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jugge

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 4 anni fa

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St Roch

Hello everybody
Here is some pictures of my latest build
no rc only static
Have a nice spring
// Jörgen ( Jugge )

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cjanik001Sottufficiale4 anni fa
Nice looking model!👍
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hermankAmmiraglio di divisione4 anni fa
Very Nice model,well built
Keep on going!!👍👍
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philcaretaker

Commodoro 4 anni fa

"Katie the Kayaker" - trial #2

Read Grahams blog here :-
https://model-boats.com/blogs/111166

Quote from blog :-
"The paddling action is produced with a combination of mechanics and software control. A few changes were made to the software to improve the ability to steer. There is still more to be done to improve this. If you watch carefully at 0:35 seconds in the video, you can see the rudder compensating for the paddle stroke to help keep Katie moving in a straight line."

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philcaretakerCommodoro4 anni fa
She gets better every time Graham takes her out ! - I think Bill & Ben may get jealous !!.

Just for information , some interesting video grabs .
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jbkiwiAmmiraglio di flotta4 anni fa
Looking brilliant, definite improvement on the first test. She's going to improve with a few paddling 'lessons' Great vids Phil, you're really doing a fantastic job capturing everyones' work,- looking very professional.

JB
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philcaretaker

Commodoro 4 anni fa

"Katie the Kayaker"

"Katie the Kayaker" was the inspiration and result many hours of work and head scratching by designer/creator and modelmaker Graham Royle who is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.

Grahams full blog of his "RC Kayak" project can be found here -
https://model-boats.com/blogs/111166?...
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Here is Gaham`s latest account of the - "Maiden Voyage"

Before the maiden (!) voyage, a quick head 'transplant' !! I'd like to introduce 'Katie the Kayaker' 😂🤣

It was with some trepidation that Katie was carefully launched onto the Buxton lake. An ideal day last weekend with very little wind. I knew she would float, but would she move, and be controllable? Well the answer is yes - sort of 🤔

Thanks to Philcaretaker for the video clip.

She managed to paddle out, turn and paddle back, which was a great start. At least she didn't need rescuing. Shame she wouldn't keep hold of the paddle!

The paddle blades are not feathered at the right angle. The starboard blade is at the wrong angle and is hitting the water causing the kayak to rock excessively from side to side.

Once back on dry land, the kayak was checked inside for water. There was just a drop but nothing to worry about, which was also a relief.

So, overall it was reasonably successful, but several teething problems to be resolved before the next outing.👍

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luckyduckTenente comandante4 anni fa
Utterly brilliant - looks fabulous and works so nicely👍
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Graham93Viceammiraglio4 anni fa
Thanks Phil, your videos are so much better than mine 👍
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Ballast

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 8 anni fa

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"Exuberent" DH142

South Devon Crabber :- Cygnus GM 32' 1/12 Scale. Donor hull 32" fitted out/scratch built. Replica of actual vessel that floundered off Weymouth in 1983. Model build started in 1981 and completed in 2018 !!!

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GrahamP74Sottotenente8 anni fa
Such a great model and an even better story Alan, although there was a tragic and sad ending to the full size boat it is great to see such a fine model. Graham
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philcaretaker

Commodoro 4 anni fa

"Ouch "

January 2023 - Weather being kind for now and the end of the month saw a great selection of models out on the lake _ but not without incedents !.
NOTE :- Look out for the collision !! (around 0.30 seconds into the video). - thankfully no major damage. And the rescue right at the end !.

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Len1Tenente comandante4 anni fa
Sorry to hear of the flooding and I am glad you had minimum damage. It seems that mother nature is not to happy about the way we humans have been treating her and the earth and she is showing her rath.
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MouldBuilderAmmiraglio4 anni fa
Sorry to hear about the mess the storm has left behind JB. I hope that damage to your house is minimal and that your estuary returns to normal soon. I remember you saying recently that the summer had not been so good and then this!☹️
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AndyB

Sottufficiale 4 anni fa

Moonbeam with J class sails

Although the Moonbeam was a classic looking yacht, it was certainly over canvas. Therefore I decided to re-rig it with a Nottingham J class second set of sails. It seems well balanced and still looks like a classic yacht. The video is from its first sail.

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Derek 151Petty Officer 1st Class4 anni fa
Andy,
Part of my message was omitted. It should read -

You will see that the email addresses are slightly different. Not sure which one to use but I was successful with the first one and that is the one that I have listed in my 'Contacts'.
Derek.
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ads90Sottufficiale4 anni fa
The sails look good and your Moonbeam sails well. However, I think you have lost the original charm of a superb yacht that sails well in most winds. We have 3 Moonbeam yachts in our Club and they look stunning under full sail as intended.
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jbkiwi

Ammiraglio di flotta 4 anni fa

STEAM LAUNCH VULCANIA WITH CALLIOPE

Saw this boat on a random facebook page and thought it was brilliant. Found a YT vid of her in Paris. she really gets around - https://www.steamboat.org.uk/user.php?id=62761
A challenge for R/C steam nuts😁

JB

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pressonreguardlessAmmiraglio di divisione4 anni fa
Excellent, JB!!
Trev
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figtree7ntsAmmiraglio4 anni fa
Outstanding!!! I've never seen anything like it!

It would be an awesome model steamboat!

Cheers,

Ed-
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MouldBuilder

Ammiraglio 4 anni fa

Dusseldorf Final monitor Operation

Further information can be seen on my build blog. This is the first of three monitors to be completed. Now on to the other two.😀

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MouldBuilderAmmiraglio4 anni fa
Hi Bruce.
I have got it working but not before carrying out some modifications.
Firstl was one of the geared motors would not fit as it wanted to go through the deck cover. I made a small tool box, cut the cover and covered the end of the motor.
The second was that the lift height would never get the boat over the railings. I added a 40mm spacer to increase the height. All is good now.😊
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jbkiwiAmmiraglio di flotta4 anni fa
Excellent job Peter,

JB
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GARTH

Commodoro 4 anni fa

Stanchion instillation on my Winter Project

Got some Stanchions for my scratch build Andrea Gail so did a litte video on one of the Stanchions.

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NickDSottufficiale4 anni fa
Where did you obtain them please.
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neilwTenente comandante4 anni fa
This is one of the next jobs I need to do on the Perkasa, not looking forward to it, especially making sure the 0.7mm brass rod I’m using for the lines is kept kink free.
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RC Sailing

Recluta 4 anni fa

.... early January 2023

A mild start to 2023 enticed a small number of Buxton Model Boat Club yachting enthusiasts down to the local boating lake.

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jbkiwi

Ammiraglio di flotta 4 anni fa

Russian towboat barge project

Dry fitting the amphibious truck on the barge for a bit of fun. - A bit optimistic,- 5mm each side😁, might be a smidge top heavy?

JB

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pressonreguardlessAmmiraglio di divisione4 anni fa
That's my problem too JB, the boats are taking over the house😮😮
Trev
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MotoPilotChief Petty Officer 2nd Class4 anni fa
Cool 👍
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Skippydrew

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 4 anni fa

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Morning at the lake

My children are young sailors in the making 😁

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Colin HAmmiraglio di flotta4 anni fa
That's really encouraging to know that youngsters are enjoying the hobby. Hopefully teaching them water safety as well. I'm for ever falling in when retrieving my models. Family think it's hilarious but it can be dangerous, so I try to stay dry nowadays.
Cheers Colin.
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SkippydrewChief Petty Officer 2nd Class4 anni fa
Yes Colin I do try and teach them to behave accordingly around water, even more so because I can’t swim. That wouldn’t deter me from jumping in after them tho haha. Yes they are pretty good I just say. I’ve fallen in a couple of times, just as well it’s shallow ish around one edge.
Cheers Jordan.
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