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St Canute Planking Help?

Hey guys, I cannot thank you all enough for all these suggestions and advice, what a great website this is!!! I am swaying to purchase some blacks of balsa and give this a try, I did the same with my first model of the Billing Boat Norden (much smaller model) but on that occasion the stern block came with the kit. Does anyone have a website that I can purchase these blacks of balsa? I will try my local Hobbycraft store but they are sadly winding down on a lot of items. it is my intention to paint the St Canute the same colours as Billing Boats suggest, so none of the planks will be varnished but I will have a lot of sanding and shaping to do. Many thanks again to you all,👍 Kindest regards Richard

6 years ago by Richard7

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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights

Hi, Doug: I’ve got a question about the resistors that’ll be needed for each of the six mast-mounted LED navigation lights. This may seem like a dumb question to an expert like you but please don’t laugh too hard. Anyway, do these resistors need to be installed as close as close as possible to the anode or can they be located some distance away, maybe as much as a foot or so? I don’t know yet what the value or physical size of the resistors will be but I’m pretty sure that the space inside the Richardson’s mast isn’t large enough to house the wiring for the LEDs & the resistors, too. if they can be installed farther away, I was thinking I could put the six resistors on a small board & install it inside the large cabin under the pilot house. When resistors are used in LED circuits do they get warm or even hot? if so, I can open up the dummy rectangular portholes & install black fine-mesh nylon screens in the openings. if heat isn’t a concern then I won’t sweat it (bad pun there, sorry). The hardest part of my project will probably be finding a good online source for the various electronic parts I’ll need. There used to be a great electronics supply store about two miles from my home. Coincidentally, that store was less than a block up the street from a hobby shop where I did business for almost fifty years. Now both stores are long gone. Sniff.

6 years ago by PittsfieldPete

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No Bowsie ? Try this

My nearest hobby store did not have any Bowsies and when they said 21 Bowie’s would be $18 I started looking to see how to make some from what I had on hand.

6 years ago by Ronald

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Help required please.

I'm wondering if anyone has built a model of the Bering motor yacht "Mila"? Drawing MM2068 from . There was a short article about it in Model Boats Mag Dec 2011. This will be my next project and will be a plank on frame, but I'm not in a hurry just yet to get it completed. Any help or advice gratefully recieved. Thanks for reading.

7 years ago by chippy

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The mast & rigging.

I had previously adapted the mast with lighting and fixing studs and so it’s ready to be fitted to the wheelhouse roof, but I decided to add some rigging detail in the process. Along with some other items, I had previously bought some threaded brass ’eyes’ and wooden rigging blocks by mail order from RB models in Poland. Very good prices and remarkably quick delivery from overseas. http://www.rbmodel.com I drilled the horizontal bar of the mast to take a couple of small brass eyes, and bent the lower part of the exposed thread back at an angle, onto these I fitted some wooden rigging blocks with brass sheaves which I had previously stained mahogany and lacquered. Another slightly larger eye was fitted to the centre of the mast and another to the wheelhouse roof for the forward stay rope, I used some thin white elasticated thread that I found in my local Hobbycraft store for all the rigging. The stay rope end were finished with small brass hooks formed from some thin brass wire and secured with some small diameter heat shrink tubing, I think this makes for a much neater look than just tied knots. The top rigging ropes were made in the same way. The completed mast was then bolted down through the wheelhouse roof on the threaded studs and the two lighting wires passed through separate holes in the roof. This should allow me to detach the mast and fold it down for transport if necessary. The lower end of the ropes from the rigging blocks were formed into a loop with a spot of superglue to fix them and then some small white heat shrink tube used to cover the joints. The loops fit neatly over the cleats on the cabin roof so that they can easily be released. I’m hoping that being elasticated all the rigging will stay taut and remain presentable 😁 I must remember to order some ensigns flags from 'Mike Alsop Scale Flags' for a finishing feature as recommended by pmdevlin in an earlier blog post 👍

7 years ago by robbob

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Got it so here goes...

I built the Fairey Huntsman by Precedent back in the ‘70s. it must have been a very different kit to the one being sold now. I had few resources back then but somehow managed a half decent job of it with a glow plug engine for power. Never could start it, and eventually sold it to someone prepared to persevere with it. it must have had a few fittings, and plans, unlike the current one, which is really poor quality. After some consideration and a timely article in Model Boats magazine, I ordered the plans from Myhobbystore.com. I still wanted to make it the size of the kit so had to get them enlarged to 11th scale.; not a problem. So this build blog is to encourage anyone wanting to build this delightful classic boat not to get a kit but to scratch build it. Better and much more satisfying. You’ll probably have to scratch build all the fittings and detailing anyway. I didn't manage to take detailed photos all the time but hopefully there will be enough to be useful. I got lucky with supplies of appropriate ply at my local Menshed, and got on with cutting out the frames on their scroll saw. I had plenty of materials accumulated over years and lots of cedar from venetian blinds, which is really good for planking etc. The plans are more accurate than the kit and have much nicer hull lines. Fitting the frames was straight forward, and double cedar chine strips were epoxied in.

7 years ago by manyboats

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model coble

THANK YOU ALANP, WILL TRY MY HOBBYSTORE

8 years ago by george222

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model coble

Myhobbystore mm1040 for a plan, sorry but I don't know what a gig is. A please would have been nice Alan

8 years ago by AlanP

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72'' 6S Brushless Power

Big fast boats need big EVERYTHING ~laughs~ and I would recommend full spec radio gear. RX needs to be mounted as high as possible. My days of go fast are a memory now and were using IC engines ( ask me about tuned pipe setups and monoline control line speed). Now I like models that give me time to react ( and banks STILL jump out at me). if I had a place to run one I keep looking at the twin engine IC outriggers and droooooooooling. But there is always an itch to try and go ballistic http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__34247__Hobbyking_Pulse_Jet_Gasoline_Engine_34_Red_Head_34_with_Ignition_System.html ~grins~ need I say more?

9 years ago by Haverlock

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Sail boat

Belairdigital offer a set of laser cut parts for Vic Smeeds "Starlet" which you may find is what your looking for. You can purchase the plans from , you will also need to supply some strip wood and thin ply for the hull. Nylet can supply a set of sails Traplet offer a plan and wood pack for a smaller version of Starlet called "Star Baby" another design from Vic Smeed. Again Nylet can supply the sails. Belairdigital and Traplet will have stands at the Warwick international Boat Show, so you could check out both models. If you do consider the Starlet is the yacht for you, I do have a copy of Model Allied Publications booklet called "Simple Model Yachts" which covers the complete building instructions for Starlet. Which first appeared in Model Boats over several months in the Mid Seventys? Bear in mind the sails provide the power, so a set of ready made sails from a professional sail maker is to be recommended. I hope the above is of use Roger - Fullsteamahead

9 years ago by Fullsteamahead

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brushless motor

Hi, I use the same motor on both my 46" Fireboat and on my slightly bigger Perkasa. it is the Turnigy AquaStar 4084-620KV, run with two 5000mAh 4 cell (14.8V) LiPo batteries in parallel, and this gives both boats a brilliant and potentially slightly overscale speed and a long run time. Go to http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31678__Turnigy_AquaStar_4084_620KV_Water_Cooled_Brushless_Motor.html to see it. Both boats are single motor, single shaft, 3 blade propeller, the Fireboat has 50mm prop and the Perkasa 55mm. This motor will produce 3kW in short bursts but is relatively lightly loaded in these boats so it has power capacity to spare. The kV value is just the rpm per volt applied to the motor so a 620KV motor runs proportionally slower than say a 1600kv motor which is probably too fast for this sort of boat, and it means you can run a bigger prop. For the speed control I use see my boats on this site.

9 years ago by Lauriem

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(Other) RAF Range Safety Launch

Designer: Vic Smeed A 1:12 scale model of a Thorneycroft RAF launch, length 43in., beam 12.5in Suitable for 2.5cc upwards. Excellent for R/C. Completely detailed on two large sheets. Myhobbystore uk. MM412 I built this Range Safty Launch two years ago and I am now changing the hull paintwork to also include a water line. I never got around to doing this for some reason. Range Saftey Launch I purchased the plans for this model after my late father passed away, he too was building this model but failed to finish it before he died. My father was an Ex RAF Patrol boat pilot, hence the design was appropriate. The plans (Two sheets) are really well presented and easy to use. Each of the sheets provide ample detail to construct the basic model and if you are an experienced builder then these should suffice. However, a little research may be required to put the final touches together for the completed model (If you are a perfectionist like me). These plans are suitable for a novice as a first time project. This being my first attempt at a scale model. The boat once completed sails really well. I fitted mine out with electric motors, speed controller etc and when on the water a few heads turned! Fantastic plans GO FOR IT! Roy McCluskey (Motor: German ) (ESC: Viper 50 Amp) (10/10)

9 years ago by McCluskey

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RAF RSL

Designer: Vic Smeed A 1:12 scale model of a Thorneycroft RAF launch, length 43in., beam 12.5in Suitable for 2.5cc upwards. Excellent for R/C. Completely detailed on two large sheets. Myhobbystore uk. MM412 I built this Range Safty Launch two years ago and I am now changing the hull paintwork to also include a water line. I never got around to doing this for some reason. Range Saftey Launch I purchased the plans for this model after my late father passed away, he too was building this model but failed to finish it before he died. My father was an Ex RAF Patrol boat pilot, hence the design was appropriate. The plans (Two sheets) are really well presented and easy to use. Each of the sheets provide ample detail to construct the basic model and if you are an experienced builder then these should suffice. However, a little research may be required to put the final touches together for the completed model (If you are a perfectionist like me). These plans are suitable for a novice as a first time project. This being my first attempt at a scale model. The boat once completed sails really well. I fitted mine out with electric motors, speed controller etc and when on the water a few heads turned! Fantastic plans GO FOR IT! Roy McCluskey

9 years ago by McCluskey

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cachalot plans

Wondered If anyone has the plans for the Cachalot. Plans where published In Model Boat magazine 1968 (I think) drawn by Vic Smeed. I built one as a teenager and would now like to build It again They are available from Myhobbystore at £17.50 plus postage, but I was born In Yorkshire 😁 Alan Whoops, put this In the wrong place, perhaps It could be moved.

9 years ago by AlanP

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Metcalf Mouldings - ''The Scout'' Waveney Class Lifeboat

About to start the build of my Waveney Lifeboat and decided Its time to bite the bullet and go brushless. The Instructions recommend Graupner 900 BB's which apart from being Impossible to get hold of would, I feel, overpower the model. After a fair amount of research and advice I seem to have arrived at the following options: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=29565 for the speed controller http://www.marionvillemodels.com/rc-shop/overlander-3548-900kv-tornado-thumper-v2-brushless-motor-rc-outrunner_1762.html for the motor It will be fitted with a pair of M4 2022/3 brass props from the Prop Shop. Would appreciate any advice or experiences about this set up please.

10 years ago by Flack

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(Life Boat) Tyne Lifeboat

This boat was built using a hull and plans from . My first attempt at a semI scratch built model. (Motor: Twin 555's) (ESC: Metronicks) (9/10)

12 years ago by slinger

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RMAS Moorhen

SemI Scratch build from a plan and hull [only] kit. After 18 months its still an ongoing build 🔨 , as my research in to the original vessel continues so I can get it as correct as possible. 😯 I have managed to get all the correct light patterns on and working, as well as twin radar and now finally have got the crane to operate remotely from the radio transmitter. 👍

12 years ago by Gregg

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(Naval Ship) RMAS Moorhn

Built from a myhobby store hull and plasticard kit, Scratch built from the hull up. Twin motors powering swivel korts, bow thruster, twin operating radars, fully operating buoy maintenance crane. full operating masthead ligth system. (10/10)

12 years ago by Gregg

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egrete - Rhine pusher tug.

Built from scratch from plans supplied by . has a fully remote controlled operating "elevating wheelhouse" with scissor type lifting legs. operating nav lights, fog horn and twin radar units. Also has remote operated forward winches for attaching pusher barges to the bow pusher posts. fitted with twin kort nozzles, handles a treat, steers well and could certanly push more than 3 barges!

12 years ago by Gregg

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RAF Seaplane Tender 206

Scratch built from My Hobbystore plans and Model Boat magazine, brushless motors running on 2x7.2 volt 3700 mAh batteries

13 years ago by jfstoker

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RTTL 1:24

HI all, I have just received my plans from Hobby store. I Intend to build my boat from all balsa (I have loads lying around originally for another project). I Intend to fibre Glass over the balsa planking. Would this be a good thing to do? I have a few questions...... The over all dimensions are 34x9" approx (I don't have the plan In-front of me). I will have to do this project on the cheap as I have been out of work for a good few months. 😟 How many shafts did the original have? If I go down this route. What props and motor do you recommend? (Links to websites would be Invaluable). Am I better running tank drive or with a mixer? What voltage of battery would be recommended (etc buggy pack or SLA)? I know I can get fittings from HLS mouldings, but where can I get Teak planking from for the deck and what would be the best way to seal It? (Again web site links would be great) Many thanks for any help given, Mark

15 years ago by mark47

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airsea rescue boat TTL

I forgot to add in previous post. The model slipway kit does not plane. The accessory tray places the battery to far forward. You can also buy a set of plans from Myhobbystore.co.uk (for A£9.95 + about A£2-3 postage. Mark

15 years ago by mark47