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“Brilliant job for a first build, particularly as she's a scratch build. I look forward to seeing what you build next with great interest. Cheers, Nerys”

7 posts 22 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Re: "Baltic Trader"

“'Baltic Trader' really good looking ship, I do like these small traditional cargo ships. Strikes me that the Buxton club has some extremely good model builde…”

2 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

“Well done and N gauge to boot. Rick”

9 posts 17 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

“Thanks Cash - Might get one sent to my sister in UK - she has some bit & pieces to send out already .”

8 posts 6 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

“Hoping it has been adequately sanitised before use.”

3 posts 10 likes

5 years ago by GaryLC

Website related issues.

“Thank's again guys. I do try. Martin555.”

6 posts 29 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Bob French. Bath MPBC.

“Being ex RAF Bob also liked to play with model aircraft too, but he converted to boats and we spent many happy years making and running them together along w…”

2 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by zooma

How The Swedish Ship Götheborg was built

“Thanks for posting this Martin, that's one massive piece of construction! Imagine how they built it originally without all the modern gear! JB”

2 posts 4 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

Steam Tug Salvage Prince

“Found something - see PM Atrieus”

10 posts 14 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

“Yes it was a good day. Halifax is a great city on the water. Rick”

14 posts 20 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

“SS Rovuma - 1914 -1957 "Tramp Freighter" Listen to the information provided by Dave Cole . Dave is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club. More photos here -…”

5 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: Not what I’d planned for today

“She’s preparing to beach for the next low tide to make a delivery”

55 posts 312 likes

5 years ago by T33CNO

Re: Lumba Lumba Video

“Not sure how I missed this vid, but the boat looks great I agree with Colin re the bow wave, looks spot on, nice and stable too. Great job JB”

7 posts 9 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

RusselBrothers Ville Class Tugboat

“Here is the full size Beamsville making a tow this past week from Tofino, Vancouver Island, to Port Alberni just south of Tofino. The run up to Port Alberni …”

8 posts 14 likes

5 years ago by Ronald

“Hi Nerys, this might help explain the corrosion types (including causing rotting of timber) better than I can. https://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/can-you-…”

15 posts 33 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

“Also wondered about Joe727 from Laguna Beach in the US - sent him a pm 5 months ago - checked and he has read it - but no activity for 8 months - hope he is …”

5 posts 9 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

“Wow Great looking boat and nice pictures of both real and model. Rick”

4 posts 9 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

Seen at the Lake

“Tinkerbell will be on the lookout. Rick”

4 posts 10 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

York Model Boat Club Early Summer Regatta Laytham Park

“The new date clashes with something I have already arranged, but I will see what I can do! If I cant make it - I hope it goes really well for you. Bob.”

5 years ago by zooma

Re: Calling this one Finished

“Hi Cashrc Yes the early plans do leave a lot out, I have parts that I can not find on the plans left over. I also replaced the W/M railing with some 20mm two…”

24 posts 212 likes

5 years ago by Fred

“Hi Martin, I also basically asked him for an explanation, and explained that we have 'few' rules as such - that we rely on our members good taste. Just all i…”

32 posts 74 likes

5 years ago by RNinMunich

“Yes I am Doug. I have had to reapply for permanent residency. It is proving to be quite a task. I have to get everything translated into Hungarian. I managed…”

13 posts 31 likes

5 years ago by MouldBuilder

Rother Lifeboat

“Have a look for the Dec 1980 issue of Model Boats - there is a very in depth build feature of a Rother class - but not of the David Metcalfe version you are …”

5 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

NZ scow Jane Gifford at Warkworth

“Hi Nerys, If you have a look at their website (very last bit of my blurb - just copy and paste to Google), you will see what they started with- not a lot! I …”

4 posts 12 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

“I got this boat back in 1996 from Deans Marine. Scale is 1/32 Length is 965mm Beam is 180mm The model is of an 1893 Rhein Tug. She has a glass fibre hull wit…”

5 years ago by Fred

St Canute build help

“Ref- Ron's reply. Bear in mind that the anchor light is only used when the vessel is at anchor or moored to a mooring buoy. It is normally hung in the riggin…”

12 posts 22 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Model Boats for a harbour on an N Gauge (1:148) Model Railway

“Hi Saltysnogbad, Have you seen this ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Boat-N-Gauge-Model-Railway-Scenery-Trees/31104/bn_10289777 https://www.modelscenerysupplies.co…”

2 posts 2 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Alan Raven Plans

“Is anyone aware of a source for Alan Raven warship plans, OTHER than those published in books? Thank you”

5 years ago by ToraDog

Re: Wheelhouse, anchor winch and boats

“Nicely done on the small bits Good luck with the piping. I enjoy piping the steam plant as its the finish of the build that makes it run. Rick”

13 posts 143 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

Big Blue (test facility)

“Hi Peter. I did notice he was on the site today. Martin555.”

25 posts 62 likes

5 years ago by Martin555