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Name: MV Krait | Posted 1st Jan 2019 by rcmodelboats | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 27 inches |
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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. | ||||
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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. | ||||
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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 |
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Motor: wind |
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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. | ||||
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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. | ||||
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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! | ||||
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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!). | ||||
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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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Name: US1Meter | Posted 6th Dec 2018 by Joe727 | Score: 8 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 39 inches |
NiCad (7.2v) 3 Amp/h |
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This is a US1Meter class boat that I built with the lendgendary southern Californis boat builder Swede Johnson. His design and molds. Fiberglass hull, carbon fiber rudder, keel, spars and mast. Nice fast boat. | ||||
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Name: SeaTurtle | Posted 5th Dec 2018 by Joe727 | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 45 inches Weight: 11900 grams |
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Motor: 550 Type: Brushed Drive: Geared |
Props: Single Propellor |
Scratch built gaff rigged cutter sailboat. RC sails, rudder and auxially motor. | ||||
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Name: Emma C Berry | Posted 5th Dec 2018 by alan20 | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 49 inches |
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Under construction. Scratch built from plans using plank on frame method. Sail control by continuous loop on winch all under deck. | ||||
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Name: DF95 | Posted 5th Dec 2018 by alan20 | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 37 inches Weight: 2000 grams |
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DF95 class yacht. Absolute fun to sail with the advantage of convenient size to transport. | ||||
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Name: Annie | Posted 5th Dec 2018 by alan20 | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 35 inches |
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Sails only - no motor. Built from a Speedline Models kit. Performs surprisingly well but need a moderate breeze to make headway. | ||||
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Name: HMS Cadiz | Posted 1st Dec 2018 by landie | Score: 10 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 48 inches Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 120 Minutes |
LiPoly (14.8v) 7 Amp/h |
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Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm |
Scratch built other than a fibreglass hull, built by my father over about 5 years using a mix of balsa, plasticard, ply and wire. He never sailed it but when I inherited it I was determined to complete it ready for it's first "sea trials". I've completed the RC installation and adjusted the ballast and it's now had two successful outings at the local boating lake. | ||||
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Name: RMAS MSBV Goldeneye | Posted 29th Nov 2018 by Nutbourne | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 48 inches |
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None at the moment |
Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor |
RMAS. MSBV ( Mooring Salvage Boom Vessel) Goldeneye scratch built plank on frame the hull was built by a friend more than thirty years ago double diagional,recently renovated no motor or electrics yet. Its a bit of a beast at just over 4' long and 9" beam. Still building it. | ||||
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Name: Sally forth | Posted 29th Nov 2018 by bluebird2 | Score: 8 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 30 inches Weight: 2000 grams Speed: 6 MPH Runtime: 30 Minutes |
NiMH (7.2v) 10 Amp/h |
mtronics 5A Constant |
Motor: mtronics 700 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 50mm |
Ply deck and glazed cabin scratch built on glass fibre hull from an anglers bait boat. As a novice I am unsure on amps and running times etc. motor is mtronics 600 not as stated | ||||
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Name: SS Hunan | Posted 27th Nov 2018 by Toby | Score: 10 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 78 inches Runtime: 120 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) 7 Amp/h |
Mtroniks Viper Marine 15 |
Motor: Bühler Type: Brushed Drive: Belt |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 85mm |
Plank on frame glassed inside and out. Ply bulkheads. Fixed deck. Wooden superstructure. Planked cambered decks. 80-90lbs ballast. |
Name: Ferdinand Keulen | Posted 27th Nov 2018 by Toby | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 4 Blade Size: 40mm |
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Fibre glass hull. Wooden and plastic superstructure. Built using the hull and plan. |
Name: Rough Rider | Posted 26th Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 40 inches Weight: 2800 grams Runtime: 20 Minutes |
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Motor: O/S 45FSR then O\S 45RSR Type: IC Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 50mm |
40" fiberglass Prather hull (1980s). Still have this hull, future twin electric fit out . | ||||
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Name: Tunnell | Posted 26th Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 36 inches Runtime: 10 Minutes |
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Motor: K+B 45 o/b Type: IC Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 50mm |
Own design Tunnel Hull built with marine ply mid 80s. Canopy was own fiberglass moulding. K+B 45 o/b | ||||
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Name: Turtle | Posted 26th Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 36 inches Weight: 1500 grams Runtime: 10 Minutes |
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Motor: O/S 40 max Type: IC Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 45mm |
Own design deep V racing boat built in the early 70s Fiberglass over balsa. | ||||
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Name: Graupner 'Commodore' | Posted 26th Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 30 inches Weight: 1200 grams Speed: 4 MPH Runtime: 20 Minutes |
NiCad (6v) |
1978 Futaba 18v propo F+R |
Motor: Graupner monoperm Type: Brushed |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 30mm |
Purchased the kit in 1978, while working on Norfolk Island (South Pacific) and built it in 1979. ABS hull, ply deck and balsa and ply cabin. Was a nice model, shouldn't have sold it. Would have been great with modern gear. | ||||
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Name: Wilhelm G | Posted 26th Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 36 inches Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 50 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) |
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Motor: 540 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 40mm |
Scratch built 'freelance' tug carved from a solid 12''x 12''x 45" block of driftwood in the 70s Wheelhouse was ply. Motor controlled by a set of car points for on/off. Had 2 different cabin styles and rails in its life. Had lights. Radio was Futaba 'brown box'on 27mhz. | ||||
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Name: Titan | Posted 26th Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 38 inches Weight: 2500 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 40 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) |
none |
Motor: 540 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 40mm |
Built this in the 80s. Carved from a block of foam and fiberglassed (hull and deck). Wheelhouse was ply, everything scratch built to own design. Had 540 motor with a set of car points for on /off. had lights that could be switched on by deck switch. Radio was Futaba 'brown box' on 27mhz. | ||||
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Name: 'Maiami' ASR | Posted 23rd Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 35 inches Weight: 1000 grams Speed: 5 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) 2 Amp/h |
China 5A Constant |
Motor: 380 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm |
Knocked this up in around 6 weeks ('free modelling',-no plans, just looking at a few photos) for my son but he wasn't interested (the dreaded Playstation) so I re assigned it to myself and put a few more bits on it. The whole boat is balsa and just enamel painted so it is quite light. Only single shaft and runs well, but thinking of making it a twin set-up with better motors and shafts. mostly gets used as a camera boat as it is very stable. | ||||
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Name: Fairacre | Posted 23rd Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 31 inches Weight: 1100 grams Speed: 5 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) 2 Amp/h |
China 5A Constant |
Motor: Graupner 400 monoperm Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 35mm |
Fairacre plan built (RCM I think, early 70s) Rescued from rubbish bin on farm, rebuilt hull and f/glassed. restored, varnished and re 'glazed' cabin and added grab rails, mast , lights, curtains (leftovers from a Graupner Commodore I built in the 70s) cleats and boarding platform. Restored the deck and varnished. Fitted new prop shaft and rudder and made name decals. cleaned and painted hull interior. | ||||
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Name: MTB 49 | Posted 23rd Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 36 inches Weight: 2400 grams Speed: 5 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
NiCad (7.2v) 2 Amp/h |
CHINA 5A Constant |
Motor: 380 27MM Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm |
Scratch built Thornycroft MTB from a 1960s Vic Smeed plan. Boat is 40yrs old from start till now. Bought plans in 1968 and finished 20 yrs later working on and off. Was twin prop with single Futaba ESC, on 27Mhz then an Electronize ESC on FM 40 Mhz now have just converted it to twin car ESCs and added a sound unit and is now run on 2.4 . Has a 100mm 12v computer fan for cooling with heat sinks on the motors. Has separate cabin lights and running lights. | ||||
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Name: RNZAF W1 | Posted 23rd Nov 2018 by jbkiwi | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 36 inches Weight: 2900 grams Speed: 10 MPH Runtime: 40 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) 2 Amp/h |
CHINA 5A Constant |
Motor: TGY 28/45 2000KV INRUNNER Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm |
36" Scratch built model of RNZAF W1, a British Power Boat 64ft HSL. Has twin brushless motors, twin ESCs, twin sound units, water cooling pump, full lighting and r/c switches for lights and pump. Took approx 5 yrs to buid on and off. hull is strip planked and f/glassed, deck is ply, wheel house is balsa. | ||||
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Name: Formidable | Posted 19th Nov 2018 by humelvin | Score: 9 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 48 inches Weight: 12000 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 50 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) 8 Amp/h |
5A Constant |
Type: Brushed Drive: Geared |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 65mm |
Hemmens 'Formidable' 5 years to make! Double plank on frame. First plank skin fastened with wood trenails. Scale planking. Second skin mahogany strip to Lloyds spec. 10,00 copper rivets. Was intended for Hemmens V-4 steam but chickened out so electric - V-4 now bench run only. | ||||
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Name: Thames sailing barge Gusty Cat , staysail type | Posted 18th Nov 2018 by tomarack | Score: 5 | ||
Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
Length: 39 inches Weight: 7000 grams |
Lead Acid (12v) 2 Amp/h |
HK |
Motor: 12V Type: Brushed |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 35mm |
Gusty Cat is model of Thames sailing barge staysail class with auxiliary motor (12V DC , model -staysail type,without bowsprit). Model completely scratch built , like my first model of TSB Capricorn. | ||||
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