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“@jbkiwi That is looking really good JB. Your model has reminded me of something that I saw many times, (albeit a long time ago) at the Düsseldorf model shows…”

3 hours ago by zooma

“@ChrisF That sounds like a reasonable expectation Chris as it looks like a boat that will work very well. I am not committed to building my own models to a u…”

8 hours ago by zooma

“Does anyone know if the Curlew model boat was available as a KIT or if it could only be built from a PLAN ? Also………does anyone know who actually designed the…”

8 hours ago by zooma

Control and power chassis

“Before securing the paddle brackets and committing to the full paddle‑box assembly, I decided it was prudent to focus on the control system and the power‑pac…”

46 posts 12 likes

10 hours ago by Kevin55

Internal fitting out

“Made a start to the Electrics trying everything out before final fit. Thinking about changing the sound module.”

2 posts 4 likes

1 day ago by RossJ

“Just did the doors an hour ago”

12 posts 19 likes

1 day ago by Cashrc

Telectra 3 Part 3

“Keel Disaster and Bulkheads. Whilst maneuvering the Deck/Keel, suddenly the keel snapped, dont know why, never hit anything or caught it against an object, b…”

5 posts 5 likes

1 day ago by muddy

Telectra 2 Standoff scale Police/Customs launch or Service Tender MM Plan No: MM417 .. Part 10

“Thanks for all the comments on Telectra 2 36" long, which was a stretched version of Telectra 1 at 30 " long .. Both these boats have now been passed on to n…”

15 posts 9 likes

2 days ago by muddy

“@ColRay Great progress, ColRay! This is very nostalgic model that I love tremendously. I think the switch back to PLA was definitely the right move. The hull…”

2 days ago by chugalone100

JUANITA STERN WHEELER

“*New Catwalk Support and Sundeck Supports* This is an update to the catwalk support that I posted some time ago. The redesign was suggested by my good frien…”

65 posts 7 likes

4 days ago by chugalone100

“Some very quick progress this time. for a change. I've been thinking about the main mast for a while now as it's quite a complicated structure and changed ov…”

35 posts 6 likes

5 days ago by peterbro

“@Schmango Excellent workmanship! It's coming along beautifully!”

7 days ago by jumpugly

“@zooma Nice windscreen. These certainly are tricky to construct. Bracing as you did is an excellent idea.”

20 posts 1 like

7 days ago by Chum444

Sea Commander Power Pulse

“Water Cooled ESC Conversion. Over the last 3 months of so I have noticed that the throttle on my Kopy Kommander tended to open and close to vary the speed wh…”

294 posts 21 likes

8 days ago by zooma

“@roycv That's the process I used on the RG65 when the original sails wore out. I added a little more area, but stayed within the class limits. The new sails …”

12 posts 1 like

8 days ago by RossM

“@JSS4 Use of a flight controller module is a VERY interesting idea. Keep posting your progress with its implementation. Of course you know this but keep in m…”

8 days ago by Chum444

“@DWBrinkman Somebody call the officer on deck! And who is this sender?”

11 days ago by algon

“Needs a clean up. Already said it " not sure I like PLA"”

14 posts 10 likes

14 days ago by ColRay

“@cjanik001 Thank you”

15 days ago by RossJ

“Well done Nick .. keep up the good work.. This article is certainly an inspiration.. Have you tried Jotika for your plywood skins ? And or other woods you ma…”

16 days ago by muddy

“@Willem Here is a Crotch Island Pinky which doesn’t have an inboard motor. See the designer and builder, Lee Huston’s drawings. Lee can be found on the Faceb…”

16 days ago by Ronald

“@jumpugly +++! Hoorah for planned weathering.”

25 posts 3 likes

18 days ago by Chum444

“@zooma Bob, "my duff arm will give you a chance to catch up", your arm must be really badly damaged and going to take a really long time to heal/repair if it…”

10 posts 2 likes

20 days ago by Madwelshman

“@GaryLC Hello Gary. That’s no problem at all—there are far worse things. I’m glad you like my build log, and I appreciate your kind words.”

159 posts 3 likes

20 days ago by Wolle

“@AndyB2 Andy, she looks absolutely beautiful on the water! Congratulations on a successful maiden sail. It's always a great feeling when a model performs as …”

19 posts 2 likes

21 days ago by chugalone100

“@EdW that is certainly “different” Ed, and I would be really interested to know how it sails. Bob.”

22 days ago by zooma

“@E8southport Well done Adam, your first build is coming together and when the side skins are fitted it will suddenly look a lot more like a boat, and the dec…”

23 days ago by zooma

Revell 1:142, Northsea Fishing Trawler build & RC conversion.

“Part 8. Next part will be final assembly and finishing touches. Thank you for reading this post, there is more to come. Please feel free to comment. Cheers, …”

14 posts 22 likes

24 days ago by stevedownunder

“The problem WAS THE BATTERY. All good, and ready to sail! JohnA”

28 days ago by JohnAsklar

“I have just been given a wavemaster 34, not bad nick, lead acid batteries, motor, speed controller. The cabin floor is missing and the rear cabin roof, the r…”

29 days ago by PhilW