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📝 Rubbing strakes
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy (
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I wonder if anyone can help please.
I'm building an Aeronaut Pilot boat and am looking for someone who can supply me with the rubber rubbing strake.
I'm not having any luck with searching the internet & Cornwall Model Boats can't be bothered to reply to messages left on their message service.
Any help or advice gratefully received.
Mike.
I'm building an Aeronaut Pilot boat and am looking for someone who can supply me with the rubber rubbing strake.
I'm not having any luck with searching the internet & Cornwall Model Boats can't be bothered to reply to messages left on their message service.
Any help or advice gratefully received.
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📝 Fibre glass and resins etc
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Unsure if this is going into the right place, feel free to move it if it's wrong,
I was looking for a fibre glass supplier and came across this firm in Stoke on Trent.
I was looking for a fibre glass supplier and came across this firm in Stoke on Trent.
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💬 Re: Robbe Atlantis
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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I built one many years ago at about 760 mm in length. It's all made from balsa is easy to build, sails well and fits in the boot of the car fully rigged if I drop one half of the back seats. You should build one yourself, you wont be disappointed. You can contact Bryn by e mail if you're unsure about anything
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📝 Robbe Paloma
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Just wondering if anyone's got any experience of building one of these boats. I've managed to get one brand new in the box. Wondering if 2 x 555 motors will be enough for it running on 11.4 Volts.
Any information gratefully received.
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Any information gratefully received.
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📝 Colwyn Bay MBC - 2017 Regatta is cancelled
7 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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I'm so sorry to read that. I was looking forward to driving over for a really good day out.
I hope you manage to get all the permits sorted out for next year.
I hope you manage to get all the permits sorted out for next year.
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📝 Working radar
7 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Hi Chugalone
Chris Brown used to do a very small motor ideal for radars working on about 1.5 to 3 Volts. You may be able to hide it in the base of the radar bottom piece. I looked on his site but couldn't see them, he usually has them at various shows. give him a phone call for details.
Chris Brown used to do a very small motor ideal for radars working on about 1.5 to 3 Volts. You may be able to hide it in the base of the radar bottom piece. I looked on his site but couldn't see them, he usually has them at various shows. give him a phone call for details.
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📝 Help required please.
7 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Many thanks to Phil Button for copying the article and drawings then posting them all over to me. I've made a start but it will be a long project as time is limited.
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📝 Help required please.
7 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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I'm wondering if anyone has built a model of the Bering motor yacht "Mila"? Drawing MM2068 from my hobby store. 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.
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📝 tug Wanted
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Dusty
I've got a MMM Lady Woose. The kit alone was over £500, so when you add the motors, speed controllers, lights, sound, smoke etc. £200 to £300 wouldn't do.
You also have to think how many hours it took to build..........so sorry I won't be selling my boat to you.
Good luck in your search.
I've got a MMM Lady Woose. The kit alone was over £500, so when you add the motors, speed controllers, lights, sound, smoke etc. £200 to £300 wouldn't do.
You also have to think how many hours it took to build..........so sorry I won't be selling my boat to you.
Good luck in your search.
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📝 tug Wanted
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Dusty
What sort of tug are you looking for?
Would it be something you would keep and sail or be put on an auction site?
Do you want a modern or older fashioned tug?
I think it would be fair to say anyone who has a tug has something interesting, if only to them
What sort of tug are you looking for?
Would it be something you would keep and sail or be put on an auction site?
Do you want a modern or older fashioned tug?
I think it would be fair to say anyone who has a tug has something interesting, if only to them
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📝 Blackpool Model Boat Show
10 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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After reading what you guys have written, I'm pleased I didn't make the journey to Blackpool again this year. I've been for the last 4 years and the lighting was poor then so no Improvements.....what a shame!
I haven't been to Warwick for years but this year a few of us will share the expense by going in one car and get ALL the bits we need.........fingers crossed!
I haven't been to Warwick for years but this year a few of us will share the expense by going in one car and get ALL the bits we need.........fingers crossed!
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📝 milford star
10 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Isn't the whole matter of a distressed and rusted boat/ship a personal choice? I've seen some well built models spoilt by folk who can't apply the rust to look realistic and they end up with something looking like it's on the way to the scrap yard but I've seen some models with just the right amount of rust which l think look superb. I don't have an air brush so all my models end up looking just made, yachts are high gloss, tugs have some gloss parts, and cutters matt. I'm the only crew so I have to keep things shipshape.
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📝 The Model Boat Convention, Haydock Park Race Course
10 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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I went on Saturday, bought quite a few bits and bobs, met up with friends to compare notes and had a very enjoyable day. There were many fantastic models of all sorts but I thought it was a shame there were so few traders attending.
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📝 Scratch build
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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I'd be interested to see how you built the boat........never to old to learn something new, and I've been thinking of building a plank on frame fishing boat.
Looking forward to seeing the build.
Looking forward to seeing the build.
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📝 dissapointed
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Why not try 'phoning them, ask to speak to the manager/owner. I always appreciated a call from satisfied customers and the not so satisfied, it's how you deal with a phone call that sets the business apart from the rest so unsatisfied become satisfied. With all said and done what have you got to loose?........Don't forget to get the name of the person who you speak to.
Good luck.
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Steve
Thanks for the info, have had a good look around their site and enjoyed the tour.
I've started making my own as the response from manufacturers was abysmal.
Hobby-Lobby-Modellbau is a great site and the rudders in there are exactly what I wanted, a bit expensive as you say but look like value for money. I wish I had known about them sooner.
Regards
Mike
Thanks for the info, have had a good look around their site and enjoyed the tour.
I've started making my own as the response from manufacturers was abysmal.
Hobby-Lobby-Modellbau is a great site and the rudders in there are exactly what I wanted, a bit expensive as you say but look like value for money. I wish I had known about them sooner.
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📝 (Yacht) Moonbeam
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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This is a gaff rigged yacht kit by David Metcalf. 52" long including the Bowsprit, overall height in stand 63" and carries 14 Lbs lead shot. This was a great build from an excellent kit. it sail very well even in the lightest winds. I've made a few changes to the original rigging which has made Improvements.
Easily transported in the car.
Will have to get a better photo. (9/10)
Easily transported in the car.
Will have to get a better photo. (9/10)
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📝 (Tug Boat) Lady Wooes
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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This is a Mobile Marine Models semI kit, built over a long period but a very worth while project, not without it's difficulties. it sails well and I'd recommend this firm to anyone interested in tugs. (Motor: Ford Cortina heater fan) (ESC: Little Gem) (10/10)
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Graham
That is exactly what I would like to have. I'll have to try harder to get a pair from Billings. They do look like they are well engineered.
So how are you getting on with your build?
My inquiry is for the Esvagt Caroline, it's an Orion Mouldings hull that I got off E bay. The drives should be "Z" drives but they are so complicated to make without expensive tooling, that I chose to go down the Kort and Becker rout.
Many thanks for your valuable help.
Regards
Mike.
That is exactly what I would like to have. I'll have to try harder to get a pair from Billings. They do look like they are well engineered.
So how are you getting on with your build?
My inquiry is for the Esvagt Caroline, it's an Orion Mouldings hull that I got off E bay. The drives should be "Z" drives but they are so complicated to make without expensive tooling, that I chose to go down the Kort and Becker rout.
Many thanks for your valuable help.
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Graham
That's just the thing I need although a bit complicated to make with limited tools.
I've got a picture of one I found on the net, a bit unsure if it will download on here. I've managed to put a picture on here as File 1, you will see that it's quite simple to make and the operation doesn't require any soldering. I would prefer to have the more substantial ones as in your file. I have a pal who might make them for me but like to be "hands on" with all parts of my builds.
Hope this comes out ok
Mike.
That's just the thing I need although a bit complicated to make with limited tools.
I've got a picture of one I found on the net, a bit unsure if it will download on here. I've managed to put a picture on here as File 1, you will see that it's quite simple to make and the operation doesn't require any soldering. I would prefer to have the more substantial ones as in your file. I have a pal who might make them for me but like to be "hands on" with all parts of my builds.
Hope this comes out ok
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Graham
As usual any help will be appreciated, I think I've got a good idea of how to make them but will consider anything before finalizing the design.
Many thanks.
Mike.
As usual any help will be appreciated, I think I've got a good idea of how to make them but will consider anything before finalizing the design.
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Hello chaps
Well I came up dry with the inquiries so have decided to make my own........a lot of filing coming up, Oh how I wish I had a lathe and milling machine.
Thank you all for your help and advice
Happy sailing
Mike
Well I came up dry with the inquiries so have decided to make my own........a lot of filing coming up, Oh how I wish I had a lathe and milling machine.
Thank you all for your help and advice
Happy sailing
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📝 Lady Wooes
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Lady Wooes, by Mobile Marine of Lincoln. SemI kit. I bought the hull all the timber and drawings along with dozens of white metal fittings ages ago, started it and left it for 5 years, moved to North wales and finished it. Drive is 2 Ford Cortina fan heater motors driving a pair of 55mm Prop Shop props by tank steering, reciprocating steam engine sound board, smoke unit and full working lights all from 2 X 12 v 7 Amp batteries........a good and interesting but very frustrating build to get things right.
Sailed at Erias Park, Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club and sometimes at West Shore LLandudno.
Sailed at Erias Park, Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club and sometimes at West Shore LLandudno.
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Graham & Gregg
I E mailed Cornwall Model boats, they don't keep the Korts in stock and haven't had the rudders for over 6 months.
I will get in touch with Westbourne and Robbe Schluter tomorrow.
Thank you both for the advice.
Regards
Mike
I E mailed Cornwall Model boats, they don't keep the Korts in stock and haven't had the rudders for over 6 months.
I will get in touch with Westbourne and Robbe Schluter tomorrow.
Thank you both for the advice.
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Hello Dave
Many thanks for your input.
I did't really want to go down the white metal route for a Becker rudder.
Past experience has shown that the only white metal fitting that's any good are the fixed ones, any with moving parts aren't up to the job. With the parts being under water they might suffer from pitting and break.
I'd prefer to have brass ones and can't understand why boat kit manufacturers don't go the extra mile and give us value for money by supplying better quality parts.....after all they do charge a lot of money for their products.
Sorry... shouldn't have used the site to have a moan.
Regards
Mike.
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Many thanks for your input.
I did't really want to go down the white metal route for a Becker rudder.
Past experience has shown that the only white metal fitting that's any good are the fixed ones, any with moving parts aren't up to the job. With the parts being under water they might suffer from pitting and break.
I'd prefer to have brass ones and can't understand why boat kit manufacturers don't go the extra mile and give us value for money by supplying better quality parts.....after all they do charge a lot of money for their products.
Sorry... shouldn't have used the site to have a moan.
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Mike.
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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HI Graham
Many thanks for your reply. I've downloaded a copy of the PDF file and at 100% it show things up quite well.
I'll be going to Ellesmere Port in a couple of weeks so will look around there to get a better insight as to how to make them and how they work.
I'm a bit surprised that there is so little written about Becker rudders for model ship building as they are probably the most efficient ones around.
Kind regards
Mike.
Many thanks for your reply. I've downloaded a copy of the PDF file and at 100% it show things up quite well.
I'll be going to Ellesmere Port in a couple of weeks so will look around there to get a better insight as to how to make them and how they work.
I'm a bit surprised that there is so little written about Becker rudders for model ship building as they are probably the most efficient ones around.
Kind regards
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📝 Becker rudders
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 chippy ( Leading Seaman)
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Hello all......I wonder If anyone has a drawing of a Becker rudder which shows details of how It works. I need two to fit 45 to 50 mm Kort nozzles for my next project.
I've been through everything I can find on the Internet but so far haven't found what I'm looking for.
It might end up as something I have to build them myself as the off the shelf ones are too expensive and don't look up to much.
If anyone has built these rudders before I'd be most grateful for any help or advice you can offer me.
Many thanks In advance
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I've been through everything I can find on the Internet but so far haven't found what I'm looking for.
It might end up as something I have to build them myself as the off the shelf ones are too expensive and don't look up to much.
If anyone has built these rudders before I'd be most grateful for any help or advice you can offer me.
Many thanks In advance
Kind regards
Mike
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