This is a Chris Brown fibreglass hull for Cariad, it was a reject so Chris let me have it cheep. I like to be different so I built it as Spray of Newport. Sailed well on internal ballast only just adjust the rig to suit the conditions. Two sail arm servo one on main other on fore sails. Rudder controlled from under the deck by servo 3. The westerman ( who sails the boat for the pilot) holds the tiller which moves his arm. A forth servo pulls a string passing up his leg through his arm which is a spring. When the spring is compressed the arm waves in a random way. ( the idea came from the toy animal on a stand when the bottom of the stand is pushed in the animal falls down.)
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This is a Chris Brown fibreglass hull for Cariad, it was a reject so Chris let me have it cheep. I like to be different so I built it as Spray of Newport. Sailed well on internal ballast only just adjust the rig to suit the conditions. Two sail arm servo one on main other on fore sails. Rudder controlled from under the deck by servo 3. The westerman ( who sails the boat for the pilot) holds the tiller which moves his arm. A forth servo pulls a string passing up his leg through his arm which is a spring. When the spring is compressed the arm waves in a random way. ( the idea came from the toy animal on a stand when the bottom of the stand is pushed in the animal falls down.)
See forum and my harbour (CapnJim) for more details.
Just some footage of my weathered Model Slipways Puffer - now some years old but still cruisin'. Still appreciating the model and is one of my favourites. One day I'll build a puffer at 1/32nd. but for now this does very well.
Easy build but lots of opportunities to add detail. This has all the bells and whistles (well 'steam' whistle, smoke generator and puffer engine sound at least). Would fit in a briefcase but still able to stay afloat against the wash of bigger boats or blustery winds. Surprisingly, steers well when going astern. Speed with supplied motor about 2mph ' but this is faster than scale by a margin.
Clip prepared for YouTube resolution so best not viewed full screen.
{"text":"See forum and my harbour (CapnJim) for more details.\nJust some footage of my weathered Model Slipways Puffer - now some years old but still cruisin'. Still appreciating the model and is one of my favourites. One day I'll build a puffer at 1/32nd. but for now this does very well.\nEasy build but lots of opportunities to add detail. This has all the bells and whistles (well 'steam' whistle, smoke generator and puffer engine sound at least). Would fit in a briefcase but still able to stay afloat against the wash of bigger boats or blustery winds. Surprisingly, steers well when going astern. Speed with supplied motor about 2mph ' but this is faster than scale by a margin.\nClip prepared for YouTube resolution so best not viewed full screen.","subject":"Clyde Puffer Libby (Model Slipways kit)","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdw3BsmOyjM"}
See forum and my harbour (CapnJim) for more details.
Just some footage of my weathered Model Slipways Puffer - now some years old but still cruisin'. Still appreciating the model and is one of my favourites. One day I'll build a puffer at 1/32nd. but for now this does very well.
Easy build but lots of opportunities to add detail. This has all the bells and whistles (well 'steam' whistle, smoke generator and puffer engine sound at least). Would fit in a briefcase but still able to stay afloat against the wash of bigger boats or blustery winds. Surprisingly, steers well when going astern. Speed with supplied motor about 2mph ' but this is faster than scale by a margin.
Clip prepared for YouTube resolution so best not viewed full screen.
Love the puffer,lived in Argyll when puffers were still working boats,have one to build,next project.Enjoyed your video,boat looks to bevery well built!
Love the puffer,lived in Argyll when puffers were still working boats,have one to build,next project.Enjoyed your video,boat looks to bevery well built!
HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.
{"text":"HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.","subject":"RAF Crash Tender 46in","media":[{"id":"1392028120","name":"1392028120.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392028120/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392028120/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1392028027","name":"1392028027.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392028027/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392028027/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1392027939","name":"1392027939.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392027939/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392027939/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1392027836","name":"1392027836.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392027836/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1392027836/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.
I have to disagree when you say that brushless motors are power hungry I have one more boat on a brushless and get a longer run than with brush motors a lot of members in our club use brushless with good results
I have to disagree when you say that brushless motors are power hungry I have one more boat on a brushless and get a longer run than with brush motors a lot of members in our club use brushless with good results
I agree brushless give excellent results and will outperform brushed motors any day, provided they are set up correctly.
Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀
I agree brushless give excellent results and will outperform brushed motors any day, provided they are set up correctly.
Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀
I have bought it from Robbe in Germany. it is 7 years old and it is working very well. There are two brushed motor and navy ESC from Robbe. I use it to drive some lake and pool in my city.
{"text":"I have bought it from Robbe in Germany. it is 7 years old and it is working very well. There are two brushed motor and navy ESC from Robbe. I use it to drive some lake and pool in my city.","subject":"Sandiego","media":[{"id":"1391887348","name":"1391887348.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887348/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887348/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391887324","name":"1391887324.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887324/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887324/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391887295","name":"1391887295.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887295/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887295/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391887281","name":"1391887281.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887281/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391887281/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
I have bought it from Robbe in Germany. it is 7 years old and it is working very well. There are two brushed motor and navy ESC from Robbe. I use it to drive some lake and pool in my city.
Just nearly finished my sea queen and had one outing and it did all I wanted. Scale speed and very plesed with it. Standard motor and 12 volt battery. it was last winters project but only just finished. My 1st motor boat as my others are sail.
{"text":"Just nearly finished my sea queen and had one outing and it did all I wanted. Scale speed and very plesed with it. Standard motor and 12 volt battery. it was last winters project but only just finished. My 1st motor boat as my others are sail.","subject":"Sea Queen","media":[{"id":"1391695991","name":"1391695991.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391695991/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391695991/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391695874","name":"1391695874.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391695874/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391695874/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391695662","name":"1391695662.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391695662/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1391695662/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Just nearly finished my sea queen and had one outing and it did all I wanted. Scale speed and very plesed with it. Standard motor and 12 volt battery. it was last winters project but only just finished. My 1st motor boat as my others are sail.
Roger.com, I am not so sure about being less detail on a Norfolk Broads Cruiser. I have a small 21ft fibre glass hulled boat in Potter Heigham on the Broads. But when you see the older wooden Broads Cruisers they have lots of detail especially the ones that get cared for as they should being wooden built. Some of them are so beautiful and well varnished polished brass, Chrome fittings and well groomed. if I could afford a wooden cruiser and be able to keep her in the fashion she should be kept then I would. But if I win the lottery then I will have one. Even the old wooden sailing yacht's are kept in wonderful condition and lots of detail brass etc.
Roger.com, I am not so sure about being less detail on a Norfolk Broads Cruiser. I have a small 21ft fibre glass hulled boat in Potter Heigham on the Broads. But when you see the older wooden Broads Cruisers they have lots of detail especially the ones that get cared for as they should being wooden built. Some of them are so beautiful and well varnished polished brass, Chrome fittings and well groomed. if I could afford a wooden cruiser and be able to keep her in the fashion she should be kept then I would. But if I win the lottery then I will have one. Even the old wooden sailing yacht's are kept in wonderful condition and lots of detail brass etc.
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.
HI drylander
I have a Lindberg CC Constellation partly built, do you have any internal photos showing the motors set up and prop shafts, did you use the stock rudders or something else? Any help gratefully received.
Great looking model!
Biggles
HI drylander
I have a Lindberg CC Constellation partly built, do you have any internal photos showing the motors set up and prop shafts, did you use the stock rudders or something else? Any help gratefully received.
Great looking model!
Biggles
My CC Constellation I used the stock propellers worked well
My CC Constellation I used the stock propellers worked well[{"id":"1508364107","name":"1508364107.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1508364107\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1508364107\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
Some updated photos of my Crash tender. Built from Kitshack kit. Close to maiden voyage now when I can test the twin brushless motors.
{"text":"Some updated photos of my Crash tender. Built from Kitshack kit. Close to maiden voyage now when I can test the twin brushless motors.","subject":"46 Inch RAF Crash Tender","media":[{"id":"1390853782","name":"1390853782.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390853782/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390853782/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390853760","name":"1390853760.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390853760/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390853760/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390853735","name":"1390853735.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390853735/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390853735/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This style of launch is gaining popularity for fast crew and supply boats in the North sea.
This boat was designed by me from photos available on the web. The hull id fg, all the rest is plastic and wood
{"text":"This style of launch is gaining popularity for fast crew and supply boats in the North sea.\n\nThis boat was designed by me from photos available on the web. The hull id fg, all the rest is plastic and wood","subject":"Axe bow launch","media":[{"id":"1390844305","name":"1390844305.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390844305/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390844305/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390844295","name":"1390844295.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390844295/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390844295/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390844290","name":"1390844290.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390844290/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390844290/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Bourbon Orca is an anchor handling vessel based in Bergen.
The owners and builders wouldn't let me have a set of lines, so, I designed this myself on Delftship from photos available on the web.
The hull is plank on frame, driven by twin 900 size motors off 12v. She has an action twin esc and mixer which enables her to pivot on her own axis without the need to use the bowthruster
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Bourbon Orca is an anchor handling vessel based in Bergen.
The owners and builders wouldn't let me have a set of lines, so, I designed this myself on Delftship from photos available on the web.
The hull is plank on frame, driven by twin 900 size motors off 12v. She has an action twin esc and mixer which enables her to pivot on her own axis without the need to use the bowthruster
more pictures of the trawer still under construction
{"text":"more pictures of the trawer still under construction","subject":"Trawler","media":[{"id":"1390593841","name":"1390593841.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390593841/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390593841/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390593807","name":"1390593807.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390593807/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1390593807/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
