🤞I noticed there are a great deal of RAF plans for various fire tender etc but is there a kit for a Seaplane Tender like ST480 (based at Lyme Regis where this photo was taken) that picked up a pilot off Chesil Beach on 8th November 1941. I am about to put on a display regarding the aircraft and pilot and their history and I have a model of the aircraft a Curtiss P40 Tomahawk and would love to have a Seaplane Tender model on display.
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🤞I noticed there are a great deal of RAF plans for various fire tender etc but is there a kit for a Seaplane Tender like ST480 (based at Lyme Regis where this photo was taken) that picked up a pilot off Chesil Beach on 8th November 1941. I am about to put on a display regarding the aircraft and pilot and their history and I have a model of the aircraft a Curtiss P40 Tomahawk and would love to have a Seaplane Tender model on display.
1/45 Scale Type IX DX2 U-boat. A good friend and photography guru came along and took some great photos for us at a recent sail day. Details about the U-boat are elsewhere on this site.
{"text":"1/45 Scale Type IX DX2 U-boat. A good friend and photography guru came along and took some great photos for us at a recent sail day. Details about the U-boat are elsewhere on this site.","subject":"Type IX U-boat - U-181","media":[{"id":"155530399624","name":"155530399624","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399624/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399624/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155530399770","name":"155530399770","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399770/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399770/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155530399821","name":"155530399821","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399821/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399821/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155530399858","name":"155530399858","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399858/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399858/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155530399961","name":"155530399961","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399961/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399961/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155530399984","name":"155530399984","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399984/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530399984/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155530407279","name":"155530407279","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530407279/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155530407279/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
1/45 Scale Type IX DX2 U-boat. A good friend and photography guru came along and took some great photos for us at a recent sail day. Details about the U-boat are elsewhere on this site.
Maiden voyage of HMY Britannia model on the lake at Stevenage MBC
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This Aeronaut Kalle Harbour Tug had seen better days when I acquired it last month, after some remedial work it is now taking some shape, there is still plenty of work to do but I feel I am getting there.
{"text":"This Aeronaut Kalle Harbour Tug had seen better days when I acquired it last month, after some remedial work it is now taking some shape, there is still plenty of work to do but I feel I am getting there.","subject":"From this to this.","media":[{"id":"155518531943","name":"155518531943","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155518531943/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155518531943/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155352788165","name":"155352788165","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155352788165/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155352788165/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This Aeronaut Kalle Harbour Tug had seen better days when I acquired it last month, after some remedial work it is now taking some shape, there is still plenty of work to do but I feel I am getting there.
Finally completed after near enough four years work off and on. Mind I am very happy with the result, the superstructure was slightly modified so as the steam plant can be removed easily in one piece.
{"text":"Finally completed after near enough four years work off and on. Mind I am very happy with the result, the superstructure was slightly modified so as the steam plant can be removed easily in one piece.","subject":"Marian Belle' Empire Class Tug.","media":[{"id":"155481065079","name":"155481065079","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155481065079/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155481065079/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155481066814","name":"155481066814","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155481066814/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155481066814/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155454763139","name":"155454763139","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155454763139/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155454763139/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Finally completed after near enough four years work off and on. Mind I am very happy with the result, the superstructure was slightly modified so as the steam plant can be removed easily in one piece.
Our 2nd outing to the lake last Saturday 30-3-19,
1st photo shows her doing her job supplying the oil rig
2nd photo Aziz at full speed, great bow wave moving down her sides.
{"text":"Our 2nd outing to the lake last Saturday 30-3-19,\n1st photo shows her doing her job supplying the oil rig\n2nd photo Aziz at full speed, great bow wave moving down her sides.","subject":"Aziz","media":[{"id":"155450551183","name":"155450551183","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155450551183/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155450551183/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"155450552669","name":"155450552669","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155450552669/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155450552669/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Our 2nd outing to the lake last Saturday 30-3-19,
1st photo shows her doing her job supplying the oil rig
2nd photo Aziz at full speed, great bow wave moving down her sides.
I started the SMBC Youtube channel a couple of months ago... here's the latest video, with on-board cameras...https://youtu.be/GumktybSX_c
{"text":"I started the SMBC Youtube channel a couple of months ago... here's the latest video, with on-board cameras...https://youtu.be/GumktybSX_c","subject":"I.C Boat Manta Ray","media":[{"id":"155420108036","name":"155420108036","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/155420108036/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/155420108036/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GumktybSX_c"}
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOi_jpNHi-M
Made by 4 clubs and filmed here by Geoff Chequer at the TOYS FOR BOYS SHOW at WATERLOO LIVERPOOL
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Just built Krick RO-Marin Neptun. First tug I’ve built, she came out okay, I think. 6volt system, MFA 2.5 geared motor, Graupner SXM switch controlling the lights, older Pixie brushed esc controlling water monitor pump. Old Futaba MC210 for motor esc, Frysky QX7 radio. This video was shot at Towne Lake, McKinney Texas. She well on her maiden, needs about 2-4 ounces ballast in the stern though.
{"text":"Just built Krick RO-Marin Neptun. First tug I\u2019ve built, she came out okay, I think. 6volt system, MFA 2.5 geared motor, Graupner SXM switch controlling the lights, older Pixie brushed esc controlling water monitor pump. Old Futaba MC210 for motor esc, Frysky QX7 radio. This video was shot at Towne Lake, McKinney Texas. She well on her maiden, needs about 2-4 ounces ballast in the stern though.","subject":"Neptun maiden","media":[{"id":"15534016051","name":"15534016051.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/15534016051/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/15534016051/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0S8iKFsEEU"}
Just built Krick RO-Marin Neptun. First tug I’ve built, she came out okay, I think. 6volt system, MFA 2.5 geared motor, Graupner SXM switch controlling the lights, older Pixie brushed esc controlling water monitor pump. Old Futaba MC210 for motor esc, Frysky QX7 radio. This video was shot at Towne Lake, McKinney Texas. She well on her maiden, needs about 2-4 ounces ballast in the stern though.
I have been building my scratch build PT 109 for the last 3 months, working sometimes only one or two evenings in the week. As you must all know you can only do so much before you have to stop and wait for glue or paint to dry :( but at last it is now completed, RC gear installed and a mighty 48" in length at 1/20 scale. Next will be the lake and a final trial run, I completed a 'bath' test a couple of days ago and it only just fitted in the bath but both motors run great. hope you like. Andy
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I have been building my scratch build PT 109 for the last 3 months, working sometimes only one or two evenings in the week. As you must all know you can only do so much before you have to stop and wait for glue or paint to dry :( but at last it is now completed, RC gear installed and a mighty 48" in length at 1/20 scale. Next will be the lake and a final trial run, I completed a 'bath' test a couple of days ago and it only just fitted in the bath but both motors run great. hope you like. Andy
Sounds good to me DELVEIN 👍 PLEASE start a Build Blog about your project.
I'm sure it would be an inspiration to many members, not least me 😉
I propose to fit the centre motor as a simple brushed job with independent control, as RHBaker did with his superb Brave Borderer MTB. Centre motor for cruising and manoeuvring, two outer brushless for full power 'action' manoeuvring. So far I've only renovated the hull, way to go yet.
Looking forward to the vid of your Sea Trials👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
Sounds good to me DELVEIN 👍 PLEASE start a Build Blog about your project.
I'm sure it would be an inspiration to many members, not least me 😉
I propose to fit the centre motor as a simple brushed job with independent control, as RHBaker did with his superb Brave Borderer MTB. Centre motor for cruising and manoeuvring, two outer brushless for full power 'action' manoeuvring. So far I've only renovated the hull, way to go yet.
Looking forward to the vid of your Sea Trials👍
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The Lake Illawong Model Boats club and Task Force 72 Fleet Base Victoria had a combined display at the 2019 Sandown Train and Hobby Show. This video is compiled from the first 2 of the 3 days. We even had a pond erected, but unfortunately a few small leaks restricted its use.
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The Lake Illawong Model Boats club and Task Force 72 Fleet Base Victoria had a combined display at the 2019 Sandown Train and Hobby Show. This video is compiled from the first 2 of the 3 days. We even had a pond erected, but unfortunately a few small leaks restricted its use.
Was given this as a hull which had been started 25 yrs ago, along with some superstructure parts. Without other materials to finish it off, I gave it what I could find and here is where it is today.
Motor is 340 Graupner geared 3:1 & 7.2v 2400 NiMH
Can not provide any specific sailing details until it has been in the pond which could be awhile...se my front and back yard!
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Was given this as a hull which had been started 25 yrs ago, along with some superstructure parts. Without other materials to finish it off, I gave it what I could find and here is where it is today.
Motor is 340 Graupner geared 3:1 & 7.2v 2400 NiMH
Can not provide any specific sailing details until it has been in the pond which could be awhile...se my front and back yard!
Looking forward to a report on your display.
Good on ya for doing that 👍
Cheers, Doug 😎