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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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    2 years 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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    2 years 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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    2 years ago
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    Casualty of war
    My stepson has been moving recently and in the process ended up damaging this fishing vessel that a great uncle of his ( long deceased) made for him when he was a lad . I was given this on Christmas day when he came over to see if I can do anything with it. Initial inspection is that this was primarily a plastic kit, vacuum hull and wooden fittings, deck house etc. No idea who the manufacturer is/was. Will have to put this on the "production line" till I get the time to work on it
    Doogle
    25 days ago
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    When 2 become 1
    And another project to work on. I have a scratch built "frigate " which I tried experimenting on with dazzle camouflage. Mainly constructed from balsa for the hull and superstructure made from odds and ends in the world renowned "spares box " . All worked as only a very simple 2 channel set up. I also have a French built model which I'd bought for the grand sum of £5.00. A nice little runner, unfortunately the deck never really fitted that well and continually leaked resulting in it becoming an impromptu submarine after getting swamped at the lake. As soon as it was rescued from the depths of the lake, and dried out, I had tried to reseal but unfortunately it's never been truly resolved. So with this in mind plus needing a bit of shelf space, I decided that I will combine the 2. Going to be a fun project. The aim will be to basically use the hull of the frigate as this is definitely watertight and transfer the superstructure of the "submarine" . The hull being balsa will also be lighter so when completed I should also have a nice turn of speed
    Doogle
    3 days ago
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    Submarine, type 1x c/40 U190
    Fancied a different challenge so picked this up a little while ago. Now that the Calypso is complete and I have space again, just started this build. As you can see from the box it measures in at 51cm or just under 2 foot in old money . This will be a first as I've never built a submarine, I have some tiny motors which I will try to fit, these have come off my old steampunk which in principle worked but not as I'd wanted so these if they fit will be repurposed. Also a mini esc which should fit. Not sure about servo for the rudder due to space, but hey ho, this is a bit of an experiment for me. At the end of the day if this doesn't work, I get to practice not only with the mechanics but also with my newly acquired airbrush. So far, the 2 halves of the hull have been joined and the "cowlings/covers for the prop shafts. Any cracks have been filled and sanded, next check to make sure all is watertight and then I'll look at installing the motors etc. Fun times ahead
    Doogle
    22 days ago
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    Push tug rescue
    One of my first attempts at building from scratch, although my rc "expertise " was very limited and I couldn't get it to work properly, so shelved for the duration. Now brought back to "life " as the need for a "rescue craft" /on the odd occasion when at the lake on my own-I always take a spare vessel and tx with me, but nosing a striken boat back to shore with a "pointy bow " is difficult . So stripped out the rudder, realigned the prop tube as that wasn't central and replaced the water cooled motor which was ineffectual with a brushed motor, possibly a 340 from the spares box . Hopefully I can finish off this weekend and give it a test run
    Doogle
    2 months ago
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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.
    Doogle
    2 months 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
    Doogle
    8 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
    Doogle
    10 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 .
    Doogle
    1 year 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
    1 year 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
    1 year 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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    1 year ago
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    💬 Re: Billing Boats Boulogne Etaples
    1 day ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Looks lovely, a lot of detail 👌

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    📝 Ready
    3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Finally finished, a quick test float this evening, just need a bit more time to retest the electrics ⚡ and then to the lake

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    💬 Re: Big Chill Pontoon Boat 1:8 - 3D Printed
    3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Liked the video 👏

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    📝 Happy Days 😊
    5 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Hi Ronald, apologies for late response. Yes I do/did drive buses 🚌 up until April 2023 when I was misdiagnosed by the hospital 🏥 😢. Subsequently lost licence for a year and allowed to drive again in May 2024. Changed roles in the interim period and due to wife's health issues actually worked out for me. However, when trying to drive as well, I was informed that I either did one or the other, I couldn't combine. This is the "glass ceiling ". You can see where you want to go, but you're prevented from getting there by company politics and beaurocracy etc. However, I can be tenacious 😆

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    📝 Happy Days 😊
    7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Well surprise surprise, after having created a "slight " upset 😡 🤣 at work last week with regards my being allowed to drive the coaches and deckers at work and being stopped by the proverbial glass ceiling, I've just been notified by our operations manager that it's been agreed in principle and jumping through a few more hoops I'll be able to drive again 😀.
    Then we had a belated secret santa and this was my present.
    Happy Days 😊 😀

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    💬 Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Nice 😊👍

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    💬 Re: MS Oldenburg
    10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Looking forward to seeing your project in the making, a nice looking vessel

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    📝 Nearly there
    10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Managed to achieve quite a bit more today. Now starting to look like something again. The deck is still "lifted " forward as a locking catch was still drying at the time ⏲️ photos 📸 were taken

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    11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    But I so wanted to believe it was the Titanic 🤣🤣🤣

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    📝 Lifeboats or work boats?
    11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Very informative and interesting 👍

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    📝 Destruction and reconstruction
    11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Been busy at work and too blooming cold 🥶 outside in the garage for much building at the moment. However, on the bright side, 🌞 the temperature went up to a positive 3 degrees so managed to strip down the old hull and have now started to transfer over. The deck has been stained with a liquid boot 👢 polish, thought I'd try it out and looks OK. The railings were a bugger to remove, managed with a pair of side cutters to remove. The original French build may have leaked all the time, but they did know how to secure the fittings. 😂. A few photos showing the demise of the old plastic French build and the start of the new look.

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    📝 Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Alessandro, what can I say. Very impressed, bravo 👏 👍 .

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    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    16 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Haven't done wordle for ages, full steam ahead in 3😀😀

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    💬 Re: Robbe W3 Police Boat
    17 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Very nice. Any chance of a video 📹 👍

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    17 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    All has now returned to normal once more 😁. Thanks for sorting it out again 😀 👍.

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    18 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Good morning everyone, is there a problem with emails/notifications? Suddenly stopped again or is a problem at my end. Thanks in advance ☺️

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    📝 Deck
    18 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Started to lay the deck down, once completed I can then stain and start to transfer the superstructure etc over. Hopefully I'll finish soon time allowing 😊

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    📝 2025
    18 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Belated Happy New Year to everyone from Somerset. Wishing you all many excellent hours of building and sailing ⛵️ 😊

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    📝 Props
    22 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    PhilH, I humbly apologise, I'm already giving myself a good talking to and a sound thrashing with a branch😂😂😂.
    Counselling will begin tomorrow in the confines of the garage.
    My punishment is to build something 🤣

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    📝 Props
    22 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    This is going to be a slow process, fixed the props onto the shafts yesterday with good old araldite/ epoxy. Now letting them fully dry before testing. It's a bit nippy in the garage workshop and still lot's of other job's to get done before going back to work 😑 🙃 😂

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    📝 Flared bow restructured
    22 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Nothing much to add but started to spray the bow now that I've shaped as best I can. It looks better than the photo 📸 I was able to take. Work in progress 😊

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    📝 Half Hull
    23 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Happy New Year jumpugly, personally I reckon leave as is, possibly a "sympathetic " spruce up. All the best for 2025

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    📝 Prop shaft lubricant
    25 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    As with the other comments already made, I use grease lightly on the prop shaft or petroleum jelly.

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    25 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Yeah 👍👍

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    📝 To be rc or not
    25 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Thanks for the info regarding this project, at present it's been constructed as a static model but with a bit of careful consideration I'm hoping to turn it into rc. Just depends on what glue was originally used and if it comes apart. I will be sure to start a build blog as and when.

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    📝 Casualty of war
    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    My stepson has been moving recently and in the process ended up damaging this fishing vessel that a great uncle of his ( long deceased) made for him when he was a lad 👦.
    I was given this on Christmas day when he came over to see if I can do anything with it.
    Initial inspection is that this was primarily a plastic kit, vacuum hull and wooden fittings, deck house etc. No idea who the manufacturer is/was. Will have to put this on the "production line" till I get the time to work on it

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    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Having searched the "scrap drawer of wood " I found some suitable material which I've started to shape into place.

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    📝 Motors and prop shafts installed
    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Managed to fit the motors, mounted on a block of rubber. Will possibly have to readjust them when I put the blade's on. Trial and error at this moment in time whenever I get a spare minute 😊

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    📝 Christmas lunch
    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Not sure if my idea of the gravy boat was the right one 🤣🤣

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    📝 Merry Christmas!
    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
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    Hi lewz, great to hear that you're ok, hopefully you'll be able to get sorted out soon. Best wishes for you and your family and 2025 😊

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