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“@ChrisF Nice... that DRZ would be ideal for most of what I did/do off-road. My son has 2015 Yamaha WR450F, which is quite possibly, the scariest bike I have …”

25 posts 217 likes

7 hours ago by Avoca

3D printed Schooner

“The new printer is really working spot on I'm using up all the odd's n end's of filament 1 hot staple 2 Slight change in the keel placement Col”

17 posts 80 likes

1 day ago by ColRay

“Hi Harry, Well, it looks like you’ve got another classic on the operating table! Great to see you giving this LesRo Sportsman the attention it deserves. That…”

8 posts 8 likes

2 days ago by chugalone100

“@canabus Hi Harry, Congratulations on getting your Aerokits Sea Queen back in the water! After all those months of work, it must feel wonderful to see her af…”

411 posts 1,450 likes

2 days ago by chugalone100

“@Chum444 Hi Bill Thank you for the precise and comprehensive explanations. I understand your point of view and your choices. I don’t think you’ll have any is…”

9 posts 32 likes

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@jbkiwi I just saw this - LOVE it! One side-effect you didn't mention. Bi-direction speed controls, at least the few I've tried, all default to "zero throttl…”

54 posts 1,037 likes

3 days ago by Fishercat

“@ChrisF what a pity”

9 posts 9 likes

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@DJW Well-deserved words; excellent and wonderful work.”

10 posts 63 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Eh4zJFPyP/?mibextid=wwXIfr If you’re not a Facebook user then view it on the Stromstads Museum website. https://stromstadsm…”

22 posts 47 likes

4 days ago by Ronald

“@whittonm Beautiful ship model.”

15 posts 141 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Aft deck skylights underway

“The skylights and associated deck housings were fabricated from 1.5 mm birch plywood using a built-up box construction. Although lightweight, the material pr…”

59 posts 557 likes

5 days ago by Kevin55

“@IanHobbs Yes, everything so far is laser cut. I have an X-tool S1. It's big enough for me to get the keel or deck out in 2 pieces. It's strong enough to go …”

47 posts 88 likes

6 days ago by Fishercat

Hmmm, we have a scaling issue...

“Rapidly came-up against the reality of the 'limitations of computing power' of my laptop vs my ego conundrum. (Fishercat, got a spare GPU or two... and maybe…”

22 posts 51 likes

6 days ago by Avoca

“Well today the new Governor made an appearing and had a look at the rope locker and the starboard side of the wheelhouse, lets hope he id O.K with the work s…”

8 posts 54 likes

6 days ago by Fred

“@Peewit83 Any updates on your Kinfisher Peewit83? Is the build ongoing, or have you managed to get enough 'table time' to finish the build? Will”

5 posts 54 likes

6 days ago by Madwelshman

“@chugalone100 I have no idea what Chris is referring to Will”

29 posts 170 likes

6 days ago by Madwelshman

“@chugalone100 . Nice work Julian. Bob.”

30 posts 185 likes

9 days ago by zooma

“@ChrisF I am not able to scan the plans as I don’t have a scanner or a suitable printer, and unfortunately I have no local commercial printer in the area whe…”

11 posts 18 likes

9 days ago by zooma

Tested out Fairey Huntsman

“On Thursday, I tried out my Huntsman R/C model worked great until the speed control stopped working. On Friday had to take a speed control out of one of my H…”

15 posts 55 likes

9 days ago by GARTH

“I have started another thread for the Rapier X where I hope to be able to get some copies made of the LesRo Rapier kit plans and some drawings made from the …”

3 posts 4 likes

10 days ago by zooma

“@ChrisF Would you like to borrow my Rapier 1 to accompany the original kit plans and bulkhead templates? You could take a good look at the revised cabin and …”

27 posts 45 likes

11 days ago by zooma

“@ChrisF. Good call . It is probably the best idea to put the bulkheads where they suit your drawings, rather than trying to work around the old Precedent H31…”

43 posts 50 likes

13 days ago by zooma

“@Clockmaker It’s good to see someone building a sailing boat, excellent quality. Look forward to seeing it on the water.”

8 posts 46 likes

17 days ago by AndyB2

“Chum I like your reno very much Col”

23 posts 163 likes

19 days ago by ColRay

“@ColRay Hi Col. Bought from SLEC (mentioned in your plywood thread) in sheets, expensive but has some good uses. As well as the standard stuff they produce t…”

4 posts 27 likes

21 days ago by ChrisF

Fairey Swordsman 33

“The other one of the trio of larger classic Fairey models didn't want to be left out, so after making the battery box for the Huntsman 31 I've made one for t…”

14 posts 103 likes

22 days ago by ChrisF

“My uncle built the Occre Hercules tug. He did it static so I gave the prop n shaft if that helps on a future ship. It’s a big tug too. Since the ship is up f…”

31 posts 347 likes

22 days ago by Hhager2

“The is in sight... I hope Col”

32 posts 270 likes

22 days ago by ColRay

Fairey Huntsman 31

“Next morning, after gluing the planks on, the floor was a nice curve. Not a problem as it was nice and flexible and would have glued in place Ok but I needed…”

13 posts 67 likes

23 days ago by ChrisF

“The project started as a larger Clyde Puffer than the Mk I model. As I say tis is the classic ColRay 110% turnabout. One: I will not be using any file for 3D…”

6 posts 9 likes

26 days ago by ColRay