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Re: Atlantic 85 1/12 scale scratch-built

“Hi Eric. Looking good. I would be interested to see more photos of this Lifeboat and its crew. Martin555.”

2 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

model identification

“I need to correct my post. The hull is not a MicroGlass hull. Theirs was 1/32 scale. That said, Dynamic models made a 1/24th hull, and that goes back man yea…”

7 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by ToraDog

Re: GRAUPNER OPTIMIST REFITTED, FIRST SAIL IN 22YRS

“Hi the Graupner yachts are the best, I have a Gracia and she sails very nicely and such a pleasure to watch. She had a small change last year to the servos a…”

5 posts 16 likes

6 years ago by roycv

Scratch built Borkum

“Designed from pictures and video of the Krick model.”

6 years ago by Newby7

“Hi Doug, Will only have three! Bigger fleet than many Navies though. Have not decided the specific vessel yet, am attracted by the DARK Scout as like the smo…”

6 posts 16 likes

6 years ago by Rowen

“Hi Anyone tell me what model this is ?????? Thanks in advance”

6 years ago by anchormodels

Superstructure for beginner

“Another thing you could do is to look at the superstructures of lots of different warships and and choose a bit from each one until you have your own idea in…”

8 posts 22 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Mobile Marine Models Euro-Girl

“Hi Martin555, That is the plan as I am stretched over 3 boats including Euro-Girl and waiting for paint, ZAP Poxy etc. I will be taking photos of a this part…”

3 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

“Thanks for your imput”

5 posts 12 likes

6 years ago by sbath263

Made in China, - models

“Just saw these on made in China .com. This model is 1m long with amazing detail, - probably around $1000 US and you can buy as many as you like. Check out th…”

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Planking the side panels

“Hi Rob its amazing what you give away in a simple post, The main reason for this post was to show a quicker method of planking rather than waiting for each p…”

5 posts 13 likes

6 years ago by mturpin013

“I am building a Fast Patrol Launch by Les Rowell and would like to know paint colours. I always use Halfords rattle cans,does anyone know what car colours to…”

6 years ago by sbath263

Re: Grand Banks Yacht

“Super and the interior too, with curtains on the windows, furniture inside, plates, silverware, and brandy sniffers! Wow”

2 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

“Thank you both. Rick”

6 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Re: Fiberglassing your hull

“This is an excellent Video. I can't get Eze Kote is SA but, I can get Z Poxy products.”

3 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Fiberglassing your hull

“This is an excellent video on fiberglassing your hull. The products are odourless and the process is . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujk-wBQDUSk Also see '…”

6 years ago by Brightwork

Re: Precedent Fairey Huntsman 46 1/2"

“Colin, I have sent you a private message. Will”

6 posts 15 likes

6 years ago by Madwelshman

“The speaker is in between two bulkheads and faces the hull creating a “box” . I find it to sound very well and like the actual Klaxon horns seen here. https:…”

5 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

“I'm sorry for all my shipmates who use balsa, the delay must be very frustrating. As I've said before, I found I was allergic to balsa a few years ago and ha…”

24 posts 52 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

“Hi Rover. You have done some excellent work and i am sure that if your dad is looking down now he would be really pleased and proud of what you have achieved…”

2 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

“Thank you Guys it is much appreciated, But Stephen (Fireboat) is the man that deserves all the praise. Without his skills and site vision we would not have s…”

6 posts 36 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Contributions & Subscriptions.

“Thanks for the reminder Mike. I've just made an additional contribution to make up for the shortfall for when I subscribed earlier this month. The gold medal…”

16 posts 39 likes

6 years ago by robbob

Re: Crash Tender

“Lovely job and thank you for pictures, I have considered this as my next build but have not made my mind up yet. Glad to see that someone else's work area is…”

20 posts 50 likes

6 years ago by mistyoptic

Vosper 46" fire boat motors and prop

“Your model looks good on the water, I have a similar problem on my old aerokits 34.5 inch version due to the fact it was originally ic powered and the angle …”

24 posts 41 likes

6 years ago by Colin H

“No worries Peter. Just shout when you are ready. I am sure we can sort it out. Martin555.”

10 posts 27 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

"Majestic" - Stern Trawler

“RC Stern Trawler - "Majestic" by Thunder Tiger. Model owned by Buxton Model Boat Club member Adrien. For more photos, highlight and click the following link …”

6 years ago by philcaretaker

Older propshafts with brushless motors

“Thank you.”

8 posts 20 likes

6 years ago by Madwelshman

“You Guys are right, i think we are all wishing for the same thing. Martin555.”

3 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

“The stiffer the box, the better the sound. I’d suggest you try the cardboard box first. If it sounds OK, then there’s no need to replace it. If you do use it…”

6 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Graham93

Re: Gemini g10 catamaran

“There’s a few pics, hard to see because it’s a small area to work in!”

8 posts 12 likes

6 years ago by GrahamP74