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“Stephen I feel for you and your loss, stay strong thinking about all those good time . Col Ps in a way I'm in the same boat ( sorry for that one) my dear one…”

41 minutes ago by ColRay

Re: How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond

“@DWBrinkman Hi Dave, I think you just proved that we model boaters are a very inventive bunch when it comes to getting our boats from the house to the pond! …”

42 posts 6 likes

49 minutes ago by chugalone100

“@AlessandroSPQR Thank you Alessandro. What do you have on your workbench?”

3 hours ago by Chum444

“Congratulations, it’s truly a fantastic job—a very interesting customization of the Amati kit.”

7 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Perkasa MTB in metal

“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”

8 posts 2 likes

8 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@zooma Hi Bob, I completely agree with you regarding the use of fuses.”

22 posts 9 likes

8 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Local clubs meet up

“The Deseronto RC yacht club and the Quinte Model Shipwrights are hoisting an event for all sailors, power, scale, sail.”

8 hours ago by Westwind

Re: Rescue Equipment

“... this message follows the previous one; please read the previous one (number 23) first to fully grasp the meaning... Possible rescue scenarios: 1. The mod…”

24 posts 6 likes

8 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Thunder Tiger AVANTI

“The Thunder Tiger AVANTI looks like quite an up to date fast boat, but its features date it back to being quite an old Classic Model Power Boat design. For s…”

9 hours ago by zooma

Re: Southport Model Boat Club

“@SouthportPat The tiny little orange hulled sail boat (shown in your fourth picture) was still sailing earlier this afternoon and Ian took the time to show i…”

9 hours ago by zooma

“@ChrisF Hi Chris, I've been looking at some posts again. I started with yours. I have a lot to read and I'm not paying enough attention, but I'm curious to s…”

9 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@chugalone100 Hi, yes I am pleased with the outcome and I must admit that the grating is going to be interesting… having never made one before but I have a p…”

52 posts 1 like

10 hours ago by Kevin55

“@chugalone100 Hi I love those sails really nice. I make my own sails not as good I have to say, but have you tried spray starch to stiffen the material both …”

14 hours ago by roycv

Re: Sprite Plus

“Pusher Frame? We popped down to The Fisherman - a really nice pub close to our local club lake that serves up some good food, and an ideal place to have some…”

1 day ago by zooma

“Chum if you could find the better-quality images that would be fantastic Col”

18 posts 1 like

2 days ago by ColRay

“@AndyHaynes Nice. I think it went through a few cosmetic changes, probably signage, during its racing life.”

3 days ago by ChrisF

Re: Question of the Day?

“Not to mention boring - never mind I am away for four days next week so my score will take a dive”

5,845 posts 21 likes

3 days ago by SouthportPat

Re: Formidable, LT100.

“I will update the photo's when I get a chance.”

10 posts 3 likes

3 days ago by stevedownunder

“Fred looking good Col”

3 days ago by ColRay

“@IAndyB2, agree with Andy, The keel needs to be reinforced both sides as it is not man enough for the job. I altered the sail suite on my Bella as I had seve…”

3 posts 5 likes

3 days ago by roycv

“@AndyB2 Andy, this is really coming together beautifully. The hull may look a little rough at this stage, but the lines and overall shape look excellent, and…”

12 posts 2 likes

3 days ago by chugalone100

“@Clockmaker Thanks everybody it seems as I suspected that waterproofing the inside is the thing to do as this is a Footy I am a bit wary of resin I want keep…”

5 posts 2 likes

3 days ago by Clockmaker

Initial Painting of Crew

“They do need some detailing - as well as some "weathering"”

21 posts 10 likes

3 days ago by AndyB2

Re: At a standstill and 'Board'

“@Ronald. Hi Ronald, I bought the lot in one go as the price was quite reasonable around five years ago. I am pretty sure I still have bags full of white meta…”

13 posts 11 likes

3 days ago by GaryLC

Re: Midwest #984 Cranberry Isle Lobster Yacht

“Some good points made. Assume the prop tube is just resting in place. To remove I use pliers to grip the tube and a sharp twist will break the joint, then st…”

17 posts 2 likes

4 days ago by roycv

Fairey Huntsman 28

“Having applied another coat of primer-undercoat yesterday, today I applied the first coat of gloss. After I've applied the required number of coats I can ret…”

3 posts 8 likes

4 days ago by ChrisF

Re: RAF Crash Tender 46"

“items can be made to order and can look at design or even reproduce niche parts if required. email on danielbead21@gmail.com”

11 posts 1 like

5 days ago by Restoration25

How not to - Cellulose Thinners 2

“Forgot the pictures... Not much good now except for use as a cutting edge.. ATB Muddy ..”

5 days ago by muddy

How not to - Cellulose Thinners ..

“Cellulose thinners can be a bit tricky sometimes, being very highly inflammable, but its other hidden secret is it can destroy aluminium Rulers with Printed-…”

5 days ago by muddy

Eze-Kote vs a WBPU

“Would someone please explain why they are using Eze-Kote instead the standard polyurethane found at a hardware or lumber store? From what I’ve seen Eze-Kote …”

6 days ago by Ronald