Current project

Forum

“Acrylic paint has been used on the hull and deck structures. Wheelhouse, hatch covers, and other parts. Several applications of Minwax Polycrylic were applie…”

12 posts 73 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

Fiskebaten Trawler?

Forum

“Hey Dave! As a keen motorcyclist, cool trips are no problem for me! In June and July, my wife usually joins me on my camper van tours . . . But exceptions pr…”

23 posts 96 likes

8 months ago by Mike Stoney

Re: 1/16th Model Slipway Trent deck splitting

Blog

“When glueing plastics - and I believe the Trent has such a deck - you have at least 2 ways of approaching the issue - after ascertaining the chemistry of the…”

2 posts 2 likes

8 months ago by IGinBasel

Re: Victorian Steam Launch

Harbour

“Wonderful workmanship!”

6 posts 30 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

Re: Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club - March 1, 2026 meet

Media

“Yes Dave, is was the Helen kit. I bought it (2016?) partially built (up to the deck) but had to rip it apart to get the big dead battery out. Worst part was …”

6 posts 47 likes

8 months ago by LewZ

Sunday at the pond

Forum

“Very nice facility! Congratulations on acquiring & maintaining such a nice spot. Our club is lucky to have a very solid relationship with the City of Edina, …”

9 posts 34 likes

8 months ago by DWBrinkman

Faulty Spektrum TX

Forum

“I've just read from the beginning. I've had dxi6 for many years, well into double figs, I'm using dx8, gen 1 and gen 2, and nx8, with planes, so I know the t…”

15 posts 47 likes

8 months ago by pmdevlin

Re: Dole Aztec complete... Well almost!

Blog

“Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!”

11 posts 90 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Beamsville interior

Forum

“Ronald, Really good work, congratulations! Michel-C.”

7 posts 34 likes

8 months ago by Mike Stoney

How to secure acccess deck covers /hatches

Forum

“Hi Ronald, I like the push pin idea shown here on the Garry Web video that you provided the link for - there are some applications where this could be very u…”

12 posts 40 likes

8 months ago by zooma

KD Perkasa Class Drawings.

Forum

“Hi DenisA, I really enjoyed driving the big Perkassa when I was offered the opportunity - it was a real pleasure. It would be good to see some photos of your…”

5 posts 23 likes

8 months ago by zooma

HiTech Winch Drum

Forum

“If you want to get silly, this is how I did my stays'il winch”

12 posts 28 likes

8 months ago by RossM

Loganville in now lit up

Forum

“Beamsville and Loganville”

5 posts 20 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

Need help, I can't identify this beauty.

Forum

“Probably not Robbe or Graupner, most of their kits use ABS for the hulls, if you look closely you can see the fiberglass weave of the hull. I think she’s a o…”

10 posts 44 likes

8 months ago by Cashrc

Decent quality BRASS FITTINGS.

Forum

“Thanks Gary. Yes, I've done quite a lot of Internet searching on and off and is often the case can't find exactly what I want or if something close it's out …”

12 posts 54 likes

8 months ago by ChrisF

Testing LED diodes

Forum

“I worked with Tinkercad this morning and couldn’t figure out how to get a less voltage battery. But, tonight I was viewing the series by Ben Finio Ohm’s Law/…”

40 posts 142 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

Re: 3. Old Commodore / Graupner

Harbour

“Hello Friends! So, I've finally started making improvements to all the boats. I began with this Commodore (Michelle). New electronic relays, then also a repl…”

19 posts 117 likes

8 months ago by Mike Stoney

Re: SEMI SCALE 1953 EDSON SCHOCK 15FT DAY SAILER

Harbour

“I searched your build blog but found nothing”

8 posts 35 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

Model exhibition in Goes NL

Forum

“To all modelboat builders around the world and my special Swiss friend in particular THANK YOU for your support!!! It makes me very proud to serve this 121 y…”

7 posts 28 likes

8 months ago by hermank

Re: AIRBOAT No 2

Harbour

“Hi Rod, a few more pics of the layout, size is 800x460 (built to be a camera/rescue boat) ESC is in a waterproof box on the stbd side, ESC is an aircraft 40A…”

4 posts 18 likes

8 months ago by jbkiwi

decals

Forum

“I use Paint Shop Pro to design my decals. If you want white or any light color in the decal you have to use white decal paper. This does not allow the backgr…”

4 posts 14 likes

8 months ago by LewZ

OUR NEXT PROJECTS

Forum

“Wolle, That sounds like quite a project! The Wotan may be a “small restoration” in your words, but that’s a big model to bring back to life. Please keep us i…”

19 posts 106 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Upcoming Projects

Forum

“Low-cost option is a ZippKits SPRINGER tug from Florida. Complete for around US$100 or so, not a huge loss if something drastic happens Easy to assemble”

15 posts 42 likes

8 months ago by RodC

My next challenge

Forum

“This particular Ville does operate out of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. I have only placed the lights as given by the owner who stated I have displayed them corre…”

12 posts 40 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

Re: MS Tomahawk Tug

Harbour

“Yes, the on/off switch is mounted in the same spot where the stock switch was. The current switch is part of the new ESC setup.”

8 posts 39 likes

8 months ago by oefranz

two or one

Forum

“A couple of days ago "Chugalone100" asked, "In a twin-motor arrangement, is a throttle mixer required to properly coordinate differential thrust control, or …”

10 posts 57 likes

8 months ago by VictorC

Buxton Model Boat Club

Clubs

“Tug Boats / Trampers and Traders https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/videos/”

6 posts 10 likes

8 months ago by philcaretaker

Clube de Aeromodelismo de Setúbal

Clubs

“Is this club still active?”

7 posts 5 likes

8 months ago by PhilS1

RESTORING MODELS

Forum

“Trev The Gatling gun parts were supplied by Model Expo. Here is a link: https://www.modelexpo-online.com/products/guns-of-history-ms4010-civil-war-gatling-gu…”

13 posts 84 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Re: 3D printed tugboat

Blog

“This tug is awesome JS. Online I've noticed online that some 3D prints are getting huge!”

3 posts 17 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly