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    Bermuda Rigged Slim Nip
    Bermuda Rigged Slim Nip
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    Camera Boat No.5
    Camera Boat No.5
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    2 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" .
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    3 years ago
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    Camera Boat No.4
    Camera Boat No.4 still undergoing development !.
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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 ! .
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    Camera Boat No. 3
    Adapted Swamp Dawg with wider pontoon area and brushed speed 400 motor.
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    Camera Nip
    Wee Nip Camera boat with rotating Gopro.
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    Camera Boat No.1 - Tomkat
    Camera boat no1.
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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.
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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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    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.
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    5 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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    "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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    📝 Landing Craft
    1 month 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
    2 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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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    2 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Keep Sailing !⛵🚤

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    📝 MATAKANA MODEL BOAT SHOW NEW ZEALAND 21.04.24
    9 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    What a great event JB - and a great video stream to for us all to enjoy.
    Keep up the good work !
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    📝 INGA IV
    9 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    📝 Filming "Dinghy Dan"
    10 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    A "Misty March Morning" sets the scene for filming Dinghy Dan`s first trial sailing at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.
    Dans creator Graham Royle should be more than happy with the inaugural trials - ..... More to come !


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    📝 "Dinghy Dan"
    10 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Maiden Voyage for "Dinghy Dan" - Allways up for a challenge, Buxton Model Boat Club member Graham Royle now brings us "Dan, Dan the Dinghy Man".
    See Links below Grahams - Clinker built sailing dinghy blog :-


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    📝 "Dan, Dan the Dinghy Man"
    10 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    The new kid on the block appears here in Buxton, curtesy of "Model Boats Website" member Graham93
    ALSO - CLICK HERE > below for the "build BLOG" and the Buxton MBC Website.

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    https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WnPugAg68RY
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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    10 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    📝 "Dinghy Dan"
    10 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Or "Dan, Dan the Dinghy Man" (The automated dinghy man) Another masterpiece from Graham !


    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QmFQ84dBCi8
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    💬 Re: Aucklands' classic wooden boat festival ,1,2,3 March
    11 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    What a fantastic event at one of the best harbours in the world !.
    Looking forward to seeing the SailGP down in CHCH (Lyttleton) 23-24March😊😀😁
    Stay safe JP 😎

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    📝 Sinking !!!
    12 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Buxton Model Boat Club member Paul Brassington is an avid model submarine enthusiast. Here Paul displays his "Sinking Ship" at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton, causing shock and surprise to many spectators.
    With a - `weigh, hey and up she rises !



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    📝 Remember Kate ?
    12 months ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Nice to see updates from Graham about Kate !!

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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Merry Christmas !


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    💬 Re: Hovercraft
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Hi Bob, yes the Griffon belongs to Hayling Island Model Club Member Mike.
    The club are a great bunch of guys with a wide range of model knowledge and I enjoy being able the share media from such an enthusiastic club.
    Rob is the website manager who sent me the video clip - I thought it too good not to share through my RCSailing channel while experimenting with "Youtube shorts".
    P.S my channel is not monetarised - its just for fun.

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    📝 Slim Nip at Buxworth Basin.
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Slim Nip on the canal at Buxworth Basin. Just testing some short videos in the media gallery - sharing and caring with #shorts !



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    📝 Hovercraft
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Hovercraft


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    📝 Spooky !
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    The "Spooky" Halloween night sail took place on Sunday 29th October 2023.
    Sorry for the poor video quality. Conditions were difficult in the "pitch dark " however, just for fun - it`s nice to have a record of the event than non at all. Commodore Barry says thanks to all who took part !.


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    📝 Just for fun !
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Keep up to date with "Kayak Kate". and her Dad Graham !



    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ihLL-M-jAl4
    https://www.youtube.com/@RCSailing1/shorts
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    💬 Re: Land yacht
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    You`ve cracked it JB ! - certainly "Glides & Slides" a dream !.
    It really is Rolls Royce against my old "Boneshaker".
    Looks fun`fun` fun` all round the mall !.😎⛵👍

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    📝 Keeping the stream running
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Locations !


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    📝 Exploring use of "shorts" in media
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    sharing and caring for fun -

    Have you seen youtube shorts ?



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    📝 WEED PROBLEMS !!!!!!
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Well done Lew - great job !!!👍😊

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    📝 WEED PROBLEMS !!!!!!
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    The problem seems to have worsened with the ever increasing population of Canada Geese !!.
    I recall reading a paper some time ago about the damage , nuisance and public health problems that these wild birds cause when 'domestically'
    encouraged . Just how much of this is fact I wouldn't know , other than nothing gets done untill there is a serious incedent in relation to the "Problem".

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    📝 WEED PROBLEMS !!!!!!
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Usually the annual weed problems come and go - but this year things look worse than ever in many areas around the UK.
    Is it that Councils and Park management consortiums don't know what to do - or do they need help ???🤔

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    💬 Re: Ship of the desert ? new project (land yacht)
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Go'in cracker there JB ! - must blow the dust off my baby !.

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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Hope you enjoy !
    New Videos uploaded :-


    https://www.youtube.com/@RCSailing1/videos
    https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
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    📝 "Up Close" with Pilot Cutter Ellen
    1 year ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Take a close, slow look at the detail and craftmanship created by Buxton Model Boat Club member Graham Royle.


    https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/
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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    2 years ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Sailing Early July 2023



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    📝 BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    2 years ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker ( Commodore)
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    Cargo boats


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