cashrc (
 Captain)
Have fun with her!! I like the color scheme too.
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🎬 North Texas Shipwrights
4 months ago by Cashrc ( Captain)
Captain)
Ran a bit today instead of tomorrow (Easter) enjoy the video!
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💬 Re: North Texas Shipwrights
4 months ago by Cashrc (
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Thanks!!
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💬 Re: North Texas Shipwrights
4 months ago by Griss (
 Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
Nice one Comrade!😊
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🎬 "Compass" , RC Sailboat
4 months ago by philcaretaker ( Commander)
Commander)
This is the "Compass" , RC Sailboat belonging to Buxton Model Boat Club member Dean.
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📷 Chris Craft Catalina 50 foot
4 months ago by Brightwork ( Lieutenant)
Lieutenant)
This is the Chris Craft Catalina Sterling kit. I thought I had posted her already. Model is 31" loa
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💬 Re: Chris Craft Catalina 50 foot
4 months ago by Brightwork (
Lieutenant)
Gregg... I use a contour gauge (pic). then draw it out on the wood. Dowels in between.
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💬 Re: Chris Craft Catalina 50 foot
4 months ago by gcdpetaluma (
Recruit)
Very impressive - your attention to detail is something else. Wish she was on my coffee table. How did you make the base and stand? Thank you, Gregg
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📷 Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by Brightwork ( Lieutenant)
Lieutenant)
Update on my Sterling Chris Craft 63'
Well.... I redid the windows. Added new curtains and after adding the headliner to the wheelhouse, I realized I had not added the spot and anchor lights topside. So, I took it all out and built a new mast with light and drilled out the solid spot light and added a lens. I sanded and filled the imperfections on both cabin tops and repainted them. I wired everything to an external switch. LED are all 3 volt. I also noted that the stations that hold the aft roof extension were not to original Chris Craft pics, so I made new ones. Aft ones now rake in line with the wheelhouse windows. Looks more like they grew there. The photos do not do her justice. Quite happy with her. Enjoy
Well.... I redid the windows. Added new curtains and after adding the headliner to the wheelhouse, I realized I had not added the spot and anchor lights topside. So, I took it all out and built a new mast with light and drilled out the solid spot light and added a lens. I sanded and filled the imperfections on both cabin tops and repainted them. I wired everything to an external switch. LED are all 3 volt. I also noted that the stations that hold the aft roof extension were not to original Chris Craft pics, so I made new ones. Aft ones now rake in line with the wheelhouse windows. Looks more like they grew there. The photos do not do her justice. Quite happy with her. Enjoy
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by Brightwork (
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Thank you everyone for your kind words.
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by Brightwork (
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She is a model of a 63 foot Chris Craft the model is 40"
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by Brightwork (
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That is a Fishing vessel conversion. It really can be both. See my harbor
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by Derek 151 (
 Petty Officer 2nd Class)
What a lovely boat. What is the boat on the shelf in the background - that looks like another nice one.
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by DuncanP (
 Petty Officer 1st Class)
Beautiful model with amazing level of detail. Excellent work!
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by ChrisG (
 Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
Fantastic model even down to the obligatory table lamps. I am not sure I could manage a model of 63" to say nothing of it taking over a room in my house, if only!!
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by Cashrc (
Captain)
Sweet looking cruiser. It takes some doing to make those old Sterling kits look that good. They’re not bad kits, especially for their time period, but still, a lot of work. Enjoy her, she’s a keeper!!
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by Rock (
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👍 fantastic model, beautiful detailing.
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by DWBrinkman (
Warrant Officer)
Beautiful boat! Awesome attention to detail.
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💬 Re: Sterling models Chris Craft 63' LOA 40 inches.
4 months ago by ChrisR (
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That is a beautiful vessel
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🎬 African Queen Test Motor Rudder Receiver & Battery
4 months ago by GARTH ( Lieutenant)
Lieutenant)
Just a little more fine tuning before model will be ready for a tiny pond .Its only 16 inch from bow to stern .
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🎬 "Slim Nip"
4 months ago by philcaretaker ( Commander)
Commander)
Exploring the possibilities of a new sleeker look to the Wee Nips that I have built previously , - I created the "Slim Nip" just as a development from the original classic Graham Bantock design.
Length - 720mm
Beam - 166mm
Keel depth - 290mm
Mast height - 1130mm above the deck.
Maintaining the simplicity and convenience of a Uni rig , easy to transport , easy to rig , & no guys .
Result was : - a new look, light wind, high aspect ratio - "Slim Nip".
Length - 720mm
Beam - 166mm
Keel depth - 290mm
Mast height - 1130mm above the deck.
Maintaining the simplicity and convenience of a Uni rig , easy to transport , easy to rig , & no guys .
Result was : - a new look, light wind, high aspect ratio - "Slim Nip".
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🎬 One more from the "Sparrow"
4 months ago by philcaretaker ( Commander)
Commander)
One more Sparrow Video !
Designed by Bryn Heveldt
Built by Graham Royle
Music ( The Lounge) by Bensound (+ the local ducks as background)
Video by Phil
............. Just for fun !
Designed by Bryn Heveldt
Built by Graham Royle
Music ( The Lounge) by Bensound (+ the local ducks as background)
Video by Phil
............. Just for fun !
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🎬 Racing Sparrow - Build Log on youtube
4 months ago by philcaretaker ( Commander)
Commander)
This Racing Sparrow was built by Buxton Model Boat Member Graham Royle.
Detail and precision are Grahams hallmark and it is a privilege for me to showcase some of his work through "RC Sailing" and the Model Boats Website.
(Note best viewed on big screen to allow for pausing !)
Model Boats Website also hosts other blogs of his ie. :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/106408 - Racing Sparrow
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653 - Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
https://model-boats.com/blogs/99841 - Rescue Launch
https://model-boats.com/blogs/68795 - Row,row, row
Phil
Detail and precision are Grahams hallmark and it is a privilege for me to showcase some of his work through "RC Sailing" and the Model Boats Website.
(Note best viewed on big screen to allow for pausing !)
Model Boats Website also hosts other blogs of his ie. :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/106408 - Racing Sparrow
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653 - Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
https://model-boats.com/blogs/99841 - Rescue Launch
https://model-boats.com/blogs/68795 - Row,row, row
Phil
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🎬 Nort Texas Shipwrights April 3 2022
4 months ago by Cashrc ( Captain)
Captain)
Back at Towne Lake for more fun and friendship. Had a good time, we saw 2 subs in the water, a few tugs, launches, working boats and an old MRP deep vee and a Micro Magic. I had a great time as I finally got my Italeri Vosper handling decently even in the windy conditions we had. A little more tweaking and she’ll be spot on, but I’m pleased with her for now.
Cash
Cash
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💬 Re: Nort Texas Shipwrights April 3 2022
4 months ago by Cashrc (
Captain)
Thanks for watching y’all
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💬 Re: Nort Texas Shipwrights April 3 2022
4 months ago by Cashrc (
Captain)
Dave, just load up the boats, make a few sandwiches, drink a couple of Red Bulls and come on down!!🤣
Seriously, wish you could come. Hope you get to splash something soon. Cash 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Nort Texas Shipwrights April 3 2022
4 months ago by DWBrinkman (
Warrant Officer)
Cashrc,
Those are some great boats, thanks for sharing. I'm literally green with envy. I'd love to drive out and play on the water with you guys, but Google Maps says it's 966 miles and a 15 hour drive. I guess I'll just have to wait for our 18" of ice to melt before I'm on the water. sigh .... Dave B 👍 Like
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🎬 RC Sailing No 161:- Racing Sparrow
4 months ago by philcaretaker ( Commander)
Commander)
Information provided by builder Graham Royle :- The "Racing Sparrow" is a 750mm RC sailboat designed by New Zealander Bryn Heveldt.
Plank on frame balsa construction , Grahams build log can be found here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/106408
Music :- bensound - onceagain
Enjoy RCSailing
Phil
Plank on frame balsa construction , Grahams build log can be found here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/106408
Music :- bensound - onceagain
Enjoy RCSailing
Phil
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💬 Re: RC Sailing No 161:- Racing Sparrow
4 months ago by jbkiwi (
 Fleet Admiral)
Great job Graham, looks to be sailing well for a first time out,- shame there was not enough wind to be able to put your foot down 👍👍👍 Another nice vid Phil, (better luck with the next ESC on the 'media boat') Keep them coming.
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🎬 Camera Boat - update - ( NOTE PULSING NOISE ?? )
5 months ago by philcaretaker ( Commander)
Commander)
Just a quick update with the new camera boat before fitting and running with the Gopro attached.
Observations :-
1. Maneuverability - Great - but better control with high and low rate options!.
2. Speed - Too much ? - may be , but enough for me to throttle back quickly !.
3. Camera - Good balance and rotation for 360*.
4. Cost - Minimal - ie. Motor & ESC kit from Hobbybitz.
5. Noise - 5/10
6. Fun Factor - 10/10 - just for fun ! - enjoy RC Sailing !.
NOTE - I would be interested to know of any theories in respect of the "PULSING NOISE" of the motor ?????
Cheers
Phil
Observations :-
1. Maneuverability - Great - but better control with high and low rate options!.
2. Speed - Too much ? - may be , but enough for me to throttle back quickly !.
3. Camera - Good balance and rotation for 360*.
4. Cost - Minimal - ie. Motor & ESC kit from Hobbybitz.
5. Noise - 5/10
6. Fun Factor - 10/10 - just for fun ! - enjoy RC Sailing !.
NOTE - I would be interested to know of any theories in respect of the "PULSING NOISE" of the motor ?????
Cheers
Phil
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🎬 North Texas Shipwrights 3/6/22
5 months ago by Cashrc ( Captain)
Captain)
Horsing about at Towne Lake McKinney Texas
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