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Richardson/Southampton Smoke Generator

“I am putting the tyres onto the tug now... A fiddly job. I intend to do an few changes to improver the manoeuvrability in reverse. A gent on YouTube did this…”

23 posts 26 likes

6 years ago by Gone Gone Gone

“I can't remember who it was, but I recall reading in the book of his circumnavigation in a small yacht, somebody performing an appendectomy on himself. Cheer…”

23 posts 50 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

New hull for my boat Nora

“Due to the high amount of inner components, was necessary for me to exchange the first hull by a bigger one, maintaining the super structure, not yet finishe…”

6 years ago by Escrich

Simple Smoke Generator

“Just the sort of info I am looking for. I can add a little about burning out coils. The coil material is probably a Nickel or tungsten alloy chosen not to ox…”

6 posts 28 likes

6 years ago by Gone Gone Gone

“Agreed I do enjoy reading the posts and the information that is posted from everyone.Most of all I enjoy the humor in the posts. Rick”

4 posts 5 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Elco PT boat 80'

“Thanks for the Postings. Well I did find the information in a pdf document called ' 02-Elco_Parts_Catalog_S-Pass'. at www.ptboatforum.com '- Digital Microfil…”

6 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by CB90

Re: Farmile d images of mast set up

“Go for it Pete You know you'll regret it if you don't And now you know you can build her in a variety of variants. You could even build the different fitting…”

7 posts 12 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

“Just had to do some think since March 2020 so started a scratch built Chris Craft Constellation . Plans came from vintage model plans . I replace motor as on…”

6 years ago by GARTH

Re: 3D Printed Tug.

“Really has come a long way. I am waiting for my printer to arrive. Long learning curve then. Looks really good.”

6 posts 49 likes

6 years ago by MouldBuilder

New Drive System

“Thank You Sir. I agree with your suggestion. I also recognize the plan that you included, as i have been following your progress. You did a fine job on the F…”

3 posts 4 likes

6 years ago by sjkraft

Model Boat Find.

“Well I believe there are about 50 that are complete, but could be more as there are still parts of my store areas that haven't been accessed by me since 2013…”

24 posts 77 likes

6 years ago by Colin H

“Hi Chris, I think she looks very good on the water, and not blasting around like a speed boat. Martin555.”

12 posts 25 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

“Sounds right about it being suitable for the R/C car and semi-truck market as they all use 540 motors. My trucks have the sport-tuned 33t 540 Tamiya Motors i…”

6 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Caldercraft Speed Controler.

“Dear All. Thank you for the great response to this problem and over the course of the next couple of days I will investigate all suggestions. As always this …”

8 posts 15 likes

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

" Robbe Estelle "

“Buxton Model Boat Club member Barry Cook sails his "Robbe Estelle" at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.”

6 years ago by philcaretaker

“Sorry forgot to add. Esc should work on any channel that the esc is plugged into on your receiver. Kevin”

15 posts 19 likes

6 years ago by kevinsharpe

“I think I have the answer to these parts. The Model Dock yard has eyebolts that may be the right size and shape. Thanks to everyone for your help. Stay safe!”

9 posts 11 likes

6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

“This was the first model I ever built, it never occurred to me that the wood might have already been treated, so I just gave it a coat of sealer anyway. She'…”

2 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

New motor for Volantex Atomic speedboat.

“" it has lasted a long time so I am happy with the boat, and the performance is stunning." If that's the case Robert why risk burning her up with "a more bee…”

2 posts 3 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

“Just for information the Turnigy Receiver Controlled Switch are in stock with Hobby King £7.05”

6 years ago by mturpin013

Re: Thames Barge

“Your Speedline model barge looks very good in the water and looks as if she is sailing extremely well. I've always thought that this design was a bit small t…”

2 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Re: Chris Craft Constellation

“Great job Garth, she looks really nice on the water. JB”

2 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Recent Promotions

“"Recent Promotions section"! Is well done! I really like the Add-on to the website! Well Done, Stephen! Cheers, Ed”

3 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by figtree7nts

HMS Havoc (DRIU)

“Thanks Martin. I really enjoyed watching it.”

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6 years ago by MouldBuilder

Very nearly two Fleet Admirals.

“You're right Nerys. I think I'll call mine `Doug's Münchener Mampf´. (Doug's Munich Munch!) It's delicious, but VERY filling Mächtig, as they say around here…”

77 posts 175 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

“After a number of days doing other things and being put off working on the HSL due to finding that a couple of the frames I had cut by estimating the form, t…”

8 posts 28 likes

6 years ago by nasraf

Coming about using a bowsprit.

“Ron, In my opinion, the rig you have doesn't look balanced with the hull. You might find she sails better without the staysail. Sailing to windward, she shou…”

9 posts 13 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

3 brushless motors on one channel ?

“He he! I was waiting for something like this JB #1 "(especially with brushed motors- 15A seems excessive)" Let's get this out the way straight away. The ques…”

8 posts 15 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Hobbywing 90A ESC

“Hi Graham, Thanks for your fantastic reply! I will probably play with it on the bench initially,with a new insight. Doc.”

12 posts 16 likes

6 years ago by drspock

Almost out of lock down dinner.

“We are not even out of the first stage of covid-19 and there is talk of the second stage.Not sure of what the new normal will be as we all are still in for t…”

34 posts 58 likes

6 years ago by Newby7