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Re: Question of the Day?

“It seems I know more about the Owl and the pussy cat than I do about the Drake fella! Roy”

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46 minutes ago by roycv

The Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark might be suitable starting point.

“Whilst waiting a reply from the maritime museum, and following the advice of several forum members, I'm hopeful that I may be able to use most of, if not all…”

5 posts 2 likes

1 hour ago by Avoca

Re: Sailing ship "full rigged ship", "Af Chapman", now "Dunboyne".

“@AlessandroSPQR On block and tackle: I have shifted the sheeting to a braided thread 0.34mm. It flows through the block much quicker I cleaned up the pulleys…”

54 posts 9 likes

1 hour ago by RossM

Re: Site load speed

“@SimpleSailor Yes, I can confirm that I’ve recently experienced slowdowns, and not just that. For some time now, I’ve encountered the following issues (I’m n…”

9 posts 2 likes

1 hour ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Gongoozelling.

“@ColRay I was living in Exmouth in 1975 Col, my wife and I moved to Devon from Bath when we got married in 1971. Years later, our youngest son now lives in N…”

21 posts 7 likes

2 days ago by zooma

Re: More Ducks Than Boats at Southport MBC Today.

“Double Promenades and Rare Swans? When the Victorian’s became dissatisfied with the unreliability of the tide to come onto the Southport beach when they want…”

26 posts 6 likes

2 days ago by zooma

“@ChrisF We will be going home for a couple of days next Tuesday, I can take any measurement's of the g/f hull that will help - just let me know what you need…”

27 posts 1 like

2 days ago by zooma

Re: I may try something new

“@ColRay So, does something like either of these fit the bill? (Personally, I like the second, smaller, vessel).”

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2 days ago by Avoca

Re: Searching for large model of the RMS Tayluer.

“@Avoca Murray, I'm looking, but I haven't found anything yet.”

3 posts 3 likes

2 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Riva Aquarama 1/5th Scale

“@samc Hi Sam, pleased you like them..! I've built the gauges, they're based on 2g nano servos with a 3d printed mount to allow the servo to clip in / out. I …”

10 posts 2 likes

3 days ago by DJW

“@jumpugly I understand .... I'm pretty sure my wife has had a contract out on me for a while. My latest "find" was the old build Seguin. I wish I had caught …”

27 posts 2 likes

3 days ago by DWBrinkman

Re: In the beginning there were convicts, now I find a famous shipwreck. My poor ancestors...

“@Avoca A striking story, Murray.”

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3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“The project started as a larger Clyde Puffer than the Mk I model. As I say tis is the classic ColRay 110% turnabout. One: I will not be using any file for 3D…”

6 posts 3 likes

3 days ago by ColRay

“Although the shaft is straight, this ARTR model has a flexible-shaft drive ! Unlike the AVANTI, this model does not have a radio box and it has space for a l…”

3 days ago by zooma

“So far so good, okay as I have already stated the workmanship is a tad on the rough side.. Oh dear my eyes a still playing up Col”

31 posts 14 likes

3 days ago by ColRay

Project currently suspended.

“This project is on hold until I complete a new addition to my 'fleet', I guess. But, it will be restarted eventually. Cheers Murray.”

3 posts 2 likes

3 days ago by Avoca

Re: Thunder Tiger AVANTI

“My efforts to add and enjoy some more running time with my very low use Orange AVANTI took a hit today - despite being the only club member with a boat on th…”

4 days ago by zooma

Re: German model shop

“@IGinBasel Thank you for your reaply ,my friend will be disappointed . Cheers Chris”

4 days ago by Chris W

Re: Precedent Perkasa 49” GRP Hull

“@ColRay Hopefully soon. Once I get some plans I’ll be straight in to it!”

5 posts 5 likes

4 days ago by EHargan100

Re: Sheets and sail winch

“@OldieNewbie Hi OldieNewbie, It would actually be helpful to know which model ship you are building. The challenges vary significantly from one model to anot…”

7 posts 2 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Suspicious contact received

“Just had a look in my PMs and it's gone! Col happy with that”

10 posts 2 likes

4 days ago by ColRay

“@Kevin55 Hi Kevin, It is taking shape, and it is clear that it will turn out to be a splendid model.”

55 posts 2 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“GARTH thanks for the info, I have just done a web search and can purchase a small bottle for $20 . I may give it a go Col”

4 days ago by ColRay

Fairey Huntsman 31

“What with having a few days away it must be 3 weeks or more since I did anything on my builds. I'm keen to carry on painting, now with the white, but before …”

12 posts 12 likes

5 days ago by ChrisF

“@zooma Thank you Bob, much appreciated. I'm 67 y.o. and until 8 months ago I knew zero about "that side" of the family. 'They' were never talked about at pol…”

24 posts 7 likes

5 days ago by Avoca

“Local boat with its white marlin catch in August.”

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5 days ago by Chum444

Re: Robbe Skandia Sailboat

“Looks a really nice yacht pity you can’t get any more Robbe”

5 days ago by RogerA1

Re: EMMA KALMAR, ORING, and other Swedish workboats

“@ColRay You're too kind, Col.”

12 posts 9 likes

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@GaryLC that’s a fantastic build”

8 posts 13 likes

5 days ago by Kevin55

Re: Traxxas 3510 Nitro Vee

“@DWBrinkman Thanks a lot, Dave, for the incredibly quick and comprehensive reply. It is incredibly light for its length.”

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR