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📝 "Bionic Bill"
10 hours ago by philcaretaker (
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Graham Royle joined the Model Boat Website last summer, returning to modelling after a 45 year break. It was a display at Buxton Model Boat Club last year where he spoke with one of the members that got him started again.
Graham who is now a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club started his latest project "Bionic Bill", only 3 months ago at the beginning of lockdown.
What resulted is truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics, perseverance and total dedication ! .
Well done Graham !.
PS - Remember, set video resolution quality to HD 1080p (Bottom right cog wheel).
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Graham who is now a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club started his latest project "Bionic Bill", only 3 months ago at the beginning of lockdown.
What resulted is truly magnificent working model example of engineering, woodworking, electronics, perseverance and total dedication ! .
Well done Graham !.
PS - Remember, set video resolution quality to HD 1080p (Bottom right cog wheel).
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💬 Re: Fishing Trip
2 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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A Great success Graham, - you should be very proud !.
I was more than pleased to witness Bills great stamina and determination to go round the lake !. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to video your "lock down" achievement.
Some great footage - I will Msg you when edit is complete.
cheers
Phil👍😁😁😁😁😁 Just can`t stop smiling 😊😊😊😊
I was more than pleased to witness Bills great stamina and determination to go round the lake !. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to video your "lock down" achievement.
Some great footage - I will Msg you when edit is complete.
cheers
Phil👍😁😁😁😁😁 Just can`t stop smiling 😊😊😊😊
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💬 Re: Oars
4 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Amazing Graham - looks like we are on for Sunday ? - YES !
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💬 Re: Painting
5 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Great job Graham - when is the lazy git going to start rowing ?
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📝 " Robbe Estelle "
8 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Buxton Model Boat Club member Barry Cook sails his "Robbe Estelle" at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
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📝 Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club.
19 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Keep up the good work.
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📝 Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club
19 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Must try to make it this year ! .
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
20 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Yes Peter, did a good job on her and she sailed so well in the variable conditions.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
21 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Seen here under medium to heavy weather, Buxton Model boat Club member Peter Gelsthorpe tell us about his Speedline Models Thames Barge . Photos show atractive colour variations possible .
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📝 Thames Barge
21 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Seen here under medium to heavy weather, Buxton Model boat Club member Peter Gelsthorpe tell us about his Speedline Models Thames Barge .
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
21 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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RC Sailing :- Clyde Pilots
Here we have two terrific RC models of the Motor Vessel CUMBRAE built by two Buxton Model Boat Club Members - No1 is Blue belonging to Roger and the second belongs to Paul..
The original vessel was built by George Brown & Co in 1936 for Clyde Pilotage Authority, Glasgow.
Here we have two terrific RC models of the Motor Vessel CUMBRAE built by two Buxton Model Boat Club Members - No1 is Blue belonging to Roger and the second belongs to Paul..
The original vessel was built by George Brown & Co in 1936 for Clyde Pilotage Authority, Glasgow.
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📝 Video Cameras for boat mount?
21 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Hi Joe - I have tried a compromise on various cameras, price, size, video quality and the all important "fiddle factor" of setting up and using - you probably wont be happy until you have tried for yourself but my only comment is keep - it simple ! .
My go back camera is the Gopro 3+ with LCD and remote unit which I use with a variety of home brew fixing systems . Like me its getting old now but I can still operate it OK.
I recently upgraded to the Gopro 7 but not had chance to try it yet but sure it will be better stabilisation on choppy waters.
Just a couple of applications Joe.
cheers and beers
Phil
My go back camera is the Gopro 3+ with LCD and remote unit which I use with a variety of home brew fixing systems . Like me its getting old now but I can still operate it OK.
I recently upgraded to the Gopro 7 but not had chance to try it yet but sure it will be better stabilisation on choppy waters.
Just a couple of applications Joe.
cheers and beers
Phil
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
26 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Sailing - Wee Nips , Robbe Windstar & Century model yachts at Buxworth Basin - 9th June 2020.
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
27 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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This Century Yacht belongs to BMBC Dave and was revived after many years in the loft ! - certainly sails better here than up there !.
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📝 Reminder for Local Clubs
28 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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For many local club members and enthusiasts who dont follow this website regularly, it is very easy to miss a posting. Remember that anyone wanting to follow a - "Specific" Model Boat Club to use the - "Boat Clubs & Lakes" (in the main menu) in order to see and share most recent postings.
Many thanks to all for making this website so informative and interesting ⛵
Many thanks to all for making this website so informative and interesting ⛵
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📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
28 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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For many local club members who dont follow this website regularly it is very easy to miss a posting.
For anyone wanting to follow the BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB specifically, I will endeavour to keep postings up to date and directly accessible through this fantastic website using
"Boat Clubs & Lakes" in the Main Menu.
More "Wee Nips" - trying my new modified Wee Nip , rudder only with deck mounted equipment box.
For anyone wanting to follow the BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB specifically, I will endeavour to keep postings up to date and directly accessible through this fantastic website using
"Boat Clubs & Lakes" in the Main Menu.
More "Wee Nips" - trying my new modified Wee Nip , rudder only with deck mounted equipment box.
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📝 RC Sailing :- Clyde Pilots
28 days ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Here we have two terrific RC models of the Motor Vessel CUMBRAE built by two Buxton Model Boat Club Members - No1 is Blue belonging to Roger and the second belongs to Paul..
The original vessel was built by George Brown & Co in 1936 for Clyde Pilotage Authority, Glasgow.
The original vessel was built by George Brown & Co in 1936 for Clyde Pilotage Authority, Glasgow.
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💬 Re: AIRBOAT ON A BETTER DAY
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Hi JB - look`in good ! - you seem to have mastered the slide compensation at speed !
On my swamp dog I extended the (air) rudders for slow speed turns, but not tried it at speed ?.
Keep up the good work !
On my swamp dog I extended the (air) rudders for slow speed turns, but not tried it at speed ?.
Keep up the good work !
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📝 RC Sailing :- 9th June 2020
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Out with the "Nippers" after lock down. Sailing - Wee Nips , Robbe Windstar & Century model yachts at Buxworth Basin - 9th June 2020.
Enjoy life - Enjoy your hobby ! .
👍Best wishes to all from Derbyshire !.
Enjoy life - Enjoy your hobby ! .
👍Best wishes to all from Derbyshire !.
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📝 Century Yacht - another oldie !
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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This Century Yacht belongs to BMBC Dave and was revived after many years in the loft ! - Seen here on her more recent inaugural sailing - certainly sails better here than up there !. ⛵
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💬 Re: (Yacht) Wee Nip
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Just looking at the boat harbour - Hope you are fit and well through lock down !
Take care
Phil
Take care
Phil
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📝 More "Wee Nips"
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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More "Wee Nips" - trying my new modified Wee Nip , rudder only with deck mounted equipment box.
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💬 Re: Piscataqua river gundalow
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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👍Well done !
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💬 Re: Piscataqua river gundalow
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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In Awe !! 👍😎⛵
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💬 Re: Piscataqua river gundalow
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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A bit like my Wee Nip !!! - Grrrrrrreat job !!! - love it !!
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💬 Re: Piscataqua river gundalow
1 month ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Terrific - great research and final result - Brilliant !!!
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💬 Re: "Genie"
2 months ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Great information guys ,👍 - the Genie was actually the 50" Marblehead - along with the 36" Gosling that Vics daughter Michele was holding in the book by C.R.Jefferies.
I also remember the Starlet , the Star Baby and I think there was the Duckling. ! - fantastic !!⛵
I also remember the Starlet , the Star Baby and I think there was the Duckling. ! - fantastic !!⛵
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💬 Re: We are sailing.......!!
3 months ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Nice one Graham ! - hope you and yours all well - hope to see you soon .
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💬 Re: Bionic Rower
3 months ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Sure looks a rugged dude graham ! - look forward to seeing in the flesh - hope you and yours all well !👍
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📝 Music
3 months ago by philcaretaker ( Midshipman)
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Ten Years After ! - Up to last year Rick Lee (Drummer) was still touring and doing peripatetic teaching periodically at a local school. Great guy - great band with some fascinating stories about Woodstock and CSN&Y.
- in the word of Marianne Faithfull - "Those were the days my friend ! "
Phil
- in the word of Marianne Faithfull - "Those were the days my friend ! "
Phil
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