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“This project is on hold until I complete a new addition to my 'fleet', I guess. But, it will be restarted eventually. Cheers Murray.”

3 posts 12 likes

26 days ago by Avoca

“@ChrisF Yes, I will be using the same motor as I used in Rapier 1. It should drive this Swordsman 37 very nicely. Bob.”

8 posts 71 likes

30 days ago by zooma

Launching cradle

“To answer questions about launching the "beast", here are some pictures of the transporter. A Chevrolet extended van. The cradle consists of an 8 foot, rough…”

51 posts 545 likes

1 month ago by ToraDog

“@stevedownunder Hi Steve, supposed to be spring here also, but the weather's been rubbish lately, rain, showers, wind, fully overcast etc, so haven't been ab…”

23 posts 217 likes

1 month ago by jbkiwi

“I just purchased what I thought was a great deal, only to find out that the instruction book is missing. Blueprints only show so much. Is there anyway to cop…”

9 posts 137 likes

1 month ago by JimP1

“Thats cool sir, very cool. Please keep us posted on her progress!!”

4 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by Cashrc

“@Chum444 .. Thank you for the comment. I was of the same train of thought years ago. After watching the local Aircraft Flying club and some of the " Bumps a …”

2 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by muddy

“Vacume formed ABS ? Col”

4 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Robert E Lee steam boat RC conversion

“Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the paddles to. Added a b…”

1 month ago by Hhager2

All she truly needs now is ballast and a prop!

“Hi y’all. It’s been a bit since my last update. I’ve got about 2 weekends of work done, plus I took 3 days off to prepare for my colonoscopy this past Friday…”

15 posts 123 likes

1 month ago by Cashrc

Kopy Kommander with Reverse on a Sea King ESC.

“Kopy Kommander with Sea King ESC and Reverse! Following the “pulsing” problems with my air cooled Surpass 120amp ESC, it was replaced with a water cooled 120…”

296 posts 822 likes

1 month ago by zooma

“Since this build blog was started, my other (better) Sportsman has now found a new owner in Tasmania. I wanted to share my good fortune in finding TWO origin…”

13 posts 40 likes

1 month ago by zooma

“A Stone on a String. This is all you need to know about the weather. Bob.”

11 posts 17 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Adding Strakes to Older Finished Models.

“Add Strakes. Some of the older boats that I have salvaged and rebuilt, or restored have had new strakes added to the hulls, even though they were never fitte…”

1 month ago by zooma

“@Schmango Fantastic! Now that’s a flashy race boat! Planes beautifully and turns on a dime! Awesome job Murray!!!”

24 posts 98 likes

1 month ago by jumpugly

“Bob the detail is so crisp Col”

4 posts 25 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

“@stevedownunder You said it well, Stephen, and thank you for sharing your working methods and results.”

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1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@chugalone100 Hi I love those sails really nice. I make my own sails not as good I have to say, but have you tried spray starch to stiffen the material both …”

8 posts 79 likes

1 month ago by roycv

“@IAndyB2, agree with Andy, The keel needs to be reinforced both sides as it is not man enough for the job. I altered the sail suite on my Bella as I had seve…”

3 posts 11 likes

2 months ago by roycv

“@AndyB2 Andy, this is really coming together beautifully. The hull may look a little rough at this stage, but the lines and overall shape look excellent, and…”

12 posts 68 likes

2 months ago by chugalone100

Initial Painting of Crew

“They do need some detailing - as well as some "weathering"”

21 posts 176 likes

2 months ago by AndyB2

“@luckyduck Thanks! I’m really pleased with how it turned out.”

38 posts 362 likes

2 months ago by peterbro

“That brings back some memories. I remember seeing the Collie Yacht kit in the window of Cyril Howes in Bath (Somerset) when they had a large model department…”

8 posts 16 likes

2 months ago by zooma

“@Ronald the weathered boat is one I found on the internet, mine is the grey one which is primer.”

10 posts 57 likes

2 months ago by EdW

“@chugalone100 Which owner are you are you representing in your model? The working tow version or the private version?”

68 posts 426 likes

2 months ago by Ronald

“@Madwelshman Will, just checked and I did get them from Harry amongst a number of other drawings. Easy enough to get them printed at the required size. I'd l…”

17 posts 27 likes

2 months ago by ChrisF

“@Nick-Ward Lovely work on the Sea Urchin Nick. I have a SLEC kit ready to start but will explore your approach of using balsa rather than the materials provi…”

9 posts 58 likes

2 months ago by DJW

“A HUGH thank you for this feedback Looking at the videos, it seem a lot of work, but I have done some model making previously (but not R/C boats). Any other …”

6 posts 12 likes

2 months ago by Steve Wales

“@Plivez Excellent build Peter More power to your slicer. Do you need to use Acetone or Dichloromethane (Ugh) to smooth the surface? Congrats to the Missus as…”

18 posts 136 likes

2 months ago by RNinMunich

“@EdH Hi, I have the 34.5 inch Aerokits Crash Tender. I got it for Christmas in 1968 when I was 15. It's not in the best of conditions. I going to start resto…”

48 posts 471 likes

2 months ago by VictorC