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Name: "juliette"		Posted 24th Jan 2019 by Smaragd		Score: 9
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 20 inches	NiCad (7.2v)			Props: Single Propellor Size: 30mm
original Graupner carina named "juliette" the 1st one I built. wanted to be a classic model.

Name: DMI 'Pirat"		Posted 24th Jan 2019 by Smaragd		Score: 7
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 22 inches Weight: 1000 grams
Classic modell, in the 70's sold under the name DMI pirat. a full wooden sailboat without RC controls. the keel was extended to improve stability. In the 90's the wooden strips from the hull were so dried out, that I had to fill it complete with epoxy and sprayed the uniform 'baby blue'color. After a long period in the attic , it saw daylight again and the sails needed to be replaced. Now it is a static model with sailing capacities.

Name: robbe smaragd		Posted 24th Jan 2019 by Smaragd		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 55 inches Weight: 13000 grams	NiCad (6v)
A top sailboat from the Robbe collection, the big lady also referred to. adjusted sails to look more original and keel weight added to improve stablilty

Name: Hero		Posted 23rd Jan 2019 by Oldfart		Score: 3
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 22 inches Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 20 Minutes	NiMH (6v) 5 Amp/h	Vic Smythe plan 5A Constant	Motor: Mono Perm Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 30mm
Built maybe 12 - 15 years ago from a Model Boat free plan from odd scraps left from other stuff. Solid little boat, lot of fun. Good for youngsters to start on.

Name: Sprit of Padstow		Posted 21st Jan 2019 by Jerry1		Score: 10
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
	LiPoly (11.1v)		Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Twin Propellors Type: 5 Blade Size: 40mm
Very fast model lifeboat. Model Slipway kit 1/16 scale

Name: Fairmount Alpine		Posted 20th Jan 2019 by DannyZ		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 42 inches Runtime: 60 Minutes	LiPoly (11.1v) 3 Amp/h	5A Constant	Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 40mm
Tug. Twin contra rotating props. Bow Thruster.

Name: Perkasa		Posted 20th Jan 2019 by DannyZ		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 46 inches Weight: 3000 grams Runtime: 20 Minutes	LiPoly (14.8v) 5 Amp/h	Turnigy 50A Constant	Motor: AQUASTAR 3660-1700KV Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 50mm
Its fast ! Great fun fun boat. Water cooling pump switch for fast runs.

Name: DF95		Posted 19th Jan 2019 by Ianh		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 37 inches Weight: 1000 grams
This is the Joysway DF 95 which is almost the same as the DF65

Name: Elke		Posted 18th Jan 2019 by Oldfart		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 27 inches Weight: 3400 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 15 Minutes	NiCad (7.2v) 5 Amp/h	Graupner 5A Constant	Motor: ? Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 40mm
Kit was bought in 1981 £115- have receipt. Kept in neighbors loft, unopened, until September 2018 and then given to me. I finished it December.

Name: Vosper RTTL		Posted 18th Jan 2019 by Welshsailor		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 34 inches			Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Twin Propellors Type: 4 Blade Size: 35mm
Recently acquired fibreglass hull and plan. Build to take place in parallel with others on the bench over the next six months.

Name: Fireboat		Posted 18th Jan 2019 by Welshsailor		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 46 inches				Props: Twin Propellors Type: 4 Blade Size: 40mm
Recently acquired Fireboat that needs refurbishment. Existing loose single shaft removed and twin shafts and rudders fitted. To fitted with twin (possibly brushless) motors, each with its own battery and controller. Updates to follow.

Name: Hocus Pocus		Posted 16th Jan 2019 by Puddle-pirate		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 15 inches Weight: 800 grams Speed: 3 MPH	LiPoly (7.4v) 13 Amp/h	(2) Alloet 320 A 5A Constant	Motor: (2) K&O 1957 Evinrude motors Type: Brushed Drive: Geared	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm
A 1950's Fleetline Vagabond boat updated by the previous owner recently converted to RC with 2 "future" 50hp Evinrude Big Twin 50 motors. Vessel is steered buy individual motor speed rather than turning the motors.

Name: Abracadabra		Posted 16th Jan 2019 by Puddle-pirate		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 13 inches Weight: 800 grams Speed: 4 MPH	LiPoly (7.4v) 13 Amp/h	Alloet 320 A	Motor: K&O 1958 Johnson 35HP Type: Brushed Drive: Geared	Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 25mm
A retro-stored 1950's vintage Fleetline boat with an original 1958 vintage K&O outboard recently converted to 2 channel RC.

Name: Ardent		Posted 14th Jan 2019 by ModelHover		Score: 10
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 36 inches			Motor: 380 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor
This is a motor sailer built from a Marine Modelling plan. Similar in looks to a Broads sailer. has a wide beam so can withstand a lot of buffeting.

Name: March'71		Posted 14th Jan 2019 by Sakibian		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 18 inches Weight: 500 grams Speed: 9 MPH Runtime: 10 Minutes	LiPoly (11.1v) 1 Amp/h	Hnadmade by arduino 30A Constant	Motor: 180 brushed motor Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm
The BEST thing about this one is, she's very smooth on the run. Decent power, makes it more fun. When it turns with speed, gets down like a bike. So that's the time when it leaks a tiny amount of water. Bcz it's not waterproof on the deck. Can take 2s-3s Lipo. Bcz the motors are 3s rated only. Have a plan to change them into better Mabuchi ones.

Name: sea queen / commander		Posted 8th Jan 2019 by jacko		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 32 inches	Lead Acid (12v) 7 Amp/h		Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 30mm
just picked this one up needs work but will sit here for a few weeks / months / years who knows started paint stripping

Name: Baltik		Posted 8th Jan 2019 by GARTH		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust

Not sure how long ago model was built . Take it to wood shows in Hamilton area . Just a static model not sure Manufacturer of model . Probably have print somewhere

Name: Queen Of The Mississippi		Posted 6th Jan 2019 by GARTH		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 22 inches
Another model boat that's a static model . A fellow chap I work with started it but gave up & gave it to me to finish . The paddle wheels where broken & I couldn't get around to work on her after about 6 years sitting in the basement I notice that a mouse like it as a home well after getting rid of the mice decided time to finish her .

Name: Rattle Snake		Posted 6th Jan 2019 by GARTH		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 20 inches
Static model of the Rattle Snake

Name: Debbie 1		Posted 6th Jan 2019 by GARTH		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 20 inches Weight: 1000 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 30 Minutes	NiMH (7.2v) 3 Amp/h	Traxxass XL-1 5A Constant	Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 35mm
This Billings model was probably one of the first R/C models I ever built the speed control is a Traxxas XL-1 2 Channel am Airtronics transmitter . I took it down to a pond at Confederation Park to test it with my girl friend turned it on but the rudder was hard over & I didn't see that the boat started going in a nice circle until it screwed itself under .I jumped in and there was only 3 feet of water & 4 feet of mud . My girlfriend ,now my wife thought I was crazy but after 42 years she still thinks I'm crazy .

Name: North Rock		Posted 5th Jan 2019 by GARTH		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 24 inches Weight: 1700 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 45 Minutes	NiMH (7.2v) 3 Amp/h	5A Constant	Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 20mm
Got a lot of info on the Billings D.M.I. Samson tug from the members . the thing is I saw a drawing of the North Rock tug boat & thought I would rebuild the Samson & build the North Rock tug .Researched original after I painted her & found out the it was white superstructure & black hull to late

Name: Doris		Posted 4th Jan 2019 by ChrisG		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 44 inches Weight: 5600 grams	NiMH (6v) 4 Amp/h		Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm
Doris is built plank on frame and is a copy of the Thames Bawley by the same name, number LO284. The original which is still afloat in Gillingham Kent was built in 1909 in Harwich by J & H Cann for Leigh on Sea publican Mr Choppin who named the ship after his favourite daughter. Dimensions of the original 40ft length 14ft beam 5ft 6in draft, weight not known. The model is a dream and looks really good, she sails well and the motor is only to help her 'about' when she is feeling challenging and to bring her ashore if and when the wind dies. I have no r/c control of the sails which is something I am still considering as a consequence she goes everywhere on a broad reach her best sailing position anyway. I do hope you like her thanks for looking Chris G

Name: MV Krait		Posted 1st Jan 2019 by rcmodelboats		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 27 inches			Type: Brushed	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade
The MV Krait is a wooden-hulled vessel famous for its use during World War II by the Z Special Unit of Australia during the raid against Japanese ships anchored in Singapore Harbour. The raid was known as Operation Jaywick. The MV Krait is on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

Name: skytech H101		Posted 27th Dec 2018 by keithtindley		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 18 inches Weight: 500 grams Runtime: 15 Minutes	LiPoly (7.4v) 1 Amp/h	5A Constant	Motor: 380 water cooled Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 20mm
skytech racing boat with water cooled engine.lts capable of 18 knots ! it has a self righting function and came with a spare battery pack,prop,oil and spanner. hope to have some fun with my grandson.

Name: joysway orion		Posted 27th Dec 2018 by keithtindley		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 25 inches Weight: 500 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 30 Minutes	LiPoly (7.4v) 1 Amp/h		Motor: wind
Lovely little yacht ! I knew nothing about sailing but this yacht has rc sail winch and rudder. I am learning sailing terminology like jybing,in irons,halyards,sheets,lines,tacking, close haul and more.

Name: Steam Tug Challenge		Posted 26th Dec 2018 by wunwinglo		Score: 5
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 16 inches	LiPoly (7.4v)	Motroniks	Motor: Ancient Mabuchi Type: Brushed Drive: Geared	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 45mm
This little model was built to see how much my Parkinson's had affected my modelling abilities. Surprisingly little as it turned out but I cannot write legibly and find keyboards tricky too. It must be muscle-memory! The model is loosely based on Challenge and is built around a tug hull that I made as a boy I made in the sixties but with some modification. She is fully lit for night running. The crew figures are model railway lineside track gang models. They have been left in their modern high viz and helmets as the model is depicted as she is today operated in preservation as a Dunkirque little ship. She is equipped with 2 function R/C. She had a short maiden trial on the 29th December, which was very promising but was curtailed by a sloppy rudder.

Name: Island Master		Posted 25th Dec 2018 by IslandMaster		Score: 9
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 56 inches Speed: 5 MPH Runtime: 120 Minutes	Lead Acid (24v) 12 Amp/h	Robbe maxi 540 10A Constant	Motor: 2.25"D. x 4" can style Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade
A 84lb. monster with a 4 3/4" brass prop and kort nozzle. Started in 1964, scratch built from original plans from the builder. More to come!

Name: HMS Bluebell		Posted 18th Dec 2018 by Joburg-sailor		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 35 inches	NiMH (7.2v) 2 Amp/h	Viper Marine 15	Motor: MFA 475- Rec 360 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 30mm
I am adding "Bluebell" to my harbour as, in keeping with many, she represents our awakening to the model boating world! The classic Revell Platinum kit was a wonderful introduction to our hobby (although as some of use realise, she tends to be subject to numerous "breakages" as time wears on as the plastic bits get bumped or snagged at the pond - or even when being loaded in the car!).

Name: Brooklyn Steam Tug		Posted 15th Dec 2018 by Joe727		Score: 8
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 36 inches Weight: 11900 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 120 Minutes	Lead Acid (6v) 15 Amp/h	Tamar T15 5A Constant	Motor: 550 dc Type: Brushed Drive: Geared	Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 100mm
I built this from a Dumas Tug Kit, nice kit with lots of detail. Two SLA batteries provide ballast along with lead weight. Actual battery rating is 2 x24 = 24ah..... Gearing is from an older type model aircraft type. ESC is a marine type, forward, backward drive, big 4" Dumas prop. This tug is back in dry dock for addition of led navigational lighting. The initial build was undertaken while I was battling stage 4 cancer, it keep my mind occupied during chemo and surgery recovery, stayed positive! Model building is very meditative to me, try it if you have't, Have fun. Photos to come once out of dry dock.

Name: Fairmount Glacier		Posted 13th Dec 2018 by Harvey Kitten		Score: 9
Specs	Power Source	Control	Drive	Thrust
Length: 39 inches Speed: 4 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes	Lead Acid (12v) 7 Amp/h	JP Marine 20A Constant	Motor: 2 x M500 Mtronix Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive	Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade
A Billings kit, the Fairmount Glacier (or Alpine - comes with 5 naming options) is a sturdy boat... 2 props in Kort nozzles, extras I've fitted...37 lights, bow thruster, working fire monitors, radar, & horn. Runs on 2 x 12v 7AH batteries, so runs for a while! Colour scheme makes it visible on the lake too!

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