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silverfoxsteam
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Absolutely brilliant - I'm gobsmacked.
Thanks for the detailed pictures.
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Phantom
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject: steam boat |
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I woke up this morning early and decided that it was time for the new boat to have her sea trials.
Unfortunately there isnt a proper boat pond near to where I live so I decided that the local res' would have to do. 
Its a nice spot and I go walking here quite often.
I unpact my gear in a sheltered area away from the wind. |
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Phantom
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject: steam boat |
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Phantom
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject: steam boat |
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I did a few short runs keeping the boat near to the shore, before picking up the camera again.
At first I didnt realise it, I did though when it whent beyond the zoom of the camera. 
Yep the boat was sailling off into the rougher water and no way to get it back.  |
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Phantom
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:26 pm Post subject: steam boat |
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Shortly after this shot I stopped hearing the engine, guess I should have fitted that dislplacement lubricator before trying this. 
It was at this point I stopped worrying because the boat was starting to drift across the res'.
As long as she didnt sink and I kept an eye on her she would drift to the other side.
For the next hour or so I was playing "spot the boat" 
Yes She is in this pic |
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Mamod Collector
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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You have to much talent P that boat is beautiful
And congratulations on your sea trials the waves look really big
And as a testiment to your boat building skills she returned unscathed
Well done
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Phantom
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:41 pm Post subject: steam boat |
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I think Mr Jenkins should be thanked for designing very sturdy boats.
When I did get her back I decided I had done enough, so packed up and whent home.
Next time I will take some string I think. |
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Mamod Collector
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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When you go to the resovoir again P take some more video
Not enough video of todays sailing
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