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“Tom, is this a "sleep -a-board", if so, what a hoot! Great pics of the details. Thanks for all of the pics.”

61 posts 85 likes

7 years ago by RedRider

Painting Models

“Thanks for pointing this out. I paint landscapes in oil and know how to paint things at distance, but never thought to apply that to scale boats. Great tip! Joe”

2 posts 6 likes

7 years ago by Joe727

Photos to Paper Mock-Up

“Hi Ron, Ref:- "Maybe I should change the subject title" You could move this to the build blogs section. Looking good, well done. Martin555.”

27 posts 52 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: Delay timer for air pump on exhaust smoke for start-up effect.

“Re- She picked up speed pretty quickly for her size. She gets up and goes with 12,750 horse-powers' worth of 3 Bristol Proteus turbines Martin. Not to bad fo…”

6 posts 8 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

“Thanks Nerys. I've just taken delivery of the 'craft snips' as recommended by Fred and initial tests show they are up to the job so far. I will bear your sug…”

8 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by cormorant

“Rescue tug is based on Springer tug plans for the hull and drive. The superstructure is scratch build with polystyrene. Constructed to assist in recovering s…”

7 years ago by Joe727

RC Sailing :- " Sea Rover "

“" Sea Rover " - Model of the "Sea Queen" which was the 1961 Off shore Power Boat race winner. - Listen to full narration from Buxton Model Boat Club member D…”

7 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: Upnor, Thames Sailing Barge

“Only just seen this post , great to see she survived ,when on mooring at lower upnor went on her a lot.”

17 posts 36 likes

7 years ago by ropeburn123

Submarine Ballast Tank question

“Thanks Graham. I will test the unit with an upgraded solenoid on the empty side this weekend.”

5 posts 7 likes

7 years ago by MouldBuilder

“It really is so simple to program from the radio tx/rx! The HK website states: The ESC can be programmed through your radio using the intuitive cycle menu or…”

7 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by G6SWJ

“Hi Phill and other resolute fanatics. Fascinating topic here. I am not a Radio Ham but was Merchant Navy Radio Officer in my youth and can confirm the meanin…”

8 posts 13 likes

7 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Turnigy 120amp Watercooled ESC

“Hi, I don't know if this will help. https://youtu.be/2HIVAl8TBT0 Martin555.”

16 posts 2 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Dragon Force 65 Transmitter?

“These work fine Keep it. My DF 95 has one in it Been running 2 years now No Problem”

6 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by Ianh

ESC PROGRAMMING

“looks like a good idea' if I have trouble Ill this method, that's when I get to that stage!”

2 posts 4 likes

7 years ago by mturpin013

“Thanks Jerry, would like to hear of your progress, Just checked the Turningy /HK ESC programming chart and see the default settings are: 1 - 2, 2 - 2, 3 -5, …”

13 posts 15 likes

7 years ago by Rowen

Re: my fleet in the pool

“Terrific fleet !”

3 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: Motor Anti-Submarine Boat

“Many thanks for that info Steve, will give him a call and see what's available. Cheers, Pete”

7 posts 20 likes

7 years ago by Rookysailor

Alternative Deck Planking

“Thats a good tip Joe. Thank you. Martin555.”

13 posts 41 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: PS Enterprise

“I just found the NMA Website, so I have the dimensions, thanks. Joe”

3 posts 3 likes

7 years ago by Joe727

Mini Metal Lathe

“I have not bought a milling machine as of yet, don't have the budget right now. That Warco looks good, particularly the 600w motor and the 4 jaw chuck, both …”

8 posts 11 likes

7 years ago by Joe727

“Funny you should mention bent prop shafts! I had a big fall out with Ron Dean over the very same thing. Having bought the kit and upgrade from him I found th…”

8 posts 19 likes

7 years ago by cormorant

Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club

“Hi Ken, Just noticed that you have been promoted to commissioned rank. Many congratulations. Yes, we have been very unfortunate with the constant stream of w…”

7 years ago by Nerys

HMS Dreadnought (S101)

“Hi Andy, sure looks like Dreadnought to me, no signs of 'elongation'. Cheers Doug”

4 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: HMS CAMBELTOWN

“Thank you. Yes, I understand that she was a very unmanageable ship due to the layout of the prop shafts and the props turned the opposite way to the British?…”

7 posts 16 likes

7 years ago by cormorant

“Nice one Cash. Looks good.”

21 posts 83 likes

7 years ago by MouldBuilder

Re: RC Sailing - " PIPER 2 " Car Ferry / Landing Craft

“I would liked to have seen the Bow door in action, But again very nice from Dean. Well done. Martin555.”

2 posts 4 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Fittings for Aerokits RAF tender

“Have a little faith Nerys LOL!!!! Martin555.”

26 posts 45 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Crewe and District Model Boat Club

“Nice Logo !”

2 posts 2 likes

7 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: Freeman 22 Norfolk broads’ cruiser

“As I said some months ago, a super little boat which I am sure your grandson will love. Let's hope it eventually encourages him to want to build his own mode…”

12 posts 26 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Flysky TH9X with OpenTX and AFHDS-2A

“Thanks for your answer, yes, I was binding the devices several times, and I agree with you, just changing the module everything should work, but the reality …”

5 posts 3 likes

7 years ago by Escrich