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Re: Shrimp fishing boat Capt CJ

“What is the loa, the beam, and total height from Keel to the very top of the masts or fishing rigging that is sticking up so far??”

13 posts 73 likes

2 years ago by RodC

Billings Blanckert

“Hi, completely new to the hobby and have bought a Billings Blanckert with no electronics fitted. What would be the best motor and servo system for this model…”

2 years ago by AdrianS

Shapeways return...

“Spot on Lew! I’ve had the same experiences. In the end the only upside for me was finding a sculptor who was candid about working “away from Shapeways” and g…”

5 posts 14 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Re: Atlantic 21 1/12th Scale

“Video looks great!!”

4 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by MaartenR

Fun at the lake

“Isaac just beautifull”

50 posts 280 likes

2 years ago by hermank

Re: Karoline, Dutch crewman. Part 2.

“Excellent Rog!!! He's terrific and a wonderful compliment to the boat!”

4 posts 25 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

HOBBY ENGINE KILLER WHALES SAILBOAT

“Hi Stephen Not sure I replied to the right place. I sail and race RC Yachts. Looking at the pictures can’t see how the sails are controlled. But it looks lik…”

9 posts 41 likes

2 years ago by RogerA1

Re: Karoline, Dutch crewman. Part 1.

“I'm with you, Rogal, on the figures. ALL of my scale boats have them. They give the observer a point of reference for better realizing the size of the model …”

5 posts 30 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Karoline, A breeze at last, a proper sail.

“Good evening. Re the rework to the sail pulley on Karoline. I had to dismantle the pulley system to reroute the cabling, so took some photos to compare the b…”

10 posts 65 likes

2 years ago by Rogal118

Clear coat over epoxy

“Schmango I see from your picture you are using lacquer for a finish. I used lacquer for many years building furniture as one of my hobbies. The cloudiness yo…”

7 posts 35 likes

2 years ago by BarryS

Re: Half Hull side project.

“Ian! I am playing around with that very idea!”

9 posts 35 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Happy Thanksgiving

“Hi happy thanks giving to hope next year better for and brings things to be thankful for Philuk”

9 posts 49 likes

2 years ago by PhilH

Planking a hull

“Thanks Roy. I will take a couple of clips apart and see if I can match the words and music. -Marty-”

13 posts 52 likes

2 years ago by MartyInFalmouth

Oop’s I did it again! 1/12th Scale Tyne Refurbishment

“Nice looking model Philuk”

2 posts 8 likes

2 years ago by PhilH

1/12th Scale Tyne Lifeboat

“Undergoing a major makeover and refit to become The Baltic Exchange II Salcombe Lifeboat.”

2 years ago by MartinS

Re: Aquarama Riva speed boat

“I've build the same kit and I would be interested to hear from you what prop you choose in the end to get a better turn of speed please? I installed the gear…”

13 posts 38 likes

2 years ago by DPTrainer

HMS Coventry 1942

11 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by Ratty

Strange Problem with Flysky I6

“Thanks for the reply. I initially thought the batteries too when the problem arose at the pond. I should have said they were NiMhi and only a few months old.…”

9 posts 32 likes

2 years ago by BobbyN

Precedent Huntsman twin motors

“Hi - if no-one on here can help I can point you in the direction of a build on another forum though it's the GRP hull version. Is yours GRP or timber? I can …”

2 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Caldercraft boats time line

“Having now got a theme going with Calder craft boats be nice to have them in some timeline there must be others out there any ideas folks”

2 years ago by Stephen T

blank page for boat harbor

“Having some issues as well. A bit balky. Damn hackers!”

9 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

I no longer receive notification emails.

“Stephen a good afternoon First of all my condolances with the death of your beloved father. It’s always the same the best ones go first. Second thanks for ar…”

26 posts 102 likes

2 years ago by hermank

“A very beautiful model Tom - but even the beautiful models don't always behave themselves!!”

15 posts 67 likes

2 years ago by luckyduck

Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht

“this brings up a question. What is considered correct to either call them sailboat or yacht? Is there a difference? Len”

35 posts 116 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Upgraded all my sailboats with new servos

“Michael I completely changed the Wianno Senior arrangement. Originally there was a small mini-mighty operating the rudder in a small area in the stern. It ha…”

3 posts 13 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Message for Colin H.

“Hi Colin, you have a a private message, I know these things as I sent it?”

2 years ago by GaryLC

Karoline, Dutch potato boat.

“Good morning AndyB2, thanks for your interest and comments.Unfortunately I cannot help with the hull construction as I acquired the Karoline in a half finish…”

10 posts 35 likes

2 years ago by Rogal118

Oxford Model Boat Club

“Oxford Model Boat club is still going strong, with a good turn out of members on Sunday mornings and Thursday afternoons at Hinksey Park. Members are current…”

2 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

“Just received the kit "Anna 3". I want to include electrics. I haven't built a boat in 40 years. The kit advises a Race 620 Navy motor. Can someone advise of…”

2 years ago by Silkolene2r2

Departed modellers 'left overs'

“It's not only the model boats of course. I was late to the party starting about 6 years ago but I've already amassed quite a collection of modelling tools, i…”

3 posts 31 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF