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Lipo battery life

“no matter what the condition of the LiPo battery it is always a good idea to store and transport them in a bag that is insulated and fire proof that are spec…”

11 posts 32 likes

3 years ago by Len1

“Thanks for your reply CB90. After carefully measuring the diameter of the plugs again I ordered a number of the 3.5mm size. Thankfully this proved to be corr…”

5 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Sir Kay photo's

“Have had these figures for some years now Drewboy, they are white metal, and I got them from one of the modelling shows, scale is 1/48. Cheers, Pete”

19 posts 35 likes

3 years ago by Rookysailor

NAVAL PROPELLERS. Compendium of information.

“I have noticed that many topics are often repeated. Furthermore, many questions are asked again, even though there is no need to do so if you read old topics…”

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Plans, Plans, Plans

“Hi KevinH, you are very generous to give away this treasure.”

2 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

How many boats?

“Hi Roy (CB90). Congratulations on your models, there is a lot of variety. What I like most is the Italian MAS, I'm going to see it in your harbour. Good day …”

6 posts 10 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

down load a video to web site HOW

“I believe it is due to file size and limited server capacity, I may be wrong but I had a similar issue a while back. I just post a link to a You Tube video, …”

2 posts 3 likes

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Re: Kathryn - a Thames Bawley - 7

“Thank you very much Flaxbybuck for the answer (a very useful handbook for me and for those less experienced) and for the two videos that explain it even bett…”

2 posts 5 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

378' WHEC US Coast Guard Plans Post or Pre Fram

“I have been out with my boats a couple of times and someone has turned up with a submarine. They have put it into the water whilst I have been running around…”

4 posts 8 likes

3 years ago by BOATSHED

Re: Kathryn - a Thames Bawley - 6

“Your observations are right, I agree with them. I trust your filming assistant then, ahahahahah.”

7 posts 16 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

ACE Transmitter and Receiver

“I thought I would post this as a new Subject for general information about "ACE Nautical Commander 7 Channel Marine Radio - Gold Series". I got mine as part …”

3 years ago by LewZ

Re: Sailing at Madrid (Spain)

“I wonder about this boat turning radius. Is there a speed differential to the paddle wheels, or is the turning all done by the rudder? Isaac”

6 posts 30 likes

3 years ago by Isaac

Re: 'All Aboard' ;-)

“Looks like they are getting ready for an orgy. No really looks fun. But won't they all fall off when the boat is running or are they all stuck on ?”

19 posts 214 likes

3 years ago by BOATSHED

Re: Wheelhouse Windows

“Very inventive way of cutting out the windows, I did exactly the same when cutting my window frames for the Marlin only using a mini pedestal drill”

14 posts 159 likes

3 years ago by mturpin013

“When in Hollywood a few weeks ago for Grammys I passed by Warner brothers. It was totally flat, all this section was gone. This area housed the back lots tha…”

12 posts 56 likes

3 years ago by Hhager2

“gentlemen as the IT system works again and the E-mails are flying around il feel 2à years younger again. What a pleasure to read comments, suggestions, quest…”

3 years ago by hermank

“Ahahahahahaha, sure!”

39 posts 240 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Sinking !!!

“Hi Cash, The transmitter is home built 27MHz FM based on the design published in RCM&E in the 1970s. All of Paul's subs have a dedicated home made Tx. On one…”

9 posts 56 likes

3 years ago by Graham93

YouTube Hobby Raum

“Very nice but too much for me. I have various hobbies and interests and model boats is only one of them so can only get limited time. Will probably increase …”

4 posts 22 likes

3 years ago by ChrisF

Re: Kathryn - a Thames Bawley - 5

“Mike, your winch system looks beautifully engineered, not like my amateurish attempt !”

4 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

1/72 Scale Escort Carrier

“So, not to post too much, but, I always have at least two builds going. Now, Saturday I am picking up a large amount of ship plans, and one set is an Escort …”

3 years ago by KevinH

Re: Just got hull delivered DE1040 Garcia

“So far I’m almost done. After lot of 3D printing n parts buying I think it’s almost done. I have rails n helo safety nets ready to paint. Last will be repair…”

5 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by Hhager2

US Coastguard Rescue Boat

“Billings US coastguard boat. Length 73cm Beam 22cm Height including mast 48cm ABS hull FR Sky Receiver (£10 off price if not required) Viper waterproof 25amp…”

3 years ago by Rockbag

“Thank you Stephen for your hard efforts in getting the emails up and running again, appreciated”

20 posts 63 likes

3 years ago by Doogle

Re: (Fire Boat) 34" Aerokits Crash Tender

“Excellent example of a fireboat, included in the list of this topic: Thanks Steven. https://model-boats.com/forum/135991#135991”

2 posts 9 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

3 brushed motors on a boat-how to control

“Hi Isaac. I like your approach. You're right horns and sirens are too much fun. I'm thinking of putting a foghorn on my model under construction or in a futu…”

46 posts 102 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Saturday March 2-fun float of the NTWS

“Doug, i remember my old Felix, or it might have been the Neptun, that I had mounted my flag the exact same way...but I didn't have an excuse as I spent almos…”

3 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by Cashrc

Re: Aucklands' classic wooden boat festival ,1,2,3 March

“What a fantastic event at one of the best harbours in the world !. Looking forward to seeing the SailGP down in CHCH (Lyttleton) 23-24March Stay safe JP”

3 posts 15 likes

3 years ago by philcaretaker

Basic electrical connections of a modern RC model receiver.

“I don't know why, but I had already inserted this part in the first message and instead I must have made a mistake in some "copy/paste" from the translator b…”

2 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

ACE Nautical Commander 7-ch Gold radio

“Great news. I removed the Ace transmitter back and tested all the channels with separate servos. As before , the starboard throttle did not respond. I took a…”

12 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by Isaac