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PCF 314
PCF 314 is a scratch built Vietnam era fast patrol craft in 1/16 scale. Construction is largely thin plywood. Hull is plank on frame. Power is from two 540 size motors. Nimh batteries 9.6 volts. Operating features include running lights and searchlight, rotating radar and steering wheel at open rear steering position turns with rudder. Like all of my models has a custom carrying case.
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4 months ago
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Covid 19
This was built during Covid 19 shut down. It was modified from a Zippkits tugster kit that I had around.
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3 years ago
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Mermaid sport fisherman
Mermaid is built from a fibreglass hull I purchased on ebay. I saw it several times and finally gave in and purchased it. It is from "bhc" and it is a good quality product. They have many types of hulls but no plans so you are on your own. I decided it would be a sport fisherman with a cuddy cabin and outboard motor. I made many cardboard patterns till I was satisfied.
I always wanted to try an outboard. Motor shell was purchased from Graupner and fitted with an Astro 05 motor that I had on hand. (I may change that).
Haven't really tried it yet, but goes well in the Jacuzzi. It not quite finished yet
Graphics are by "Callies" they are an internet company that will make you anything you want at a reasonable price.
They were very understanding and cooperative. I highly recommend them. It was much cheaper and easier than buying your own vinyl cutter
Commodore-H
5 years ago
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(Naval Ship) Sprinkles
Sprinkles is a scratch built U.S. Coast Guard PWB, patrol waterways boat.
Operating features include; searchlight and running lights, revolving blue emergency light, rotating radar, and a water monitor that fires 10-15 feet and can
I studied various styles of water monitors and finally decided on one that is a composite of several types. Bending the tubing was difficult, nozzle was made on Unimat. Power is from Sig "gas passer" pump.
I purchased the rotating beacon on ebay and power is from 5V voltage regulator. (Motor: Electrofly) (ESC: Viper) (10/10)
Commodore-H
7 years ago
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(Working Vessel) Sprinkles
Latest boat still under construction is Coast Guard PWB. There was a kit at one time but mine is scratch built. When finished it will feature working; running lights, searchlight and rotating beacon as well as operating water monitor and radar. (Motor: electrofly 600) (ESC: mtronics) (10/10)
Commodore-H
8 years ago
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(Pleasure Craft) Milkshake
This little guy was built about 40 years ago. it is based on a ABS hull that was part of a Sterling kit made many years ago. I used the hull and just made up the rest. Originally it had a hedge clipper motor now it has a robbe motor and runs on 8 2/3 aa batteries. it is one of my favorites runners because it is little and really fast and maneuverable. Generally runs rings around other boats
Currently it is on it third refit. (Motor: robbe) (ESC: mtronics) (10/10)
Commodore-H
8 years ago
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(Naval Ship) DEFIANCE
This an Asheville class gunboat. Hull is fiberglass and was purchased. Everything else is scratch built. Operating features include radar, lights, smoke, rotating forward turrent and anchor (Motor: Mabuchi (surplus)) (10/10)
Commodore-H
8 years ago
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(Racing Boat) Dr. Louise
Purchased on eBay as a complete wreck. Totally done over and ready to go but haven't sailed it yet (Motor: Outboard) (10/10)
Commodore-H
8 years ago
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(Naval Ship) Dr. Louise
Was originally a kit but highly modified.
Operating features include two operating radars, lights (mast head battle lights searchlights, running lights. Forward gun rotates and fires live black powder, barrel is spring mounted and recoiled. Sound effects, horns and battle station alarm. Exocet missile launcher fire bottle rockets. (Motor: Falcon) (ESC: Graupner) (10/10)
Commodore-H
8 years ago
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(Working Vessel) Dr. Louise
Scratch built admirals barge
Wood hull. Simple model easy to transport and operate. At top speed much too fast, half of boat lifts out of the water surprising and fun (Motor: Robbe) (ESC: Viper) (10/10)
Commodore-H
8 years ago
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(Working Vessel) Orca
Scratch built Orca from movie "Jaws"
Built from one 2 x 4!
" We're gonna need a bugger boat"
seeing my models people often ask if its a kit, and how much does it cost. Here I am holding the kit, one piece of wood, price $1.85
Here is the Orca in its carrying case. I found that this kind of carrier works well for me. it allows me to carry the boat in one hand leaving the other free to open doors, etc .It also makes it easy to put the boat down and pick it up again and protects it during transport. (Motor: Scratch built) (ESC: Viper) (10/10)
Commodore-H
8 years ago
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Operating horn
I'd like install a working horn in several of my models, but haven't found the right one yet. I tried one from RAM, but volume is too low. I tried many things to increase the volume but no success. To be heard outside on the lake you need it pretty loud. Don't like spending too much on this.
Anyone have any good suggestions?
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6 years ago
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jumpugly,
You probably several new models for that
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Another really terrible question!
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i am sure you will be pleased with Callie's graphics
if there is any problems. she will correct it.
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Forget about decals!
No question about it, best source of graphics for best price
Callie Graphics, in the US.
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Did you hear what happed when a man didn't pay his bill for exorcism? He was repossessed.
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The invisible man married the invisible women, the kids weren't much to look at either
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๐ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
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Great video, Har!
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Two atoms walk into a bar and one says, " oh, oh I lost and electron"
Another answers, "are you sure?"
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I went to a psychiatrist and said, 'doctor nobody will talk to me"
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Good question, however
also, not a model boat question
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yes, Lake Louise is beautiful, it is in Canada
It has nothing to do with model boats
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well done, a beautiful piece of work
best of luck sailing
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Another comment; (you can tell me to shut up if you don't like the idea)
I generally don't care for a deck with "printed line planking". I would cover the deck with real wooden strips for a much nicer effect.
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That's a nicer looking boat than the one in the kit, seems like a feasible challenging project. It has some rally interesting features You can't go wrong as long as you like it. I make modifications to every model I make. I carefully study plans and pictures and then do it the way I like it. . Anyhow. every boat has field modifications. Remember no one is ever going to measure your boat and compare it to some standard. You can use CAD (cardboard aided design) to mock it up. Measure the hull and decide a scale to work in. Also there is no rush.
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That seems like a feasible challenging project.
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๐ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
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You have an opportunity to do many things with this boat. No one says you have to follow any specific plans. It just has to please you. If the bulwark is not good, put a railing instead. You could dump the entire superstructure and make it into trawler/yacht. Let your imagination go wild.
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Hi Roycv
Many years ago my wife and I visited Australia. We stayed several days at a hotel that was on a coral atoll to see the Great Barrier Reef. We flew out to the place on a helicopter and sailed back to Cairns on a catamaran, it was a beautiful boat, maybe it was the same one?
We also visited Daintree, there we stayed in treehouse hotel. It was fabulous except I recall there were lots of mosquitoes. They seldom mention that kind of thing in the brochure. We also did an exciting nocturnal river tour. There were a lot of crocodiles in that river, shine a flashlight and their eyes reflect red. There were red eyes everywhere.
We like to travel and prefer to see natural things. In Tasmania we went to Kangaroo Island where we enjoyed seeing all kinds of wildlife. They have an aquatic animal which is a cross between a beaver and a duck, a platypus. Platypus's are monotremes, "mammals" that lay eggs. males have venomous spurs. It was great to see them in the wild.
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I looked around to see if I could find interesting about a 19 century lifeboat. I though it was unlikely that I would find a photo of one. Then I ran across this.
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๐ For a 'bit of a laff' :-)
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Here's one
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Very nice work.
Which way do the life boat get stowed, upside down or right side up and covered. That would make a difference on how the are made.
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You are correct Chum. Real intelligence beats artificial intelligence again
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Wow! Got it!
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๐ Monthly competition for electro driven boats
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I am with you ROYcv. The competitions are never fair. There are just too many variables. Often they lead to bad feelings. Forget the competition let's just get together and have fun.
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AI posts many questions about TV and movies.
Can we also have some questions related to model boats?
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Crisis
Trump canโt hold pencil in his ear
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๐ Hospital
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Sincere sympathies
Wish you a speedy recovery
Been there myself
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RMS Servia os the correct answer, SS Great Britain was made of iron.
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Yes, was asked not long ago, I guess it is still the busiest port
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