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“Was just going to say the same thing about his avatar!!!”

18 posts 37 likes

5 years ago by ChrisF

“Incredible Rigging Job!! Trev”

13 posts 228 likes

5 years ago by pressonreguardless

“2nd RC boat Current project”

5 years ago by hecrowell

“1st RC BOAT”

5 years ago by hecrowell

Re: Getting back into the project

“I am Thinking that the station profiles would look something like this: Only a drawing not to any scale or dimensioin”

41 posts 284 likes

5 years ago by hecrowell

Re: Thames Sailing Barge. ‘Kitty’

“Hi, It took me around 10 months.”

8 posts 19 likes

5 years ago by Rockbag

Half Hull models, Bluenose Fishing /schooner

“Well Bluenose is finished and ready to hang, my new project arrives tomorrow so ready to clear the bench ready for a new start. I have enjoyed making these h…”

4 posts 6 likes

5 years ago by ChrisG

I need help identifying/locating these fittings

“I think these are the fittings that you may have; https://robart.com/collections/air-systems-components-air-couplers/products/air-line-quick-disconnects I us…”

8 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by ToraDog

Bargains again...

“Excellant product some can be turned around if you need to push instead of pull”

2 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by deepriverman

I am looking for this winch

“Thank you Dave. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.”

14 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by ToraDog

Chinese rope serving machine

“It is a good reminder, but I am afraid that the technique used for ropes on ships cannot be used well enough for model use. > https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf…”

10 posts 11 likes

5 years ago by tomarack

adding strakes to existing hull

“Given the small size of strakes I doubt they will do much for combating roll. They won't hurt to fit though if it's a planing hull but they are usually fitte…”

2 posts 4 likes

5 years ago by ChrisF

Re: My first Scale model

“Will post internal pics the next time it comes out of storage. thanks for your interest. Kind regards wayne”

6 posts 15 likes

5 years ago by oddjob58

Classe M / Marblehead - Ca Suffira / That'll do

“Another Classe 'M' or Marblehead, designed by Paul Lucas , lives somewhere around Brest. When we first arrived here in France the house had a central heating…”

5 years ago by stotty1111

Need to bond wood to fibre glass.

“Hi Ross, No worries. My wife says that my head is on backwards most of the time, and I'm afraid that she is right.LOL”

13 posts 20 likes

5 years ago by ToraDog

“Hi Stotty! I know it all too well, you try to find contact, but the other side remains silent. there's only one thing to do here: don't give up keep research…”

4 posts 2 likes

5 years ago by Mike Stoney

“And another piece of silliness, Quad bought cheaply years ago, a crude r/c system was originally installed, replaced by a 40mhz system and then later, a 2.4g…”

5 years ago by stotty1111

Re: Need to bond wooden strip

“Not knowing exactly what the purpose of the strip is, you can do either of your approaches. What I would shy away from is using polyester resin, by itself, a…”

5 years ago by david41

Mississippi Stern wheel steamer

“Hello Redpopman! Sorry I only saw your question now. I found out from many corners that this is a model from the Engel company in Germany. They call the padd…”

6 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by Mike Stoney

“Mouldbuilder, Is that why you moved to Hungary(landlocked)?”

14 posts 16 likes

5 years ago by bombero

Billings Frisian Tjalk Skutsje

“Thanks very much for all the information. From that, I'm inclined to think it is an older kit. There are brass fittings and the planking is a mahogany colour…”

5 posts 7 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Midwest Mark Vl steam engine 980

“Hello is this what you are looking for. Not sure if still available. Rick”

5 years ago by Newby7

no idea what model is

“Restoration Job not much progress on this little beast but I need to get going on it to pass it back to its intended owner I think I've had it for the last 7…”

5 years ago by Redpopman

identification Needed - Please

“I've been asked to restore this but I have no idea what model it is, any clues welcome, thanks in advance, Not the best photos in the world sorry”

5 years ago by Redpopman

Propeller shaft

“I think you need to check your locations!”

21 posts 13 likes

5 years ago by ChrisF

Re: Bearospace - Flyer

“If you email Gary the designer and Sail Tales, he responds quickly. He sent me just the sail plan for Irene to compare with my design.”

3 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by Ronald

D class Dog Boat

“Hi, In my Dog boat i wish to fit four motors and i want to drive the props using Raboesch Skeg Shafts, has anyone used them before and got any tips on fittin…”

5 years ago by Muskrat

Stuart Triple Expansion Steam Engine

“Check out eBay, as there is a three-cylinder slide valve T3DR, 12mm bore and stroke for only $719 or £529, I appreciate this is not a triple expansion, but i…”

3 posts 6 likes

5 years ago by GaryLC

Camera Boat - still emerging !

“From a design concept incorporating an old power boat destined for the rubbish tip ! - to a functional Camera platform to capture some of the fantastic model…”

5 years ago by philcaretaker

“I may do this as I know it works.”

5 years ago by Ronald