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Wacht am Rhein
I got this boat back in 1996 from Deans Marine.
Scale is 1/32
Length is 965mm
Beam is 180mm
The model is of an 1893 Rhein Tug.
She has a glass fibre hull with a detailed moulded hull. the deck housings are in Vacformed plastic and 1mm sheet plastic, and the fittings are in white metal, the ships boat on mine is resin cast.
Today's models have laser cut decks and deck housings, fittings are in light alloy.
All in all she is a good model to make, and like all Deans kit's there is room to make her your own.
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4 years ago
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Tsekoa 2
Model Slipway Canadian "Tsekoa 2". used for dock - buoys and other maintenance work on the Pacific cost of Canada.
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5 years ago
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(Tug Boat) R.N.L.I. Concept Tug
This started out as a Seaport Dickie Harbour Tug, that came with a 40Mhz radio system, ESC and a small water pump.
So the first thing was to remove the 40Mhz system and replace it with a new 2.4 alone with a replacement ESC, I also removed the water pump.
It was now time to think how I was going to repaint her, as the club had been invited to out local R.N.L.I. station I came to the decision that I would make her into a R.N.L.I Concept Tug. (Motor: 540) (ESC: ESC from Chiner) (5/10)
Fred
7 years ago
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(Tug Boat) H.M.S. Attentif W68
I think that this is a Assurance class Tug of world war two vintage,
It has tank steering, sound unit and a water vapor smoke unit,
H.M.S ATTENTIF W68
French Naval Tug.
Allocated SNO Portland for towing Bombardons.
Built 1938 Forges et Chantiers de la Gironde, Bordeaux.
L114.75โ. B27.75โ. 672grt. 1000ihp 3cylTE steam engine.
Armament 1x20mm AA, 2xMG.
1938 Delivered to French Navy.
19-6-1940 Arrived Plymouth.
3-7-1940 Seized and Req by RN.
9-1940 Based Devonport.
0-1940 Based at Aberdeen.
1-1941 Based at Milford Haven.
2-1941 โ 1942 Based Aberdeen .
1942 โ 1944 Based at Harwich.
5-1944 - 1945 Based Portsmouth.
6-1944 Towed 30ton crane 1206 Cardiff to Plymouth.
5-6-1945 Released from Overlord tug pool.
7-8-1945 Returned to French Navy, pennant A671.
1946-7 Renamed Locmine.
6-3-1964 Laid up at Brest.
The Bombardons were large 200 ft (61 m) by 25 ft (7.6 m) cross-shaped floating breakwaters fabricated in steel that were anchored outside the main breakwaters that consisted of Gooseberries (scuttled ships) and Phoenixes (concrete caissons). 24 bombardon units, attached to one another with hemp ropes, would create a 1 mi (1.6 km) breakwater. During the storms at the end 1944 some Bombardons broke up and sank while others parted their anchors and drifted down onto the harbours, possibly causing more damage (5/10)
Fred
7 years ago
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(Other) Calypso
A Billing's model of the Calypso, this is the ship that Jacques Yves Cousteau, sailed in his T.V show "The Under Water World of Jacques Cousteau" (Motor: 545) (10/10)
Fred
8 years ago
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1/72 Clyde Puffer
Hi One & All
Back in 1997 I purchased two vacform hull for a 1/72 Clyde Puffer along with the drawings from Sarik (drawing MM1410), as we have been having some bad weather of late and due to their size they started to look like a good boat to start building in the house. (just to keep warm), over the last few weeks I have joined the two halfโs of the hull, fitted the motor and shaft, alone with the deck, I have made a mistake when it comes to fixing the rudder, I should have made some form of fixing that went into the hull, so that the rudder had some were to fasten to, (will sort that out later on in the build) also I need to make some form of support for the shaft as I think it will in time work its way lose, moving on, the stern deck has been started and over half has now been planked.
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๐ Crowborough Annual Warship Day
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Sorry guys I just do not seem to be able to get a good video, so that is why I stick to stills.
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Ron Dean does a kit, I know it is not what your after.
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๐ Clyde Puffer Hull
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This is a Models by Design fiberglass Clyde Puffer Hull, the hull is 44 x 9 inches. and is ideal for a steam plant, there is nothing like a steam Puffer on the water, if steam is not for you then electric with a smoke unit will still look just as great.
This hull leads it self to a lot of attention to detail, that in the end will give you a Puffer to be proud of, with radio control you will be able to sail your local lake with a traditional looking Puffer
I am happy to post at your cost.
This is also on Ebay fo ยฃ90+ this is wrong I am asking ยฃ70
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๐ Submarines
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Submarines are alive and well, have a look at the Association of Model Submariners facebook page.
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๐ Lesro models
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They also did a TID Tug, and the much sorted after Atlantic 21 Lifeboat.
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๐ H.F.M. Thames Barge
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I am looking for a HFM Thames Barge to add to my collection of HFM boats, it does not have to be in a great condition.
If any one has one that they are wiling to sell, please contact me so that we can talk prices.
Thanks Fred
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๐ At the pondside Crowborough MBC
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๐ Bring a Boat
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Sorry that the location was not in the writeup, I have had a look at my original writeup and it is in there, just don't know how it did not get into the post.
The location is
Crowborough MBC Crowborough Leisure Centre
Eridge Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2TN, starting at 14.00, Do bring some form of seating
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๐ Bring a Boat
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As the title says bring a boat, wither it is sail โ electric โ clockwork or steam you will be more than welcome.
The planed start time is 14.00hrs, there is plenty of parking, sorry not at the pond side, also do bring some form of seating
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๐ AZIZ
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I have now sold the Aziz.
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๐ฌ Re: And finally!!
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miss my 40c, think I should see if I can get the 1/72 one at some time,
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๐ AZIZ
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I have an unbuilt AZIZ, which I purchased from Slipway just before they closed, as it has been sitting in my workshop now for some years I think it will never get started by me, so I would like to offer it up for sale at a price of ยฃ350 a saving of ยฃ110 on a new one from Mountfleet.
I would like to make this a collection from my home but I will send at buyers cost and risk, if you go for collection I live just outside of Brighton Sussex
I will say that it is not in its original box, due to water damage, plans โ manual are O.K, all the bags are still sealed, included are reviews from Model Boats and Marine Modelling, I will also put in a bow thruster.
As I have had people say that they would like it, then to say it is not for them, I therefore ask Please no time wasters.
Thank you for looking
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๐ Crowborough Annual Warship Day
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Thank you Hermank
It's a shame you are so far away, as I think you would have liked our lake.
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๐ Crowborough Annual Warship Day
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On the 13th July 2025 at 11.00hrs, the Crowborough MBC will be having itโs annual Warshipโs open day, at their home waters Centenary Lake.
This is located at the Crowborough Leisure Centre Eridge Rd, Crowborough TN6 2TN on the A26, the lake is at the front of the complex on the right as you enter; it is a purpose built lake with all round access approx. 30mt x 20mt with a depth of 30/35cm. sorry but there is no next to the lake parking, there is plenty of parking space in the car park to your left as you enter.
In the centre you will find the loos and a cafรฉ just a short walk from the lake.
Next to the lake is a model steam railway that runs around the outside of the lake and there is also a childrenโs play area within the Leisure Centre's grounds.
I would advise that you also bring some form of seating.
We look forward to meeting you on the day
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๐ 900mhz TX/RX
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I have sent you a D/M
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๐ Cold water smoker
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This is my attempt at a water based smoke unit.
it is a 24v unit so I use a 12-24 volt converter
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๐ฌ Re: Any ideas?
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How abut using some prewired SMD LEDs, they run off 2,4/3 volts
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๐ Aeronaut Johnny Aeromodellers first boat build.
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I have fixed the rubber side fenders on my Yorkshireman with strong carpet tape, so far so good
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๐ Midhurst Model show
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The one thing about the meccano build sets was that a part of the instruction was left out, so that you then had to work out just how it should go to gether.
Could this be why we now make our models?
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๐ HDML Revisited
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๐ Airfix kits reissued
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I have preordered mine.
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๐ฌ Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II
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With regards to Dave, you may be better off if you send a note to him via Model Boat,
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๐ HDML Revisited
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I have been looking at the HDML, and it seems not to be in a bad shape, the deck is made of ply, needs sorting out as it overhangs the hull when it should be flash.
Need to add one more ESC as it only has one running two motors.
That is it so far, photos to come when it is daylight.
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๐ฌ Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II
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I would have a word with Dave, he may be able to help
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๐ Wonky mast on Lady Wooes
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Hi Stephen
The photo is of my Joffre it may be of some help with the riging.
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๐ HDML Revisited
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Hi Dave
Yes thank you, I can read them O.K.
This will be my second one, that is only because I was given a built hull with a set of plans, I still have the guns from my first build some were in the garage/workshop.
I will start the rebuild if it gets warmer, will post the build when I start.
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๐ Wonky mast on Lady Wooes
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Hi Stephen
On my Lady "T" mast I used some brass tube set into the deck, the mast was then set into this tube with the base plate over the top, this way the mast goes thorough the deck and is fixed upright.
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