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Re: Latest Acquisition - Sprit Sail Barge

“I see there is a suggestion to add a boom to the mainsail. These barges did not have a boom and any mods like that will not be an accurate representation of …”

9 posts 41 likes

1 year ago by BillH2

THE MOST ORIGINAL, STRANGE AND FAILURE SHIPS EVER BUILT IN THE WORLD.

“Hey guys! A big thank you for all your contributions. They have been a real enrichment for me. So I'm not the only one in this crazy world who had similar id…”

39 posts 188 likes

1 year ago by Mike Stoney

Pats QOD 19/08/25

“Well done RonH”

7 posts 5 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Buxton Model Boat Club

“https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/ https://model-boats.com/places/60518”

1 year ago by philcaretaker

Pats QOD 16/08/25

“Again 100% correct - you are getting too good at this”

5 posts 2 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Re: List Of All The J Class Yachts Built

“And several Shamrock's”

3 posts 2 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Power Saws for Cutting Wood for Models

“Since you mention drills luckyduck……I have found enough space to keep this small mill/drill on my work bench. It is small enough to accommodate but heavy eno…”

28 posts 76 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Water propulsion.

“That all sounds very promising Gav, I'll keep all this information in mind when I start putting it all together, cheers.”

12 posts 34 likes

1 year ago by BillG

Pats QOD 20/08/25

“Well done again Doug you are the master quiz man - if anyine wants to add any details please help yorself”

6 posts 4 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Buxton Model Boat Club

“Direct links for info:- ( see Grahams new fireboat !!! ) https://model-boats.com/places/60518#155196 https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/”

1 year ago by philcaretaker

Re: July 16 2025

“Outstanding model!!!”

20 posts 312 likes

1 year ago by USA Corsair

“This is a repair for the model Melvin. A while back, I put a little story about this particular model that was always sinking when I ran at our club's favour…”

1 year ago by GARTH

AliExpress as a Supplier

“I actually enjoy getting all the spam emails from Aliexpress. They show all sorts of weird things - electronic, mechanical, spare parts, sex toys, trinkets, …”

20 posts 41 likes

1 year ago by whittonm

painting epoxy over Humbrol and varnish enamels

“Hi all, looking for advice. I have a model fishing boat 24 inches long, built 50+ years ago as a decoration in bread and butter softwood. It is nicely painte…”

1 year ago by roycv

General Boats on the Pond at Soutport 180825

“General Boats on the Pond at Soutport 180825 https://youtu.be/QGwBjrhy4so”

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Re: 'Kathryn' - Thames Bawley

“Nice work sir”

15 posts 55 likes

1 year ago by GavJ

“A few moe pic's of the whale chaser. Cachalot 111 ..”

7 posts 25 likes

1 year ago by GavJ

“US Navy at sea on two ships one was minesweeper MSCO 59 Lorikeet the other DE 1040 Garcia. On Garcia is was in Enemy Counter Measures ECM. Visited Europe on …”

5 posts 7 likes

1 year ago by Hhager2

Pats QOD 17/08/25

“HMS Valiant HMS Resolution built in Barrow-in-Furness”

1 year ago by EdW

Pats QOD 14/08/25

“The original one, around 2008-2010... I nearly left the shaft brake on when starting the port engine, luckily I looked at the engine prestart list before pus…”

12 posts 14 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

“Hi Roland, The pool is quite shallow with 18" at the deep end to 9" at the shallow end. If any one would be interested we have open sailing mornings on the f…”

5 posts 12 likes

1 year ago by zippy

SRAKES on Classic Model powerboats

“Here is a picture of the previously mentioned STRAKE cutting jig in situ on a bandsaw to show how it fits. Once the table is set over to 45 degrees the jig i…”

35 posts 142 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Pat QoD 13/08/25

“Again for Alessandro”

6 posts 7 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 2

“General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 2 https://youtu.be/Z5ryHxwR1Jw”

1 year ago by SouthportPat

General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 1

“General Sailings on the Pond 13 August 2025 at Southport - Part 1 https://youtu.be/mbpLJbpO63w”

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Pat's QoD - A Taster

“Right oh Shipmates The last ship in the RN to have useable sails was HMS Reclaim”

5 posts 3 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

“In response to Chris and his comments about the accuracy of drawings, I have to say that I have been fortunate enough to be the recipient of some of his draw…”

7 posts 31 likes

1 year ago by zooma

“Thanks Stephen for all your good works and keeping a fun but serious web site running. By the way what is this temu $100 offer thing? I have deleted it as it…”

3 posts 14 likes

1 year ago by roycv

“Shouldn't be anymore of these. I'm hoping I've now put sufficient countermeasures in place Stephen”

4 posts 13 likes

1 year ago by fireboat

Final Sea Trials of HMS Newcastle @ SMBC 120825

“Final Sea Trials of HMS Newcastle @ SMBC 120825 https://youtu.be/4B1DMDAu5KM”

1 year ago by SouthportPat