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๐ Harrogate
3 months ago by
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Hi Zippy,
I (and FlaxbyBuck) of this forum are also long-standing members of the Leeds and Bradford Model Boat Club as based on the massive Yeadon Tarn right by Leeds/Bradford Airport. I was previously a member of the Kirklees, York and Claro Clubs and indeed displayed at th๐e Harrogate ME Shows with all three.
I would certainly like to re-join your group for occasional sailing with my smaller models and I am sure Buck would do likewise. Please add us to your list.
with best wishes John
PS I do not post very often as I am now far far too old to be a Midshipman!!
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๐ Calling it a day.
5 months ago by
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Hi Bill,
So sorry to see your post.
I am sure I am not alone in having a lot to thank you for. Things have certainly been a bit grim for my wife and I over the past 8 months or so, but your kindness and good wishes with the Model Boat Magazines have proved a real help in our recovery. Devon is a long long way South but we are thinking of you.
Dr John F Leeds and Bradford. MBC ๐๐๐ค๐ค
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๐ Fibreglass hulls
6 months ago by
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Most of the FG hull specialists seem to have closed in recent years. However, Orion Mouldings are still going with a good range.
Additionally both Deans Marine and Mountfeet Models have a big range of his and sometimes plans in addition to their range of kits. Also Mobile Marine Models so all is not lost!
Dr John Fowler. Leeds and Bradford MBC๐๐๐
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๐ฌ Re: Kathryn - a Thames Bawley - 1
7 months ago by
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A first-time class hull planning effort - Ernie was a real star!๐๐๐. John
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๐ฌ Re: Kayak
7 months ago by
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Well done. A really demanding project!
Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. BBC. ๐๐๐๐๐
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๐ 2024 in front
8 months ago by
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Well said Herman.
Although exact figures are hard to come by, it seems likely that there are more than 1000 golfing or fishing enthusiasts to every model boat sailer, designer and builder in physically all of our countries.
That we are a lot more exclusive is beyond debate, - - but I would maintain we are also far happier in most respects than the common herd.
Happy New Year to all on this wonderful forum :- and let's enjoy our addicative, demanding if sometimes frustrating hobby!
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๐ Breezy start to the day.
9 months ago by
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Hi Colin,
That is mega hurricane force for a 1\32 scale model boat!
Maybe that's why my sturdy model tug was almost blown over directly it left harbour last Sunday.
We must all take care and never forget the scale effect of wind and waves on our " tiny" masterpieces.
Dr John F Leeds and Bradford. MBC
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๐ฌ Re: Electric ducted fan driven Bluebird
11 months ago by
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Well done. I have often wondered about a dusted fan powered Bluebird and your model proved it can be done.
I think we will see more similar scale speed models whizzing over our waters.
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๐ Priceless
12 months ago by
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Methinks a Photoshop special!
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๐ฌ Re: Police boat
12 months ago by
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Well done Tony,
A lot of work, - but I think you will gain far more satisfaction than merely assembling what is all too often a grossly expensive, far from accurate and altogether imperfect model boat kit.
Builders seem very much to be an endangered species, so keep up the good work.
with best wishes,
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon
1 year ago by
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Hi RR,
I have three 30-36 inch models powered by a motor of that size with 3 S LiPo batteries. All really go like stink and I strongly suspect that your Typhoon will do likewise.
None of those models have water cooling but all rely on a car type ESC with a tiny electric fan. Hence I would suggest that you will not need water cooling - that is unless you run flat-out all the time on huge lake, or things get mighty hot in Loiseville!
Good luck and please let us know how you get on.
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๐ FB Marketplace bites again
1 year ago by
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Wow what a find!! I am pretty sure these items came from an old guy called " Gunns". The name comes from his speciality of really good resin guns and turrets for model warships. chap
This chap traded at the Model Boat Convention and at the Blackpool Model Boat Show for many years. Indeed, at Blackpool last October his son was helping sell off stock at drastically reduced prices - and I guess that you have bought up a good proportion of the remainder.
Although not a warship fan myself I am pretty sure you will find a ready market for the items over your needs.
Yet another sign of the drastic fall in model boat traders across the UK since even before the Pandemic. We all need to help each other to keep our really great hobby alive.
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๐ Boat Show Traders
1 year ago by
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Hi Redpop,
Component Shop (who are now the promoters of the Blackpool Show) have a special website for the Show (search Blackpool Model Boat Show 2023). This shows the traders who have booked in to date. I would suggest you check this site towards the end of September to get a final list.
The Blackpool Show in October is the last survivor of a long long list of previous shows - and is definately not to be missed!!
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๐ Model Boat Magazineโs
1 year ago by
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Dear Bill,
Please put my name into the hat. I would be glad to refund your postage every few months.
With best wishes. Dr John F Leeds and Bradford. MBC. ๐๐๐
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๐ Question of the Day?
1 year ago by
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Iron was discovered first, so I guess it was the first used in shipbuilding.
John
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๐ Question of the Day?
1 year ago by
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Bunker fuel - all others are far more expensive.
John
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๐ฌ Re: Italeri Vosper MTB. Converted to RC
1 year ago by
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Many thanks. I have this very model although in a less than perfect state.
Your excellent pictures will certainly help my rc. Conversion!
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๐ XT60 CONNECTORS
1 year ago by
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Apart from the very good advice on the previous posts, I have learnt the very hard way to connect the XC 60 connector to it's partner. That is before applying any heat at all from your soldering iron.
That way the connector will not distort under heat and so make difficult or even impossible to connect once the job is done.
Additionally, the pre-joined connector will allow excess heat to safely disperse.
Good luck.
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๐ Finishing Balsa to look like metal
1 year ago by
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I agree with Admiral Rick. Balsa, especially the soft block - is a real pig to paint to any sort of presentable finish.
I tend to give up and cover with 0.5mm plasticard, with thinned impact adhesive and easily painted as required. This gives a great finish while the balsa supports the thin plastic.
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๐ YMBC York Model Boat Club Regatta 11:00 - 16:00
1 year ago by
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Many thanks Mike,
It would be a really great day - York MBC's events are a true example to all other model boat clubs!
With best wishes. Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford MBC ๐๐๐
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๐ YMBC York Model Boat Club Regatta 11:00 - 16:00
1 year ago by
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Hi Mike,
Could you please advise when the wonderful York Model Boat Club plan their next regatta this Summer?
I regret my Boss at home is filling up the calander!
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๐ฌ Re: Fairey "Maybe"
1 year ago by
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Well done - you must be attached to your Dad's old boat.
1962 was a long long time ago and this is a real survivor! Hang on to it.
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๐ Rawdon Model Boat Club Open Day August 2023
1 year ago by
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Hi Mike,
Your efforts are paying off and I shall certainly spread the word at every opportunity!
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๐ฌ Re: Just for fun!
1 year ago by
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I think that I will stick with my old rubber ducks!!
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๐ What are peoples thoughts on the Frsky Tandem XE and Ethos
1 year ago by
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48 channels -- the mind boggles!! I suspect that I must be like most enthusiasts on the esteemed site - in rarely using more than three!
Each to his own, but possibly we are over complicating things here.
With best wishes. Dr John. F. Leeds and Bradford. MBC. ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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๐ฌ Re: Plans
1 year ago by
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Hi,
I am pretty sure that Free Plans and a full write-up for the Cigarette fast electric model were included in a Model Boats magazine of a couple of years back.
The magazine's excellent website should allow you to ascertain the edition concerned and possibly buy a copy.
Failing that, I understand that Sarik Hobbies offer copies of most Model Boats Magazine plans.
With best wishes. Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. MBC. ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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๐ Does anybody knows where is โMastmanโ?
1 year ago by
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Hi Chugalone,
I am sorry to advise that "Mastman" retired and ceased trading a couple of years back.
This excellent trader was Mr Dave Watts who specialised in Thames Barges as well as tugs. I know that he still a leading light of the Association of Model Barge Owners site and forum (AMBO) -- so you may be able to contact him through such sites.
I used him quite a few times but all good things have to come to an end and he is simply no longer trading.
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๐ YMBC York Model Boat Club Regatta 11:00 - 16:00
1 year ago by
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Ditto to Flaxbybuck's post. It was the third YMBC Open Day Regatta I have been to and every one was indeed a winner.
York are almost impossible to fault in being an extremely well-run model boat club. They have great facilities and are endowed with a wonderful and private sailing water in the remote East Yorkshire countryside.
Apart from a great day's sailing - to top it all I even won a super prize in their raffle -- it almost makes you tempted to move house!!
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๐ TEAM NZ GETTING READY FOR BARCELONA AT 50 KNOTS
1 year ago by
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Wow!! A sailing hydroplane - clearly optimised for strong and steady winds. lane
Let's us hope they guessed the future weather conditions off southern Spain correctly.
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๐ Date line for old boats
1 year ago by
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Hi Steven,
This seems a really good idea to support all collectors and\or buyers of old ex-kit boats.
Apart from the 2 magazine articles now listed, I would suggest that advertisements from (ideally) kit makers and if not from the larger hobby retailers would be a really good source of data.
Such advertisements are mostly gathering dust in the poles of old modelling magazines; now held by this forum's members and elsewhere.
These make really excellent reading for all sorts of reasons. They are totally irreplaceable and should not be discarded if at all posdible.
That means we should sell or pass them on to the modellers if the "big boss" at home invariably so insists!
With best wishes. Dr John F Leeds and Bradford. MBC. ๐๐๐
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