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💬 Veron Pilot Boat
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney (
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Yes congratulations on starting out building your model boat.
Please take a tip from me ! before you start glueing all thous bits and bobs together. Think of what engine size you are going to run her on & the length of the propshaft & speed controller you are going to use ! " When I build " All this go in first " when you have all the formers built in a skeleton shape. its easy that way to line up and fix in. Don't worry if you are missing parts You have the plans to help you in your build & ply wood can be bought at any diy or model shops .And remember we all here to help you ! Good luck A Prestney 👍 )
Please take a tip from me ! before you start glueing all thous bits and bobs together. Think of what engine size you are going to run her on & the length of the propshaft & speed controller you are going to use ! " When I build " All this go in first " when you have all the formers built in a skeleton shape. its easy that way to line up and fix in. Don't worry if you are missing parts You have the plans to help you in your build & ply wood can be bought at any diy or model shops .And remember we all here to help you ! Good luck A Prestney 👍 )
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💬 Walton Thames ASRL
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Thank you fellow model boatmen for your kind comments.
on my model boat builds
Yes it would be a very good idea for a build blogg on my next project . 😉 A Prestney
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Yes it would be a very good idea for a build blogg on my next project . 😉 A Prestney
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📝 Walton Thames ASRL
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" to all model boat builders. I thought I would add my new project to this fireboat website for all to see ! I bought this from fleabay as a total wreck. She is a rare Scratch built from a plan of a Walton Thames RAF ASRL launch at 36 inch long & 8 inch wide.took me approx 6 months to do the rebuild. Brush painted with 5 assorted colours with decals working lights ect.
Walton Thames is now running on a new Johnston speed 600 electric motor. 50 amp speed controller 45mm pitched propeller.A 6 volt at4.ah which gives good running time & good scale speed. Photos are taken at Eaton park Norwich England. Enjoy. 😊
My next project will be a 1950s Aerokits/Keilcraft Sea hornet. " So watch this space "
Walton Thames is now running on a new Johnston speed 600 electric motor. 50 amp speed controller 45mm pitched propeller.A 6 volt at4.ah which gives good running time & good scale speed. Photos are taken at Eaton park Norwich England. Enjoy. 😊
My next project will be a 1950s Aerokits/Keilcraft Sea hornet. " So watch this space "
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💬 Aerokits Sea Hornet (Riva version)
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" there, I like your sea hornet " You have done a brilliant restoration job on it 👍 . What was the last owner thinking of when he put that propshaft in and that hatch cover on the top 😯 ?
Anyway I have just bought one like this and looking forward in restoreing mine too !! Hopefully it should look as good as yours !
Albert .
Anyway I have just bought one like this and looking forward in restoreing mine too !! Hopefully it should look as good as yours !
Albert .
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💬 Cape Cod Cat Boat built by John Simons
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" there. Nice looking yacht you have there ! 😉
You have done a great job in the scratch build on it .
Well done " Albert... 👍
You have done a great job in the scratch build on it .
Well done " Albert... 👍
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💬 Revell HMSC SNOWBERRY
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" there. Well I think some employee was a sleep on his job when yours came off the production line 😴 . The little corvette ship is very popular with all scale ship model makers static or radio controlled . And you sir have done a brilliant job on yours 👍
I also bought one at a car boot sale the other day fully assembled and built to a high standed. 😊 Albert
I also bought one at a car boot sale the other day fully assembled and built to a high standed. 😊 Albert
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💬 RAF RTTL Scratch built on GRP hull.
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" there fellow model maker.
You have done a great job on your ASRL 😊 👍 .
I have also had problems in uploading more then one photo on this site ! I dont know why ? it used to be quick n easy but no more . 😯 Albert
You have done a great job on your ASRL 😊 👍 .
I have also had problems in uploading more then one photo on this site ! I dont know why ? it used to be quick n easy but no more . 😯 Albert
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💬 RAF Air Sea Rescue Launch 2507
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Thank you greywolf for your reply " I am also Doing a Walton Thames Air sea and rescue launch . Bought as a Wreck from ebay. in need of restoring . that is why I ask you about the gun turrets. Yes its not about how long it takes. But as long as you enjoy building models and the finished resolt.
A friend of mine is been building 8 feet aircraft carrier of USS Nimiz. scratch built from a plan . now in his 7 year on it !
thank you .. Albert 🙏
A friend of mine is been building 8 feet aircraft carrier of USS Nimiz. scratch built from a plan . now in his 7 year on it !
thank you .. Albert 🙏
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💬 RAF Air Sea Rescue Launch 2507
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" Grey wolf. You have done a very good job on building the RAF air sea & rescue launch. 👍 Can you tell me where did you get the gun turret domes ? thank you " A Prestney
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💬 WW1 Thorneycroft Torpedo Boat
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" There. "Yes I think you have done a very good job there " I find that when you build one model you always get a good feeling at the finished resolt ! Then when you take the model down to the lake you always get a lot of attention from the public about the boat and then you will feel like building another & another .
mtbs look realy well in the water and go well too !
Are you going to fit the torpedo on the rear of your boat ?
A friend of mine built one of these .He Sail it at Sheringham Norfolk . Well done ! from A Prestney 👍
mtbs look realy well in the water and go well too !
Are you going to fit the torpedo on the rear of your boat ?
A friend of mine built one of these .He Sail it at Sheringham Norfolk . Well done ! from A Prestney 👍
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💬 Stiletto
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" thank you for your kind comments on my rebuild stiletto speed boat.I have a passion for the older classic boats. it did have a older smaller 500 motor unknown make when bought.But I upgraded to a johnston 600 which are used in diy power drills and are very fast but don't over heat with a built in coolant fan .A Prestney 😉
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📝 Stiletto
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" All . Thought I would put some photos of my last winter project for all to see ! This model took approx 3 month to rebuild from an ebay wreck . A 1980s lesro Stiletto speed boat kit.A total rebuild was needed . Siletto running set up is a Johnston air cooled speed 600 electric motor. 50 amp speed contoller 7.2 volt at4600mh power pack which will lift her out of the water at very good speed. Siletto is finished of in dark mahogany stripwood vinneer & Ivery white / post box red .I do think the older colours look better on the older models . I sail my boats at Sheringham Norfolk
enjoy the photos . From A prestney
enjoy the photos . From A prestney
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💬 60inch fire tender
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" there, Remember the bigger the prop the harder the motor is working to turn it .
I use a 35mm prop on a johnson speed 600 with good speed
if you are going to use speed 850 to run that big boat then if I was you I would not go bigger the 40mm 👍 Albert
I use a 35mm prop on a johnson speed 600 with good speed
if you are going to use speed 850 to run that big boat then if I was you I would not go bigger the 40mm 👍 Albert
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💬 60inch fire tender
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" there,
Well one motor will pull your fireboat along at a reasonalble speed .
But I would not go below 850 size for that big hull .
can be bought for as little as ?27 from most model shops.
I have the smaller 35inch fireboat in which you can seen on this site , just up graded mine to a one motor a johnson speed 600. Also a 50 amp speed controller & 7.2 volt at 4600mh power pack battery. Very good speed thou but not much running time .
well good luck with yours . please let us know how you get on!!
Albert.. 👍
Well one motor will pull your fireboat along at a reasonalble speed .
But I would not go below 850 size for that big hull .
can be bought for as little as ?27 from most model shops.
I have the smaller 35inch fireboat in which you can seen on this site , just up graded mine to a one motor a johnson speed 600. Also a 50 amp speed controller & 7.2 volt at 4600mh power pack battery. Very good speed thou but not much running time .
well good luck with yours . please let us know how you get on!!
Albert.. 👍
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💬 60inch fire tender
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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I would go for a 35mm Prop good speed size anything bigger would put strain on the motors with less running time on the batteries . hope this helps Albert. 👍 👍
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💬 60inch fire tender
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" There, Yes 60inch fireboat that is a big one !
just an idea' You could try two big mfa 850 motors with a 50 amp speed controller. two power packs At 8.4 or 9.2 volts and that will get that big hull out of the water with good speed .
or you could try a lipo battery set up with brushless motors , thou dont know much about these but been told they are very fast ! Hope this helps Albert 👍
just an idea' You could try two big mfa 850 motors with a 50 amp speed controller. two power packs At 8.4 or 9.2 volts and that will get that big hull out of the water with good speed .
or you could try a lipo battery set up with brushless motors , thou dont know much about these but been told they are very fast ! Hope this helps Albert 👍
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💬 hdml
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" Larry. Look forward in seeing some photos of her on the water 👍
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💬 Egret- A Vic Smeed Silver Mist
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi"All you need to do is repeat the your photo uploading. One at a time to upload. And wait to do the next one ! keep doing this untill you have four of them. Hope this helps Aprestney
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💬 Egret- A Vic Smeed Silver Mist
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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I like the look of the older model boats with all that polished wood. Thay have charm just like the real ones on the norfolk broads close to where I live.
" And yours sir look Brilliant " 👍
" And yours sir look Brilliant " 👍
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💬 RNLB Rosemary Shaw
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" I am very lucky to have a nice local pond at Sheringham for sailling. But it do get very busy in the summer with holiday makers during the days .But I chose to take my model up for sailling with the older boys in the long summer evenings or Sunday mornings. I occasionaly sail at the megga big lake at Eaton park Norwich. There is a club meet up there every weekend. With events on though the summer months . I talk to a lot model boat enthusiasts from all over the country so you are welcome to join us here for a sail . 🙏 APrestney
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💬 RNLB Rosemary Shaw
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi", Yes a very nice boat you have there ! And very hard to find these old Aerokits RLNI boats nower days .
Happy sailling . 👍
Happy sailling . 👍
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💬 Fireboat @ Creally - Try 2
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" there, " You have a very nice boat there "
I also own one like this. I try to keep the wieght from
the middle to the back of the boat. My set up is two 7.2 volt @4600mah side by side under the larger compartment lid and switch from one battery to the other. But keep them both in when sailling.! Also running on speed 600 motor. my set up keeps the rear in the water and keep the bow nicely out at speed . But also the boat should sit evenley on the water when it is not running.Try this Before you attempt to butcher your model . Good luck 👍 And a happy new year !
I also own one like this. I try to keep the wieght from
the middle to the back of the boat. My set up is two 7.2 volt @4600mah side by side under the larger compartment lid and switch from one battery to the other. But keep them both in when sailling.! Also running on speed 600 motor. my set up keeps the rear in the water and keep the bow nicely out at speed . But also the boat should sit evenley on the water when it is not running.Try this Before you attempt to butcher your model . Good luck 👍 And a happy new year !
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📝 Old Marblehead
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" I thought I would put my new rebuild on for all to see ! I found this old Marblehead yacht as a wreck. She was gathering dust in an old reclaim ferniture wherehouse whilst we were on holiday last summer. Been told the yacht had been originaly scratch built in 1950s from a plan. She took me about half a year to rebuild. New parts as follow hiteck sail arm winch with 18lbs of torque. New futaba servo for the rudder. New sails & booms rigs & fittings. New deck made from plank strip wood & varnished. Also finished in painted Ivery white. She sail well in lite to strong winds At my local boating lake at Sheringham Norfolk .
works well on a Spekrum DX5E But can work on any other 2 channal transmitter .
Hope you enjoy the photos .
works well on a Spekrum DX5E But can work on any other 2 channal transmitter .
Hope you enjoy the photos .
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💬 hdml
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Ship mate" Your mtb looks brill ! Don't worrie. There is no hurry to get her finished . Running gear do cost a lot of money .I only buy when I can afford it bit at a time ! Try online shops ! can be had at cheap prices , Albert
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📝 HMS Avenger type 21 frigate
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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HI " I thought I would put my biggest model from my collection for all to look at ! HMS Avenger took approx 3 years to build . " She is a type 21 frigate at 1/64 scale . At 6 feet long . Scratch built on a fibreglass hull from plywood plastic card & metal parts . Works on a six channel futaba skysport .
Full working red & white leds on deck and cabin , lynxs helicopter with working rotor blades with landing lights. Working radars, bofor gun , A ships whooping sound . Runs on two speed 700 motors off a 12volt gel sell battery which give a good 1hr sailling time . Controlled by a 50 amp speed controller with two brass propshafts behind good size rudders which give a excellant turn .
My model HMS Avenger is a copy from the real ship in which took part in the Falklands war in 1982. Painted in the same grey with a green deck . She looks great on display or on the water . Avenger gets a lot of interest from the general public . please enjoy looking at the photos shown at Sheringham & Eaton park Norwich Norfolk .
" thank you .. A Prestney
Full working red & white leds on deck and cabin , lynxs helicopter with working rotor blades with landing lights. Working radars, bofor gun , A ships whooping sound . Runs on two speed 700 motors off a 12volt gel sell battery which give a good 1hr sailling time . Controlled by a 50 amp speed controller with two brass propshafts behind good size rudders which give a excellant turn .
My model HMS Avenger is a copy from the real ship in which took part in the Falklands war in 1982. Painted in the same grey with a green deck . She looks great on display or on the water . Avenger gets a lot of interest from the general public . please enjoy looking at the photos shown at Sheringham & Eaton park Norwich Norfolk .
" thank you .. A Prestney
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💬 35" Aerokits sea commanda
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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The old sea commander realy do catch people attention when out sailing her. I did take her to Wroxham broads last summer ! it fit well in with the other big boat there . Thank you for you interest " jelly baby "
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💬 Aerokits sea nymph
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Yes it is a 1950s Aerokits fast patrol boat. But I have got to make some parts which was missing when bought at the Antiques fair. You can still get reprints to build Aerokits . Try lesro models or ebay ? or this forum . A prestney
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📝 Aerokits sea nymph
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Welcome all fellow model makers .
Here is restored 1950s Aerokits wreck which was picked up at a antiques fair . She is running on MFA torpedo 500 motor & 7.2 volts 4600 nimh Battery which should make her get up and go !! The other small boat is a Aerokits 1950s fasts patrol which will be the next restored model .
Here is restored 1950s Aerokits wreck which was picked up at a antiques fair . She is running on MFA torpedo 500 motor & 7.2 volts 4600 nimh Battery which should make her get up and go !! The other small boat is a Aerokits 1950s fasts patrol which will be the next restored model .
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📝 35" Aerokits sea commanda
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi" fellow model boat members " . I thought I would put some photos of my 1970s restored Aerokits sea commander . it running on a speed 600 motor with a 50 amp speed controller on 7.2 power pack at 4600 mh . finished in Antique Ivory white and Mediterranean blue with a varnished walnut finished deck . I like to take all my rebuilds to my local boating lake which is at Sheringham Norfolk and meet up with my old boat friends . Sheringham is very popular with holiday makers and the local people a like .
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📝 My crash tender fire boat
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 aprestney ( Leading Seaman)
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Here are some photos of my fire boats . kit made from 1960s to 1970s" all restord to the origanal condition " powered by torpedo speed 550 motors & working lights. I like to take them sailing to my local pond at sheringham norfolk.
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