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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.
Commodore-H
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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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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5 years ago
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I got it, I got it! Hooray! Yippeee!!
Good old Archimedes, I knew it was him!
One straight for me
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Excellent suggestion bombero! Extra credit for that
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Looks like 88% got this wrong. We were all outsmarted by AI again!
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Coming along well, looking really good.
I never heard of of Jurmo class, (I never heard of a lot of things) so I looked it up. Quite an interesting subject, and unique choice for a model. Now that the steering wheel is in, its almost finished. ๐
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Oops, sorry didnโt mention soldering. Many of my fittings are made of brass and are soldered. Masts are generally brass so small parts can be attached with solder. Railings are soldered
Bet AI never heard of solder
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My answer isโฆโฆ.I use everything. If there is no hurry, fresh clean wood, I use yellow waterproof carpenters glue. If I am joining unlike materials, wood to metal, for example itโs epoxy. Need to just stick a little piece on, CA. Occasionally to avoid squeeze-out on painted surface, I choose double-stick tape. Modern double-stick tape isnโt like the stuff you use for Christmas presents, a little piece holds like iron. Whatever is best for the job.
AI never built an R/C boat.
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You mean the Titanic didn't blow up?
Oh wait, that was the Mayflower๐คฃ๐๐๐
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You are right Rowen
Right answer is wrong again
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๐ Sea rover cabin cruiser
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I generally buy window material from stationary store, (Staples). I buy plastic file folders which are available in various colors. I prefer light blue or green which resembles tinted glass. So far it has seemed durable and is bendable. To secure it I use โcanopy cementโ for airplanes.
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Yes boat is comfortable, it's sailing in a hot tub
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Finally put in in the water. It didnโt roll over and sink, looks ok to me, Iโll have to wait for warmer weather. The current motors, (pun) are mabuchi 555โs in direct drive, eBay. I was not well impressed at how much water they churned with 35mm props, and 11.1 V. I will change that
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Now there is a model boat enthusiast
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Not exactly a shipwreck Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine and went down in just 12 minutes, with 300 of her crew going down with the ship. With few lifeboats, many of the remaining 900 faced death by exposure or shark attack until they were spotted three days later by a U.S. Navy patrol plane. By the time they were reached by rescuers, only 317 of the crew of 1,196 aboard were still alive. The Indianapolis was on secret mission to deliver the atom bomb to Tinian, so it's position was not known.
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Excellent, very well done.
Builders should keep in mind kit instructions are often guidelines and suggestions. It's your boat, you can do it any way you like. The only person you have to please is you.
I am a scratch builder, I follow the plans unless there is something I don't like, if there is, then I change it. Every model is individualized to my taste.
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I got it right today, I was happy with that.
Then I noticed 100% of the scholars on this site also got it right I am glad I wasnโt the only one to get it wrong
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Also might be called "the left side of the boat"
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Of course it was Heihachiro Togo, I was there. I am old, I remember that.
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What an awful question!!!
It's a war memorial!!
Because the Arizona is considered to be a memorial, it is unlawful for divers to enter the ship, so careful egresses are made using underwater rovers that document interior conditions.
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Great looking wheelhouse. Keep up the good work.๐๐
I generally donโt detail interiors, I agree with the other fella. I head to the local office supply store and buy file folders in appropriate colors of transparent plastic.
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My wife was looking over my shoulder, first she said "what is it" , but then she got it immediately "gravy boat."
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I am doing great. So far I got one in a row.
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I scratch build everything.
I have a nice little table saw I use often. Sometimes I also use a razor saw and sometimes a jig saw. Therefore I agree the correct answer is Titanic
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Itโs all gravy now
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YES!
I got it, I got it. It was tough
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๐ Sterling Lumba-Lumba
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Spring is coming, So far, so good.
Congratulations, did you christen her?
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Nice boat, good luck to you. This will take a while๐
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๐ Small lifeboat
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I was glad to hear you were able to find something to purchase that suited your needs. It was great that other modelers were willing to help out. I am also curious to see what you needed and purchased. Such problems make model ship building interesting and challenging. In the past faced with problems I did the most logical thing, "I faked it". I carved something and covered with canvas until I came up with something better.
Recently I needed 1/4" wide, half round rubber strip for a gunwale rail. I searched extensively for a long time. I didn't know what to call it. I didn't want a 50 foot roll. The answer was some stuff used for automotive molding.
Here's a picture. This stuff may like look right on a tugboat also.
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๐ We were on Vacation, and passing through Tucson, AZ. Decided to see if Dumas had a showroom.
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That looks like Genesis, The Garden of Eden for R/C boats.
Many model companies have come and gone but Dumas endures.โกโกโก
I wonder how many dogbone universals they have sold?
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๐ฌ Re: (Naval Ship) DEFIANCE
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Sure Alex
I built this one about 40 years ago. Power is twin Mabuchi 850 size motors 12V with 2:1 speed reduction by belt drive.
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