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HELP FOR IDENTIFICATION OF A WARSHIP.

“Well done Doug, The connection to Fincantieri also makes it more plausible . Best wishes Tim”

26 posts 94 likes

3 years ago by tim morland

Vintage model Company Thames police launch

“No 3 in my kit cull sale is the Vintage Model Boat Company's Thames Police Launch. I have made the large box structure and I have made a rudder and cast bron…”

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Wee Nip complete with sails cf mast rig and cast keel bulb

“Next up in my kit cull is Sarik Models Wee Nip laser cut short kit. Again unstarted. It comes complete with RB 68 (I think) carbon fiber rig kit, professiona…”

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Untouched Artisania Latina Samson tug kit.

“I am having a cull of kits, I have too many. It's a big wrench to part with anything but I must be strict with myself! So, first up ia Artisania Latina's San…”

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat

“Hi JBkiwi, the shots with the on-board camera are always the most evocative.”

99 posts 1,601 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Operating Hinged Door/Hatch

“Update: Working hinges now on my Springer #4 (USACOE stoplog tug). The pilot house has a working door to see the detailed interior. The lower door (hatch) is…”

25 posts 90 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Bruce's question1946.

“Bruce1946's question. Sorry. Hi Bruce. You probably accidentally entered questions in the wrong section. Your topic: "Question on Painting order" is inserted…”

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: (Naval Ship) Fletcher

“Do my eyes deceive me or was that a ship imitating a submaribe?”

15 posts 70 likes

3 years ago by luckyduck

Mobile marine models

“No complaints here. I have their Tollman semi kit, all top quality materials and fittings, yes, the white metal fittings need a little fettling, but that app…”

3 posts 13 likes

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Submarine or Sailboat

“Well, A maiden voyage with a rudder certainly changes things. A lack of a gasket around the hatch and need of about a half a kilo of ballast aft. I will also…”

22 posts 196 likes

3 years ago by KevinH

“NICE!!! Thanks for posting these pix ARL!”

3 posts 24 likes

3 years ago by jumpugly

LCM3 landing a Sherman M4A3(105) howitzer

“Lew All fun stuff. I also fly lots of RC planes and have a twin motor cargo plane with a rear hatch. I need to drop a small vehicle with a parachute out of t…”

12 posts 44 likes

3 years ago by Isaac

“Hello everyone, I share Chris's opinion, but you have the possibility with “send PM” But you also like to share what else is going on privately. And that my …”

7 posts 44 likes

3 years ago by Mike Stoney

Re: City of Sheffield

“Hi Rogal, I have also included this model of yours in the list (see link). It is so far the only example of a Life Boat to refer to. It would be better to ha…”

5 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Calling it a day.

“Bill, We all live in rooms of experience that some may never enter. I have been in three of those rooms with the big "C" on the door. I have left each one an…”

29 posts 420 likes

3 years ago by Brightwork

Model Ship "Sinks"

“Lew thanks for posting and I totally agree with your remarks as well as others”

6 posts 32 likes

3 years ago by Len1

“Hi Guys Thank you for your support, in answer to Doug I used my Fred login to try changing my password, when I tried to change my password the system kept sa…”

7 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by Fred

Re: HMS Bluebell.

“Just obtained a Revell 1/72 Flower Static to R/C conversion, in very slow progress, but, I will use your photos to restore. Thanks for posting.”

14 posts 73 likes

3 years ago by KevinH

Re: 1949 40' Chris Craft Challenger

“always liked boats with exposed wood. Nice work Isaac”

6 posts 27 likes

3 years ago by Isaac

“My Inga is still in its box in the boat shed as yet unmade. If mine ends up looking half as good as that I’ll be well pleased.”

7 posts 35 likes

3 years ago by Frankiesays1953

Question on Painting order

“I'm building a US Coast Guard 47' MLB and have some questions on how everyone handles thier painting order. I have some ares like stair wells and such that I…”

3 years ago by bruce1946

Re: HMS Belfast C35 Graupner Refit Purchase.

“In the second photo it's incredible, it seems real; only the water betrays him.”

4 posts 27 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

THE STORY OF THE NZ HAMILTON JET

“Just found this great video on the history of the Hamilton jet. A friend of mine had one of the later Hamilton jet boats with the Chevrolet V8 which was a gr…”

3 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Graupner Commodore

“Elegant boat. I really like the name "Centurion". All that remains is to admire the RC navigation.”

12 posts 43 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Lulonga River Tug

“Hello Tim, my boat uses one geared motor linked to the paddle wheels via a chain drive. Steering is very effective by making a clip on rudder extension. The …”

19 posts 77 likes

3 years ago by wmbc40

Looking for help identifying....

“Looking for help identifying this vertical boiler. It was listed on ebay over the weekend and I missed bidding on it. Is this an early PM Research vertical b…”

3 years ago by algon

Aerokits pt boat bulkhead plans wanted

“Glad you got sorted then and it's always good if folks post about their builds, even if just when completed.”

9 posts 11 likes

3 years ago by ChrisF

I miss Graupner!!! And Robbe too.

“Hi cashrc, I have a small line drawing of full size changes which I was going to do myself but happy to share. It looks like the update to the class I think …”

14 posts 77 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Useful Battery ???

“Boatshed, as I'm not a speed freak, most of my boats run on 12v 7ah sla's, some have 2 of these giving me a good day out on the water. As LiFePO4 Battery is …”

13 posts 47 likes

3 years ago by Colin H

Cheddar Electronic gas control valve instructions

“Hi Mike, I dig the pile of paperwork, but I couldn't find it. Anyway I found the Clevedon and a piece of Stuart (I guess). Please find them in the attachment…”

4 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Dainesh