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Re: MOD20 3D printed trimaran

“If U get bored (way down the track, with such a fantastic model), U could fit 'foils' to add lift I. E. speed & reduce heeling?”

4 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by B rian J ames

Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug

“Ebay is the place to hunt. I personally love all the wooden ships from Imai (also folded) Checking every day is the way I have found my most valuable models.”

7 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by chugalone100

K&B .35 Outboard Engine NEW OLD STOCK

“I have had this LIKE NEW K&B Outboard Engine for several years. It has never run and is still in the original box. It still turns over easily and is a real j…”

2 years ago by Joe Grasso

Ready for ballast and leak check.

“Well y’all, the ST74 is almost ready to go to work. I finished up the towing bitts, manhole covers and mast, decals are in place, just needs some tidying up …”

12 posts 113 likes

2 years ago by Cashrc

Confederation Marine Modelers at Hamilton Steam Museum

“A lot of fine looking craft on display, well done. Cheers Ian”

5 posts 19 likes

2 years ago by IanL1

“the mess it was in”

3 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by Redpopman

“I do not lacquer my models until I have finished completing all the paintwork. Scamp”

5 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by PeterJ

Prop shaft lubricant

“I just put a couple of drops of thin oil on the bearing at each end of the prop shaft(s) when I happen to remember to do so. I use my boats quite a lot and t…”

20 posts 63 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

Wordle of the Day?

“Haven't done wordle for ages, full steam ahead in 3”

1,615 posts 2,782 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

Re: Billing Boats Samson II

“Yes, I think the same hull was used for the Samson and the Polar. That's another boat I've always fancied.”

3 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

Re: Robbe W3 Police Boat

“Thank you for that comment - I usually consider myself to be saving them from a bin or bonfire. I do like to build my own, but have several more rescued boat…”

9 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

“I had a flood of emails from this site this morning, after having none for some time. Looks like I am up to date now.”

9 posts 14 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

Re: Robbe W3 Police Boat video (video)

“Looks nice on the water and runs at a nice scale trot.”

2 posts 13 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

“Belated Happy New Year to everyone from Somerset. Wishing you all many excellent hours of building and sailing ️”

8 posts 25 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

Re: Miss Carlton

“I like the copyright and filing info on the back of the photo. I used to work in the BBC TV News picture library and we had thousands up thousands of picture…”

2 posts 7 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

Re: Ice Breaking in Oxford

“And a few Forum topics. https://model-boats.com/forum?q=icebreaker”

6 posts 21 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: This Is a scratch built paddle steamer named "Jeanie Deans "

“She is Beautiful!!”

6 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by RPLedm

HMS Pert paddle motors

“I am going to build another Pert now that I have an idea of what to do and I have started that quest by buying two more motors at $10 each from Princess Auto…”

13 posts 74 likes

2 years ago by RPLedm

“I think I have a spare copy of August 1983 if you are interested. I'll have to check that I still have them, but that shouldn't take long.”

3 posts 6 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

“I went to the pond yesterday and tried to float my boat but it was quite cold and windy with half the surface covered with ice so I packed it up and went to …”

10 posts 44 likes

2 years ago by RPLedm

Deans Marine Motor Gun Boat

“I bought the Dean's Marine kit of the Motor Gun Boat from Harrow model shop in the early 90s. I set to and built it without any problems, and it was soon on …”

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

“Happy New Year jumpugly, personally I reckon leave as is, possibly a "sympathetic " spruce up. All the best for 2025”

15 posts 63 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

VS-8 by 32nd Parallel

“What a coincidence - after I have just snaffled one from ebay a couple of weeks ago. So - set up an ebay search, and be prepared to wait another 8 years! Min…”

18 posts 13 likes

2 years ago by IanTurk

US Coast guard 44MLB Rudder

“Nothin' wrong with that!”

6 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by ToraDog

Re: Anglian Trawler

“I love that Susie is featured, inspecting the wiring et al.”

14 posts 42 likes

2 years ago by DWBrinkman

Could anybody help identify this boat?

“Hi some more thoughts. Do not try towing from the 'bits' at the stern of the tug as you will not have any manouvreing ability. To tow you need to do it from …”

7 posts 26 likes

2 years ago by roycv

New acquisition Sprit Skiff

“This seems like a great basis for building a detailed and functioning model. Excellent purchase Ron.”

7 posts 25 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Waterford, Ontario

“Good Parking lot, not busy, easy access off #24 then along Thompson towards Waterford. Boating activity on Wednesday and/or Sunday”

2 years ago by RPLedm

In Memorium - Martin555

“This tribute to Martin has lifted my spirits and makes me want to get back to sharing our hobby. But may I also add a tribute to Nerys the queen of sailing, …”

7 posts 61 likes

2 years ago by Colin H

Christmas lunch

“I certainly remember the Gravy Boat Dave. From the pics and vids of your club's magnificent regattas Makes me smile like the Cheshire Cat every time I see it…”

5 posts 36 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich