Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: SE18 on November 23, 2011, 01:53:16 pm

Title: new here
Post by: SE18 on November 23, 2011, 01:53:16 pm

Hi, first post, in N. Virginia.

My interest is in all types of very small boats suitable for 1:13.7 scale (or could be 1:12, not fussy). I built an outside railway to that scale and in process of building portage boat trains to haul the boats. I also have a series of canals and a big aqueduct in the backyard that is suitable for floating boats on. Planning a large boat house as well.

For full scale boats, I use a folbot sea kayak, 17'. When I was a kid back in 60s built a sectional fiberglass canoe.

Also have 2 beagles.

I'll try and post a picture of a recently completed punt

I consider myself a beginner

Title: Re: new here
Post by: SE18 on November 23, 2011, 02:26:49 pm

Another photo, since seems to load well

Title: Re: new here
Post by: MikeA on November 23, 2011, 04:31:44 pm

have you got any pics of your backyard?

Title: Re: new here
Post by: SE18 on November 23, 2011, 05:42:38 pm

Hi, short clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw2HmCdp6uc

and more recent (sorry poor quality video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1pDFELxjvk


this is all a work in progress

also boat carrier train

Title: Re: new here
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on November 23, 2011, 08:51:00 pm

Very nice. Welcome to Mayhem. I'm sure the members would be only to happy to help you in your quest.

1:12 scale is popular over here for building Lifeboats to scale. These would probably be to large for your site as they are quite big and heavy. Maybe a small rescue dinghy might do the job.

I liked the sound of running water. Nice and peaceful   :}

ken