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2 hours ago by 🇬🇧 SimpleSailor ( Lieutenant)

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what am I recent acquisition

That is good news Stephen. A lot of old military equipment has been restored over recent years (aircraft, tanks etc) and from what I can gather this need to preserve and restore some of our recent history continues. It would be good to see ML492 restored to the way she would have been in 1942. I suspect that if she were slightly older and had a war record she may have been saved already ! Bob.

10 hours ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

Non-Hobby Chat

Sprite

Hi Chris, …..you could quickly knock-up a Remora in between all your other lengthy scheduled projects and have a lot of fun driving it while you wait for the Faireys to come out to play…..😂 Bob.

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

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CONSTRUCTION OF A CASE FOR DISPLAYING A SCALE MODEL SHIP

Thanks so much Jock, I'm really glad you like it.

2 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

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For MartinS

I know you are a big fan of Life Boats and the RNLI I saw this RNLB in a display case at a Visitor Centre in Mallaig, Scotland.

2 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

Animal and nature photos to enjoy.

Spectacular images, what wonderful places, the canyon is spectacular, unique. I would love to visit them in person. Thanks for sharing, Dave.

2 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

Non-Hobby Chat

Stuffing boxes, shafts, and props (revisited)

No problem jumpugly, it’s always good to be able to help somebody else. …I need help myself sometimes (well quite often really) and always appreciate it when I get offered advice. Bob.

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

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Surpass ESC Problem?

The “safety cut-out has obviously failed on this Surpass 120A and is why it drained the battery completely. I will see if it is possible to dial it back in again when I get the programme card. Let’s hope we can as the other forward/reverse functions are still working OK. Bob.

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

RC & Electrics

Midland Model Engineers Exhibition

I used to enjoy going to this show when it was at the Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. A lot of my workshop tools and accessories were bought from exhibitors at this show and some of my larger machine tools too . Since the change of name and venue I have never been to this show, it is just a bit too far for me to travel for a one day at the show. Harrogate is much closer to home for me and I was able to sometimes go on the Saturday and the Sunday. Bob.

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

Hobby Chit Chat

Vosper MTB 379

That brings back some good memories. I sold my detailed model of the MTB 379 to a chap in Australia, and believe it or not, it arrived safely and undamaged ! The model was highly detailed but everything (including the contents of the flag locker) made the journey safely. MTB 379 is a really nice model to run and makes the white water that is so distinctive of its type. A very nice boat. Bob.

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

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Model boat fire cruiser Weser from Graupner

Good Morning Mr Jumpugly, thanks for your support but i looking for Graupner Wesel and the documents that you suggest are Graupner Wiesel. I have already the Graupner Wiesel model and it works fantastic. Now i bought fire fighting Graupner Wesel. Thanks any way for help. Ciao from Italy

5 days ago by 🇮🇹 fulmic ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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MidWest boat kit info

I used to think BlueJacket Shipcrafters picked them up, but ModelExpo owns and still markets the Midwest Line Ron. You can grab them from ModelExpo on Amazon too....sometimes even get a deal. 👍 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Midwest+Model+boat

6 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

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Dutch sailing barge

I reviewed your profile back to December of 2021 when you began building Katie with just a preformed hull and minimal sheets of plans. Since 2021, you have been building a number of vessels including several of Gary Webb designs and making an alternate version of Emma. You’ve been busy making sails to fit these models too. All this to say, the Dutch model isn’t your first “ Kick at the can”. You have experience with making sailing models, creating plans and fitting out a model sailboat. I was thinking you launched into creating a difficult Dutch hull design as though it was your first sailing model. Well, I am wrong, and apologize to you. I look forward to seeing your experience develop into something of beauty on the water. With Respect, Ron Bauer

6 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

General Resources

Deans Marine Tradition

Right, here we go, a photo of the internals from the Deans Marine prototype, and one from my effort . . . .

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 MikeN12 ( Recruit)

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Dickie harbour tug

I had same bust. Opened it up n did a servo on rudder. The water pump I took all apart n cleaned. It did work. See if a seal is bad? Redid led lighting and it worked with spektrum receiver n a solid state switch from eBay. I used an old Esc I had and replaced motor. Once back together it looked ok n ran well. Sold it on eBay a year back.

7 days ago by 🇺🇸 Hhager2 ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Water Scoop Location.

After testing to day, I can report that off-setting the water scoop did not cure the problem that I have with my Sea Commander wanting to “nose dive” into the water after being turned RIGHT into any choppy water at speed. I do think that it has made the problem less than it was, but not by much! Bob.

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OUTRUNNER AND INRUNNER BRUSHLESS MOTORS

Thanks Alessandro. Conversely, thank you for your information on brushed motors which I know little about. I do have some in my RTR boats but obviously they came installed with them. I did think about using them in my slower models; River Cruiser, Fisherman and Faun but decided to stick with my favoured brushless, particularly having tried one in the River Cruiser where slow speed and moving off were very good. Some might think I'm crazy using brushless in such slow models. I could have got advice on what brushed to use but part of my decision was wanting to see how brushless worked in slow craft as I'd read mixed reports on their slow speed performance - the answer is to use decent quality motors and ESCs. Fisherman will be the interesting one as it will be pretty heavy, has a blunt nosed displacement hull with a very small motor. The total opposite to my planing models where I oversize the motors!

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Rear Admiral)

RC & Electrics

3D Printed Models

Tim I have ABS 3D printed parts as small as 72 scale that are over 10 years old and have not deteriorated at all. Others in our Association have parts that are much older and still no signs of and breakdown. Granted they are painted but I do have parts in my spares boxes, some 15 years old and no sign of deterioration and they have not been painted. I very much enjoy 3D modelling it is one the most attractive aspects of the hobby. Although these days I use a combination of 3D Printing, CNC and Styrene stock to make most parts. Determining just how the part will be manufactured is very enjoyable. I will admit I do not always get this right first time around but you learn from every mistake.

8 days ago by 🇦🇺 BobbyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US

Thank you so much, Doogle!

11 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

RC & Electrics

Perkasa photo album

Hi Ed, I don't have a print shop locally to copy them, but when I find the originals they should be in a card tube that I could send them to you in if you would like them - as I have no need to keep them, First I need to find them and then take a few snaps so you can let me know if they would be of any use to you. Bob.

11 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

General Resources

Upgrade at last

It's not only the kids that like the water jet spraying - I liked it too! I guess different clubs have different rules and when nobody else is about - whose to know 👍 I no longer have my ODIN, but I know for certain that the water jet and the catapult launcher were both working when I sold it 😇 Bob.

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

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Fascinating piece on Shackleton's Endurance today...

Agreed! The tv docudrama is very good.... https://youtu.be/BOubwwq-WBU?si=cBoDsb8q3JpGmhk1 https://youtu.be/RTXmORkA1Jg?si=f58Bx4g-YlQ1diJS

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 Nickthesteam ( Commodore)

Non-Hobby Chat

Light Up the Night at Lakefront Promenade Park, Oakville, Ontario

Fabulous. A really nice setting. Cheers Ian

13 days ago by 🇳🇿 IanL1 ( Midshipman)

Hobby Chit Chat

Big question

Mike, Michel, Mike It’s because you are Swiss. The wiseast people in Europe. It meand you are 4 years older?!? But much much wiser Regards Your belgian friend

14 days ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Rear Admiral)

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RNLB Watson Class Lifeboat twin screw

Ronald a good dai have built the Plymouth wich is a qwatson class a Vic Smeed plan. Sent me a pm and i will copy the plan and sent it to you. Regardherman K lifeboatlover

14 days ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Rear Admiral)

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I really should know better

I use West System different size cans with pumps and never had a problem in 17 years. Also used on my real boats. AustinG👍

14 days ago by 🇨🇦 AustinG ( Warrant Officer)

Hobby Chit Chat

Who has built the Mary Ann?

Hi Pete5, the last build blog in your email by a member of the Luton club is a work of art beautifully made and finished. After I saw the actual model I went back to mine and made a better job of it. Roy

16 days ago by 🇬🇧 roycv ( Admiral)

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Open the box, and you get pancakes!

She’s ready Ron, just not fully rigged yet. That was going to be one of my cold weather projects. I am only at the lake a few more weekends before we have to close up the house for the winter. I am def thinking about it. I may do a run in my bosses pool. 😉

17 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

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QOD for Alessandro

If DOESN'T MATTER, u need to get a ROUND TUIT. remember: it doesn't matter if you get a round tuit

19 days ago by 🇨🇦 RossM ( Captain)

Non-Hobby Chat

Adding a Reverse to Forwards Only ESC?

Thanks JB, that is very encouraging. …and a neat little video to show it in action too. Plenty of room in just about any of my Classic Model Power Boats to fit it too, so I will start looking for a source of supply for a similar 10A 240V switch. Bob.

22 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Commodore)

RC & Electrics