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lefthanded drills

“Almost sounds like a joke, like a "Left Handed Monkey Wrench." However, from the responses to these drill bits and a quick search they are somewhat common. E…”

8 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Slec Huntsman new prop

“love that”

4 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by renew

Re: Source for 3/32 reed accent strips

“Hello, and good morning. I would suggest you give Cornwall ModelBoats a good coat of looking at. As besides the flexible beech strip they sell which is very …”

3 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by GaryLC

“Ordered today..Thank You.”

6 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by garyp

Re: Aquacraft Atlantic Tug

“Thanks Dave! We have all sorts of members at our club. I can't say that I'm not skilled when looking at some of the other models. We even have members that s…”

7 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Re: Thames Slipper Launch

“That's a really well constructed model with some excellent detail, well done.”

9 posts 48 likes

4 years ago by mturpin013

Re: Lorelei.... 1st pond trial

“I know this post is a few months old but I must say that the paintwork on this boat looks great. On to its performance, I notice steering was difficult, I th…”

7 posts 34 likes

4 years ago by CB90

How to do it in the good old days

“Hi Roy, I would loved to have shared a few of these names and memories of them to the the relevant uncles but they all have passed way now I do miss my wifes…”

13 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by jimdogge

I think my build may turn into a --

“A Train Wreck Forgot to put the Hand break on!”

4 years ago by CB90

Re: Mini Bar Clamps for Model Builders

“Great idea! I am going to ask my son-in-law print up a couple for me (I don't have a 3D printer). Thanks for sharing Dave B”

2 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

For those building a Coast Guard Rescue boat

“Very nice pics of the 44ft. CCG Cutter. Good friend of mine has the Dumas kit Cutter finished off as the Canadian version with the enclosed wheelhouse. I als…”

3 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by GregHiltz

New Yacht acquisition

“very nice. You do not see many like this”

6 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Chinese model parts supplers

“It's not only China as CB90 points out, the EU presents problems too. Take one individual German supplier. Aeronaut boat kits. Normally readily available fro…”

17 posts 47 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

Re: Wiesel (Graupner kit - major mods; Scale: 1/40)

“Pete, about the Wiesel's crew... (Sorry I did not answer this quickly, must have missed your post.) The Graupner Wiesel is 1/40 scale so 1/35 scale figures a…”

4 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

New Glue on the Block

“Hi Ship mates, Actually used this new glue today and it is basically a clone of Gorilla glue, but is more liquid, expands more than Gorilla glue so don't nee…”

9 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Re: Veron Marlin Cruiser Rebuild

“Cleaned up the and added spar urethane to the deck and the top of the cabin. Veron's colour recommendation is white on the cabin roof, but I do like the look…”

6 posts 18 likes

4 years ago by gcladd

“Nickthesteam, Yes a lot of the older engine makers done this and created many designs that were never recorded. My hope is that it was based on some engine p…”

4 years ago by JimK1

Grease is the word..

“I use a tube of high temp automotive grease. Its clear and not as thick as axle grease. Up to 400 F according to the specs. Cut the tip to just fit into the …”

6 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by River Rat

Batten down the hatches, Hurricane Ian is on the way!

“Made it through the hurricane OK, "Ian" shifted direction to the east so we missed the worst part that was predicted to hit us. However we are now out of pow…”

8 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Re: Windermere Pleasure Steamer

“A True Work of Art Trev”

3 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Crewe Model Boat Club sailing at Boundary Park on Wed 28 Sept

“Nice sunny day yesterday and we had a good turnout of models on the lake.”

4 years ago by dave976

Re: Russian Sun Aluka

“I had thought of a float with antenna but in he end use a MHz transmitter was easier. I had sold all mine so I picked up one from eBay. Actually I wound up w…”

4 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by Hhager2

Camera Boat trials with Bill & Ben.

“Getting more experience with new camera boat seeing how the gopro handles the varying light changes. Filming at different locations, while circumnavigating t…”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

“Thankyou. Still lots of prep before the top coats.”

10 posts 42 likes

4 years ago by Norway

“Two more views. You can see the mistake on the nose section it lets more flooding in. Also the sail detail”

9 posts 20 likes

4 years ago by Hhager2

Kyosho Wave Chopper 2.0 Jetski

“They finally have these back in stock. It's been a long wait. They were out of stock for a LONG time. I even had permission from "the boss" to buy one!! Hope…”

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

First time build

“Primer applied to Hull today”

4 years ago by Norway

" yellow submarine "

“Buxton Model Boat Club Member Dave Maynard exhibits the manoeuvrability of his yellow "dive" submarine.”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

Bob`s final day at Buxton Model Boat Club

“Ex Royal Navy, Buxton Model Boat Club member Bob Comack Young returns to his homeland after today - Bust wishes to Bob and his family from all Buxton Model B…”

4 years ago by philcaretaker

Sloop rig yacht

“I built the Baby Bootlegger last year. Have enjoyed it on our local lake and it has had a lot of attention and questions from others. Apart from the Bootlegg…”

3 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by peterd