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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
17 hours ago by philcaretaker (
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Buxton Model Boat Club Sailing New Years Day !
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📝 Etherow model boat club Stockport
1 day ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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After visiting Etherow Model Boat Club on a number off occasions , thought I would share a couple of links to say thanks for the hospitality shown by the club members. Thanks again !
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💬 Re: RN Type 23 Frigate
6 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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She is back in dry dock for more fitting out by Lee who constructed and owns the model.
She is quite a beast at 1/72 scale about 6ft / 2mtr long. Fleetscale kit/parts i think ?.
Special significance for me that my son has served on HMS Iron Duke.
She is quite a beast at 1/72 scale about 6ft / 2mtr long. Fleetscale kit/parts i think ?.
Special significance for me that my son has served on HMS Iron Duke.
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📝 RN Type 23 Frigate
7 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Sea Trials of Model RN Type 23 Frigate from Buxton model Club member Lee.
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💬 Re: U-181 and HMS Bluebell confrontation in WW2
11 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Great video!
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📝 Plans for Mississippi paddle Steamer
12 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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The model belongs to one of our local club members so I will try to get some more specific photos ASAP. With my memories of seeing the President on the Mississippi many years ago , I couldn't resit doing a quick video for such an iconic vessel.😎👍
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💬 Re: Starlet
13 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Another great classic ! any more photos ?.
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💬 Re: (Yacht) Catharine
13 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Ron, Very nice any more photos ? Reminds me of the uni rig Catboats. 👍😁
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💬 Re: HMS TYNE
13 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Terrific work ! - I also look forward to the trials !.👍
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📝 "Just brows and see what you find"
13 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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So pleased I started to browse through the main menu category listings - going back through many easily accessible listings in the "Build Blogs" the is so much information and photos etc.
I never took photos of the very first yacht that I purchased , but thanks to "Model Boats Member" - CapnJim - Graupner Collie (1970s?) Restoration. I can now remember what she looked like !.
Have a brows and relive some old and new memories - and set some new challenges !!!!👍
I never took photos of the very first yacht that I purchased , but thanks to "Model Boats Member" - CapnJim - Graupner Collie (1970s?) Restoration. I can now remember what she looked like !.
Have a brows and relive some old and new memories - and set some new challenges !!!!👍
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💬 Re: Graupner Collie (1970s?) Restoration
13 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Remember the box like it was yesterday ! - must down load the picies.😎😁😊
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💬 Re: Graupner Collie (1970s?) Restoration
13 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Great photos - brings back memories. Collie was the first RC yacht that I purchased in NZ in 1980`s .This inspired me to build the "Genie"😊⛵ Posted 6 years ago but thanks for sharing !
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💬 Re: Graupner Collie - part 2
14 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Like it !
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💬 Re: Graupner Collie - Part 3
14 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Very good !
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💬 Re: Graupner Collie (1970s?) Restoration
14 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Great information - Tnx !
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💬 Re: Northwind 36/600 rebuild
14 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Good information - tnx !
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💬 Re: Vintage style yacht designed by "Vic Smeed"
14 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Very nice !
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📝 Plans for Mississippi paddle Steamer
15 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Is this of any interest ?👍⛵
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
17 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Looking back over 2019 at some of "Buxton Model Boat Club" members boats - JESSICA
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📝 Swamp Dawg Camera Boat
18 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Quick and simple solution to save those action moments - Pair phone or tablet with GoPro camera app, or simply record with remote via wifi.
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💬 Re: Mississippi Steam Boat
21 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Remindes me of berthing alongside just down from the Crescent city connection bridge, near Canal Street - I`m sure the "Precedent" steamer used to be there 45 years ago ?.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
22 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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RC Sailing :- 29th December 2019 - BMBC Sunday morning sailing at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
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📝 Mississippi Steam Boat
22 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Just for fun ! an interesting project for the new year ! - RC Sailing :- Mississippi Steam Boat from BMBC member - electric conversion with original steam / boiler setup .
Happy 2020 to all !!
Can you now stop tapping your feet ? 😎😁
Happy 2020 to all !!
Can you now stop tapping your feet ? 😎😁
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📝 Help needed on outboard for Tom Kat
26 days ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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As I remember the drive was "just a torque spring" aprox2mm diam x 15 - 20 mm long. Held by gromit screws within a brass bush each end. Greased and supported within the silicon tube.
As a temp fix when my torque spring failed , I replaced it with a piece of plastic strimmer wire!.
Worked OK ! - Hope this helps !.👍🤞😎
As a temp fix when my torque spring failed , I replaced it with a piece of plastic strimmer wire!.
Worked OK ! - Hope this helps !.👍🤞😎
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📝 WEE NIP
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Best wishes to you and yours Peter have a great Christmas !⛵
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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RC Sailing :- 15th December 2019 - BMBC at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Nice to meet up with Graham this week end in Buxton !.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Nerys, can take no credit at all for Juno, Elsa and Miss Sophie. They were crafted by DEAN one of our club Members. Hopfully I can get him intersted in the forum in due course !.
Phil
Phil
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📝 WEE NIP
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Graham, have fun with the Wee Nip and just shout if you have any questions. As for rigging and sailing her - she almost does it herself !.
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📝 Camera Jib
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Just knocked up camera jib for the gopro from an old tripod -
Tried it in the Morning Mist !
Tried it in the Morning Mist !
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