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Re: The "Orca" from Jaws 1975 scale 1:14

“Many thanks Bill, will try and get out again later this week and take some more shots!”

11 posts 27 likes

7 years ago by Skydive130

Re: connectors for upper cabins (Water/ Electrical)

“I am using 1/8 ID connectors on small boats, on the fire boat, i use 3/8" ID hose connectors. I seem to recall ordering them from a distributor in Bellevue, …”

8 posts 14 likes

7 years ago by Umi Ryuzuki

“Now that certainly looks like a beast of a boat Doug, what size is she, really looks good on the water will look forward to the blog history, don't leave it …”

27 posts 62 likes

7 years ago by Rookysailor

Re: Steam Launch with Outboard Motor!!

“Hi Doug, I finally figured out how to open this - it was well worth persevering with, this has a real feel good factor especially with the music and I like h…”

10 posts 16 likes

7 years ago by billmcl61

battery drill motor

“Ooops! Sorry Another Senior moment Red Think I'd better retire (again) when I hit 20,000 ranking points Admiral Martin: stand ready to take over Fleet Comman…”

54 posts 123 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

“Three to stbd two to port! Wouldn't they go round in circles!!?? Beefiest guys to port if you please! No wonder your Dad installed a motor A nice memento Col…”

2 posts 7 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: The Coromandel

“Thanks JB I thought you would know the details and the number on the boat is genuine. After doing this bit of research I came across a book " The RAF Airsea …”

8 posts 14 likes

7 years ago by nasraf

Re: Steam engine

“That steam engine looks as if it has a displacement lubricator. Messy but unavoidable. The principle is that steam forces STEAM OIL +/-600W to the cylinders …”

5 posts 6 likes

7 years ago by Ianh

“The videos and photos part of member ranks only refer to media gallery posts. The full descriptions did used to be "video gallery" and "photo gallery" as the…”

9 posts 19 likes

7 years ago by fireboat

46" Crash Tender weight

“Mike, remember that you've got to get your boat in and out of the water. You might want to think about some lifting straps that will help you launch and retr…”

13 posts 19 likes

7 years ago by robbob

Lockdown reading.

“Nerys, my son got my copy from, York Military Books. It was £13.99 including postage. RRP. £19.99. So don't get ripped off. I never realised there was so man…”

4 posts 4 likes

7 years ago by Colin H

“Andy, You will to keep an eye in her and test it every time before you go out just incase she has made it sound like an eighteen year old dolly bird LOL!! Ma…”

17 posts 49 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: Swim Head Stumpy Thames Barge

“Very nice Nerys, let's hope you are able to give her a maiden voyage soon.”

5 posts 13 likes

7 years ago by ianed57

“Graham TV1 STEAM ENGINE as the engine sits left is the prop side and the lever is in the up position the center post has notches in for speed control as the …”

7 years ago by Newby7

Latest government advice

“Jb, I did a lot of Tinny Bashing when i was younger but mine had ring pulls LOL!!! Martin555.”

35 posts 53 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Mast for the Valsheda

“I am about to make the mast for the VALSHEDA I am building, it started as an active sailing model, but has evolved into a static display one. Originally it h…”

7 years ago by nasraf

Re: Type 23 frigate

“Many hours well spent Michael. A pleasure to see. Martin555.”

4 posts 7 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Chris Craft Constellation

“I think my Chris Craft is becoming a piece of furniture as I like the stained wood look rather than painted .Remade rudder as it was to short inside model & …”

7 years ago by GARTH

“Yes Red, It was great to have the opportunity to spend two years like that and the beauty of it was that I was being paid. Although I built models as a kid, …”

9 posts 22 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Damen Stan 4207 Plans

“I do plan on doing a build blog for this one”

9 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by Michael metcalf

Re: (Naval Ship) Schnellboat

“Hi Pete. Thank you. The smoke generator is made by a chap called Colin Graham. (I attach a photo of his leaflet that came with it)I think the telephone numbe…”

4 posts 16 likes

7 years ago by Scratchbuilder

“I like it, could be used for other things. Martin555.”

5 posts 3 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Any idea what it is?

“This is the type of boat I meant”

9 posts 8 likes

7 years ago by redpmg

Re: Maid of the LOCH

“Its a great looking boat - you can be proud of her - scratch building may be hard - but its quite amazing to see something you have created come to life- tha…”

7 posts 15 likes

7 years ago by redpmg

“The Artkit Cutty Sark was given to me by a friend.It was a gift that he was going to build but never got around to as he down sized his home and had no where…”

4 posts 6 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

Beyond the pale

“Aha! You mean Kim Dotcom I guess JB. No, guy I'm thinking of was a little earlier - I think.”

9 posts 32 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

“Hi Lee. I would say it's definitely an original Lesro (Les Rowell) Harbour Pilots Boat that's had an I/C engine previously. Two of us on this site are buildi…”

12 posts 22 likes

7 years ago by robbob

Re: "Flora" Test

“Hi Sky, Here are the instructions that Doug has told me. I am assuming your computer is not a mac. To watch; ignore the Invalid File sign. Just click on it a…”

18 posts 97 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Coronavirus Towboat

“Nice work. A splash of colour will really bring her to life. Red and black are colours that are used regularly, but i think you should do what makes you feel…”

3 posts 13 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

What's the best brushed speed control?

“Hi, spelt the name of the speed esc wrong in my post it is a Sodial not Sodim️”

5 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by lindowbunny