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raf tender holes

“Add it to your train set as a mini golf display. That is what a local entrepreneur did in our area, took a boat and added it to his mini golf lot the called …”

6 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

Looking for a Maxwell Hemmens catalog with the Lady Jane hull in it.

“Hi Ron, I am pleased that the information I posted was useful and helped you out. Maxwell (Jonh) Hemmens is and was an incredible engineer, who manufactured …”

8 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by GaryLC

" Slim Nip " .... in the mist

“December 1st 2022 . - Getting colder now with heavy mist early in the mornings. A good day to try another set of slightly bigger high aspect sails. Still ver…”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

“https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erie_Canal# Link for those unfamiliar with the ERIE CANAL reference in the drawings.”

8 posts 20 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Smoke stack color question?

“Why are the English smoke stacks on launches painted white? In the States they may be left brass or painted black. Could it be for some type of illumination …”

4 years ago by RonH

Windermere Model Boat Club

“We use part of the museum grounds with a pond and access to the lake.”

4 years ago by Bruce-the-sailor

Additional items I picked up last Sunday along with the Maxwell Hemmings Lady Jane launch

“That is the Maxwell Hemmins launch that I posted on another post. I like it as it is only about 36 inch. Just posted a Diana hull that I am trying to sell. T…”

5 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by RonH

For Sale: Partially built DIANA Steamboat Hull.

“Sold, new owner has great plans for this hull For Sale: Partially built DIANA Steamboat Hull. (50-inch long with a 13-inch beam) This hull is a Fiberglass Hu…”

4 years ago by RonH

Spain RC requirements

“Cheers for that. As I live in the UK and bought all my kit before brexit it is also EU LBT approved so I don't think I will have a problem. As Herman pointed…”

10 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by SimpleSailor

Tora, Tora, Tora (big) models and an unusual "flakligther" barge

“Many thanks. I hav positive memories of that movie, nice to learn of the models. Also I'm a big fan of workboats. I hav a trawler + a toy-like tug + am build…”

2 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by RodC

“Higgins ww2landing craft”

4 years ago by fletch

"Slim Nip" with high aspect sail

“Cool, calm early late November morning. Very light wind expected to increase slightly but perfect for my "Slim Nip" which is a modified Wee Nip. Just pop in …”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: 39' Windboats

“Beautiful work so intricate, a credit to you. Regards ChrisG Only just seen this build.”

27 posts 285 likes

4 years ago by ChrisG

re keil craft raf tender

“Stephen the site owner was doing 3 d printed sets of fittings etc, why not ask him? he used my boat some years ago as a template for them. I bought a set of …”

25 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by pmdevlin

“Its been brilliant for helping me I thought things was stacked against me and the spell checker is brilliant for a dyslectic person some can understand what …”

4 years ago by Stephen T

“Completely agree, I’m still ploughing though older blogs and posts, a superb resource that has saved me loads of time.”

3 posts 18 likes

4 years ago by neilw

Questions on identifying the make of the engine, make of boiler and the make of the fuel tank. And w

“The red device in the gas line is an attenuator valve. When the boiler reaches a pre set pressure the attenuator turns the burner down to more or less a 'pil…”

4 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by Nickthesteam

“Thanks for all the comments. I think the best plan is to remove the 1/32" water damaged deck and replace.”

6 posts 17 likes

4 years ago by AlanP3

Testors "Dullcote" - any alternatives tried?

“Lew. I "decant" the paint out of the rattle cans and then use the decanted paint in my air brush. There are many videos on U-tube on how to decant the paint.…”

5 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Joysway mini racer

“Joysway mini racer RTR boat very small and fast, have taken it on holiday.”

4 years ago by CB90

Always creating something different

“Thanks Rick”

5 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

Raf Tender PAINT Colour

“Thanks Colin great help”

2 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by Stephen T

Trending email settings.

“Following, the emails are driving me insane”

4 years ago by Skippydrew

“thank you, gentlemen, much appreciated.”

14 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by taffy

Raf Tender PAINT Colour

“Dear Neil A question having cut out the rotten bits wood from the hull i can figure how to glue it together and re brass pin the the new bottom I assume I co…”

4 years ago by Stephen T

“I am glad "Stotty" asked about this. Testors widow cement does not hold well. We all know what super glue (cyanoacrylate) does to clear plastic window materi…”

15 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

“Best place is Float a Boat in Melbourne they have a good range of Rabosch brass props for scale boats.”

4 years ago by boatworx

“Your English is excellent, viewed by a Canadian !”

5 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by RodC

“I also want to do a shout out for all the help and resources from everyone on this site. I love this hobby and its good to see it doing so well. Thanks again…”

4 years ago by River Rat

“I’m happy to have found this community! I have received lots of helpful advice to start my hobby in the world of model boating and it’s hugely appreciated! J…”

4 years ago by Skippydrew