Model Boat Mayhem

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Title: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 01, 2020, 05:19:41 pm

Hello!
I've never really tried this model out in any severe conditions, didn't feel confident due to her stability.  However, I was proven wrong today. Put her to sea in a gale and I think she passed with flying colours. Doesn't really show on the pictures but there were some serious gusts.
All the best to you all!
Hama

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: derekwarner on November 01, 2020, 09:48:15 pm

Wow...  :o  maybe a braver Captain than the [onlookers] ......thanks hama...

Derek

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: Dreadnought on November 02, 2020, 05:49:06 am

I like all of your lights  :-))
The water looks very stormy I wonder how meany passages were sea sick! Lol  {-) {-) [size=78%] [/size]

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 02, 2020, 08:30:51 am

Thanks both of you :-))
Yes, there was that distinctive smell onboard when I brought her in. Poor little fellas  {-)
Hama

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: davejo90 on November 02, 2020, 08:38:44 am

Great looking boat hama, I especially like the lighting it has a good overall effect in those conditions

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 02, 2020, 01:41:00 pm

Thank you Dave :-))
Hama

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 02, 2020, 04:55:56 pm

And here some pictures during sailing.

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 02, 2020, 05:02:23 pm

...and the last 2 pictures. I like these ones as it feels like she's on her way to berth.
All the best!
Hama

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: radiojoe on November 02, 2020, 06:10:03 pm

Seriously good photos Hama, if that was my model I'd have to hurry home and change the proverbial item of clothing.  %%


Joe

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 02, 2020, 07:31:00 pm

Thanks Joe!
Yes, there is a certain thrill to it that I like. And as you say, a change of clothes might come in handy after a sail {-) Sometimes when turning upwind and a gust hits broadside it's a little to much of a thrill.
Hama

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 03, 2020, 11:51:07 am

Ok, I'm on repeat perhaps but it was such a fine day today so I had to take her to sea once more before packing up and heading home.
Hope you enjoy!
Hama

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: Dreadnought on November 03, 2020, 12:54:04 pm

Wow that’s some proper waves!
Did you get much water inside?

Title: Re: Autumn sail with m/v Kong Olav
Post by: hama on November 03, 2020, 06:04:58 pm

Hello!
Not much, about a teaspoon or two. Don't know where it enters but could be some of the windows and that the glazing isn't glued properly.
Hama