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“I was worried that water would get in the hull as the deck had only 7 tiny screws screws holding deck to hull .So i put 7 blocks in the hull so that I can re…”

15 posts 11 likes

57 minutes ago by GARTH

“Some nice footage I hadn't seen before:”

5 posts 18 likes

17 hours ago by Plivez

“@chugalone100 Hello Chugalone, thank you very much for your kind words and your feedback. I’m glad you like my ship, and it motivates me.”

156 posts 1 like

1 day ago by Wolle

“Looking great.”

2 posts 3 likes

2 days ago by DuncanP

“@Northernflotsam Hi, Yes I started with Fusion 360 so maybe I will have another look at it. Its just a matter of keeping at it so one does'nt forget the icon…”

2 days ago by IanL1

Painting almost complete

“Filling, sanding and painting has taken quite a long time! After two coats of sanding sealer, two coats of primer / undercoat applied by brush I then sprayed…”

8 posts 9 likes

2 days ago by DuncanP

“@robertl Hello, Thanks for the message. With regards to photographs of the finished boat, I am sorry but I have been unbale to finish the model due to ill he…”

2 days ago by firefighter

“This is a paper template - may need to explore the need for a parrel loop on the gaff.”

17 posts 8 likes

2 days ago by AndyB2

Modelling gundalow

“https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/tomarack/album/gundalow Here you can find photos from building the model and from sailing on the lake in the park. Sorry for the u…”

96 posts 9 likes

3 days ago by tomarack

“@Chum444 Looking at my old schematic (June 25, 2011), _I did note that the red wires to both Mtroniks ESCs need to bet cut_. *+However, I did not do that+*. …”

3 days ago by LewZ

Fairey Fisherman 27

“It's been awhile since I posted any updates - I've been involved in doing other things non-model related, as you do. I have managed to do some painting of my…”

20 posts 11 likes

5 days ago by ChrisF

Fairey Fisherman 27

“It's been awhile since I posted any updates - I've been involved in doing other things non-model related, as you do. I have managed to do some painting of my…”

20 posts 11 likes

5 days ago by ChrisF

Davits installed, radio equipment installed.

“Hi y’all. I got the davits and railings made up and installed last weekend and radio gear installed also. Nothing too mind bending, but I had to make a chang…”

12 posts 15 likes

6 days ago by Cashrc

“@Nick-Ward Looks great on the water - just about scale speed I would say. My original was much slower originally thanks to the power (and budget) options of …”

6 days ago by Razor1955

“Hi Bob, I'm very interested in your topic but as a simple spectator, I will look at your past models with great admiration.”

8 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@jumpugly Jumpugly is already beautiful like this, after aging it will be a masterpiece.”

21 posts 1 like

8 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“What size linear servos are you looking for?”

10 days ago by ChrisF

“@ChrisF This looks like the start of another exceptional build. Converting the original plans to 1:10 scale while staying faithful to the authentic materials…”

10 days ago by chugalone100

Deck Fittings Complete (at last)

“This has taken a very long time, but I’ve finally added the last of the deck fittings to the model. They are a mixture of mouldings from Cornwall Model Boats…”

30 posts 6 likes

11 days ago by peterbro

Bollards small size

“Last of the bollard making these are the smaller ones. Made in a similar way but the gusset between the bollards is milled into the base plate.”

26 posts 10 likes

11 days ago by Kevin55

"F" Clamp now available on Thingiverse

“I posted this clamp on line for anyone to download for free. This also includes instructions. Lew https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7360636”

5 posts 13 likes

12 days ago by LewZ

Video is now the right one

“Edited latest post to show the correct video. Duh!”

26 posts 16 likes

13 days ago by Chum444

Sponsons and paddle boxes

“I have been slowly building the parts for the paddle boxes. Nothing ever seems to go to plan but I am getting there. The sponsons have been fun! So fragile i…”

6 posts 8 likes

15 days ago by ColinJ2

“Absolutely stunning. Nice job! I like the open look on the main deck with the exposed boiler. Looks like many of the small river boats that traveled the sout…”

3 posts 4 likes

16 days ago by LewZ

“@chugalone100 Hi Chugalone. Have you tried the new toy too? I agree with you, the image is truly fantastic and evocative.”

18 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Sailing at Fleetwood

“Link to YouTube video - the first sail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AENF9UBeGWY”

3 posts 13 likes

21 days ago by AndyB2

“@robbob Why is there no mention of the wine rack & cooler !!. ( oh sorry did I text that out loud)”

49 posts 1 like

23 days ago by tonyb2

“@GARTH I too like to see a driver at the very least in these models. I am currently looking out for 16th scale figures for my current build. A Windermere pad…”

23 days ago by ColinJ2

“@GARTH I too like to see a driver at the very least in these models. I am currently looking out for 16th scale figures for my current build. A Windermere pad…”

23 days ago by ColinJ2

“We are all hoping to see that today.”

37 posts 1 like

23 days ago by zooma