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chugalone100
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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.
Liked by USA Corsair and Steves-s and
SouthportPat
Commodore
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Professional Photographer at Southport
Please find enclosed some pictures taken last Wednesday by a Professional Photographer from Maghull that was visiting the lake (Southport Model Boat Club) - courtesy of Mike McMullin
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2 comments
  • luckyduckLieutenant
    If it wasn't for the 'fixed' people on board you could almost imagine these as full size boats. Just the odd exception with a rather disproportionate bow wave!
    Liked by hermank and RNinMunich
  • jumpuglyFleet Admiral
    Love these!!! Thanks for posting them Pat!
    Liked by hermank and AlessandroSPQR
GARTH
Commodore
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Club Event
I'm a little late posting this photo but on Aug.21 the Confederation Marine Modelers had a event at 9AM at Spencer's pool for working boats so my Fireboat Edward M. Cotter had a sail for the first time in 2025 It's the red Fire boat. Just thought I'd add a real photo of the Buffalo N.Y. fireboat that visits Port Colborne, Ontario Every Aug. first weekend. There was more working boats but to take a photo with a I Phone 8 and sail a model is kind of difficult.
Liked by Rookysailor and Wolle and
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  • RonaldFleet Admiral
    Thanks for sharing this story and I see they haven’t changed at Spencer’s. There are no policies on shipping lanes or the direction of travel.

    This was the Festival of Lights last year.
    Liked by hermank and Wolle and
  • algonChief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Looks to me like one of the nicest ponds for model boating. Visibility like a swimming pool. Would make it great to spot a sunken vessel. Likely a good training ground for novice submariners!
Brightwork
Commodore
Fleet Admirals in record time
When member's make Fleet Admiral and Admiral's with 8 boats in two years or less...ya that's working the system or cheating. See a photo of the current Admirals and Admirals to be who have not created anything but spam and who have accomplished high ranks attached. Alessandro, Roy, Southport(soon to be), EDw, Nickthe steam(soon to be), I am sure there are a few more. Congratulations boys. Contact me for your mail in University degree in any masters you like. Just $10. You can be anything you could never achieve in real life. Well like my dad always said... " the best Captain is always standing on the beach"
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  • BrightworkCommodore
    Wolle,

    You are missing the point. It is about all the fodder that some post here who are insecure and need a title other than ODD. If you want to post photos of farm equipment then do it on a farm site not on one that says Model-boats.com. If you really feel the need to share your photos from Elbe, make more friends on FB.
  • WolleRear Admiral
    I understand it already.
    I'm not on Facebook and the like.
    It's even worse there.
    I'm in this forum because everyone here respects each other and doesn't insult each other. That seems to be over. What a pity.
    I have registered in many modelling forums and can only say that it's not just about modelling everywhere.
    Nevertheless, I will not insult or judge anyone here. We are all unique and that's a good thing. Otherwise it would be very, very boring here on the globe on which we live.
    As I said.... nobody is forcing you to read anything and if it is approved by the administrator, it won't be so wrong.
    By the way, if I post something about the Elbe, it will definitely be about a ship.
    And now settle down again.
    Liked by Steves-s and SouthportPat and
Brightwork
Commodore
History of boating
If Professor Pat can do it...so can I...lol.. The history of boating spans millennia, evolving from dugout canoes and rafts in prehistory to sophisticated vessels powered by steam and advanced engines. Early boats, appearing around 10,000 years ago, were used for fishing and coastal travel, with Egyptians developing reed and wooden boats for transport and trade by 4000 BCE. Over centuries, innovations like the Viking longboat, the Chinese junk with its rudder, and the Dutch yacht transformed seafaring, eventually leading to the Age of Exploration and the flourishing of yachting as a recreational pursuit in the 17th century. Modern boating integrates electronic systems, computer-aided design, and emerging eco-friendly propulsion, reflecting its continuous adaptation.
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  • GaryLCCaptain
    check your private messages, who knows you could get lucky?
SouthportPat
Commodore
General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 2
General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 2
Liked by SimpleSailor and Len1 and
SouthportPat
Commodore
General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 1
General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 1
Liked by SimpleSailor and Len1 and
SouthportPat
Commodore
General Sailings on the Pond 10 August 2025 at Southport - Part 1
General Sailings on the Pond 10 August 2025 at Southport - Part 1
Liked by GavJ and EdW
SouthportPat
Commodore
General Sailings on the Pond 10 August 2025 at Southport - Part 2
General Sailings on the Pond 10 August 2025 at Southport - Part 2
Liked by GavJ and EdW

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