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How to create a WWI “LEWIS GUN”

“Many of us have war ships so I guessed that this how-to might come handy. The Lewis gun (or Lewis automatic machine gun or Lewis automatic rifle) is a First …”

3 years ago by chugalone100

Re: Coxswain’s carabiners

“It was my OCD kicking in.......”

9 posts 46 likes

3 years ago by NickD

Re: First build

“Well done you. Hope the little feller can keep it up”

8 posts 45 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Fitting an alternate set of sails

“Good luck with this Roy. Setting new sails can be quite problematic”

7 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Re: Chicago Race

“Given the state of our roads down here, you do not last long unless you are a good driver!!! SVG is a local hero - seems to be able to turn his hand to any t…”

2 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by IanTurk

Finishing Balsa to look like metal

“Use Styrene it comes in all kinds of thiknesses and widths also can get sheets in different thickness. It's easy to work with, you can cut it with a xacto kn…”

7 posts 29 likes

3 years ago by bruce1946

Drive assembly update

“I decided to change the drive arrangement. Instead of the wooden blocks for the motor bed i decided to use aluminum angle plate. I made the bearing plate adj…”

17 posts 79 likes

3 years ago by Double Rum

What hardware do I need to buy/ set up

“Hi guys ! thank you to everyone who has supported me so far!! As some of you know I’m an absolute Newbie half way through a scratch build of a beginners bals…”

3 years ago by roboboyo

"Airbrushing for Modelers 101"

“Yes, for styrene I guess you should acrylics, la let’s will damages styrene.”

7 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by chugalone100

Re: Gumboot Clogaroo

“Garth: You created a very beutiful model and according to the size, I can imagen it took lots of patience to maker her r/c.”

5 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by chugalone100

How-to create Fire Buckets

“Many of our ships use fire buckets, so this easy to do idea could be use for many applications, in my case is what I did to build 8 buckets for my 1:32 Sub C…”

3 years ago by chugalone100

Re: May I introduce dgoss999

“"Any Details on the Turbine? Trev" Trev.. This is an elderly Wren 54 configured as a 2 stage drive (ie. the turbine is a gas generator which drives a turbine…”

8 posts 23 likes

3 years ago by Cpt-Pugwash

FAIRHAVEN LAKE MODEL BOAT CLUB (FORMERLY BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE MODEL BOAT CLUB))

“The name of the club at Bury Lido (Gtr Manchester) is Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society (BMMMS). It is an active club with sailing on Weds, Friday and Sund…”

16 posts 40 likes

3 years ago by DuncanP

Re: Chris Craft trailer stand

“That's sweet...”

9 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by Brightwork

“Hi Nick The standard supplied aerial will be suitable for most surface models provided it is above the waterline and not shielded by metal or carbon fibre pl…”

8 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by dave976

coxswain for Whitby Trent

“He doesn’t have webbed fingers!. it was my carelessness in applying to much superglue, I must have stuck his fingers together and not noticed. Silly me.”

7 posts 43 likes

3 years ago by Rogal118

“Bonza mate !”

2 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Re: African Queen Update

“Ahoy there! I built the Billings kit last year,the kit is nothing like the one in the film if you build it as per the pic on the box.Best getting the film on…”

9 posts 19 likes

3 years ago by CHRISTOPHERH1

Re: Foundation Franklin dimensions

“A beautiful ship. I love these old steamers.”

7 posts 37 likes

3 years ago by Wolle

Creative Tug Art

“I have seen lots a weird looking tug finishes, I think this one says a lot about its owner. But then again, the art goes beyond tugs. Check out The John J. H…”

1 post 13 likes

3 years ago by chugalone100

Re: HMS Belfast Update No 15.Finally!!

“Scratch builder Congratulations again with all the work done in your Belfast. I really like your building attitude, you finish one and the other is already i…”

24 posts 267 likes

3 years ago by chugalone100

Unwinding Propshaft ?

“Hi Everyone Thanks again for all your good advice...much appreciated. Think I will look into a collar for the prop shaft...I did cut up an old m3 prop and ex…”

12 posts 42 likes

3 years ago by jonb

Re: Speed control/motors

“I had vaguely-similar speed controls from GRAUPNER abt 2002 or so. I never tried to use them. My 1st ESC was a 30A for a 540, " Maxx Speed MS3001" that still…”

5 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by RodC

Re: (Working Vessel) Inter Island Ferry

“Thanks for all the likes. Roy is quite right the plan was a free one drawn by Vic Smeed back in 1961 in what was then Model Maker magazine. I would guess the…”

5 posts 24 likes

3 years ago by stevedownunder

Re: Final tests

“Hello there! I would have a problem there. . I have to go to the neighbors pool. . We recently replaced the bath with a 2nd shower. Climbing over the edge of…”

12 posts 89 likes

3 years ago by Mike Stoney

Die-Cutting...crushing

“Hi J, Ugly, glad you explained as I thought the avatar was your good self after a great night out! One of the words associated is Jolly Pirate! Unfortunately…”

21 posts 55 likes

3 years ago by roycv

“Let us know if any progress is made with the repairs to the model boating lake at Crosby Kevin. I am a member of the Southport club and it would be nice to h…”

3 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by zooma

How to creat realistic "Mast Hoops".

“1. To start I use a piece of scrap 1/4'’ thick mahogany. Grabbed my hand planer and shaved enough long pieces according to the quantity of hoops that you wil…”

3 years ago by chugalone100

Re: Sunday at the Balne moor club pond

“First class pictures. What a varied selection of boats. Bill”

6 posts 32 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

YMBC York Model Boat Club Regatta 11:00 - 16:00

“Many thanks Mike, It would be a really great day - York MBC's events are a true example to all other model boat clubs! With best wishes. Dr John F. Leeds and…”

3 years ago by johnf