This is my latest progress on the Barracuda RC Boats 52' MLB, US COAST GUARD "TRIUMPH"CG- 52301. I was up until 0500 this AM attempting to finish sheathing the hull. The deck housings are just about ready for paint. I really don't enjoy covering natural wood, but it's a must to achieve proper detail, I reckon. I'm awaiting 1/8" scribed sheathing for the deck, the fantail semicircle will be 1/16" sheathing, and the outboard perimeter of the deck will be 3/16" light mahogany strips. She's powered by a 775 Johnson-type 6-12v motor turning a 4mm shaft and a 75mm 5-blade Raboesch wheel. The 5-blade isn't OEM, but I reckoned she needed some extra muscle to get to the party in distress.
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This is my latest progress on the Barracuda RC Boats 52' MLB, US COAST GUARD "TRIUMPH"CG- 52301. I was up until 0500 this AM attempting to finish sheathing the hull. The deck housings are just about ready for paint. I really don't enjoy covering natural wood, but it's a must to achieve proper detail, I reckon. I'm awaiting 1/8" scribed sheathing for the deck, the fantail semicircle will be 1/16" sheathing, and the outboard perimeter of the deck will be 3/16" light mahogany strips. She's powered by a 775 Johnson-type 6-12v motor turning a 4mm shaft and a 75mm 5-blade Raboesch wheel. The 5-blade isn't OEM, but I reckoned she needed some extra muscle to get to the party in distress.
Here is the Sea Scout Ship Voyageur former 4433. Also Triumph II out of Cape Disappointment and the 44331 from last Saturday's Coast Guardsman Memorial taken next to Cape Disappointment Light
Here is the Sea Scout Ship Voyageur former 4433. Also Triumph II out of Cape Disappointment and the 44331 from last Saturday's Coast Guardsman Memorial taken next to Cape Disappointment Light[{"id":"1516330138","name":"1516330138.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330138\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330138\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330104","name":"1516330104.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330104\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330104\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330191","name":"1516330191.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330191\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330191\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330317","name":"1516330317.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330317\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330317\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1516330315","name":"1516330315.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330315\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1516330315\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
Great seeing your model. I look forward to pictures of her underway. I served at the National Motor Lifeboat School in the '80's (30' SRB's and 44' MLB's) and Station Cape Disappointment (47' and 52' MLB's).
Great seeing your model. I look forward to pictures of her underway. I served at the National Motor Lifeboat School in the '80's (30' SRB's and 44' MLB's) and Station Cape Disappointment (47' and 52' MLB's).
Both Fairmile D boats 1/24 scale and are scratch built. They have both been about 6 years in operation.
MGB623 is an MGB, flying the Norwegian flag and belongs to a good friend.
Mine is MTB741. it is powered by 2 Graupner Speed 700 12V motors with NiMH batteries. The 6 pdrs and 20mm guns can rotate. it has a balsa planked hull and fibreglass skin. Decks and superstructure are also balsa. Guns are from tinplate and brass.
{"text":"Both Fairmile D boats 1/24 scale and are scratch built. They have both been about 6 years in operation.\nMGB623 is an MGB, flying the Norwegian flag and belongs to a good friend.\nMine is MTB741. it is powered by 2 Graupner Speed 700 12V motors with NiMH batteries. The 6 pdrs and 20mm guns can rotate. it has a balsa planked hull and fibreglass skin. Decks and superstructure are also balsa. Guns are from tinplate and brass.","subject":"Fairmile D - MGB623 and MTB741","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3KotucrlzE"}
Both Fairmile D boats 1/24 scale and are scratch built. They have both been about 6 years in operation.
MGB623 is an MGB, flying the Norwegian flag and belongs to a good friend.
Mine is MTB741. it is powered by 2 Graupner Speed 700 12V motors with NiMH batteries. The 6 pdrs and 20mm guns can rotate. it has a balsa planked hull and fibreglass skin. Decks and superstructure are also balsa. Guns are from tinplate and brass.
Excellent boats with great scale performance. I like the Fairmile Ds as they are good subjects for modelling and at static displays they always attract a lot of attention.
Boaty😊
Excellent boats with great scale performance. I like the Fairmile Ds as they are good subjects for modelling and at static displays they always attract a lot of attention.
Boaty😊
Robbe kit around 20 years old saved from a junk shop had dry rot in deck.re-planked, re-painted sails well. 😊
{"text":"Robbe kit around 20 years old saved from a junk shop had dry rot in deck.re-planked, re-painted sails well. \ud83d\ude0a","subject":"Robbe Topas.","media":[{"id":"1504300031","name":"1504300031.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1504300031/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1504300031/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
a 30"scratch built pt. boat, I built hull from .8mm ply using a resized eezebilt 20" plan.
the deck fittings were copied as best as I could from photos and drawings found on line. powered by 2- 2200kv brushless out runner motors through 2 20 amp speed controllers. twin contra rotating props twin rudders fast and light a pleasure to build
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a 30"scratch built pt. boat, I built hull from .8mm ply using a resized eezebilt 20" plan.
the deck fittings were copied as best as I could from photos and drawings found on line. powered by 2- 2200kv brushless out runner motors through 2 20 amp speed controllers. twin contra rotating props twin rudders fast and light a pleasure to build
Dave W
I hope this helps if not let me know & I will take more pictures
i was able to put a high deck in because of the size of the hull
it might be difficult to do this with the smaller hull take a look on SLEC they do the River Police Launch (last picture)it appears to to be risen at the front to take the motor etc
The Vintage Model Boat range are now being produced by SLEC Ltd. All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser, plus all the necesary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan.
The River Police Launch has been based on the old Veron Kit from the 1960's that we all loved at that time. The model is not a scale model but embraces the boat design of that era. The kit is now fully laser cut so all parts are pre-cut and most of the parts are now made out of high quality ply, so obtaining a good finish is easier to achieve. The model can be powered by a 7.2 volts standard buggy battery pack or ic power of .5-1.5 cc engines which is not in the kit, also we have not included any running fittings as we feel a lot of modellers will have or would like to choose for themselves, but we can supply these fittings if required.
{"text":"Dave W \nI hope this helps if not let me know & I will take more pictures\ni was able to put a high deck in because of the size of the hull \nit might be difficult to do this with the smaller hull take a look on SLEC they do the River Police Launch (last picture)it appears to to be risen at the front to take the motor etc\n\nThe Vintage Model Boat range are now being produced by SLEC Ltd. All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser, plus all the necesary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan.\n\nThe River Police Launch has been based on the old Veron Kit from the 1960's that we all loved at that time. The model is not a scale model but embraces the boat design of that era. The kit is now fully laser cut so all parts are pre-cut and most of the parts are now made out of high quality ply, so obtaining a good finish is easier to achieve. The model can be powered by a 7.2 volts standard buggy battery pack or ic power of .5-1.5 cc engines which is not in the kit, also we have not included any running fittings as we feel a lot of modellers will have or would like to choose for themselves, but we can supply these fittings if required.","subject":"Thames River Police Launch","media":[{"id":"1501749072","name":"1501749072.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501749072/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501749072/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1501749129","name":"1501749129.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501749129/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501749129/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1501144522","name":"1501144522.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501144522/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501144522/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1501752436","name":"1501752436.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501752436/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1501752436/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Dave W
I hope this helps if not let me know & I will take more pictures
i was able to put a high deck in because of the size of the hull
it might be difficult to do this with the smaller hull take a look on SLEC they do the River Police Launch (last picture)it appears to to be risen at the front to take the motor etc
The Vintage Model Boat range are now being produced by SLEC Ltd. All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser, plus all the necesary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan.
The River Police Launch has been based on the old Veron Kit from the 1960's that we all loved at that time. The model is not a scale model but embraces the boat design of that era. The kit is now fully laser cut so all parts are pre-cut and most of the parts are now made out of high quality ply, so obtaining a good finish is easier to achieve. The model can be powered by a 7.2 volts standard buggy battery pack or ic power of .5-1.5 cc engines which is not in the kit, also we have not included any running fittings as we feel a lot of modellers will have or would like to choose for themselves, but we can supply these fittings if required.
Model Tsb Capricorn on a lake in the park, in Rožnov p.R., filmed from the deck of the Lulonga model.July 2017
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With my boats getting routinely stranded in the middle of nowhere, I felt compelled to commission a rescue vessel and "Triton" was born. "Triton" is a Springer-type tug push boat. With a hull and superstructure consisting of an “Indiana” style command cabin, it was built using a pretty basic birch plywood American kit designed for swimming pool water polo. Kit altered to resemble a fictitious Salvamento Marítimo (Spanish Coast Guard) unit following Salvamento Marítimo’s actual boat markings. Equipment and deck layout inspired on actual Springer tug push boats supporting larger vessels and barges found in US and European ports and rivers. Model built during September – October 2015. Approx. 1/18 scale. Real life boat could be a 30-footer (9.14m) vessel. Equipped with 9v LED navigation lights and sound system. Powered by an HPI Racing 1145 Gt 550 Motor, NiMH 7.4v battery, a 3-bladed 44mm propeller, and a 6-12V 320A RC Ship & Boat R/C Hobby Brushed Motor Speed Controller.
{"text":"With my boats getting routinely stranded in the middle of nowhere, I felt compelled to commission a rescue vessel and \"Triton\" was born. \"Triton\" is a Springer-type tug push boat. With a hull and superstructure consisting of an \u201cIndiana\u201d style command cabin, it was built using a pretty basic birch plywood American kit designed for swimming pool water polo. Kit altered to resemble a fictitious Salvamento Mar\u00edtimo (Spanish Coast Guard) unit following Salvamento Mar\u00edtimo\u2019s actual boat markings. Equipment and deck layout inspired on actual Springer tug push boats supporting larger vessels and barges found in US and European ports and rivers. Model built during September \u2013 October 2015. Approx. 1/18 scale. Real life boat could be a 30-footer (9.14m) vessel. Equipped with 9v LED navigation lights and sound system. Powered by an HPI Racing 1145 Gt 550 Motor, NiMH 7.4v battery, a 3-bladed 44mm propeller, and a 6-12V 320A RC Ship & Boat R/C Hobby Brushed Motor Speed Controller.","subject":"Triton","media":[{"id":"1498220896","name":"1498220896.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498220896/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498220896/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1498220866","name":"1498220866.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498220866/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498220866/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1498220931","name":"1498220931.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498220931/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498220931/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1498221015","name":"1498221015.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221015/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221015/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1498221030","name":"1498221030.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221030/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221030/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1498221135","name":"1498221135.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221135/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221135/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1498221124","name":"1498221124.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221124/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221124/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1498221231","name":"1498221231.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221231/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1498221231/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
With my boats getting routinely stranded in the middle of nowhere, I felt compelled to commission a rescue vessel and "Triton" was born. "Triton" is a Springer-type tug push boat. With a hull and superstructure consisting of an “Indiana” style command cabin, it was built using a pretty basic birch plywood American kit designed for swimming pool water polo. Kit altered to resemble a fictitious Salvamento Marítimo (Spanish Coast Guard) unit following Salvamento Marítimo’s actual boat markings. Equipment and deck layout inspired on actual Springer tug push boats supporting larger vessels and barges found in US and European ports and rivers. Model built during September – October 2015. Approx. 1/18 scale. Real life boat could be a 30-footer (9.14m) vessel. Equipped with 9v LED navigation lights and sound system. Powered by an HPI Racing 1145 Gt 550 Motor, NiMH 7.4v battery, a 3-bladed 44mm propeller, and a 6-12V 320A RC Ship & Boat R/C Hobby Brushed Motor Speed Controller.
Very nice vessel. I'm thinking I will have to build a recovery craft of some sort and something like that would do it for me. Weed is a bit of a problem where I sail and have been thinking a swamp boat (airboat). Any thoughts ?
Very nice vessel. I'm thinking I will have to build a recovery craft of some sort and something like that would do it for me. Weed is a bit of a problem where I sail and have been thinking a swamp boat (airboat). Any thoughts ?
Purchased on well known auction site. Boat very dusty/dirty but sound. it is from a Robbe kit that was around about 10 years ago and has timber decking, built-in auxiliary motor, navigation lights, etc. A deep clean followed by a re-paint of the superstructure, rub the decking down and varnish, followed by a complete rub down and re-paint of the hull brought her back to a fine yacht. She is about 40 inches in length and sails beautifully and has great presence on the water.
{"text":"Purchased on well known auction site. Boat very dusty/dirty but sound. it is from a Robbe kit that was around about 10 years ago and has timber decking, built-in auxiliary motor, navigation lights, etc. A deep clean followed by a re-paint of the superstructure, rub the decking down and varnish, followed by a complete rub down and re-paint of the hull brought her back to a fine yacht. She is about 40 inches in length and sails beautifully and has great presence on the water.","subject":"Koh-i-Noor","media":[{"id":"1495667503","name":"1495667503.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1495667503/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1495667503/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1495667577","name":"1495667577.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1495667577/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1495667577/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Purchased on well known auction site. Boat very dusty/dirty but sound. it is from a Robbe kit that was around about 10 years ago and has timber decking, built-in auxiliary motor, navigation lights, etc. A deep clean followed by a re-paint of the superstructure, rub the decking down and varnish, followed by a complete rub down and re-paint of the hull brought her back to a fine yacht. She is about 40 inches in length and sails beautifully and has great presence on the water.
My three latest aquisitions: a pleasure launch, a speed boat and a landing craft rigged out for the Vietnam war. The landing craft is ready to go, as is the speed boat (speed boats not my thing to be honest) but the pleasure launch will be a project. I intend to replace the upper cabin, strip the paint and maybe just varnish the hull, add some planking for the deck plus it needs all the running gear....should keep me busy for a while
{"text":"My three latest aquisitions: a pleasure launch, a speed boat and a landing craft rigged out for the Vietnam war. The landing craft is ready to go, as is the speed boat (speed boats not my thing to be honest) but the pleasure launch will be a project. I intend to replace the upper cabin, strip the paint and maybe just varnish the hull, add some planking for the deck plus it needs all the running gear....should keep me busy for a while","subject":"NickW's boat's","media":[{"id":"1493799210","name":"1493799210.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799210/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799210/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1493799256","name":"1493799256.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799256/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799256/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1493799310","name":"1493799310.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799310/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799310/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1493799330","name":"1493799330.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799330/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1493799330/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My three latest aquisitions: a pleasure launch, a speed boat and a landing craft rigged out for the Vietnam war. The landing craft is ready to go, as is the speed boat (speed boats not my thing to be honest) but the pleasure launch will be a project. I intend to replace the upper cabin, strip the paint and maybe just varnish the hull, add some planking for the deck plus it needs all the running gear....should keep me busy for a while
Your speedboat is an "Intercepter 650" and came in two versions, Ready to run with installed radio gear or as a bare bones and fit your own running gear and radio. I have the ready to run and has a decent turn of speed.
Your speedboat is an "Intercepter 650" and came in two versions, Ready to run with installed radio gear or as a bare bones and fit your own running gear and radio. I have the ready to run and has a decent turn of speed.
Well this is the 3rd version I have made of a springer tug.
Grp Hull and this time using 2 mm plastic.
Balsa wood and again what ever I could find laying around.
The decking is just printed paper and stuck down with Varnish.
Just needs some ballast and it is ready to go.
{"text":"Well this is the 3rd version I have made of a springer tug.\n\nGrp Hull and this time using 2 mm plastic.\nBalsa wood and again what ever I could find laying around.\n\nThe decking is just printed paper and stuck down with Varnish.\n\nJust needs some ballast and it is ready to go.","subject":"springer tug no 3","media":[{"id":"1488507341","name":"1488507341.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1488507341/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1488507341/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1488507403","name":"1488507403.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1488507403/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1488507403/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1488507479","name":"1488507479.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1488507479/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1488507479/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
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.
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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.
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!
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![{"id":"1507902945","name":"1507902945.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507902945\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507902945\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507902947","name":"1507902947.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507902947\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507902947\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507902983","name":"1507902983.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507902983\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507902983\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507903051","name":"1507903051.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507903051\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507903051\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507903390","name":"1507903390.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507903390\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507903390\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507904116","name":"1507904116.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507904116\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507904116\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880143","name":"1507880143.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880143\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880143\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507904138","name":"1507904138.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507904138\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507904138\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
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....
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....[{"id":"1531002185","name":"1531002185.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1531002185\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1531002185\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1531002199","name":"1531002199.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1531002199\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1531002199\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1531002188","name":"1531002188.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1531002188\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1531002188\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
This is a scratch built 1828 paddle steamer. A steam assisted schooner rig paddler. Pioneer of ocean steam
Scale 1:60 Actual size of deck, 165 feet. The crest on the side represents the following.
Martello Tower - Bexhill-on-sea
Seahorses - Eastbourne
Saxon Crown - East-Sussex.
Ships of the same class
1821 James Watt 1825 Calpe 1832 Rhadamanthurs
1836 Unicorn 1837 Sirius
The boat was built by Peter Allday some 20-plus years ago
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This is a scratch built 1828 paddle steamer. A steam assisted schooner rig paddler. Pioneer of ocean steam
Scale 1:60 Actual size of deck, 165 feet. The crest on the side represents the following.
Martello Tower - Bexhill-on-sea
Seahorses - Eastbourne
Saxon Crown - East-Sussex.
Ships of the same class
1821 James Watt 1825 Calpe 1832 Rhadamanthurs
1836 Unicorn 1837 Sirius
The boat was built by Peter Allday some 20-plus years ago
