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Re: Alwyn Vintcent Build

“Very nice model, you do great work.”

3 posts 7 likes

7 years ago by RonH

Re: Tug Boat Alwyn Vintcent

“Hi Alan, I would post them in your build log. You could also explain the process from start to finish on how you went from photos to completed model. Martin555.”

9 posts 18 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

“Way to technical for me Stephen. Good luck. Martin555.”

22 posts 25 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

“Hi Doug Superstar thanks for that sounds so simple At both ends of the shaft I have a thrust washer and nut does that sound right? Yeah managed to remember t…”

3 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by neilmc

“The Geo.W Washburn was a fun build going together well.The one thing I would like to have done is to put lighting on but the structure is not adaptable to do…”

2 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

“The Cobra was started by one of the members of my boat club.After starting the build by mounting the frame on a building board he became ill and sold it to m…”

2 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

Has this happened to you

“A man was asked if he had a problem with falling down.No he said I fall down get backup no problem. Rick”

26 posts 116 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

Re: DUMAS 1930 Chris-Craft Mahogany Runabout, KIT No. 1230

“Hi I can echo redpmg, the brushed battery drill motors have armature windings to give a high torque at low speed and will drain a battery very quickly. They …”

5 posts 15 likes

7 years ago by roycv

HMS AMAZON PLANS & INSTRUCTION

“Yes that is correct. It is a Dean's model. The Amazon came with no plans or instructions. To order these from Dean's is a fair bit of cash. Thought someone i…”

3 posts 4 likes

7 years ago by Ronald

Re: Harbour Pilots Boat

“Looks great, nice job.”

2 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by RonH

Re: Joanne Ipswich (Thames Barge )

“Nothing wrong with having a 1/32 barge, Jacko. If you look at my harbour you will see that I have one of each size plus a 1/32 motor barge. Also I have, near…”

5 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

“Thank you for the reset .The account I set up for rgroff7@cogeco.ca and cobra looks like still active .With the reset I will not need this account. Rick”

16 posts 13 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

“Stephen is already looking at the problem now. Odd that this has happened to Rick twice now! Cheers, Doug”

7 years ago by RNinMunich

“Hi, I have posted on your other thread. Martin555.”

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: HMS Cottesmore

“Thank you, I am glad you like her Michael. Martin555.”

17 posts 24 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Ready to be water tested

“Bathtub is too small to properly give this a water test. Once our pond is open for use, it will be water tested.”

9 posts 58 likes

7 years ago by Ronald

Re: RO-marine najade

“Wow!! Made in only 10 days. Nice job. The wood decks look good. Well done. Martin555.”

2 posts 2 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: U.S.S. Winston Churchill

“Hi Michael, Very nice clean lines. A job well done. Martin555.”

2 posts 3 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

“Michael. PM sent to you. Martin555.”

6 posts 10 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Grosery Shopping

“Although I haven't been out, apart from the hospital twice a week, Alice has been shopping each week. She tells me that she hasn't had to queue this last cou…”

3 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Type 45 destroyer

“This is my type 45 destroyer HMS dragon in 1/96 scale, it is a sirmar semi kit, the model took me 6 months to build, it did include some 3d printed fittings …”

7 years ago by Michael metcalf

“Looks great, like the weathering.”

5 posts 3 likes

7 years ago by RonH

“Yes when I got the steam plant I ran it in for 15 min. finding that the engine was leaking steam had to send it back.When the engine returned I tested again …”

3 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

A time to remember and reflect.

“I'm sat watching the celebrations on TV, my better half recorded it. We have an awful lot to be thankful for in these troubled times.”

3 posts 12 likes

7 years ago by mturpin013

“I do enjoy the site and find it more needed under these times as this site keeps us close to the friends we make replying to posts. Rick”

3 posts 18 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

Re: New Parts Cut

“see: pocketship in the small boats monthly website PocketShip Particulars Length 14′ 10″ Beam 75″ Draft, board up 16″ Draft, board down 36" Sail area 148 sq …”

10 posts 81 likes

7 years ago by Ronald

Re: Miranda engine

“Yes I do use butane to fire the boiler.Thank you Rick”

3 posts 2 likes

7 years ago by Newby7

Prop Shaft Support and Water Scoop

“Here is best explanation of a stuffing box Harbor models is in California but I would think Cornwall models would have it. Harbor models makes them and sells…”

10 posts 13 likes

7 years ago by bruce1946

Italeri S38 Schnellboot colours

“Hi Doug, Thanks for information it led me to: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2018/03/in-boxed-italeris-schnellboot-s-38-in.html Seems to have a lot of box …”

6 posts 16 likes

7 years ago by Spock66

Thinking out loud

“What a brilliant way of putting it. I echo your superb sentiments exactly. Keep going all and keep asking to give help.”

2 posts 12 likes

7 years ago by Spock66