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“@ColRay Thanks you for your great comment ..fun to drive this model Cheers Gav”

8 posts 28 likes

1 month ago by GavJ

Club sail session

“This was the first sail of the Vosper at Spencer's pool. The club held a military regatta. I had a problem with the Vosper kept stopping. I checked it out at…”

1 month ago by GARTH

Club sail session

“This was the first sail of the Vosper at Spencer's pool.Club held a military regattaI had problem with the Vosper kept stopping Check it out at home found th…”

1 month ago by GARTH

Re: Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

“here is anouther https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-scale-1-48-director-class-paddle-tug-suitable-for-radio-control Here is th…”

3 posts 3 likes

1 month ago by bruce1946

Re: Sea Commander from a pair of old cabin sides

“September 2026. The “Kopy Kommander” (as this non -authentic Sea Commander has been called) ran very well today with its new SeaKing 120AMP water-cooled ESC.…”

11 posts 28 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Graupner Pegasus III

“I was given the kit in the 1980's as a present, nightmare build but I still have it, just thinking about recommissioning it! :-)”

1 month ago by ian-t

Re: The brig Tre Kronor

“Thanks, Col; unfortunately, there aren't any close-up details like the ones I was able to capture on the *Amerigo Vespucci*.”

3 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Vacume formed ABS ? Col”

4 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Robert E Lee steam boat RC conversion

“Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the paddles to. Added a b…”

1 month ago by Hhager2

All she truly needs now is ballast and a prop!

“Hi y’all. It’s been a bit since my last update. I’ve got about 2 weekends of work done, plus I took 3 days off to prepare for my colonoscopy this past Friday…”

15 posts 123 likes

1 month ago by Cashrc

Re: Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

“chugalone Very nice Col”

2 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

“jumpugly Amity is one of the local landmarks I drive past it every day on my way into Albany. It looks so real in every way . Don't be fooled the Amity on Pr…”

12 posts 40 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Kopy Kommander with Reverse on a Sea King ESC.

“Kopy Kommander with Sea King ESC and Reverse! Following the “pulsing” problems with my air cooled Surpass 120amp ESC, it was replaced with a water cooled 120…”

296 posts 822 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Re: Bloated LiPo

“@Fishercat Hi Fishercat, Thanks for sharing your experiences with LiFePO batteries. I am very interested in this technology; it is new to me, and I have no d…”

71 posts 140 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Since this build blog was started, my other (better) Sportsman has now found a new owner in Tasmania. I wanted to share my good fortune in finding TWO origin…”

13 posts 40 likes

1 month ago by zooma

“A Stone on a String. This is all you need to know about the weather. Bob.”

11 posts 17 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Adding Strakes to Older Finished Models.

“Add Strakes. Some of the older boats that I have salvaged and rebuilt, or restored have had new strakes added to the hulls, even though they were never fitte…”

1 month ago by zooma

“@Schmango Fantastic! Now that’s a flashy race boat! Planes beautifully and turns on a dime! Awesome job Murray!!!”

24 posts 98 likes

1 month ago by jumpugly

Re: Propeller question

“Peter The CAD files I'm using are based on the Puffer Vic56. Oh and by the way VIC and myself share the same birthday year both a very young 83 Col”

10 posts 29 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Danish sailing vessels with a gaff rig and one or two masts.

“@AlessandroSPQR You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collecti…”

39 posts 141 likes

1 month ago by RossM

The BIG St.Albans Model Show

“*The BIG St.Albans Model Show returns for 2026.* *MODELS THAT MOVE !* The Big St Albans Model Show is back for 2026 Over the 26th and 27th of September at To…”

1 month ago by robbob

“Bob the detail is so crisp Col”

4 posts 25 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: New toy / tool ?

“Julian I'm very accident-prone it all started in 1948 while on my first zoo visit was bitten by a Galapagos Tortoise since the I have lost count . Ended up i…”

6 posts 29 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: 3D Printed Khalilah Superyacht

“It's models like that, that strengthen the argument for 3D printing as a method for building models. I'm not a great fan of 3D printed models that could be e…”

8 posts 38 likes

1 month ago by ChrisF

Lionheart steam Turbine Boat

“Lionheart Steam Turbine Boat I have just purchased a model steam boat after seeing it on marketplace with the idea at some point of putting a steam plant in …”

1 post 11 likes

1 month ago by markm2

“@stevedownunder You said it well, Stephen, and thank you for sharing your working methods and results.”

78 posts 1,653 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Perkasa MTB in metal

“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”

8 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@zooma Hi Bob, I completely agree with you regarding the use of fuses.”

22 posts 47 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Local clubs meet up

“The Deseronto RC yacht club and the Quinte Model Shipwrights are hoisting an event for all sailors, power, scale, sail.”

1 month ago by Westwind

“@chugalone100 Hi I love those sails really nice. I make my own sails not as good I have to say, but have you tried spray starch to stiffen the material both …”

8 posts 79 likes

1 month ago by roycv