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“Took her out on the lake for her first run after the Calypso. Pleased all worked and no disasters . Now I can put her to bed and resume with other projects.”

9 posts 63 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

Calypso back on the water

“A very brief update , went to the lake this morning with the rebuilt Calypso, and went for a quick sail. Trim was still out a little and didn't want to risk …”

34 posts 469 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

Model & Hobbies show, March 22nd 2025

“Roger A i wish you a succesfull event, show, sales and a lot of visitors!!”

2 years ago by hermank

Hitec HS 805 Winch

“Not knowing anything about RMG products, I devised my own solution 1) winch motor and gearbox from ALIEXPRESS for about $25 CAD 2) wooden rings, available fr…”

13 posts 14 likes

2 years ago by RossM

Re: New Sail for Emma Jr

“My first schooner 50 years ago had pink sails, too!!”

9 posts 40 likes

2 years ago by RossM

“Family Fun Day in aid of Alzheimer's Society. Host-Barry Model Boat Club Check out their website - www.barrymodelboatclub.co.uk”

2 years ago by JoB

George Turner MTB

“I have contacted George but he doesn’t seem to have the instructions still unfortunately”

2 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by SimonB1

FIRE TENDER POWER

“Does anyone run an ED Racer engine as power. Need help. During rebuild back to original engine i lost the manifolds. Silencers are in the exhaust of the boat…”

14 posts 15 likes

2 years ago by david12345

NEW GLASS ON FOAM CATAMARAN PROJECT

“Had a crack with the new sail yesterday, and it has made a huge difference in performance. Kept up with the other yacht on the pond (a 1/4 scale Zephyr racin…”

28 posts 332 likes

2 years ago by jbkiwi

“This is excellent RP!!! Keep us looped in on the assemblies.”

14 posts 52 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

“I would suggest getting 63/37 solder as it has no plastic (semi-solid) state and so is less prone to "cold" joints.”

14 posts 72 likes

2 years ago by Hey-You

Model exhibition

“Looks great, would like to have gone”

3 posts 21 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

“Ronald the lucky guy! It also looks very good on you! One can sew, the other helps with the painting of the ship details, they have one thing in common: . . …”

23 posts 41 likes

2 years ago by Mike Stoney

Pre-Dreadnought Era Models

“Just learned of several other Beiyang Fleet warships that Cactus is planning to develop after the release of Zhiyuan. Jiyuan (Chi Yuan) & Guangyi, were prote…”

5 posts 21 likes

2 years ago by Chuck

Some new yacht bits n bobs

“Hi Duncan My yacht sailed her maiden voyage at Bury in October when I first bought her. I met Mike who kindly helped me with a couple of teething issues, and…”

3 posts 19 likes

2 years ago by Peter s

“Anyone got a keel to fit this boat? Keel slot is approx 90mm long and 10mm at it's widest point.”

5 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by AdrianS

Oldest model yacht clubs Europ

“Doogle The pleasure is all mine dear modelboatbuilder &skipperi found it interesting to found out when clubs did start”

9 posts 23 likes

2 years ago by hermank

Carlisle Model Boat Club.

“I will come down to the tarn on 26th Feb. Can you have the parking pass and membership sorted by then, please? Post on here if you need me to meet up before …”

3 posts 7 likes

2 years ago by RobertG2

“https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4111548”

4 posts 12 likes

2 years ago by Westwind

1/24 Juanita Sternwheeler Towboat Kit Interest

“I wanted to thank all who expressed interest in the kit. Juanita was a fun kit to develop & get into the market for folks who appreciate these old sternwheel…”

41 posts 205 likes

2 years ago by Chuck

“A tugboat skipper said when towing there are a set of lights turned on and a Diamond shaped metal displayed on above the wheelhouse on the mast. The purpose …”

2 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa restoration

“Hi, I think the cheaper option would be ok, Have a look on Temu as they may have bits you could buy that would suffice. Cheers Ian”

3 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by IanL1

Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II

“I have made contact with Dave Metcalfe and having seen the pictures says it is one that he built and later sold - so I have something a little more interesti…”

7 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

Transverse stability of ships (difference between shape stability and weight stability)

“Ronald and Royce ... hae' ... we have a lot of raccoons for this capsize test ... sadly, most don't make it ...”

23 posts 77 likes

2 years ago by RPLedm

8 channel set up help

“Yes Transmitter”

7 posts 6 likes

2 years ago by Stephen T

Re: Jack D- tug/ work platform for harbour surveys

“Excellent and super sharp Jack!!!”

4 posts 19 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Cold water smoker

“This is my attempt at a water based smoke unit. it is a 24v unit so I use a 12-24 volt converter Fred”

5 posts 23 likes

2 years ago by Fred

Re: 1920's Racing Runabout

“Look great,well done on the finishing.”

5 posts 19 likes

2 years ago by PeterJ

Aeronaut Johnny Aeromodellers first boat build.

“Can any Johnny builders tell me how much lead was needed to displace enough water, mine seems to need a frightening amount ! Guidance appreciated please, I'm…”

9 posts 28 likes

2 years ago by Lupomen

Making an Emma Jr.

“Hi Roy, Re: "does 'wandering discussion' mean 'Off Piste'?" In a manner of speaking yes. Coz it often causes an avalanche of digressions Doug”

50 posts 220 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich