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2 hours ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

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Boat Clubs and Lakes

I think you are right Nerys, It would be good if the posts in the 'Boat Clubs & Lakes' section is updated with up to date information. Martin555.

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Sail Making

Hi I have cut out sails using a sharpened soldering iron bit at a minimum heat level You do need a firm durface to cut the sail on but I made the mistake of using hardboard and there is a faint brown mark which is not a burn mark from the hardboard surface. The last lot of sails I 'made' I produced templates supplied the material and left an example of what was wanted and the lady who does clothing alterations in the local market did the sewing. Did not charge much either. Remember to have the longest sail edge as the weft edge i.e. non stretching. regards Roy

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Hi Guys, Just a reminder we are looking for some Volunteers to become Site Moderators. So if you think you might be interested or have questions about the role then feel free to contact any of team and we do our best to answer you. Or you can apply to any one of the team via Personal Mail. DEADLINE Friday 16th April!! Martin555.

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Dean's asr 128 kit

You are welcome Old-duffer. But it was Doug (RNinMunich)that posted the link to the motors on Dean's site. Martin555.

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U.S.C.G. Waterways & Ports Patrol Boat

Just finished this model. Bought it sometime ago at Coatbridge Model Exhibition It was just an unfinished hull with fittings. The boat has twin motors, props, rudders and 2 old Hi Tech ESC with 2 battery pack at 7.2 volts using one at a time. Still to have it on the water yet due to lockdown. Has one of those home made controllers that when you turn the inner motor slows down and the outer one speeds up to aid turner tighter. Scale 1/12

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Police Launch

My second boat from SLEC and again very happy with the outcome, another maiden voyage waiting to happen after lockdown.😁

26 days ago by UncleT

The Anteo my very first ever steam powered tug.

My very first steam-boat back in the 70s, the Anteo by Panart probably the best kit ever, a plank on frame hull with lots of brass fittings. I fitted a Maxwell Hemmings Caton Steam plant and I was smitten, that was the first of many and still going strong. My only regret was somewhat butchering the engine housing in order to fit the valves and pipework. One of these days I might build another and make a much better job of it, hopefully. Check out my harbour for the rest of my small fleet of steam-powered working boats. The Anteo looking very realistic on the water, and the start of a love affair with steam and all it has to offer

1 month ago by GaryLC

Unknown 26" Pilot Boat

One of the latest projects I have bought, a 26" Pilot boat. Initially i thought maybe a Lesro model, but the Lesro Pilot boat is bigger, at just over 33" in length. Anyone got any ideas what make it may be?

1 month ago by Madwelshman

HAKITS MORSTON

The finished result of my building blog, an HAKITS Morston, a fishing boat design and this model based on a Sea Angling boat sailing out of Whitby. Yet to be sailed. Geoff

2 months ago by mistyoptic

Bruce Crandell Flyer - 1/4 scale Single Step Hydroplane

Fell in love with the design several years ago so thought it to be the time to do something about it. Purchased the plans from john-tom.com - putting myself at the deep end - and I have finally commenced building. The original boat was in the 135 Cu Inch class and had a V8 in front of the single cockpit, and was just under 14ft long (waterline) with a beam of 5ft; It will be interesting and I have a lot of research to do as I go - correct motor, batteries, ballast etc., but that is all part of the fun. Photos will be put up as I go. Wish me luck.

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