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Re: Run Out of MOJO!

“Thank you peter very kind of you. Martin555.”

46 posts 877 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Re: My be the last R/C run of 2021

“Nice scale model running at scale speed.”

2 posts 7 likes

5 years ago by dave976

Re: AIRBOAT RUNNING ON THE OREWA ESTUARY

“Hi Rick, it's actually a tidal estuary (Orewa River) which doesn't look as good when the mud's in (arrow is where I was for perspective). Get some good pics …”

3 posts 6 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

“Any chance of some emailed plans please”

5 posts 10 likes

5 years ago by Maverick

Model boat parts and accessories

“Thanks Dave i am sure i can manage that, Thanks. Cheers Jon”

12 posts 32 likes

5 years ago by Muskrat

American Beauty Barge, Questions

“Hi Roy I have used milk bottles in my model barges, but really they are not carrying anything and you only see the sides not the bottoms so if you make a fal…”

17 posts 39 likes

5 years ago by dave976

Assurance Class tug model wanted

“Thanks for the tip, Gary; those look very neat.”

10 posts 26 likes

5 years ago by Mimbrit

Any Model Boat Clubs in Switzerland?

“Hello Ron There is a club in Lucerne, here is the address http://www.msc-orion.ch/ Hobbyist greetings Michel-Claude PS: At the moment the old HP is activated…”

5 years ago by Mike Stoney

“Was in the same situation as you Rick, no problem, just get a pair of vari -focals from your optician, then you'll have both reading sight and normal sight w…”

2 posts 7 likes

5 years ago by Rookysailor

“Thank you for the very kind nice comment Nerys. I do try but draw the line at fibreglass. That stuff i really hate to work with. Martin555.”

11 posts 15 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Huntsman 31 Plans

“Sent a PM re the plans.”

3 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

Huntsman 21 Plans

“Thank you very much, extremely kind of you to go to so much trouble. How can I reimburse you ? Regards Kevin”

10 posts 14 likes

5 years ago by Wooders

Re: My first boat.

“Thinking about it when i was very young my Mum and Dad bought me a Yacht it was about eighteen inches or maybe a bit longer it had a steel hull and bulb keel…”

12 posts 46 likes

5 years ago by Muskrat

“I hope this is good news for some of you, heard yesterday from a good source, that Mountfleet Models have purchased the kit range from The Model Slipway, you…”

5 years ago by Rookysailor

1920 10 rater yacht

“Well guys, this is helping me no end. I have a freesailing pond yacht, scratch built in 1935 which has a setup that should look like what you are talking abo…”

7 posts 25 likes

5 years ago by Colin H

Sail and mast rigging

“Hi Dave, I have done a lot of measuring since I received the Hull but I will try your way as well just to make sure, the one thing I did notice when I cut th…”

72 posts 177 likes

5 years ago by Muskrat

Re: Building Katie

“Keep up the good work Muskrat. Martin555.”

15 posts 128 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

President Huntsman kit

“Hi Boatshed Are the instructions you have for the Precedent build the same as those that were posted by Canabus/Harry? For those interested in the history of…”

17 posts 38 likes

5 years ago by ChrisF

“Hi Jacko Looks like a tight fit,but it will go by the look of it. Don’t forget the balancing aspect re weight distribution. Look forward to the next instalme…”

12 posts 56 likes

5 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Emsworth Slipper Pond

“Slipper pond, non tidal used by RC sailing groups. Also kids in dinghies. Knee deep and waist deep. RC sailing club use waders and a small rowing boat to res…”

5 years ago by NigelTailyour

Small Puffer's maiden sail

“This small model puffer was acquired some years ago and with little work brought back to a sailing condition. Due to size it is only possible to sail in calm…”

5 years ago by dave976

“I have just been sifting through the guestbook pages. Seen you remark about virtual meetings. There is a way now through ZOOM. I do not know how many people …”

13 posts 37 likes

5 years ago by BOATSHED

CREEK BASHING WITH THE AIRBOAT

“Wasn't a bad day today after a week of rain and storms (the 4ft sand bank was almost level with the creek before the storm, creek's moved 30ft sideways, - no…”

5 years ago by jbkiwi

“Hi Nerys This is so reminiscent of my first build, the Billings Mercantic. Still have her but in need of a complete restoration. Pic attached of Mercantic at…”

6 posts 13 likes

5 years ago by dave976

Re: Crash Tender

“I bet you could hear the Welsh voices ringing round the valleys in time with the steam exhaust! A sound unit with choir voices could make a really stunning m…”

10 posts 25 likes

5 years ago by dave976

Blackpool Model Boat Show

“Hi Nerys Glad you liked. Always interest in our sailing barges and there is certainly much enjoyment when building models in wood as they just look right. Ri…”

33 posts 52 likes

5 years ago by dave976

"Searcher" Falmouth Catamaran Potter.

“Has anyone built one of these ? More photos to follow.”

5 years ago by Ballast

Huntsman 31 Plans Needed

“Hi all Does anyone have a copy of the plans for the 48 inch Huntsman 31 that I can buy or borrow please ? Happy to pay copying and postage Regards Kevin”

5 years ago by Wooders

“Hi, is there still active group at the QE lake?”

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5 years ago by johnonthetyne

2 Engine - no rudder RC

“Hi redpmg It may well work and I have heard of others who have used 40Mhz crystals. The regulations are quite clear however and anyone trying this could find…”

17 posts 38 likes

5 years ago by dave976