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| Name: Lady Ayla and Elena. | Posted 15th Feb 2019 by GaryLCoupland | Score: 9 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches Weight: 1200 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 25 Minutes |
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servo controlled |
Motor: The Caton piston valve Type: Steam Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor |
| Clinker built open launches built to show off the boiler, steam engine and complex plumbing. | ||||
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| Name: Lady Marian | Posted 15th Feb 2019 by GaryLCoupland | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 42 inches Weight: 1200 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
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servo controlled |
Motor: OS. 6.5cc Marine 4 stroke. Type: IC Engine Drive: Geared |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 55mm |
| This Drifter was a Marvon Models Kit and was incredible value for the money, a double planked plank on frame hull, and detailed instructions and good quality timber and fittings. As the engine was a four-stroke and silenced, plus the fact it was ticking over at very few revs, it made less noise than your average electric motor. Plus we were not trying too hard to save the planet in those good old days. | ||||
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| Name: Anteo Harbour Tug | Posted 15th Feb 2019 by GaryLCoupland | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 34 inches Weight: 1500 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 20 Minutes |
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Servo controlled |
Motor: Piston Valve Twin Cylinder Type: Steam Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 45mm |
| My first ever Tug about fifty years ago, and my very first steam engine hence the super-structure looks a little hacked about, especially the engine housing with globe valves stuck out here and there. this was and still is an amazing kit from Panart, a plank on frame double skinned hull, and all the fittings were brass to a very high quality, (note the anchor winch all brass and it works. The engine and boiler was from Maxwell Hemmings one of the very few manufacturers at the time. | ||||
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| Name: HMS PENELOPE | Posted 15th Feb 2019 by JOHN | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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NiCad (7.2v) 3 Amp/h |
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Motor: MFA Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor |
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| This model was made by me from Glyn Guest plans - I made this a good few year ago. Of all the scale models I have built I like this one. When you take a scale model to the lake you have to be so careful not to damage anything - with this one you just put the model in the back of the car and throw it in the water - well not literally (you have to drive down to the lake first)🤓🤓 - many hours of enjoyment. | ||||
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| Name: Sea-Lite | Posted 12th Feb 2019 by Mids-Phil | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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| Acquired this Sea-Lite sailing yacht as a project. Everything works after a fashion but based on mixed reviews the intention is to replace the radio gear, winch and rudder servos and increase the keel weight | ||||
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| Name: Fairey Swordsman | Posted 12th Feb 2019 by Mids-Phil | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches Weight: 5000 grams |
Lead Acid (6v) 8 Amp/h |
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Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 45mm |
| Bought this some years ago with a holed hull and no cabin. Made only those repairs needed to make it useable, fitted new 2.4Ghz radio gear and batteries, and have been using it ever since. I keep threatening to restore it properly but it's fun as it is and a rebuild is probably more realistic anyway. | ||||
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| Name: MV DUBURG | Posted 11th Feb 2019 by JOHN | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Speed: 2 MPH Runtime: 80 Minutes |
Lead Acid (6v) 10 Amp/h |
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Motor: MFA 550 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Type: 3 Blade Size: 55mm |
| scratch built model from Jim Pottinger plans - I made this several years ago - plank on frame and the hull is double planked. 1:96 scale/ | ||||
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| Name: RTTL 2751 | Posted 11th Feb 2019 by JOHN | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Speed: 12 MPH Runtime: 30 Minutes |
NiCad (9.6v) 4 Amp/h |
ACTion 40A Constant |
Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 35mm |
| model was originally built by myself using a mixture of Vic Smeed plans and photographs/plans from a gent called Christian - my model is double-planked. Outer planking is scale sized; props both drive the same way as in the original boats. | ||||
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| Name: Flytec HQ2011-1 | Posted 11th Feb 2019 by Mids-Phil | Score: 4 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 18 inches Speed: 10 MPH Runtime: 15 Minutes |
NiMH (9.6v) 1 Amp/h |
5A Constant |
Type: Brushed Drive: Geared |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 2 Blade S Type |
| I was feeling bored and saw this cheap Chinese toy boat advertised on t'internet. As I say it was cheap but it did have something of a passing resemblance to an Aquarama.... so I ordered one and when it arrived it really didn't look too bad. The down side was the radio gear was 27MHz and comprised just two forward and reverse switches to give forward, back and turn functions, but with no variable speed control. But then I wasn't expecting much anyway. So opening it up the innards were a doddle to remove and were replaced with a 2.4GHz receiver, esc, servo and rudder assembly. Thought about trying to fit water cooling but there really was no signifficant heat generated so it didn't seem worth it Photos seen elsewhere show the boat to plough pretty inelegantly through the water so spray rails and a couple of strakes were fitted to the hull to hopefully improve things in that regard. Anyway it's all back together now with everything working just fine, but I haven't had a chance to put it in the water yet (well it's been in the bath to make sure it floats but that's all) Looking forward to taking it out when the opportunity arises. In the meantime it's looking good on the shelf in the summerhouse and I am looking for the next project. I have to say that I have no illusions about my own abilities and I am totally in awe of the builds seen here. Nobody told me this would be addictive! | ||||
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| Name: Lady Ayla | Posted 10th Feb 2019 by GaryLCoupland | Score: 9 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 34 inches Weight: 1200 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 30 Minutes |
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servo controlled |
Motor: Maxwell Hemmings Caton Type: Steam Engine Drive: Belt |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 45mm |
| I decided to build an open steam-boat to have the boiler and piston valve engine on show, all that polished copper and brass should be on show and not hidden away, this hull is clinker-built to my own design. | ||||
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| Name: Danny Boy | Posted 10th Feb 2019 by GaryLCoupland | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 44 inches Weight: 2300 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 25 Minutes |
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Servo controlled |
Type: Steam Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Type: 4 Blade Size: 55mm |
| An almost scale version of the real thing, with a gas fired boiler driving a Tvr1 bb, 1/2" bore, twin cylinder, slide valve engine. this utilises an attenuator valve using boiler pressure to conserve both gas and steam pressure. | ||||
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| Name: Topaz | Posted 10th Feb 2019 by GaryLCoupland | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 45 inches Weight: 1900 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 30 Minutes |
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servo controlled |
Motor: Cheddar slide valve Type: Steam Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 25mm |
| A Victorian/Edwardian steam launch from the 1800s as sailed on Lake Windermere, this is very similar to a launch called Branksome, which it was copied from. | ||||
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| Name: PS Iona | Posted 10th Feb 2019 by Harvey Kitten | Score: 7 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 42 inches Weight: 8000 grams Speed: 4 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
NiMH (7.2v) 3 Amp/h |
Viper 15 |
Motor: Heng Long Type: Brushed Drive: Chain |
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| It has paddles not propellors! Scratch-built from plan. 2 paddle motors provide independent operation, hence can turn 360 degrees on the spot. Built from wood, brass, 3D printed parts. | ||||
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| Name: Ultimate Enticement | Posted 31st Jan 2019 by Puddle-pirate | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 30 inches Weight: 1700 grams Speed: 12 MPH Runtime: 100 Minutes |
LiPoly (11.1v) 12 Amp/h |
MACK 10A Constant |
Motor: MACK RC 5000 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 25mm |
| Lindberg Chris Craft kit 1984 vintage. A special thank you to MACK RC, Harbor Models and my local hobby shop Empire Trains for all their help | ||||
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| Name: CR914 | Posted 31st Jan 2019 by slinger | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches |
NiMH (6v) |
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| CR914 is a larger ersion of the Victoria, which is based on a Americas Cup yacht | ||||
| Name: Victoria | Posted 31st Jan 2019 by slinger | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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NiMH (6v) |
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| We race this class of yacht at our club | ||||
| Name: Masquerade | Posted 30th Jan 2019 by Puddle-pirate | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 30 inches Weight: 1400 grams Speed: 8 MPH Runtime: 45 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) 7 Amp/h |
Alleot 320A 5A Constant |
Motor: MFA 500 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 30mm |
| Masquerade is a Dean's Marine Oùlton Lady somewhat 'Americanized" (sorry) - Many of the deck fittings are plated with a Caswell brass plating kit. The lighting is all LED with the exception of the searchlight. The second deck was fabricated from doll house flooring as is the helm seat. More photos will follow. | ||||
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| Name: Graupner Carina | Posted 24th Jan 2019 by Smaragd | Score: 9 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 20 inches Weight: 1200 grams |
NiCad (6v) |
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Type: Brushed |
Props: Single Propellor |
| my 2nd graupner Carina, with a modern appearance | ||||
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| Name: "juliette" | Posted 24th Jan 2019 by Smaragd | Score: 9 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 20 inches |
NiCad (7.2v) |
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Props: Single Propellor Size: 30mm |
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| original Graupner carina named "juliette" the 1st one I built. wanted to be a classic model. | ||||
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| Name: DMI 'Pirat" | Posted 24th Jan 2019 by Smaragd | Score: 7 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 22 inches Weight: 1000 grams |
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| 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. | ||||
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| Name: robbe smaragd | Posted 24th Jan 2019 by Smaragd | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 55 inches Weight: 13000 grams |
NiCad (6v) |
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| 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 | ||||
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| Name: Hero | Posted 23rd Jan 2019 by Oldfart | Score: 3 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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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. | ||||
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| Name: Sprit of Padstow | Posted 21st Jan 2019 by Jerry1 | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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LiPoly (11.1v) |
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Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 5 Blade Size: 40mm |
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| Very fast model lifeboat. Model Slipway kit 1/16 scale | ||||
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| Name: Fairmount Alpine | Posted 20th Jan 2019 by DannyZ | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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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 |
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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 |
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Length: 37 inches Weight: 1000 grams |
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| 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 |
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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. | ||||
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| Name: Vosper RTTL | Posted 18th Jan 2019 by Welshsailor | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 34 inches |
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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 |
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Length: 46 inches |
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Props: Twin Propellors Type: 4 Blade Size: 40mm |
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| 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 |
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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. | ||||
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