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Re: Global Water Bankruptcy : Model Boating Affected?

“@DodgyGeezer Well said, If I may I would like to post this on our water companies group.”

11 posts 2 likes

1 hour ago by EdW

It's running again

“After having several issues with the GPS and compass calibration I shifted to focus on actually getting the lights wired. The mast lights are tied to the sam…”

6 posts 13 likes

6 hours ago by JSS4

San Diego Argonauts Open House

“It was All Hands on Deck on August 1st, as our club welcomed young and old to learn about RC model boating. We had an estimated 150 people visit our pond, an…”

8 hours ago by lindemann06

Re: brushed motor problems

“It sounds like a current overload for the speed controller which may activate a cutout to prevent heating and fire. Look at the current ability of the contro…”

13 posts 2 likes

10 hours ago by GrantH

“I am used to plotting sail plans onto models. This what I do. First find where the centre of lateral resistance is for the hull.. The hull is in the water at…”

10 hours ago by roycv

Re: Stuck on the job

“Hi Ross M, thanks for asking I do have a full set of tools and update where necessary. I find Xuron pliers very useful, they can slice through model railway …”

8 posts 6 likes

12 hours ago by roycv

Re: British Toy Boats.

“@DodgyGeezer That site is a mine of information and useful tips. Some years back I utilised the dacron fishing line idea from there in order to provide rudde…”

9 posts 6 likes

15 hours ago by Fogwall

Club had a small boat run at Spencer's

“We had about 8 members out for a small boat run. Sat. Aug.8th @ Clive Puffers: two tugs and one Water Witch.”

15 hours ago by GARTH

Club had a small boat run at Spencer's

“We had about 8 members out for a small boat run. Sat. Aug.8th @ Clive Puffers: two tugs and one water witch.”

15 hours ago by GARTH

Club had a small boat run at Spencer's

“We had about 8 members out for a small boat run. Sat. Aug.8th @ Clive Puffers: two tugs and one water witch”

15 hours ago by GARTH

Re: thinking aloud

“The great thing with 3d printing is, just as you finally get all the right numbers dialed into the settings, the roll runs out & you have to start again, as …”

12 posts 1 like

19 hours ago by LazyFerret

Re: Question ' How important is scale in today model boat world?'

“Stand- Off Scale? My own OCD seems to be withering with age - very much like what remans of my memory and cognitive ability. Now I have changed from being ob…”

14 posts 3 likes

21 hours ago by zooma

“This is excellent Ron! It's a big and at times a scary lake, and you even braved "Champ." Well Done!”

22 hours ago by jumpugly

“@ChrisF Nice idea! If I had any artistic ability or painting skills I would be tempted to airbrush something like this onto the boat as it is a really nice i…”

260 posts 4 likes

23 hours ago by zooma

Re: Clyde Puffer

“The quality is really first class 10/10 Col”

2 posts 2 likes

1 day ago by ColRay

“Doors, Portholes and funnel caps is today’s task”

44 posts 12 likes

2 days ago by Kevin55

“Hi Ronald, What a beautiful video! I watched it several times, and I think you chose the perfect time of day to film her. The sunset in the background, the c…”

3 posts 3 likes

2 days ago by chugalone100

Re: Futaba FP-T6nLK transmitter and FP- R105M receiver help

“@VictorC Back again , My system fell down on No 1 on your list. Sitting in a cupboard for all those years and expecting it to work perfectly was too much too…”

31 posts 1 like

2 days ago by Karoq

Re: Bloated LiPo

“@ColRay Hi Col, I have not heard of “Roaring Top” batteries before, but I was away in my static when my two Turnigy LiPo’s “boated” and I saw these “replacem…”

51 posts 7 likes

2 days ago by zooma

Installation of propellers

“It is quite a question whether the propellers will be built correctly. The speed is too high on my small model. We will see about that during the water tests.”

2 days ago by premecekcz

Onward n upwards

“I have made an executive design Give PETG a go. I will print off some of the small parts and see if it's any good. Col”

2 posts 9 likes

2 days ago by ColRay

“@Schmango 100% been there! A good automotive sandable spray primer and a decent block like these "Gator" blocks from the hardware store forgive a lot of glas…”

16 posts 1 like

2 days ago by jumpugly

Re: Three Sea Commanders !

“Hi Ian, I did take a look at the "captain" that (I think) you painted, and I was very impressed with it. As Eric is a "first time" r/c boat owner, I think th…”

11 posts 10 likes

2 days ago by zooma

Re: Question of the Day?

“Loved the wordle today - not the answer you would expect. As for QOD, these ones asking for a specific date, have a theme. Not knowing any of the specific da…”

5,802 posts 21 likes

2 days ago by luckyduck

The BIG St.Albans Model Show

“The BIG St.Albans Model Show returns for 2026. MODELS THAT MOVE ! The Big St Albans Model Show is back for 2026 Over the 26th and 27th of September at Townse…”

2 days ago by robbob

Crowborough Wraship Day

“We would love to see you, we have free parking just a short walk from the pond, you need to bring a seat.”

2 days ago by Fred

Re: Emma C. Berry

“Close hauled on a starboard tack, Great video !!”

13 posts 1 like

3 days ago by pal

“@DWBrinkman Somebody call the officer on deck! And who is this sender?”

3 days ago by algon

Re: Port Colborne Ontario Canal Days

“Great stuff Garth!!! Thanks for the pix!”

2 posts 7 likes

3 days ago by jumpugly

Re: Not a good start

“@ColRay Oh well, that is an easy fix, just get the right stuff. I am using an Ender 5 Pro which I believe has the same hot-end.”

8 posts 3 likes

3 days ago by PeterN