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St Canute build help
Hello everyone, many thanks for all your kind help and advice regarding the installation of the M500 motor to this model. As l am pretty new to this
website
can someone advise me how to find an older forum conversation and to reply to a post, there are a few people out there l would like to thank but l cannot find out how to find that older forum to thank a few people. Thanks Richard
6 years ago by Richard7
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New Smoke Generators
HI to all,
I hope everyone had a good Christmas...
I have started a new line of smoke generators here In Australia, At the moment I have 2 sizes available and more on the drawing board. These new units will run on 12 volts and draw about 1 amp using oil based fluid.
Two Sizes
SG-1 80 x 45 x 50mm outlet 1/2" This unit Is design for the smaller craft or small spaces a neat little unit that performs great runs for 25mins on 1 fill of the tank (25mls) $65.00
SG-2 100 x 65 x 60mm outlet 1/2" Designed for the larger boats with a bigger tank and more powerful fan unit runs for 40min on 1 fill of the tank (35mls) $75.00
Both smoke generators can be connected directly to your power supply or to your motor for control of the fan speed ( Just need to make sure your speed controller can handle the extra power) you can set It up for 1 stack or 2 with 1/2" copper pipe fittings from your local Hardware shop..
Kit Includes :
1 x Smoke generator
1 x Smoke fluid (100mls)
1 x wire (300mm)
1 x nuts & washers
Check out the short clip of the smoke generator SG-1 at youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3vpE0-ovlA
or on my
website
www.modelboatsandfittings.com email: *Removed, PM Only - Admin*
13 years ago by shane
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Thought I'd share a sneak peak of the new
website
with everyone. I was hoping it'd be live by now, but things have required more development time than I first thought. So instead of giving you all a half-baked system, I've kept it in development a bit longer.
In the screenshots:
- New home page layout, forum middle-top, then build blogs, media gallery, events, clubs/lakes, new harbour boats, a new section for how-to articles and useful links.
- How-to articles can be edited
- Useful links can be posted on their own
- Any member can follow any other member
- Forum threads as well as blogs can be followed
- New events section, with calendar and map
- New places section, also with map
- Cleaner layout for forum threads and blogs
- Completely refreshed mobile app
- New ranking system (some of you will change rank, but it'll remain fair to who has contributed the most)
- Easier login, easier uploading of files, easier posting in general
- Faster
website
, all database queries have been restructured to provide fast responses
- New notifications area showing all updates to everything you're following
There's a tonne more, I do think you'll all love the new site once it's live. Still don't want to promise dates, but when it's ready, it'll launch!
Many thanks again to everyone who supports this
website
. Without this, we'd have sunk years ago!
Stephen
5 years ago by fireboat
Response
Enclosing the controls.
Hi Doug.
The SLEC version of the Police launch is similar in design but it's only 26" in length, they bought up the Vintage Model Boat Company a while ago so that's possibly a reason for the confusion as the names are quite similar.
The Vintage Model Works version has been re-designed by Colin Smith, the son of the original designer Phil Smith, and has be re-scaled to a full 36" in length and thus is more able to accommodate modern running gear, and has the potential for much more detailing as I have done on my build.
Hi Boatshed.
The boat is nearing completion and looking pretty ship shape now π.
I'm unsure why the VMW boat kits are not priced on their
website
either π€ and I would encourage you to contact Mike Cummings to find out more about the VMW range.
All the best guys.
Rob.
5 years ago by robbob
Response
HMS Bustler
hi ya Marky, judging by your building skills - it wont take you much to move right over to radio controlling a model - if you have the skill to master building, you have the skills to master radio control. Go for it :-) heres an idea, look on some of the
website
s who sell radio gear and buy yourself a reasonably priced 2.4 handset with the receiver then you can purchase a couple of servos to plug into the receiver along with a battery to power it all and then have a play around and find exactly what it does, and then programme if needs be. Golden rule, 27MHz 40 MHz &2.4 can be used on the land and on water only. 2.4 along with 35 MHz and be used for aircraft only. So 2.4 is the only one interchangeable between land and air. Basic rules for buying a transmitter in the UK anyway.
amendment ,27MHz can also be used for aircraftπ
john
5 years ago by JOHN
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Being Sociable.
I really can't believe that considering all the members that use this
website
, that no one is interested in steam engines and what steam has to offer. Why go to all that trouble of adding artificial engine sounds and smokers, when you can have it all and more, by installing a gas boiler and steam engine. When I think of the problems involved to find plans and scratch build a boat, why not go for the authentic look and fit a steam engine. in the fifty years or so I have been involved in this hobby I have NEVER ever installed an electric motor in a boat. if anyone out there in the ether shares my passion for steam, kindly get in touch, I would appreciate not being completely on my OWN.
5 years ago by GaryLC
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Being new, I can only say I'm impressed.
5 years ago by retirement-hobby
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will there be a test site before it goes live so we can try out and give feed back π
5 years ago by jacko
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Looks awesome...can't wait!
5 years ago by Joburg-sailor
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Looking forward to seeing the new site and thank you for all your hard work its really appreciated.
5 years ago by mturpin013
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Looking good - look forward to the launch.
Alan
5 years ago by ads90
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Looking forward to seeing the new site, must admit it is the first I have heard of it.
Thanks
5 years ago by ChrisG
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Very well done.
5 years ago by Ygagnon
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Hi Stephen.
I was beginning to wonder what was happening with the new site after you 'teased' us just before Christmasπ€.
I'm looking forward to the launch ππ.
Best.
Robbob.
5 years ago by robbob
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Fantastic news, thanks for all your hard work. Keep it up matey.
Cheers Colin.
5 years ago by Colin H
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tvr steam engine
Hi Rick I am having a few problems here trying to manipulate this
website
, I have read your message asking about an engine flywheel, and I will make one for you as I have the necessary diameter brass bar. your problem is figuring out how I get it to you, let me know how we can accomplish this problem. Regards, Gary.
5 years ago by GaryLC
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Emma C. Berry
Nerys I original tried in-hull only but I could not get enough weight in a form that I could use with the RC related items I needed. Another build blog on this
website
showed theirs using the extension and the bulb so I changed tack.
5 years ago by carpemoment
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Emma C. Berry
These plans were most likely downloaded from this
website
. I'll email you what I have in the best resolution that I have.
I'll keep an eye out for photos of the original kit box, the kit, original plans but I don't recall ever taking any. The box itself made it through several moves but was apparently culled out when we downsized.
5 years ago by carpemoment
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Emma C. Berry
I see that you have uploaded copies of the Sterling 'America' plan.
I run a
website
which provides copies of old model boat plans for free download, aimed at letting a new generation of modellers create past models so that they are not entirely forgotten.
1 - Would you be happy for me to load these copies (or better ones if you have them!) to this site?
2 - Do you have any further information - part templates or box are, for instance - that you could contribute?
You may see what we already have under the Sterling name here: http://oldboats.tk/Sterling1.html
5 years ago by DodgyGeezer
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1950s sea commander refurb.
".......If you have a computer, they usually come with some basic drawing tools like "Paint" or use paint.net.... Take the image and open with Paint, then just use the rectangular select tool to pick what you want to enlarge. Then just crop it and you have a nice separate image to save........"
The fully-featured Open Source image processing package is called 'The Gimp'.
You can download it for free, and it enables you to perform any image manipulation process you like - matching professional packages like Photoshop.
I use it to create full drawings of vintage model boat plans which are often sent to me as a set of partial A4-sized scans. These can easily be re-sized, rotated, matched up and stitched together to make a full-sized drawing. For example, look at any of the Stirling plans on my Old Boats
website
:
http://oldboats.tk/Sterling1.html
5 years ago by DodgyGeezer
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
Hi Peter,
Thanks for idea for making easier access to Rudder Connections. I have modified mine to similar to yours and all seems well so far. I have not continued with "above" Deck Building but that will be next on the plan. How "Electrical Minded" are you regarding LED wiring etc.? I am looking for a good
website
, both for getting advice on Wiring along with suitable supplies for UK source. Any ideas? Thanks again. Ron
5 years ago by RonW
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Help to indentify this tug please
Gary - have now got some details it would seem the description for the pic on the IWM
website
is incorrect as it describes it as a Tid tug - hence my searches were revealing nothing also now EMP makes sense - will start looking for suitable drawings plans etc - Tx Alan
5 years ago by al2612
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The BIG St.Albans Model Show
Hi BillD203
Here's the CONTACT US page of our
website
.
http://stalbansmes.com/contact/
eMail our club secretary Roy Verden:
secretary@stalbansmes.com
to discuss this.
5 years ago by robbob
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Fairmile D 1/24 Scale Build
Sakibian,
My friend Graham built his E-boat with a fibreglass hull but scratch-built everything else. He does magnificent detail work.
For you to build this hull you first need to get the plans to the scale you want to build. 1/24 is good for these models. The cross sections are essential. You need to determine how many bulkhead frames you will require. You won't require as many as shown on their plan and photos - maybe less than half - as many as will enable you to support the stringers to give you a shape of the hull on to which you can fix the planking or skin.
The frames you choose need to be at or very close to cross sections, so you can use them to mark and cut your frames. I use 5mm plywood. There is a photo of my Fairmile D frame earlier in this series of posts.
One of my earliest posts on this
website
was a Youtube video with the E-boat and my Fairmile D in action with sound effects.
5 years ago by reilly4
Event
LONDON MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION
LONDON MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION
Friday 18th January to Sunday 20th January 2019
The South's Major Showcase Of Modelling...Not To Be Missed!
Please see the dedicated
website
at:
https://www.londonmodelengineering.co.uk/
Opening Times
Friday 10am - 5pm Last Entry 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm Last Entry 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4.30pm. Last Entry 3pm.
5 years ago by robbob
Response
Motor, mount & prop-shaft.
As far as I can remember it was from them at the show. I think they were on one of the club stands with a few boats showing the wording on the side of model boats Families Need Fathers. I will try emailing the VMW
website
tomorrow. Thanks for you input.
5 years ago by BOATSHED
Response
Motor, mount & prop-shaft.
It's coming along nicely Robbob. Hope you get it finished in time for the model engineer exhibition. I still can't find it on the VMB
website
. Best wishes, Dave W π
5 years ago by rolfman2000
Response
Fitting the rubbing strakes.
Hi Boatshed.
Yes, I am installing full r/c and running gear and it's all cleverly hidden away in various places which is a bit tricky on an open deck boat.
Fortunately I do get to keep the model, and when it's finished, if it's up to scratch, VMW want to use 'photos of the model for their
website
and publicity.
Robbob.
5 years ago by robbob
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CNC boat kits...?
Have a look at the Banggood
website
. They are selling A3 sized laser cutters for less than Β£200. it is sold as an engraver with a 2500 mW laser but this can be upgraded. it should cut ply up to 3mm albeit with multiple passes
It comes as a kit with "Chinese" English instructions so you will need your modelling skills to assemble it.
They are fairly flimsy as a stand-alone, but, if fixed to a stout MDF board, it should be sturdy enough
5 years ago by Delboy
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de Mist Naval Tug
Thanks for info Doug. Unfortunately several of the
website
s get error messages or have dropped access to the address.
I think the Sturrock plans route seems to be the way to go (a pricey plan though for our horrendous currency exchange rate!) and was the source of the Ralph Wilmot model. Looking at some of the pics of the rudder layout when she was on the hard pending being put into the Maritime Museum, she had twin props and twin rudders...Sturrock didn't have twin rudders so obviously was built to the Sturrock plan. I have sent off a few emails and await any further guidance/info before I make any decisions.
Thanks Glyn re Durban Club. I have mailed a member too.
5 years ago by Joburg-sailor
Response
Styrene source
Hi Joe,
Thanks, for sharing!
It's a good
website
to know of!
Regards, Ed
Hi Boatshed,
I'm going to order too, it comes in handy!
5 years ago by figtree7nts
Blog
Electronics,wiring
My batteries arrived, could not find locally so ordered through Walmart online. Two - 6volt 4.5AH, wired in parallel to give me 6v @ 9AH. Used inline fuse, prior to switch, then on to the esc, a Dynamite Tazar 15 T marine type. On/off switch will operate from outside so hatch will not have to be removed.
Had some real nightmares trying to program this esc! Setup lights would not come on, went through all procedures, slept on it tried ecpvery
website
, tried again today, nothing. I was about to look into a new purchase, THEN LIKE MAGIC.... I mistakenly switched it to my zBrooklyn Tug mod on th TX which uses the same esc, and it startled me with the motor running and rudder moving. Everything worked great. So I just copied all of the settings into this build on the TX. HAPPY NOW
Photo shows the mass of wires that allows me to shift the batteries for final ballasting, they will be tucked away neatly as build is finalized. Regards, Joe
5 years ago by Joe727
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U48 Tinplate Clockwork Diving Submarine
Martin, This is beautiful work and I look forward to looking at your
website
. I have only minimal experience at metal work, but want to try more. Joe
5 years ago by Joe727
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Stephen, and thank you for a GREAT
website
.
Seasons Greetings to all other members and their family's, and a special one for Doug and his partner for all he has done for me in the past year.
Looking forward to 2019 and a new year full of boating.......π
Cneers to Allπ Peter
5 years ago by Rookysailor
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
ππ Merry Christmas ππ everyone!
Thank you all too for another fantastic year. Thanks to everyone who's supported the
website
and donated. Soon you'll all see a brand new, faster and easier to use
website
. Development has been going on across the year, so fingers crossed there will be a launch soon π
It's all your continued support that makes upgrades possible π
Have a super day, hope Santa brings everything you wanted π
and enjoy your times with family & friends.
Stephen
5 years ago by fireboat
Blog
Day Two Springer
Springer build log for
website
Hello all,
Even though I am in the middle of several projects, including refitting two of my boats, I can't resist starting a new one. I am sure that I am not the only one with this affliction, I get bored quickly and jump from project to project. To keep them moving, I mostly work simultaneously.
So here goes, my first ever Build Blog, bear with me....
Picked the Springer Tug as it is very simple and it will just be used ss a backup recovery vessel. I intend to build it a zero cost from my parts box and scrap wood pile. I put together my extra props, driveshaft, gearbox, motor, esc and RX. May have to buy a SLA Battery to get descent run time.
Started last evening by making a template based on the plan in photo, credit goes to hull designer, see photo.
Then I determined my motor location and Drive Line Angle so I could design the stuffing tube. Constructed that the same night using a 3/16" SS steel drive shaft. Bronze bushings from local hardware store and brass tubing from my supplies. See photos...
Had the 500dc motor, Master Airscrew Gearbox, drive shaft, coupler and 2" brass prop. More to come.....
Joe
Day 2
Hello,
Next I traced the hull sides on to 12mm/1/2" Baltic birch plywood from Woodcraft store. I nailed two pieces together prior to cutting so as to match.
I don't have a scroll saw so I built a table mount for a jigsaw that attaches to my homemade drill press table. Cut them together, but the jigsaw does not cut well in terms of verticality. So I clamped them in a vise and hand sanded till they matched and were at 90 degrees.
I showed my simple rig for the sabre saw / jigsaw table. if you need detail, just ask.
I also showed my custom made 4 1/2 table that I made because I could not find a scaled down table saw for model making. (Could not afford, I am retired and have a low budget.
Glued up the sides and ends tonight with Titebond 3, temporary nails to help hold it into place.
Note: As to any joints whether it be electronic, woodworking, etc., a good practice is to use this both adhesive and mechanical fastener. I swear by these as one or the other will eventually fail This is as simple as using a screw, nail or rod, and the appropriate adhesive.
Model building, as most will say is cheaper than therapy.
Joe
5 years ago by Joe727
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Sea Queen Frames
The seller doesn't care about that. And Ebay doesn't care about that. I have had this battle.
Ebay deals in volume sales with some simple rules. So long as the seller is willing to refund unhappy customers they can continue trading. Ebay are not competent to determine what counts as 'not well drawn' for a set of model plans, and won't get into that argument.
Ebay will go through a standard procedure if copyright breach is alleged. From their site:
"EeBay has created the VeRO program to protect intellectual property owners from trademark, patent or copyright infringement. Property right owners register with the VeRO program by sending eBay legal documentation and proof that they own the specified intellectual property.
Having registered with eBayβs VeRO program, these property right owners monitor listings on eBay, or they use third-party web monitoring agents that help warn them of infringement threats. When their rights are violated, the owner or a representative can file a complaint by filling out the NOCI (Notice of Claimed infringement) form, complete with proof of the violation, and sending it to eBay by email or fax.
eBay then investigates the issue and notifies the seller via email that a VeRO participant requested that their listing be removed. The listing will remain suspended unless and until a settlement is reached between the seller and the property rights owner."
Unless the Aerokits copyright holder takes VeRO action there is nothing you can do to stop copyright breach. This makes me quite unhappy, because I would like to put the full set of Aerokits plans up on my Old Boat Plans
website
, but I will only do it with copyright holder approval.
If you want to do anything about it you would be best advised to contact Lesro and encourage them to do something about it - http://lesromodels.co.uk/contact/
5 years ago by DodgyGeezer
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Sea Queen Frames
"Well I sent him an ebay msg expressing how displeased I was
with the quality of his High Standard drawings and he said send them back for a full refund , so thats fair enough I suppose. its just a shame that a lot more people will also fall for the same
thing ."
I do not publish plans of the Aerokits boats on my
website
, because they are still under copyright and being sold commercially, so I wonder if these plans are being sold legally under license or not? The fact that the bulkheads are badly drawn suggests the latter....
Providing a complete refund minimises the risk of you leaving bad feedback - which is the only thing these sellers are scared of.
5 years ago by DodgyGeezer
Forum
define a model boat
What defines a model boat suitable for inclusion in your model boat
website
personal fleet.
my boats are kit built models but could i include a speed boat or a yacht that is purchased as a completed boat,factory made and ready to go ?
members views / comments welcome.
5 years ago by keithtindley
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Sailing location / sailor
Hi Joe,
All you have to do is go to.
Click on "Model Boat Clubs"!
on the left of the
website
.
Then choose the club you are a member of.
Then click on "Sail Here"!
I believe you then have a chance to print out a paper.
Output of sailing at that club!
That's it your done!
Regards, Ed
5 years ago by figtree7nts
Forum
Anybody from Peterborough MBC here?
A google search showed a live
website
: http://www.pambc.org.uk/frame.htm
5 years ago by GerryD
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Dumas Brooklyn Tug Build...Smoke?
Hi Joe,
I have the small smoke generator!
But, from what I saw on the Harbor Models
website
.
You should pick the second one. As there are now three choices!
That's the one I have. and it works like a champ!
I use the 12 volt smoker.
Definitely read the paper work.
That come with it!
PS. I know it's pricey. But, well wealth it!
Regards, Ed
Click here to see 6 volt smoker: https://www.harbormodels.com/har350-6.html
5 years ago by figtree7nts
Forum
Being Sociable.
Hi Rick, I am going to try to post you a bit of video of the steam plant in my latest not completed as yet tug, the Lady Jane from Mobile Marine, I don't really rate the kit, it is more of a scratch build using their hull. I don,t know what this
website
s M.byte limit is so maybe I'll be unlucky, mind a really nice steam plant using a TVR engine which is very efficient and runs well at 30PSI. Regards. (Sorry it won't allow me to upload it.)
5 years ago by GaryLC
Forum
Ship rudders
Well I have uninstalled the link/ icon to the
website
and just typed in the address in search. it came up with me already logged in and the pink modify now shows too. Sehr komisch!
Anyhow I have uploaded the rudder which now has a coat of undercoat applied.
Quite effective.
Toby
5 years ago by Toby
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Ship rudders
Remember I am using a mobile so nothing appears such as modify etc. There is little functionality across the
website
via smart phone.
Toby.
You are doing your night owl stint too.
Well I have just coated the rudder in finishing resin and so bedtime. Undercoat in the morning.....oops it is morning already.
Bis bald!
Toby
5 years ago by Toby
Forum
Ship rudders
Hi Toby,
Yep! Cos this
website
stretches them to fit the Media window that opens when we click on the pic icon. When I realised that I stopped using the mobile (Samsung J5) camera.
Imagine the size of the Media window on a 24" full res display π² and a 4Mpix pic stretched to fit!
Where on ebay do you get these bits? it's a good idea to post the link when you mention sources - otherwise we have to hunt!
Whatever; watching the build with interest, particularly the rudder as I have a similar rudder to make for my ancient fish cutter restoration / conversion. Cheers, Doug π
BTW: if you right click on the photo, when the pic has opened, and then on Show graphic a + sign may appear in the cursor, which means you can expand the pic. Yours look much better when I do this. π
BTW2; I like the 'saluting red tadpole' in the middle ππ
5 years ago by RNinMunich
Forum
Ship rudders
Evenin' Toby,
Mobile has a ~6" screen, I'm using a 24" display!
You need to set your mobile cam to max possible resolution.
The
website
blows all pics up to fit the Media window.
Lo res pics then look very blocky.
Tip for all; basic problem is the size and quality of the micro lenses in phone cameras. All the pics I post here I take using a Sony Cyber Shot with a decent size lens at 15 or 20 MPix so sharp remains sharp on the site.
What are we looking at anyway??π²
Doug π
5 years ago by RNinMunich
Forum
Ship rudders
Not sure why the photos from the mobile are distorted on the
website
for they are very sharp and correct on the mobile.
5 years ago by Toby
Forum
My other hobby
Good to see other PPLs and former PPLs on the Model Boats
website
. I took mine at Liverpool Airport known now as JLA (John Lennon Airport) in June 1984 and completed it in January 85. Trained with Liverpool Flying School aka Keenair in Cherokee 140s and a PA 38 Tomahawk. Later I moved into Air Nova which was also a Liverpool club and the actor Lewis Collins was also a member of that Club. At the time I was a member of Merseyside IVC (Inter Varsity Club) thus had plenty of passengers. One of them was Victoria Field, my former psychology lecturer who later became famous as a psychologist and writer.
Eventually Air Nova moved to Hawarden Airport near Chester but the Club folded shortly after. I then joined the in house Club based at the field and I ceased flying in November 2016.
Best flights were going over Snowdon VFR and down the Dee Valley. I also flew over Colwyn Bay to have a look at the boating lake though I haven't sailed there. I also saw the lakes at Llandudno West Shore and LLanfairfechan. The latter I am considering for sailing my fast electrics. Downside to PPL flying was the crosswind component of the aircraft being 17 knots , At Hawarden there is only one runway the 04/22 and Liverpool the 09/27. I did have to cancel many times due to this. Thankfully sailing model boats is much more enjoyable as we don't have that many snags to deal with and if the motor stops we don't have to do an emergency landing.πππ
Boaty
5 years ago by boaty
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Mersey Mammoth / Lara 1
Hi Toby,
I help around the
website
!
Maybe I can help you!
What post do you need Deleted?
Is it the one where you say
"Not sure if the previous photo works."
I'll Delete it for you if you want!
Cheers, Ed
5 years ago by figtree7nts