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    Huntsman
    Variation of a huntsman with stern drive.
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    LNVT
    Other than water test the Vic is finished .A name to come. New photo is finished paint. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    New Home
    Boat gone
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    New Borkum engine
    Chiltern steam engine replaced Graham engine. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Billings Progress
    Seven years ago this boat was given to me making it my first boat. Turned out to be a good starter boat as the hull was almost finished. Having painted it the way the write up seamed to say. Then ready to run and into the water. The boat being top heavy it tipped and took on water. Back to the work bench and striped and left to sit until this year. The boat is almost finished needs rudder motor and ballast Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Puffer
    The puffer is a scratch built boat I had started 2 years ago.Ready to go for water tests and ballast if needed. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Scratch built Borkum
    Designed from pictures and video of the Krick model.
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Hellen
    This one is a kit I built .
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    USGA Rescue
    This one was built when I got her .The paint job looked like someone had why to much paint and used it all. Striped it down to a clean surface rebuilt all railings and pilot house repainted and added decals.
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Fairplay
    This was a strip down and repair.
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    First steam boat
    I was sent the steam plant by one on our members.It is a freelance steam launch as I lengthened the boat to fit the boiler and engine.The steam boiler and engine are the Maxwell Hemmens Canton plant.It has been run on water and held 30 psi for allmost 20 min. Rick
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Steam engine
    These three show the lever in each position from the base top lower and center .Center is full stop,top is full foreword and bottom is full reverse and notches in between for slower speeds Rick
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    steam engine
    Graham TV1 STEAM ENGINE as the engine sits left is the prop side and the lever is in the up position the center post has notches in for speed control as the lever moves up and down for direction .I hope this helps Doug. Rick
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Miranda
    These are better. Rick
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Miranda engine
    Not the best as I have trouble taking pictures Rick
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Dumas Kit
    Cobra
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Artkit
    The Cutty Sark
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Dumas kit
    Geo. w. Washburn
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Speed boat
    A fun build and run.
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Billing
    My USCG rescue boat
    Newby7
    4 years ago
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    Dumas Commuter build
    Finally decided on a boat to build. Purchasted this kit a while ago and now have started to build. Read the instructions and followed the photos to get familler with the build sequence. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
    38 Posts
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    A different Huntsman
    Thanks to Chris F he sent the plans for the Fairey Huntsman. Went to a drafting photo shop had them enlarge the plan to build a 24" boat. Got a start for this project by getting the hull framed in. As this will be a first at skinning a hull with sheet pieces . Research goes on for the best way to start and how to skin the bow. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
    60 Posts
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    Dumas Victory tug
    With I hate to say my golfing season slowly coming to an end and no project in mind for the cold months ahead a kit was looked at. Having liked the look of this boat for a number of years finally decided to order the kit. The notice came in that the parcel is ready for pick up.Will be picking up today. My intent is to open and photograph the kit before I start the build. As my last few builds have been scratch builds I didn't take photos of all aspects of the build. More to come. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
    7 Posts
    5 Followers
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    Rework
    Having just the hull of the first steam launch. I looked at what to do with it. The lines of her are long and narrow leading me to look at narrow boats and barges. Finding a few contenders for the project all of them would suit my plan. Changes to the bow and stern may need to happen. My biggest concern is the boat is not flat bottom. Builders license may be where I over look the bottom. On the water it will not show up as much. Need to choose one of the options then on to rework and new build. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
    2 Posts
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    Power
    This is my Billings USCG Life boat. Had not installed esc into the finished boat. Had a P94 duel esc operation and P92 power destitution board Component Shop (Action Electronics)units taken from another build shelved as it became to big a job at the time. May finish one day. The boat has twin props and rudders so with the P 94 unit can run the boat now. Boat is now ready for water tests. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
    23 Posts
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    New Build
    Started the work by getting the plan enlarged. Today I cut out cardboard frames setting them up on the building board. Frames are 2-3/4 " spacing making the boat 36" long and 7" wide. Need to get wood to proceed. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
    2 Posts
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    Re-Fit
    Two years ago I was given a boiler and engine.Wanting to use them I looked for a launch plan to use. Having not found a plan I changed one close to what I wanted. This was the first open launch and total scratch built without a plan. With the launch finished it was OK but the lines from fore to aft looking from the side lay to flat.With the building of the Miranda and the Borkum I could see that both had curves and were not flat. With this said I cut the launch fore and aft to build them up.The stern was raised almost 1/2" the bow 3/8"the launch now has curve.The before is posted here. Will post a picture of now tomorrow. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Puffer update
    When I started the puffer it was to be powered by steam.That changed after the hull was built.When placing the boiler in position the chimney would have been in the center of the hull.Also the steam plant would have to be hidden not what I wanted.The Borkum build took the steam plant and the puffer will be electric.The motor bracket is 1x4x4 pine with a hole for the motor.The mount is then angled on the bottom to suit angle for prop shaft.From the bottom drilled holes ether side of the holes counter sunk them and epoxied 1/4-20 1-1/2" bolts in.Mount then cut in half and sanded down to hold the motor from turning. Dressed up the pilot house with wheel and navigation items. The hull was then primed and painted. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
    33 Posts
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    Borkum look a like
    I started thinking of a build to put my Graham TVA steam engine in.I found the Krick Borkum and thought it would be right for size and scale.This build was started early June. First I tried to find a plan for her by getting in contact with Krick they answered but could not supply a plan. Next making my own plan something that looked a bit like the Borkum. From this plan I over sized the frames and cut them from cardboard mounting them on a building board. The next step was to use the templates to cut the frames and mount the frames to the board. The pictures show some of the steps I'm now using EZE Kote to seal and finish. I'm not good at taking picture but will try and keep it coming. Rick
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    3 years ago
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    4 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    4 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Bill Sorry to hear of the diagnosis.Do stay on with us to read our posts and the advice we get when needed.I have found for me this forum has so many great members who help not only with modelling but with humor. I will be thinking of you as I read and post .
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    18 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    So right this websiite is first rate. In my mind the members go above and beond in helping and humor.
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    📝 Wordle of the Day?
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    Shiped out and got it in two.
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    📝 City of Sheffield Tyne lifeboat. 1st sailing.
    24 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Small changes she runs very well.
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    📝 City of Sheffield Tyne lifeboat
    24 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Great build.👍👍👍👍👍
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    30 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Keep us updated on how your recovery is doing.👍👍👍👍👍
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    Dear Colin
    I do hope you are managing under so much pain.With looking after your family please look after yourself also.In times as these we all need friends and that is what you have on this forum.As Doug has said do reach out if you need to chat.
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    So sorry to hear such tragic news.My thoughts and prayer are with you and your famiily.
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    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Took a flyer and blow into the word in two.
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    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    I do believe we are all in the same BOAT. The radio operater has not been forwording mesages to the Captain😊
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    Picked number one just like in school had a 25% chance to be right.
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    You have a better chance of getting the question right if you read the full sentence. I missed the word model leading me to pick internal combustion as my answer. Must learn to spell and read before answering.
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    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Not sure how you miss if you read the question. The answer is in the question
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    📝 My Latest TVR1A Ready for its first Steam Trial.
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    You do wonderful work 👍👍👍👍👍 GLC
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    A new update on this boat.
    After some thought decided to make a new boat out of the starter. The pictures you now see are the finale result.
    I liked the basic look of the hull but it was out of line. The first start was to brake the transom and reset it in line. Cleaned off the decking and built the sides. The pilot house and superstructure were remade in styrene .
    The final result turned out very well.
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    📝 Wordle of the Day?
    3 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    My start word gave it to me in ONE👍😍
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    📝 Lord Nelson Victory Tug. wheelhouse windows
    3 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    I built the Victory Tug a while ago. Found doing the front windows challenging to say the least. My build log may be of some help.
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    📝 Forward and Reverse control for TVR 1A Engine, and coupling solution.
    3 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Wonderful solution GLC. Elegant in simplicity👍👍👍👍👍
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    OK Lets set sail.👍👍👍👍👍 Wonderful work.
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    Well done.👍👍👍👍👍Nice detail.
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    4 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Three for me also👍
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    💬 Re: Model Slipway 1:16 Trent Finally finished ready for maiden!
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    RESCUE ME. Great job👍👍👍👍👍
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    TO GOOD HEALTH FRIENDS AND FORUM .HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
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    📝 To all my friends, on here, near, dear, and overseas.
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    To all a Happy New Year. Blue sky and fair winds to all in 2024.
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    Great work Lew👍👍👍👍👍
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    📝 To all those having A BAD DAY!
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    He won't be smelling like a ROSE.🤓😊
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    Wishing all our members far and wide a very Happy Holiday
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    How do we learn if we don't ask questions.Keep asking we may not know the answer but at least it's out there for someone who may know👍👍👍👍👍👍By the way Happy holidays to all.
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    Sure makes the answer easier when three of the four are a no brainer.
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