Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Brian60 on July 22, 2014, 07:52:19 pm
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Just for a little light hearted relief lets list what we are all going to have on the slipway next, or even what you would like to build given the chance.
I have two, the main one being a cutter to with my fishing smack and for even more light hearted relief-- The Black Pig!
For those not in the know, the Black Pig was Captian Pugwash's ship from the 50/60's tv series. In true cartoon fashion I will build it in card and it will be a facsimile of the original with all its mis-shapes.
Over to you all, what are your builds.
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hi brian .
well i have just stripped down an airboat hull that used to have a nitro engine on the back .
i am in the middle of replacing that with a EDF jet unit running a 6 cell lipo !! pics to follow soon !
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i think ive already got enough future projects to keep me occupied ! currently fighting on my biulding bench theres a 2014 joysway dragon force being repainted , a gruapner collie being restored & having modern radio fitted along with new sails , plus a fishing smack that im altering with a new mast and lighter sails to improve it sailing ability . then theres a few more that are receiving " the finishing touches " etc . two complete builds plus a fairey huntsman 31 & spear waiting for new ballraced propshafts ! jon
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Sheerline Akula, in the final stages of having the lights wired in.
A Type V11 U-boat, purchased as fully operational, just needs a few little personal touches, and to be weathered.
Revell Skipjack, about half way through building.Trumpeter Seawolf, unstarted as yet.
Bronco Type XX111 U-boat, only hull assembled so far.
Whitehead torpedo, hull and deck only. Unstarted as yet.
Atlantic tug, to be weathered, 2.4gHz radio fitted, additional bits n' bobs added, etc.
Semi scratch building a Thai Long Tail boat.
Rich
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so what about the Thai long tail?
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It's on the list... :embarrassed:
Rich
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%% oops, wrong glasses.
Most humble apologies, good sir. :embarrassed:
:-X
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Shoulda gone to Specsavers.... %)
Rich
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Model slipway Vliestroom, nearly finished. (are they ever finished)
Graupner Bugsier tug, Half way through the build. Smoke and sound fitted.
MFA Spearfish, Pulling my hair out trying to get some better speed and longer run times.
Revell Skipjack, started but not by me.
Trumpeter Seawolf.
Trumpeter Kilo.
S class, in need of complete restoration.
And to think a year ago I only had the Vliestoom, I blame Mr U33 on here {-)
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X craft?
Rich
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Oops, I forgot the poor old X craft, add that to the list then.....
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ya just can't slip or leave of anything, without ol' eagle eye U33 seeing it :-))
O0 ;)
cheers
vnkiwi %)
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I'm on the case...they don't call me ''Hawkeye'' for nothing, you know. 8)
Rich
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I just got a Robbe Düsseldorf in that only requriers a battery and electronics instalation so that will be the next summerjob, Phantom and Genny are on hold at the moment.
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I've got my rescue tug HMRT Enigma, and my Type 42 HMS Coventry, in build at the moment, these will keep me busy for some time, these two will bring me up to 5 large boats can't see me having room for any more builds, {:-{ who am I trying to kid %) %% %%
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NEXT MODEL................................UMMMMM.........
blonde hair , blue eyes and about 35, 24 34, 5'6" tall.............
suit me fine %% %% %% %% {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
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Red October tonight, Fort Whitehouse with fellow members tomorrow night, SS Ohio once the summer season is over, Type VII U Boat finishing off soon, Nautilus soon as its promised to a new owner, Schleiswig Holstein Manned Battleship now ten years old and in need of serious work, Orca now 26 years old and leaks like a sieve, must fix that, got a 1965 vintage Marblehead yacht which I have promised some nice walnut and oak to, Tamiya Sherman to be modified into an M4A1E8 cast hull version, must pay for it first!
Something 'fishy'.....
and an Unbuiltnautilus :-))
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Finnjet ,Hearld ,Oleander
john
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working on Type 42 HMS Exeter, also working on plans for a Day Boat and USCG cutter.
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I am currently Working on my Trawler yacht, but my son is getting interested in a Springer, so that should only require guidance and encouragement on my part (he's 13 and pretty handy). If he goes for it, I will see if he wants to join, and do a build log. After the Trawler, my wife wants to scratch build a different yacht with me, and I have a 35 year old tug my Dad and I made (first model boat, mostly my Dad's work) that has survived decades of storage, but could use a refit. If only I can remember where I put the tug. :embarrassed: Might even have the barge that goes with it, which was my first solo scratchbuild.
Unfortunately none of my other boats survived, but that's OK, just leaves more room for new boats.
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NEXT MODEL................................UMMMMM.........
blonde hair , blue eyes and about 35, 24 34, 5'6" tall.............
suit me fine %% %% %% %% {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
We can all dream, Neil. {-)
We are away in our caravan at present, in the central highlands of Queensland, about 1100 km from home, but when I do get home, on 12th September, I will be starting a Vintage Gentleman's Cruiser, from a design by Paul Thomason. I like the look of it and it suits my style of leisurely sailing. It should also complement my Norfolk Broads cruiser and my Grand Banks pleasure cruiser. I haven't done any real model building for a couple of years, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of it.
Peter.
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NEXT MODEL................................UMMMMM.........
blonde hair , blue eyes and about 35, 24 34, 5'6" tall.............
suit me fine %% %% %% %% {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
She's waiting for you Neil %% %%
Ned
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Revell type VIIc with norbert bruggens conversion kit
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Just about to start a Pilot Boat from old plans. Not designed for RC, but I think I can fit it in.
Barrie