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📝 TRIUMPH (CG-52301) USCG Type F MLB
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ADDED A 3/16" DOUBLE WIDE RUBSTRAKE ON THE PORT HULL. NOT SURE IF I LIKE IT, WE'LL SEE.
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💬 CG-52301 "TRIUMPH"
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Wow, sir I must say I'm humbled. I was under the impression that all Surfmen were lost. I will reference that link right now, thank you.
After ref site:
That was a wonderful article and his recollection of that night shed new light on my research. As a Guardsman that spent all his career in the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard, and 13 civilian years in Santa Barbara, I
hadn't learned about the 52' Type F's until I was laid up on disability. A search for USCG RC boats led me to Barracuda RC Boats in NC. Alex Sheen
offered a USCG boat kit of an MLB that I wasn't aware of-the 52' Type F.
Until then, the 44 was my fave, it still is, but now I'm obsessed with the history surrounding those two boats. Thanks again 40533, btw, it's so cool that you sailed to Cape D on 44331. Can you post a pic of her?
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That was a wonderful article and his recollection of that night shed new light on my research. As a Guardsman that spent all his career in the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard, and 13 civilian years in Santa Barbara, I
hadn't learned about the 52' Type F's until I was laid up on disability. A search for USCG RC boats led me to Barracuda RC Boats in NC. Alex Sheen
offered a USCG boat kit of an MLB that I wasn't aware of-the 52' Type F.
Until then, the 44 was my fave, it still is, but now I'm obsessed with the history surrounding those two boats. Thanks again 40533, btw, it's so cool that you sailed to Cape D on 44331. Can you post a pic of her?
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💬 Passenger Liner Normandie
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU1 Nice detail, sir. I wish I'd had this model when I wrote my 12th
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📝 TRIUMPH (CG-52301) USCG Type F MLB
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Laser cut kit from Barracuda RC Boats, N Carolina, USA. Baltic birch plywood false keel, ribs/frames, hull sheathing, deck and cabins. No formal plans; I was able to source a handful of B&W archival photos from the USCG website. Fortunately I was able to procure a motherload of archival photos and a few hard to read layout drawings from Mr. Timothy Dring, LCDR, USN (Ret.). He is co-author of "American Coastal Rescue Craft", which is the "bible" if you will, of such. I do sometimes thank the internet. I am certain that without his assistance, my efforts on this wouldn't have been as enjoyable.
The kit was also void of fittings, which I was aware of prior to purchase, so I invested in a 3D printer. That I've used to a limited degree, due to searching for parts in the correct file format is mind-numbing! I have globally sourced fittings; USA, UK, ASIA. As a matter of fact, the searchlights I got from this Model Boat Shop were 3D printed, and I was able to fit 5mm LEDs into them.
I'd like to get a couple more and put some superbright 12v LED drone lamps
in them for use on my 35" towboat. Many deck fittings are handmade when possible, the cleats and fairleads are from Cornwall Boats, UK. (Very reasonable & diverse source, if you didn't already know.)
I try to keep wood natural when detail allows it, as I never have enjoyed painting over natural grain. Her decks are covered with 1/16" scribed basswood sheathing from earthandtree.com, which is normally used for wainscoting dollhouse walls. All my boats that have wood decks are covered with scribed sheathing; I feel it makes 'em look "sexy". Believe it or not, the idea for wainscoting came from finding 3/16" at Hobby Lobby's
dollhouse department. A couple of feet x 3.5" was about $16, so I found a less expensive source that also had more selections (earthandtree.com)
The rail stanchions are 3/16" square dowels with 2 corners rounded over on the Dremel router table. Leaving their base square, I fit a square peg into a round hole with no glue to facilitate removal, and also for ease of replacing broken ones, which is inevitable. The rail is 1/16" brass rod that also is readily removable. The stern rail is stationary on the lower half, and the chain & wire stanchions are removable for towing ops.
The deck coamings and knuckle are African mahogany strips, other mahogany accents came from leftovers of a prior build. I also try on all my boats, to incorporate vintage leftover scribed sheathing salvaged from my late Father's builds, so I know he's got a part in my builds. Note-the raised deck section between the aft ladder trunk and towing bit is actually a laminated deckhouse he made for the Frigate Essex. Unfortunately, he was unable to build that kit due to Alzheimer's disease in his latter years.
(I blame that mostly on the hazardous fumes from the airplane "dope" & glue he used when building RC planes in the 60s & 70s.) I use polyurethane instead of resin due to COPD, 37 yrs of smoking, I quit 2.5 yrs ago.
The driveline consists of: 775 Johnson DC main (3500 RPM@12V), Harbor Models 4mm x 14" shaft w/brass stuffing box, Raboesch 75mm 5-blade brass wheel (not OEM), 5mm U-joint couplers, Dimart 320A fan-cooled ESC.
Handmade wooden teardrop rudder on a 3/8" sternpost, 1/4" tiller arm steered by a Halcion sail winch servo and cable system. Flysky 6 channel.
The nav lights and other illumination are Lighthouse 9v LEDs, also a GoolRC Receiver controlled flashing blue Law Enforcement light.
Obviously, I put the cart before the horse and completed the topsides and below deck before finishing the outer hull, but the Wx and season change dictated such. Can't wait for Spring!
The kit was also void of fittings, which I was aware of prior to purchase, so I invested in a 3D printer. That I've used to a limited degree, due to searching for parts in the correct file format is mind-numbing! I have globally sourced fittings; USA, UK, ASIA. As a matter of fact, the searchlights I got from this Model Boat Shop were 3D printed, and I was able to fit 5mm LEDs into them.
I'd like to get a couple more and put some superbright 12v LED drone lamps
in them for use on my 35" towboat. Many deck fittings are handmade when possible, the cleats and fairleads are from Cornwall Boats, UK. (Very reasonable & diverse source, if you didn't already know.)
I try to keep wood natural when detail allows it, as I never have enjoyed painting over natural grain. Her decks are covered with 1/16" scribed basswood sheathing from earthandtree.com, which is normally used for wainscoting dollhouse walls. All my boats that have wood decks are covered with scribed sheathing; I feel it makes 'em look "sexy". Believe it or not, the idea for wainscoting came from finding 3/16" at Hobby Lobby's
dollhouse department. A couple of feet x 3.5" was about $16, so I found a less expensive source that also had more selections (earthandtree.com)
The rail stanchions are 3/16" square dowels with 2 corners rounded over on the Dremel router table. Leaving their base square, I fit a square peg into a round hole with no glue to facilitate removal, and also for ease of replacing broken ones, which is inevitable. The rail is 1/16" brass rod that also is readily removable. The stern rail is stationary on the lower half, and the chain & wire stanchions are removable for towing ops.
The deck coamings and knuckle are African mahogany strips, other mahogany accents came from leftovers of a prior build. I also try on all my boats, to incorporate vintage leftover scribed sheathing salvaged from my late Father's builds, so I know he's got a part in my builds. Note-the raised deck section between the aft ladder trunk and towing bit is actually a laminated deckhouse he made for the Frigate Essex. Unfortunately, he was unable to build that kit due to Alzheimer's disease in his latter years.
(I blame that mostly on the hazardous fumes from the airplane "dope" & glue he used when building RC planes in the 60s & 70s.) I use polyurethane instead of resin due to COPD, 37 yrs of smoking, I quit 2.5 yrs ago.
The driveline consists of: 775 Johnson DC main (3500 RPM@12V), Harbor Models 4mm x 14" shaft w/brass stuffing box, Raboesch 75mm 5-blade brass wheel (not OEM), 5mm U-joint couplers, Dimart 320A fan-cooled ESC.
Handmade wooden teardrop rudder on a 3/8" sternpost, 1/4" tiller arm steered by a Halcion sail winch servo and cable system. Flysky 6 channel.
The nav lights and other illumination are Lighthouse 9v LEDs, also a GoolRC Receiver controlled flashing blue Law Enforcement light.
Obviously, I put the cart before the horse and completed the topsides and below deck before finishing the outer hull, but the Wx and season change dictated such. Can't wait for Spring!
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💬 lucky find
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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💬 Tug - Made for taking photos of club boats
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! Great idea!
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💬 Sir William Hoy
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! She has great lines and a majestic profile in the water.
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💬 Zwart Zee
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! it's great when statics are given life.
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💬 Caldercraft Riverman
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! That vessel is unique. Well done sir!
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💬 Empire Raymond.
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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💬 This Is The lass that can
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! it's great to get the kids involved!
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💬 the lass that can
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! She's a beauty!
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💬 oakgarth ,doug the tug and a small seaport tug
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! I also love the test tank, I'm investing in a 12 x 6'er next spring. My latest builds are getting too big for the tub!
It's great that you get your kids involved; I feel that RC is by far the best
entertainment: Helos, planes, trains, autos & especially BOATS!
Heck with the video games I say!
My gr'daughter loves learning to fly the helo or me chasing her around with it. My goal is to get good enough to land on the tiny flight deck of my 1:48
USCG 210' Cutter while underway, without getting wet, of course.
HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY!
It's great that you get your kids involved; I feel that RC is by far the best
entertainment: Helos, planes, trains, autos & especially BOATS!
Heck with the video games I say!
My gr'daughter loves learning to fly the helo or me chasing her around with it. My goal is to get good enough to land on the tiny flight deck of my 1:48
USCG 210' Cutter while underway, without getting wet, of course.
HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY!
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💬 Bourbon Orca
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! Very well done scratch build sir. I especially enjoy her name.
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💬 Anteo
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! Your deck planking is exquisite!
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💬 "AMERICAN"
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! The towing and mooring lines are great detail, and the marlinspike is great nautical jewelry.
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💬 DHULIA
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! Does your spouse miss having no forced air in the car?
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💬 KATRINA
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! That is a fine boat with every attention to detail. I especially love the fact that you have the proper dayshapes hoisted.
I am a USCG Veteran, QM3(SM)
I am a USCG Veteran, QM3(SM)
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💬 Sct. Knud (St. Canute)
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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💬 a trio of rtr,s
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! They look wonderful rafted alongside each other.
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💬 J. R. More
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! Very beautiful build sir!
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💬 strongbow
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! She's superb!
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💬 AL KHUBAR 3
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! Very well done sir.I also have used an Action P94 unit and
found how versatile it is.
found how versatile it is.
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💬 DOUGLAS GREG TUG SAN PEDRO
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU CHIEF!
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💬 egrete - Rhine pusher tug.
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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That is avery nice pusher, sir. I have built one VAC-U-BOAT 22" HiPS kit and a 35" Dumas American Beauty. Both were given my boat shop's paint scheme (ILLINIWEK MARINE). I am multitasking on a couple boats, and one is another US Western river towboat, scratchbuilt up from a salvaged Dumas
Am. Beauty hull. (That hull was temp scrapped when my xacto knife got away from me trimming the deck knuckle.) My plan is to fit a telescoping
pilothouse which is common to upper Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio rivers.
My dilemma is the method of operating the pilothouse lift; can you advise with any info please? I thought of a linear servo w/worm gear maybe.
HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY
Am. Beauty hull. (That hull was temp scrapped when my xacto knife got away from me trimming the deck knuckle.) My plan is to fit a telescoping
pilothouse which is common to upper Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio rivers.
My dilemma is the method of operating the pilothouse lift; can you advise with any info please? I thought of a linear servo w/worm gear maybe.
HAVE A SAFE RC BOATING DAY
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💬 OCEANIC also built by Richard Romanus
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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What a nice find & good friend!
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📝 TRIUMPH (CG-52301)
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I found out that expended synthetic wine bottle corks serve well as boat fenders. I usually never throw anything away, just in case it has a purpose.
The funny thing is, I have numerous boxes of this stuff, and most of it has been forgotten! Reckon it's time to do some filtering.
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The funny thing is, I have numerous boxes of this stuff, and most of it has been forgotten! Reckon it's time to do some filtering.
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💬 dusseldorf fireboat
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! That fireboat is amazing!
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💬 Wm. Lyon Mackenzie
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! What a fine vessel!
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💬 34" Fireboat with Sunderland Flying Boat
8 years ago by 🇺🇸 circle43nautical ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BRAVO ZULU! WELL DONE
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