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📝 Canal Boat
10 days ago by sidley70 (
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Wanted,
Plans for a canal boat. Can anyone help an Aussie Builder.
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Plans for a canal boat. Can anyone help an Aussie Builder.
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📝 Help identify
5 months ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Doug, I have just had another look at the 2642 and I think you have hit it on the head. It is the closest to my boat. Thank you so much for your help. I think you have solved the mystery. Regards Sid
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📝 Help identify
5 months ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Doug, Just checked that one out. It looks close. I am thinking that there was a few experimental model made and scrapped. The 1258 may have been one.Regards Sid
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📝 Help identify
5 months ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Dave, Thanks for the reply. I would agree however I built it from a British Model Plan as a Thames model 1258. I am still confused. Regards Sid
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📝 Help identify
5 months ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Doug, Thanks for the reply. I am beside myself trying to identify it. Regards Sid
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📝 Help identify
9 months ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Greetings from Australia,
Can anyone help identify this boat. It was built from a plan and was listed as a Thames Fast Patrol Boat WW2.I am having difficulty finding any information about it. Any help would be most appreciated. Sid
Can anyone help identify this boat. It was built from a plan and was listed as a Thames Fast Patrol Boat WW2.I am having difficulty finding any information about it. Any help would be most appreciated. Sid
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📝 Propshaft Lubrication
11 months ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Greetings from Australia and Happy New Year.
Hi Steve
I have always lubricated my shafts with a 50/50 mixture of car bearing grease and sump oil Thinned to a consistency to be Forced into the tube via a syringe.
This seems primitive but I have never had a problem. Top up when you think it needs it. Some would shudder at this but works for me.
Regards Sid
Hi Steve
I have always lubricated my shafts with a 50/50 mixture of car bearing grease and sump oil Thinned to a consistency to be Forced into the tube via a syringe.
This seems primitive but I have never had a problem. Top up when you think it needs it. Some would shudder at this but works for me.
Regards Sid
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📝 A return to the hobby!
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Greetings from Australia,
Hi mate, Model boat building is the most rewarding hobby.Great for us oldies to while away the hours in retirement. I have been boat building for 30 years and cant give it up. Enjoy your hobby and be proud of what you build. You get better as you progress.
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Hi mate, Model boat building is the most rewarding hobby.Great for us oldies to while away the hours in retirement. I have been boat building for 30 years and cant give it up. Enjoy your hobby and be proud of what you build. You get better as you progress.
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📝 Mini lathe
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Greetings from Australia.
Hi The only Mini Metal lathe to buy is the UNIMAT. it is made in Austria.I have had one for years and love it. it has 1 downside, You can only use it for about 8 minutes before the motor gets hot and you have to let it cool down. I use a small fan blowing on the motor and I can use it for about 20minutes. They may have corrected this since i bought mine. You also have to remove the belt when letting it cool down or the belt will break.I had a TAIG but did not like it. Hope this info helps.
Regards Sid
Hi The only Mini Metal lathe to buy is the UNIMAT. it is made in Austria.I have had one for years and love it. it has 1 downside, You can only use it for about 8 minutes before the motor gets hot and you have to let it cool down. I use a small fan blowing on the motor and I can use it for about 20minutes. They may have corrected this since i bought mine. You also have to remove the belt when letting it cool down or the belt will break.I had a TAIG but did not like it. Hope this info helps.
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📝 Transfers
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hello from Australia.
Wanted.
Has anyone got any Boat name transfers they could help me out with. Any names would do.
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Has anyone got any Boat name transfers they could help me out with. Any names would do.
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📝 Pretend deck planking
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hello from Australia,
First start off with a scrap piece of plywood the same as you intend to use for the deck. Work out the width of the planks and score lightly with a scriber (not to deep). Using a ruler or suitable guide ,mark the lines with a no 3 fine tipped marker pen. wait till dry(usually 24hours to stop bleeding) then either spray or paint on satin laquer. (3coats). Always works for me. Good luck. Sid
First start off with a scrap piece of plywood the same as you intend to use for the deck. Work out the width of the planks and score lightly with a scriber (not to deep). Using a ruler or suitable guide ,mark the lines with a no 3 fine tipped marker pen. wait till dry(usually 24hours to stop bleeding) then either spray or paint on satin laquer. (3coats). Always works for me. Good luck. Sid
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📝 SuzyQ
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hello from Australia
I built it years ago and converted it to a Skidoo. Went like the clappers. Build it out of Balsa not plywood as the plywood makes it a bit heavy and you need a gutsy motor to push it along.
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I built it years ago and converted it to a Skidoo. Went like the clappers. Build it out of Balsa not plywood as the plywood makes it a bit heavy and you need a gutsy motor to push it along.
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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📝 Sids Model Boats
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Boat enthusiasts,
From Australia. Here are some more of Sid,s Boats. All scratch built. The last one is a Amphibias.
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From Australia. Here are some more of Sid,s Boats. All scratch built. The last one is a Amphibias.
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Doug
The Landing craft is the L127 HMAS "Brunei" Australian. it is 48 scale.
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The Landing craft is the L127 HMAS "Brunei" Australian. it is 48 scale.
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Doug
I have posted some photos on the photo sight of some of my boats which includes the Sea Queen.
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I have posted some photos on the photo sight of some of my boats which includes the Sea Queen.
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Model boat enthusiasts,
This is a photo of almost completed 2 model boats I have almost completed. The Sea Queen 50 years old find. it was found in an attic in a kit. The kit was in a very poor state and most of the timberwork had to be glued back together or remade. I had no plans for it and had to source a copy from the Model Boat website. it is a very nice model. The pilot boat was scratch built and sails very nicely. I have been building boats for about 30years and have built over 25 boats, scratch built all of them. I have included photos of some of my boats.
This is a photo of almost completed 2 model boats I have almost completed. The Sea Queen 50 years old find. it was found in an attic in a kit. The kit was in a very poor state and most of the timberwork had to be glued back together or remade. I had no plans for it and had to source a copy from the Model Boat website. it is a very nice model. The pilot boat was scratch built and sails very nicely. I have been building boats for about 30years and have built over 25 boats, scratch built all of them. I have included photos of some of my boats.
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Doug
I will follow this up. I had to make the cleats , a little unorthodox but they look ok.
Many Thanks
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I will follow this up. I had to make the cleats , a little unorthodox but they look ok.
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Martin
In Australia we do not have many boating enthusiasts so the market for scratch builders are not there. We have hobby shops but they only sell kits. The main suppliers are in Melbourne called "Float a Boat" They do have quite a lot of boat fittings.
I source a lot of parts from UK from "Model Boat Bits". Steve is quite helpful to deal with but as always the cost of potage kills it.
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In Australia we do not have many boating enthusiasts so the market for scratch builders are not there. We have hobby shops but they only sell kits. The main suppliers are in Melbourne called "Float a Boat" They do have quite a lot of boat fittings.
I source a lot of parts from UK from "Model Boat Bits". Steve is quite helpful to deal with but as always the cost of potage kills it.
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Martin
Thanks for your help. I have seen a lot of photo,s of the Sea Queen on the internet but none show running lights etc. I have had to make the life preservers as I could not find the right size in Australia. I guess I will have to make the lights also.
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Thanks for your help. I have seen a lot of photo,s of the Sea Queen on the internet but none show running lights etc. I have had to make the life preservers as I could not find the right size in Australia. I guess I will have to make the lights also.
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📝 Mini Olympus gearbox
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks Doug ,Will do. Thanks for your help Sid
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📝 Mini Olympus gearbox
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Doug, Yes ,I have tried there . They do not make them anymore. My only chance is that someone may have one that they have discarded. Sid
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📝 Sea Queen
1 year ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Can anyone help!! I am in the process of restoring an Old Sea Queen and have nearly finished it. I need to know what the running lights look like (Port & Starboard) and any other fittings (Lights ,Horn etc) Sid🤓
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📝 Sea Queen prop shaft
2 years ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Andy
I have been working on a barn find old Sea Queen kit in very poor condition. The restoration required fitting a 5mm prop shaft as the old shaft supplied was a little short, I ordered a new 5mm shaft 19inches long from Model Boat Bits uk and when I tried to fit it it would not fit. Not realising the old shaft was 3/16inch. I had to ream the bushes to take the new shaft of 5mm. this proved a little difficult as the shaft was already fitted. I finally did it and everything works as expected. Fitting the motor which is a 700 ?. The shaft was 1/4 inch diameter. Boring out the brass insert did not leave much meat and I am hoping it does does not let go under power. So far so good. I hope there is some info there that you can use.
Regards Sid
I have been working on a barn find old Sea Queen kit in very poor condition. The restoration required fitting a 5mm prop shaft as the old shaft supplied was a little short, I ordered a new 5mm shaft 19inches long from Model Boat Bits uk and when I tried to fit it it would not fit. Not realising the old shaft was 3/16inch. I had to ream the bushes to take the new shaft of 5mm. this proved a little difficult as the shaft was already fitted. I finally did it and everything works as expected. Fitting the motor which is a 700 ?. The shaft was 1/4 inch diameter. Boring out the brass insert did not leave much meat and I am hoping it does does not let go under power. So far so good. I hope there is some info there that you can use.
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📝 Instructions
2 years ago by sidley70 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Jim
If you go to google and then to you tube. Write "Chris Craft cruiser build" in the search box. You should get building instructions or something to help.
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If you go to google and then to you tube. Write "Chris Craft cruiser build" in the search box. You should get building instructions or something to help.
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