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Re: riva aquarama

“Thanks Martin, That makes sense. Sounds like a Tank/Normal mix switch Cheers, Doug”

13 posts 63 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

Epoxy glazed portholes.

“This does work well Colin, I did the same thing on my Maiami and MTBs' Billings portholes about 12yrs ago, and used UHU glue poured in, with cling film on th…”

4 posts 10 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Ready for Launch

“Hi Steve. Glad to see the painted figure on the stern. I attach a picture of his brother on the stern of one of my boats. Regards Bill.”

20 posts 242 likes

7 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Afraid in Canada

“Apology accepted PP I like a man who's big enough to say 'Oops! Sorry'. Cheers, Doug”

12 posts 44 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

SHG Model Supplies

“That's very kind of you. I looked on Hobbies site and couldn't find them but have found other suppliers of timing pulleys and belts. The ones I got from SHG …”

11 posts 15 likes

7 years ago by ianed57

“Absolutely superb build. A boat to be proud of. Congratulations Bill”

16 posts 26 likes

7 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Wooden Deck Planking

“Hi Pete and Doug. Many thanks for the heads up re this. Looking into both avenues now. Regards Bill”

4 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Model Boat Shows

“I cannot answer the question but I do hope so. I was looking forward to going to the Warwick show this year. Surprising for me, the better half said she woul…”

7 years ago by MouldBuilder

AIRBOAT (ELECTRIC)

“I had a hull sitting round under the hose for a number of years and decided the lockdown was a good time for a new project (ie complete it) Finally finished …”

7 years ago by jbkiwi

Radio Frequencies 24MHz

“27MHz 26.965 Not in England 26.975 All Models 26.985 Not in England 26.995 All Models 27.005 Not in England 27.015 Not in England 27.025 All Models 27.035 No…”

7 years ago by eejoe

Brushed Motor Controllers

“When it comes to brushed motors, there are many controllers you can buy that do forward and reverse for model boats. These controllers work using a pulsed vo…”

7 years ago by eejoe

R c what to buy

“Turnigy and Frsky do very reasonable 6 channel sets for less than £50. I have both and have no problems with either. Look at the Hobbyking web site to see th…”

4 posts 12 likes

7 years ago by MouldBuilder

“Nice bit of machine work. I bet you can't wait to get out there and play with your new machines LOL!! Martin555.”

61 posts 143 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

1970 Super Ariston

“Hi Doug, I have a sneaky suspicion you ain't German and I ain't American ? but I have more than once stated I have an exceptionally long ego, so I thank you …”

14 posts 19 likes

7 years ago by fudi50

34.5" crash tender brushless motor set up

“There are some useful articles in the 'How to' section of this website on basic wiring for the receiver, ESC and motor. It is also worth looking in the on-si…”

8 posts 15 likes

7 years ago by Graham93

Re: Lockdown creation number three

“http://www.dutchclassicboat.nl/en/platbodem/schokker1225/ https://maritimemodelmuseum.blogspot.com/2016/11/tholesene-hoogardutch-fishing-boat.html”

12 posts 34 likes

7 years ago by Ronald

Re: H.s.l. High speed launch

“Thanks very much for the information on the aerial construction and function and your pics. of various HSL 100s. Other than my fairly brief connection with R…”

13 posts 31 likes

7 years ago by nasraf

Model Boat building 1905 style

“Alice and I have several old technical books on all sorts of subjects and we can't help noticing how much more the average person was assumed to be capable o…”

4 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Re: Noobie Question

“Hi Joe, Many thanks for your thoughts, I've had a good think about this, using all the one manufacturer makes a lot of sense, especially for a first timer, a…”

35 posts 98 likes

7 years ago by billmcl61

SY Minnow water test

“Ian, Enjoyed the photos and videos, thanks. Joe”

46 posts 134 likes

7 years ago by Joe727

Re: My Fire Boat

“Hi there, great looking boat. l also have a late 50's keil kraft 34.5 crash tender l am restoring. My dad built this boat originally with a small diesel engi…”

2 posts 7 likes

7 years ago by laurence

Scale crane fittings

“Scale crane fittings.Found a shop I have never seen before;had what I was looking for,although they are a bit bigger than I wanted,I think they will work.Unf…”

4 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by drspock

Loading video on to the site.

“It's best first uploaded to YouTube. Start with going here: https://www.youtube.com/upload Once uploaded, copy the video URL into a new post where it says "L…”

2 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by fireboat

HMS RODNEY 1/96th Build

“Doug, Don't think they, the RYA, could lower themselves to be interested in model yacht racing, but they seem to try to control everything else, oh for the d…”

77 posts 174 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

46"Wooden RAF Crash Tender

“Hi Ian, "I have a toilet cistern needs a new seal. Cost to me 50p But I have to call a Plumber GBP 75.00. Just as well we have two bathrooms!" Apart from a c…”

31 posts 51 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

Perkasa for sale

“Hi all, now things have started to relax somewhat, I'm back to work, travelling between Wirral and Crewe, so can now offer a drop off to Wirral or Cheshire (…”

4 posts 3 likes

7 years ago by pmdevlin

Website Downtime & Spam

“Stephen. Thank you and keep up the good work on this excellent site Bill.”

7 posts 31 likes

7 years ago by Scratchbuilder

“Well drspock, At least you have managed to post your first photo of her on the site. From what i can see you have done a good job. I hope we will get some up…”

12 posts 25 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

“Thought some may like to see this .Paddle boat on the Mississippi.”

7 years ago by Newby7

Re: hfm thames barge

“thanks for the info this is my 2nd barge so getting better each one i build so after a few more build's i might get it correct and just picked up the plans f…”

16 posts 98 likes

7 years ago by jacko