Mike P

All done added the the 1/87 tug bought it on e bay sorry it’s from China however for the cost it’s really well done all the hardware running gear motor and esc and servo are included for $120.00. On to the next project. 

Finally finished other then military vehicle cargo on deck.

Latest progress just about complete other then flags, radio antenna, and cargo on deck.

Dave I restored a model called Queen Frederica on this site and there’s pictures of my models in it.

Hi Dave, I’ll sail it a few times then it’s on display in my living room along with the many way to many other projects 

from over past few decades. I’ve been a scale model junkie since I was a kid. Mike

Just an update on my progress. Working on rigging. Hoping to finally get finished or is a scale model ever finished?

Looking into some HO scale tanks and trucks for the deck cargo.

I’ve been busy trying to get this project completed. I’m up to assembling all the pieces and bits. Next booms and rigging dericks.

Been busy on getting all the deck fittings and details flash cleaned and painted.

Thanks you for the kind words Don, Deans supplies everything needed to build the ship, of course upgrades never hurt but a great place to start and just right for a working r/c model. Deans put a lot of thought into the kit 

It’s a builders kit meaning lots of work but lots of satisfaction, that’s what it’s all about. Mike

Thank you Yves, I’m considering getting into it as the 3D printers are really not that expensive but like everything else 

there’s always the add ons I will look into it as it’s really the future thank you for you time. Mike 

If I run into her I’ll tell her POP sent me. Thanks

Joe, Bob thanks for the kind words. The plans come from Web site Bearospace Industries Gary Webb is the designer

they have several designs and mostly Home Depot materials. The Flyer detentions are overall length with bow sprint extended is 58” but it can be slid back so it fits in my hatchback with no broblem, beam 13”, height 46” and sail area is 1180 sq. In. Weight 18 pounds with removable keel, the keel weighs 10 pounds.

Thanks you guys inspire me. Not to mention mentor me. Mike

Finished a couple of months ago sails very nicely. Came in at plan weight oh 18 pounds.

Yves, not to be a pain but I’ve been looking at the printer and the Bensworx virtual kit. Does the kit come with all the 

files to copy everything? I’m a total novice so bear with me you down load the kit files to your computer and transfer them somehow to the printer is that how it works? I have a Mac computer. Thank you Mike

Yves, I’ll look into it and thank you. And as far as cost I was tempted to purchase the 10 3D funnels one company 

is offering In 1/48 scale at almost twice the cost. Mike Plot 

Just came across your build amazing I ‘ve built the 1/72 scale r/c version and have the 1/48 scale hull. Was planning (hoping) on scaling up the 1/144 kit parts to 1/48 and using sheet styrene. Your build is very helpful 

and very much appreciated I will follow with interest. I have to finish what’s on the board now my ww2 Liberty.

looking forward to your most interesting blog. Mikep

Well it’s been awhile but I got some steam up and off dead center on my Liberty ship build. 

On 11/27/2020 at 9:22 PM, Mike P said:

 

Just some progress on my Gispy Moth

On 3/5/2020 at 6:18 PM, Mike P said:

Lou the engine is no longer produced it’s an O.S. 300L if you want all info on it you can search it and the Manuel is available on line. Mike 

Michael I’m working on a pilot Gaff cutter r/c model designed by Gary Webb Bearospace Industries on u tube if your interested in some Vide. When I decided it needed some more details I found your build and can not tell you how fantastic and informative your build is not to mention your skills and talents. I can not find the words to express my gratitude for sharing your magnificent build. Thank You Mike P

Lou the engine is 50cc 12.5 cc per cylinder. Mike

Lou the engine is no longer produced it’s an O.S. 300L if you want all info on it you can search it and the Manuel is available on line. Mike 

Chris I’m going to do it in civilian colors as a  friend owns the full scale.