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Re: Grimmershorn

“Sorry for thé délay in replying Diameter:72 mms Lenght : 42 mms 3 blade -4mms axe Seize: 45 mms”

5 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by hermank

Re: Super barracuda

“Props are copper , 3blade and35 mm”

7 posts 17 likes

4 years ago by hermank

“John good morning I havé taken thé taifun 3.5cc out and replaced it with an electrical motor Then the problem was that there was not enough room for the bate…”

9 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by hermank

Re: my huntsman

“Next project is the mighty Dumas dauntless got the kit just getting rest of the bits and pieces thanks for the kind word”

13 posts 36 likes

4 years ago by evopg

“Hi Colin, I still have a few airplanes, mostly FF, but agree with Dr John an airplane half-life is about one tenth that of a boat. Here is my Clyde Puffer it…”

11 posts 58 likes

4 years ago by George L

Re: SPT441 and SPT409

“A great effort with an imperfect Deans kit Buck. Addionally, as they are both similarly fast and small they appear even faster on the water. A great illustra…”

2 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by johnf

Re: Alwyn Vintcent Launched

“Beautiful. Love the sound!”

2 posts 15 likes

4 years ago by philbow49

“this is what i always say: you always go bck to your first lovei started again building modelboats after a good 20 years keep on going strong”

2 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by hermank

Recent Promotions

“Thanks, Hermank”

74 posts 156 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Re: Revamping a Damaged Model Schooner for a Non Profit

“Hi flaxbybuck. Malibar II is 42', so considerably smaller and your reasoning makes sense. The sail you describe is a Gollywobbler, but unlike a headsail, it …”

12 posts 94 likes

4 years ago by EdH

“Really like the look of this boat !”

9 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by flaxbybuck

“Dave - no, it's FWD, which is fine and makes the car lighter. Plenty of grip and performance! When the roof is down I tend to be in cruise mode! Rod - I shou…”

20 posts 153 likes

4 years ago by ChrisF

Re: First Sunday run at Towne Lake

“Pleased to see the video working ok now, and nice to see your gang down at Towne Lake !. Thanks and well done to the website team also. Cheers Phil”

6 posts 18 likes

4 years ago by philcaretaker

“I build subs and have had more than my share of questions. I have found Bob Martin at Nautilus Drydocks.Com to be a great source of knowledge. Contact him at…”

11 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by windwardcd

Battery connecting

“I believe the use of the diodes is to prevent any feedback into a weaker battery when 2 are in use in parallel and thereby causing it to overheat and cause a…”

9 posts 15 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Masts for RN boats

“You have made a nice looking job of this Stephen. My preference is for removable masts to minimise the chance of breakages when ashore. With careful design m…”

8 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by flaxbybuck

Small RC Old Style Yacht Kit Required

“I have been looking online for a small old style wood finished (1960s) yacht kit but with not much success. I say small because I think it will be easier to …”

4 years ago by firefighter

Re: Winter returns to Buxton !

“What à romantic scenery!!!!”

2 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by hermank

Rowing Dinghy 1/24 scale

“Hi johnf I have used the `cover it with a tarp` wheeze before on a Billings Yawl where I didnt like the pre formed plastic dinghy supplied, I got away with i…”

16 posts 35 likes

4 years ago by ChrisG

“The media gallery was updated yesterday to come in-line with the rest of the site and how posts are displayed. YouTube videos aren’t shown unless clicked int…”

2 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by fireboat

Re: Hallet SK Drag ski boat

“Well done River Rat!! A very colourful and definitely worthwhile project. Just building the boat with your grandchildren has done more to spread the word for…”

4 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by johnf

Re: Hallet SK Drag boat

23 posts 183 likes

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

Re: Orca complete with crew

“Hi Rogal, Many thanks for the photos - a really impressive model!! Each to his own, but I much prefer small water craft modelled to 1\24, 1\16 or even 1\12 s…”

3 posts 15 likes

4 years ago by johnf

Classic boat event, Lake Rotoiti South Island NZ March 2023

“Hi JB, Some really nice looking boats and great weather by the looks of it. Cheers, Stephen.”

2 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by stevedownunder

Gailforce 9 at the lake today

“Hi Herman, And when we add the 1\12 or 1\24th scale factor, the effect of high winds on our comparatively tiny models is even greater! I sometimes wonder why…”

2 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by johnf

Re: Billing Bent on the water

“You made a nice job of finishing your Dad's work. I have the kit somewhere in my stash but never got further than looking over the plans. This might give me …”

9 posts 30 likes

4 years ago by Mike W

“Hi Gary - just been looking at your blog. Steam power is a bit too far too soon for me I originally looked at the Highlander but the photo made it look too r…”

4 years ago by ColinT2

Re: I have been trying out my new 3D printer

“Thanks everyone for the comments and yes I will try out the tug one day. Next project is a DF65 . I already have two, one bought and one made in the conventi…”

6 posts 15 likes

4 years ago by SimpleSailor

Very sad news Martin555

“Bill if you would let the family know Martin meant much to all of us he helped in so many ways.His support went above just modeling he supported us in so man…”

49 posts 992 likes

4 years ago by Newby7

Re: Russian K100D (Kostromo Ship Building) waterjet work boat and barge combination

“Hi JB, A really well researched and carefully built project. Not the easiest model by any means - but versatile and at times exciting. Well done!! Dr John F.…”

2 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by johnf