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Aeronautical Cabin Cruiser Diva Colour Scheme

“I am building the Diva at the moment and would be interested to know if any member who has built this model could tell me what colour scheme they used? I wil…”

4 years ago by firefighter

GRAUPNER SPEED PROFI 25 REGULATOR

“Good Morning Doug, Just a couple of more clarifications. Of which material i need to use the thrust washer between the prop and the tube? Copper? Brass? Plea…”

24 posts 27 likes

4 years ago by fulmic

“If you use a cylindrical object to shape the wetted wood, fasten one edge to the former. Then pull the wood around the former, rather than just trying to pus…”

4 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by Peejay

Making a unique "PT" (U.S. - WWII) Boat from a standard model kit

“I received the "Frank's Mosquito Boat Hobbies" in a box full of parts several years ago. It was an Elco 77 foot, perhaps with the best lines of all of the PT…”

4 years ago by LewZ

Building another "Springer" tug based on a real truckable push boat

“Like the first "Springer" how-to article the one is based on a real truckable push boat. This one differ a bit as it is not based on some photos I found on t…”

4 years ago by LewZ

Building a "Springer" tug based on a real truckable push-boat

“A true "Springer" push boat is a "one design" model, that is there are specifications that are in place to equalize the models so they are more competitive. …”

4 years ago by LewZ

“Auto correct changed Panart to Fanart”

4 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by marky

Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht

“Hello Roy and I repeat it would be no contest with the additional sail and it being well balanced with additional weight below she will be far quicker than t…”

3 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by ChrisG

My little Victory

“One of my favourite things to hang on to is old brass 13 amp plug pins. They make all sorts of brass fittings. Cheers Colin.”

42 posts 245 likes

4 years ago by Colin H

Bridlington model boat society

“We take the van to Rudston each Spring for a couple of weeks and would love to pop over and say hello maybe with a boat or two depending on space and it bein…”

7 posts 24 likes

4 years ago by ChrisG

“Hi mark, I hope the build goes well. I will be watching. Martin.”

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4 years ago by Martin555

“part 2 most of the wooden parts cut just the servo plate to think about... then skin hull”

4 posts 17 likes

4 years ago by jacko

RC Boat Simulator Software for a PC

“Martin, I was using a ship simulator that was 3D looking, and had some small boats that were pretty neat trying to maneuver around. However I had a toss my o…”

7 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

What drawing software do you use?

“Thanks, Barumite, I just downloaded the trial version of Alibre. I like that they provide a quick start. I will give an update once i have tried it. Trev”

25 posts 66 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

“I wud say that it wud be cheaper just to buy the higher-voltage LIPO battery”

4 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Re: 1930 Chris craft runabout

“Thanks Martin, I will get her in the water for a video as soon as our weather gets better. Dave”

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4 years ago by River Rat

“The sad thing is that my paint jobs do not come out any better and I really try, LOL. But seriously its nice to see some one so young getting involved. BTW I…”

4 posts 14 likes

4 years ago by Len1

“IT WORKS Tried the advice given and tried with the transmitter 1m away( as RodC suggested, my manual says 1/2 m,) but made no difference and was unable to se…”

6 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by bombero

Vosper Crash Tender Motor

“Hi Roger, There are several Crash Tender builds on this site. Just search the BLOGS area for ‘Crash Tender’. Among these are at least two builds of the same …”

3 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by Graham93

Making Your Own Decals

“Thanks Doug! Hi Folks, Here is the Word doc Lew originally posted converted to .pdf. Should be readable now Cheers, Doug ******* I originally created this do…”

4 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: "Amsterdam"

“Hi Brightwork, Your Amsterdam looks fantastic nicely done! Cheers' Ed-”

3 posts 17 likes

4 years ago by figtree7nts

Re: Bunker Boat

“Very nice-looking vessel! Cheers, Ed-”

2 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by figtree7nts

Recent Promotions

“Hello to everyone on this homepage! "Never judge a person until you have walked a mile in their shoes". A phrase I said to someone because they weren't quite…”

24 posts 135 likes

4 years ago by Mike Stoney

Praise for a company

“Hi chaps, yes l have to agree with all of the comments on quality and the way they deal with orders very prompt service. I have used perma grit tools for at …”

7 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by jimdogge

“I have only been a member of this site for a couple of months now, and I have never come across such a wide mix of people and skills, who are so friendly, wi…”

1 post 18 likes

4 years ago by luckyduck

“Hi, Christmas and travels finished. Tried photobucket but came up 'cannot open'! Have no info as to ringed sections in attached pic. Anyone have ideas please…”

16 posts 37 likes

4 years ago by Gdaynorm

End of year boating

“Lovely pond and boats. Glad you were able to get out and have a little fun Nerys. Thank you for the pics. Cash”

4 posts 14 likes

4 years ago by Cashrc

Power source for a 42" Fairey Huntsman

“I use 750 motors with 320amp esc's in both the Baby Bootlegger and the Sea Commander. No issues. The motor is a basic brushed motor from a local electronics …”

9 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by peterd

“Roy, et al., I don't know much about the model railroad sales here in the US. Here in Florida most homes do not have basements. Also with mild winters (tee s…”

3 posts 24 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

“This maybe of interest to someone with knowledge of electronics, far too complicated for me. When buying some christmas decorations I came across a cylindric…”

4 years ago by ChrisG