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USCG 44' Motor Lifeboat
A lady about 30 miles away is downsizing in preparation for a move to senior housing.
She told me her husband built this back in the late 60's when they were living in the San Francisco area.
She believes it was scratch-built, but I think it may have been (a very nice) kit. Does anybody have an opinion?
When he built it, he modeled it after one that was stationed in San Francisco at the time.
He passed away 15 years ago, and this boat has been sitting in its storage box in her garage ever since.
The batteries are labeled "good" and are dated 1991.
My first thought was to rip out all the vintage electronics and update it. But the more I think about it, it would be fun to see if these vintage parts can be resurrected. Thoughts?
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5 months ago
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Aquacraft Bristol Bay
I seriously need to stop looking at FB Marketplace ads ....
But this one was only miles away from me, has never been in the water, and if I didn't buy it he was going to give it to his grandson to play with.
I couldn't say no.
Dave B
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5 months ago
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Coast Guard 30' Surf Rescue Boat
This came to me in a round about fashion. But, is part of the same collection as other boats recently posted
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5 months ago
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Wooden Model Boatworks - Mariefred
Another saved from disposal
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5 months ago
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Freedom Song City of Edina
Another one that needs a little TLC, but saved from disposal
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5 months ago
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Billing Boats St. Canute
Saved this one from disposal
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5 months ago
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Billing Boats Krabbenkutter
Saved this one from being disposed of
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5 months ago
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Occre Ulises #61001CB
Came from a club member friend
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5 months ago
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Dumas Brooklyn Tug #1238
A club member needed to "thin the herd", and made me an offer I couldn't refuse ...
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5 months ago
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Dumas 1940 Barrel Back #1234
Found a "deal" on FB Marketplace
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5 months ago
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Midwest Boothbay Lobster Boat (#2)
This one is destined for conversion to (undisclosed at this point)
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10 months ago
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KNK Mini Jupiter M401
Another "Rescue", but certainly has possibilities!
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10 months ago
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Sterling B15M Chris Craft Corvette
Needs some TLC, just like most of the "rescue" boats I find
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10 months ago
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Kyosho Stream Liner
Found this in a local Antique Store. Complete (less transmitter). A quick upgrade to modern RX & ESC, and she will be cruising the local pond!
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11 months ago
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Aquacraft Atlantic Tug
I am told this boat has been a "Shelf Queen" all it's life.
i.e. Never been in the water.
It was a long drive to get it, but I'm happy to have it.
It needs a good cleaning, but looks to be mostly in good shape.
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12 months ago
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Kyosho Wave Chopper 2.0 Jetski
They finally have these back in stock.
It's been a long wait. They were out of stock for a LONG time.
I even had permission from "the boss" to buy one!!
Hopefully I'll get to try it yet this season!
Dave
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1 year ago
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Dumas #1238 - Rusty The Shrimp Boat
Another one followed me home. Actually, this was more of a "rescue". It wasn't going to be allowed to stay in it's current home.
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1 year ago
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Dumas #1232 - Chris Craft Cobra
Dumas Chris Craft Cobra
If you hear no more from me, that means my wife has discovered my boat stash.
Yes, it needs work, but it has solid bones!
Heck, all the boats I acquire need a little TLC.
It will be standing tall when it hits the club pond.
Hello, My name is Dave, and I have a model boat problem.....
DWBrinkman
1 year ago
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Midwest Cranberry Isle Lobster Boat
The guy didn't know what he had, and was anxious to dump it.
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1 year ago
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Aquacraft Rescue 17 Fireboat
I saw this in a local online sellers site ... I couldn't resist.
It is a fun, easy to run boat.
The kids at the local pond loved the working fire monitor!
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1 year ago
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47' USCG Lifeboat - Rebuild
I was "gifted" this USCG Lifeboat at our club's annual swap meet. As I was walking out with my new "prize" I was informed by one of the members, with more history in the club than I, That I should be aware that the hull "leaks". Upon inspection, there was indeed signs of water intrusion (aka mold!).
I decided that before I use it, or invest any time on cosmetic upgrades I should find and fix the leak. Here are some before pictures, and I will post progress pictures as I go.
As you can see, the hull was filled with spray foam insulation, which had to be removed before I could see any signs of leakage. Once I was down to the actual hull, I could identify seveal areas where I believe water could be coming in. I am trying my best to get back down to bare wood using picks scrapers and my Dremel.
At first I wasn't sure if it was a wood or plastic hull. However, as I dig in I have discovered that it is indeed a wood hull. That makes me believe that it is a Midwest Products 986 kit. My current plan is to expose problem areas, and coat the entire interior with 2 part epoxy.
This is my first "build log", so please be patient with me. Being a newby, If anybody has suggestions or comments as to how I should proceed I appreciate any advice ... but please be kind.
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2 years ago
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๐ Question of the Day?
15 days ago by
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Did someone say Gravy Boat?
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๐ Facebook Marketplace strikes again
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I feel your pain.
I need to regulate my Facebook Marketplace visits.
I, too, have bought boats I didn't intend to off FB.
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๐ฌ Re: Trap Play
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Beautiful boat!!
I love the detail on the accessories. Did you build the lobster traps?
Where did you find the fisherman figures?
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๐ Our club made the local news!!
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The local Fox TV channel contacted us and told us they'd like to do a short feature on us.
The time allotted was short, but I think we did a nice job representing our hobby.
Hopefully this may create more interest in the local community!
Here are links to the 3 segments they aired:
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๐ Garage upgrade
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Len,
Unfortunately, not only do you find stuff you haven't been able to find for years.
You also uncover projects started and abandoned for years .... ๐ค
I started cleaning mine last week, and had to stop so I could work on re-discovered ventures.
Maybe ๐๐๐isn't such a bad plan, LOL
Dave B
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๐ Garage upgrade
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Doogle,
Refreshments are critical!!
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๐ Garage upgrade
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Hi all,
Here is my "Multi Purpose" workshop.
Havta share the space for home, auto, and landscape projects as well as models.
Trev, please don't kill me .... my wife still wouldn't let you have it (I think).
Dave B
PS The beer fridge is in the utility room at the back end of the workshop ....
PPS YES, I know it's messy. But it works for me.
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๐ The 14th Annual Gull Lake Classic at Bar Harbor Supper Club
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I'm sorry, I didn't notice the question by flaxbyduuck, when originally posted. The nearest "International Airport" would be Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP). There is a decent Regional Airport in Brainerd MN which is about 20-30 minutes by car from the event, or it is a little over a 2hr drive by car from MSP.
It is a beautiful area, and quite an event!
Dave B
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๐ฌ Re: Liverpool Class Lifeboat
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Beautiful boat!!
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๐ New acquisition
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VERY nice boat, Terry!
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๐ New acquisition
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Roy,
Amazon shows licorice torpedos for sale ....
https://www.amazon.com/Liquorice-Torpedoes-500-gram-kilo/dp/B004708KOC |
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๐ Question of the Day?
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The correct answer is not one of the choices. The sheer is the point where the hull meets the deck. Tumblehome is the name for the curvature at the sheer. Rocker refers to the amount of curvature in the bottom of the hull along its length from bow to stern at the Keel. So, either Rocker or Tumblehome could be considered correct. I chose Keel, because it is the closest choice of the options given.
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๐ Recognition please
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I can't help you ID it either. But ... what a cool boat!
Dave B
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๐ Your Opinions
2 months ago by
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Ron,
You were a short 7 hr drive north of me, when in Thunder Bay (I am about 40 miles west of the Andover Club shown on kiwi's map). I agree it is a beautiful area up there. Will you be following the lakes on your return trip? We have done that drive, it is spectacular!
Dave B
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๐ฌ Re: Ship of the desert ? new project (land yacht)
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Very nice!!
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๐ A New Scale Model Boat Lake: Finally Successful
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I'm glad it helped!!
Dave B
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๐ Question of the Day?
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Kind of awkward wording on that question. In any normal conversation regarding the right and left side of a car/truck/boat/plane, it is assumed you are facing forward from the interior of the vehicle. To ask what is the left side called facing backward in the vehicle kinda made smoke roll outta my ears as I processed the reverse thinking. The answer is correct for the way the question is worded, and I did get it correct ... but VERY sneaky wording on the question!
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๐ฌ Re: Occre Ulises #61001CB
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Double Rum,
Thanks for the kind words.
The hull is wood.
Dave B
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๐ Are Motorized RC Scale Model Boats Hazardous?
4 months ago by
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Lew,
Our club works closely with the park management regarding the usage of the pond.
Last year we did have a couple incidents where a fast electric boat struck and damaged and/or sank one of our scale boats.
We decided to be proactive and approached the park manager to establish rules for pond use.
The park management while they liked the idea, didn't want to take on added responsibility for policing or enforcing park rules.
We came up with the following rules, the park had this sandwich board sign made (at our club's expense), and we have access to it in the park maintenance building whenever we are using the pond.
We kept the rules as simple as possible, and agreed to help remind other users of the rules.
So far, this co-relationship with the city park management has worked well.
Wishing you the best of luck in your efforts.
Dave B
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๐ Mantua Bruma - Ocean going motor sailor
4 months ago by
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Duncan,
I found them at mantuamodel.co.uk (without the "s" on mantuamodel)
Dave B
PS sorry, I posted that without seeing your correction ... and don't know how to delete my post
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๐ Question of the Day?
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Nick,
I believe the reason it is the Langley is because it was the first ship that a plane took off AND landed on.
Previous ships allowed a seaplane to take off, but the plane had to land in the ocean and be fished out.
At least that is how I understood the question.
I can understand how "recover" could be interpreted to include snatching them from a sea landing.
Dave B
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๐ฌ Re: Nauticurso Mighty Mite 1:64 Scale
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Sharp looking model! Very nice job.
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๐ USCG 44' Motor Lifeboat
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A lady about 30 miles away is downsizing in preparation for a move to senior housing.
She told me her husband built this back in the late 60's when they were living in the San Francisco area.
She believes it was scratch-built, but I think it may have been (a very nice) kit. Does anybody have an opinion?
When he built it, he modeled it after one that was stationed in San Francisco at the time.
He passed away 15 years ago, and this boat has been sitting in its storage box in her garage ever since.
The batteries are labeled "good" and are dated 1991.
My first thought was to rip out all the vintage electronics and update it. But the more I think about it, it would be fun to see if these vintage parts can be resurrected. Thoughts?
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๐ Aquacraft Bristol Bay
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I seriously need to stop looking at FB Marketplace ads ....
But this one was only miles away from me, has never been in the water, and if I didn't buy it he was going to give it to his grandson to play with.
I couldn't say no.
Dave B
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๐ Question of the Day?
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I had to read the question and answers a couple times, to make sure it wasn't some sort of trick question.
In the end, somehow, I managed to select the correct answer!
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๐ Question of the Day?
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My immediate thought was "wipe up all the spilled beer". But since that was not an option, I figured D) was close enough. Lucky me, it was the correct answer! ๐คฃ
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๐ฌ Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
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Amazing workmanship!!
Very humbling for us mere mortals .....
Dave B
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๐ Question of the Day?
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I answered David Geffen, because he is the only "previous" owner of the Pelorus. However the correct answer is Samuel Tak Lee.
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๐ The 14th Annual Gull Lake Classic at Bar Harbor Supper Club
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Members will display our boats, and have an opportunity to demonstrate on the lake.
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๐ Edina Model Yacht Club - Display at "Legacy of the Lakes Diamond Classic" Boat show
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Club members will display our boats and have an area where we can run them on the lake
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