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Why do we still use Knots Go Question for todays Question

“Why “knots” exist at all Before engines, sailors measured speed using a log line: A rope with knots tied at regular intervals A wooden board (the “log”) toss…”

1 post 11 likes

8 months ago by GARTH

“Wonderful workmanship Garth!!!”

4 posts 15 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Sailing at Madrid

“WOW — that Guardia Civil model is loaded with details! That’s what I call a meticulous modeler”

12 posts 33 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Re: Model Shipways

“Garth! I almost picked up two of these from an "old style" hobby store I stumbled into for my giant C-2 Cargo ship. Their scale was just about right, but the…”

4 posts 11 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

LED – SERIES AND PARALLEL CIRCUITS – FLASHING CIRCUITS - Compendium of information

“In order to facilitate research and understanding of a topic that is widely discussed in dynamic naval models, i.e. LED lighting, I am inserting the followin…”

8 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

“https://model-boats.com/places/159224”

8 months ago by philcaretaker

Crosby Model & Hobby Show

“I was only thinking this morning that I must find the date for this. I really enjoyed last year's show.”

8 months ago by ColinJ2

construction Boat Mr Kim film fifth element

“There's certainly some detail work in that!”

2 posts 10 likes

8 months ago by ChrisF

Re: Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club

“In case anyone missed it, that bridge to the floating dock is the one in the video (recently posted) of my towboat pushing the barge under it. Lew”

3 posts 20 likes

8 months ago by LewZ

Re: 1008 tug mods

“1008 tugs, Beautiful little tug you’ve got there. I love what you did with the controls and lights. You might say you don’t have the building skills, but you…”

3 posts 16 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Led Resister chart

“If you ever wanted to know resistor values & voltage, here is a chart that might help( Black-0)(Brown-1)(red-2)(orange-3)(yellow-4)(green-5)(blue-6)(violet-7…”

8 months ago by GARTH

Clinker Style kit

“I did break a couple though when I caught them with my hand, was able to glue the back together. It was a very satisfying build, well designed kit and all go…”

5 posts 11 likes

8 months ago by neilw

The tools/equipment of the ship modeler.

“Guys, I chose the Proxxon, thanks to everyone who gave me advice and information.”

96 posts 450 likes

8 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Jumpugly: Your father’s model is truly outstanding…more than craftsmanship, it feels like a piece of his spirit lives in it. I think many of us are quietly l…”

27 posts 275 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

“I bought a pack of 100 of those spouts, they work fantastically and prevent the cyno from drying out”

10 posts 32 likes

8 months ago by EdW

Prostates! Get a blood test.

“Good to hear it was found in time Luckyduck. We men tend to be a dismissive of illness but from my own experience, prostate cancer can creep up on you. Succe…”

12 posts 108 likes

8 months ago by Razor1955

Scratch built paddle boat project for sale.

“Scratch built paddle boat project for sale. This is a project that I received from a friend and cannot complete this as I have to many other projects. Many h…”

8 months ago by RonH

Re: SMS Emden plus maiden video

“Yes sorry it was a typo and thanks for letting me know . My phone always says a damn "b" to it and as I type at 100mph amd often at 4am I never notice”

11 posts 28 likes

8 months ago by HappyHaggis

Re: Cruise/ferry ship mk2

“Bit more progress in the last 48 hours. That's all her part's now printed. Next it's sanding along with filler time and then more sanding. Propulsion system …”

4 posts 19 likes

8 months ago by HappyHaggis

Re: Towboat pushing a large barge.

“Did the giant foot on the dock give it a way? I enjoy watching the real towboats pushing their "tow" LIVE (hence "towboats in the US) through the locks, espe…”

4 posts 26 likes

8 months ago by LewZ

Re: Fishing Trawler build

“Superb refurb you have put my Deans Marine Tradition to shame.”

8 posts 52 likes

8 months ago by BruceM

Re: DF95 Training

“It is the second-most-raced under the American Model Yacht Association—number one is the Soling 1 Meter.”

3 posts 6 likes

8 months ago by Hsailer

Re: January Update

“Hi Chum, no I do not as the servo tray strengthens the rear wall when stuck and the deck makes the hull rather rigid if I do strengthen it would just be a si…”

8 posts 29 likes

8 months ago by Heners2332

Re: Edelweiss 65

“The decor on the DF65 and the DF95 race boata are decals I designed and had printed. The International and US DF65/95 class rules do not allow any "waxing" o…”

4 posts 9 likes

8 months ago by oefranz

“This is my DF95 racing boat, which we race at the Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club.”

8 months ago by oefranz

“Well spent the day in the clubhouse scrubbing the dust off of the Atlantis and giving her a polish. Sails to clean next then sort out some wiring corrosion t…”

12 posts 49 likes

8 months ago by HappyHaggis

“Glad you’ve solved the problem. Now we’re ready to see some in-water photos. BTW, I would also put one drop of blue Locktite on the shaft. Once, I neglected …”

19 posts 73 likes

8 months ago by Chum444

KEITH BRAGG- PILOT 20 KIT

“A challenge for someone”

2 posts 5 likes

9 months ago by ColinJ2

“I’m not buying them, I was suspicious from the start, like $10 was too good of a bargain.”

10 posts 25 likes

9 months ago by Ronald

Re: Seaway tug boat

“Stephen, have you contacted “The Glasgow Maritime Museum, housed within the architecturally stunning Riverside Museum, is an absolute treasure trove, serving…”

5 posts 28 likes

9 months ago by Ronald