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📝 Mickey Finn
17 hours ago by philcaretaker (
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Purchased original Rojair Mickey Finn from Ashton Models 35 years ago - hull suffered damaged so made a F/G mould before repairing and sailing. Made spare hull from mould and there she sat for 35+ years. Original Mickey was sold many years ago but as retirement approached the burning desire to fulfill old challenges re-emerged.
So , after putting out calls for help, diagrams, photos or information on the model boat forums, thanks to "John Dowd" and a couple of other guys, I finally got round to resurrecting this fantastic 36" yacht.
So , after putting out calls for help, diagrams, photos or information on the model boat forums, thanks to "John Dowd" and a couple of other guys, I finally got round to resurrecting this fantastic 36" yacht.
Ashton Models
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💬 Re: Mickey Finn
20 hours ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hope there isn't too much info here ! - Good luck
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💬 Re: Mickey Finn
21 hours ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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All these photos were sent to me a chap called John Dowed.
I made my own fixtures and fittings mainly from, I think it was 1/2" ally tube bent to shape, goosneck turned from polypropolene. Radio box was a "ferraro rochette"plastic box.
Sails were flat (no pannels)"Rip Stop Nylon " But needed batton stiffeners to help hold the set - I may still have a plan for the sails ? - Tried both pocket Luff and Eyelet Luff .
No longer have the model but still have my master F/G mould . Happy Days !
I made my own fixtures and fittings mainly from, I think it was 1/2" ally tube bent to shape, goosneck turned from polypropolene. Radio box was a "ferraro rochette"plastic box.
Sails were flat (no pannels)"Rip Stop Nylon " But needed batton stiffeners to help hold the set - I may still have a plan for the sails ? - Tried both pocket Luff and Eyelet Luff .
No longer have the model but still have my master F/G mould . Happy Days !
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📝 Help on posting
22 hours ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks Martin - Just tried the "Flag" button but just goes straight to " Edit" so perhaps it only works as a prompt for "others" to raise concerns - I think that would make sense !🤞👍
Mni Tnx again.
Mni Tnx again.
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📝 Help on posting
1 day ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Guys, great website but still getting into the forum posting and navigation aspects , (post stroke grey cells dont always work as they should) - so as they say "if in doubt ask" .
1.What is Flag status ? .
2.Can i put photos & video in same post ? - (I have just worked round it by posting video and photos separately in the Media Category - is this good practice ?).
3.Does it matter what category you chose ?.
Thank god for cut & paste and spell checker otherwise this post alone would take hours !!
1.What is Flag status ? .
2.Can i put photos & video in same post ? - (I have just worked round it by posting video and photos separately in the Media Category - is this good practice ?).
3.Does it matter what category you chose ?.
Thank god for cut & paste and spell checker otherwise this post alone would take hours !!
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💬 Re: Mickey Finn
1 day ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Nerys , Hope this uploads photos ? - YES ! sorted.
But -
What is the "FLAG" icon for (top R/H corner of media posts ? - mine just access edit function ?
But -
What is the "FLAG" icon for (top R/H corner of media posts ? - mine just access edit function ?
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📝 Mickey Finn
1 day ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Nerys, not sure if this is the correct place to post but here go`s ! - hope this helps.
Perhaps you can get some detail also from the videos. Hope you can see the photo files ?
Perhaps you can get some detail also from the videos. Hope you can see the photo files ?
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📝 "Genie"
3 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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"Genie" was a classic Marblehead 50" long. Designed by Vic Smeed, she had a hard chine hull construction.
This was my first "home brew" model yacht and I ended up building 4 of these in total - so pleased I took some picies.
Long gone now, but not forgotten !.
This was my first "home brew" model yacht and I ended up building 4 of these in total - so pleased I took some picies.
Long gone now, but not forgotten !.
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💬 Re: "Genie"
3 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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After starting sailing with the Robbe Optomist at Lower Hut in Wellington, Kiwi ingenuity started to rub off onto me and my first "Home Brew" Genie was built using scraps of what ever I could get my hands on,- then came my 2nd, my 3rd, then the 4th !. Happy Days !.
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💬 Re: "Genie"
3 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Many tnx fer info - ..
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📝 "Genie"
4 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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"Genie" was classic Marblehead design from Vic Smead.
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📝 Mickey Finn
5 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Purchased original Rojair Mickey Finn from Ashton Models 35 years ago - hull suffered damaged so made a F/G mould before repairing and sailing. Made spare hull from mould and there she sat for 35-40 years. Original Mickey was sold many years ago but as retirement approached the burning desire to fulfill old challenges re-emerged.
So , after putting out calls for help, diagrams, photos or information on the model boat forums, thanks to "John Dowd" and a couple of other guys, I finally got round to resurrecting this fantastic little yacht.
So , after putting out calls for help, diagrams, photos or information on the model boat forums, thanks to "John Dowd" and a couple of other guys, I finally got round to resurrecting this fantastic little yacht.
Ashton Models
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📝 General Jumbo - Nostalgic !
9 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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It all started for me about 60+ years ago. General Jumbo was my favourite character in the Beano, being able to control and communicate with models fascinated me to say the least.
At school we all took the academic subjects in our stride, Maths, Science, Physics were tools to be used – but for what?. Geography put me in a world of my own wanting more to travel.
As for History! – Well if it was swash buckling, pillaging pirates or conquistadores searching for new lands, it had my full attention! , coupled with a blend of Swiss Family Robinson, Treasure Island, Mutiny on the Bounty and Robinson Crusoe – I guess these were to be my seeds of destiny.
Does it ring any bells ? 🤔⛵
At school we all took the academic subjects in our stride, Maths, Science, Physics were tools to be used – but for what?. Geography put me in a world of my own wanting more to travel.
As for History! – Well if it was swash buckling, pillaging pirates or conquistadores searching for new lands, it had my full attention! , coupled with a blend of Swiss Family Robinson, Treasure Island, Mutiny on the Bounty and Robinson Crusoe – I guess these were to be my seeds of destiny.
Does it ring any bells ? 🤔⛵
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📝 Submarine Sniper at Buxton
10 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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📝 R/C Cam Boats
20 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Using the Hobbyking Swamp Dawg as a platform for my Gopro action camera.
Managing slide, drift and wind rotation was a challenge in varying conditions, to help tame the beast we tried a few basic options !.
Managing slide, drift and wind rotation was a challenge in varying conditions, to help tame the beast we tried a few basic options !.
Hobbyking Swamp Dawg
Gopro
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📝 RC Land Yacht Project
30 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Get the kids into sailing ! - RC model land yacht project suitable for schools.
See also :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdWBAMP_CxE
See also :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdWBAMP_CxE
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📝 Casting a lead bulb keel
30 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Cenbeth - great write up with picys, the process can be daunting when casting - I have tried 3 metods to produce a keel bulb - thought i would also share my experiences .
(1.Casting 2.Shaping 3.Filling)
1. Shape a wooden keel bulb and from it produced a concrete 1/2 mould (*leave concrete to cure/dry) then cast as two lead halves.
2.Cut lead sheet profiles to diminishing templates, glue together and shape to bulb profile.
3.Used 1/2 wooden keel mould to Vac form two plastic keel bulbs which can be filled with lead shot/or concrete - then stuck together.
Mni tnx
Phil
(1.Casting 2.Shaping 3.Filling)
1. Shape a wooden keel bulb and from it produced a concrete 1/2 mould (*leave concrete to cure/dry) then cast as two lead halves.
2.Cut lead sheet profiles to diminishing templates, glue together and shape to bulb profile.
3.Used 1/2 wooden keel mould to Vac form two plastic keel bulbs which can be filled with lead shot/or concrete - then stuck together.
Mni tnx
Phil
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💬 Re: Graupner Optimist 1978
30 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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With childhood memories of my STAR YACHT purchased in Bridlington circa 1958 - the Graupner Optimist was my first RC yacht, purchased second hand (also with Futaba 4ch 27mhz FP4FN TX when livinging in Wellington NZ 1978. Happy Days !
Phil
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📝 Work with Balsa wood
30 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Tnx Martin - This one is for my "sticky" bits !
Phil
Phil
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📝 Re: Work with Balsa wood
30 days ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Mni Tnx Red for explanation on "sticky". Just getting into the website and thinking where to put all my "sticky" bits !
Phil
Phil
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💬 Re: Wee Nip
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Again tnx fer comments, its nice to share our experiences and hopefully encourage new blood into the hobby. (Young or Old) !
Having not yet posted in the "Forum" department as a newbi to the website I am just testing how the "comment, share and post" selections work and how they interact with the "Forum" and the "Boat Habour" etc. - any advice would be kindly received !.
Just one final comment on the Wee Nip - even with just rudder only, its forgiveing, satisfying and connvenient plus with "artistic licence" its a great project to learn all about sailing, materials,design and how to have fun.
Well done to designer Graham Bantock
Enjoy
Phil
Having not yet posted in the "Forum" department as a newbi to the website I am just testing how the "comment, share and post" selections work and how they interact with the "Forum" and the "Boat Habour" etc. - any advice would be kindly received !.
Just one final comment on the Wee Nip - even with just rudder only, its forgiveing, satisfying and connvenient plus with "artistic licence" its a great project to learn all about sailing, materials,design and how to have fun.
Well done to designer Graham Bantock
Enjoy
Phil
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💬 Re: Thames Barge.
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Here`s one for the Thames Barge appreciation society - I could watch these all day !.
Model belongs to Peter (Buxton Model Boat Club member)
Phil
Model belongs to Peter (Buxton Model Boat Club member)
Phil
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💬 Re: Wee Nip
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Tnx fer comments re interest in the Wee Nip, I must admit that "Uni" rigs do appeal to me.
Since I resurrected an old "Mickey Finn" a few years ago , I also fancied a Laser and managed to acquire one last year - but in terms of grab and go fun sailing, more often than not its the Wee Nip !.
Am really enjoying the website and thanks again for the comradeship !
Phil
Since I resurrected an old "Mickey Finn" a few years ago , I also fancied a Laser and managed to acquire one last year - but in terms of grab and go fun sailing, more often than not its the Wee Nip !.
Am really enjoying the website and thanks again for the comradeship !
Phil
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📝 Wee Nip
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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My first (and following) Wee Nips
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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http://www.buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/quick_links.html
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB - Pavilion Gardens Buxton Derbyshire
- Thurs (all day) & Sunday 8.00 - 12.30 (365 days/ year)
- Thurs (all day) & Sunday 8.00 - 12.30 (365 days/ year)
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💬 Re: Wee Nip, Ruf Red
3 months ago by philcaretaker ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi , I have enjoyed building and sailing a number of "Wee Nip`s" over the last few years - Quick and easy to rig, just fun to sail. Sadly now only in possession of one - but love it to bits !.
👍😀https://www.youtube.com/user/caretakerproduction/videos
👍😀https://www.youtube.com/user/caretakerproduction/videos
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