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Re: Formidable, LT100.

“I will update the photo's when I get a chance.”

10 posts 51 likes

2 months ago by stevedownunder

“@IAndyB2, agree with Andy, The keel needs to be reinforced both sides as it is not man enough for the job. I altered the sail suite on my Bella as I had seve…”

3 posts 11 likes

2 months ago by roycv

“@AndyB2 Andy, this is really coming together beautifully. The hull may look a little rough at this stage, but the lines and overall shape look excellent, and…”

12 posts 68 likes

2 months ago by chugalone100

Initial Painting of Crew

“They do need some detailing - as well as some "weathering"”

21 posts 176 likes

2 months ago by AndyB2

Re: At a standstill and 'Board'

“@Ronald. Hi Ronald, I bought the lot in one go as the price was quite reasonable around five years ago. I am pretty sure I still have bags full of white meta…”

13 posts 49 likes

2 months ago by GaryLC

Re: Midwest #984 Cranberry Isle Lobster Yacht

“Some good points made. Assume the prop tube is just resting in place. To remove I use pliers to grip the tube and a sharp twist will break the joint, then st…”

17 posts 75 likes

2 months ago by roycv

Re: RAF Crash Tender 46"

“items can be made to order and can look at design or even reproduce niche parts if required. email on danielbead21@gmail.com”

11 posts 34 likes

2 months ago by Restoration25

How not to - Cellulose Thinners 2

“Forgot the pictures... Not much good now except for use as a cutting edge.. ATB Muddy ..”

2 months ago by muddy

How not to - Cellulose Thinners ..

“Cellulose thinners can be a bit tricky sometimes, being very highly inflammable, but its other hidden secret is it can destroy aluminium Rulers with Printed-…”

2 months ago by muddy

Eze-Kote vs a WBPU

“Would someone please explain why they are using Eze-Kote instead the standard polyurethane found at a hardware or lumber store? From what I’ve seen Eze-Kote …”

2 months ago by Ronald

Re: Miss Circus Circus

“@EdW okay thanks very much Regards Pete”

7 posts 5 likes

2 months ago by Ticker

Re: This could be interesting

“@Ronald Hi Ron. You’re absolutely right. Blackshoe’s work is that of a fine craftsman. He’s a friend of mine who I first met at a fun sail in Kennebunk, Me. …”

8 posts 26 likes

2 months ago by Chum444

Re: Steam Drifter KY251 Violet

“@RNinMunich Thanks very much Doug although I have seen most of the items you linked me to. The auction at Tennants was my actual model ,estimated to sell for…”

8 posts 28 likes

2 months ago by markm2

Classic Boat RC / 3DP Cornish Polperro Gaffer

“I came across a project by Mr. Tony Hussey, a British boat builder based in Portugal, who does classic sail modeling. Currently working on a 3d printed Corni…”

2 months ago by Chuck

“@luckyduck Thanks! I’m really pleased with how it turned out.”

38 posts 362 likes

2 months ago by peterbro

“That brings back some memories. I remember seeing the Collie Yacht kit in the window of Cyril Howes in Bath (Somerset) when they had a large model department…”

8 posts 16 likes

2 months ago by zooma

Re: Detachable deck

“Lew that's a beaut m looking ship Col”

13 posts 39 likes

2 months ago by ColRay

“@Ronald the weathered boat is one I found on the internet, mine is the grey one which is primer.”

10 posts 57 likes

2 months ago by EdW

“@chugalone100 Which owner are you are you representing in your model? The working tow version or the private version?”

68 posts 426 likes

2 months ago by Ronald

Re: Was it really Albany's dark past

“A very sad Cheynes II shipwreck lies on a sandbank in Princess Royal Harbour near Albany's former quarantine station. Arty photo taken about five years ago o…”

5 posts 11 likes

2 months ago by ColRay

Re: Brave Borderer 1

“Dave will you use the model as a die for the fiberglass ? Col”

2 posts 10 likes

2 months ago by ColRay

Re: 'Question' Arduino mini servo

“Hi yes I did a search on one of our excellent on-line shops, Howes of Oxford. so a direct comparison on reference numbers. Roy”

16 posts 36 likes

2 months ago by roycv

“@Madwelshman Will, just checked and I did get them from Harry amongst a number of other drawings. Easy enough to get them printed at the required size. I'd l…”

17 posts 27 likes

2 months ago by ChrisF

Re: (Pleasure Craft) Jaydee

“That a nice Classic Model Power Boat Ian. I have also aded STRAKES to the bottom skin of my copy Sea Commander and they work well too. https://model-boats.co…”

2 posts 3 likes

2 months ago by zooma

“@Nick-Ward Lovely work on the Sea Urchin Nick. I have a SLEC kit ready to start but will explore your approach of using balsa rather than the materials provi…”

9 posts 58 likes

2 months ago by DJW

Re: I want plans for a MV11 Marine drone

“You could knock that between a late lunch and early tea break! But then of course there is a big bang at the end! Does the radio gear go up suddenly, before …”

3 posts 5 likes

2 months ago by roycv

Re: In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo

“@jumpugly Morning. The motors are Graupner Speed 400’s running through 3:1 gear reducers. The transmitter is a Taranis QX 7 with a Taranis receiver. Two esc’…”

15 posts 48 likes

2 months ago by Chum444

“zooma in just one word..... FANTASTIC . Col”

268 posts 680 likes

2 months ago by ColRay

“A HUGH thank you for this feedback Looking at the videos, it seem a lot of work, but I have done some model making previously (but not R/C boats). Any other …”

6 posts 12 likes

2 months ago by Steve Wales

Re: Sterling Caltex Lumba Lumba

“Now that is a really beaut model 10/10 as we say in the land of Oz one for trophy room col”

5 posts 18 likes

2 months ago by ColRay