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“@GARTH I too like to see a driver at the very least in these models. I am currently looking out for 16th scale figures for my current build. A Windermere pad…”

1 month ago by ColinJ2

Re: Messages, comments, and alerts no coming through...

“@AlessandroSPQR Thanks Alessandro, I think is working now. It’s good to be back.”

7 posts 4 likes

1 month ago by chugalone100

“Thanks Stephen!!”

1 month ago by Mike Stoney

IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) – 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model

“IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) – 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model Rare Vintage Japanese Kit – Long Out of Production This model was built from the highly regarded …”

3 posts 8 likes

1 month ago by chugalone100

Re: Bluebird K7 Festival Conniston 2026.

“The man driving Bluebird K7 is Dave Warby and he is seen he taking Donald Campbells mascot "Mr Whoppit" with him - a nice touch. Also pictures here is Gina s…”

4 posts 2 likes

1 month ago by zooma

“We are all hoping to see that today.”

37 posts 1 like

1 month ago by zooma

“Bluebird Z12 is another member of the Campbel's fleet of power boats that is not as well known as it could be and would also make an interesting addition to …”

1 month ago by zooma

“I believe dumas are not taking any new orders since April 16th so I was wondering where I can purchase a copy of the Plans & Inst.-Kit for the #1203-USCG Lif…”

1 month ago by Redpopman

“An outstanding steam launch built by one of our members. The passenger is Lord Mountbatten.”

1 month ago by EdW

KMBC Lifboat Day Continued

“The rest of the pictures”

1 month ago by EdW

“Hi I all, Been a while getting back to this build but here goes. Just doing some fiddling to get the innards installed and balanced in the water. Aside from …”

6 posts 9 likes

1 month ago by jostro65

Epxoy over acrylic paint

“Hi I was wondering if I'd need to clear coat with epoxy after I paint it in acrylic rattle can (GRP Hull), just looking for a durable finish.”

1 month ago by Northernflotsam

Fast Patrol Launch

“This building this boat at the moment”

1 month ago by Clockmaker

“This yacht is only fun when there is plenty of wind so I only sail it in a good blow”

1 month ago by Clockmaker

“I love this little sail boat it turns on a pin and needs only the slightest breeze to sail well, while DF65's are becalmed this ls zipping between them.”

1 month ago by Clockmaker

New Website surprise

“I've not posted or visited for a long while so after finding the link back to this website and seen and read the comments about the new design I after to say…”

1 month ago by Redpopman

“OS 20 Marine. The third motor to join my collection of Classic Model Power Boat Engines was this lovely little OS20 that was kindly given to me by Ed, shortl…”

1 month ago by zooma

Re: TVR1A Steam Engine.

“For Algon, as the above post is somewhat confusing, I thought I would simplify it for you, as there is only two items and three pipe runs involved in this sc…”

36 posts 13 likes

1 month ago by GaryLC

“Here is another example, if I click on Read and Reply I get a 5 month old post! Why, when I select the Blue box does it not open up on that message and the r…”

23 posts 2 likes

1 month ago by Ronald

Knightcote Model Boat Club open day

“Last Sunday KMBC held an open day focused on lifeboats There was a great turnout and numerous other clubs joined the event. Here are a few pictures that I to…”

1 month ago by EdW

Re: How cancel membership?

“What a jerk! Good riddens. You will not be missed.”

1 month ago by LewZ

Re: "Try RC Boats" event

“Happy hagis you deserve a statue in the midlle of town fir what you realised and the success you had. We have made 4 small tugboats and every one who wants t…”

3 posts 7 likes

1 month ago by hermank

“Another former fishing vessel now a private family’s home on the water. Several actual vessels were inspirational and gave me ideas for the finished project.…”

1 month ago by Ronald

Re: Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere class

“Hi Stephen, yes, I can see the first messages and photos now. There are some repeated texts in the first messages (that I hadn't repeated) and some small ano…”

583 posts 2 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS SWITCHING FROM A MAIN BATTERY TO A SPARE BATTERY, FOR SAFER NA

“Hi Mirangi, thank you so much for the two links. Unfortunately, the first one doesn't open. Here's the screen I get. However, I went to the Texas Instruments…”

33 posts 8 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Fuse position?

“If the boat only has a single motor then place the fuse between the battery and the speed controller, as close to the battery as possible. The the boat has h…”

5 posts 2 likes

1 month ago by VictorC

Line Plans by Lars Halvorsen & Sons Ltd

“If you are intrigued by Line Plans check out this link. It has Collin Archer Line Plans too. https://collections.sea.museum/people/3754/lars-halvorsen/object…”

1 month ago by Ronald

U.S. Easter Rivers - Towboats

“Also, I modified my towboat (about 10 years ago) by implanting rare earth magnets in the tow knees as well as in one end of one of my barges. (Video link bel…”

58 posts 11 likes

1 month ago by LewZ

Sterling boat models

“Great Picture Lew! And (in some cases) the mooring lines do go through the railings.”

15 posts 15 likes

2 months ago by jumpugly

Re: RSO Steyr 1/6th German ww2 field tractor (yes not another NONE boat) although it could do a smal

“Just a boost add, this is the drive system that I eventually came to. The belt drive was a problem at times that could have been fixed maybe by using larger …”

5 posts 2 likes

2 months ago by Northernflotsam