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    HMS Nelson
    A challenge that I couldn't get into so finally started. My stepson bought this and then decided that it was not his forte so now down to me. My wife's father served on Nelson during the war- so no pressure !!. Just installed the prop shafts and now working on the rudder fitting. This will be interesting as the actual location holes aren't lined up. As this is going to be rc,slowly slowly as the saying goes. Kit is Trumpeter, scale 1:200
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    1 year ago
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    Charity shop find
    Our neighbour saw this in a charity shop and thought I might be able to create something. Eventually came up with this -a sort of coal barge with a working crane, basically constructed from whatever scraps I had around the garage. Sails Very nicely and happy with the results
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    1 year ago
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    Veron trawler
    Hi everyone, some photos of my Veron trawler circa late 1960's which I was given to complete by a friend who was no longer able to finish it due to health issues. Had been sat in his left for at least 20 years. The mice had enjoyed the build plans plus some of the ship. Diesel engine was seized and wiring shot, age and mice related.
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    Billing Calypso
    Picked this up at our first scale meet of the season early April, too much going on at the moment, but eventually managed to start this evening. The kit is over 20yrs old, was started and then put on "hold" by the previous owner. Hull is already assembled as was the observation chamber which was situated at the bow. As this "lends " itself to being lit internally, I have removed the brass observation windows plus the one on the bow and then attached some clear acetate on the back of them to make this forward area watertight. The observation chamber now glued in place, spraying to be carried out once this is dry and the "windows " can then be reinstated. Going to be a long job but looking forward to the build.
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    6 days ago
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    Gravy boat
    A fun project to hopefully bring a smile . Picked this up for the grand sum of £2.99. A "bit " unsteady afloat, however some ballast will sort this out. Initial problem is trying to make a suitable hole for the prop shaft in the ceramic. Think I need to invest in some new drill bits as taking longer than I thought it would. More to follow
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    4 months ago
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    DAMEN SEA AXE
    Couldn't resist this, spotted this for £20 & picked up tonight for a winter project, as if I didn't have enough . Came with a 600 brushed motor, additional tamya plugs and additional prop. Needs a bit of TLC and a makeover, possibly looking at the sea rescue version but no decision yet. Watch this space
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    6 months ago
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    Osprey fishing boat
    Have taken on this project recently for a gentleman who due to health issues was no longer able to finish this off. He passed it on to a neighbour of his who in turn, contacted our club and the rest so to speak is history. So with that in mind, having sorted out a few pressing matters boat wise, I've put the Ark and steam punk project to one side for the time so that I can concentrate on this. Trying to make a photo blog for the gentleman who started this as not sure what the state of play is regarding his health. So that's the background, now for the build. The hull has been well constructed alongside the start of a wheelhouse and some other deck fittings. I've so far cut out a false deck which I can now start to add the decking with appropriate access to the interior for the rc. Managed to find a spare motor this evening and now lined up with the prop shaft. Hopefully a bit more tomorrow, trying to work around work again .
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    9 months ago
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    Genesis
    Well in-between the recycling project and HMS Nelson, I've been toying with the idea of Noah's Ark. Initially I'd created one out of cardboard and coffee stirrers according to the biblical dimensions and when building in N gauge worked out to be approximately 1m or 3'in old money. The idea at the time was for the door to open and for an elephant to be on the inside. The main "house"would lift off and offer an inside view of holding pens etc and underneath that would be the rc. So anyway, I decided to make a start. Firstly a suitable donor was required. Decided that a scratch built aircraft carrier that I no longer sail was ideal. As you can see, the size is comparable - a little longer than required but this can be cut back and reshaped. Hull to deck level on both vessels is roughly the same. Many different descriptions of the Ark are out there, I'm with a little "artistic licence "going to curve in both ends as this appears to be a somewhat favoured view. The propulsion method is via two motors which were fixed to the underside of the original aircraft carrier. When I did sail this, it created very little wake which is ideal as of course Noah's Ark had no propulsion of any kind. However, that sort of defeats the object for using at the club. It's a bit of fun, so I'll see how it goes.
    Doogle
    12 months ago
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    Steam Punk recycle ♻️ project
    A slight deviation for the moment from HMS Nelson. With so many cartons/containers and waste plastic around, I thought I'd have a go at a Steam Punk submarine. Not sure which route I'll take wether it'll be static or rc. Any name suggestions?
    Doogle
    11 months ago
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    Hms Nelson
    TRUMPETÈER 1/200 Well a couple of photos of the progress so far. Prop shafts and rudder now installed motors which at present are 340 brushed lined up and dry running seems OK. Bit of vibration from the motor mounts at present, this was my first attempt at making a mount and probably require some more adjustment. Started on main superstructure now plus cutter boats and funnel. Great fun NOT with the brass pe fittings/definitely need glasses . Hopefully do some more tomorrow and during the week, whilst waiting for DVLA to respond
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    6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Slowly 🐌 🐌 getting there, helicopter 🚁 now nearly complete, as well as the diving chamber. Hopefully will be able to post some more updates soon. Had a little time in the garage/workshop this evening, but too many small pieces in various stages at the moment. I will eventually get my head around these instructions 😂😂

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    7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Just trying to catch up and seen your post Colin, my sincere condolences to you at this time. Thoughts and prayers with you my friend.

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    📝 I'm back, I think 🤔
    19 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Managed to make a start again. Radar/ mast nearing completion. Helicopter making slow progress as well as the diving chamber. Have added interior to the chopper as the original version is pretty basic. Then scratch built the cradle for the diving chamber as the original parts appear to have gone awol from when the kit was originally opened 20 plus years ago. Hopefully back on track, apart from having more blood tests and waiting now for another heart trace which will last for 48hrs this time. Might eventually find out why my pulse one moment is 123 and then drops down to 60 odd - all when I'm resting 🤔 😅.

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    23 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Still working on the Calypso, plus a submarine, needing to revamp my PT boat and the Orca. But as mentioned in earlier posts, the "ladies" come first and presently driving my wife to a chiropractor. If I don't look after her right, she'd kill me😂😂😂. That would defeat the whole object and the Calypso wouldn't get finished. Have a great weekend folk's.
    Hopefully can start some building again 😀

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    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Hi guy's, apologies for lack of participation at the moment. It's been extremely busy recently at work pus home life has been quite demanding at the moment with my wife's disability. Just to finish it off for the week, I had to take Doogle to the vet's yesterday and have him put to sleep. Companion and best friend for the past 12 years, we got him when he was 2.
    So excuse me if I'm absent for the moment, trust I'll be posting again soon

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    💬 Re: Live Steam Tugboat: Saito Hercules
    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Looks great, very realistic 👌

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    She looks lovely 😍 👌

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    According to the weather forecast today, could be looking for a tidal wave after 3 today. "Alexa " will probably be wrong as usual 😂

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    In four with clue 🧩

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    📝 Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Wrong today 😠😂

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Would have cast off in 4' needed the clue to unmoor

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    "Waiter, Waiter, what's this fly 🪰 doing in my soup 🍲?" "Back stroke I think Sir "🤣

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    On the mend 😊👍

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Made a start!

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Managed to fathom it out in 4 with a clue, have a great day everyone 😀

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    Educated guess for the day 😀

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Looks like you've got a bit of work there Fred, have fun. 👍

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    💬 Re: MM337 Thorneycroft MTB Model Boat Plan
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Only advice I can give is: just enjoy and don't rush, I'm sure that there's plenty of help here for you on this site. Looking forward to seeing your build 😊

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    What a fluke, got it in 5 with clue 😊

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    On the boat in 2

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    A little bit of free time has enabled me to "transplant " the smoke generator from HMS Nelson into the Calypso. Necessitated in making a removable shelf unit above the motors for the smoke generator to be located. Searched the scrap box 📦 to find suitable pipe etc for the outlet through the funnel, eventually using the plastic head cover from my wife's "sharp pen " for insulin: knew they'd come in handy one day 😀. Success 🙌. The whole deck area lifts out plus the helipad which is located separately via 4 steel pins 📌 allowing me in theory access without any problems 😀. Progress is resumed

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    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    A bit of wood filler and varnish, she'll be as good as new 😂. As you say, it certainly seems to be a different construction method from normal

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Good morning Wolle, what a beautiful finish, excellent job 👏 and congratulations 🎊. I've enjoyed following your build, so what's next 😀. Have a great day 😀

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Found mine in 4 with clue

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    She's looking really nice, waiting for the next installment. Keep up the excellent work 👏

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Thanks for the compliments jumpugly 😀

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Trying to catch up with everything at the moment, spent a couple of hours "trying "to identify the contents of the blister packs. Unfortunately nothing was labeled by Billing and the previous owner of this kit had already opened a lot of it to inspect. A long process of elimination starting with the most identifiable part's and slowly 🐌 narrowing it all down. Made use of a lot of takeaway dishes from the local Indian restaurant plus envelopes cut up to lable. A few outstanding bits but hopefully I can now restart the build 😊

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    In one, well that was a first😂

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Found a wake in 5 with clue, a slow day today 🙃

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    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Great news, take it easy and don't over do it. Looking forward to seeing photos of your "handiwork "👍

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