Hellen Fishing Boat (Build Thread)
03-11-2008, 08:04 AM
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Hellen Fishing Boat (Build Thread)
So this is my first ABS/Wood combo build. Before this, I have only done a Lindberg PT 109 and Nitro boats.
I think I did okay so far, for my first time. I am trying to pay attention to detail. I finished off the inside of the cabin, I added port holes in the doors, and I am putting figures on it as well.
Will post more as it gets built.
I think I did okay so far, for my first time. I am trying to pay attention to detail. I finished off the inside of the cabin, I added port holes in the doors, and I am putting figures on it as well.
Will post more as it gets built.
03-11-2008, 12:39 PM
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RE: Hellen Fishing Boat (Build Thread)
Your Hellen looks fantastic! I have one in the box that I'll be working on next fall. I'm currently looking for a suitable motor and ESC ... what are you using? Also, Can you share where you found the skipper and the mate? I hope you will post some more pictures as you finish her.
Cheers
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03-11-2008, 07:08 PM
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RE: Hellen Fishing Boat (Build Thread)
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Your Hellen looks fantastic! I have one in the box that I'll be working on next fall. I'm currently looking for a suitable motor and ESC ... what are you using? Also, Can you share where you found the skipper and the mate? I hope you will post some more pictures as you finish her.
Cheers
Your Hellen looks fantastic! I have one in the box that I'll be working on next fall. I'm currently looking for a suitable motor and ESC ... what are you using? Also, Can you share where you found the skipper and the mate? I hope you will post some more pictures as you finish her.
Cheers
The guy sitting with dog, I got from another eBay G scale seller. I also have 2 more figures, one playing harmonica, and another wiping his head like it is hot.
The Forman and dog came painted, while the rest I have to paint myself.
If you need actual links, just ask and I can find them on eBay.
.........and you always need to have some beer when doing these kits! [8D]
The key, is knowing when you had too many and stop building! [&:]
03-12-2008, 05:43 PM
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RE: Hellen Fishing Boat (Build Thread)
looks good. Have you seen mine?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxMuf4bo41A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxMuf4bo41A
03-13-2008, 05:50 PM
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Beautiful work! Is it a kit or scratch-built?
Beautiful work! Is it a kit or scratch-built?
Benny - Your boat is so nice!
I love the door opening and the whistle.
Great Work!
03-16-2008, 09:02 AM
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Both of you guys have done such a nice job building these it makes me want to get one. I told myself I couldn't buy any more kits until I cleared my bench of current projects. We will see who wins this arguement. lol
03-17-2008, 12:12 AM
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LoL, I have the same problem. I have like 8 different projects on my bench. And now im thinking of starting a 7.5 gage locomotive. My wife calls it my “HOBBY ADD.â€
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03-17-2008, 07:17 AM
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LoL, I have the same problem. I have like 8 different projects on my bench. And now im thinking of starting a 7.5 gage locomotive. My wife calls it my “HOBBY ADD.â€
LoL, I have the same problem. I have like 8 different projects on my bench. And now im thinking of starting a 7.5 gage locomotive. My wife calls it my “HOBBY ADD.â€
03-17-2008, 09:41 AM
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I tell my wife that since I am retired I can build what I like because it makes me happy. I do keep working on the other models but more to perfect what I have already done. Funny how much you can learn by reading others posts on how they build. One of my builds is a Thompson Trawler that I have been refining my build processes. I don't even think Dumas makes it anymore. I am down to the hull painting part if it will ever stay warm enough.
03-22-2008, 08:31 PM
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Nice vw. ill have to take a pix of mine. it hasn't moved in 10 years and i think a tree is growing in it.
Nice vw. ill have to take a pix of mine. it hasn't moved in 10 years and i think a tree is growing in it.
03-28-2008, 02:56 PM
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RE: Hellen Fishing Boat (Build Thread)
Here's my effort at building a Hellen. I built it a couple of years ago and really like the way it runs. We have four or five of them in our club (emyc.org).
03-29-2008, 01:31 AM
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RE: Hellen Fishing Boat (Build Thread)
ColdRolled....very nice, just like box art, with a little touch here and there.
I kinda went off and did what I felt like I wanted on mine.
Motor, I am thinking a Graupner 500....not too fast and I will probably use a simple Tamiya ESC as I am a Tamiya man from the heart!
I was almost thinking of using a 400 motor as I want it to be to scale.
Any suggestions on motors would be great..........Keep in mind, I want scale speed.
I kinda went off and did what I felt like I wanted on mine.
Motor, I am thinking a Graupner 500....not too fast and I will probably use a simple Tamiya ESC as I am a Tamiya man from the heart!
I was almost thinking of using a 400 motor as I want it to be to scale.
Any suggestions on motors would be great..........Keep in mind, I want scale speed.
03-29-2008, 09:04 AM
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The ESC I used is the Msonik4 Marine15A and the motor is a Graupner 720BB. I also like scale speed but I use a faster motor because sometime in our club (emyc.org) we have twenty or thirty boats on the water and you need the speed to keep you out of trouble.
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The ESC I used is the Msonik4 Marine15A and the motor is a Graupner 720BB. I also like scale speed but I use a faster motor because sometime in our club (emyc.org) we have twenty or thirty boats on the water and you need the speed to keep you out of trouble.
The ESC I used is the Msonik4 Marine15A and the motor is a Graupner 720BB. I also like scale speed but I use a faster motor because sometime in our club (emyc.org) we have twenty or thirty boats on the water and you need the speed to keep you out of trouble.
