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“I suppose it's about time I 'signed the guest book' as I never got around to it way back in Jan 2016 when I first found this site. Better late than never At …”

7 years ago by robbob

Grain of Rice Build Challenge!

“Never mind I will put my pound in the RNLI box in our local shop. Cheers Colin.”

36 posts 92 likes

7 years ago by Colin H

Re: 1/2 Inch Springer.

“Hi Peter, Having the shakes comes in handy when sanding or shaking up paint LOL!!!! Martin555.”

6 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: (Pleasure Craft) Weekend Paradice

“thank you”

4 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by captaindoug1

“Yes it is good news .Thank you for the replies. Rick”

37 posts 169 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

Motor and Esc Wiring

“Martin the video from HobbyKing is ideal and I'll be doing that this weekend such an easy fix so thank you. JB I'm not sure whether my ESC is autocalibtratin…”

7 posts 10 likes

7 years ago by neilmc

RC Sailing :- 9th June 2020

“Out with the "Nippers" after lock down. Sailing - Wee Nips , Robbe Windstar & Century model yachts at Buxworth Basin - 9th June 2020. Enjoy life - Enjoy your…”

7 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: Century Yacht - another oldie !

“A couple of the local sailors have that yacht. Seem to sail well and they get a lot of enjoyment out of them.”

2 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by peterd

Digitally remastered classic - JJC Sound

“The first time I heard the JJC Sound System in a model it left me with a lasting memory. The bass profile (grunt) of the sound in my experience is unique to …”

7 years ago by G6SWJ

“This is a question of preference of individual modellers, 90%of my boats are wooden hulled. These I coat with very fine glass cloth and ezekote resin to give…”

2 posts 8 likes

7 years ago by Colin H

“Here are a couple of links for you to follow Martin - we expect the next one to be RC........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyHZXt_JDHQ https://www.youtube…”

35 posts 97 likes

7 years ago by redpmg

Re: Radio communication experiment

“"have no idea where you get the frequencies you list. Are they available or are you generating them." Hi Pete, Haven't checked yet but I assume that those ar…”

3 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Chris Craft Catalina

“Coming along nicely. Martin555.”

2 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

“"Martins micros" idle hands make small tugs. Great build again. Cheers Marky”

2 posts 3 likes

7 years ago by marky

“I like Titebond best for woodwork but last time I wanted glue, the shop only had Gorilla. I must say I haven't had any problems with it, but if anything, I t…”

3 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Re: 'Marge' On the move! Testing Testing.

“Tried what you did Doug (down loaded the vid and tried direct as you mentioned) but nothing happened, just sat there blank, - hence the 'magic roundabout' JB”

20 posts 372 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: RE RE 'MARGE' ON THE MOVE

“Thank you Jb. Martin555.”

2 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Stevenage Model Boat Club

“W E A R E B A C K! June 07 Update Sailing re-started today in a 'socially distanced' manner... within the current government guidelines of 6 people in a gath…”

7 years ago by jefferyHolmes

Re: First build attempt

“For your first build you are doing a great job. Keep it up. Martin555.”

6 posts 12 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Best way to hold small parts?

“I have added heat shrink to some tweezers and that is a big improvement. I have also ordered a set of reverse pliers. ( you can't have too many tools!) The s…”

12 posts 14 likes

7 years ago by bustedknuckles

HMS Victory display model.

“Brought another model a HMS Victory this is for display only on a shelf above my television, She was built by a good friend of mine who told me it took him q…”

7 years ago by Carlos

There is life in older rc sets.

“Hi Nasraf. I am interested in your vintage rc items. I have sent you a pm. I am always after interesting vintage rc and model boat stuff. Cheers Colin.”

15 posts 27 likes

7 years ago by Colin H

“Thank you for your nice comment Red. And thank you for the offer, but i am ok at the moment. Martin555.”

8 posts 22 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

“There was 182 built numbered up to 183 but no number 13 as it was considered an unlucky number. Good history at this link http://www.steamtugbrent.org/histor…”

7 posts 22 likes

7 years ago by ads90

More "Wee Nips"

“More "Wee Nips" - trying my new modified Wee Nip , rudder only with deck mounted equipment box.”

7 years ago by philcaretaker

“Let's hope so, is your information in any way a reflection of official thinking? Cheers, Nerys”

3 posts 2 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Re: Test Floats - Sea Trials

“You have been busy. They all look good.”

4 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by MouldBuilder

“Hi Martin, This is a very good link, everything is explained fully in simple terms, plus he has a load of other good videos. Bill”

5 posts 13 likes

7 years ago by billmcl61

“Hi Tony, Yes tried that, they are still advertising this boat but no longer manufacture this? Russell”

3 posts 6 likes

7 years ago by Boat660

American gunship?

“Hi all sold my HMS Hood as it was really too big to use due to my condition and brought a gunship think it is American let me know many thanks”

7 years ago by Carlos