|||
🗝  Login
🤖  Create Account
Main Menu
🚤  Model Boats
  •   Forum
  •   Build Blogs
  •   Media Gallery
  •   Boat Clubs & Lakes
  •   Events
  •   Boat Harbour
  •   How-To Articles
  •   Plans & Docs
  •   Useful Links
This Website
🔍  Search
📝  Guestbook
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Members (8,059)
📖  Quick Site Guide
📣  Support
👥  Membership
Hobby Supplies
🛍️  Online Shop
Not Registered
Go AD FREE & get your membership medal
BRONZE
Less Ads
SILVER
GOLD
Ad Free
Cancel
Anytime
£2.50
£4.50
£6.50
Subscribe
Go AD FREE & get your membership medal
BRONZE
Less Ads
SILVER
GOLD
Ad Free
For A Whole Year!
£25
£45
£65
Donate
You Will Be Helping Towards:

  • Domain Fees
  • Security Certificates
  • iOS & Android App Fees
  • Website Hosting
  • Fast Servers
  • Data Backups
  • Upkeep & Maintenance
  • Administration Costs

    Without your support the website wouldn't be what it is today.

    Please consider donating towards these fees to help keep us afloat.

    Read more

    All donations are securely managed through PayPal.

    Many thanks for your kind support
    • Join Us On Social Media!
    Download The App!

    Login To
    Remove Ads
    Login To
    Remove Ads

    🏝️  About This Website
    ☝️  Terms of Service
    🔏  Privacy Policy
    Model Boats Website
    Model Boats Website
    Home
    Forum
    Build Blogs
    Media Gallery
    Boat Clubs & Lakes
    Events
    Boat Harbour
    How-To Articles
    Plans & Docs
    Useful Links
    Registered
    4th Feb 2021
    Last Online
    27th Jul 2024
    Doogle
    Member Stats
    Stats
    Member No.#6118
    Registered📅4th Feb 2021
    Last Online📅27th Jul 2024
    City📍Burnham on Sea
    Country🇬🇧United Kingdom
    Gender♂️Male
    Age👶60
    Posts💬1020
    Followers📣7
    Likes Received👍2770
    💬 Send Private Message
    💵 Gift a Membership
    Members Following
    Follow Doogle
    🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Commander)
    🇩🇪 Wolle ( Commander)
    🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Rear Admiral)
    🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
    🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
    🇬🇧 Scratchbuilder ( Vice Admiral)
    🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
    7 Followers
    Recent Activity
    Liked Wordle of the Day? 13 minutes ago
    Commodore
    Ranks Points
    Fleet Admiral 10,000
    Admiral 8,000
    Vice Admiral 6,000
    Rear Admiral 5,000
    Commodore 4,000
    Captain 3,000
    Commander 2,500
    Lieutenant Commander 2,000
    Lieutenant 1,600
    Sub-Lieutenant 1,200
    Midshipman 900
    Warrant Officer 600
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 450
    Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 300
    Petty Officer 1st Class 200
    Petty Officer 2nd Class 150
    Master Seaman 100
    Leading Seaman 50
    Able Seaman 20
    Recruit 0
    8 Points Away From Rear Admiral!
    Points
    ActivityWorthAwarded
    👍 Likes (rcv'd)12,770
    💬 Forum21,422
    ✍️ Comments2454
    ✏️ Blog4312
    📷 Photos40
    🎥 Videos100
    📍 Place80
    🚤 Harbour824
    📝 Guestbook100
    😊 Avatar1010
    4,992 Total Points
    United Kingdom
    Signature
    This user has not added a signature
    Members Harbour
    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
    Doogle
    1 year ago
    0 Attributes
    6 Comments
    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
    Doogle
    1 year ago
    0 Attributes
    9 Comments
    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.
    Doogle
    1 year ago
    0 Attributes
    10 Comments
    Members Blogs
    13 Posts
    10 Followers
    113 Likes
    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
    1 day ago
    6 Posts
    10 Followers
    53 Likes
    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
    2 months ago
    7 Posts
    5 Followers
    59 Likes
    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
    4 months ago
    11 Posts
    11 Followers
    92 Likes
    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
    6 months ago
    7 Posts
    8 Followers
    38 Likes
    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
    9 months ago
    11 Posts
    6 Followers
    51 Likes
    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
    9 months ago
    23 Posts
    16 Followers
    173 Likes
    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
    Doogle
    11 months ago
    Recent Posts
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    14 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 1 View · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    In 3 as well 😁

    ▲
    Login To
    Remove Ads

    📝 Question of the Day?
    20 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 4 Views · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Vaguely remember watching this 🤔
    You need to answer todays 'Question of the Day' before viewing this post!
    (Alternatively, this post will be made visible tomorrow)


    ▲
    📝 Brean Down/Somerset
    24 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 1 View · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Unfortunately, a bit before my time. We've only moved here 6 years ago. Shame that it's not on any more.

    ▲
    📝 Brean Down/Somerset
    12 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 28 Views · 4 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Went for a walk 🚶‍♂️ with my brother in law this afternoon up to the top of Brean Down and then on to the Victorian fort/barrack remains. Came across this moth which later identification turned out to be a cinnabar moth.
    Thought it was rather nice 😀

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    1 day ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 17 Views · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Been in "two" times already this morning, 😁

    ▲
    📝 Start of upper deck
    1 day ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 14 Views · 5 Likes
    Flag
    💬 Add Comment
    "Escaped into the garage for a bit more today. Bridge/wheelhouse starting to take shape, decking started to be laid on the top. Slow 🐌 progress

    ▲
    💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
    2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 42 Views · 4 Likes
    Flag
    💬 Add Comment
    Enjoy your trip and enjoy your build on your return 😁

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 21 Views · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Found a marina in 3 😊

    ▲
    📝 Question of the Day?
    2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 47 Views · 3 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Only one possible answer today, poor old Donald still has a poorly ear, "Nessie"was on holiday and the flying Dutchman came over on Eurostar - thankfully going home on Saturday 🤣

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 24 Views · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Used the davit on 4th line 😊

    ▲
    📝 Question of the Day?
    3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 29 Views · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Not for catching fish with 🤣🤣🤣😂

    ▲
    Login To
    Remove Ads

    📝 Hospital
    4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 24 Views · 3 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    😂😂

    ▲
    📝 Hospital
    4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 25 Views · 3 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Hey ho, PhilH, keep on moving forward on the recovery road, the bright side is at least the grass is mowed for the time being. Time to sort the mower out once you're back to full health 😊

    ▲
    📝 Next level
    4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 20 Views · 8 Likes
    Flag
    💬 Add Comment
    Now that part of the superstructure on the main deck is in place, I've been able to put in the supports which sit on either side for the top deck which in turn will have the bridge, funnel etc on. "Slowly slowly 🐌, catchy monkey 🐒 " as the saying goes; bridge and aft cabin have started to be assembled so that I can get an idea of how they will "sit" on the deck. I've started to lay the planking with this in mind, going to be a long job as I need to mark out where additional bits go on the deck. Obvious at the moment as it's all printed, but of course this will disappear once the planks are in place, doh!😛. Good thing is the sister in law is over with her husband from the Netherlands, so whilst they sleep, I can get on with some more, every cloud etc etc 😂

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 25 Views · 1 Like
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Likewise Cashrc 😀, have a great day everyone 😀 🚤⛵

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    5 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 28 Views · 1 Like
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Took the helm in 3, banana 🍌🍌 must have kicked in 🤣

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 29 Views · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    "Stand by your beds"managed to find an officer with a clue in 4

    ▲
    📝 Question of the Day?
    6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 47 Views · 1 Like
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Glad to see the Titanic is making an appearance again 😁

    ▲
    📝 I'm still here, I think?
    6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 29 Views · 4 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Thanks for the update Colin, I believe that what I would have said has already been said by the previous post's from these great guys on this site. Prays and thoughts continue for you.

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 30 Views · 0 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Found high tide in 4 with clue. With more rain 🌧 forecast, I better get back to the boat 🚢 building 😂

    ▲
    📝 Non sticky boat sides
    7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 33 Views · 2 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    I've found that good old uhu glue works well, made sure that I used some abrasive to "key" the surface beforehand.
    Hope this is useful 😊

    ▲
    Login To
    Remove Ads

    📝 Hospital
    7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 40 Views · 3 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Just seen your post PhilH. Wishing you a speedy recovery buddy. Take it easy,

    ▲
    📝 Deck complete
    8 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 36 Views · 8 Likes · 1 Comment
    Flag
    💬 Add Comment
    First deck now laid and stained. Now started on building some of the superstructure. Finally starting to get my head around the plans 🤔 as not exactly forthcoming with information, maybe this has changed over the past 20yrs from when they were originally printed. Discovered that the initial fitting of the superstructure wasn't great as it was making access to the rc rather tight as it didn't marry up with the precut holes in the deck plus the precut sides of the structure were smaller. A bit of out of the box thinking and this issue now resolved. Doors 🚪 cut out of the plastic sheet and applied in position. When dry, I can then drill out the window 🪟 and fit the portholes. Then spray and fit the glass before fixing in place. Additional lighting to hopefully fixed in place. And bless his little socks, Doogle still wakes me up at 4am ⏰️, so I get a little bit done before I go to work.

    ▲
    💬 Re: CGINGA1V
    10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 42 Views · 8 Likes
    Flag
    💬 Add Comment
    Beautiful

    ▲
    📝 Random bells & whistles
    11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 43 Views · 2 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Sorry, I'm not into technical support regarding sites and strange random noises. Personally I keep all my devices on silent 🤫 unless I I'm at work, that way I eliminate any random noises.😊

    ▲
    📝 Lowestoft Maritime Museum
    12 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 25 Views · 1 Like
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Great photo 📸, glad I wasn't on it at that time 😀

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    14 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 28 Views · 1 Like
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Likewise Cashrc, the only fairway I've heard of was on the golf ⛳️ course. Well I've learnt something new today 😊

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    17 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 33 Views · 1 Like
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Managed to board the yacht on 4th attempt 😁

    ▲
    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    18 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 28 Views · 2 Likes
    Flag
    📝 Reply
    Found the inflatable in 4 with clue, unfortunately it's overcast and raining 🌧 so no star gazing tonight 😢

    ▲
    📝 Deck
    19 days ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)
    ✧ 56 Views · 14 Likes · 3 Comments
    Flag
    💬 Add Comment
    Started to lay the deck down this morning before going to work. Doogle, bless his little paws 🐾 is getting on a bit now (14 yrs) and generally my day "starts" around 4.30am with him needing to go out in the garden. Sometimes if I'm especially blessed it's even earlier. So I decided to try and get some more done whilst the good lady was still asleep 😴 💤. Finished laying the deck this evening, when dry, I can sand lightly and tidy up the edges. Maybe that's tomorrow's early session. Night night everyone, sweet dreams 😴

    ▲


    Members Online
    About This Website
    Terms of Service
    Privacy Policy
    Cookies are used for ads personalisation.
    By using this website you agree to our use of cookies. More Info
    Main Menu
    🚤  Model Boats
      •   Forum
      •   Build Blogs
      •   Media Gallery
      •   Boat Clubs & Lakes
      •   Events
      •   Boat Harbour
      •   How-To Articles
      •   Useful Links
    This Website
    🔍  Search
    📝  Guestbook
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Members (8,059)
    📣  Support
    Hobby Supplies
    🛍️  Online Shop
    Login
    🗝  Login
    🗝  Create New Account