Question of the Day?

7 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 Rockbag ( Warrant Officer)

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Operating Hinged Door/Hatch

Update: Working hinges now on my Springer #4 (USACOE stoplog tug). The pilot house has a working door to see the detailed interior. The lower door (hatch) is hinged because it will remain open because the sound unit is located inside. Still need to do some more details, the biggest is the structure railing and ladder. Getting there. Lew Florida 😎, USA

3 hours ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ ( Captain)

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Wordle of the Day?

6 hours ago by 🇺🇸 Cashrc ( Vice Admiral)

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

Sorry, I'm getting confused. I re-edited on my mistake, don't pay attention to it.

10 hours ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Commodore)

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Bruce's question1946.

Bruce1946's question. Sorry. Hi Bruce. You probably accidentally entered questions in the wrong section. Your topic: "Question on Painting order" is inserted in the Wiki, How-To Articles section (I insert the link at the end). In this section it is not possible to reply to you because you cannot add comments (at least I can't). I'm also interested in the answers you will receive so I suggest you: open a new topic on the forum, or put the post in an existing build of yours, or have Fireboat move the topic from the Wiki section to the Forum section (I don't know if it can do it but I think so), or, if you want, I'll copy and paste your questions and the photo here, or kind people, who know the right answers and want to help you, will respond by reading the questions directly from the link. I hope to be proved helpful. https://model-boats.com/wiki/139682

10 hours ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Commodore)

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Mobile marine models

No complaints here. I have their Tollman semi kit, all top quality materials and fittings, yes, the white metal fittings need a little fettling, but that applies to fittings from most suppliers. The templates are a good addition, I have converted them to files for laser cutting, so far results are encouraging. The hull is robustly made with it's own unique serial number glassed into the inside, a good security measure incase of future theft. I have nothing but praise for MMM...

22 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Nickthesteam ( Commander)

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Sailing at Madrid

I understand Isaac. If I remember correctly you have plenty of room for a smoke generator and you have all the technical skills to make it as you say.

1 day ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Commodore)

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LCM3 landing a Sherman M4A3(105) howitzer

Lew All fun stuff. I also fly lots of RC planes and have a twin motor cargo plane with a rear hatch. I need to drop a small vehicle with a parachute out of the back for some similar fun.😎😎😎 Isaac

2 days ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac ( Warrant Officer)

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Blackpool Model Show

The 2024 Blackpool Model Show will be on the weekend of the 19th & 20th October at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool.

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

Dating ?????

Hello everyone, I share Chris's opinion, but you have the possibility with “send PM” But you also like to share what else is going on privately. And that my grandchildren are also interested in model building is something I can certainly share. . . . This is not a problem. Keep on tinkering, I'm doing it! Greetings Michel-C.

2 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Commander)

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Calling it a day.

Bill, We all live in rooms of experience that some may never enter. I have been in three of those rooms with the big "C" on the door. I have left each one and closed the door behind me. Stay positive and use all the tools in your toolbox to lean into this. Best Hessel

3 days ago by 🇨🇦 Brightwork ( Captain)

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Model Ship "Sinks"

Lew thanks for posting and I totally agree with your remarks as well as others

3 days ago by 🇺🇸 Len1 ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Coast Guard 47 MLB 1:16 scale build

Thank you Lew But these are "B" models (Refits) my kit is an "A" model. Console, Gages, instruments, steering wheels Front and Upper Helm railings, Seats, Radar, and many other items have changed I recently went to Coos Bay and Ilwaco and got a tour of the their boats and took lots of photos Ilwaco Wa, showed me the difference between each boat of the B & C boats but there are no “A’s” around they have up graded all of the MLB’s and working on doing the B’s now. The Upper helm deck is totally different on the “C” models new seats, consoles have been totally replaced steering is now more in the middle. I have a copy of the Actual plans I got from the Coast guard Museum On the 1st builds Again thank you for your info I will be upgrading my Photos later this week

3 days ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Midshipman)

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Ranking

Hi Guys Thank you for your support, in answer to Doug I used my Fred login to try changing my password, when I tried to change my password the system kept saying wrong password, now this is where it all went wrong, I asked for a reset email, email received, new password entered, then I logged in, with new password, that was when FredE came into play, and it was after I had posted "Ranking" that I found out that I had a new account, this went on for six attempts, it was not until today that I have now have been able to reset my password and use my original account, one other forum that has changed it operating system has had no end of problems with logins, and now six months down the line they are still having problems. Thank god we are not the Post Office. Fred

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Lieutenant)

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THE MOST ORIGINAL, STRANGE AND FAILURE SHIPS EVER BUILT IN THE WORLD.

Good evening to all naval modelers on this forum. I'm about to get off topic, but Jumpugly is right. When I write or say (without even writing) something, the Internet (via Google or other search engines) offers you various news or articles for sale about it. This time it wasn't a sales proposal but news. Why do I say I'm going off the rails of my topic? Because the theme was the most extravagant, bizarre and unsuccessful ships ever built in the world. This is certainly not a failure. In fact, if it is built and sold it will certainly be a substantial income. It hasn't been built yet, but it's already a finished project (or just an idea, a fantasy?). I'm talking about the MIGALOO M5 submersible yacht. An incredible submarine as a pleasure boat. We know that the submarine is the narrowest and hardest naval vessel for sailors. Not everyone could fit in. However, it is necessary because it has long been an essential strategic and tactical element for many navies (war fleets). But who would have thought of making a yacht out of it. Well, apparently the Austrian design studio Migaloo has presented "the world's only private underwater superyacht", to offer "a not yet existing alternative to large privately owned surface vessels". Basically when the rich guy doesn't want to be disturbed she dives. We were also used to hearing news of submarines used for drug trafficking and other illicit trades, but they were small boats of no nautical charm. This yacht is something else entirely, it seems like science fiction. This submarine, called M5, will measure 165.8 meters long and 23 meters wide at its widest point, with a range of approximately 15,000 kilometers and a speed of up to 20 knots on the surface (or 12 knots submerged). What is most incredible is that the submarine will be able to descend up to 250 meters deep and remain submerged for up to four weeks. She will be able to hold 20 passengers and 40 crew members. It includes a helipad, a swimming pool and spa, a gym, a cinema with art galleries, a party area with a DJ booth, as well as numerous spaces for relaxing or dining. Optional extras include a hot air balloon and an underwater shark feeding station. Take this news with a pinch of salt (i.e. with due caution) because it comes from the Web and has not yet been confirmed. Do you think they will really do it? Will someone be so eccentric and rich as to want to shell out a gigantic sum for such a vessel? Is it just a hoax? As soon as it's a reality, if it's a reality, ready to make a scale model of it, ahahahahah. https://christian-gumpold.jimdofree.com/

3 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Commodore)

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THE STORY OF THE NZ HAMILTON JET

Just found this great video on the history of the Hamilton jet. A friend of mine had one of the later Hamilton jet boats with the Chevrolet V8 which was a great boat,- lots of power. Also saw Jetmark (mentioned in the vid) racing in powerboat races in the 70s on the Auckland harbour. From an idea in the back blocks of the South Island of NZ, to being used all over the world was an amazing achievement. My 20 ft Hartley cabin boat (1979) was designed for a Hamilton single stage jet, but I changed it to a NZ built stern drive similar to a Melhop designed unit (Melhop was mentioned in the vid.) Melhop made a stern drive with a forward facing propellor and 360deg steering ( think I still have a sales brochure from them in the 70s). Some interesting boat stuff in the early days. Probably 90% outboards these days in boats under 25ft. I built My Hartley model to represent my original boat with a jet. Most of the boat designers in NZ in the 60s and 70s offered designs to use either Hamilton jets, V-drives, direct drives or outboards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ3W0RBcm38 JB

4 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)

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Vertical boiler identification

Yea really sorry i missed this one. I have a Midwest fantail launch that I lengthened by 8 inches amidships and this would have been perfect for it. This body of this one was 3" diameter and 7" tall. Hoping someone here has an idea who made this one or possibly has one or one similar they might be interested in selling.

5 days ago by 🇺🇸 algon ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Looking for help identifying....

Looking for help identifying this vertical boiler. It was listed on ebay over the weekend and I missed bidding on it. Is this an early PM Research vertical boiler? If anyone knows or maybe has one like it for sale I am interested.

5 days ago by 🇺🇸 algon ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Aerokits pt boat bulkhead plans wanted

Glad you got sorted then and it's always good if folks post about their builds, even if just when completed.

5 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Lieutenant Commander)

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I miss Graupner!!! And Robbe too.

Hi cashrc, I have a small line drawing of full size changes which I was going to do myself but happy to share. It looks like the update to the class I think it was Nos. 3, 8, and 11. A guess at mid 80s. The Graupner kit was issued in 1974 and maybe one of the longest continuous runs of the same kit ever. I can tell you a bit about Bugsier if you are interested as they are now the largest Towing company in the world, all done on English money! Roy

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 roycv ( Rear Admiral)

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Useful Battery ???

Boatshed, as I'm not a speed freak, most of my boats run on 12v 7ah sla's, some have 2 of these giving me a good day out on the water. As LiFePO4 Battery is almost half the weight of sla's and the lifespan is greater the extra cost is well worth it for me. Cheers Colin.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)

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Cheddar Electronic gas control valve instructions

Hi Mike, I dig the pile of paperwork, but I couldn't find it. Anyway I found the Clevedon and a piece of Stuart (I guess). Please find them in the attachment. Anyway, I have a Clevedon unit (I bought it during the weekend together with a Cheddar Puffin). I don't want it. If I need any type of steam electronic control I use Denes Design. Like the Gas Controller: https://www.denesdesign.co.uk/products/gcu-gas-control-unit Denes

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Dainesh ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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International Associations

Hi Model Boaters 😆 Please help me out. I am looking for an International Association / Federation that represents RC Boating. I have all the Model Power Boat / Radio Sailing Associations and Naviga. I'm looking for something similar to the latter but with an actual contact person / number to contact for collaboration in Africa.

8 days ago by 🇿🇦 Rudy-M ( Warrant Officer)

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Blast from my past

River Rat! With a wonderful engine detail! Simply...

8 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Lieutenant Commander)

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keel weight information

I see you are building Gary Webb’s “ Annie” from bearospaceindustries. Gary has included keel weight information for his various designs in the written instructions. Displacement 20lbs/9Kg from the Annie Particulars If you email Gary directly, he will get back to you shortly with answers to your questions.

8 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Admiral)

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MATAKANA MODEL BOAT SHOW NEW ZEALAND 21.04.24

Hi JB, Thanks for asking, however alas no progress on the Drifter due to time difficulty. Life is really getting in the way of hobby time at the moment. I did buy a Revell kit of a north sea trawler and have converted it to RC, I will post a build log of it at some point. Nice bit of bitumen over there. Cheers, Stephen.

8 days ago by 🇦🇺 stevedownunder ( Captain)

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mascotte...pilot cutter

Maybe this can help get you on the right sea lane Jacks. Cheers, Doug😎 https://prints.rmg.co.uk/products/lines-rigging-plan-for-yacht-cariad-1904-ex-bristol-channel-pilot-cutter-m1135 https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=The+mascotte+pilot+cutter+plan

11 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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Relax for a few days.

Habe ich mir fast 'gedenkt' Wolle😁 😎

12 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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34" Fairy Huntsman air scoops

Hi Olly. If I send you the details for one of mine can you produce the CAD file at some point please. No rush as I have a way to go with my builds. I've done all my scratch build drawings in Visio which can't produce the files for 3D printing. I've started to learn TurboCAD but haven't got very far! Once I've got one CAD file I hope I can alter it for my other builds. They are all at a scale of 1:12 but the air inlets do vary in shape and size from model to model. Chris

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Lieutenant Commander)

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eezebilt Cresta

Hi Jacko, What motor and batteries are you running in your Cresta? Do you do propellor swaps when you are out trying your boat out when first running? Was she on full throttle at all or was there lot's more to go. Was your Cresta driver just a little nervous when he was out on his first maiden trial run. I am just wondering if she can get up on plane when running being a speed boat.

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 BOATSHED ( Lieutenant)

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