IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) – 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model
Rare Vintage Japanese Kit – Long Out of Production
This model was built from the highly regarded IMAI No. B-296 CHEBEC kit in 1/80 scale. Produced in Japan many years ago and now long out of production, this kit is considered one of IMAI's finest offerings and has become a rare collector's item.
IMAI was famous for the exceptional quality of its molds and engineering. Although this is a plastic kit, the parts were molded with such precision and detail that they convincingly reproduce the appearance of a finely crafted wooden ship model.
The Chebec (or Xebec) was a fast and elegant Mediterranean vessel used extensively by Barbary corsairs during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its sleek hull, pronounced overhangs, and distinctive lateen rig make it one of the most beautiful and exotic sailing ships ever designed.
This model is fully rigged and armed with:
• 20 deck-mounted cannons
• 20 swivel guns
• Detailed anchors, yards, spars, and standing and running rigging
One of the most striking features of the kit is the elaborate decorative carving along the port and starboard bulwarks and across the stern. To highlight these intricate ornaments, I carefully hand-painted every detail using my finest brushes.
The flags were custom made from the lead foil wrappers found around wine bottle corks. After flattening the material, I hand-painted the Algerian corsair designs and shaped them to appear as if they were fluttering in the wind, adding a dramatic and highly realistic touch to the finished model.
Additional features include:
• Ship's boat mounted amidships
• Ornamental stern gallery with gilded relief work
• Open deck grating and finely detailed deck furniture
• Hand-painted decorative motifs throughout
Even after many years, this remains one of my favorite builds. The combination of IMAI's superb engineering and the unique character of the historic Chebec resulted in a model that captures the grace, power, and mystery of the legendary Mediterranean corsair vessels.
{"text":"IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) \u2013 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model\r\nRare Vintage Japanese Kit \u2013 Long Out of Production\r\n\r\nThis model was built from the highly regarded IMAI No. B-296 CHEBEC kit in 1/80 scale. Produced in Japan many years ago and now long out of production, this kit is considered one of IMAI's finest offerings and has become a rare collector's item.\r\n\r\nIMAI was famous for the exceptional quality of its molds and engineering. Although this is a plastic kit, the parts were molded with such precision and detail that they convincingly reproduce the appearance of a finely crafted wooden ship model.\r\n\r\nThe Chebec (or Xebec) was a fast and elegant Mediterranean vessel used extensively by Barbary corsairs during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its sleek hull, pronounced overhangs, and distinctive lateen rig make it one of the most beautiful and exotic sailing ships ever designed.\r\n\r\nThis model is fully rigged and armed with:\r\n\u2022 20 deck-mounted cannons\r\n\u2022 20 swivel guns\r\n\u2022 Detailed anchors, yards, spars, and standing and running rigging\r\n\r\nOne of the most striking features of the kit is the elaborate decorative carving along the port and starboard bulwarks and across the stern. To highlight these intricate ornaments, I carefully hand-painted every detail using my finest brushes.\r\n\r\nThe flags were custom made from the lead foil wrappers found around wine bottle corks. After flattening the material, I hand-painted the Algerian corsair designs and shaped them to appear as if they were fluttering in the wind, adding a dramatic and highly realistic touch to the finished model.\r\n\r\nAdditional features include:\r\n\u2022 Ship's boat mounted amidships\r\n\u2022 Ornamental stern gallery with gilded relief work\r\n\u2022 Open deck grating and finely detailed deck furniture\r\n\u2022 Hand-painted decorative motifs throughout\r\n\r\nEven after many years, this remains one of my favorite builds. The combination of IMAI's superb engineering and the unique character of the historic Chebec resulted in a model that captures the grace, power, and mystery of the legendary Mediterranean corsair vessels.","subject":"IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) \u2013 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model","media":[{"id":"17789456633","name":"17789456633.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456633/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456633/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456649","name":"17789456649.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456649/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456649/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456640","name":"17789456640.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456640/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456640/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456641","name":"17789456641.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456641/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456641/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456640","name":"17789456640.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456640/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456640/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456640","name":"17789456640.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456640/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456640/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456649","name":"17789456649.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456649/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456649/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456647","name":"17789456647.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456647/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456647/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456641","name":"17789456641.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456641/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456641/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456659","name":"17789456659.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456659/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456659/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"},{"id":"17789456658","name":"17789456658.png","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456658/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/17789456658/s","isImage":true,"ext":"png"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) – 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model
IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) – 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model
Rare Vintage Japanese Kit – Long Out of Production
This model was built from the highly regarded IMAI No. B-296 CHEBEC kit in 1/80 scale. Produced in Japan many years ago and now long out of production, this kit is considered one of IMAI's finest offerings and has become a rare collector's item.
IMAI was famous for the exceptional quality of its molds and engineering. Although this is a plastic kit, the parts were molded with such precision and detail that they convincingly reproduce the appearance of a finely crafted wooden ship model.
The Chebec (or Xebec) was a fast and elegant Mediterranean vessel used extensively by Barbary corsairs during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its sleek hull, pronounced overhangs, and distinctive lateen rig make it one of the most beautiful and exotic sailing ships ever designed.
This model is fully rigged and armed with:
• 20 deck-mounted cannons
• 20 swivel guns
• Detailed anchors, yards, spars, and standing and running rigging
One of the most striking features of the kit is the elaborate decorative carving along the port and starboard bulwarks and across the stern. To highlight these intricate ornaments, I carefully hand-painted every detail using my finest brushes.
The flags were custom made from the lead foil wrappers found around wine bottle corks. After flattening the material, I hand-painted the Algerian corsair designs and shaped them to appear as if they were fluttering in the wind, adding a dramatic and highly realistic touch to the finished model.
Additional features include:
• Ship's boat mounted amidships
• Ornamental stern gallery with gilded relief work
• Open deck grating and finely detailed deck furniture
• Hand-painted decorative motifs throughout
Even after many years, this remains one of my favorite builds. The combination of IMAI's superb engineering and the unique character of the historic Chebec resulted in a model that captures the grace, power, and mystery of the legendary Mediterranean corsair vessels.
It is taking a lot of work (like building another medium size detailed RC scale model boat), but I am getting the new site running. It is not complete but the basics are in place.
The opening video is also on YouTube with the link below. Short and to the point, it has model boat videos in it if you are interested.
Lew
https://youtu.be/Gn6EM3fY1sQ
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It is taking a lot of work (like building another medium size detailed RC scale model boat), but I am getting the new site running. It is not complete but the basics are in place.
The opening video is also on YouTube with the link below. Short and to the point, it has model boat videos in it if you are interested.
Hi all built this robbe le courage a few years back and wanted to share a few pix...recently refitted👍 sails lovely and the trawl net and otter boards are a nice extra!
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Hi all built this robbe le courage a few years back and wanted to share a few pix...recently refitted👍 sails lovely and the trawl net and otter boards are a nice extra!
Am building an experimental airboat that will ideally be steered by differential thrust. Ignore the seat, we won't be sitting there any time soon 😐 but whenever it gets on water I'll post video at www.teledrone.com
{"text":"Am building an experimental airboat that will ideally be steered by differential thrust. Ignore the seat, we won't be sitting there any time soon \ud83d\ude10 but whenever it gets on water I'll post video at www.teledrone.com","subject":"Maritime Drone","media":[{"id":"175767857893","name":"175767857893","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/175767857893/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/175767857893/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Am building an experimental airboat that will ideally be steered by differential thrust. Ignore the seat, we won't be sitting there any time soon 😐 but whenever it gets on water I'll post video at www.teledrone.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5CnFbLCmiY
{"text":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5CnFbLCmiY","subject":"Lecture building model boats","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5CnFbLCmiY"}
youtube.com/watch?v=L_nSOh0HZ1g&vl=en
{"text":"youtube.com/watch?v=L_nSOh0HZ1g&vl=en","subject":"How to build a model ship","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_nSOh0HZ1g"}
Some shots of the GB 36 I am repairing.. interior is incredible. More photos are on the build blog.
{"text":"Some shots of the GB 36 I am repairing.. interior is incredible. More photos are on the build blog.","subject":"Grand Banks 36","media":[{"id":"175623890844","name":"175623890844","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/175623890844/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/175623890844/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
After about 6yrs of the model being 'laid up', I thought it was about time to get it back in 'survey' again, and get some better videos with new camera. Checked it over, cleaned the smoke system (glycerin mixture had separated) oiled everything up and off to the pond. Ran as well as ever and everything still worked which was pleasing.
For those who missed the build blog way back, the model is 36", glass over strip planked balsa, has twin 28mm 2000kv inrunners with twin 60A car escs, twin GT Power sound units, a smoke and water exhaust system (developed by myself and Graham 96, -which he and Mike Turpin successfully fitted to their excellent fireboats) and lighting. Uses 2 -2s 2200mah LiPos for the motors, and an 1800mah 2s LiPo for the air and water pumps.
Boat was shipped to the RNZAF in 1940 and was eventually sold to a private owner in the late 50s. It is still around in Auckland after suffering 3 major modifications to the coamings, and is now fully airconditioned, and can be operated from an I Pad. Today powered with a Detroit 8V96 in place of twin Grey Marine (Detroit) 671s, which replaced the 3 original Napier sea lions. Did 38knts with the 3 Napiers, (1500hp) and does 22knots today with a single 500hp Detroit. It was the only one of the 22 built to be sold in the southern hemisphere. The only other one running is HSL 102 in the UK
I have been on board once in 1968 when it was still in original form, and then again 50yrs later in its' present form.
JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jddfjpKjkJs
{"text":"After about 6yrs of the model being 'laid up', I thought it was about time to get it back in 'survey' again, and get some better videos with new camera. Checked it over, cleaned the smoke system (glycerin mixture had separated) oiled everything up and off to the pond. Ran as well as ever and everything still worked which was pleasing.\n\nFor those who missed the build blog way back, the model is 36\", glass over strip planked balsa, has twin 28mm 2000kv inrunners with twin 60A car escs, twin GT Power sound units, a smoke and water exhaust system (developed by myself and Graham 96, -which he and Mike Turpin successfully fitted to their excellent fireboats) and lighting. Uses 2 -2s 2200mah LiPos for the motors, and an 1800mah 2s LiPo for the air and water pumps.\n\nBoat was shipped to the RNZAF in 1940 and was eventually sold to a private owner in the late 50s. It is still around in Auckland after suffering 3 major modifications to the coamings, and is now fully airconditioned, and can be operated from an I Pad. Today powered with a Detroit 8V96 in place of twin Grey Marine (Detroit) 671s, which replaced the 3 original Napier sea lions. Did 38knts with the 3 Napiers, (1500hp) and does 22knots today with a single 500hp Detroit. It was the only one of the 22 built to be sold in the southern hemisphere. The only other one running is HSL 102 in the UK\n \nI have been on board once in 1968 when it was still in original form, and then again 50yrs later in its' present form.\n\nJB\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jddfjpKjkJs","subject":"Recommissioning the RC British Powerboat Co 64ft RNZAF HSL 'W1'","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jddfjpKjkJs"}
Recommissioning the RC British Powerboat Co 64ft RNZAF HSL 'W1'
After about 6yrs of the model being 'laid up', I thought it was about time to get it back in 'survey' again, and get some better videos with new camera. Checked it over, cleaned the smoke system (glycerin mixture had separated) oiled everything up and off to the pond. Ran as well as ever and everything still worked which was pleasing.
For those who missed the build blog way back, the model is 36", glass over strip planked balsa, has twin 28mm 2000kv inrunners with twin 60A car escs, twin GT Power sound units, a smoke and water exhaust system (developed by myself and Graham 96, -which he and Mike Turpin successfully fitted to their excellent fireboats) and lighting. Uses 2 -2s 2200mah LiPos for the motors, and an 1800mah 2s LiPo for the air and water pumps.
Boat was shipped to the RNZAF in 1940 and was eventually sold to a private owner in the late 50s. It is still around in Auckland after suffering 3 major modifications to the coamings, and is now fully airconditioned, and can be operated from an I Pad. Today powered with a Detroit 8V96 in place of twin Grey Marine (Detroit) 671s, which replaced the 3 original Napier sea lions. Did 38knts with the 3 Napiers, (1500hp) and does 22knots today with a single 500hp Detroit. It was the only one of the 22 built to be sold in the southern hemisphere. The only other one running is HSL 102 in the UK
I have been on board once in 1968 when it was still in original form, and then again 50yrs later in its' present form.
The two builds for my grands and my unfinished Yukon river tug.
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About Building Real Ships in the UK (That is Still Thriving)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2vN4GANOWs
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Please note that our website address is no longer functioning. We are in the process of rebuilding with a new address. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Relaunch will be announced. Eric Morris. Club Secretary.
{"text":"Please note that our website address is no longer functioning. We are in the process of rebuilding with a new address. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Relaunch will be announced. Eric Morris. Club Secretary.","subject":"SOUTHPORT MODEL BOAT CLUB","media":[{"id":"175303436435","name":"175303436435","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/175303436435/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/175303436435/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Please note that our website address is no longer functioning. We are in the process of rebuilding with a new address. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Relaunch will be announced. Eric Morris. Club Secretary.
