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GARTH

Commodore 2 years ago

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Just a little sailing

Went to the pool in Burlington Ontario to run my Sequin Tug that hadn't been in water since last year .It was a little cool but more club members showed up so took a few photos. Our club is holding a fun run Sept 7th 9am-noon Military Ships Merchant marine ships & support ships Hope weather will be nice Saturday .Just thought I'll try putting a little video on my Media post . My friend with the pirate ship was doing a test for leaks & it still is leaking .

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RonaldFleet Admiral2 years ago
Love to come September 7 but we’re in Huntsville for a wedding. Might take my Emma up to the place too, its at Deerhurst. But, just checked the weather forecast for this weekend and it looks like a wet one from Friday till Tuesday.
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Sinc5508Able Seaman2 years ago
Hi Garth.

It was a great day and the weather was just perfect! Good seeing your boat. It's a beauty! 👍 Here are another couple of pictures for you.
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peterd

Sub-Lieutenant 2 years ago

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Devonport Maritime Museum

My wife and myself have returned from a rushed, but rewarding, week in the North West of Tasmania, Aust.

Our son insisted I accompany him and have a look at the Devonport Maritime Museum. Well worth it, with models of a lot of historical vessels, from clinker rowing boats through to windjammers, naval vessels and the evolution of ferries to the mainland.

Models include Slocum's 'Spray', SS Southern Cross, the oldest clinker dinghy in Australia, build using Huon Pine, and thought to be approx. 140 years old, and the Cutty Sark, which plied wool from Sydney to the UK.

Well worth the trip.

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peterdSub-Lieutenant2 years ago
I have to admire the courage of the older sailors and their vessels. There are over 1000 wrecks around the island.
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peterdSub-Lieutenant2 years ago
Roycv, I have just checked to see if i had more on the Spray, however only found one from a little further away. It gives a better look at the hull and deck. I have attached anyhow.

Also attached is a photo of the deck etc of the Lady Nelson. There is a replica in Hobart which is popular for harbour sailing or adventure voyages.

The original was built on the Thames and launched in 1798.

Interesting website. https://www.ladynelson.org.au/ship/original-vessel/original-lady-nelson-timeline
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Brightwork

Commodore 2 years ago

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Get together!!

A little Canadian get together on the boats. 1949 40' Chris Craft Challenger & 1954 35' Chris Craft Sport Fisherman

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ScampChief Petty Officer 2nd Class2 years ago
Great looking models👍
Scamp
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flaxbybuckCaptain2 years ago
Three beautiful models. Lovely. 😉
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GARTH

Commodore 2 years ago

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Info on Smoke Maker

Was asked for more info . So here are a few photos . This mini humidifier uses water only to generate fake smoke no smelly baby oil & varsol odor 50%-50% mix for Graupner smokers .I get the power to run unit from the receiver battery port as the unit uses a USD port to make it work so I got a old servo & cut the wire off it removed the signal white wire & used the black & red wires to power up unit . I have to turn model on then power up the Humidifier to start fake smoke put the cabin on model & away we go. Make sure Positive & Negative are put in proper receiver slots Please don't damage receiver if it's plugged in wrong.

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Len1Lieutenant Commander2 years ago
thanks for sharing. Len
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Commodore-HCommander2 years ago
Thanks, great information

I like this method, simple and clean, but how far away is it still visible?
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Sakibian

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 3 years ago

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Here's another sportfish

Single screw
1500mah 3s
2800kv inrunner water-cooled & 40A esc(underpowered ESC)
MG009 servo
Why can't i upload a video?

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RodCLieutenant Commander3 years ago
What do you mean when you say "40Amp underpowered esc"????
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SakibianChief Petty Officer 2nd Class3 years ago
According to the motor, ESC is underpowered. I needed at least A 60A ESC.
Here, let's have a look at it.
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Dane

Able Seaman 3 years ago

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Gundalow Scratch Built Model

Here's my scratch built model of a Gundalow. in their final iteration they were lateen rigged cargo hauling workhorses of the New Hampshire and Maine estuaries from the mid 1600's thru very early 1900. Flat bottomed with a very shallow draft that allowed sailing (or following the tides/currents) to ports upriver with needed supplies and returning with cargo of all types. My model is 50" in length. It is used as a display model for The Gundalow Company in Portsmouth, NH. I also use it with historical presentations I give to schools, historical societies and libraries. The model is fully functional. While not radio controlled it has the ability to float.

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RodCLieutenant Commander3 years ago
Beautiful ! What is the function of the chains at top of rudder? A "limit switch"??
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DaneAble Seaman3 years ago
Hi Rod. You are correct. Because of the size and location of the rudder it needs to be protected from stressing beyond it limit. That’s a great question. In all my presentations no one else has ever asked. Good eye!
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

Rotary Club Charity Bazaar

On Saturday 3rd June 2023 the Buxton Model Boat Club supported the Rotary Club Charity Bazaar by holding a model boat display on the Fountain Lake in the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
https://model-boats.com/places/60518
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsv9h3gn3DX2jwDgB4GQ0Q

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cdnfurballWarrant Officer3 years ago
So ah, is this thing mobile ? Towable ? Open the door and window, drag it down the road and all that pesky sawdust and debris would be GONE !

Actually, you’ve done a great job on it…. Now a mini bar fridge and music is all that’s left..
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chugalone100Commodore3 years ago
Great job
You have now a great looking work shop.
Congratulations!!!!🎉
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philcaretaker

Commodore 3 years ago

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Return visit to - Hayling Island Model Boat Club

On a visit to Hayling Island last year, I met and sailed members of the Hayling Island Model Boat Club at their local venue at Mill Rythe.
May this year provided me the opportunity for a return visit.
Many thanks again to all members for the hospitality shown.
Special thanks to Greg, Rob and Mike (the Swan Whisperer) !.

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ScratchbuilderVice Admiral3 years ago
Very impressive display.Congratulations to all concerned.
Bill👍
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mturpin013Admiral3 years ago
Hi Phil I love the picture of the Inga IV motor yacht, I bought an un loved example last year and am currently refurbishing it there is a blog on this site of the rebuild this is a picture of the real craft
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Brightwork

Commodore 4 years ago

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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.

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figtree7ntsAdmiral4 years ago
Very nice-looking vessel!

Cheers,

Ed-
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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

" Skipjack " Schooner

Having frequently sailed up the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore many years ago, this little beauty holds many memories.
The skipjack is a traditional fishing boat used on the Chesapeake Bay for oyster dredging.
This model was filmed on my recent visit to Portsmouth, it was great to meet with its owner Peter, who is a member of the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 4 years ago

Thankyou ! - Hayling Island Model Boat Club

A few more clips from my recent visit to Portsmouth and to meet with members from the Hayling Island Model Boat Club.
Thanks for your hospitality guys !
⛵😎

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philcaretakerCommodore4 years ago
Cheers Trev !
I hope to visit a few more Model Boat Clubs next year - just to see who does what !!.
Enjoy your sailing !!.
Phil⛵
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pressonreguardlessRear Admiral4 years ago
Thanks for your videos, Phil
I do enjoy them as I am sure many others do.😊😊
Trev
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LewZ

Admiral 4 years ago

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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

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LewZAdmiral4 years ago
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
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ZdenekBAble Seaman4 years ago
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
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