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“The problem WAS THE BATTERY. All good, and ready to sail! JohnA”

29 days ago by JohnAsklar

“I have just been given a wavemaster 34, not bad nick, lead acid batteries, motor, speed controller. The cabin floor is missing and the rear cabin roof, the r…”

1 month ago by PhilW

“@jumpugly Thank you jump. I’ve caught a white marlin & many bluefin/yellowfin tuna but never a sailfish. Every catch was a thrill. Sport fisher models hold a…”

1 month ago by Chum444

“@roycv Hi Roy. I tried two different types, the first was 'Evergreen' brand from my local model shop, Al's Hobbies in MK. This stuff is very expensive and, a…”

51 posts 2 likes

1 month ago by robbob

“Bruce Check out my Building log here. Type in the search “MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG “SEGUIN””

1 month ago by chugalone100

Video of maiden voyage

“Somehow I managed to post the video of the maiden voyage lower down in the text below so please scroll down to see the video of it on the lake. Sorry!”

10 posts 11 likes

1 month ago by DuncanP

“I like this, just may have to get myself one as a winter build.”

1 month ago by Fred

“@Plivez Runs very nicely (Good camera work too !)”

18 posts 1 like

1 month ago by robbob

Fairey Huntsman 31

“With the Tx fully charged I was able to connect everything up, bind to the Rx and try things out. The motor turned the right way, so no swapping of cables ne…”

7 posts 11 likes

1 month ago by ChrisF

Fairey Huntsman 28

“In my quest to get all my Faireys to something like completion I have dusted off this model. The Huntsman 28, whilst well known in full-size, competing succe…”

1 month ago by ChrisF

Two deck or not two deck

“Hi Just a quick update, the answer is four parts to make one deck, the new deck is now in, just need to do a bit of sanding Fred”

4 posts 8 likes

1 month ago by Fred

“@zooma Quite a tidy example to start with there Bob. Shouldn't take too much work for you to get its bottom wet, and it making the white water that you like …”

2 months ago by Madwelshman

“@zooma a great result there Bob, that really must have been a pleasant surprise and lifted your spirts I'm sure. Will”

2 months ago by Madwelshman

New Moth MKII semi scale yacht

“Forgot I hadn't updated this blog sorry, (a lot's been happening lately,) but now the Moth is sailing well with the new keel. JB”

23 posts 18 likes

2 months ago by jbkiwi

“@ChrisF . Will has more storage space :)”

2 months ago by zooma

“Now that's an inspiration, I also had a knock down Bulkhead/Deck set about the same time. It has been up and down off the shelf for years now, but You may ha…”

2 months ago by muddy

Fairey Fisherman 27

“Finished painting the deck. 4 coats of gloss in the end after a fine sanding between the second and third and third and fourth coats. Not entirely happy as u…”

22 posts 13 likes

2 months ago by ChrisF

Fairey Fisherman 27

“Finished painting the deck. 4 coats of gloss in the end after a fine sanding between the second and third and third and fourth coats. Not entirely happy as u…”

22 posts 13 likes

2 months ago by ChrisF

3. Updating the Wiesel: Almost done ("Tub" test complete)

“*A New video of a* _successful tub test_ of the major overhaul. I did have to swap out the radio to a Flysky receiver because the 6th channel on the Futaba w…”

6 posts 6 likes

2 months ago by LewZ

Put aside for the summer

“I had a house repair to do and family gathering and a holiday this month and through to August, so a few pictures to show where I am up to before taking a br…”

7 posts 12 likes

2 months ago by ColinJ2

“@EdW I worry about such things too especially with my 50 mph Spartan just about ready for it's lipo charged run, but build we must Ed! What rises from the as…”

6 posts 3 likes

2 months ago by jumpugly

“@GARTH Looking forward to the day when you and I can run our boats out on patrol together.”

15 posts 2 likes

2 months ago by Ronald

“@Northernflotsam Hi, Yes I started with Fusion 360 so maybe I will have another look at it. Its just a matter of keeping at it so one does'nt forget the icon…”

2 months ago by IanL1

“@robertl Hello, Thanks for the message. With regards to photographs of the finished boat, I am sorry but I have been unbale to finish the model due to ill he…”

16 posts 1 like

2 months ago by firefighter

Modelling gundalow

“https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/tomarack/album/gundalow Here you can find photos from building the model and from sailing on the lake in the park. Sorry for the u…”

96 posts 9 likes

2 months ago by tomarack

Davits installed, radio equipment installed.

“Hi y’all. I got the davits and railings made up and installed last weekend and radio gear installed also. Nothing too mind bending, but I had to make a chang…”

12 posts 15 likes

3 months ago by Cashrc

“@Nick-Ward Looks great on the water - just about scale speed I would say. My original was much slower originally thanks to the power (and budget) options of …”

3 months ago by Razor1955

“What size linear servos are you looking for?”

3 months ago by ChrisF

"F" Clamp now available on Thingiverse

“I posted this clamp on line for anyone to download for free. This also includes instructions. Lew https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7360636”

5 posts 13 likes

3 months ago by LewZ

“Absolutely stunning. Nice job! I like the open look on the main deck with the exposed boiler. Looks like many of the small river boats that traveled the sout…”

3 posts 4 likes

3 months ago by LewZ