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Two Mast Gaff Rigged Hampton Boat
My first scale model boat. Plank on Frame. Double planked with Mahogany outer. Sealed with Clear Epoxy resin. Fitted with lights, nav lights, anchor winch and a bilge pump. (Slightly modified wheelhouse)
πΏπ¦ CTSMBC
13 hours ago
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Two Sea Queens
I mentioned the Sea Rover Earlier. These two Sea Queens I picked up a few years ago. Both are still in existence. I own the smaller one in front. The 46" was sold. It had a 4 stroke Gannet Engine in, which was taken out and it now runs with a 550 electric which is way under powered.
The 32" in front is to become a "Wedding Boat" and rented out for weddings. The idea is to change the roof colours to match the colours of the bride, and the couple's name will be on the side near the bow.
πΏπ¦ CTSMBC
13 hours ago
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Mowe 2
Ive done a little bit of additional work to my first ever model boat now to make her a little more interesting the nave lights now work and there are two crewmen en-route.
π¬π§ MartinS
6 days ago
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Fantail launch
A Midwest steam launch built as a fantail launch from Woods Hole.
πΊπΈ Chum444
7 days ago
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Kingfisher
Built in 1992 in Walvis Bay, Namibia, this scale replica of the real Kingfisher is a work of art. Plank on Frame construction and fitted with working nav lights.
Easy to operate - but a major challenge to launch.
πΏπ¦ CTSMBC
8 days ago
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Azure Spirit
Another unique model.
3D Printed outboard motor with remote trim and tilt.
Pilot turns his head to see where he's going and the lady waves at the spectators.
Other than being fast and slippery, this model is 1:10 scale.
Trailer and Crawler donations welcome.
See trim and tilt in trial stage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seUSMUgK1VE
πΏπ¦ CTSMBC
8 days ago
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RV Northern Observer
This is one of the most complex models I have built. From an original Tug, this Research Vessel is equipped with a working gantry and winch, and a port side crane. It is capable of lowering a FPV submarine off the stern, and a shark cage with a diver inside off the port side.
It has a leak in the prop shaft, but a bulk head contains the water in the aft of the hull. A float switch activates the bilge pump (or harsh braking) It has internal, deck and nav lights. An FPV Camera on the bridge and runs on three sets of batteries.
Internal cabin lights can be turned on remotely, but bridge lights are manually turned on.
It has an Amber strobe light for diving operations and a remotely controlled PA system for announcements and warnings.
Power supply:
1. 12V SLA for motor
2. 12V SLA for bilge pump
3. 6V SLA for Lights and RX
Scale is 1:48
πΏπ¦ CTSMBC
8 days ago
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Odessa
This is a Chriscraft Constellation originally made by Lindberg.
πΏπ¦ CTSMBC
8 days ago
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Barge MΓΌller Dordrecht
A barge for my tugboats, with removeble top deck, for Ather possibillities. Dutch harber work
π³π± Albert90
18 days ago
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Shrimp fishing boat Capt CJ
I purchased this scale boat back in 2021 from an old gentleman who has researched, designed and scratch built it ( and many others ) to represent an actual boat that was located in Pine Island Florida.
It is powered by a water cooled brushless motor. Battery is a 2S ( 7.4 v ) LiPo battery ( a 3S was way too much for it ) and it is still very fast. I run it at scale speed and the duration approaches an hour run time ( including headlights. I also have an FPV camera which I use occasionally. It is solid in the water and handles waves well. Just a fun ship.
Unfortunatly, the real boat was destroyed during hurricane Ian in 2022.
Isaac
πΊπΈ Isaac
19 days ago
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Little Shelley Foss
Dual counter rotating props driven by independent 1000KV brushless motors.
6V / 3.5Ah Lead Acid Battery
2 16BL30 Quickrun Hobby Wing ESC's
3 ch. 2.4GHz Hobby King receiver
Built to replace the Beaver Tug
πΊπΈ cjanik001
1 month ago
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Morrag PUFFER by Caldercraft
bought as part of a deal this boat has been made to high detail
π¬π§ Stephen T
1 month ago
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Thames Richmond boat Co. boat
Aquired this boat some time ago I take it its some form of kit deck fitings have the look of a home made one 7.4 volt
I have since found out in the late 1950s Richmond boats made models of there actual Cabin crusiers for there customers children 24 was made in all so in every thing a bit of history boat story comes out
π¬π§ Stephen T
1 month ago
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Svitzer FERRIBY an ASD tug
I saw this tug working in Southampton. Its lines were striking to my eye so had to build it. FERRIBYβs Mate was very generous with his time providing me with photos & dimensional information for the real tug.
I have not had much sailing time with it due to initial esc failures (since resolved) & itβs 32 lb weight. The little I did run it showed extremely good maneuverability & the need for much practice at the helm.
The hull is Gary Kingβs TIGER SUN greatly modified to become FERRIBY. All else scratch built.
πΊπΈ Chum444
2 months ago
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Racing Sparrow
Sailboat scratch built from the plan and detail in the book "Build your own RC Yacht" by the New Zealand modeller Bryn Heveldt.
Plank on frame balsa construction.
Detailed blog here: //model-boats.com/blogs/106408
π¬π§ Graham93
2 months ago
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Kayak
Strip built kayak based on plans from the book "Strip built Sea Kayak" by Nick Schade. Built at 1/6th scale using traditional full sized strip building method.
All propulsion and steering by means of paddle (no prop!), with some assistance from the rudder. Original paddle motion was with motor driven mechanism, subsequently replaced with microchip controlled servo mechanism.
Kayaker is known as Katie!
Detailed blog is here: //model-boats.com/blogs/111166
π¬π§ Graham93
2 months ago
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Happy Shrimp
Small but lethal! Small outrigger built from a kit bought on AliExpress.
Has small inrunner motor. Goes like the proverbialβ¦β¦.!. Once again used only with 2S Lipo battery
π¬π§ Peewit83
2 months ago
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Miss Zing- ray 3
Very busy at present with 2 new builds but hereβs my old 1:12 scale Unlimited hydroplane. Build from scratch using a Vic Smeed plan . Although 1900 kv outrunner, only use 2S lipos as we run on a very small lake so speeds are kept down
π¬π§ Peewit83
2 months ago
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Barge/ Lighter
Having built my Bangkok tug, it needed something to tow! In real life these little tugs get harnessed ,with others ,to 300 ton barges! In 1:24 scale Such a barge would take up a lot of lake,so Iβve been building the MMB Thames lighter. Cheated a bit and used the Sarik plans and laser cut frames, and then clad it in 1.5 mm obeche.
Once primed ,Iβll have to play with ballasting. Iβve made two shallow drop in trays with real gravel glued on.
More in due course
π¬π§ Peewit83
2 months ago
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IngaIV
The IngaIV was an excellent kit originally many years ago and this shows in the build quality that remains in the purchased hull and deck that arrived by carrier from an online auction site. A good scrub of the decking and a coat of paint on the hull. I made the sails and masts, plus the rigging. Never dealt with a yacht before so it was a steep learning curve, enjoyed every stage and took 8 weeks to maiden voyage which went well and I can say was a success
π¬π§ Rogal118
2 months ago
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27β Monterey Clipper
My build of the US famous Monterey Clipper. There was a fleet of these fishing boats along the north coast of California extending to Bodega Bay, northward. San Francisco had the largest fleet with several shipyards, Hicks engine shops, & other chandeliers to service them. The history of the Monterey is far too long to describe here. I can be contacted to provide excellent references to consult.
πΊπΈ Chum444
2 months ago
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Afan River Queen
Scratch built in 2002 from MB Plan
π¬π§ Quarryman1
2 months ago
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Welsh Retriever
Scratch built in 2003 as a recovery boat
π¬π§ Quarryman1
2 months ago
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Model Slipway "Gry Maritha"
Built in 2017
π¬π§ Quarryman1
2 months ago
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Lesro "Pilot Boat"
Built in 1998
π¬π§ Quarryman1
2 months ago
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Lesro "Arrow"
Built in 2000
π¬π§ Quarryman1
2 months ago
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Mountfleet Highlander
Built in 2018
π¬π§ Quarryman1
2 months ago
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Model Slipway "Norbar"
Built in 2015
π¬π§ Quarryman1
2 months ago
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Mowe 2 my first model
Mowe 2was my first ever attempt at a model boat kit, there is some detailing to do but I was fairly happy with how she is coming along sails around the pond quite nicely too.
π¬π§ MartinS
2 months ago
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Tamar
Model Slipway kit with noisy thing sound unit.
π¬π§ Rockbag
2 months ago
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