Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: canabus on August 28, 2021, 09:40:17 am
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Hello Ye Old Country Men
Well I am Spooky (a Lesro Javelin) and I have been transported To Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) !!!
Penalty, life for speeding on the Thames !!!!
They only got me because my heart (motor) kick the bucket .
So after the judge( customs) cage me on one of those wing things !!
I arrived to the cold of Tasmania in they Winter.
Well the prison officer( my new owner) kick started my heart .
He decided for a new brushless heart( 3648-1450kv), a big pulse controller(120Amp ESC) and new blood ( Turnigy Bolt 4S 5000mah 140C ).
Also a lovely new drive line with a nice new water stirrer( 42mm 2blade CNC prop).
I am liking this chap already !!!
He said they had one lockup( LOCK DOWN ) and they all did not like it, so did not have any more !!!
Post you all soon.
Regards
Spooky
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Another Javelin !- they are getting more popular with the classic powerboat restorers - we already have two on the Javelin thread.
There were a lot of Javelins and Streakers (same boat) sold, so there must be a lot of them out there that are old enough to be needing new homes.
The much rarer Rapier shares the same hull, but was never as popular-and so sold a lot less.
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There's currently a nice one for sale on the Boston Model Boat Club site
(https://bostonmbc.co.uk/resources/DSC00419.JPG.opt305x228o0%2C0s305x228.JPG)
(https://bostonmbc.co.uk/resources/DSC00420.JPG.opt305x228o0%2C0s305x228.JPG)
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Good to see more Javelins about. Spooky has traveled far and suffered a damaged nose in transit? Still I managed to do similar just dropping mine in the garage >>:-(
Would be great to see running on the water....
My Javelin has stopped being renovated for a number of months but hopefully work will recommence soon.
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This will be the first Javelin thread written by the boat and not the owner, so it will be good to hear from Spooky on a regular basis to find out how he is enjoying his new life in Tasmania %)
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HI Lads
Well the old crew, sent me out some pics from me last days in the old country !!!
Thanks lads !!!
Well things are going great, a nice warm bath and some of my old bits removed.
Had a lovely day in the sun 26C and back into the house not the workshop.
Life is great down under !!!
Spooky
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I am pleased to know that Spooky is so happy “down under” {-)
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Hi Lads
Well in for a nose(bow) job and a cleanup.
My old ticker(motor) is out and in the bin.
My new ticker requires a lot work to fit in, so all the old mount is out.
My new boss has found some very dodgy workings and a crack in my back(keel).
So I am getting book in for some major work, but in the mean time a lot of my bulkheads and stern are getting repaired.
Sorry one pic is a bit funny, I had to take off my specs !!!
Spooky
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Hah - my own Javelin endured a similar "heart transplant" ........but all has gone well.........so far :-))
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Top of the Morning All
Today I was in for bulkhead, stern and chine rail works.
Also a bit of a rub down on the inside ready for paint.
But for now, back into a nice warm room for the night.
Cheers and Beers
Spooky
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There is nothing like the pleasure of bringing an old boat back to life - very for filling - and time consuming too! :-))
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Hello from down under
Well more bulkhead cleaning up and some nice new paint on me stern!!!
Getting some new muscle( servo) for my new rudder.
At least a new rudder tube with oiler and bearings for a start.
The lads(boats) in the shed have been great and some wild stories floating around about their speed.
Little Sea Hornet claiming 45KM plus and Mr. Big Huntsman he is up around that TOO !!!!
Old Speedy said he is not that fast and Big Crashie you all will get a cold shower from him if you all keep carrying on!!
Well I have had enough of this, I am heading to the house for so peace and quiet !!!!
SPOOKY
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Hi Lads
Well some nice new paint me bulkhead which feels great !!!
I problem under me old heart(motor) .
I long crack in me back(keel), so I am under the butchers knife for the big cut !!!!
The boss said I will OK, she be right, mate !!!
A bit of this magic glue and filler, then some new heart (motor) mounts ,
A hot wax(fiberglass resin) with a warm heater for a few hours.
SPOOKY
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Don't forget a nice bright easily seen sticker or paint strip on the bottom of the hull to indicate the boat is upsidedown !
But seriously, nice job !
Post some pictures if it scooting about on the water when it's being used.
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It looks like Spooky is getting a new coat - I liked the previous bright blue one with yellow trim - I hope the new one will be as nice {-)
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Hi Zooma
The boss got me matching blue paint and touching me up beautifully !!!!
My chine rails feel great with new oil base paint.
My stern is getting the same.
Trotting of to bed after my keel operation.
SPOOKY
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Hi From Down Under
Woke up to a nice new outside stand for me !!!
My bottom is all fix and white.
My stern has had another coat of Spooky blue.
Captain Flatout and Navie Scream-a-Lot have climbed on board.
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Like the figures Harry - I should try to find a pair like that to take charge of my Javelin!
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Hi Zooma
They have had a lot of wood and filler under them being old plastic, but Spooky wanted the old boys back on board.
They may jump ship on the first trip down under with wants going under the bonnet !!!
Spooky's Master
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Good Evening fellow boats
Well I have me mount mounts in and painted .
They feel a lot stronger than me old ones.
I had me first peek at me new heart and pacemaker !!!!
Holy herrings it looks small to me old one, but the pacemaker is dam big.
One of those Mad Scottish Fishing Boat(Hellen 2) said he going out for some fresh air!!
He returned with some fish and totally wet decks.
Lovely day out, white caps and snow on the mountain.
We stay in our shed nice and warm.
Still waiting for me rudder !!!
YE OLD SPOOKY
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What an efficient doctor you have Spooky!
Like the figures. Trying to work out if they are Tamiya?!
I’m still in the garage waiting for some attention. This was me in my youth...
Regards,
Jav
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Hi Stuw
The crew and dash, etc. are all one piece and look original to the boat.
Like the color scheme on your boat.
Doctor Harry
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Hi fellow boats
Well, well me wriggle stick(rudder) has arrived .
Bigger and stronger than the old one.
I am getting two arms(servo pushrods) to me tiller arm.
Doctor said ewe need new specs old fellow, so tinted yellow ones(windscreen) to match your stripes.
COOL !!!
SPOOKY
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Hi Ye old mates
I have new shades(windscreen) so I have been out in the sunshine !!!!
But OH boy the old cruiser down the back smells !!!!
He had his inners painted with fiberglass resin.
So old Wavemaster is a bit on the nose.
Spooky
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Good paint match on your new nose job Spooky[size=78%] [/size] :-))
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Hi Zooma
Yes old chap, but I will have the doctor have another go at it !!!!
Spooky
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Sunglasses eh Spooky. That's a cool addition and should help keep the sun from the pilots eyes.
Glad to see that Doctor Harry is paying good attention to you.
Will
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Hi Ye All
Well Doctor Harry has been looking after my old fruit Wavemaster.
Oh boy, he is looking the part and is feeling very elegant !!!
Hopefully we do the club's first Double Dip Day this week so the Doc can tick this one of the bucket list.
As for me self, I am fully kitted up ready to hit the water.
We both have a Spring in our rudders and ready for the canal.
Hopefully some pics and video soon.
Regards
Ye Old Spooky
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I hear that poor weather and low tides have delayed your double launch, but hope you will both be getting your hulls wet together very soon :-))
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Safe travels Spooky!
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Hi fellow country boats
Well me old built shed mate hit the water on a lovely Spring sunny day.
Ye old Wavemaster cruised around and had a great time for first day in the water.
I said old mate that motor has to go !!!!
I will talk to the Doc and see was in his box of bits ??
Well for me, it was not a great day.
A nice cruising speed with big turns !!!
The Doc up the juice with a 4S Lipo and was getting cracking along.
But my top drive line bush over heated and me motor stopped !!!
Luckily I drifted a shore and the Doc had to do the walk of shame to get me.
So after inspection, oiling was not the problem and we are still working on it.
But all in all, it was a great day with warm water, sunny day and 20C plus day.
Regards All
SPOOKY
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The walk of shame >>:-(
Is your shaft M5 Spooky?
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Don't panic Spooky, Doc will have you sorted in no time I'm sure.
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Hi Gentleman
Well the Doc replaced the the uni joint with a solid 5M to 3/16" coupling and top me up with oil.
Had a run on 3S fuel, but, not cutting it.
Replaced with a big 4S fuel and Oh Boy, I was flying !!!
I was fast on the first run , well over me old IC days.
On the second run, I was up on the plane and it was like one of those new turbo things kicked in !!!
I rocketed down picking up super speed and sitting flat straight on the water (well I think I was still on the water).
Me old shed mate Wavemaster is happy with his new motor.
He thinks he the fastest Kruiser in the south .
Also the new little lad, Sea Scout had to have a crack and put on a good show.
Dam noisy little fellow, but Doc is having a look at that .
Signing Off
Spooky
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Well done Spooky :-))
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Well Merry Christmas to U all !!!
My first Christmas down under and man it's dam hot over 30C today !!!
I went for a swim in the canal today and was showing off, but me motor got hot.
So, in for a rest and then another swim.
The Doc called in ye old Doc Roger and it's me in for a cold shower( water cooler for me motor)!!!
The Doc has check his parts bin and I am in luck.
So It's under the knife and drill to make me a cool boat !!!
Cheers
Spooky
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Stay cool Spooky! :-))
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Well Happy New Year Lads
I have had my operation and tested me water cooler!!!
Had shot off warm soapy water to clean me up for it's Aussie summer.
I am ready to get back to the water.
The grapevine word is a Nor-Star Wave Princess is coming down under ??
I seen a few nice bits in the spare parts bin for it !!!
Also the Doc ordered a big restock for the bin !!!
Well Cheers and Beers
SPOOKY
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A Nor-Star Wave Princess is joining you eh?
.......you had better start practicing your royal manners then ........ %)
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Hi All Ye OLD Country Men
Well out in the sunshine today and 23C .
Nice mid tide and the water was cool.
The Little Diva had first crack the water and show some nice flighting runs !!!
I slipped in and after a check to see my new water cooling system was working.
Off I went with a dam quick run before kicking me turbos and I really showing off !!!
On returning to shore I had some water under me motor.
On testing it was found a very small hole in my cooling coil.
The Doc has another one line up hopefully for next week.
I do not think I have travelled so fast in me life !!!!
https://rctoystasmania.com/forums/topic/playing-with-boats-in-the-canal-15th-jan-2022/
Cheers
SPOOKY
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Remember your age - don't go overdoing it {-)
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Hello Mr. Zooma
I feel like a spring chicken !!!!
A sleek little Princess has arrived in the shed from the old country.
It's set me rudder wriggling !!!!!
That cheeky Waverider was straight over to her and talking in Nor-Star English !!!
When I popped over and bowed, she said she was a bit shabby dressed .
I said the Doc will clean you just fine and you will look very elegant!!!!
Must say she has nice lines and being a gentleman I did not ask her age !!!!
I am going to raid the Doc's parts bin for some bits !!!
I found a whole new drive line with a lovely shiny prop, a new solid coupling on a 3648-1450kv motor for starters.
I think I am love.
SPOOKY
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Hi Lads
Well, the Doc has double up on my water cooling coil and I am really to fly !!!!
SPOOKY
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Go fly Spooky ! %%
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Hi All
Well 25C today !!!
My update cooling system work great, but the spring is out of the chicken!!!
My power pack is not up to the water wriggler (prop) so testing a 38mm one next time !!!
SPOOKY
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Hi All Ye OLD Country Men
Well out in the sunshine today and 23C .
Nice mid tide and the water was cool.
The Little Diva had first crack the water and show some nice flighting runs !!!
I slipped in and after a check to see my new water cooling system was working.
Off I went with a dam quick run before kicking me turbos and I really showing off !!!
On returning to shore I had some water under me motor.
On testing it was found a very small hole in my cooling coil.
The Doc has another one line up hopefully for next week.
I do not think I have travelled so fast in me life !!!!
https://rctoystasmania.com/forums/topic/playing-with-boats-in-the-canal-15th-jan-2022/ (https://rctoystasmania.com/forums/topic/playing-with-boats-in-the-canal-15th-jan-2022/)
Cheers
SPOOKY
Good to see and hear you Spooky! Great lines and good wake. I have a couple of your relatives in my garage who I hope to get out and exercised some day.
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Hi Andy
Resized the photo's !!!
SPOOKY
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Thanks Harry, thats brilliant. Cheers.
Turns out the cockpit side spacing I had decided on from measuring photos was only half a mm out from the measurement you just gave me. Amazing how close I managed to get it from some photos, I measured loads of them though, then a rough guess at the end, ha ha😁
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Here is my plan side view. Can anyone spot any areas that are out? It was hard to work out forward hull shape from angled photos but looks quite close to me.
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I will start posting my build soon, should I call it 'scratching it with a Javelin'? 😁
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Glad you got all the reference info you need Andy - and sorry I wasn't around earlier this week to help when you first asked.
Your side elevation looks good and more like a Javelin than your first orange man sized replica did.
Good luck with your build - I look forward to following your build thread.
Bob. :-))
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No problem, I am pretty impatient once my attention is on something.
I used photos of some of your boats in my calculations, so you did help. Lol.
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Can we have some pics of the rejuvenated Spooky?
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Streaker/Javelin bulkheads, cabin side/ends & breasthook should be on attached pdf.Paul.
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Hi All
Spooky is back in the water!!!
https://rctoystasmania.com/forums/topic/a-fine-spring-day-the-canal/
Enjoy the video.
Canabus
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Goes and handles really well. Looks good on the water.
Chris
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Looks good on the water Harry 👍
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I could easily imagine how you enjoyed an awesome sailing on an ideal water conditions. :-)) :-)) :-))
Thanks a lot for sharing always nice video with us, canabus !!!
It's really my pleasure to appreciate such videos as yours that makes me understand the model sailing vividly. :-))
Overall composition of the video is as good as the sailing,too !! :-))