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Re: SEMI SCALE FOAM AND GLASS MODEL OF MY 15FT 1953 SCHOCK US DESIGN DAY SAILER. CREW ADDED

“Surely 'Bob' warrants a crash helmet. And a voice module that calls 'lee-oh' when he ducks.”

21 posts 261 likes

1 year ago by terrymiff

Re: A bit of fun Das Boot

“Dem boots were make for walking and that’s jus’ wat me gonna du… get walking!”

7 posts 30 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Re: And finally!!

“Great Google, looking forward to seeing the navigation video.”

6 posts 39 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: More Videos

“Be sure to use a lanyard around your neck and attached to your transmitter, and one on your IPhone or recording device. The 1st choice is to have another per…”

25 posts 166 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Re: Royal Naval Steam Pinnace

“Looks like the Billing's kit - I bought one in Helsinki in 1996, finished the hull and it is still waiting to be finished, currently sitting on a shelf in my…”

9 posts 13 likes

1 year ago by Oxford-Dave

“Hi Glyn. Good to see you making some progress Clamping shouldn't be an issue, I suppose it depends on the types and sizes of clamps you're using? I have an a…”

21 posts 149 likes

1 year ago by robbob

King of Hearts - some of exterior updates

“Have been making steady progress on the KOH. I was fortunate to make contact with the son of the builder of the full sized King of Hearts, he happened to hav…”

6 posts 44 likes

1 year ago by neilw

Re: RAF Crash Tender

“Good base to build a great model”

4 posts 14 likes

1 year ago by PeterJ

Re: Chris Craft 63' Connie

2 posts 4 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Re: Do and Redo

“Beautiful work Jerry Still disappointed that you didn't paint the Minion crew (all nicely lined up on the gunnels) a nice bright yellow though Cheers, Doug”

76 posts 632 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Re: Powered Hopper Barge

“I was wondering if you had made any progress. Looks very good & is a very interesting subject. I always appreciate someone making the effort to do something …”

2 posts 11 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Re: Southport Lake

“Hi RubaDub, The picture is of the Southport Model Boat Club lake that is situated off the much admired “Rotton Row” - a beautifully planted road that is main…”

4 posts 10 likes

1 year ago by zooma

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

“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

Re: Test Sailing of RMAS Ixworth After A Long Refit 06 August 2025

“Was this a kit or scratch built. I’m certain everyone would like to know more of the details.”

6 posts 27 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Re: Rails, numbers, and tomorrow, a maiden!!

“Beautiful workmanship with a plastic model kit. Your use of brass and copper makes those railings very sturdy. You are not alone there when launching a new p…”

27 posts 336 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Re: Expert Advise Required - Swamp Boat Refit

“Hi Pat, it could be a simple problem. My first thooughts would be that as you increase the esc speed the power needed by the motor drops the voltage from the…”

7 posts 3 likes

1 year ago by roycv

Re: Test Sailing of HMS Newcastle @ SMBC 300725 After A Major Refit

3 posts 19 likes

1 year ago by jumpugly

Re: Final launch day

“Very Nice! Great photos as well!”

33 posts 363 likes

1 year ago by ToraDog

Re: RUDDER SIZE

“Excellent Roy explanation”

107 posts 789 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Re: That didn't end well

“Hey SS. Any progress getting operational? I mentioned you were building an ATB but what you’re building, as you previously mentioned, is a powered barge. Thi…”

10 posts 84 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

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

“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

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

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

Quick build report Menk excavator M154 LC

“Just wanted to show a series of pictures of the assembly of the Menk excavator M154 LC in scale 1 : 87 from Kibri. The excavator and the construction trailer…”

1 year ago by Wolle

Re: Refit Of The Loyal Class Fleet Tender Part !

“Nice build Pat, got a couple of these kits, just got to find time to build them now, and pinching a couple of your ideas for the lighting. Cheers, Pete”

3 posts 13 likes

1 year ago by Rookysailor

Re: Miss Jenna has a wheelhouse

“Nice one 'Cyril' I like the slightly scruffy 'used' look.”

6 posts 40 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

“All done from my point of view. The club member who is having the barge will do the final paint work. I hope to add some pictures of it finished and floating…”

15 posts 112 likes

1 year ago by SimpleSailor