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“@Chum444 Hi Chum, I've been following your PNW log tug build with great interest, and I must say you're doing a marvelous job! What I particularly admire is …”

17 posts 96 likes

5 hours ago by chugalone100

Re: Build a 35"Model In Under Six Hours!

“@ChrisF Hi Chris, Wow, what a childhood adventure! Thank goodness your dad was there to pull you out of the river! Those are the kinds of memories that stay …”

14 posts 45 likes

5 hours ago by chugalone100

Re: My Patio Bar

“@EdW Hi Ed, What a wonderful connection to your Scottish heritage! I can certainly understand why those whiskies hold a special place in your heart, especial…”

17 posts 51 likes

5 hours ago by chugalone100

Re: Hammersmith Model Makers Ltd. Rare Model Boat Kits Forgotten in Time?

“@zooma Bob, Sorry, didn't intend to plagiarize .. I don't keep track of where I lifted them from. I didn't intend to imply they were mine. I was simply respo…”

10 posts 18 likes

6 hours ago by DWBrinkman

Re: 7. Alexi (Krabbenkutter)

“@IGinBasel Beautiful!! Just make sure not to pressure him too much, when working with my grandson, I always prepared small, short tasks so that he could step…”

7 posts 24 likes

7 hours ago by Mike Stoney

Re: Three Sea Commanders !

“I think the Sea Commander is as good a choice for a “first” model boat kit to build as any of the Classic Model Boat Kits, and I think it is a lot better to …”

22 posts 48 likes

9 hours ago by zooma

Re: SAIL CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENT SYSTEMS FOR SCALE MODELS

“#1 The staysail on the starboard side and #2 The staysail on the port side and #3 Part way in between The idea of a loop to control the sheet doesn't have ha…”

64 posts 139 likes

10 hours ago by RossM

“Dearest after the next big box arrives on the porch.”

2 posts 13 likes

14 hours ago by jumpugly

Re: Question of the Day?

“Easy Peasy, I was watching a TV documentary about it on cable TV 2 days ago. It just broke into 2 pieces in a storm. Roy”

5,996 posts 14,954 likes

19 hours ago by roycv

Re: Big question

“@Nick-Ward Hi is that your own lake? If so I am so jealous!!!! Roy”

26 posts 134 likes

19 hours ago by roycv

Naming the boat !!!

“I finally hit on a name SCOOTER !!!! Why, because both my daughter and son in law have the same nickname from their childhood !!! Harry”

24 posts 61 likes

20 hours ago by canabus

“@Kevin55 Hi Kevin, Your Forceful is looking very sharp and taking shape quite nicley. Cheers, Stephen.”

64 posts 607 likes

22 hours ago by stevedownunder

“Thanks for the comments y’all, I truly appreciate it. She’s challenging me. If it had been a new in the box kit with all the parts, plastic and timber it wou…”

10 posts 61 likes

1 day ago by Cashrc

Re: Shelly Foss 1:32 scale (Dumas) navigation light colors on mast

“@bruced They never responded to my emails or phone calls. Oh well”

18 posts 39 likes

1 day ago by bruced

Re: Hammersmith Model Makers (HMM) Wavemaster 34.

“The bulkheads were slotted into the jig and were held firmly and accurately in position as the keel was inserted and glued into position. Small pieces of blu…”

7 posts 24 likes

1 day ago by zooma

“Hey Canabus . . . In this state, it looks just like my Müritz. I still have this job to do—together with my grandson!! good Job!! Michel-C.”

18 posts 40 likes

1 day ago by Mike Stoney

Decision time.. or, just how much detail do you put into one of these projects?

“I think initially I will just be happy to get something, of reasonable size and accuracy, printed. So, a solid object, 150 or so mm length, with three holes …”

41 posts 107 likes

1 day ago by Avoca

Re: Job Lot:- Taycol Torpedo.

“@DJW Hi DJW, What a fantastic job you've done restoring that old Taycol Meteor! I really admire the patience and attention to detail you've put into bringing…”

14 posts 34 likes

1 day ago by chugalone100

Re: Confused in Albany

“Attention!!! Use the mold only after it has dried completely!!! If the mold is not dry, the molten material could splash out due to water vapor released from…”

40 posts 86 likes

2 days ago by tomarack

“@jumpugly Hey Jumpugly! Well, you asked for it, my friend! A fter seeing your incredible collection of model boats, I couldn't resist turning your workshop i…”

70 posts 512 likes

2 days ago by chugalone100

Re: New planing hull design.

“Evening Alessandro - as I've mentioned before this type of hull is very buoyant and stable and within reason you don't need to worry about the weight of the …”

126 posts 261 likes

2 days ago by ChrisF

“If there are scale boats on the lake the ‘fast’ ones usually migrate to the far end … … just a bit of common sense and thoughtfulness… Get the yacht out … Or…”

5 posts 13 likes

2 days ago by ianpat

“@Wolle Thanks for the reply, Wolle. In that case, it’s perfectly fine, and they look great. If they had been intended for propulsion, the weave of the linen …”

162 posts 1,322 likes

2 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@IanHobbs that's so cute I think I'm going into diabetic shock! I love it! You're right - everything from the Laughing Whale kits on up - his "eye" and syste…”

51 posts 146 likes

2 days ago by Fishercat

Re: Job Lot:- Vintage ACOMS AP-227 Mk11. 27meg Radio Components and Handbook.

“@EdW That frequency board must have brought back some old memories Ed - and having two guys running on 27meg as well, just to complete the picture for you mu…”

11 posts 16 likes

2 days ago by zooma

Re: Southport Model Boat Club

“Todays Sailings - Remembrance Day 2026 - Part4”

89 posts 130 likes

3 days ago by SouthportPat

Re: Job Lot:- What is this?

“@EdW That sounds like it could be a good idea Ed. I don’t have an ultra sonic cleaner, but I can imagine how helpful it could be for lots of small cleaning j…”

13 posts 21 likes

3 days ago by zooma

Out for a run with Neil the seal on board

“Of course Neil had his traffic cone on board !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTOpCMY4jm0 Harry”

14 posts 75 likes

3 days ago by canabus

“@ChrisF Bad news about your small outboard motors not working, but I am pleased that you are going to build the Sea Vixen anyway. I am sure that you will enj…”

7 posts 16 likes

3 days ago by zooma

“@canabus From the photos it looks like it sails beautifully, a good video would be great.”

17 posts 146 likes

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR