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“Twin cylinder oscillating steam engine , make unknown flywheel is between cylinders which makes it unusual and i believe rare. £120.00”

6 years ago by chiffs

Re: Dumas MISS UNLIMITED KIT #1305

“This is a quick basic guide. For a hydro you should go brushless, as more efficient, more powerful, than similar size brushed motors. Generally avoid sensor …”

3 posts 3 likes

6 years ago by CB90

Re: CC Corvette

“Lovely model, and big with it! JB”

3 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

“No problem these days Nerys, You E-mail them the plans and specs. They post the finished articles back! Many companies round the world work that way today. C…”

6 posts 17 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Onwards with the circuit description

“" I have lost track of this" Don't think you're alone in that SimpleSailor!”

20 posts 54 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

“Well said Colin and I'm sorry the pubs aren't a little closer. Even if you were able to go a crowded pub may not be that good for you as the virus is still w…”

12 posts 23 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Re: RAF Class 100 HSL

“Beautiful. As others have said, more details would be welcome. Ian”

9 posts 17 likes

6 years ago by ianed57

Re: Aero Naut Jenny

“Lovely work sir, looks fantastic. Look forward to seeing pics of the next run. Chris”

15 posts 27 likes

6 years ago by ChrisB

Re: Dutch Towing Barge

“Hi Paul, I think a 3D printing blog would benefit quite a few members. Maybe you could include the use of the slicing software and explain how you cut the pa…”

12 posts 19 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Electronize speed controllers

“Hi I bought the board to prevent battery cross charge and discharge as I saw it advertised on the companies website. In all honesty I had not thought about i…”

57 posts 89 likes

6 years ago by kevinsharpe

Exhaust out let’s on a Farmile d

“Which boat? There are variations, both in location as well as the number of outlets. A wonderful reference book is Allied Coastal Forces of WW 2, Volume 1 by…”

6 years ago by ToraDog

Re: HMS Repulse.Hull strengthening and deck support.

“Thank you so much for all the valuable suggestions re the decking. I am spoilt now for ideas. I am away at the moment but on my return I will check out all t…”

15 posts 176 likes

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Maria Serra wooden barquentine

“Thank you for the update and good luck with the build. Rick”

15 posts 31 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Aero Naut Jenny

“1930 style American speed boat”

6 years ago by Rogerdotcom

Motor Tug Seahorse

“While I'm at it I have put up this video of my tug. I had been having problems with this and I completely replaced everything inside. Turns out the rudder se…”

6 years ago by ianed57

Re: St Canute Billing Boats Build Update

“Good luck Richard Odd description for those parts! For me part 836 is the base not 197!? Cheers, Doug”

14 posts 24 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

model boat shows

“Yes. let's hope it is able to go ahead. would be like a beacon in the dark night of covid. Cheers, Nerys”

4 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

“Hi Doug, The "significant differences" from a modelling perspective are really in the drivetrain. The Brave had 3 screws, the RTTL 2. This opened up a whole …”

17 posts 111 likes

6 years ago by Rowen

“She had a run out in the knap a week ago .... but will need the ballast adjusting to float correctly”

4 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Onemancave1

Re: A swarm of seaplane tenders

“What a sight, so many tenders together, feel sorry for the poor soul at the rear,he's getting buffeted from all the other boats wash Cheers, Pete”

3 posts 11 likes

6 years ago by Rookysailor

Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada

“Ron the tug looks good on the water nice job. Rick”

76 posts 169 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

“Video taken of the model under way”

6 years ago by Rowen

esc wiring help

“Folk don't seem to understand this problem. You would never connect a 2 cell battery directly in parallel with a 3 cell battery. At best one would charge the…”

8 posts 14 likes

6 years ago by Gone Gone Gone

SMBC - Aquacraft TS3 tunnel hull

“On the lake Aug 02, Aquacraft TS3 is powered by an OS21X nitro outboard... eventually flips on a turn”

6 years ago by Harvey Kitten

“Interesting to see a model of something like HMS Hood being built in the bread and butter method. I thought it was only used in smallish yachts. I remember m…”

11 posts 11 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

“Job well done and good luck in the race. Rick”

7 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Servo drive motor for a very small boat.

“Hi Ron, Maybe this might help. You will find that different servos will have slightly different pin configurations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUm2nj7te…”

6 years ago by Martin555

“I to would like to meet you.I find that no mater what I'm looking for or the question I ask you all want to help and do.To me it's like a friend you ask for …”

4 posts 20 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

“Not sure if this is a sign in with a post but this site has so much information and so many members helping in boat building and modeling . Rick”

6 years ago by Newby7

Medway Model Marine Society

“I visited the Historic Chatham Docks today and very good it was. When we arrived I saw I think, The Medway Model Marine Society ? at the Mast pond. Unfortuna…”

6 years ago by mturpin013