Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => BMPRS - British Model Powerboat Racing Society => Topic started by: Brigadair on August 26, 2014, 08:34:37 pm
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Typo error on last post, apologies.
Race is on Sunday 7th september 2014 at Colwick Park Nottingham.
Garry >>:-( {:-{
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Hi Everyone
No worries on the typo error Garry <*<
Colwick Park is such a good venue for what we do with its great facilities and close to lake parking area. With the summer recess etc, it seems a while since we all met up, so I for one are looking forward to seeing you all again for some good fun, banter and racing :-))
Craig
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Hi folks
Will we see any new builds making their presence known at this next Nottingham event? Now without revealing identities, this boat might just be ready for its first D-Class race.... ok2
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/DICKSONUK8/DSC06481.jpg) (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/DICKSONUK8/media/DSC06481.jpg.html)
And this vid clip shows it on test last weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTaeyXcs94U
Will it make an appearance at Nottingham?? If it does will it be good enough to compete with the many superb boats that compete in this class?
Craig :-))
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Hi Folks
My brother Garry has in the B-Class been doing quite well this year holding second place in the championship league table. He was runner up Champion in 2013 in this class with his Challenger hull, powered by an old Webra 61 engine......there were too many times when his challenger has been passed by faster boats such as from Bernard Holder, and Malcolm Pratt running the CMB engines.
So what has Garry done to attempt to get more speed? He has fitted a smaller 52 size tuned west engine. Yesterday we gave it a blast and from the short clip (click link below), it should even up the odds for him at the next race at Nottingham :-))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Q-DSBYHpo&list=UUosx1k77d6QBdPocsJYBiAQ
Cheers
Craig
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great video of garry's challenger going well ! :-)) :-)) :-))
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great video of garry's challenger going well ! :-)) :-)) :-))
Now that has put me on a good mood as topic back on track!
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Garry is worried that his fuel tank won't last for the fifteen minute heat durations.... I told him it won't be an issue......Because it will be flipping over and off the water for half that time :} :} :}
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:police: Topic tidied up.
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Hi all
On new boats and engines......
Thanks for the bits and bobs (pics and video) on Challenger and Saturn Craig.
Saturn is a great offshore boat, the quality of the polyester gel coat and finish is the best I have seen.
(Was tempted to switch to west epoxy system but maybe for my next build.)
On challenger, have run one of those bomb proof old fashioned webras for two seasons so thought I'd spice up the boat with a new engine.
Both of the above BMPRS D class and B class entries are a big gamble for me as they have not been without teething problems and whilst both are race ready, they are certainly not race tested!!! Bring on Sunday! Can't wait to catch up with club members and enjoy a fab day out!
Garry
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Well said Garry :-))
I guess I will be getting your boats off the starting blocks as us identical twin brothers feel compelled to do. :}
After that I hope your boats keep going so that I can focus my attentions on capturing key moments of the event on camera, voice recorder etc for a potentially very exciting write up in a future model boat magazine write up.
I too am looking forward to meeting up with our friends for a good chat and exciting fun. :-)
Craig
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Hey folks
The booking office closes 24 hours from now for Nottingham.....
If you have not yet booked in as I had not... please do! I nearly forgot <*<
Craig :-))
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Looking forward to another great day's racing on Sunday !!
Ian
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Looking forward to another great day's racing on Sunday !!
Ian
we certainly did have a great day ! and the weather was spot on too !
mark
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Yes that was a cracking good event :-))
A few photos give a taste of the fun and excitement:
Officer of The Day, Mark Wild, has he spotted an infringement? :}
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/DICKSONUK8/Nottingham%20070914/DSC07091.jpg) (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/DICKSONUK8/media/Nottingham%20070914/DSC07091.jpg.html)
Boat D75 by Kevin Alcock
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/DICKSONUK8/Nottingham%20070914/DSC07178.jpg) (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/DICKSONUK8/media/Nottingham%20070914/DSC07178.jpg.html)
Kevin chasing Garry around buoy 4:
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/DICKSONUK8/Nottingham%20070914/DSC06572.jpg) (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/DICKSONUK8/media/Nottingham%20070914/DSC06572.jpg.html)
Harry Stuart's impressive winning C-Class boat:
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/DICKSONUK8/Nottingham%20070914/DSC06937.jpg) (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/DICKSONUK8/media/Nottingham%20070914/DSC06937.jpg.html)
And the face of concentration of Ian Searle :-))
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/DICKSONUK8/Nottingham%20070914/DSC06694.jpg) (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/DICKSONUK8/media/Nottingham%20070914/DSC06694.jpg.html)
Craig :-))
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Nope i think he spotted a guy that need something shoving somewhere ! O0 O0 O0 :-)) :-)) <*< <*< <*<
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Nope i think he spotted a guy that need something shoving somewhere ! O0 O0 O0 :-)) :-)) <*< <*< <*<
Yup, I think you spotted me watching your beady eye! :} :} :} :} :-))
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Yup, I think you spotted me watching your beady eye! :} :} :} :} :-))
a mono pod could have a few use's mr dickson ! one is holding a camera the other is hmmmm i will leave it for people to think about :} :} :} we will know when your walking funny ! {-) {-) {-) :kiss: :kiss:
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He hee hee! The mono pod for me was one of the best camera accessories I ever purchased. ;)
I will have to keep it away from your hands, to avoid potential discomfort in future :D :} :-))
Craig
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I think you will find that the boat chasing Garry around buoy 4 is none other than mike barnes boat aka Digger :-)) :-)) not kevins O0 and looking at the results i dont think he was chasing him more like lapping him %% %%
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I think you will find that the boat chasing Garry around buoy 4 is none other than mike barnes boat aka Digger :-)) :-)) not kevins O0 and looking at the results i dont think he was chasing him more like lapping him %% %%
I commend you mate for having a good eye on details :-))
However the results tables don't show what happened during key moments during individual races. Photos perhaps do give a glimpse of the action at that moment in time?
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Craig
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I agree,,looks like it was a good day. :-)) am hoping to do the last 2 races.cant do the next one as we have other commitments but hopefully we will do the rest :-)) :-))
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It will be great to see you and Sha again as your presence has been missed these last few events. :-))
Craig
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we haave missed not being there due to having other commitments ,have missed the laughs and banter that we all seem to have,will be good to catch up again :-))
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Hi all.
Yes Kurt, your analysis of the detail is spot on.
My Saturn looks cool on the boat stand, but that's as good as it got! Had a moment of glory when ran fast, but lasted all of about 20 secs. Bit of investigative work going on as we speak. Diggers boat wax once again ballistic, reliable, well driven and a deserved d class winner this year!
Great pics Craig, I'll cross link these from bmprs site when I do the photo bit later in week.
Sunday whilst down on turnout was a great day. Some fab racing!
Finally, really do hope Kurt and missus will be back as soon as possible!!!
End of.
Team Briggy!
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Hi all.
Just looked at the pic of the two patriots racing again.
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Worth bearing in mind, there's a bit of picture missing on the right hand side
which you can access by schroling the pic to the right.
Brigadier
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Hey all
Defo enjoyable day and some good racing too :-))
couple of pics of F1 in T2 class
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20RS%20IB%20Tunnel%202014/10702209_10201583102138499_4308845083365076206_n_zps19c5d3a5.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/F1%20RS%20IB%20Tunnel%202014/10702209_10201583102138499_4308845083365076206_n_zps19c5d3a5.jpg.html)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20RS%20IB%20Tunnel%202014/10590413_10201583102338504_2831699881711858507_n_zps989eac69.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/F1%20RS%20IB%20Tunnel%202014/10590413_10201583102338504_2831699881711858507_n_zps989eac69.jpg.html)
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Daz.... Those are fantastic photos!
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Hi Folks
Talking of photos from this event, for those interested, Garry our Webmaster has uploaded some cracking good ones onto our site....>
Special thanks to Judith who takes such superb photos!
http://www.bmprs.co.uk/page60.html
Craig :-))
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Great pics Daz.
A good day out last Sunday.
Can't fault any of it.
Best regards
Garry
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Thanks Garry and Craig
Pics courtesy of Judith :-))
Was a good day looking forward to leicester ok2
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Bring on Leicester race on Sunday! Been so long since I went, forgotten what it looks like!
Need to decide wether to risk running trusted steady Miami or new untested Saturn?????
Hope to send y all soon at Leicester!
Garry
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Them there patriots are superb boats!