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Paddle Steamer Waverley

“There was an item on our local news with film of the boilers being manufactured,with any luck will be able to use my tickets in the summer.”

7 years ago by marky

Re: NON SMOKING EXHAUST WITH AIR INJECTION

“Hi Mike. I used 2 mini air pumps (3v) same as the one you are using, (1 per side) Drawing is of method used but without the smoke (as mentioned,- no room) an…”

12 posts 24 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

My hobby car group’s Toy Drive

“Love the collection of cars, my choice would be Corvette or Thunderbird.”

12 posts 24 likes

7 years ago by GaryLC

Getting stern right

“Sounds good Ron, Look forward to you'r future updates. Martin555.”

31 posts 65 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

“Hi Nerys On the late watch this evening Looks like Ro Ro is a tad older than we realise! Like 1851 and with trains and not road transport. Attached is a link…”

33 posts 51 likes

7 years ago by ikseno99

Graupner Closing

“As far as the treatment of animals go...I don’t care one eats in his/her country or culture, but if you kill it, don’t terrorize the poor animal nor let it s…”

27 posts 54 likes

7 years ago by Cashrc

Billings Samson 2

“Does anyone have any information about the actual vessel which Billing's modelled as the Samson 2?”

7 years ago by alan20

MFA 919D series geared electric motors

“My nearest model shop is about 60 or more miles away. Their only interest is drones. A few bits for model boats stocked, but no hope of any advice. I tried p…”

6 posts 12 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

“Hi Ron, and thanks for the reply, believe me when I say I was not criticising your actions as it is no business of mine. I am very pleased that you are into …”

26 posts 45 likes

7 years ago by GaryLC

Re: mini update

“Hi - I think he is talking about the pickup for the water cooling rather than the prop shaft? Chris”

5 posts 51 likes

7 years ago by ChrisF

WANTED Graupner Manhattan 74 *Please Read*

“Okay. I have private messaged you my mobile number. Text me and we can discuss”

12 posts 1 like

7 years ago by Jeanneau

Re-purposing an old Hull.

“"...in the 60s there were four model shops within walking distance from my house......I would catch the bus there most Saturdays and go and buy a kit to see …”

25 posts 65 likes

7 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Re: Rear deck test

“Hi Robbob, now you've asked... I have been 'distracted' with other projects - wasn't feeling confident about the skins for the 46" boat, didn't want to mess …”

8 posts 25 likes

7 years ago by Harvey Kitten

“Just knocked up camera jib for the gopro from an old tripod - Tried it in the Morning Mist !”

1 post 10 likes

7 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: Oceanic refit

“Hi Ian just seen your query. It is the qidi x pro printer that I’m using.had no problems with it, comes quickly from amazon. As this is the my first dealing …”

7 posts 13 likes

7 years ago by Elsrickle

LATEST SMOKER EXPERIMENTS, REDUCING SIZE & NEW BITS

“Re - As for "air collector" I suspect that the amount of air being pushed into the container by the fan . Probably correct in one part Mike, but it works fin…”

48 posts 61 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

LATEST SMOKER MODEL Y HOOKED TO TEST EXHAUSTS

“Hooked it up to test exhausts and set the voltage a bit higher (2.6v) to show a bit more smoke. It can go to 3.5V but the test V reg Buck wont handle it (I'v…”

7 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: LATEST SMOKER VERSION Y RUNNING

“Re - I have this feeling that you will start getting withdrawal symptoms when you Finish these experiments. Probably Martin, I'm starting to dream about smok…”

5 posts 6 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

“Hi Bryan, You will still need to keep the weight down low in you'r Shark. Also if you have the room you could always put the electrics in a small resealable …”

13 posts 14 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: Build now finished

“Very nice work, looks very smart! JB”

10 posts 61 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: (Naval Ship) PT 109

“Very confusing when you have a MTB and a HSL with the same number. Which MTB/MGB was lost in a fire some years ago ? - thought it was 102 ? Perhaps we are a …”

22 posts 37 likes

7 years ago by redpmg

“Or - simply send Fireboat a PM”

4 posts 2 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

LATEST SMOKER, E-CIG ELEMENT

“Excellent Ken, Looking forward to it. Martin555.”

79 posts 154 likes

7 years ago by Martin555

Re: SMOKER (OF SORTS) TESTING IN THE HSL

“Noticed that myself Nerys, perhaps he posted it in the smoke thread by mistake, and everyone just followed along? No idea really, - strange things happen occ…”

4 posts 6 likes

7 years ago by jbkiwi

Gauteng Model Boat Club

“There are now three threads with the title 'Gauteng Model Boat Club', would it not be possible for them all to be amalgamated into one, which is what I imagi…”

6 posts 6 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Algerine Class Minesweeper H.M.S. Pluto

“Seems we were both right!”

7 posts 9 likes

7 years ago by RNinMunich

Gauteng Model Boat Club

“I hate to be critical of one thing in such a wonderful display of models, but have you noticed that the 'African Queen' is flying the union flag upside down …”

6 posts 14 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Re: Model boat's push tug

“Plan arrived here too Jacko. Many thanks. Have to finish my current "JR More" project...last steam tug in South Africa.”

20 posts 47 likes

7 years ago by Joburg-sailor

Re: A Veron Thames Police Launch

“I remember this style of Thames Police launch from my barge sailing days in the fifties. I always found the river police very friendly, but whether that was …”

4 posts 19 likes

7 years ago by Nerys

Gancia Dei Gancia

“This boat started life as a cheap chinese import with substandard radio and unfinished deck detailing. It was white plastic finish and the usual stern tube s…”

7 years ago by groovydad