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📝 Future Fairey Projects
16 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman (
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The Rapier can definitely be described as an ugly duckling. It just so happens to be a well handling ugly duckling.
Swordsman 37, or Solent Spear. Hmmm, I don't know if I could decide on just one if I had too 🤷♂️
Whichever one though, I'm sure it would handle, and perform very well.
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Swordsman 37, or Solent Spear. Hmmm, I don't know if I could decide on just one if I had too 🤷♂️
Whichever one though, I'm sure it would handle, and perform very well.
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💬 Re: Fairey Fisherman 27
4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Nice work Chris, it's suddenly taking shape/transforming into a recognisable vessel 👏😎
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💬 Re: Non-Classic Fairey Builds
4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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I have to say Bob, I haven't seen those two before.
I wonder if Chris has?
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I wonder if Chris has?
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💬 Re: Non-Classic Fairey Builds
9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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I've thought for a fair while now, that the Bulldog would make quite a nice model.
Yes it's just a traditional motorboat/work boat, but I do quite like it's design.
Also, a Bruce Campbell Christina, or Dell Quay Ranger would be quite a nice addition to the fleet, but still maintaining the Fairey theme 🤔
The Ranger being the favourite of those two for me.
Funnily enough, there has been a 1:1 Christina near me advertised on Fakebook marketplace recently. I'm not tempted by it though!
Will
Yes it's just a traditional motorboat/work boat, but I do quite like it's design.
Also, a Bruce Campbell Christina, or Dell Quay Ranger would be quite a nice addition to the fleet, but still maintaining the Fairey theme 🤔
The Ranger being the favourite of those two for me.
Funnily enough, there has been a 1:1 Christina near me advertised on Fakebook marketplace recently. I'm not tempted by it though!
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💬 Re: Classic Model Power Boats
9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Thankfully indeed Bob, as I already have 2x Javelin (shock horror 🙄).
You'll be calling me Noah next, as somehow, i seem to 'ended up' with pairs of quite a few of my boats 🤔🙄
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You'll be calling me Noah next, as somehow, i seem to 'ended up' with pairs of quite a few of my boats 🤔🙄
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💬 Re: Other Classic Fairey Builds
9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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For me, the Huntsman 28 is about the prettiest boat that Fairey built (a wet boat in a chop apparently).
But i can pretty much say, if it's got a Fairey emblem on it, is like it.
The Spearfish is a close 2nd, as is the Huntsman 31 aft cockpit/Sport.
The aft cabin on the H31 has always made it look quite a 'heavy' design in my eyes, like the Super Swordsman too.
Unlike Roycv, I do actually like some of the modern renditions using a 'Fairey style' hull.
Thankfully, we're all different, and have different tastes and likes.
Will
But i can pretty much say, if it's got a Fairey emblem on it, is like it.
The Spearfish is a close 2nd, as is the Huntsman 31 aft cockpit/Sport.
The aft cabin on the H31 has always made it look quite a 'heavy' design in my eyes, like the Super Swordsman too.
Unlike Roycv, I do actually like some of the modern renditions using a 'Fairey style' hull.
Thankfully, we're all different, and have different tastes and likes.
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📝 Future Fairey Projects
11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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That's the problem, so many options, and so many good looking boats to consider 🤯
I guess the Swordsman Marine 30 does just look like a Spearfish, with a water jet instead.
Still a good looking boat though, and a Spearfish kit would be pretty easy to convert into one I would think.
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I guess the Swordsman Marine 30 does just look like a Spearfish, with a water jet instead.
Still a good looking boat though, and a Spearfish kit would be pretty easy to convert into one I would think.
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💬 Re: Classic Model Power Boats
11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Other than wishing everyone a Happy New Year, I think 'no comment' is the best reply I can give to your post Bob 😔
I will try to get at least one of my 'collection' (hoard?) on the water this year.
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I will try to get at least one of my 'collection' (hoard?) on the water this year.
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📝 Future Fairey Projects
11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Chris, don't forget the Swordsman 30 as well, available with water jet drive.
In my opinion, the 37 is the nicer looking of the two larger Swordsman.
The Spearfish 32 is a damn good looking boat, as is the Solent Spear.
If I had the skills (and time 🙄), I would love to build so many of these different Fairey related boats.
Will
In my opinion, the 37 is the nicer looking of the two larger Swordsman.
The Spearfish 32 is a damn good looking boat, as is the Solent Spear.
If I had the skills (and time 🙄), I would love to build so many of these different Fairey related boats.
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💬 Re: New Moth MKII semi scale yacht
14 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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A nice, and very interesting model to build JB.
That's a large sail area for a hull of that size (both model and 1:1), it should make for some interesting sailing.
I'll stick to my Laser(1:1), that's enough for me and these days.
I'm sure that I'm not the only one looking forward to hearing, and seeing, how well it performs.
Will
That's a large sail area for a hull of that size (both model and 1:1), it should make for some interesting sailing.
I'll stick to my Laser(1:1), that's enough for me and these days.
I'm sure that I'm not the only one looking forward to hearing, and seeing, how well it performs.
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💬 Re: Classic Model Power Boats
22 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Does this still class as a model power boat?
The Thames Police Launch is one of my favourite boats, following closely behind most things Fairey.
I have both the smaller 26", and larger 34" versions, both needing some work (shock horror when it comes to my model boats)
This 26" version has no electronics or motor, then same with the larger scale version too.
One day 🙄
The Thames Police Launch is one of my favourite boats, following closely behind most things Fairey.
I have both the smaller 26", and larger 34" versions, both needing some work (shock horror when it comes to my model boats)
This 26" version has no electronics or motor, then same with the larger scale version too.
One day 🙄
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📝 120 years of modelboat history
26 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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It's not a 37 or 40, it's a Swordfish 36 in the video i was thinking of.
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📝 120 years of modelboat history
26 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Thanks for the info Chris. I've only seen the split drawing that you posted before, showing the hull and interior separated from deck and cabin tops, that's about the only drawing I've seen of these larger Swordsman marine/Transworld yachts versions.
There's a video of one on YouTube, (can't remember if it's a 37 or 40 now), and it's got basically an overdrive on each gearbox, so the ability to lower the engine RPM.
I think it was a 'Meet the owner.....' video, and he takes the interviewer out for a run, and demonstrates this.
Didn't know that was an option on them. I did have a brochure somewhere I think, unless it was a magazine article, but something says it's a brochure though.
Will
There's a video of one on YouTube, (can't remember if it's a 37 or 40 now), and it's got basically an overdrive on each gearbox, so the ability to lower the engine RPM.
I think it was a 'Meet the owner.....' video, and he takes the interviewer out for a run, and demonstrates this.
Didn't know that was an option on them. I did have a brochure somewhere I think, unless it was a magazine article, but something says it's a brochure though.
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📝 120 years of modelboat history
27 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Hi Chris, do you know if there were plans drawings for the 37 model, or was it just the 20 kits, with glassfibre hulls?
It wouldn't surprise me if Charles Lawrence has some official drawings of the 30, 37 and the 40, I just wondered if you knew whether any kit drawing were every available.
Will
It wouldn't surprise me if Charles Lawrence has some official drawings of the 30, 37 and the 40, I just wondered if you knew whether any kit drawing were every available.
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📝 Sprite
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Fair play Bob, you're making great progress and flying through this build 😀👍
As Chris says, you'll have your Sprite on the water in no time.
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As Chris says, you'll have your Sprite on the water in no time.
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💬 Re: Classic Model Power Boats
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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I've got an unmade 'Rapier' kit in the loft Bob.
I know that will shock you 😂
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I know that will shock you 😂
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💬 Re: Fairey Faun - All But Finished
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Well done Chris, the Faun looks fantastic, a lovely little model.
As you say, the weight should help it to not be like a cork on the water. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after 'Sea trials'.
Will
As you say, the weight should help it to not be like a cork on the water. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after 'Sea trials'.
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📝 Sprite
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Made me wince just thinking about it!
Hopefully it'll heal quickly Bob.
Hopefully it'll heal quickly Bob.
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📝 Sprite
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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I agree Bob, I too think that an outboard motor will suit the design of the Sprite really well.
It looks like the sort of boat that would have an outboard on in real life.
Will
It looks like the sort of boat that would have an outboard on in real life.
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💬 Re: Classic Model Power Boats
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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I will have to add pictures of my two Swordsmen Bob. Admittedly, nowhere near as tidy as the one pictured though.
I have to admit that after you created this thread, I presumed we would see lots of Fairey Huntsman, maybe an occasional Swordsman, plenty of Aerokits boats, especially Sea Commander, but we haven't 😐
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I have to admit that after you created this thread, I presumed we would see lots of Fairey Huntsman, maybe an occasional Swordsman, plenty of Aerokits boats, especially Sea Commander, but we haven't 😐
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💬 Re: Fairey Faun - More Roof
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Fair play Chris, what a gorgeous looking little boat 👏🙂
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💬 Re: Aerokits Sea Commander. Strange Handling ?
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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With Harrys Sea Commander, you can see it leaning into the turns, which yours wasn't before was it Bob, plus as you say, you can see the stern slipping out with the rudder input at speed.
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📝 Sprite
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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That's coming together nicely Bob, and looks really good.
It looks a large model sat there on the bench 😎👌
Can't wait to see it on the water, I'm sure it's going to have real presence.
It looks a large model sat there on the bench 😎👌
Can't wait to see it on the water, I'm sure it's going to have real presence.
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📝 When space runs out .....
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Understanding wife - Pass 👍
Space - Loft and lockup (15 miles away from the house) - Pass 👍
Wife who knows exactly how many boats I really have - Fail 👎😐
Space - Loft and lockup (15 miles away from the house) - Pass 👍
Wife who knows exactly how many boats I really have - Fail 👎😐
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💬 Re: Classic Model Power Boats
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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2x Sportsmen Bob, that's just greedy!! 😂
oh, hold on a minute 😇
I know, Pot and Kettle 🙄
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oh, hold on a minute 😇
I know, Pot and Kettle 🙄
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💬 Re: Fairey Faun - Front Windows
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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What a great looking little Fairey Chris. I doubt you'll ever see another Faun model.
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📝 Sprite
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Chris, I like the added shaped bow, that will make quite a difference to the blunt look that the standard Sprite has.
Bob, sounds like you're making good progress on your Sprite build.
It will be great to see them on the water (mine too, eventually), as the Sprite is such an uncommonly seen model.
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Bob, sounds like you're making good progress on your Sprite build.
It will be great to see them on the water (mine too, eventually), as the Sprite is such an uncommonly seen model.
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💬 Re: Aerokits Sea Commander. Strange Handling ?
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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The Sea Scout definitely has a fairly long keel, that is quite deep towards the stern, just like the Sea Commander.
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💬 Re: Re-starting the Marlin build.
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Robbob, you're not alone with that happening. I'm nearly mid 50's now, and that's been happening to me for at least 5yrs, maybe more. Often, no matter how long I stand there thinking, I still don't remember what I went to get.
Marlin is coming along nicely though, and the planked areas will add a nice extra detail to it.
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Marlin is coming along nicely though, and the planked areas will add a nice extra detail to it.
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💬 Re: Aerokits Sea Commander. Strange Handling ?
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Lieutenant)
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Im guessing that at least a part cause of the aerated water you're seeing behind the boat, is due to the strakes making air bubbles remain under the boat, until they exit at the end of the strake at the transom?
Depending on prop and motor suitability, there could be some cavitation, but whether that's caused by the prop/motor combo, or could it be because of the air that the strakes are holding under the hull?
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Depending on prop and motor suitability, there could be some cavitation, but whether that's caused by the prop/motor combo, or could it be because of the air that the strakes are holding under the hull?
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