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Re: Random Problems Loading Pictures?

“I don’t have the problems discussed here. The problem I do have is after posting with successfully loaded photos & then for some reason editing the post the …”

15 posts 30 likes

11 days ago by Chum444

“@ChrisF . The difference is in the name. An Abrafile is basically a completely round fine file, and this is why it is able to cut (or file) equally well in a…”

32 posts 57 likes

12 days ago by zooma

Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer

“Hello everyone... Summer is drawing to a close, so it’s time to get back to modeling! I’ve drawn up my list of tasks and am starting by modifying the lightin…”

182 posts 860 likes

12 days ago by Mike Stoney

“@ChrisF. Good call . It is probably the best idea to put the bulkheads where they suit your drawings, rather than trying to work around the old Precedent H31…”

43 posts 50 likes

13 days ago by zooma

Re: Aerokits Patrol Launch

“Lengthist Discrimination ! This boat is only 16” long, but the shortest “tick-box” length available on the Specification chart is 20” long. I think this is a…”

6 posts 42 likes

14 days ago by zooma

Re: Vic Smeed REMORA

“This model has a 90AMP SeaKing ESC fitted that has been programmed to give a 20% reverse function. The closest “tick box” available was 100AMP so that is wha…”

18 posts 35 likes

14 days ago by zooma

Re: LESRO Rapier 1.

“The above specification chart does not have the option to choose the actual length of this Classic Model Power Boat, but it is 39 1/4” long so I will adjust …”

18 posts 47 likes

14 days ago by zooma

Re: Outboard Fisherman.

“The “push-pull” method for steering an outboard motor is probably the best - especially for a more powerful unit like Chris is going to mount on his Sprite P…”

13 posts 24 likes

14 days ago by zooma

Re: HMCS Snowberry - Revell 1/72 basic kit RC Conversion

“Well, we had some drama for poor Snowberry of late, an accident saw her rammed by a hydrofoil, all the decks ended up in the water, the hull cracked, but aft…”

17 posts 65 likes

15 days ago by Summerisle

Re: My RTR/ARTR Plastic Power Boats

“I caught these two hiding in the caravan earlier Bob,”

7 posts 14 likes

15 days ago by zooma

Second Build - another 1/72nd Corvette - K19 HMS Campanula

“Well, after the lovely reception of my HMCS Snowberry - which has been in the wars after a collision, now repaired and upgraded - now with a smoker and light…”

15 days ago by Summerisle

Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.

“@GaryLC TOP!!!!”

11 posts 49 likes

16 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: In the beginning there were convicts, now I find a famous shipwreck. My poor ancestors...

“@Avoca Try searching in the UK National Archives as this often contains ship information and occasionally newspaper articles with illustrations of the vessel…”

27 posts 52 likes

16 days ago by OldieNewbie

Re: Has anybody built any of the “Tremendous Marine RC” models?

“@chugalone100 I'm sorry, Julian, I can't be of help since I've never tried them, but thanks for sharing this site; I want to take a good look at it as soon a…”

5 posts 9 likes

17 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@Clockmaker It’s good to see someone building a sailing boat, excellent quality. Look forward to seeing it on the water.”

8 posts 46 likes

17 days ago by AndyB2

Re: Those were the days

“I never 'mastered' a slide rule but could use it for simple stuff. I was always intrigued with logs. I liked the way they worked and then there were antilogs…”

12 posts 23 likes

18 days ago by roycv

Re: Searching for large model of the RMS Tayluer.

“Murray The printer, why such a long wait ? Col”

29 posts 33 likes

19 days ago by ColRay

“Chum I like your reno very much Col”

23 posts 163 likes

19 days ago by ColRay

Re: men figures?

“I was referring to your hawk tugboat”

20 days ago by JohnB9

Re: THE VASA; A SWEDISH GALLEON FROM 1600, A WRECK, A MUSEUM.

“@RossM Hi Ross, yes, I agree with you; it is a magnificent galleon nonetheless. Had the proper precautions been taken—and had the King's ill-advised whims be…”

24 posts 17 likes

20 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: More Ducks Than Boats at Southport MBC Today.

“Double Promenades and Blue Swans? When the Victorian’s became dissatisfied with the unreliability of the tide to come onto the Southport beach when they want…”

26 posts 48 likes

21 days ago by zooma

“@ColRay Hi Col. Bought from SLEC (mentioned in your plywood thread) in sheets, expensive but has some good uses. As well as the standard stuff they produce t…”

4 posts 27 likes

21 days ago by ChrisF

Re: Gongoozelling.

“Morning Bob "Never too old to learn" yes each and every day Col”

28 posts 43 likes

21 days ago by ColRay

Re: Couldn’t access over the last two days

“luckyduck That's the way that I always get on the website, by clicking on a notification. But I have only just started to get new ones today. The last ones s…”

13 posts 47 likes

22 days ago by Steves-s

Re: DragonForce 65

“@ChrisF Thanks for the link Chris, I will take a look. Bob.”

9 posts 18 likes

22 days ago by zooma

Fairey Swordsman 33

“The other one of the trio of larger classic Fairey models didn't want to be left out, so after making the battery box for the Huntsman 31 I've made one for t…”

14 posts 103 likes

22 days ago by ChrisF

“My uncle built the Occre Hercules tug. He did it static so I gave the prop n shaft if that helps on a future ship. It’s a big tug too. Since the ship is up f…”

31 posts 347 likes

22 days ago by Hhager2

Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL

“Loving it plus I’ll get to build various models n get paid when doing prop master job. I was called in for two more scenes so I did something right? They cou…”

154 posts 482 likes

22 days ago by Hhager2

SHIP MODELLING FIRMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

“This article is based on information contained in the PDF attachments. The information relates to June/July 2026. +The text below serves merely as a reading …”

22 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

SHIP MODELLING FIRMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

“This article is based on information contained in the PDF attachments. The information relates to June/July 2026. +The text below serves merely as a reading …”

22 days ago by AlessandroSPQR