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jbkiwi
Fleet Admiral
ASR 64ft R/C VID 2
Boat is Scratch built 36" British Power Boat 64ft High Speed ASR Launch which belonged to the RNZAF. The launch was one of the 22 built and was shipped to NZ in 1940. it was the only one of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. Model has twin motors, ESCs, sound units etc. Has remotely switched water pump for water cooled brushless 2000kv in runner motors and remotely switched lighting. Uses 2x 2200mah 2s LiPos for drive and 1 1800mah LiPo for the pump (also a separate battery for the LED lights. Boat is built with strip planked balsa on ply frame and fiber glassed. Deck is ply, wheelhouse is varnished balsa. The colour is as it was for most of its time in the RNZAF . Took about 5 years on and off to build and finished it last year. (please ignore the time date - can't get rid of it .
Liked by Sakibian and jugge and
1 comment
  • jackoCommander
    nice to see on board action
SkipperVGMBC
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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My 1.12 Scale Arun Lifeboat
Running on Twin Brushless Motors. At Cold Knap Lake Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan.
www.vgmbc.org

Motors Are E-Max GT2820/07
Liked by jfstoker and circle43nautical and
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  • SkipperVGMBCPetty Officer 2nd Class
    Hello Skegness..I am using 2 E-Max GT2820/7 brushless Motors. These Are UK purchased from BRC Hobbies (based Northolt) Cost £20.95 each.. these are 850 KV..using Twin Mystery RC 70A Forward Backward 2-7s Brushless ESC (with Ubecc) about £20 or less on EBay (HK).

    Run Time..1 Hour, mix of fast and slow Sailing..Depends on use.
    Using 2 X 7.2 NMH Volt Battery Packs..at 5000mah each.

    She Goes Like fast, and cuts through water lovely.
    Have A Similar Setup (Different Emax Motors) in my Models By Design interceptor 42 Boat (42 inch length)..Tooo Fast for me..lol..Any Other info PM me for phone number..Happy Sailing
  • SkipperVGMBCPetty Officer 2nd Class
    E-Max Number is GT2820/07..sorry about my error
colindavies
Master Seaman
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HMAFV Stirling
Stirling was one of the last generation of Rescue & Target Towing Launches built for the RAF and were designated Mk 3 RTTL and were delivered in the mid 1970's. The model is 1/24 scale and is 39inches L.o.a completed November 2015 from donated hull, all else is scratch built. twin 555 motors running at 12v with 2 x 6v 4a sla batteries in parallel, gives a good scale speed, and has about 45min endurance..
Liked by Jim and robtroi and
5 comments
  • colindaviesMaster Seaman
    I've added two new photos, one the real Stirling in Plymouth Sound, and the view from astern.
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Great job on the green deck it makes all the detail come alive!
Aquaflite
Able Seaman
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HMT Confident
HMT Confident built by my late father, Scratch built over two and half years. Twin 65mm props driven via a scratch built gearbox by one 800 size motor. Original 2 channel Sanwa radio fitted and working fine. Lights, working radar, water canon, winch, horn and bow thruster all of the 2 channel by using the trims and micro switches.
Liked by Brightwork and Colin H
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  • cenbethWarrant Officer
    Looks a very atmospheric model. Your Dad should have been very proud of this. Very nice.
sharpy1071
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Robbe San Diego
Another winter project for myself this time. Twin brushless motors/ESC's all water cooled. interior and deck lights got some figures for deck then onto the lake when the weather breaks.
Liked by 15Weyb and mehmetalialtas
4 comments
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Extremely modern, well worth a second look. Job well done!
  • sharpy1071Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Thank you figtree7nights, up for sale now!! it's stupid on 4 cells, mad on three but behaves very well on two. I sail it mainly on three cells as I have more 3 than anything else.
sharpy1071
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
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American Enterprise
A winter project for a friend who hasn't the resources to build, so I helped him out. nearly ready for the lake. Twin brushless motors/ESC's all water cooled and a few interior exterior lights.
Liked by Deswelham and petercbrown
4 comments
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    Great looking American Enterprise, I remember 30 yrs ago or so I had the kit but lost it during a move. what a shame such a great looking boat! 😭
  • sharpy1071Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Thank you figtree7nts. it is a great looking boat there is no doubt about it, wish it were mine, handles very nice at speed and slow.
Northumbrian
Midshipman
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Perkasa
build from a president kit with battlecraft armouments twin 1400kv motors & 90amp watercooled esc 11.1 5000mah lipos
Liked by pegasus053 and mehmetalialtas and
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  • johnfastboatLeading Seaman
    This looks very similar to mine. I bought it as a damaged boat and it will undergo restoration also with two brushless motors etc. it should be quite fast as I imagine yours is. However it will probably be mid 2016 before its completed as my new workshop is yet to be completed and all my boats are in storage> 😟 😯
steve-fb40
Able Seaman
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British Coast
Completely scratch built using balsa wood and Mahogany strips for the decks and bridge and the free plan by James Pottinger issued in Model Boat Magazine November 1996. The plans were well drawn at a scale of 1:93 how ever I doubled the size by just transfering each measurement directly onto the wood and a few card patterns were made when panneling the hull.
Powered with twin 12 volt motors, two 12 volt lead acid batteries and two 1 3/4" props I am well sattisfied with the end result. A full build log with pictures can be found on the ''Leith built Ships" web site, or look under ''The Loftsman"
Liked by Ronald and petercbrown and
4 comments
  • petercbrownMaster Seaman
    A cracking model - well done on the construction work!
  • DeswelhamPetty Officer 1st Class
    Great looking model
SkipperVGMBC
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Police Launch 1.12 Scale
Police (Scotland) 1.12 scale. made from a Semi-Kit by Models by Design, built 2014.
This is modelled from the interceptor42 range by Safehaven Marine. This is my first full build of a model, having only done restorations previously.
Model length is some 42 inch, beam of 12 inch. (106cm x 31cm)
Power is by twin E-Max BL2826 Brushless motors and 1, 80amp speed controller running on 2 NiMH 7.2 volts.
Fitted with Action electronics Police siren, and with detailed rotating blue lights and searchlights.
I sail this at Cold Knap Lake Barry Vale of Glamorgan, and I am the Founding member of the Vale Of Glamorgan Model Boat Club.
Also included is my Portland Pilot interceptor 42 which was the original prototype from Models by Design which I purchased and added lighting etc, this runs on Brushless motor running on 12Volt lead acid.
Visit our website at http://vgmbc.org/
Liked by jfstoker
topperles
Master Seaman
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Gry Maritha
This boat looks the biz when its going full tilt , The bow wave looks awesome !!! Twin motors independently controlled ,turning circles pretty good for her size . Saying that , I do need to transport her by a sack cart ....lol
Liked by Ronald and Quarryman1
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  • Quarryman1Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Looks very nice, I'm just about to start building mine, what battery and voltage did you use? Did you bother with a bow thruster. How was it to build
  • topperlesMaster Seaman
    HI , sorry for the late reply , life keeps getting in the way ...lol. She has 12v system installed (she needs a lot of ballast so a 12v battery helps). she is running on 2x MFA motors at 6:1 ratio and 2 x viper marine 20's each running separately.I haven't got round to fitting a bow thruster, A nice boat to build and you can do a little or alot to her , I have seen some with operating cargo doors and cranes,(a bit to involved for me )
    She does weigh alot when finished, I purchased a sack cart and manufactured a cradle to transport her.
    It would be nice if you open a blog so we can see the build ........Take care..............................................Les
Northumbrian
Midshipman
PERKASA
built from a kit powered by twin brushless motors two 4c lipo batteries two 90a watercooled esc,s & twin brass props it runs a dream
Liked by Northumbrian
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  • NorthumbrianMidshipman
    thank you all for you comments I am busy building another Perkasa I picked the kit up for £60 I just could not resist it
    Liked by Spitfire99
  • NorthumbrianMidshipman
    Thanks Sandy it is seriously fast two 1400kv motors running on 4c 5000mah lipos 90a watercooled esc I have just sold it as I am nearly finished building another Perkasa with the same running gear the deck fittings & armaments are from Battlecraft I will post some pictures soon regards Bob
    Liked by Spitfire99

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