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Re: Question of the Day?

“It’s just Naval internal terminology just like the Principal Medical Officer has the nickname name of Scab Lifter - and a million other terms”

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58 minutes ago by SouthportPat

Re: Sail control

“Sail Control that's another item I must take a look at . Col”

35 posts 64 likes

3 hours ago by ColRay

“@ChrisF Nice... that DRZ would be ideal for most of what I did/do off-road. My son has 2015 Yamaha WR450F, which is quite possibly, the scariest bike I have …”

25 posts 217 likes

6 hours ago by Avoca

Re: Original LesRo Sprite

“Sprite Owners Club. Chris has threatened to print a 23” version of the Sprite Plus drawings I would be very keen to see these drawings and build a prototype …”

36 posts 81 likes

15 hours ago by zooma

Re: Aerokits Sea Nymph.

“@Madwelshman Hi Will, As far as I know, the Sea Nymph is 18” long. I would be happy to copy all the kit parts and then pass the original unbuilt kit on after…”

8 posts 21 likes

16 hours ago by zooma

Re: Towing hook

“@Kevin55 Hi. I designed and printed this towing hook for my "Alwyn Vintcent" 1:32 Scale steam tug. I can send you the stl file for 3d printing if you want.”

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20 hours ago by Alannicholls

I hate the current World leaders because...

“They're not 'leaders', in the true sense, for the most part, they are grifters holding high office.”

21 hours ago by Avoca

Re: My Workshop (shed).

“Hi Ryan, I just noticed that you have included another updated rendering that includes a bandsaw and a face update. Thank you - it is really good . And the r…”

12 posts 37 likes

21 hours ago by zooma

3D printed Schooner

“The new printer is really working spot on I'm using up all the odd's n end's of filament 1 hot staple 2 Slight change in the keel placement Col”

17 posts 80 likes

1 day ago by ColRay

Verlinden 1/35 Scale "Biber" German WWII Mini Submarine

“The Biber – A World War II Miniature Diorama The German **Biber** was a one-man midget submarine developed in 1944 for attacks against Allied shipping. Armed…”

1 day ago by chugalone100

“Hi Harry, Well, it looks like you’ve got another classic on the operating table! Great to see you giving this LesRo Sportsman the attention it deserves. That…”

8 posts 8 likes

2 days ago by chugalone100

Re: Brushed twin and esc stalling?

“@Karoq Hi Karoq, perhaps I missed something or misunderstood—if so, please excuse me and disregard my comment. I believe Fishercat, Toradog and DJW have alre…”

19 posts 44 likes

2 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@canabus Hi Harry, Congratulations on getting your Aerokits Sea Queen back in the water! After all those months of work, it must feel wonderful to see her af…”

411 posts 1,450 likes

2 days ago by chugalone100

Re: SAIL CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENT SYSTEMS FOR SCALE MODELS

“@AlessandroSPQR Ok then. I wasn't sure from your description of J J Lad's vessel if you could put the machinery under the deck. Your solution would be even l…”

56 posts 118 likes

2 days ago by RossM

“@Chum444 Hi Bill Thank you for the precise and comprehensive explanations. I understand your point of view and your choices. I don’t think you’ll have any is…”

9 posts 32 likes

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Membership payment options...

“@zooma Yes, Bob, you're right—a number of things have changed. For instance, there used to be longer delays, and there were no restrictions on downloading ph…”

25 posts 43 likes

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Nor Star Wave Rider

“@AdamT1 . I have already done quite a lot of the restoration work on this boat and I will continue to fit small jobs in on it, in-between other projects that…”

24 posts 66 likes

3 days ago by zooma

Re: Sprite Plus

“Cabin Roof Pictures These pictures disappeared overnight, and since they took so long to find a way to add them on here, I have put them on again. The cabin …”

63 posts 168 likes

3 days ago by zooma

Model boat motor/propeller/hull-speed calculator spreadsheet

“This excel spreadsheet contains handy calculations to let you figure out what speed of motor and battery voltage you are going to need based on the size of y…”

3 days ago by Fishercat

“@jbkiwi I just saw this - LOVE it! One side-effect you didn't mention. Bi-direction speed controls, at least the few I've tried, all default to "zero throttl…”

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3 days ago by Fishercat

“@ChrisF what a pity”

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3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Lady Jane Hull Maxwell Hemens

“The York Model Boat Club still some Maxwell Hemmens hulls for sale all are priced very favorably at £60 each you can contact me on Mob 07720772655 or mturpin…”

18 posts 43 likes

4 days ago by mturpin013

“@DJW Well-deserved words; excellent and wonderful work.”

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4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Eh4zJFPyP/?mibextid=wwXIfr If you’re not a Facebook user then view it on the Stromstads Museum website. https://stromstadsm…”

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4 days ago by Ronald

Re: Help I.d. this boat/kit?!

“@Ronald Ronald, thank you so much for taking the time to share this information and these wonderful photographs! I really appreciate the effort you’ve made t…”

16 posts 46 likes

4 days ago by chugalone100

“@whittonm Beautiful ship model.”

15 posts 141 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: 3D Printer options for small parts

“In a previous post I mentioned that I was off to a model engineering exhibition, our club had a stand and I had a long chat with one of our members. He is th…”

72 posts 213 likes

4 days ago by EdW

My New K2 Printer Just Like the Curate's Egg....

“.... Good in part. It really is a very smart looking machine , one couldn't fault it I recall reading the low set-up time was it about 15 mins I may be wrong…”

4 days ago by ColRay

Aft deck skylights underway

“The skylights and associated deck housings were fabricated from 1.5 mm birch plywood using a built-up box construction. Although lightweight, the material pr…”

59 posts 557 likes

5 days ago by Kevin55

Re: SS United States: Bye - bye, Miss American Pie.

“@LewZ Lew, IMHO Roy said it quite eloquently; use as a marine life reef & potential attraction for scuba diving is a much more appropriate outcome than disma…”

5 posts 23 likes

5 days ago by Chum444