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Streamline Models by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 11 hours ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Thanks for that Doug, There are several hulls for Thames Barges available, but to me, a novice, the complexity of fittings required is rather daunting and the Speedline kit does contain everything. The disadvantage is the smaller size whereas the Fleetscale hull is more in keeping with the size most common amongst model barge builders. Cheers, Nerys.

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Streamline Models by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 11 hours ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

I have been considering building 'Annie', but the company that I have seen advertising this Thames Barge Kit is called Speedline Models. Presumably we are talking about the same model. Best regards, Nerys.

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Re: Sharpie by Nerys by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 14 days ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

Hi Doug, I see what you mean, but, I'm a newcomer to model building and from what I've seen, a lot of models are the same with no visible means of steering and certainly no helmsman. I suppose I could mount an imitation tiller with a figure of some sort giving the impression of steering but at this stage I'm more interested in getting her to perform well. The extraneous bits can come later. Regards, Nerys

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Re: Sharpie by Nerys by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 14 days ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

Hi Doug, The tiller and linkage to the servo are under the after raised deck, as are the sail servo, receiver etc. The whole raised deck or hatch cover lifts off for easy access. Cheers, Nerys

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Re: Sharpie by Nerys by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 14 days ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

Evening Doug, This was her first time in the water and there was a lot more wind than I would have liked. No, she hadn't shipped any water, I think it must be the angle from which the photo was taken. The rudder post is about two inches inboard of the transom. The rudder has a drop blade like many sailing dinghies and after this first sail, I think I shall increase it's area. However, I think the weather conditions did not give me a chance to properly assess performance. This is the first model sharpie I have built, but in my dim and distant past built several full size ones, the last being 43ft. so I know a bit about their characteristics, just hope it transposes to the model variety! Best wishes, Nerys

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Sharpie by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 14 days ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 4 )

[Score: 5/10] 30" Sharpie - Comments: Scratch built model of a typical East Coast of America sharpie. Used as a general work/ fishing boat.

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Speedline Thames Barge kit. by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 1 month ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Having had an interest and connections with Thames Sailing Barges going back to the days when they still carried cargo under sail, I am contemplating building a model. I am a relative newcomer to modelling, so am considering the Speedline kit. What I really want to know is how this model sails. I'm not expecting speed, I just want to know if the performance is acceptable and she handles reasonably well. Hope someone can advise me. Nerys

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Carina by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 1 month ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 3 )

[Score: 8/10] 30" Carina Powered by NiMH (4.8v) 2Amp/h Batteries - Comments: My second effort, an Aeronaut Bella.

Gwylan by Nerys Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 1 month ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 4 )

[Score: 8/10] 20"/1700g Gwylan Capable of 3mph and a runtime of 40mins Single Propellor (3 Blade 15mm) Direct Drive Powered by NiMH (6v) 2Amp/h Batteries - Comments: This was my first attempt at building a model boat, decided that model boat building would be a suitable hobby for a lady of 85, no longer fit enough to sail real boats.