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“sorry for your loss”

9 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by Commodore-H

“Hull is from the "Eileen" plan, only this hull had a few problems in building, didnt have the heart to throw it away so turned it into this, sails ok, built …”

4 years ago by JOHNR

“Built from the old "Eileen" plans some 45years ago. not sailing at present, the hull is a bit fragile these days. the first boat i ever made.its on my list f…”

4 years ago by JOHNR

“More details please! She looks lovely.”

2 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by RonBMK2

Visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club"

“My visit to the "Hayling Island Model Boat Club". Greg, many thanks for the warm welcome extended by yourself and the other members at both Emsworth and at M…”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

“TRAFALGAR DAY 21st October To celebrate this auspicious day it is suggested that all members of this forum should hold a Make and Mend and on the call of "UP…”

4 years ago by Nerys

John Hemmens, Bubwith

“I think you are very fortunate and have a very good and efficient Bank, I hope I bank with the same bunch. Your story although becoming more common is the st…”

4 years ago by ChrisG

Using the camera boats

“Using the camera boats, we have a montage of clips here which help to appreciate the many variables between cameras and conditions around the lake at differe…”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

“Looking through their products, their Diesel Engine Sound Generator looks very nice, simply urging into the ESC line. ( then two wires for speaker). I shall …”

2 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by GregHiltz

Mtronics Viper Marine 20 esc for brushed motors

“I also ordered Hobbywing 1060's from Amazon (two of them). A while back I ordered a set of "Futaba" servos on Amazon but they were knock off. (I did send a n…”

36 posts 47 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

USS Fort Henry (U.S. Civil War era gunboat)

“Just out of interest, I was lucky enough to visit Vicksburg National Military Park a few years ago and I remember seeing an amazing US Civil War gunboat, The…”

3 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by AndyS

Wherry steady Go

“Very Clever! Looks Good Trev”

2 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Grounds for multiple voltages

“That certainly seems to be a good simple system, even I can follow it. Cheers Colin.”

18 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by Colin H

Misissippi Sternwheeler

“Tom, You are the best, 1000 thanks Greetings, Michel-Cl.”

11 posts 20 likes

4 years ago by Mike Stoney

“Thanks Roy! Swiss hobbyist greetings Michel-Cl.”

4 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by Mike Stoney

Re: PT61 Gunboat WWII (Frank's kit with major mods; Scale: 1/20)

“You are welcome Roy, I wish you luck on your build. My son bought a 1/20 scale PT 103 boat a while back that needs a lot of work. I don't realize the thought…”

16 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

“Stealth Boat My old club racer (v1) had a few issues, It was based on a Stealth Military Craft (24in). 1 Would submerge if hit in the rear by another boat. 2…”

4 years ago by CB90

Pictures from an old Boat show

“Hi Shipmates, Just for interest, some pictures from an old boat show I went to back in 2013. At the Coalville Model boat Show. Regards Roy”

4 years ago by CB90

“Beyond the skill level of most of us I think! Chris”

3 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by ChrisF

“Hi Roy! This boat came with a 25cc lawn mower engine fitted, any idea what I can replace it with? I'm looking at electric.”

4 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by RonBMK2

RC Jet powered Swan

“Thought you might like to see the build of my latest vessel in the fleet..”

4 years ago by EricMB

Cannot load pictures 16:38 12/10/2022

“Okay on the phone app. Cheers Colin.”

4 years ago by Colin H

“Hi ship mates, Built a stand from a HK kit from eBay and a wooden Shower tray stand, which I cut down to narrow it. May attach some screw eyes and rope to ma…”

17 posts 35 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Re: Tug from the past

“I think most people do, I think they are the maritime equivalent of Thomas the tank engine. Regards ChrisG”

9 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by ChrisG

Fairey Huntsman 31

“Just started a week ago an enlarged Hunstman 28, sorry no earlier photos...phone camera ate them.....”

10 posts 27 likes

4 years ago by NickD

Has anyone built an sailing Dory?

“Yes, I build most of my barges with detachable keel. They are much easier to handle at home and in transportation with a nice flat bottom. I do have one thou…”

7 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

How to get a very smooth varnished finish

“Hiya, I'm building a Riva Aquarama (see my icon) which has a beautiful mahogany varnished finish. I've applied 3 coats of cellulose sanding sealer followed b…”

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Viking Longboat

“Another fun boat here at the Buxton club ! - a Viking Longboat built by modeler Chris Gay. enjoy RC Sailing !.”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

Interesting reading.

“You're right Colin, sailing hasn't altered over the years, the boats have though and the equipment. Cheers, Nerys”

2 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

Thames Sailing Barges

“Hi Brian hope you're getting better, didn't receive any emails yet, cheers Colin.”

42 posts 43 likes

4 years ago by Colin H