This is the fifth of the six sisters of the isle of Man Steam Packet Company, entered service in 1952 and scrapped in 1980. it is built on a Metcalf Models hull, and the superstructure is scratch-built from styrene. Fittings are a mix of scratch and purchased. it is powered by 2 Electronize motors with 2 ESC's by EA Electronics, has a smoke unit from Harbor Models controlled by a Viper ESC, a sound system from Model Sounds inc of Ontario, and powered by NiMH batteries. it is also fitted with a working bow rudder and lights, all controlled from a Robbe F14 Navy radio fitted with 2 twin sticks. Preferred sailing location is Lake Lisgar in Tillsonburg, Ontario.
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This is the fifth of the six sisters of the isle of Man Steam Packet Company, entered service in 1952 and scrapped in 1980. it is built on a Metcalf Models hull, and the superstructure is scratch-built from styrene. Fittings are a mix of scratch and purchased. it is powered by 2 Electronize motors with 2 ESC's by EA Electronics, has a smoke unit from Harbor Models controlled by a Viper ESC, a sound system from Model Sounds inc of Ontario, and powered by NiMH batteries. it is also fitted with a working bow rudder and lights, all controlled from a Robbe F14 Navy radio fitted with 2 twin sticks. Preferred sailing location is Lake Lisgar in Tillsonburg, Ontario.
Hi! Bob
ScaleHobbies of Skelmersdale also do a hull plus a load of fittings for the IOM boats;
order online from web site www.scalehobbies.net
UNIT 20. SANDY LANE SKELMERSDALE WN8 8LQ
phone 01695 732800.
FROM MONDAY 9th MARCH WE WILL ONLY BE OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY. OPENING ...
Cheers
Max (4clubs)
Hi! Bob
ScaleHobbies of Skelmersdale also do a hull plus a load of fittings for the IOM boats;
order online from web site www.scalehobbies.net
UNIT 20. SANDY LANE SKELMERSDALE WN8 8LQ
phone 01695 732800.
FROM MONDAY 9th MARCH WE WILL ONLY BE OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY. OPENING ...
Cheers
Max (4clubs)
Roy
thanks for the info I usually buy my Iom sail material & fittings from peter wiles @pj sails it is all good to find new outlets as a lot of hobby shops are closing down
Happy sailing
Bob 👋
Roy
thanks for the info I usually buy my Iom sail material & fittings from peter wiles @pj sails it is all good to find new outlets as a lot of hobby shops are closing down
Happy sailing
Bob 👋
The yachts getting a little brittle now, but keeping me sailing until the next boat comes off the stocks.
{"text":"The yachts getting a little brittle now, but keeping me sailing until the next boat comes off the stocks.","subject":"Maid 'O' Plastic","media":[{"id":"1403172771","name":"1403172771.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1403172771/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1403172771/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Finally Finished my ebay refurb, Sailing @ Mutual Model Boat Club Heywood
{"text":"Finally Finished my ebay refurb, Sailing @ Mutual Model Boat Club Heywood","subject":"RAF CrashTender","media":[{"id":"1398607473","name":"1398607473.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607473/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607473/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1398607490","name":"1398607490.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607490/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607490/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1398607511","name":"1398607511.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607511/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607511/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1398607535","name":"1398607535.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607535/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1398607535/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
A Graupner kit built some years ago, was given to me 2013 and I have refurbished the boat to get it sailing again! it has a Mono- perm motor and I have fitted 10 amp Mtronics speed controller and running on 8x AA 1600m/a Nicd batteries wired in parallel.
{"text":"A Graupner kit built some years ago, was given to me 2013 and I have refurbished the boat to get it sailing again! it has a Mono- perm motor and I have fitted 10 amp Mtronics speed controller and running on 8x AA 1600m/a Nicd batteries wired in parallel.","subject":"\"Elke\"","media":[{"id":"1394094395","name":"1394094395.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1394094395/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1394094395/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
A Graupner kit built some years ago, was given to me 2013 and I have refurbished the boat to get it sailing again! it has a Mono- perm motor and I have fitted 10 amp Mtronics speed controller and running on 8x AA 1600m/a Nicd batteries wired in parallel.
Hi! Alan
I built an Elke in January 1974 for my son. We sailed it together for a couple of years and then he lost interest (girls!) it spent the next forty five years in my loft (The model - not my son) until l resurected it a few years ago and, after a bit of a dusting and a spot of glue, relaunched it. it still had the original McGregor Digimax radio and speed controller fitted which, after renewing the batteries in both the receiver and tranny, still works a treat. I've since added a crew and some other refinements and it's often included in our Club displays. Hope you get as much enjoyment from your model as we have.
Hi! Alan
I built an Elke in January 1974 for my son. We sailed it together for a couple of years and then he lost interest (girls!) it spent the next forty five years in my loft (The model - not my son) until l resurected it a few years ago and, after a bit of a dusting and a spot of glue, relaunched it. it still had the original McGregor Digimax radio and speed controller fitted which, after renewing the batteries in both the receiver and tranny, still works a treat. I've since added a crew and some other refinements and it's often included in our Club displays. Hope you get as much enjoyment from your model as we have.
Here are some pictures of 1/24th scale tugs sailing at Bluewater
First==== Atlantic Cock
second===Sauria
third==Sun XXIV
Fourth==Rana
{"text":"Here are some pictures of 1/24th scale tugs sailing at Bluewater\nFirst==== Atlantic Cock\nsecond===Sauria\nthird==Sun XXIV\nFourth==Rana","subject":"Big model tugs at Bluewater Kent","media":[{"id":"1393964192","name":"1393964192.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964192/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964192/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1393964235","name":"1393964235.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964235/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964235/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1393964324","name":"1393964324.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964324/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964324/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1393964369","name":"1393964369.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964369/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1393964369/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This model of the tourist attraction in Liverpool a few years ago.Sadly after a couple of mishaps all four have been withdrawn from service. The model however survives. it was scratch built from photos and site visits by myself (Max Ferrie).There were no plans available. it is about 28inches long and roughly 1/12 scale.It was built almost entirely from plywood. As you will see from video it operates on land and water. it is six wheel drive using differentials on all wheels. When in water it is prop drive. it has two small electric motors for power, the wheel drive being very low gearing (too low really it goes very slow on ground). it was completed in 2010, and is filmed sailing at the portable pond at Toys For Boys in Waterloo in 2010. it has sailed at Hoylake MBC also.
It is powered by two 6volt 4AH batteries in series to give 12volts.
{"text":"This model of the tourist attraction in Liverpool a few years ago.Sadly after a couple of mishaps all four have been withdrawn from service. The model however survives. it was scratch built from photos and site visits by myself (Max Ferrie).There were no plans available. it is about 28inches long and roughly 1/12 scale.It was built almost entirely from plywood. As you will see from video it operates on land and water. it is six wheel drive using differentials on all wheels. When in water it is prop drive. it has two small electric motors for power, the wheel drive being very low gearing (too low really it goes very slow on ground). it was completed in 2010, and is filmed sailing at the portable pond at Toys For Boys in Waterloo in 2010. it has sailed at Hoylake MBC also.\nIt is powered by two 6volt 4AH batteries in series to give 12volts.","subject":"Wacker Quaker II Liverpool DUKW","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Xyfi5xUJc"}
This model of the tourist attraction in Liverpool a few years ago.Sadly after a couple of mishaps all four have been withdrawn from service. The model however survives. it was scratch built from photos and site visits by myself (Max Ferrie).There were no plans available. it is about 28inches long and roughly 1/12 scale.It was built almost entirely from plywood. As you will see from video it operates on land and water. it is six wheel drive using differentials on all wheels. When in water it is prop drive. it has two small electric motors for power, the wheel drive being very low gearing (too low really it goes very slow on ground). it was completed in 2010, and is filmed sailing at the portable pond at Toys For Boys in Waterloo in 2010. it has sailed at Hoylake MBC also.
It is powered by two 6volt 4AH batteries in series to give 12volts.
Scratch built 1/48 scale Mersey ferry Snowdrop in current use on the Mersey (ex Woodchurch)
Model interiors fitted out with tables chairs people etc and 72 leds light to Illuminate the interior saloons.
Just completed and maiden voyage on Hoylake Lake on the Wirral.
2.4Ghz radio and a bilge pump just in case. Sails a treat with 100 passengers. Extensive use of plasticard on superstructure. Fibreglass hull from own mould.
See sailing location at www.hoylakemodelboatclub.co.uk
Our club can supply the hull if you want to have a go at building one.
{"text":"Scratch built 1/48 scale Mersey ferry Snowdrop in current use on the Mersey (ex Woodchurch)\n Model interiors fitted out with tables chairs people etc and 72 leds light to Illuminate the interior saloons.\n Just completed and maiden voyage on Hoylake Lake on the Wirral. \n2.4Ghz radio and a bilge pump just in case. Sails a treat with 100 passengers. Extensive use of plasticard on superstructure. Fibreglass hull from own mould.\nSee sailing location at www.hoylakemodelboatclub.co.uk\nOur club can supply the hull if you want to have a go at building one.","subject":"Mersey Ferry Snowdrop (ex Woodchurch)","media":[{"id":"1391416700","name":"1391416700.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416700/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416700/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391416652","name":"1391416652.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416652/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416652/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391416626","name":"1391416626.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416626/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416626/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391416594","name":"1391416594.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416594/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391416594/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Scratch built 1/48 scale Mersey ferry Snowdrop in current use on the Mersey (ex Woodchurch)
Model interiors fitted out with tables chairs people etc and 72 leds light to Illuminate the interior saloons.
Just completed and maiden voyage on Hoylake Lake on the Wirral.
2.4Ghz radio and a bilge pump just in case. Sails a treat with 100 passengers. Extensive use of plasticard on superstructure. Fibreglass hull from own mould.
See sailing location at www.hoylakemodelboatclub.co.uk
Our club can supply the hull if you want to have a go at building one.
As a regular traveller on the Woodchurch I would suggest your model is a very realistic representation. Paint wise the real boat was far from clean or well painted and in places the rust was all to evident.
It was a well loved and trusty vessel and I am sure I am not alone in having many happy memories of cross river trips on her and her sister ferries.
As a regular traveller on the Woodchurch I would suggest your model is a very realistic representation. Paint wise the real boat was far from clean or well painted and in places the rust was all to evident.
It was a well loved and trusty vessel and I am sure I am not alone in having many happy memories of cross river trips on her and her sister ferries.
sailing close to rocks no problem. Reefed down in a blow no problem.
{"text":"sailing close to rocks no problem. Reefed down in a blow no problem.","subject":"ALBATROSS","media":[{"id":"1377891943","name":"1377891943.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1377891943/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1377891943/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1377891884","name":"1377891884.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1377891884/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1377891884/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Will continue to upload photos as I progress with this vessel, more tech details when I get back from Sunday morning sailing session.
Steve
{"text":"Will continue to upload photos as I progress with this vessel, more tech details when I get back from Sunday morning sailing session.\n\nSteve","subject":"Seeadler","media":[{"id":"1371366444","name":"1371366444.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1371366444/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1371366444/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371366406","name":"1371366406.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1371366406/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1371366406/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1371365973","name":"1371365973.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1371365973/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1371365973/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Trent lifeboat Still under construction at 12 Months in.
Nearly finished at 3rd July 2013 - just the final touches.
First sailing 1st August 2013 - Sunny and warmest day of the year.
{"text":"Trent lifeboat Still under construction at 12 Months in.\n\nNearly finished at 3rd July 2013 - just the final touches.\n\nFirst sailing 1st August 2013 - Sunny and warmest day of the year.","subject":"Trent Lifeboat 1:16 Scale","media":[{"id":"1378935858","name":"1378935858.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1378935858/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1378935858/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1378935798","name":"1378935798.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1378935798/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1378935798/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1378935661","name":"1378935661.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1378935661/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1378935661/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1375594379","name":"1375594379.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1375594379/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1375594379/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Based on a footy length scow this 6" hull (ie half footy!) has 2CH RC (rudder and mainsail). 140gms (
{"text":"Based on a footy length scow this 6\" hull (ie half footy!) has 2CH RC (rudder and mainsail). 140gms (","subject":"Micro sail","media":[{"id":"1364844613","name":"1364844613.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844613/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844613/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1364844528","name":"1364844528.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844528/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844528/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1364844490","name":"1364844490.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844490/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844490/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1364844378","name":"1364844378.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844378/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1364844378/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Just to tell you that I really like your minI Schooner and it seem to sail well also- I have often toyed with the idea of building a footie but so far hav'nt got around to it - keep up the good work
Best wishes
Markone
Hello there
Just to tell you that I really like your minI Schooner and it seem to sail well also- I have often toyed with the idea of building a footie but so far hav'nt got around to it - keep up the good work
Best wishes
Markone
Hi, Thanks. Go for the footy! While this was fun to build there aren't that many days when I get a good sail out of this one. The wind close to the water is very awkward and models need to be tall (in proportion to the length) which makes 'scale' models indifferent sailors. Still worth building but a footy (in all its forms) provides a greater range of good sailing conditions.
I have a scale footy Thames Sailing Barge (scratch built to my own design) and while good it to can't compete with Footy Class boats for the variety of conditions that are good for sailing.
Regards,
Capn Jim.
Hi, Thanks. Go for the footy! While this was fun to build there aren't that many days when I get a good sail out of this one. The wind close to the water is very awkward and models need to be tall (in proportion to the length) which makes 'scale' models indifferent sailors. Still worth building but a footy (in all its forms) provides a greater range of good sailing conditions.
I have a scale footy Thames Sailing Barge (scratch built to my own design) and while good it to can't compete with Footy Class boats for the variety of conditions that are good for sailing.
Regards,
Capn Jim.
HI Some new photos of my Hunstman sailing at Cwmbran this Sunday morning, running on a 11.1 volt Lipo with "a wait for it" 55X 2 blade prop through a 3:1 reduction gearbox on a Johnson 600.
Graham
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HI Some new photos of my Hunstman sailing at Cwmbran this Sunday morning, running on a 11.1 volt Lipo with "a wait for it" 55X 2 blade prop through a 3:1 reduction gearbox on a Johnson 600.
Graham
ScaleHobbies of Skelmersdale also do a hull plus a load of fittings for the IOM boats;
order online from web site www.scalehobbies.net
UNIT 20. SANDY LANE SKELMERSDALE WN8 8LQ
phone 01695 732800.
FROM MONDAY 9th MARCH WE WILL ONLY BE OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY. OPENING ...
Cheers
Max (4clubs)
thanks for the info I usually buy my Iom sail material & fittings from peter wiles @pj sails it is all good to find new outlets as a lot of hobby shops are closing down
Happy sailing
Bob 👋