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Re: Unboxing the A plus plus 1980 Sterling Caltex Lumba Lumba

“I have one, let me know how the build goes, take lots of pics! Good luck!”

2 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by Jetmech97

Re: Here's a few pic's of the slightly modified 85 foot US Army tug...

“Coming along nicely...”

2 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by Brightwork

Re: Creole Queen Sternwheeler

“Amazing work and detail RR, great job. JB”

11 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Taking the seaplane tender for a run.

“Hi Phil, I missed the start-up with the sound/water/smoke bit as I was being distracted, but this was mainly to try the camera mounting. Still have to try my…”

8 posts 34 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: BROADS CRUISER 'FAIRACRE' TEST.

“Hi DRM, thanks very much for the info, must have been an interesting job. Being at the other end of the world, I'm not sure how you classify your boats up th…”

9 posts 35 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Basically Finished

“Thanks, Rick, Will Post any updates. I don't have access to a swimming pool, so the maiden voyage will be on a pond of sorts. Trev”

7 posts 57 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

“Thanks for that still looking for one, and no one has any in stock, got the 2 ESCs and motor gearboxs ready to go but no boat. Regards Cargoman”

4 years ago by Cargoman

“Adamcraft model, built by Grandfather in the 1950's, Repurposed and fettled to a running boat 07/2022 It is NOT a scale model, its just to represent, a 1940-…”

4 years ago by steve mull

First post, and question

“Sadly my delipidated old model, came with a knackerd old 380 type, which i managed to burn out last week, Its now got a 540, with a 4.5-15 ESC, and 3s lipo, …”

4 years ago by steve mull

“It's 30", just right”

3 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by Hey-You

Re: FAIRACRE, NEW DRIVESHAFT COUPLING.

“Just spent the day on the Broads and saw one or two similar looking boats. So much better than most of the modern fibreglass ones.”

18 posts 92 likes

4 years ago by ChrisF

Re: Vintage Classic - Duplex 575

“Hello my one is still in the white I have not found a colour scheme and deck detail I would like to use. They do sail very well I remember talking to the des…”

2 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by roycv

“As an addendum I made the sails from Dacron / Terylene hot cut to seal the edges. These are the second set and the mast is the second mast as originally I ha…”

6 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by roycv

“My few rebuilds underway Slow and steady wind the race I guess. It will be nice when they all come together close to the same time Enjoy seeing everyone else…”

4 years ago by Fodigo

New home wanted.

“Would love it for the marina I’m constructing but the cost to ship to California would equal that of building the real thing in full scale. Beautifully done!”

5 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by Fodigo

“Excited, I bet you are, I'd love to see those schooners racing. Mind you take and post lots of photos. Nerys”

3 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

“Many thanks Dave. I've received a price list from Chris and he does a couple of kits I could get interested i as well as my immediate need of a dinghy. Actua…”

5 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

Bouncie II (from Mechanix Illustrated around 1950)

“Built about 10 years ago, it's mostly decoration now, hasn't been on the water in maybe 7-8 years.”

4 years ago by Hey-You

“Thats a nice video. Its been perfect weather for sailing here. I have a model of the sister ship Whitte Zee (White Sea) which I have not used in many years i…”

2 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by DavidW1

“Tugboat Anteo produced by Panart (Italy). 1:30 scale kit”

4 years ago by Ciciom55

Re: Dauntless Gaby C video release for sea trials

“Wow Trev! Thanks a lot, your comments have made all that sanding I did to get the Hull contours right worth while. She planes perfectly which I hope to video…”

3 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by seafarer

Re: Static outboard cruiser converted to R/C

“With some sleight-of-hand & other chicanery I hid all the RC gear except the motor leads and the esc switch.”

6 posts 16 likes

4 years ago by Chum444

Re: Rigging Finished

“Hi Gary, Thanks! The paint job on the paddle boxes was actually an accident. I was wiping down the face with alcohol, forgetting that alcohol will wash latex…”

18 posts 143 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Hobbywing Seaking ver 2 120Am

“From what you haave posted it appears that more information about your set-up would help. Option 2 appears to be the only one that offers reverse, but is you…”

7 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by ToraDog

Re: Semi Scale destroyer

“I built this from the free plans in model boat for my grandson it profomed well and he loved it. I have been thinking of enlarging the plans to 1/72 and buil…”

2 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by GlynV

Semi Scale destroyer

“This build will be subject of my blog!”

4 years ago by ShaunI

First post, and question

“Thanks for the reply, and my model certainly fits within the Vosper style and that was mentioned at my local club, however, by the time i got home had forgot…”

6 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by steve mull

Modified Black Swan Hull

“Brilliant thanks heaps”

4 years ago by BobbyN

Thanks for a warm welcome

“Glad to hear you had a good experience with the members of the club. Rick”

4 years ago by Newby7

Thanks for a warm welcome

“I went to the boat club today. What a fantastic group of men. They made me feel so welcome, offered advice and support with my build. The wealth of experienc…”

4 years ago by bladeraider21