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(Other) RTTL 2751

model was originally built by myself using a mixture of 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. (ESC: ACTion) (8/10)

5 years ago by JOHN

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Various PLans for sale

I have the following plans available for sale:- Tug Jan by SMB-Bauplan 1:25 two sheets £12.50 MV Benarty by Nexus Plans 1/96 six sheets £25.00 Clan Ross by Martins Models 1/96 two sheets £15.00 SS Jason by Model Maker Plans service 1/16" to 1 foot 2 sheets £15.00 International 6 metre Class model yacht by Marine Modelling 1 sheet £10.00 Fairey Marine Huntsman by 1 1/2" to 1 foot two sheets £15.00 ClochLight Clyde Puffer Model Maker plans 7 sheets £25.00 SS Chelford 3 island Steamer 1/8" to 1 foot 3 sheets £15.00 Associazione Navimodellisti Bolognesi Agip Livorno Scale 1:200 5 sheets £20.00 Any one interested or would like to make an offer please let me know. Many Thanks

6 years ago by merchant67

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Thornycroft MTB

Nice job.Great to see a boat running built from a plan.Should do good in a steering competition with the manouverability you have.Lovely boating pond.

5 years ago by Donnieboy

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Thornycroft MTB

Just converted this 40yr old twin brushless model (scratch built from a plan) to a proper independent twin system plus a sound unit. Started off with a 70s Futaba ESC on 27mhz, then on FM, then replaced with an Electronize unit on FM, then to 2.4 and now on 2.4 with twin ESCs and converted TGY S6 (twin throttles). Maneuvers a lot better and makes a better noise.

5 years ago by jbkiwi

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Brixham trawler IBEX

Edward, Yes - thinking out problems is half the fun😊 My first build was a Starlet - just completed. Pretty straight forward but I over engineered it to try out some ideas - thinking the ideas through was great fun. So although I will not start the Cariad until January I'm trying to explore problems now. The angle of the rudder shaft is one that I think I have a solution to. Take it right through the deck then put a handle onto it, hinged at the shaft so that it does not rise and fall as it is turned. Then a Bowden cable from each side of the cockpit to power the steering. I will enjoy building a mock up and trying it out! As to the rudder, I am thinking of a detachable extension - downwards. I'm also thinking about placing the prop to one side - perhaps more authentic but also well clear of the rudder. One thing that I'm still thinking through is the access hatch. I see some builders move the dingy to the centre and create a hatch here but I like the clean decking on the original, with the dingy to the side. A hatch to the side would work for everything but the top screw for the detachable keel. Some more time dreaming up a solution. Thanks Sam

6 years ago by sam

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's 'Waterbaby'

Luv it 😁😁👍

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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's 'Waterbaby'

I have a 'WaterBaby' 25" R/C Pond Yacht built to a 1950s designed by . I'd like to hear from fellow 'Water Baby' owners. One issue of interest is the keel weight which seems a little too heavy so the boat lies a little too low in the water. Has anyone made modifications to the keel? What is the best way to do this and how do you maintain good fore and aft trim?

6 years ago by Xtal

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's 'Waterbaby'

As the late Derek(Blaster)Bates said," Ex is something that has been" and "spurt is a drip under pressure"

6 years ago by Wingcoax

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's 'Waterbaby'

Heartily agree Martin 👍 How does one become an 'expert'? LEARNING BY DOING!!! 😉 Cheers, Doug 😎 As they say in this neck o the woods 'Übung macht den Meister' - 'Practice makes the master'!

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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's 'Waterbaby'

You really need to be self reliant on these simpler tasks, rather than use a local "expert". There is no such thing as an expert on drilling keels! And if he suggests he is...avoid him! Martin

6 years ago by Westquay

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's 'Waterbaby'

You don't need an expert. Just go for it carefully yourself. Lead is easy to drill.Re internal ballast I would remove at least part of the deck to looksee.👍

6 years ago by onetenor

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's 'Waterbaby'

Thanks for the advice. I have changed to a smaller battery and moved it fwrd (it is R/C). I have also tried to see if there is any internal ballast but that's not easy without removing the deck. I think its time to drill the lead keel as suggested. I have found a local expert who says he will do the job! Will report on progress. Many thanks. John

6 years ago by Xtal

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's 'Waterbaby'

As Westie said don't use a Forstner it will take out too much at once. Use the 8 mm evenly both sides. Go gently.👍👍 Also see if any ballast has been added inside. This was often done to reduce heeling . it defeated it's own object as reducing the freeboard still put the lee rail under when heeling. Also what batteries are you using? A change to lighter ones may help. Lipos maybe but they may reduce duration.Nimhs may be a compromise. Or the ABC types All this assuming you are using R/c.

6 years ago by onetenor

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's 'Waterbaby'

Many thanks Martin.

6 years ago by Xtal

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's 'Waterbaby'

I think a Forstner cutter would be a bit vicious for lead and a bit big. Use say an 8mm drill and use a drill with a decent speed control. Start the holes by hand to ensure they go where you want. I would say start by drilling in the aft part of the keel as the boat appears to be arse down a bit. if there's any internal ballast , move it forrard. Cheers, Martin

6 years ago by Westquay

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's 'Waterbaby'

Many thanks for your helpful reply. The line between the wooden hull and the lead part of the keel is very clear so knowing where to drill will not be a problem. Do you think a fostner drill bit in a hand drill (slow speed) will be best for drilling lead. its something I've not done before so any advice would be much appreciated. I will put some more pictures up hopefully tomorrow.

6 years ago by Xtal

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's 'Waterbaby'

More photos would help in particular the keel. Can you identify which parts of the keel are lead? if you can then you could just drill holes into it (as close to rear as possible) to reduce its weight. Keep drilling and doing buoyancy tests until you are happy then leave it to dry out before filling the holes with car body filler.

6 years ago by steve-d

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Fairey Hunsman renovation part 5

Started on Superstructure, as I had some free time, the cabin and sides will not be removeable and access to installation will be via the rear of cabin's floor area. lite ply profiles cut to an old design.

6 years ago by CB90

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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 's Skipper. His Flipper was a plane!

6 years ago by Nonsuch

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Old outboard motor...

Many years ago I built 's Flipper hydroplane from a Model Maker free plan. I fitted a Mabbuchi outboard motor. This didn't use bevel gears, but had a flexible "spring" drive shaft. Eventually it stopped working and on dissection I discovered that the spring had rusted through. I tried to replace it with a piece of Mamod drive belt, but it was never the same.....

6 years ago by Nonsuch

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Empress of Canada 1961

I am interested in getting in touch with anyone who has built a sailing model of "Empress of Britain" or "Empress of England" to 's plan. I'd like to know if they built to scale draft, and if the model was stable and sat at waterline depth. Roy

6 years ago by Trillium

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54'' long Cervia tug.

Has anybody else seen or built a Vick Smeed "Cervia", I have a hull 54" long and was wondering supply of bits for this model like a 4 blade prop of 4" diameter and suitable motor.

6 years ago by Novagsi0

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air/Sea Rescue launch

Help required, I have just started to look again at this boat which I partly built the hull and upper works for many years ago from a model boats extra publication. Has anyone built this model as I have a number of questions re finishing the balsa hull, modern control and running gear for this model. It currently has a Graupner Jumbo 540 motor installed but nothing done to the balsa hull or upper works or control

6 years ago by Will-I-Am

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A return to the hobby!

Hallo Onetenor you write from Speranza have you Photos from your Model, is it the Speranza? I have the Plan and search Pictures to inspiration

6 years ago by Dampfgerd

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SuzyQ

Hi Have anybody build the - SuzyQ ?

6 years ago by Dampfgerd

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SuzyQ

Speranza is a lovely boat and handles nicely but don't undepower it. Vic's Pond Skater is a good flyer and can be converted to leccy and rc. I put a half circle of piano wire across the tips of the front float as a buffer in case of striking an obstacle. My motive power Was 1.5 diesel a prop cut down from a heavy nylon 9" one so just clears the hull/frame . Free running was loads of fun. Air rudder not water. if it is sluggish and won't plane increase the downthrust. The opposite of what you might expect. Regards John Pond Skater can be found on Web Google Model boat plans. BTW an original thread can be found on here with the title Scudder👍

6 years ago by onetenor

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SuzyQ

I have built a few of Vics plans and found them very easy to construct. He does build them a bit heavy an underpowered but.....they are solid and safe.......Starlet, Hydro bat, Scudder And currently got the Zing Ray under construction. The Starlet is a dream to sail. Hydro bat very fast and very responsive to water rudder input. A favourite with the grand kids. Scudder looks quite weird but it lives up to its name. Grandkids love this as well. Another water rudder model. If these are used in really weedy lakes the rudder will pick up some trailers so i have fitted a 3mm rod running from mid keel to lower rudder pivot point. The weeds simply slide off. The Zing Ray is a shovelnose hydroplane still under construction. The biggest source of quite a bit of discussion is the conversion from ic to electric. Using a base of 3.5cc produces 400w or about 1000grams of thrust, these models seem to work ok. And yes i am a fan 🤓

6 years ago by Grumpy1949

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SuzyQ

It's , it'll be fine. Take a bit of power too by the looks of it. And be good in a choppy sea. Build it and be proud! Martin

6 years ago by Westquay

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Scudder

scratch built old plan. needs either bigger motor or more pitch. should go better once it gets on the step

6 years ago by Grumpy1949

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(Naval Ship) S10

Built from a plan in 1986, fibreglass hull, wood and plasticard and plasticard superstructure and various plastic, wood and metal fittings. (Motor: Graupner jumbo 540) (ESC: Mtronik) (5/10)

6 years ago by Will-I-Am

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Scudder

Good thinking with the built in flotation.Nice to see an old plan being used. had some good plans.Good to see it being upgraded to modern power system.

6 years ago by Donnieboy

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Scudder

plans of a rather ugly twin pontoon hydroplane air driven. Runs a 35 ic but will have a brushless 300w turning a 8x6 electric pusher. Water rudder pivot fwd of prop thrust line. Photo shows most of the detail with styrofoam flotation built in

6 years ago by Grumpy1949

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Hard chine / multi chine sailing yacht

The Starlet would be a reasonable place to start. The plans are available from Sarik and a part kit is available here http://www.belairkits.com/detail.asp?id=873. if you fancied something slightly smaller, Vic's Star Baby sails well and a wood kit is available from Sarik along with the plans.

6 years ago by tiggy_cat

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MAGGA DAN

Does anyone have a copy of the photos of the MAGGA DAN taken by back in the 1950. some are in the 1957 copy of the model maker which I have but there were a few more.

6 years ago by chrys

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For Sale - Pilot ll from plans by

For Sale. Plank on frame wooden hull scratch built from original plans by . 86cm L by 28cm B. She is very well made, though I can't claim for construction as I bought her part built. I re-painted, added the drive train and electrics as well as detailing the the deck house and upper deck. Twin brushed fanned 540 electric motors with Mtronics Viper Marine 20amp ESCs. 2.4ghz Tx with four channel receiver. Navigation lights and searchlight. (Need final wiring) I think she looks good on the water. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ELvkWcM-4&t=20s Collection only please. £210 ONO.

6 years ago by cormorant

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Model Boat Mayhem

Model Boat Mayhem presents......a weekend of mkodel boating. This year we are having a theme of Glen Guest designs and designs. We aim to see as many on the lake over the weekend as possible! The event is free to enter, BUT Wicksteed Park charge about £6 parking for the day. Parking 100yds from the lakeside and help available for those who require it.....there is even FREE TEA and COFFEE! (all donations acceptable!) Deans Marine support this event......high winds and vertical mist are not invited this year! Come along and have a sail....virtually no restrictions other than frequency control. All you need to bring is a chair and a table if you require them!!! more info here, keep coming back as the site will be updated as it becomes available http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,58199.0.html

6 years ago by petec

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plan

hi looking for a vosper 68ft R.T.T.L plan its the one with the two rear cabins I have the facility to copy at work if I could borrow or even purchase if anyone has a spare copy thanks in advance tony

7 years ago by big-tone

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Wanted - Starlet Sails

Nylet www.nylet.co.uk/sailz.pdf list a set of sails for your yacht. http://www.belairkits.com/detail.asp?id=873 do a part kit so they may be able to supply mast and booms failing that the original plan is still available I believe Plan Number Starlet MM1048 https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/starlet-mm1048/

7 years ago by Haverlock

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Wanted - Starlet Sails

Has anyone got a set of Starlet sails ideally with mast and boom going spare, alternatively would consider complete yacht.

7 years ago by ModelHover

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Egret- A Silver Mist

What a timeless classic. Very beautiful vessel

7 years ago by Brightwork

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CERVIA ''TUG'' 54'' (4.5 foot long)

Mark it's a plan. Beautifully constructed model and designed by one of the greats. Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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huntsman plan

Hi big-tone I found a 42" plan on EBay. Hope this helps. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Scale-1-8-42-Radio-Control-Model-Boat-Plan-Full-Size-Printed-Plans-Note-/253044614240?hash=item3aeaa26460 Canabus

7 years ago by canabus

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1960 Keil Kraft catalogue.

While doing a bit of research on model boat fittings I came across this Keil Kraft catalogue on the RClibrary website. http://rclibrary.co.uk/title_details.asp?ID=1025 It makes for very interesting reading and has a foreword by Eddie Keil and an article by the legendary . There's lot's more great vintage magazines on the site too 😁 EDIT. Check this one out as well: http://rclibrary.co.uk/title_details.asp?ID=1184 It has a boatbuilding article by L J Rowell Robbob.

7 years ago by robbob

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Working out scale

I am completing a Pilot boat which has been built from plans by . The plans indicate scale as 3/4 inch - 1ft The boat is 34 and a half inches long. As I am a mathematical no hoper, can anyone help with the scale e.g. 1/25th Thank you. Steve

7 years ago by cormorant

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Motor Mounts

My latest project is the completion of 'Pilot II', built from plans by . (Not sure of the vintage but the plans cost five shillings). (Picture 1) If I mount the motors using conventional u/v couplings I cannot secure them without making holes in the hull. (Picture 2) The only remedy I can see is to extend the coupling, therefore giving me enough gap between the hull and the mounts to secure them without damaging the hull. This would mean extending the couplings by approx 37mm (Pic 3). I am unable to use what appear to be the already built mounts as I cannot get the motors to that angle. I have never extended motor mounts so any advice would be welcome. Steve

7 years ago by cormorant

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Scudder

Thanks for that. it will be good to see all those plans again Boaty 😊

8 years ago by boaty

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Scudder

Hi I have refurbished this 'Scudder' hydroplane designed by in the 50/60,s. I think it looks a bit like a marine Douglas Dakota! In place of a an OS MAX 3 15 glow diesel, I fitted a A2212/13T, 1000KV brushless motor and propeller and an HW H30A controller. It goes well but will not quite plane. It current uses a NiCad 7.2v. I have adjusted the angle of the prop/motor to push the nose up a bit, but will the motor/controller set up take a higher voltage so it will have more power? Hi Gents Update on the Scudder...I fitted an 11v Lipo, and relaunched. Loads of power; the hydro immediately went onto the plane and ran very fast....then the trouble started! The roof flew off, passed through the prop, and was chopped up...this in turn damaged the prop blades and possibly through vibration, the motor mount then broke up! Maldon never had so much entertainment!

8 years ago by frankburgess

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Scudder

BTW Just Google Model boat plans and follow the links

8 years ago by onetenor

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Tarpon Build 01

Hello Jon, Not exactly, This cutting tool is not my idea, it originates from 1960's circa Model Boats , I thought originally it was from the book Power Model Boats by , but i cannot see it at the mo. The drill/reamer, it stems from the Aerokits era when all the keel's of their kits were precut for the propshaft, done for alignment purposes. So the idea was borrowed for the Tarpon Keel .. But when you come to fit the prop shaft, one has to open up the shaft entry point to the hull, and /or plus drill through a Bulkhead, First step is to ensure the shaft tube, your now modified drill can slide in the keel gap, then gently and slowly drill through into the keel doublers and if necessary on into a bulkhead, if some sort of pilot is required, i have slipped a piece of dowel into the drill bit and this has sufficed. Remembering it was all done with a hand drill or Brace, but modern techo has taken over so we now use a battery operated pistol drill, at a very slow speed. its the external keel that is mainly the drill guide in this instance. Hope this helps.. Regards muddy.

8 years ago by muddy

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(Working Vessel) Pilot Boat 140

Pilot Boat by , scaled up from original drawing, to plus 40% approx.. Plank on frame with ply keel and bulkheads. Performs exactly the same as original drawing scale, plough's along, but a good sailer. (Motor: 777) (ESC: Electronize) (5/10)

8 years ago by muddy