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📝 " Elsa " - Steam dredge barge
2 hours ago by philcaretaker (
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" Elsa ", is a steam dredge barge built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Dean Ratcliffe.
She is roughly 1.24 scale, approximately 43 inches by 8 inches and is made from recycled and up cycled materials wherever possible. She has a single rudder and propeller, powered by a single motor from a drill, and two 6v lead acid batteries. She is a totally freelance design.
She is roughly 1.24 scale, approximately 43 inches by 8 inches and is made from recycled and up cycled materials wherever possible. She has a single rudder and propeller, powered by a single motor from a drill, and two 6v lead acid batteries. She is a totally freelance design.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
2 hours ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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" Elsa ", is a steam dredge barge built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Dean Ratcliffe.
She is roughly 1.24 scale, approximately 43 inches by 8 inches and is made from recycled and up cycled materials wherever possible. She has a single rudder and propeller, powered by a single motor from a drill, and two 6v lead acid batteries. She is a totally freelance design.
She is roughly 1.24 scale, approximately 43 inches by 8 inches and is made from recycled and up cycled materials wherever possible. She has a single rudder and propeller, powered by a single motor from a drill, and two 6v lead acid batteries. She is a totally freelance design.
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💬 Re: Robbe WindStar
6 hours ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Thanks for the advice Ken, I will pass on to Barry.
I know Windstar sails like she is on rails under right conditions / sails and setup .
With the Robbe brand name behind her, she has a real feeling of presence and quality on the water - wish she was mine !
Phil
I know Windstar sails like she is on rails under right conditions / sails and setup .
With the Robbe brand name behind her, she has a real feeling of presence and quality on the water - wish she was mine !
Phil
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📝 Aerokits Huntsman 31
2 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Buxton Model Boat Club member Dave Cole displays here his 1960`s "Aerokits" model Huntsman 31 .
Further information on the video commentary.
Further information on the video commentary.
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📝 Robbe WindStar
2 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Robbe WindStar - owned and sailed by Barry who is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.
Listen to video commentary for more details .
Listen to video commentary for more details .
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
2 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Buxton Model Boat Club member Dave Cole displays here his 1960`s "Aerokits" mode " Huntsman 31 ".
Further information on the video commentary.
Further information on the video commentary.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
2 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Robbe WindStar - owned and sailed by Barry who is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.
For more information listen to video commentary.
For more information listen to video commentary.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
4 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Doug - the name doesn't ring any bells but I shall ask around - We are in Derbyshire.
Its only through the Model Boat Website that I became acquainted with Graham93 who is also quite active on the forum.
Its only through the Model Boat Website that I became acquainted with Graham93 who is also quite active on the forum.
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📝 Information Sharing
4 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Could not resist sharing this one !
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
7 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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This "RAF Crash Tender" was built by Graham93 who is a member and contributor to Model Boats Website.
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📝 RAF Crash Tender
7 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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This "RAF Crash Tender" was built by Graham93 who is a member and contributor to Model Boats Website.
Listen to video summary for more information from Graham93 on the video commentary.
Listen to video summary for more information from Graham93 on the video commentary.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
8 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Eric, "Anteo" is a pre war Italian tug.
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📝 "ANTEO" Italian Tug
8 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Eric, "Anteo" is a pre war Italian tug built from plank on frame kit.
Listen to video summary for more information from Eric.
Listen to video summary for more information from Eric.
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📝 HFM Deep Dive VI
12 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Andrew is the guy who built the model in the video so will try to get more info from him if I can.
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📝 HFM Deep Dive VI
12 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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I will look for some more photos that I took on the first dive !
Phil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_SX1Pvtpk&t=87s
Phil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_SX1Pvtpk&t=87s
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📝 HFM Deep Dive VI
12 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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One of our club members did this 5 years ago - hope it of some help !.
cheers !
Phil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUvliq8Z6c0
cheers !
Phil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUvliq8Z6c0
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📝 WEE NIP
16 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Re - Cellophane , Yes, looking back at your purple and yellow photo, s`pose like you have done ,using cellophane clear tape on the joints, the over laps would provide "batten like" rigidity.
I see another trip to the florist next week !
I see another trip to the florist next week !
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📝 WEE NIP
17 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Peter, OK on HMAS Choules - she looks a fine vessel !.
Looking at your purple Wee Nip sail - Hmmm ! - I like that colour must try it.
I have colour chart to look at possibilities . May just try a two or three panelled sail ?.
Looking at your purple Wee Nip sail - Hmmm ! - I like that colour must try it.
I have colour chart to look at possibilities . May just try a two or three panelled sail ?.
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📝 WEE NIP
18 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Peter - hope you guys all getting thro` the weather extremes - terrible how it has affected so many !.
Good luck and good wishes to all !
PS I think Graham is now a Wee Nip convert !!
Good luck and good wishes to all !
PS I think Graham is now a Wee Nip convert !!
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
18 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Thursday turnout with the Buxton Model Boat Club !.
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📝 WEE NIP
18 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Nice to see Graham`s "Wee Nip" joining the crew with the BMBC at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton.
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💬 Re: Krispie 36R
24 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Nice photo - I remember it well and love the nostalgia ! 😁
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
26 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Buxton Model Boat Club Sailing New Years Day !
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📝 Etherow model boat club Stockport
26 days ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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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
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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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
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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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
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Great video!
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📝 Plans for Mississippi paddle Steamer
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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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
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Another great classic ! any more photos ?.
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💬 Re: (Yacht) Catharine
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Ron, Very nice any more photos ? Reminds me of the uni rig Catboats. 👍😁
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