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    πŸ“ Jervis Bay
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch building Jervis Bay Pre War period. Still work required to finish her.

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    πŸ’¬ Re: MV Overchurch
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    The hull was scratch built from templates. I have a set of Basic plans showing plan and side elevation only

    πŸ’¬ Re: MV Overchurch
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    I have a set of basic plans showing a plan and side elevation but no front and stern views. I have used photos on you tube to get the finer details of the model. She took me four months to build. She sails extremely well especially on windy days. I could get the plans copied but not sure of the cost. If you are interested I could get you a quotation to copy and post the plans. You can contact me by email : davidhgreatbatch@talktalk.net

    πŸ“ MV Overchurch
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch built 1/48 scale Mersey Ferry, can be fully iluminated. Twin shaft drive fitted with MFA RE 385 motors x 2, Mtroniks Viper Marine 20 ESC's and powered by a 7.2v 3300Ah NiMh battery.

    πŸ“ MV Overchurch
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    MV Overchurch fully finished with passengers on board cruising on our local park pool

    πŸ“ MV Overchurch
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Finally Finished my scratched built model of MV Overchurch

    πŸ“ MV Overchurch
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Build sequence of my 1/48 scale MV Overchurch

    πŸ“ MV Overchurch Sea Trials
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    First time in the water for my 1/48 scratch built model of MV Overchurch Mersey Ferry. No extra ballast required and she responded well to the transmitter.

    πŸ“ MV Overchurch
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Just the stern seating and then she is ready for her sea trials

    πŸ’¬ Re: TSS Manxman
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch built

    πŸ“ MV Overchurch
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    My lockdown project MV Overchurch (Mersey Ferry) 1/48 scale scratch built, radio controlled. Still a bit of work needed to finish her

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    πŸ“ SS Jervis Bay
    4 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Plenty of time to spent on my latest project in view of the current situation

    πŸ“ TSS Manxman
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    "Manxman"
    down the club waters today

    πŸ“ PS Waverley
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Nice day sailing down the pool today with my Model of
    PS Waverley

    πŸ“ Mersey ferry hull
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Wanted a1960s onwards Mersey ferry grp hul

    πŸ’¬ Pride Of Hythe
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Beethoven Symphony #6 in F, I Think

    πŸ“ Pride Of Hythe
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    1/96 Linkspan Model Constructed By D H Greatbatch

    πŸ“ MV Rhapsody
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Sea trials of my 1/15 scale model of a Freeman 32 Mk1 river cruiser

    πŸ“ M.V. Rhapsody
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    1/15 scale scratch built model of my boat (Freeman 32 Mk1) Rhapsody.

    πŸ“ Pride Of Hythe
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    A nice day spent on the pool with Pride Of Hythe. This is her first run with passengers and cars on board😊.

    πŸ’¬ MV Balmoral
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    48 inches long

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    πŸ“ MV Balmoral
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    M.V. Balmoral down the boating pool yesterday in good weather conditions.

    πŸ“ looking for a Mersey Ferry Model
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Where could I purchase a grp hull for one of these ferries

    πŸ“ Pride Of Hythe
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Pride of Hythe first sea trials 21/02/2018. Linkspan 1/96 model kit, took 4 months to build. Triple props and bow thruster. She handled well and had a good accurate speed.

    πŸ“ (Pleasure Craft) Juliette II
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch Built on a modified Deans Marine GRP hull. Upper works built from wood. Juliette II is still available for hire on the Norfolk Broads (Motor: MFA RE 385) (ESC: Mtroniks Viper Marine 20) (7/10)

    πŸ“ (Naval Ship) HMS Sussex
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch Built on a Fleetscale GRP hull. Drive to all 4 props and illuminations. Built her over 20 years ago but still looks good (Motor: MFA RE 385 x 4) (ESC: Mtroniks Viper Marine 25) (8/10)

    πŸ“ (Other) MV Balmoral
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch built on a GRP hull (Models By Design) can be fully iluminated and build as seen in 2013 (Motor: MFA RE 385 x 2) (ESC: Mtroniks Viper Marine 25) (8/10)

    πŸ“ (Other) PS Waverley
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch Built on a GRP hull using a geared motor and plastic chain to drive two paddles. Took 5 years to build and she is 10 years old. She was built as seen in 1973 (Motor: MFA Torpedo 500 Motor and Gearbox) (ESC: Mtroniks Viper Marine 25) (8/10)

    πŸ“ (Other) TSS Manxman
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    Scratch built on a "Models By Design" GRP hull. Has rotating radar and can be fully iluminated. (Motor: MFA RE 385 (4.5-15v) Motor) (ESC: Mtroniks Viper Marine 20) (8/10)

    πŸ“ Pride Of Hythe
    6 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ davidhgreatbatch ( Warrant Officer)
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    My latest project, P&O Ferry "Pride Of Hythe" Built from a Linkspan Model kit.
    Nearly finished and awaiting sea trials down our club waters.



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