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Need help with Aeronaut search light

“Hi ToraDog, I didn't think of a gear on the rotating shaft, thanks. I'm using it on a 1/20 boat but the light also comes in my 1/32 tug boat that I have yet …”

3 years ago by Westwind

“Thanks guys for your advice. Looks like P38 then. Also does any one know of a person who buys vintage magazines, I have a 1967 copy of Radio Model and Electr…”

8 posts 22 likes

3 years ago by NickD

Are Motorized RC Scale Model Boats Hazardous?

“There are some beautiful stretches of water out there, here just north of London there are a few lakes. Some left over from gravel extraction tend to have st…”

24 posts 104 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Fairey huntsman windscreen acetate

“Thats a good tip - I need some Lexan for a Swordsman wrap-around screen, so I will look for the UV resistant quality.”

7 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by zooma

Miami Crash Boat

“Thanks for the great response from members. I now have all the info I need. Really glad I joined this group.”

6 posts 9 likes

3 years ago by EdW

“Back in the 50s we used banana oil to stick tissuepaper to balsa strip wing outlines”

6 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by RodC

“This is part of why we are here - to learn new skills from each other”

14 posts 30 likes

3 years ago by luckyduck

Re: Buddy Davis sportfisherman

“Thank you all for your comments. Dane, the hull is frp that I bought from a friend. I believe that Loyalhanna has the mold for the hull. From the shear line …”

6 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by Chum444

Non-working Monoperm motor wanted

“Hi all I want to repair a monoperm motor the brush gear spring loaded on to a carbon brush part is missing on one side. Motor is hardly used and would like t…”

3 years ago by roycv

What is this?????

“Good morning Mike, I haven't received your reply yet regarding my offer for old items. Please let me know, even if you don't want me to purchase them. Cheers…”

16 posts 62 likes

3 years ago by Colin H

Boat Show Traders

“Thanks for the advise”

4 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Redpopman

Independaence 1775

“Static display model, Artesania Latina kit. Double planked on frame.”

3 years ago by martyvz

Model boats magazine/ September 2023

“Digital version is complete, 92 pages, including build article and plans for the Lakeskimmer. Doug”

5 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Fairly huntsman grab rails

“That is impressive”

15 posts 56 likes

3 years ago by Doogle

Model boat plans

“Hi Model Mag Found my plan but it is not for your American Scout and does not give details of the rigging, sorry. I suggest you Google "American Scout Cargo …”

9 posts 37 likes

3 years ago by dave976

“It's amazing what you find when your looking for something else and yes Barry I will be getting it framed and will pass it on to my eldest who's navy mad.. A…”

9 posts 42 likes

3 years ago by TerryH

“Neil, That should work well. You can't beat the price you paid! Barry”

3 posts 12 likes

3 years ago by BarryS

tug servo control

“hi Guys many thanks for your comments which are most helpful and I will report back once I ve had time to try them out regards Brian M”

10 posts 28 likes

3 years ago by Brian H M

Re: Sport yacht 19"

“@Chris She goes flying at 75-80% throttle, can't do the full throttle. She's a bit too light, because of balsa wood. I did put some bearing balls inside thou…”

12 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by Sakibian

“If anyone is interested I've designed lobster pots and cages in 3D for 3D printing. Available as stl files and can be printed at any scale.”

15 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by Alannicholls

“Thanks Barrys I’ve stuck two strips of double sided sponge tape on the stuck some thin sponge mat out of the loft we use for putting camping table on works a…”

9 posts 26 likes

3 years ago by Wez

“This site has helped me know end with a wealth of knowledge from everyone who can help I’ve been sailing yachts and model boats now for nearly half my life m…”

1 post 16 likes

3 years ago by Wez

Stopping "Wordie" and "Question of the day"

“Hi Lew, I've made some tweaks and now when 'Puzzles of the Day' are switched off in my account, it'll be as though they don't exist. You shouldn't see them o…”

6 posts 31 likes

3 years ago by fireboat

Lesro Pilot Boat - bow finishing

“Photos Steamed the front section of the lower ply piece, gentle bending seems to have it cracked(not literally), this afternoons work fitting perhaps!”

13 posts 23 likes

3 years ago by stotty1111

Fairey huntsman cabin refit

“RonBMK2 I’ve had a bit of help off a few here otherwise I would have had no guidance lol needs to be right but I’m just doing cosmetic for now then complete …”

8 posts 28 likes

3 years ago by Wez

“Great idea, I can use the bath in the family bathroom when in on my own. No one knows.”

4 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by RogerA1

“Beautiful build. With a low freeboard I would be afraid to put it in the water even if it was calm! If I did I would have "NO WAKE" signs everywhere. Barry”

5 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by BarryS

“Neil. Thank you for all that info. I shall investigate further.It’s always good to get 1st hand knowledge Regards Bill”

18 posts 130 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Fairey huntsman cabin

“Wez, if you have a razor saw it will be easier to cut out the roof than using a craft knife.”

18 posts 40 likes

3 years ago by ChrisF

fixing a lift off top deck

“I’ll be doing same. Using .080 plastic fir deck. Either plastic I beams or wood as you did. I have carbon fiber flat stock I used as cross beams on hull left…”

16 posts 54 likes

3 years ago by Hhager2