Josway Focus 2/3

here are links with the DF95 parts that you need (in the second link is the older version of the parts): https://www.radiosailing.co.uk/df95-a-main-boom-pack---kit-740-p.asp https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Joysway-Dragonflite-95-Main-Boom-Pack-A-JS_881116.html#SID=2516

5 minutes ago by 🇷🇴 add2mix ( Recruit)

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wanted plans for grey goose

has any one the deck plans or stb Grey goose in 1/24th scale or failing that photograph of the deck layout of that model battle crafts don't have sarik models plan is to 1/45th

9 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Stephen T ( Warrant Officer)

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Train and Hobbies show 2023

Hi Herman, Let us hope that all members of this great forum last much more than a couple of years!! We will then find out. My guess is that more "Old Guys" than ever will take up the challenging pastime to replace any that leave. We optimists may even see a few youngsters - but nobody should bet on it. Like it or not, the World has changed almost beyond recognition since many of us were keen schoolboys playing with boats. That was before work, responsibilities and families came along. With much more time, better equipment, patience, skill and even money; we all now have the opportunity. We really must not waste it!! Happy building and boating. Dr. John Fowler. Leeds and Bradford. BBC. 🤞🤞🤞

12 hours ago by 🇬🇧 johnf ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Adding to your own blog

Michel-C every time i see a remark of you i must laugh with your captain Haddock logo 😊😊

14 hours ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Warrant Officer)

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Marine Modelling International Magazine

Hi Neil. Sarik Hobbies sell the plan and article so I must have had it at some point but can't for the life of me find it. You could try calling Sarik and asking if they would just supply the article.. https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/byms-minesweeper-2/

19 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Nickthesteam ( Warrant Officer)

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BYMS

Please check my reply to your International Marine Modeler thread.

20 hours ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Lieutenant Commander)

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The Pleasure of Building Models

Colin and Caroline, You both are very talented builders. Amazing detail and finish work. The doll house just blows me away...Wow!. Keep up the fantastic work. Best regards, RR

20 hours ago by 🇺🇸 River Rat ( Lieutenant)

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Written a Book

I totally agree. We worked hard enough to get here!

20 hours ago by 🇬🇧 firefighter ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Uploading Videos to the Website

Hello Dave, I followed your guidance on being able to post videos on the forum and converted my videos to YouTube files but when I tried to post a video using the YouTube link as requested on this site I received a message saying that I needed to post a valid link although I was using the link address provided by YT. I hope that makes sense. Any ideas? Greg 👍

21 hours ago by 🇬🇧 firefighter ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Hello Ron, That's good to know. Thank you for the link. Just had a look. Very interesting Greg 👍

22 hours ago by 🇬🇧 firefighter ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Insight please

It looks to me that someone was trying to make it look like the Cutty Sark, I agree with RNinMunich, that the transom looks wrong, BUT what you can see of the figurehead looks like Cutty Sark, just missing the actual tail hairs

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 luckyduck ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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PT boats weathering

Info on camo for PT boats (note that all PT boats were some sort of camo, most solid colors, some with multi-color patterns): http://www.ptboatworld.com/PT_Boat_Info/PT-Camouflage.html Lew

2 days ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ ( Midshipman)

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Slec Ltd - Bob-A-Bout Footy Class Yacht Build

Hello Ron, Having read what you have said, your comments make a lot of sense so I will stick with plan A 😊. Greg 👍

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 firefighter ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Best Place To Get Assorted Packs of Balsa Wood?

Hi Greg, With the demise of local model shops we are largely left with online and postal sources. As well as SLEC, I have found Hobbies of Dereham Norfolk excellent for such supplies. There catalogue is a treat and I think they now go under a website Alwayshobbies. Please also keep an eye out for stocks from modeller giving up or under deceased estates! Good luck Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. BBC. 😊😊😐

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 johnf ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Socialising at the lake

A familiar scene. Old men, huddled up, hands in pockets, dreaming of warmer weather. It is the same in Britain although we have been sailing all through the winter here in Leeds. Not much stops us. Ice, and sometimes the cold. Severe weather is seen as a challenge !😉

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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Old boat, new deck planking

Coffee or Craft sticks work very well . Canabus

2 days ago by 🇦🇺 canabus ( Midshipman)

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Hi Stephen A couple on E Bay. A have no problems with flipping my Spearfish and has been clock at 37KPH !!! Steady as a rock and turns great. Running a 3648-1450kv on a Nano Tech 4S 5000mah Lipo with a car 120Amp ESC. Prop 2blade CNC 40mm. Canabus

2 days ago by 🇦🇺 canabus ( Midshipman)

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Mystery boat

I don't have the boat, just an email that it is being sold (along with the sub). I responded about more info, but never heard back from them. Good find Doug. Lew

2 days ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ ( Midshipman)

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Question of the Day?

Hi Rick, Reckon you're right about the first two infamous 'can't-bes', but I'll bet that most UK/Commonwealth members would have also instantly recognised the third😉 Remnants of which were found off the south coast of UK and preserved at tremendous effort and cost! This is reflected in the jump of correct answers from the UK. Anyway, a simple process of elimination should suffice; northern European/US names in Greece in 4BC? I don't think so😉 Cheers, Doug 😎

2 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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Back roof ✅

3 days ago by 🇳🇱 renew ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Battery esc combination

Hi just wondering if anybody knows if this esc has low volt cut off please

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 evopg ( Leading Seaman)

RC & Electrics

Just wanted to share some of the progress on my Push Boat.

RonH, yes my sealed lead acid batteries are the same as what Zippkits sells. I buy them at a local electronics distributor, avoiding any shipping charge. They are 6V, 3.5 or 4 Amp-hours. Very common in emergency lighting units in offices, and used in alarm systems too, so they are a high volume item therefore pretty inexpensive. My tug weighs 9lb with 2 of those batteries & a bit of birdshot to trim. Right now i power the ESC from just one battery at a time however intend to experiment with drawing current from both batteries simultaneously by connecting them to the ESC thru large power diodes which will block any threat of one battery trying to charge the other. The diodes reduce the voltage of each battery by abt 0.7V but they block circulating currents. In the twin-engine Springer I will use 2 batteries, 2 ESCs, & wont need the isolation diodes. One doesn't want both ESCs trying to power the receiver so I will cut one wire in the cable from one of the ESCs to the receiver.

3 days ago by 🇨🇦 RodC ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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Fairey Marine.

It's a good video that one Colin. Another favourite of mine is 'Ride the white horses'.

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Madwelshman ( Midshipman)

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Smoke units

This topic has been addressed numerous times, on numerous Forums, for probably 15 years. The bottom line appears to be that smoke, other than whit(ish), is probably bad for you and probably bad for your boat. It falls in the same category as pyrotechnics(especially on this side of the Pond where there is always a lawyer at every pond). One option for actual smoke is to use water vapor, which is usually created by ultrasonic vibration. Again, the color comes out whit(ish). With the exceptions of coal fired and wood fired boilers, or a diesel, a properly adjusted oil burner should not create much smoke at all and it should be grayish. If it is dark, blackish, then the chief engineer is not paying attention to his firing mix. I have used, and am using, oil smokers and I have not found, much to my delight and in spite of my trepidation, any oily residue left on my models. I have also tried the ultrasonic water smokers. They work fine, but my preference is the oil version because the smoke does not dissipate as quickly. Lastly, at a distance the white smoke appears to lose some of it's crispness and when the volume is adjusted it looks about right for oil fired ships. My two cents.😊

4 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Lieutenant Commander)

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Has Anyone Built The Wooden Boat Company Police Launch?

Concerning the initial problem I had when starting to build the Police Launch, after realizing the fundamental mistake I made by incorrectly positioning the transom frame which was kindly pointed out to me by Dave976 I now see that I can proceed with the build and look forward to completing the hull. Thank you Dave976 and all the others that took an interest in my problem. I am also interested in the torpedo boat PT-109 made by the same company. I see that the hull is based on or is the same as the hull of the police launch so If I do decide to purchase the PT boat building won't be a problem 😁. Greg 👍

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 firefighter ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Accidents happen.

Relieved to read that you are on the mend Colin😀 Keep following the doc's orders (and Caroline's 😉), we need you back in service pronto Admiral. GWS, Doug😎

4 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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How to Remove a Post, Harbour and Building Log?

Firefighter. The post was on Page 2 of Forum. It's quite unusual to be able to remove posts/My Harbour on a forum but you can on here. I have used it in My Harbour to tidy up my boats. Chris

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Midshipman)

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Thank you hermank for the additional recommendations. Greg 👍

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 firefighter ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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War of1812 battle of Stoney Creek

A larger view of the monument. Rick

4 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Admiral)

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HA kits Slipper Launch

I have wooden flooring but but do no painting or heavy sanding of models in the house . The wife would kill me.. so covered garden area has to do

5 days ago by 🇬🇧 TerryH ( Leading Seaman)

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