Join Us On Social Media!
|
|
|
Download The App!
Login To
Remove Ads
Remove Ads
Login To
Remove Ads
Remove Ads
Model Boats Website
Fleet Admiral)
Midshipman)
Liked Billing Boats Krabbenkutter 1 month ago
Liked Fairey Huntress Long Cabin 2 months ago
Liked Slec kit ( Arrow) 3 months ago
Liked 16 Power system 3 months ago
Liked Club or not 4 months ago
United Kingdom
Recent Posts
📝 Unidentified Motor.
23 days ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 (
Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 50 Views · 2 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
Could possibly be a starter motor off a Jap motorcycle.
▲
⟩⟩
Colin H
Scratchbuilder
Login To
Remove Ads
Remove Ads
📝 Lesro Rapier and Stiletto for sale.
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 76 Views · 7 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
Health issues are forcing me to trim down.
Lesro Rapier and Stiletto are looking for new homes. The Sportsman is also included.
Contact me if interested.
Lesro Rapier and Stiletto are looking for new homes. The Sportsman is also included.
Contact me if interested.
▲
⟩⟩
Redpopman
Julio
johnf
dave976
hermank
tturpin17
Colin H
📝 Billing "Thor"/ Lesro "Sportsman"
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 38 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
I hope this shows a bit more. There is "fitted" lead ballast in there somewhere. I did not fit the motor, it's a bit rough and ready to be fair.
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
📝 Billing "Thor"/ Lesro "Sportsman"
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 74 Views · 3 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
Both need new harbours to moor up in, any interest ?
▲
⟩⟩
flaxbybuck
Madwelshman
Colin H
📝 Water scoop v internal water pump
10 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 23 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Finally getting to fit out my Sea Queen. It has an old copper pipe scoop from whenever, but I'm now debating doing away with it and replacing it with a "flush" intake and a pump to ensure enough water intake.
Any thoughts ?
Any thoughts ?
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
💬 Re: Vic Smeed Remora
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 42 Views · 1 Like
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Plain simple lines, but stylish with it. Nice job and it runs well, what have you got in it ?
▲
⟩⟩
BOATSHED
💬 Re: Modified Stiletto project
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 136 Views · 2 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
It sure is. I wanted a Rapier, was directed to one for sale and was confused when a much smaller than expected crate arrived. The Rapier turned out to be a Stiletto lol. Size in this case did matter, always ask !!!!
▲
⟩⟩
RNinMunich
Madwelshman
📝 Free to a good home.
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 121 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
Pity petrol prices now make indulgent journeys a pain, I'd be there like a shot otherwise !
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
💬 Re: ERCO PT Boat Promo Video.
12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 258 Views · 2 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Thanks for sharing, very interesting. Apt too, as we are celebrating Armed Forces Day today !
▲
⟩⟩
Martin555
Madwelshman
📝 Model Boat Auction 19th June, 400 models.
12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 42 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
📝 Old cruise / speed control
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 103 Views · 1 Like
Flag
📝 Reply
Sorry, cannot help but just want to say that's a nice find !
▲
⟩⟩
Mike Stoney
Login To
Remove Ads
Remove Ads
💬 Re: Mighty Thor
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 61 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
?
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
📝 New "Toy"
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 49 Views · 2 Likes · 1 Comment
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Will get it going but with brushless power.
▲
⟩⟩
BOATSHED
Colin H
💬 Re: Wave Jumper
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 66 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Hi again Graham,
That's better and answers my question about the steering. Zips about quite well really.
That's better and answers my question about the steering. Zips about quite well really.
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
💬 Re: Wave Jumper
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 66 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Wow, those motors look like they have done the rounds. I like how you have set the rudder under the transom, I was thinking of sticking mine on the stern, more "outrigger" style. How does it steer with your set up ?
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
💬 Re: Wave Jumper
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 66 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Hi,
It clicks to Youtube briefly, then say's cannot play as is private.
It clicks to Youtube briefly, then say's cannot play as is private.
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
💬 Re: Wave Jumper
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 66 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Hi, is the video private ? I have one of these I'm currently looking to get going. It's a bare hull with only shafts still in it. Looking for ideas bsfore I kick off.
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
📝 Battery placement
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 119 Views · 2 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
Beautiful boat, but one very small defect, i before e, except after c. Forgive me for being ocd, especially with such a well laid out boat.
▲
⟩⟩
MartynB
DWBrinkman
💬 Re: Thames Slipper Launch
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 103 Views · 3 Likes · 1 Comment
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Hi Chris,
Well done, she looks great on the water. Would you consider a "model" person steering ? I know it's something not everyone agrees with and if you get it wrong, can ruin the whole look of a model, but open cockpit's look odd when unoccupied. That apart, great finish.
SteveG
Well done, she looks great on the water. Would you consider a "model" person steering ? I know it's something not everyone agrees with and if you get it wrong, can ruin the whole look of a model, but open cockpit's look odd when unoccupied. That apart, great finish.
SteveG
▲
⟩⟩
stevedownunder
Madwelshman
ChrisG
💬 Re: 1954 35 ft. Chris Craft Sport Fisherman / Cruiser
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 201 Views · 3 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
This one looks fun Will, nice to see how it comes along.
Steve.
Steve.
▲
⟩⟩
samc
Brightwork
Madwelshman
💬 Re: Finally the Rapier
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 76 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Those mounts are so "clever", there's no way I could justify the expense of a motor in each model. Two bolt's and a coupling screw, and it's next model please, so simple. At least 3 of my fleet can use 1 motor. The Sea Queen has it's own monster, so that's half of them seen to already.
What would you say to the motor and ESC in the enclosed pics, would that be "man" enough for the Rapier/Javelin/Sportsman ?
Steve.
What would you say to the motor and ESC in the enclosed pics, would that be "man" enough for the Rapier/Javelin/Sportsman ?
Steve.
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
Login To
Remove Ads
Remove Ads
💬 Re: Javelin
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 69 Views · 1 Like
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Hi Zooma,
Thanks for the motor suggestion. Any help is good, the last time I had anything to do with electrics was 1969, the best back then does not even compare with todays brushless beauties.
Had fun getting the Javelins fuel tank out this morning. It was quite chunky and half filled the mid section and had been fastened in with resin. I feared I might wreck the hull, but after a lot of persuasion, it came out ! Now I can clean the interior out ready for the refit.
Even though this boat is a little worse for wear, it is such a lovely shape. I look forward to the day she gets on the water and shows what she can do.
Steve.
Thanks for the motor suggestion. Any help is good, the last time I had anything to do with electrics was 1969, the best back then does not even compare with todays brushless beauties.
Had fun getting the Javelins fuel tank out this morning. It was quite chunky and half filled the mid section and had been fastened in with resin. I feared I might wreck the hull, but after a lot of persuasion, it came out ! Now I can clean the interior out ready for the refit.
Even though this boat is a little worse for wear, it is such a lovely shape. I look forward to the day she gets on the water and shows what she can do.
Steve.
▲
⟩⟩
Madwelshman
💬 Re: Finally the Rapier
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 82 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Hi Graham,
Any pictures ? How have you fitted it out ?
Steve
Any pictures ? How have you fitted it out ?
Steve
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
💬 Re: Finally the Rapier
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 96 Views · 1 Like
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Hi Will,
It's in need of a spruce up generally, maybe a change of colour. Spray/chine rails as well. I'm going to fit a new motor mount The water cooled one, and will eventually do so in all the Lesro boats, one decent motor to swap in and out as needed. Too expensive to kit them all individually. Same with the radio gear.
Just cleaned out the local DIY store of all their pipe fittings to make similar stands for the fleet, even that adds up to a few quid, as we know, nothing is cheap nowadays.
Still working on the Sea Queen, been sidetracked a bit due to wife's knee replacements, but she has almost got to the stage where I can vanish back downstairs to my cave for reasonable lengths of time again, so can get things back on track. I want her on the water this summer, the SQ that is, not the wife !
Hope you are keeping well ? What are you working on at the moment ? Have you decided which of your fleet are moving on yet ?
Steve
It's in need of a spruce up generally, maybe a change of colour. Spray/chine rails as well. I'm going to fit a new motor mount The water cooled one, and will eventually do so in all the Lesro boats, one decent motor to swap in and out as needed. Too expensive to kit them all individually. Same with the radio gear.
Just cleaned out the local DIY store of all their pipe fittings to make similar stands for the fleet, even that adds up to a few quid, as we know, nothing is cheap nowadays.
Still working on the Sea Queen, been sidetracked a bit due to wife's knee replacements, but she has almost got to the stage where I can vanish back downstairs to my cave for reasonable lengths of time again, so can get things back on track. I want her on the water this summer, the SQ that is, not the wife !
Hope you are keeping well ? What are you working on at the moment ? Have you decided which of your fleet are moving on yet ?
Steve
▲
⟩⟩
Madwelshman
💬 Re: Finally the Rapier
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 98 Views · 1 Like
Flag
💬 Add Comment
I feel different now, no longer an outsider ! They are a unique design for sure.
▲
⟩⟩
Madwelshman
📝 Virgin Challenger II
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 54 Views · 3 Likes · 2 Comments
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Always fancied one of these, arrived today slightly worse for wear.
Here's why I do mad trips to collect in person, whoever packed it sat it on top of the Tx, the sticks punched holes through the hull !!! Never mind, it was due a refit and paint job.
No more acquisitions, I now have enough lined up top keep me out of mischief for the next year or two (did I have something crossed as I wrote that ?).
Here's why I do mad trips to collect in person, whoever packed it sat it on top of the Tx, the sticks punched holes through the hull !!! Never mind, it was due a refit and paint job.
No more acquisitions, I now have enough lined up top keep me out of mischief for the next year or two (did I have something crossed as I wrote that ?).
▲
⟩⟩
Madwelshman
Colin H
Peejay
📝 Javelin
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 54 Views · 2 Likes · 4 Comments
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Collected the same day as the Rapier, a 500+ mile round trip (I know, mad). Out with the old power unit, a HP 61+ silencer (for sale if anyone's interested), ready for a brushless of some kind, any suggestions what size would be best suited ?
▲
⟩⟩
Madwelshman
200TDi
📝 Finally the Rapier
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 54 Views · 5 Likes · 10 Comments
Flag
💬 Add Comment
Needs a makeover, but it's here now.
▲
⟩⟩
Madwelshman
200TDi
DWBrinkman
Peejay
Colin H
📝 How do you draw bulkheads etc, from a 2 view plan?
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 99 Views · 3 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
I think it is called 3rd projection drawing. I've forgotten it all myself too and I did C&G in tech drawing !
▲
⟩⟩
Griss
Madwelshman
BOATSHED
📝 Lesro Javelin
1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Steveg171 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
Petty Officer 1st Class)✧ 72 Views · 0 Likes
Flag
📝 Reply
Many thanks for making this available. It will help with my rebuild and maybe even inspire me to have a go at a new one.
▲
⟩⟩
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
Login To
Remove Ads
Remove Ads
