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solo1274
Master Seaman
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Norman McLeod Rogers
A Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
Built 1967 @ Canadian Vickers Montreal
Currently owned by the Chilean Navy
The model was scratch built from the plans supplied by Marine Modelling int.
The model is to 1:120 scale and is 750mm long
The model is based on the original build of the vessel.
Liked by Seaspray and Ronald and
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  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    BRAVO ZULU! Very fine replica, sir. in relation, I am about to build a 1:48, 35" USCG 140' Bay Class Icebreaking tug, USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101). I was fortunate to sail aboard her in the mid '80s, and it's a pipe dream come true to build a scale RC replica of her. in fact, I have the matching 1:48 hull of a USCG 210' WMEC, USCGC VIGOROUS (WMEC-627), that I served aboard prior to.
    I am just now beginning to research CCG rescue vessels & small craft. I reckon that will take another adult childhood to discover!
    THANK YOU! HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY. FAIR WINDS & FOLLOWING SEAS
none
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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Ayton cross or as close as..
I bought a used hull of the Ayton Cross and look all over the internet for some plans but found none.
I did find a lot of images though.

I bought most if not all of the fittings and since have decided that the way to go is to make what you can from what I can get hold of.

So all other model boats are and will be scratch made.
I have two on the burner at the moment.

Anyway some of the Ayton Cross looks right some of it does not.

But I can always do it again as I hopefully get a little better.
This one again is awaiting Ballast and it will be ready to go.
I fitted two Engel 12 volt motors and made the mounts in grp then Laminated them into position..

Everything has been hand painted and slightly aged .

The bow thruster was made using some household plumbing pipe a small propshaft Again home made and it works very well.

Something to play with as I build hopefully better.
#plans #fittings #boat house #paint #ballast #motor #prop #model boats #hull #model #build #scratch #scratch build #bow thruster #bow #propshaft #prop shaft #motor mount
Liked by chugalone100 and John2 and
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Mobile Marine produce a kit and Model Boats did an article http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/ayton-cross/473/.
    The model looks authentic. Any chance of on water shots
    Dave
  • buglerAble Seaman
    If you research who the original builders were, then the plans would be most likely be available from the archives of the builders. in most cases where vessels were built in Scotland for instance, the plans, if available would be held either by the Glasgow University Archives or the Scottish Archives. Although there are costs involved in obtaining copies of the originals, it is well worth it in the long run so that the details is correct. The model looks great.
none
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
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1st ever Spinger tug model
Well this was the very first model boat i made.
A springer tug.
I made a mould and then made a few just in case i was to the point of everything going wrong at least I could start another one.

Apart from the home made GRP hull everything else was made in Balsa wood.

Since been scrapped but the hull and all the electrics ect have been reused again for another version..
#hull #model #electric #wood #balsa wood #grp hull #tug #springer
Liked by John2 and Dave M
Rod
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Amara
I built this one from a Caldercraft kit and powered it with a twin screw steam engine
Model has steam horn sound together with bilge pump and fully equipped lighting system
Have extensively weathered the model to create realism to imitate what it probably looked like after many years steaming and working round the world in the 1930's
A smoke generator has also been fitted which together with the twin screw steam engine gives a realistic look when on the water
Liked by doghouse and GARTH and
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Nice realist looking on-water pics. Thanks for sharing
    Dave
  • BallastChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Nicely finished tug with that well executed patina of a well loved, used vessel. 10 out of 10👍😎
    Liked by figtree7nts
RedRider
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Her Majesty's Savior
This is a Dumas Coast Guard Life boat lit given to me from my now wife for Christmas 2014. I've scratch built model planes (50 years ago) but never a boat. So, I'm learning on the job, as they say. Just started on the power train this past week before I do any top deck work.
#model #deck #dumas #scratch scratch #christmas #built
Liked by doghouse and watson220 and
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  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    That's a great model kit. I have built several Dumas kits over the years and have never been disappointed. They allow you to use your imagination and skills; but my first RC project some28 years ago was a Billings Boats 1:20 USCG 44 foot Motor Lifeboat like yours with an ABS hull and wood superstructure. To be honest, I've been working on her for as long as I've been a father! Always adding details or overhauling, I reckon. A couple of years ago I took her apart and repainted the hull. Now I am periodically reassembling her with the original fittings. My present project is a Barracuda RC Boats 1:12 USCG 52' Motor Lifeboat, of which there are only three kits world-wide. The actual MLB "Triumph" (CG-52301, 2 were built in 1935) was lost with all hands during a rescue attempt off Cape Disappointment, WA in January 1961.
    My Father built strong aircraft, and I always preferred boats. I overbuild my boats in the same manner. My weakness is that I can't wait for the glue to dry. Looks good & keep up the great work! GO CUBS!
    Liked by Brightwork and zachmartin and
  • RedRiderPetty Officer 1st Class
    Hello Folks,

    Have gotten away from this project until recently. Am in the process of assembling the top deck. Have a question? .....
    Has anyone used a glue gun in their assemblies, whether it be for only a few parts or more?

    Anyway, here's where I'm at recently....
    Liked by Inkoust
skiboo
Master Seaman
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glorious b 428
scratch built 34ins x 13 ins x5ins draft of 1948 ringnetter these are models radio controlled glorious b 428 bountiful b 377 misty isle b 55 current build is cygnus gm 33
#build #cygnus gm 33 #model #radio #radio control #scratch #scratch built #glorious b 428 #bountiful b 377 #misty isle b 55 #scratch build #cygnus #built
Liked by Joe727 and Ronald and
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  • HughMaster Seaman
    Have you any plans for this boat? Nice job!
  • AlbieRecruit
    Beautiful!👍
    Liked by marky and AllenA
admiral
Leading Seaman
canterbury and waikato
1/48 scale scratch built models of RNZN frigates RC
#model #scratch #scratch built #canterbury #waikato #scale model #frigate #1/48 scale #built
Liked by Inkoust and circle43nautical and
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  • John2Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Very good!
  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    BRAVO ZULU! 1:48 IS SUCH A NICE SCALE FOR MILITARY CRAFT. BEAUTIFUL DETAIL
barnet
Able Seaman
Tug 'DHB Dauntless'
Scratch Built 1:32 scale Dover Harbour Board Tug, DHB Doughty.
The main hull is a standard Damen hull purchased from Mobile Marine Models, see their website for Portgarth.
the hull is fitted with 2 x T12 Motors for the main propulsion,2 x 60 degree kort nozzles for steering, with 2 x purpose made brass props.
Also fitted is a 12v Graupner water pump for the working fire monitor and Fwd spray bar, 2 x Mtronks 15 amp ESC's, Futaba steering servo and Futaba 40 MHz Receiver.
Approx Dimensions including fendering Loa 41" Beam 14"
#brass prop #graupner #hull #marine models #model #motor #prop #scratch #spray #web site #website #esc #port #receiver #scratch built #mobile app #tug #scale model #water pump #servo #nozzle #kort nozzle #futaba #working monitor #marine esc #steering servo #fire monitor #built
Liked by circle43nautical and John2 and
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  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Excellent looking Tug, Wish the video was longer. 👍
  • circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    BRAVO ZULU! THAT BOAT IS BEYOND BELIEF. NICE RESCUE OF THE BEAR IN DISTRESS, TOO.

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