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    Camera Boat No.7
    Re-mod of my simple "Foam on Foam" platform (Clears the weed nicely) Built for speed not for silence !!!.
    philcaretaker
    26 days ago
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    Camera Boat No.6
    Another "Nip" camera boat.
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    26 days ago
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    Bermuda Rigged Slim Nip
    Bermuda Rigged Slim Nip
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    2 years ago
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    Camera Boat No.5
    Camera Boat No.5
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    3 years ago
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    Slim Nip
    Exploring the possibilities of a new sleeker look to the Wee Nips that I have built previously , - Result :- the "Slim Nip" .
    philcaretaker
    4 years ago
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    Camera Boat No.4
    Camera Boat No.4 still undergoing development !.
    philcaretaker
    4 years ago
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    Tiki
    My Gaff Rigged Bristol Pilot Cutter started life as a static display model which I recently adapted for " Radio Control " . With extra sealing inside and out, she is seen here on her inaugural trial sailing - checking balance / trim /steering and simple sail control. Certainly no claims here on scale or workmanship ! - just a " fun and functional " model which more than satisfies my initial challenge ! .
    philcaretaker
    4 years ago
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    Camera Boat No. 3
    Adapted Swamp Dawg with wider pontoon area and brushed speed 400 motor.
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    4 years ago
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    Camera Nip
    Wee Nip Camera boat with rotating Gopro.
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    5 years ago
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    Camera Boat No.1 - Tomkat
    Camera boat no1.
    philcaretaker
    5 years ago
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    J Class Style
    J Class Style Pond Yacht - Rescued from the skip and given a new lease of life to sail again as "Rudder only" radio controlled.
    philcaretaker
    6 years ago
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    Camera Boat No.2 - Swamp Dawg
    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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    6 years ago
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    RC Laser
    RC Laser - not a home brew of course, but for many years an object of desire due to simplicity of design, assembly, aesthetics and convenience. Love the Laser, but the Wee Nip still my "go to" boat.
    philcaretaker
    6 years ago
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    Mickey Finn
    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.
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    6 years ago
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    "Genie"
    "Genie" was classic Marblehead design from Vic Smead , she had a hard chine hull construction. Living in New Zealand in the early 70`s I ended up building 4 of these in total - only glad I took some picies. Long gone now, but not forgotten !
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    Wee Nip
    My first (and following) Wee Nips
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    Recent Posts
    📝 "Sailor Sam" greets onlookers at the Sunday morning "Run In The Park".
    1 day ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    1 day ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Buxton "Run in the Park" runners applaud the Model boat clubs return to the Main Lake !! .

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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    18 days ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Seve P - a couple more pics from Bugsworth Basin , but free to come and sail with us at Buxton.


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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    18 days ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Back at the Main Lake !


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    📝 Camera Boat No.7
    26 days ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Re-mod of my simple "Foam on Foam" platform (Clears the weed nicely) Built for speed not for silence !!!.

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    📝 Camera Boat No.6
    26 days ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Another "Nip" camera boat.

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    📝 Club Visit to Bugsworth Basin
    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    28 days ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    "Out & About" at Bugsworth Basin, in the High Peak of Derbyshire.(with canoe/ Kayak rescue) .


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    📝 Direct links for Buxton Model Boat Club information.
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Hope this helps for better access from the :- Boats Clubs & Lakes .


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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Calm winds at Fountain Lake allow Katie Kayaker to exhibit her prowess and stability in the water. Seen here enjoying a mornings sail with the Buxton Model Boat Club.
    #bmbc #rcsailing1


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    💬 Re: Recommissioning the RC British Powerboat Co 64ft RNZAF HSL 'W1'
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Great sound JB !

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    📝 Buxton Model Boat Club
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Alan`s DF65


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    📝 Buxton Model Boat Club
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Direct links for info:- ( see Grahams new fireboat !!! )


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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    1 month ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    For Fireboat enthusiasts.
    Recent addition to Grahams boatyard


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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Back to the Fountain Lake for now !
    Thanks again for support from Bramwells Eenretainment Saff for all the effort put into trying to make the Main Lake sailable - ish". 👍

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    📝 Weed Problems ?
    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Are other clubs suffering ???

    Local BMBC member Mark did a great job clearing a large amount of weed from the main lake to allow the full size pedal boats and rowing boats to operate . Unfortunately further light "wispy" weed is still dethatching and presenting a problem for most of our members model boats.
    Until the situation improves , we will be sailing at the Fountain Lake.
    Thanks Mark for all your efforts !.



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    💬 Re: SEMI SCALE FOAM AND GLASS MODEL OF MY 15FT 1953 SCHOCK US DESIGN DAY SAILER
    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Looking great JB , cant wait to see her sailing !!!⛵👍😎

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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    FYI.


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    📝 "Sailor Sam"
    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Hi, I`m Sailor Sam - I`m rough but ready - and here just for fun at the Buxton Model Boat Club.
    Along with Bill & Ben, Kayak Kate and Dinghy Dan we hope to bring Fun, Entertainment and inspiration to young and old RC Model enthusiasts.


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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    At Fountain Lake while the weed persists !!!!


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    📝 when in New Zealand visit us turtel lake shippers on FB.
    3 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Looks as nice as it did 47 years ago when I visited speaking with some "Marblehead" sailors.

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    3 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    *Sharing and Caring *
    Short and sweet -

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    📝 Just for fun !
    3 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Nice calm day to "chuck" a sail on the front of my camera boat to maintain downwind speed when not using noisy power !!.
    Due to weedy conditions , didn`t bother about no keel - Shall not do that again - AGH !!!
    All equipment , RX, battery, motor ,esc and camera dried out, tested and OK.
    Phew ! - that was lucky.
    Just for fun !.


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    📝 Eye`s on Model Boats
    5 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Just for Fun !!

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    📝 Camrea Boat
    8 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    2025 - Welcome back - Dry, Light Breeze and Sunshine .



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    💬 Re: NEW GLASS ON FOAM CATAMARAN PROJECT
    8 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Look`in great JB - seem nice & stable , solid as rock !!!. 👍⛵

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    📝 Landing Craft
    10 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Buxton Model Boat Club member Steve Hampson trial tests his home brew
    "Tank Landing Craft" built with twin water jet drive. Sounds great on the water.


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    💬 Re: NEW GLASS ON FOAM CATAMARAN PROJECT
    10 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Luv it, Luv it, Luv it JB 😛⛵ can't wait to see it finished !.😊👍

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