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Bournville Open Day

Bournville MBC Open Day. Bournville Radio Sailing and Model Boat Club invite all RC both wind and Power to join in their annual Open day. On the day racing for both sail and Power.along with informal sailing and general chit chat with like minded modellers. Free to enter Light Refreshments Free Parking Disabled Access Contact Rob Fowler 07714517445

5 years ago by Aquaflite

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Military Boat Day

Bournville MBC Military Boat Day. Bournville MBC invite all RC Military Boat s to join in their annual Military Boat day. Informal sailing and general chit chat about everything RC Military Boat, from Submarines , Battleships to fleet Tankers. If it has a Military connection we want to see it. Free to enter Light Refreshments Free Parking Disabled Access Contact Rob Fowler 07714517445

5 years ago by Aquaflite

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Cabin detail part 3 (instrument panels)

Hello, I think I read in one of your posts that you said you were a better builder than , I always say that about myself. I enjoy sailing at the pond but then look forward getting back home to continue building. Your work is exceptional and I enjoy seeing you make everything. Wish I had a lathe like yours but have done without for years as they are beyond my budget. Keep the good work! Joe

5 years ago by Joe727

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Book on Sailing Barges

Chris, Thank for the information, I will look into that book. I started in RC Boating but building and racing several classes of sailboats, including several US1Meter class. Being a much better builder than , I was drawn to schooners that many club members had. Got interested in working sailcraft due to the history and the slower, power of these craft. The Gaff Rigged Handbook by Jihn Leather is one of my favorite build guides. Yes, I really like Gaff Rigging. This book was great for lots of rigging details and sails... See photo example. Joe

5 years ago by Joe727

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Book on Sailing Barges

There are many excellent books on Thames Sailing Barges, but for the modeller, I think 'Handbook of Sailing Barges' by F.S.Cooper and John Chancellor is one of the best. Fred Cooper was a well known Barge , John Chancellor, a former Merchant Navy Officer, lived with his family on the sailing barge Viper for many years. An accomplished artist, he illustrated this book with excellent line drawings of every aspect of the rig, deck fittings and construction details. There are usually copies for sale on Amazon and Abe Books. Nerys

5 years ago by Nerys

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Miss Doris

Hi , I believe she's the Dumas "San Pedro"! Nice Model BTW....

5 years ago by figtree7nts

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ESSO CADILLAC

I’ve always wanted to build a WW11 oil tanker of the type my father ed during the war. it’s named after a tanker he left to go on leave. The crew didn't want him to leave as he would take their luck. it lies off the west coast of Scotland, the captain, a friend of the family, going down with her. it's not the actual Cadillac as it was an older ship, artistic license!

6 years ago by oldcodger

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The and Crew!

"Anyone of them will do😁😊😉!" OK Ed, What's your pleasure? Truncheon or handcuffs 😁😁😁😉😲

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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The and Crew!

Can't let the Missus see the Browser!😱😲

6 years ago by figtree7nts

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The and Crew!

Sorry Donnie, didn't mean to instigate a mutiny. 😲 Capn's missus probably isn't amused either! 😤

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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The and Crew!

The guys can't get any work done, Their loving the sights!😋😉

6 years ago by figtree7nts

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The and Crew!

That's where the of my Jersey City got to.He must have known one of the Police "Ladies" was going to be part of the crew.

6 years ago by Donnieboy

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The and Crew!

Anyone of them will do😁😊😉! Cheers, Ed

6 years ago by figtree7nts

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The and Crew!

They should be Ed, they've got a great ship to work on.👍👍 Maybe I'll send you one of my Police 'Ladies' to make up the numbers 😁 Any preference? 😉 Cheers, Doug 😎

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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The and Crew!

Captain's Log: Well the and Crew have finally shown up! But, There's always the one deckhand that's running late! Aft bollard deckhand missing. Reporting to work in one week! I think he's getting a write up. 😡 in the white hardhat. Already giving orders! 😜 But they are a happy crew! 😁😁😁

6 years ago by figtree7nts

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Old outboard motor...

I remember convetting the Elmic Sprite in the model shop window, but it was five bob more than the Mabbuchi! For those wondering why I put an outboard on an aeroplane, I mean't Vic Smeed's . His Flipper was a plane!

6 years ago by Nonsuch

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H.M.S BRAVE BORDERER

A little anecdote to add to this build is that I was used to seeing both Swordsman and Boarderer in both Portsmouth and Portland whilst I was in the RN. (1960 "s} In fact we gave one of them a "lee" ie. got to windward of her in foul weather and helped her into Portland. She had some sort of mechanical problems. The stories one of them was moored on the smaller, walled wharf that they used away from the big one we on HMS Aurora used. As I said it was another rough night, most were in Portland . A yachtsman had crept during the night and tied up behind HMS Boarderer.( restricted area) Capt. told number one to go get the yachtsman to move his boat. Time was about 0400. Very tired yachty told no.1 to F off. No. 1 came back onboard and relaid to the who went down reraised the yachty and got the same message! came back onboard and contacted the engine room and as it happened got a 'wet" start on the turbines. The loosely stowed sails on the yacht melted rather well!! Moral to the tale, Never tell a sailor to F off!! Bye the way both these boats had a top speed in good conditions , of in excess of 80 knots and in theory could circumnavigate uk in 12 hours. I remember that the always ran very flat on the water at planing speed. Regards, Nick.

6 years ago by nick

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Forward Ladder!

Thanks, I think he's trying to make !😁

6 years ago by figtree7nts

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Aerokits MTB, what is it?...

The Aerokits P.T boat is a semi scale model based upon the Elco 80ft PT boat of WW2. The most famous of these being PT109 whose was John F Kennedy who later became President of the U.S.A. Though the Aerokits version is semi scale there is scope for minor modifications to bring it up to scale. There is a lot of information around on the internet and articles in related magazines etc which will provide modelers with good guidelines for achieving this. Due to the size of the Aerokits version there is plenty of room in the hull both for a single motor version or a triple one, the latter bringing it up to true scale. Though there are manufacturers who produce replicas of Aerokits I have not seen one for the P.T Boat but with a bit of searching,😁😁 plans can be found. Boaty

6 years ago by boaty

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RS 545 Motors

Greetings , Welcome about! Why not try these motors! I have them in my Dumas San Pedro. They work great! https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/MFA-919D251.html#SID=2420 Regards' Ed

6 years ago by figtree7nts

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Emily P II

EmilyPII left my Harbour yesterday and has headed north to Manchester.. she will be on a lake with her new Andy.. I loved making her and am glad she will be used regularly! EmilyP III is still in the Harbour and search now starts for a new fishing boat project...

6 years ago by GrahamP74

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Cigarette

Don't blame you 🤔

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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31'' Precedent Huntsman

Always good to see a Precedent Huntsman, excellent boats and even better . Enjoy sailing mine at the lake every Sunday or Wednesday... never fails to please. Happy boating.. from Dennis the Menace

6 years ago by DennisRobotham

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Our boating water

Hi Boatshed, you could also simply chat with the sub (or vice versa of course) and coordinate your actions!? I've also once witnessed here in Munich a maniac power boat driver ramming and completely destroying a clearly visible and magnificent tug model only about 15 feet offshore! The tug had only just been launched on it's first sea trial 🤔 I must also add that I do intend to add an orange sphere to the antenna or scope of my Akula 2 so I can track it at periscope depth, below that I don't normally expect to meet anyone! if other subs turn up I will talk to them. Happy sailing all, cheers Doug 😎 PS generally sub drivers have an alert eye open for other boats, especially power boats! PPS I've also seen several 'proud' owners of RTR plastic so called 'power boats' who've looked pretty sheepish when my 30 year old 1.35m scratch built H class destroyer or 1.07m U Boat have out run them 😁

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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Help Needed new Builder Billings St Canute

Thanks , the charger that I have does have Tamiya connections, but can I use the existing charger that I have or should I buy another one for the compact battery? I don't want to damage the new battery when it arrives.... Cheers

6 years ago by Richard7

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norton cross

one of our club members built this and i remember him saying although it is a good looking tug when finished it was a pain to build with a number of mistakes on the plans and this was confirmed from the original of the norton cross. if wish to see some pics visit our website and click on the gallery links Ron www.kingsmillmodelboatclub.com

6 years ago by kmbcsecretary

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Education

Did something similar to your pupils when I was at school in 1961 along with our English teacher who was an ex R.N. . Whenever we had a boring lesson someone would ask about the war which meant we had tales about his life with the Atlantic convoys and what it was like being sunk a few times. But most of all we all respected him, he kept us enthralled as well as imparting the knowledge we needed to pass our exams up to A level.

6 years ago by Colin H

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Fairmile D 1/24 Scale Build

Hi Andy I am interested to read about your plans for a dog boat as I am thinking of doing the same (when my Thames steam launch is eventually finished....!). One reason that I am considering this is that my headmaster, when I was at Maidenhead Grammar School in the 1960's, was a former of MGB 658 and I am lucky enough have autographed copies of two of his books. "Motor Gunboat 658" is a fascinating read if you haven't already come across it, as is "Dog Boats at War" with plenty of useful information and photographs - just two of the books by Len Reynolds DSC. (He rose from Navigating Officer to Captain during the war in the Mediterranean theatre and served on MGB 658 from its commissioning in 1943 to the war's end.) Apologies by the way if you already know all this! Two questions if you don't mind - are you going to do a complete scratchbuild from plans or complete a fibreglass hull, and which/whose plans are you using? This may help my own decisions later on. I have seen that there are plenty of the appropriate weapons in 1/24th scale on the Deans website which should make life easier with the fiddly bits! Very best wishes with the build. Smiffy

6 years ago by Smiffy

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Agenora

A scratch built model of a working wherry the /owner was the great grandfather of a near neighbour. Used to work the rivers Wensum and Yare here in Norfolk. Model hull clinker built. in balsa with resin inside and out. Sails really well with a detachable keel. One of four model wherries built.

6 years ago by Gascoigne

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London Model Engineering Exhibition

Hi 44. I'm a member of the St.Albans & District Model Engineering Society. We sail at the boating lake in Verulamium Park St. Albans http://www.stalbansmes.com/lake.htm Rob.

6 years ago by robbob

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Fleet thinning time

Hello Photos as requested Bill

6 years ago by bilzin

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31'' Precedent Huntsman

Are you going to let DENIS the Menace your boat ? Don't let him damage.😉

6 years ago by BOATSHED

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Fish boxes

Your thoughts are much appreciated mate. Although it was 34 years ago it still hurts and you have helped keep the boat and the s memory alive. Thanks mate.😉

7 years ago by Ballast

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Exuberent DH142 GM32

32 foot Crabber "Exuberent" was built in 1981 and operated out of Dartmouth in Devon, she also spent the winter seasons working out of Weymouth in Dorset. She was returning to Devon from the Dorset coast when she was lost with her . Her name, "Exuberent" is not a spelling mistake, it was spelt this way as there was already a boat of that name registered and it had to be differenced to be included in the Lloyds Register. This model is a tribute to her and her s untimely loss.

7 years ago by Ballast

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First real sea trial

I know a of a full size trawler in Weymouth of very similar lines and paintwork who would love that.

7 years ago by SelwynWilliams

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Seen in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard

Unfortunately I don't know any of the s but the feelers are out through some my museum contacts. The 1502 boat is the one I think you can hire out for half an hour but 300 quid is a little on my own and it can take ten so looking for some takers at work. Should be a laugh. You were lucky to get before it all shutdown then.

7 years ago by neilmc

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Seen in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard

Yes a few years ago they and other boats were at Marchwood there used to be a small show of different air sea boats.I also jumped on a German Eboat just to say I had been on one.They also had a Harbour Defence boat called MEDUSA I went all over that .its Southampton water but I am afraid it’s all been pulled down now.If you do get on with the s of either boat ask them about marchwood.

7 years ago by tidtug

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daft question

Mark & your both spot on, i/c is short for internal Combustion, again it's the noise factor and speed, but with the improvement of electric motors, i.e brushless the latter isn't so much a factor. Recently my club at Ethrow Park, already i/c are banned, have had to put a speed restriction on boats sailing there, due to complaints from members and public, of some modelers using excessive speed and harassing local aquatic bird life.

7 years ago by Peter47

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Aeronaut Pilot

Great build video 44. Great music too but you are far too young to play the Floyd. Looking forward to next episode.

7 years ago by AllenA

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Flickering LED

Hi I have just found exactly the same problem with a LED on my Trent which I am doing some rework on. it's not a constant flicker more a random dimming followed by a couple of flickers. The electrical connection is OK and the problem was with the LED. it's in a tight space and I had damaged the leads into the LED resulting in the fault. I agree with Sonar and believe your best solution is to replace the faulty LED with another if you are sure the electrical connection is OK. Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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Flickering LED

Hi , I assume a white LED. What voltage are you using and what value series resistor? Doug 😎 PS if we can't fix it - put it in a Signal Lamp 😉

7 years ago by RNinMunich

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TANWEN

Nice little paddle steamer. I'd like to see a in it .. would finish it off nicely.

7 years ago by sandkb

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Aeronaut Pilot Boat

Hi 44, I am looking forward to your build blog, it sounds as if it's going to be greatly detailed blog. I look forward to seeing how your Electro Magnet gets in incorporated in to the Pilot Boat Model! I'll be waiting Patiently for your first post! Ed

7 years ago by figtree7nts

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Rare Comet model ''Sloop Gypsy''

Hi Granpa! I think he means the auxiliary motor, which most full size yachts have in case they get becalmed, or the isn't skilled enough to sail into harbour 😉 Cheers 😎Doug

7 years ago by RNinMunich

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Arrakis

The boat does not win races without a good ! You must be a good team 👍

7 years ago by Ronald

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Sweet Sue Steam Launch

I built this vessel from scratch using a pre made clinker fibreglass hull purchased from Mini Steam Australia. The engine is an oscillating twin cylinder and the boiler is a 3" Centre Flue Gas Fired Vertical Boiler from "Miniature Steam". The gas tank is a 1-1/2" vertical refillable GasTank also from Miniature Steam Pty. Australia.The vessel is radio controlled with the appearing to control the rudder. it has a smoke generator and a rc controlled steam whistle.

7 years ago by sandkb

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Steam Launch. ''Sweet Sue ''

I built this vessel from scratch using a pre made clinker fibreglass hull purchased from Mini Steam Australia. The engine is an oscillating twin cylinder and the boiler is a 3" Centre Flue Gas Fired Vertical Boiler from "Miniature Steam". The gas tank is a 1-1/2" vertical refillable GasTank also from Miniature Steam Pty. Australia. The vessel is radio controlled with the appearing to control the rudder. it has a smoke generator and a rc controlled steam whistle.

7 years ago by sandkb

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Fairey Huntsman

came after testing and has yet to sail with her. See build blog.

7 years ago by manyboats

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Fairey Huntsman

Wheres the ??

7 years ago by Captainnick

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Model Club Insurance

Hi Crewe MBC arrange their insurance through NAME with Walker Midgley insurance Brokers Limited who may be contacted at Suite 6D, The Balance, Pinfold Street,Sheffield S1 2GU. Tel: 0114 250 2770 Fax: 0114 250 2777 or e-mail (Email Removed - PM Only). The Model Power Boat Association also offer their members insurance. I believe you will need to be paying considerably more for your insurance (ours is a few hundred pounds pa) where models on the water and the Public are present regardless of any racing element. I can recall paying £17 for my insurance many years ago so your present fee for a group seems very cheap. I had a quick look at your Brokers web site and it appears to be more for static exhibitions rather than on water sailing and you may wish to clarify this with the broker. Hope you can find a solution Dave

8 years ago by Dave M