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Pilot boat Britannia

“Hi Wolfgang, and thank you as I appreciate your comments on my boats, the non Mountfleet model is an all wood plank on-frame model by Marvon Models from donk…”

11 posts 53 likes

3 years ago by GaryLC

yet another free one

“Hi Jacko that design is much older than 40 years, double it at least. I have seen photographs of a design like this which won virtually every race. It would …”

2 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Speed controller

“CHRISTOPHERH1: You don't have to wire positve (usually red) to the red dot on the (brushed) motor. The motor just runs a little more efficient that way. Put …”

16 posts 46 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Layout of a winch system

“Thanks for the advise”

6 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by mturpin013

Fairey huntsman re paint colour

“I agree with what you say about back in the 60's there wasn't metalic colours. But when I was buying model Airfix cars, planes and motorbike's I used to add …”

14 posts 46 likes

3 years ago by BOATSHED

Re: Here's another sportfish

“According to the motor, ESC is underpowered. I needed at least A 60A ESC. Here, let's have a look at it.”

3 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by Sakibian

RNPSA museum - Lowestoft

“Looks like an excellent place to visit!”

7 posts 26 likes

3 years ago by RonBMK2

a dream project

“Hi JockScott. Your model is turning out really well. Now I will carefully observe your progress and techniques for my pleasure and to obtain useful information.”

18 posts 75 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Fairey huntsman 31 47 restoration

“Oh the joys of restoration ! Most members of our club apply the '10 foot rule', ie. if it looks good when 10' away then it is OK. Personally I prefer the 10"…”

4 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Two of my “other engines”

“Hi Austin, The newsletter is edited by our Chairman, the website is operated by a committee member. We have 8 committee members and have a committee meeting …”

15 posts 31 likes

3 years ago by roycv

“I'm going to suggest the subscription as a present rather than getting stuff I don't really need!”

17 posts 99 likes

3 years ago by DuncanP

Lessons learnt when dry testing of R/C motors on a mixer with rudder control

“Thanks Doug and Dave for your input. I have done some further testing and the fault only seems to be with the BEC from one of the ESC's. The ESc's now work b…”

11 posts 43 likes

3 years ago by DuncanP

HMS Sheffield ww2 ship

“There are several Stephen. From 1/700 upwards. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=hms+sheffield+ww2+model https://www.google.com/search?clien…”

2 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: LesRo Javelin p

“Thanks for the link to the graphics supplier Barry, I will take a look to see what I can find locally. Bob.”

6 posts 22 likes

3 years ago by zooma

Re: Irishman Tug

“All details regarding size motors etc are on the top of the page. Cheers, Pete”

11 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by Rookysailor

Fairey huntsman restoration

“Hi NickD, Sorry for late reply 400ml rattle cans from my local Baumarkt (DIY and Builders Hypermarket). Made by a German company, Peter Kwasny Group - link a…”

17 posts 53 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Battery load testing

“I use them as well JB and can endorse their usefulness. I also use them to monitor batteries during discharge /charge cycles which help to pep up and prolong…”

2 posts 8 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Fairey huntsman restoration

“So today went well cut two templates to use as backing on the rear of the side vents to stick in place with two bolts in the back to go through the side of t…”

3 years ago by Wez

RTTL 2755 update

“Rogal. Superb detail. It all takes time to get it right. Regards Bill.”

7 posts 33 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Spirit Based Paints

“I was advised by a fellow club member recently that some of the dedicated paint and wallpaper (!) shops still offer custom colour mixing using genuine SPIRIT…”

12 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by zooma

“Enjoy your holiday”

3 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by Doogle

Fairey huntsman seats

“So todays task is seat and base backs with backing to side vents with bolts on the back to screw in place so it’s easier to take off in the future blame some…”

3 years ago by Wez

Model boating in 1958

“Included in this superb footage was some of the Classic Model Powerboats that were running at that time. This was especially interesting to me as I like to b…”

6 posts 15 likes

3 years ago by zooma

“Terry. Agreed. Regards Bill.”

32 posts 59 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

“Whoops, Just realised I put the wrong number in the subject heading, it made me go and check the boat has the correct numbers.”

10 posts 45 likes

3 years ago by Rogal118

Fairey huntsman restoration

“. Sounds good to me!”

11 posts 34 likes

3 years ago by jumpugly

Re: A Tug Fort Valley Modification

“One lives and learns BS. It's usually best to put the address on a separate line as well. I've also learned to put link addresses right at the end of a post,…”

23 posts 494 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

when things suddenly goes west

“thanks for the advice all taken on board”

31 posts 54 likes

3 years ago by Stephen T

Vintage model boats.

“You are lucky Bill. My Grandson is 20 and cannot muster enough motivation to come out of his bedroom. The only way he would make a boat is if they wrote a pr…”

13 posts 82 likes

3 years ago by MouldBuilder

Re: (Tug Boat) Emanuel

“Questi modelli, oltre ad essere belli, hanno un valore sentimentale inestimabile. Non hanno prezzo. These models, in addition to being beautiful, have an ine…”

2 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR