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False ID. HELP needed to Recover Original.

“I have just been able to log on with my iPhone as “bobs2” - rather than “zooma two” - the user name that has been linked to my iPhone, so it looks like I can…”

12 posts 43 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Mixing servos using a 40mhz TX

“I like Roycv's suggestion. Also, what radio system and model are you using. If it is a computer radio, you should be able to set up mixes without any additio…”

1 year ago by ToraDog

prop shafts and tubes

“I like your idea for building-up worn or slightly under sized shaft bearings using soft solder Roy. This is not a technique that I have ever tried, but it so…”

6 posts 19 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Propulsion; three props or other systems

“John; well done! Have you tested it in the water? I like your alignment fixture. I think the hardest part is aligning the shaft in the Kort. I know it is for…”

14 posts 46 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Prop selection for triple (3) props

“Thank you all. As to BruceD and Bruce1946 both are me, I have been trying for years to get this corrected and bring all into one and the same person. I have …”

18 posts 73 likes

1 year ago by bruce1946

“Sorry to hear that, I imagine you were quite a strong group that gave members and public a lot of joy through the years. All the best for the future and I ho…”

4 posts 29 likes

1 year ago by peterd

Re: Completion of THUNDER

“I like how you finished Thunder along with the details. Any comments from the folks overseas? Hope you shared the finished product with them too. Looking for…”

53 posts 560 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

“Short answer HH is 'No'! That particular Exeter as modelled was - HMS Exeter (68) a York-class heavy cruiser launched in 1929. She fought at the River Plate …”

13 posts 62 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Round Table Class MineSweeper - After Gun

“Hi pat. The steps are for AA purposes. Usually in conjunction with a 20mm Oerlikon gun. The lower down the steps the gun crew went, the higher the firing ang…”

5 posts 34 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Pats QOD 21/07/25

“Answers as follows:- 1. To tell if you are on a collision course with another vessel in good visability - take bearings with the compass (the same one all th…”

6 posts 11 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Pat QoD 17/07/25

“Right Shipwrecks Here are the answers - I take that as there were no answer or tries at tha answers that nobody has any interest or knowledge of the RNLI so …”

1 year ago by SouthportPat

“I have done a bit more on the Ton 12. I have re-built the cabin roof from 1.5mm grp sheet and painted it. I stupidly managed to snap the wooden one where the…”

12 posts 88 likes

1 year ago by Trident73

Pats QOD 19/07/25

“Th answer to your query is that traditionally single handed sailors went from west to east around the world. The voyage going the opposite direction from eas…”

7 posts 3 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

General Sailings on the Pond 20 July 2025 at Southport

“Sailings on 20th July 2025”

1 year ago by SouthportPat

“This time ive up loaded the actual boat made by its commander of both boats in its class all scratch built its 23 inches long and very light twin props and g…”

7 posts 12 likes

1 year ago by Stephen T

Re: Refit Of The Loyal Class Fleet Tender Part 2

“A major upgrade and the finishing touches to the refit”

3 posts 7 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

I KNow I have ASked This Before But !!

“Hi Shipwrecks Looking for the following boats for sale preferably in the North West UK and ready to sail - cash waiting. Size must be around the 100cm mark a…”

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Vintage Hitec Speed Controller

“Hitec Speed Controller with reverse and B.E.C. System. Part No. SP-2040R £20 or nearest offer.”

1 year ago by Rockbag

Re: Latest Sailings at SMBC #3

“Nice to see anything on here from SMBC. Bob(zooma) No idea why I am called “zooma too” when using my iPhone. Very annoying annoying but unable to correct…”

2 posts 10 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Pats QoD 18/07/25

“I would agree with most of that”

16 posts 25 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Re: 1938 Chris craft barrel back

“I have the same model. Wish it looked half as good as yours. Cogratulations.”

5 posts 32 likes

1 year ago by EricM

Member's Harbor List in Incomplete on Cell Phone

“Lew then I am stumped”

4 posts 8 likes

1 year ago by EdW

Re: Completed and out for sea trials

“Hi, as far as forward and aft movement i.e. bobbing up and down. It might help to redistribute the various heavy bits inside the model. If you distribute the…”

13 posts 64 likes

1 year ago by roycv

ESC For Twin Screwed Boats

“The only difference with my dual motor installation is the switch. You show a double pole switch. I use separate switches for each ESC as mine usually come p…”

14 posts 79 likes

1 year ago by LewZ

Re: "Sailor Sam"

“Amazing animated sailors! The chap smoking made me laugh. Well done everyone - superb”

2 posts 19 likes

1 year ago by DuncanP

Pats QOD 16/07/25

“Sorry Pat I have to correct you on the description of the Alexander von Humboldt. Your original picture shows the first AvH which was decommissioned around 2…”

16 posts 45 likes

1 year ago by JockScott

“nicely done”

3 posts 9 likes

1 year ago by Len1

2025 "Legacy of the Lakes" Boat show in Alexandria, MN

“Thanks for sharing these DW!!!!!!! They are Da' Bomb!!!!!!!!!!”

7 posts 41 likes

1 year ago by jumpugly

Re: Kyosho KT231P RC Surfer

“Something of a classic DW! Nice!”

2 posts 11 likes

1 year ago by jumpugly

Re: 13" and 6" Rubber Duckies

“Bruce, He created the file in CAD. He is very creative, and has several projects he sells online. He is going to be adding the drive pods for sale on his web…”

3 posts 13 likes

1 year ago by DWBrinkman