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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
2 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
4 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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?
Commodore-H
4 years ago
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π¬ Re: RC Boat trailer/stand
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Aluminum solder never worked for me either.
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π End strategy
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I heard you canβt take it with you, πso I am not going
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π Controlling Becker Rudders
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Fabulous
Like a butterfly, I'd like to see it running
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π Under the tree
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great gift
If I get anything, it is usually like aftershave or a
tie. Merry Christmas
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π Under the tree
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Wow!
She must really love you!
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π The Caltex Lumba makes progress
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Looks great, but you need a bigger (bathtub) porcelain test tank.
Those windows are tough especially in balsa wood, it always tears and shreds. I recall the Lumba Lumba has a fairly thick hull which makes the windows look funny anyhow. I would give serious consideration to just painting them on.
Another possibility is to make a separate strip with the windows neatly cut into it and then cut out a hull section and install the strip windows and all. You can make duplicates for both sides by using double face tape to secure two pieces of wood together. Then you can use thin plywood which would give better looking windows.
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π Hull glassing?
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sorry for your loss
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π¬ Re: Sterling Lumba is looking better!
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Great to see the Lumba lumba is still out there. The kit manufacturer, Sterling has been gone for so many years.
Looking really good, don't forget all the windows in the side of the hull.
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π Bow lettering
1 year ago by
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I bought vinyl lettering from someone on ebay.
The ad "sort of" assumed it was a persons name, but I contacted them and they were willing to make any name in any reasonable size, shape or color. Price was very reasonable.
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π motor to prop shaft connection.
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I always use universal flexible connectors to be safe. I prefer the ones from Dumas. They are two connectors linked by a nylon "dogbone". Order the smaller size, 1/8" and then drill the ends out to nay dimension you need.
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π sailing locations on Long Island
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Sorry, I was looking forward to their regatta
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π sailing locations on Long Island
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I know ESMM pond was closed for renovations last summer.
They should be good this year does it take two years to rix-up a pond?
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π sailing locations on Long Island
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Contact Empire State Model Mariners.
They sail in Bowne Park, Flushing New York.
They hold a model regatta every year and are a great bunch of guys. I am a displaced New Yorker living in Pottstown Pa. I try o attend every year.
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π¬ Re: Another excursion
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Fabulous work!
It doesn't get any better!
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π¬ Re: Hatch Coaming continued.
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Nice job, and some excellent detailed pictures.
That is a good looking little table saw, who makes that?
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π Vietnam Era PCF
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Thank you, I appreciate the help, however, Frank's Mosquito Boats closed many years ago.
Getting a 1/48 scale plastic model is also an excellent suggestion. So far, except for very high priced ones on ebay I haven't been able to find one.
Thanks again
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π Vietnam Era PCF
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I would like to build a Vietnam Era gunboat called a Swift boat or PCF. Original was 50 feet, I would like it to be in 1/12 scale. Finding full size plans has proved difficult. Floating Drydock has plans in 1/16 but I haven't found any others. Help me out guys, any suggestions?
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π¬ Re: Fletcher
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Wow! Really nice model, BIG! πππ
Can you tell me a little more about the motors and props. A large model takes signicant amount of power to move it what model are those motors? Do they get very hot quickly? I would be tempted use gear reduction to turn large props
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π U.S.C.G. Ports & Waterways Boat
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looks great! here is my version. Built from scratch. My features water monitor that can spray and rotate, and rotating beacon light. I made the radar exposed so I could make it operate. It's name is "Sprinkles"
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π Covid 19
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π¬ Re: Bionic Bill and his Bro `
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As a fellow pipe smoker I am truly impressed!
Very well done.πππ
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π Glue for Deck Fittings ?
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I have had success attaching deck fittings with double face tape. Modern versions of double stick tape is really robust, The advantage is there is no squeeze out as the often times is with any kind of glue. You can get thin double face tape at a craft store I have some that is only 1/8" wide. The good stuff really sticks hard and lasts. When applying it you must be sure not to touch the tape at all before you stick it and surfaces must be clean. Another advantage is that you can get things back off if you need to although with some difficulty.
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π Hints and Tips.
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Great spray booth. You look really nice too.
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π 1970 Super Ariston
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Thanks for your prompt reply. That explains the chrome plating.
I have tried several imitation chrome ideas that worked but never like the real thing. The $600 price is a little beyond my model boat budget.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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π 1970 Super Ariston
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Wow, looks great.
Keeping building, keep posting.
How do you chrome plate?
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π¬ Re: Ships wheel and skylights.
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I also enjoy making things out of leftovers and general trash. All of models are made mainly out scrap wood.
I am retired but I used to work. Sometime ago the place where I was working received an instrument in a large wooden box. Much to the chagrin of my colleagues I took the crate home saying I could make something out of it. No one took me seriously thinking what could he do with the useless junk.
Here is the result, took about a week. I know it's not a boat, just and example of what can be done with a shipping crate. Wood was not the best so just so minimum effort, Grandfather clocks are actually just a stack of three boxes. Took it back to work, when I retired they insisted on keeping it.
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π¬ Re: Progress, at least something good from this forced lockdown
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Torpedo tube doors are brilliant solution, well done.
Now keep going and finish the rest of it.
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π¬ Re: Airboat, getting back to it
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looks really good, nice color.
Let her rip!
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π¬ Re: Deans Marine PBR
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Coming along nicely. I also have kitty problems in that the cats always want to help me with building, As soon as I get to my workbench they are up there carefully inspecting my work for flaws.
Sometimes they type on the computer too ;
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π¬ Re: Airboat, getting back to it
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Great idea, landing gear, go for it.
A little different, what could possibly happen?
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