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philcaretaker
Commodore
"Katie the Kayaker" - trial #2
Read Grahams blog here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/111166

Quote from blog :-
"The paddling action is produced with a combination of mechanics and software control. A few changes were made to the software to improve the ability to steer. There is still more to be done to improve this. If you watch carefully at 0:35 seconds in the video, you can see the rudder compensating for the paddle stroke to help keep Katie moving in a straight line."
Liked by rikster67 and Mike Stoney and
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  • philcaretakerCommodore
    She gets better every time Graham takes her out ! - I think Bill & Ben may get jealous !!.

    Just for information , some interesting video grabs .
    Liked by hermank and Mike Stoney and
  • jbkiwiFleet Admiral
    Looking brilliant, definite improvement on the first test. She's going to improve with a few paddling 'lessons' Great vids Phil, you're really doing a fantastic job capturing everyones' work,- looking very professional.

    JB
    Liked by GaryLC and pressonreguardless and
Ballast
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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"Exuberent" DH142
South Devon Crabber :- Cygnus GM 32' 1/12 Scale. Donor hull 32" fitted out/scratch built. Replica of actual vessel that floundered off Weymouth in 1983. Model build started in 1981 and completed in 2018 !!!
Liked by hermank and stevedownunder and
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  • GrahamP74Sub-Lieutenant
    Such a great model and an even better story Alan, although there was a tragic and sad ending to the full size boat it is great to see such a fine model. Graham
    Liked by River Rat and Peejay and
philcaretaker
Commodore
"Ouch "
January 2023 - Weather being kind for now and the end of the month saw a great selection of models out on the lake _ but not without incedents !.
NOTE :- Look out for the collision !! (around 0.30 seconds into the video). - thankfully no major damage. And the rescue right at the end !.
Liked by hermank and MouldBuilder and
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  • Len1Lieutenant Commander
    Sorry to hear of the flooding and I am glad you had minimum damage. It seems that mother nature is not to happy about the way we humans have been treating her and the earth and she is showing her rath.
    Liked by jbkiwi and Colin H
  • MouldBuilderAdmiral
    Sorry to hear about the mess the storm has left behind JB. I hope that damage to your house is minimal and that your estuary returns to normal soon. I remember you saying recently that the summer had not been so good and then this!☹️
    Liked by jbkiwi
jbkiwi
Fleet Admiral
STEAM LAUNCH VULCANIA WITH CALLIOPE
Saw this boat on a random facebook page and thought it was brilliant. Found a YT vid of her in Paris. she really gets around - https://www.steamboat.org.uk/user.php?id=62761
A challenge for R/C steam nuts😁

JB
Liked by RobW1 and figtree7nts and
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RC Sailing
Recruit
.... early January 2023
A mild start to 2023 enticed a small number of Buxton Model Boat Club yachting enthusiasts down to the local boating lake.
Liked by AndyB and Colin H
philcaretaker
Commodore
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Merry Christmas From The Buxton Model Boat Club !
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
Liked by HappyHaggis and jbkiwi and
Brightwork
Commodore
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Bunker Boat
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.
Liked by HappyHaggis and Peejay and
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  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Very nice-looking vessel!

    Cheers,

    Ed-
Brightwork
Commodore
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"Amsterdam"
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”
Liked by DWBrinkman and HappyHaggis and
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philcaretaker
Commodore
" Slim Nip " .... in the mist
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.
Liked by HappyHaggis and pressonreguardless and
LewZ
Admiral
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"Whaleback" Freighter
I know this is not one of my boats, but belongs to one of our club members. It is a 1/48 scale model of a "whaleback" freighter. The real George Washburn was built in 1885 had a length of 320 feet. What is unique about this is it had a almost tubular cross-section hull. Many times I heard visitors call it a submarine.

Jim's model includes horn sound, lights, homemade smoke generator and a ballast fill/empty system to reduce transportation weight. Video Link (this is not on YouTube, you have to copy this link to your browser to see the video): http://ssmbc-fl.org/Videos/Video-03-30-2014-01.mp4 (😮The link icon below WILL NOT WORK!😮)

I though some of you might enjoy this wonderful scratch built model!

Lew
Liked by HappyHaggis and figtree7nts and
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  • LewZAdmiral
    Ron, I will not go into too much detail on Jim. He is retired, in his early 70's, and has building models since before I met him about 12 years ago. He doesn't bother with computers too much but enjoys his Canon digital cameras.

    The story of building the model of the "Whaleback" seems to stem from where is lived many years ago up in the great lakes area of the U.S.

    Jim is a laid-back person and deeply interested in building his models. Most of them are 1/48 scale, but in recent years he took a turn and started going after some complicated kits, some out of production for many years, like Sterling kits he found on Ebay. Other recent builds include some WWII battleships, plastic models that are motorized for RC.

    One unique thing about Jim is all (I believe) of his models involve gear reduction between the motor(s) and shaft(s). He hand makes small parts where many people will avoid the small details. Here is a video of one of his other models, the City Of Buffalo:


    There are a lot of photos of his work on our website... http://ssmbc-fl.org

    Lew
    Liked by HappyHaggis and NicA1
  • ZdenekBAble Seaman
    In Polish magazine "Modelarstwo Okretowe", there is a plan available for such a whaleback design (http://www.modelarstwookretowe.pl/index.php?p=19&s=numer_opis&id_n=38 ).
    Maybe it could be of help...

    Zdenek
    Liked by AlessandroSPQR
GARTH
Commodore
TSS Beaverford Canadian Pasific Steamship
This was the last sailing at Spencer's in Burlington in November 2022 My friend was running his TSS Beaverford real ship built 1928 was sunk 1940.was run by Canadian Pacific Steamship line. I liked the steam coming out of stack P/S Pool has now been drain & will soon will be a winter skating rink
Liked by RobW1 and HappyHaggis and
philcaretaker
Commodore
"Venetian Evening Sailing"
Held this year on 30th of October 2022, the "Venetian Night Sailing" is an annual event which is always popular amongst Buxton Model Boat Club members and the local community.

Very sorry our local member Graham93 couldn`t be with us due to unforeseen circumstances.

Graham, look forward to seeing you back soon with "Bill & Ben" and maybe "Kayak Kev" !!!.
Liked by HappyHaggis and pressonreguardless and
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