Topic: Advice needed - damsel in distress (Read 7298 times)

Lisa2710 · « **on:** September 05, 2016, 07:59:33 pm »

hi all,
I am a complete newbie, and feel a bit of an imposter

the reason for me joining is firstly to get advice on my late fathers boats ... As in "what are they" please don't say boats. Ultimately I will be selling but my descriptions are rather "non-description" I have inherited a large collection of what I call, A Battleship / fishing boat / trawler... Think I should just say "boat" !! They are all but one made from wood and fully operational. Can anyone shed any light on actual names please?

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:04:36 pm »

You would need to post pictures of the models for them to be recognised and have 15 posts to be able to sell on here.
OR
Get permission from Martin or 1 of the moderators.

Bob

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:09:16 pm »

Thanks Bob, thought pics had attached.. Bare with me, I'll try again.

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:19:06 pm »

try again ...

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:22:50 pm »

and more ...

raflaunches · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:23:21 pm »

The first picture ' battleship ' is a motor torpedo boat.

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:54:20 pm »

another question ... sorry guys.. they are all operational but I don't know what you call the operating system, apart from "radio control"

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:56:21 pm »

they all look the same to me... bet you all hear that from your wives

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:59:35 pm »

and some more.... sorry... can you get barred!! I did say damsel in distress

Capt Podge · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2016, 10:25:40 pm »

Quote from: Lisa2710 on September 05, 2016, 08:59:35 pm

and some more.... sorry... can you get barred!! I did say damsel in distress

Just keep on posting, you will be up to 15+ postings in no time.

Regards,

Ray.

Kipper · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2016, 11:01:21 pm »

The blue fishing boat (trawler) is a Billings Boats model 'Nordkap'.
They still sell the kit for this at 'Cornwall Model Boats'. http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/billing_boats_nordkap.html

Klunk · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2016, 12:42:47 am »

Pics 2 and 3 blue hull white top green deck is a Malaysian patrol boat Sanganista. Last pic is a graupner paddle wheeler.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2016, 03:52:33 am »

Quote

Just keep on posting, you will be up to 25+ postings in no time.

Regards,
Ray.

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2016, 09:50:12 am »

thanks for the updates Guys

much appreciated

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:08:41 am »

An individual photo at a time equals one post

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:46:53 am »

I also have the following but apart from the actual radio controls (and crystals) im sure it all has a purpose .....

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:47:23 am »

and this ....

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:48:11 am »

and theres more ...... dad has a large wooden trunk containing all these pieces

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:49:01 am »

I am being asked if the radios have the servo's?? how would I know? what do they look like?

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:50:20 am »

sorry guys.... you'll be fed up with me

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:56:51 am »

last one .... for now

Fred Ellis · « **Reply #21 on:** September 06, 2016, 01:55:58 pm »

Hi
When I started out in this boat world, I was told "The only stupid question is the one not asked" Well I am still asking.

Lisa2710 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 06, 2016, 01:59:13 pm »

I wish I had paid more attention... other than knowing that the crystal colour matched in the boat and the controller.... I just pushed the buttons and Dad shouted ... left... right... "MIND THE BANK"

mike_victoriabc · « **Reply #23 on:** September 06, 2016, 03:26:23 pm »

Sangsetia would have probably been built from Metcalf articles in Model Boats magazine. Looks like lots of work in that one.

barriew · « **Reply #24 on:** September 06, 2016, 03:58:49 pm »

Lisa

A suggestion - find a local model boat club. I know there are some in the south of Essex (I'm in the north), and contact them. I am sure one or more of their members would help you sort out your Dad's collection. I have certainly done similar in the past.

Barrie

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