MODEL BOATS WEBSITE

Model Boats Website

Login or Register, it's free!

United States

Login or Register

My account

Site info

Trending

The most active discussions across the community — newest activity first.

Latest activity

14,469 items · Page 165 of 483

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

Re: Irish Currach

“Thanks for your input! Much Appreciated! Trev”

5 posts 2 likes

5 years ago by pressonreguardless

Lack of email notifications

“Emails A OK my end. Cheers Colin.”

5 years ago by Colin H

“Hello TG! Find the idea with the sail servo-like use a good idea. If I had to do something like that, I would resort to bendable glider guides or angle joint…”

9 posts 11 likes

5 years ago by Mike Stoney

“Not built boat yet, so no idea about weight. I'm simply formatting a battle plan for the build, asking questions now to get right parts on order or in place,…”

7 posts 4 likes

5 years ago by Maverick

Re: Atlantic Tug "Amsterdam"

“Awesome. A beautiful model of an iconic tug”

3 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by Alannicholls

Re: Thunder Tiger Volans Tri marin

“Real trimarans were not in general good sailing boats, or I never thought so from ones I have seen sailing. Now tell me so and so sailed round the world in o…”

3 posts 2 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Considering a new project

“I do paper mock-ups prior to cutting precious mood stock. Here is a deck at 3/4”=1’ which is more to my liking than 1”=1’. I just do not have storage room fo…”

14 posts 13 likes

5 years ago by Ronald

5 years ago by Brightwork

“Obviously been at the red wine then ;-D”

4 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by stotty1111

Christmas Cards & Free Prize Draw

“Thanks for the surprise! It is so nice to get a present from the other side of the world! Having a positive communication with others from all over the world…”

204 posts 557 likes

5 years ago by navyveteran

Re: Anni P Toy Tug for the Bath

“Well done a lovely story and a model with character thanks for sharing on a damp afternoon”

2 posts 7 likes

5 years ago by Seanympth

Re: Toy R/C Kayak

“What a magical little boat. I bet the children loved controlling the model with the paddles. A view inside would be very welcome. dave 976”

2 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by dave976

Re: 1:4 exact scale Optimst International

“Ok, when originally sailed with the straight(vertical) keel, some water was shipped because of the bow 'digging in', sailing style then changed to accomodate…”

6 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by stotty1111

Re: Commodore Graupner kit of the '70's

7 posts 4 likes

5 years ago by pressonreguardless

Re: Chris Craft Corvette (Sterling Kit).

“My Corvette must be feeling a little neglected...........”

3 posts 15 likes

5 years ago by zooma

RC Sailing No151 - New Camera Boat - requirements

“Time for a new camera boat to emerge - Will it meet my 5 criteria ? ! Just for fun ! Phil”

5 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: Mabel river launch

“Hi Tomo, The engines would have to have their crank shafts connected together with the pistons being 90 degrees offset to each other. then it would be self s…”

13 posts 69 likes

5 years ago by pressonreguardless

“Hello Martin so glad for your update and post. Stay safe I do hope you resolve all issues soon. Rick”

3 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

Re: Chris Craft Catalina

“Very nice indeed. Well worth all the effort. Martin555.”

8 posts 23 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Nordkap and Smit Rotterdam

“Hi Griss, This should help. This is the link to the Quick Site Guide. https://model-boats.com/wiki/82906 Martin555.”

5 posts 4 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Re: Sea Jet Robbe

“Looking good great little model. What plans on upgrades are you thinking off. Dave”

5 years ago by Seawolf

Brushed motors vs Brushless

“Not sure about this but from experience it all depends on load and drivetrain inefficiency. Brushless tend to have more torque generally compared to brushed …”

10 posts 14 likes

5 years ago by andy_mart

Anyone built one of Gary's boats (BearSpaceIndustries)

“Here is the Folkboat drawn as the original sloop then changed to gaff rig. Note the sail area is also measured. Your thoughts?”

5 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by Ronald

Lively Customs Launch, built 1912 by Cox&Co Falmouth, based Falmouth

“Lively based on yard drawings, Cox&Co Falmouth, built 1912, and on station around the Fal estuary. Very similar to Searcher by Vic Smeed, in fact I would thi…”

5 years ago by stotty1111

“Glad you liked it Pete Here's another dollop, with the history of the creation of 'The Diner' and appropriate pics, including classic 50s autos. https://www.…”

11 posts 13 likes

5 years ago by RNinMunich