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“Same problem Bill”

5 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by Griss

Painting your projects and sealing wood???

“Hi Dave976. the American Beauty model has 6 rudders. It is not at the simple end of making model boats work. So taking everything on board the only thing to …”

10 posts 18 likes

5 years ago by roycv

“The problem seems to have sorted itself out. When I posted this topic, it seemed to be the ‘new topic’ it was looking for.”

5 years ago by Peejay

Newcastle Marine Modellers Association

“The Newcastle Marine Modellers Association sails every Saturday morning at the Tarro ponds near Newcastle. Visitors always welcome.”

5 years ago by BobbyN

Re: Graupner Bussard

“Hi Michel-C, Looking forward to seeing it completed. JB”

5 posts 9 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

“Thanks everyone , it was touch and go for a while ,but looking positively new year ,new sleeker aerodynamic body shape until the Good lady fattens me up agai…”

7 posts 21 likes

5 years ago by marky

Restoration of mercantic a old billings boat kit

“Hi Dave and Colin, Yes I wonder if the prop was the reason this well made boat was stuck so long in the loft. I had her well ballasted so cavitation isn't th…”

38 posts 44 likes

5 years ago by Bryan-the-pirate

Plans/Hull enquiry

“Hi All, looking at the new Takom plastic kit of the Sachsen class frigate, I’m inspired to build one in 1/72, does anyone know of any plans or hull available…”

5 years ago by Sussexguy

Boating in cold weather

“Just sharing a video link of a film I took a while ago while boating in freezing weather. Lucky enough, the lake is fed with underground warmer waters, so no…”

5 years ago by Krampus

First cruise of the year.

“Oh Lord I am getting the Chilblains, just thinking about -23F!! I am going to throw another log on the woodburner!! Keep Warm, Trev”

7 posts 12 likes

5 years ago by pressonreguardless

“Have now had three years of good use out of this model and am well pleased with how she turned out. Although have never been entirely happy with the drive sh…”

30 posts 343 likes

5 years ago by Rowen

“I gave you an answer in your other motors thread (!) with two examples of motors I'd use, their specification and where to get them from. They both have a ma…”

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5 years ago by ChrisF

While looking for spare tires in car kits, I found this little gem

“Nice Ron Yes please I'll take two of the real ones. Only in my dreams LOL. Rick”

6 posts 7 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

Water cooled ESC

“The motor and drive unit come from a German company ( Bauer- Modelle. com ) Motor- G power bl motor 3536 750kv 7.4-14.4 v Drive unit- Z drive G power 150 . h…”

19 posts 38 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

“Very nice job Rick, and it didn't take you long either. JB”

8 posts 10 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

Interesting historical ship

“Wonderful insight for an era now in the fog of time. Sadly, so much more has been lost than we will ever know.”

4 posts 14 likes

5 years ago by ToraDog

Doing a barge for my tugboats

“No cheating, it was made from birch plywood. I could not get my nephew to build it at his school welding shop. So, there is a bin of birch plywood off cuts w…”

36 posts 55 likes

5 years ago by Ronald

Tiny H.M.S. Scimitar

“Good Morning to all & in 16 Hours it will be 2022 so every one Have a Happy New Year & stay safe out there. Did a little work on my build blog & have decided…”

3 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by GARTH

Interesting Barge

“I've seen this type of barge on TV programmes about Alaska. Think they are ideal for the work they do, putting cargo ashore on any suitable beach. The develo…”

2 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Old built - Electric Barbarella

“That is really nice, I love the way she planes. Great looking hull shape.”

3 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by BOATSHED

Hubertus Model Boat Club

“The lake is in the grounds of the Hubertus licensed social club on Adams Rd. We have 95class sailing on Wednesdays, A class and Canterbury J on alternate Sat…”

5 years ago by boatworx

sail control ????

“I am sure I have seen one very much like yours I will let you know if I can find it again. Cheers Jon”

24 posts 30 likes

5 years ago by Muskrat

Another old built - Downeaster

“This is a another built I no longer have but fondly remember. I took the hull of an German model, the Lisa M (from Krick) and remade the deck and cabin inspi…”

5 years ago by Krampus

Tug Hull Design

“Thanks. I'll try it.”

6 posts 6 likes

5 years ago by wunwinglo

15 posts 11 likes

5 years ago by DonS

Cordage Arrived today in the mail

“Try contacting them: Vernon d'Eon P.O. Box 70, West Pubnico Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia B0W 2M0 I spoke to Lloyd d'Eon the owner. #24 green twisted nylon tw…”

4 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by Ronald

“Enjoy. Once you've built one you will be hooked. I started with a model kit ("Sanson") and have since built 6 more from scratch, all at 1:50 Scale. "Anteo", …”

10 posts 9 likes

5 years ago by Alannicholls

“Vanya, thanks, I will check out your idea”

13 posts 14 likes

5 years ago by Rock

Re: Video Aid ?

“HI All, Just calling in to say that I have not finished this little model yet, large due to Christmas and the like. However, I am now back on it and it shoul…”

3 posts 10 likes

5 years ago by wunwinglo

Gentlemen's Cruiser

“22" L, 4" B Flashhobby 2300kv outrunner 30A emax brushless 7.4-11.1v Weighs about 950 grams. GoPro session”

5 years ago by Sakibian