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Re: M/V David Sizer (Scratch build towboat; Scale: 1/35)

“Each ESC is corrected to their own channel. The left stick (up/down) controls the left motor and the stick... (port and starboard for you nautical nuts like …”

10 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Re: Springer #3 (Zip Kits; Scale: 1/18)

“Beautiful likeness. I bet your son has fun running it. I built a boat once for a dad, and when I delivered it at yhe pond, it took forever for the dad to giv…”

2 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by Peejay

Mt Washington on Sale

“Thank you, Rick, The Graupner Glasgow is a fine-looking vessel. Reminds me of the Waverly. Trev”

8 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Re: Modular Barge (Scratch build; Scale: ~1/16)

“Very innovative! I have been wanting to come up with some type of barge for my Zippkits tug. I like your idea. Thanks!”

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

Re: LC-3 (Trumpeter plastic model kit; Scale: 1/35)

“Great build mate!!!”

2 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by RonBMK2

Re: Dusseldorf FLB 2 (Krick model kit - major modifictions; Scale: 1/25)

“Here is my build https://model-boats.com/blogs/71068”

2 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by bruce1946

“Welcome aboard, Andy. If your model boat building skills can match, what is obviously, your excellent taste in best bitter you should have no problems. Derek.”

6 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by Derek 151

Trawler (Helen kit by Artesnia Latina, modified; Scale: ~/20)

“One model boat I would never thought of buying/building was this one. It was partially built and got a good deal on buying it. With the double ended boat whi…”

4 years ago by LewZ

Dumas 1930 chris craft runabout

“I think I will jump on the "latest greatest" train and go with a 3s setup. Its only money right? Thanks for the info. Dave”

3 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by River Rat

Maycraft Mercury 39 " vintage

“Nice looking model, but as to finishing it up I will leave that up to others to comment on as, I am sure finish on the outside will depend upon how it is fin…”

2 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

“Hi Mike Thanks for the welcome and your offer, it's a VMW, which I believe is the same as yours. I have been looking at your blog together with a couple of o…”

0 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by AndyS

Re: Hartley jet boat launch test 2

“Thanks Colin, video could have been better (used to using the camera on my head for years, which always keeps the object centered,- with it on the TX you hav…”

5 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

Slec Huntsman (Star)

“Thanks will post running soon”

19 posts 35 likes

4 years ago by quattroo

“We could be back to the old saying " Up the creek without a paddle". Cheers, Nerys”

15 posts 36 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

“Hiya. My charger is a version 2 type not version III and therefore doesn't have the HV setting and I do check it is on Lipo. Next time I charge the battery I…”

22 posts 33 likes

4 years ago by DuncanP

Re: Miller American Hydroplane

“I think she will look great when she is up on her hulls!”

2 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by RonBMK2

“Could it be that your settings are for other than a LiPo say Life? I have a similar unit and have to select the battery type with a button. The small plug in…”

4 years ago by dave976

fitting props in correct rotation

“Thanks Peejay, That is what i thought so i will have to swap the motor leads over because i have no gears fitted. I will give that ago on the water and see h…”

6 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by Muskrat

“Just an update nearly there now motor attained aswell as esc water cooling put in I do love a large area to work with also made a holder for the esc out of s…”

4 years ago by quattroo

Re: Creole Queen Sternwheeler

“Hello Dave! Nobody is perfect . . . . but that's the exciting part! Suddenly it works. . . . Have a nice evening and greetings Michel-Cl.”

9 posts 18 likes

4 years ago by Mike Stoney

Re: Katie - Bristol Pilot Cutter

“hi muskrat, how far with the build are you,what is your location,plus what sort of offer are you looking for, cheers peter”

9 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by peter

Re: Windscreen and Rails

“Nice detail, Rick Trev”

45 posts 249 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

SWEDISH CB90 Assault Craft

“Looked at the Visby vid again Rowen, and it did go pretty well. 2 should work ok in a bigger model. I had seen reviews on some of the small jets being a bit …”

24 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

Working with ABS - Lengthening a Hull

“The Dusseldorf (FLB 2) model fire boat kit was originally produced by Robbe and now sold under the name Krick. The kit is based on the original configuration…”

4 years ago by LewZ

Re: Mount Washington

“Thanks for the kind words Peejay. I hope to have a video on here by next week. Dave”

4 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by River Rat

Re: Hartley jet boat launch test 2

“Hi Steve, the ramp's not too bad, just the big 1 1/4 x 3/4 joints in the concrete are fun to get over, (sort of equivalent to driving over a 1ft wide ditch. …”

4 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

Seen in Mahone Bay Coast Guard vessel

“Wow! I was unaware that the enclosed the cabin. In the US we did not. Also, the splash-guard aft is different. But since I am in the process of building one,…”

6 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by KevinH

Re: HFM 590 - Another vintage classic

“Hi is this a HFM thread? If so I have just got a Trimaran going again. The sails were crumpled but responded to a hot iron with a wet hanky in between. The o…”

2 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by roycv

Motor and esc problem

“I got it on ebay, just typed in RC boat gearbox, loads came up,”

11 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by steve mull

JOHN HEMMENS LADY JANE

“Well. I have spoken to the man himself, John Hemmens. He has offered to have a look at the system and get it working. Rather than post the unit to him, he ha…”

20 posts 24 likes

4 years ago by Andycheese