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To my Canadian model builders

“Bit big for my models. I bought a bag of soldiers from Dollar Tree that work good. Also found modifying them using a hot melt glue helps to melt the plastic …”

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6 years ago by Handydave

Re: Re-fit done

“Thanks Martin it was a bit. I felt it had to be done. Rick”

2 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Shark speed controllers

“Hi Graham, (and Geoff sorry) that F/S usually applies only after you have set all the parameters, mainly an aeroplane thing to stop you amputating your finge…”

20 posts 30 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Chesapeake Bay flat bottom Crabbing skiff build

“Very nice video, instructionnal”

7 posts 17 likes

6 years ago by Ygagnon

“Really love all the detail. Great job”

5 posts 12 likes

6 years ago by Alannicholls

The Plane, The Plane

“https://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/9413.htm Interesting read.”

7 posts 19 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

“You are correct, The O ring would make it cleaner to replace and to disassemble the engine to get to the packing section looks like no bog deal as it seems t…”

8 posts 5 likes

6 years ago by RonH

Re: New Running Lights Switches!

“Ed, I forgot to mention, I like the way you have hidden the switches under the lifeboat and buckets. Martin555.”

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6 years ago by Martin555

“I remember Portished Radio (call sign used to be Golf Kilo Alpha) very well having used its maritime services on a regular basis in the early 70’s. In its he…”

8 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

“yes these plans i used but the one with the sail details came out at a different scale so i used the hull plans to scale mast”

13 posts 16 likes

6 years ago by jacko

Re: Finkenwerder Fischewer

“You're right, she has no keel; but I managed to reach all corners of the pond. This was good enough for me. I had to use fore sail and main sail as well as t…”

8 posts 22 likes

6 years ago by Willem

Re: Bruma/ Misty

“Sorry Martin only a newbi”

6 years ago by Griss

Re: Burnt electronics

“Just read the smoke posts will go back and read again as this is way above my understanding and pay grade. LOL Rick”

12 posts 45 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Fibre glass and resins etc

“Unsure if this is going into the right place, feel free to move it if it's wrong, I was looking for a fibre glass supplier and came across this firm in Stoke…”

6 years ago by chippy

Accuracy of kit

“I did some research into Mobile Marine Models and their building and came across an build on MMM's Portgarth in Model Boats Mayhem. It makes interesting read…”

7 posts 38 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

“Hi Bob, I've never seen shutters made out of pear wood -but then maybe somebody has. Likely they are bass. You say they have dried out a bit -if they are sti…”

19 posts 35 likes

6 years ago by TonyAsh

Re: Trying a method of producing correct engine sound using BT for the seaplane tender.

“Hi Peejay, I have a number of GT Power sound units and a couple are the sound and light versions for cars, (stop/tail lights, indicators, headlights) which h…”

9 posts 23 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Brave borderer torpedos

“Looks good Roger. Temps me to upgrade mine Rowen”

4 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by Rowen

Steam launch advice

“Hi Rick Thanks for the info. I have purchased another Myford and want to also build a marine engine. Cheddars Ceramic Burners I used on a LBSC 3.5" Britannia…”

13 posts 17 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Re: HMT Resolve

“Thanks. My vessel will now be manned and ready for maiden voyage, hopefully within the next couple of months.”

22 posts 47 likes

6 years ago by Larch

“My first steam engine vessel. The engine, a Cheddar Puffin steam engine, is real easy to handle.”

6 years ago by Willem

“Sorry if I clogged up the works, just tried to show how the thing works. You know what they say- 'Give a man a fish and he can eat for a day, Teach him how t…”

51 posts 104 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

“Just a quick note that building was stopped for a couple of weeks due to me selling one of my machine tools a 1964 Colchester Student 18" x 24" and moving it…”

4 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

grimsby and cleethorps model boat club

“sorry dont know”

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6 years ago by captain of the luger

New Members :-)

“We are now up to 5820 members!! I see that we have attracted a bundle of new members in the last week or so Too many to mention individually, but you know wh…”

13 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

“With it being Barrie if we were open it would be good for the skiers . Rick”

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6 years ago by Newby7

“Very nice 'dogbox' Graham at least you know who must have the most sq footage, they need keeping happy Do you have a bunk there just in case you get caught g…”

11 posts 25 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Chesapeake Bay crabbing skiff

“I made a fixture to ensure the first two side planks were straight and symmetrical when glued to the transom and stem.”

2 posts 4 likes

6 years ago by Aerostar55

“At least it gives you a change of scenery, rather than staring at the horizon Nice spot you have there. I see they are still powered up. JB”

18 posts 14 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Replica of the Titanic

5 posts 4 likes

6 years ago by hammer