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Re: 1954 35' Chris Craft Cruiser/ Sport Fisherman

“Dave... most of the fittings are from old Sterling or Dumas kits. Some(vents) i make from balsa that I resin over”

4 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by Brightwork

How to Determine Ballast required?

“This helps, thanks.”

14 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

Re: US Coast Guard Utility Boat

“Thought this might be a good place to put some Photos of Mike Shriver's scratch built 52 inch long boat USCG 40-foot utility boat that might have been what D…”

4 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Re: Saito Hercules (live steam)

“If you need any info or advice about this boat and steam plant, feel free to ask.”

4 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by lindemann06

Holiday Parade of Lighted Model Boats

“Hosted by the San Diego Argonauts model boat club Scale Division. Bring a boat with lights, or just come to watch. Holiday music, snacks, beverages, good che…”

4 years ago by lindemann06

Re: Samuel B Richmond

“So I have made it home boy was I way off on my guessing. It actually is 1/48 scale 36 1/4 inches in length.”

7 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by StanC

Springer push-boat goes under a footbridge

“Thanks! Lew”

5 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Work boats in Port Fourchon

“I am a Paramedic. I live a boring life aboard the boat.”

5 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by StanC

“Stan, I did see that FD had hull plans for the Texas, a New York Class BB. The follow-on class to the Wyomings. Dimensionaly they are quite close, only 11 ft…”

4 years ago by ToraDog

Tug Eppleton Hall

“There's a lot to see if you google it Kit available - at https://www.modelshipmaster.com/products/Remote-control-ship-model/Eppleton-Hall-tugboat.htm”

2 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by mturpin013

when a boat not a boat

“Hi Lindemann 06! It is always good as a modeler to have and maintain good contacts with divers. . . . . sometime you are glad about it ! Greetings Michel-Claude”

6 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by Mike Stoney

“Just for fun ! - Some old skeletons come out of the cupboard from time to time - it don`t have to have to be pretty - it just needs to work and inspire !!!”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

San Diego Model Yacht Pond

“Manmade saltwater pond. Home of the San Diego Argonauts Model Boat Club.”

4 years ago by lindemann06

Re: Work Boat / Supply Boat

“StanC, Thank you for the kind words. It has not been named. It is good to know that it is a decent representation of existing boats. I will rename Subject li…”

5 posts 20 likes

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

“Thanks for pointing that out, Dave My specks are for AWG. Trev”

7 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Dual independent speed control set up

“Yes I believe my Transmitter/receiver are programmable , I have two Turnigy GT5’s. I currently have not tried or know what/ how to do it I will at some point…”

21 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by BW3

“Evening gents, after a slight delay in collecting the sand heron hull, I finally manage to get it picked up tonight so here it is, I look forward to getting …”

6 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by Skippydrew

“she is a beautiful ship.”

5 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by StanC

Re: My Back Yard

“I think a 360-web cam around this particular platform would be great. We are right on the edge of the shipping lanes. Could be like those train guys, cough c…”

4 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by StanC

Dual independent speed control set up

“Hi BW3, A photo of a diagram of what you want to do would be handy, motors, esc, rudders, and a pic of the boat. Basically I don't think switching Brushless …”

4 years ago by CB90

“Another good read is Australia the Hard Way by David Pyle. He and his crew sail a Drascombe Lugger to Australia, unsupported in 1968. The lugger is a 18 foot…”

5 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by AndyB

“Model built in late 1950's by my uncle from scratch. Built of red cedar bread and butter. All fittings hand made. Originally radio controlled with a valve tr…”

4 years ago by luckyduck

Re: "Venetian Evening Sailing"

“Great Vid Phil, I especially like the sub Trev”

3 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

“Tampa Bay area: http://ssmbc-fl.org Lew”

3 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Re: Kyosho Stream Liner

“great find, looks very nice!”

5 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by RonH

An exceptionally nice looking V twin.

“What a beautiful piece of machinery! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.”

6 posts 25 likes

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

krick Dusseldolph restoration

“having just acquired one i am after a set of plans the wiring is going be a nightmare i see some one has done a wiring diagram least i can follow that”

4 years ago by Stephen T

Re: (Yacht) Volantex Compass

“I have the same issue. Accidentally snapped mine and having issues getting it right. Thin line big fingers don't help.”

4 years ago by peterd

Hobby Shops (stores) Waining

“Same thing in NZ. I think we have only 3 hobby shops of any note between the 2 islands and with a population of 4.5.m, and even those are full of plastic wit…”

14 posts 30 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

My First Model Boat

“Hi shipmates, My First Model Boat was built by my Father, the hull was made with two lengths of 3x2 inch wood, drilled out in the centre, with a large fast b…”

4 years ago by CB90