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Movies.

Re crossing bars etc, have you seen the videos of the Safehaven marine (Cork) 'Thunder Child' a private companys' effort to make a 'bullet proof' rescue/patrol boat and general purpose rough water boat. Amazing machine!, goes through, over and under anything,- FAST. Would make a good model subject.

8 minutes ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

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Workshop

That's a good idea to use polycarbonate sheet for windows. We've taken the easy way out and bought second hand double glazed windows and door. The imitation stained glass panels in the door add a nice touch. Nerys

4 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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by MouldBuilder

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Gaff Rigging

What a pretty little boat, that high peaked gaff sloop rig in my opinion is ideal for a smallish model. Many years ago , I had a real boat, a converted naval 'Julia' dinghy rigged like this, always one of my favourites. Nerys

15 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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by redpmg

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More boat chat

Irrelevant Kiwi - off the subject - consider yourself reprimanded ......... I don't think so .......We all need a bit of humour I agree with Martin - all conversations tend to wander off the subject - but we get there in the end and there is always a good response when you need help......and one does pick up useful information along the way

17 hours ago by 🇿🇦 redpmg (

Warrant Officer)

Non-Hobby Chat

11 Posts
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4 days ago
by Brianaro

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17 hours ago
by redpmg

Bluebird?

Silly of me - the light blue would tie in with being French too of course. Having had the roundels on the RRAF aircraft and flag - should have known better ........ A distant bell is ringing - seems familiar somehow. Cant quite put a finger on it. Brings to mind the attempt on a water speed record by some of the staff members - a 22' odd hydro powered by a Rolls Royce Griffin (ex Mk22 Spitfire) turned into the worlds fastest submarine (for a very short distance) on launching at Lake Kyle............

17 hours ago by 🇿🇦 redpmg (

Warrant Officer)

Hobby Chit Chat

4 Posts
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18 hours ago
by Steman

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17 hours ago
by redpmg

Chris Craft Cobra by Dumas

I’m building this is a static model so no motors required.

18 hours ago by 🇺🇸 JackJustis (

Able Seaman)

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8 days ago
by JackJustis

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18 hours ago
by JackJustis

1940 Chris Craft

Wow!😍

20 hours ago by 🇺🇸 Dibdawg (

Recruit)

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8 Posts
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Started
1 year ago
by Ron

Latest
20 hours ago
by Dibdawg

Arun class lifeboat

Glad I could help. Please keep us updated with your progress. Martin555.

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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3 days ago
by Peter581

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1 day ago
by Martin555

Diorama

Hi JB, Here is the link, unfortunately he doesn't show how he made it. There are other videos on utube that show how the explosions are made using LED's, chicken wire and cotton wool. https://youtu.be/jb2b9f9LAWw Martin555.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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4 Posts
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Started
3 days ago
by Martin555

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2 days ago
by Martin555

Saturday car meet

Mate had a nice red super minx convertible years ago, regretted selling it.

2 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

Non-Hobby Chat

8 Posts
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Started
3 days ago
by Cashrc

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2 days ago
by jbkiwi

Night Watch

A very nice thought Rooky👍 It's the thought that counts! ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 ....😊) Gisela's collecting me in a few minutes, for the first part of my "Surprise Day". Ooh er!! So TTFN. Thanks all, Doug 😎

3 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

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by RNinMunich

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by RNinMunich

Happy birthday Admiral

Happy birthday Doug ,raise a glass or two of the Amber nectar all the best .🥃🥃 Cheers Marky

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 marky (

Lieutenant)

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3 days ago
by Colin H

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3 days ago
by marky

Glasgow transport museum

Just spent a brilliant day at the Glasgow transport museum and kelvin grove art gallery,the ship models are incredible,difficult to take pictures through glass will try to make them better with photo shop .one of the magnificent models was of the Imperial Russian yacht Lavadia built by John Elder &Co at Fairfield shipyard.these models need to be seen to be believed if you need insperation and your near Glasgow pop in you won't be disappointed.

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 marky (

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by marky

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Fishtailing

Hi Doug, I found that when I went to play it windows media player says it's got an extension (.mpg4) which it doesn't recognize but will still play it. Probably a basic or older version of WMP although I've found that problem now and again for years. My TV satellite receiver records in an odd format (TS) so I had to get a converter app for that (along with an FLV converter) My new-ish HP Pavilion 23 -Windows 8.2- converted all my MPG movies from my 2TB external HD- previously from Vista, into FLV format without being asked to, when I first plugged it in😠😠??). Pain in the butt having to convert things, don't know why the world doesn't standardize, would make life simpler!

4 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

Hobby Chit Chat

43 Posts
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Started
1 month ago
by Ron

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4 days ago
by jbkiwi

Low pressure multi angle clamp

Hi Guys, Many times I have had to clamp something but unable to get the angle I wanted. So I have come up with this idea. I don't know if it Will work as I have not got anything to make it with at the moment. The idea is you make a frame around the object using different length pieces of frame at different angles and tighten the frame using bolts and wing nuts tightly. Then use a long bolt to clamp the object. Using a combination of lengths , bolt holes ,and angles it should be possible to clamp most things. Hopefully. Martin555.

5 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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5 days ago
by Martin555

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Posting updates on Model Boat Clubs and lakes

Thanks for your help - it is much appreciated

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 ads90 (

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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11 days ago
by ads90

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7 days ago
by ads90

Hints and Tips.

Very good tips Fred, thank you. Martin555.

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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105 Posts
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Started
4 months ago
by Martin555

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7 days ago
by Martin555

Plans for Mississippi paddle Steamer

Hi Nod, Welcome aboard 😊 You can buy a set (10 sheets) here, ain't cheap though 🤔 https://www.modelerscentral.com/plans/mantua-ship-plans/ship-model-plans-mississippi/ But probably worth it to get a €473 kit right! https://www.modelerscentral.com/ship-model-kits/mantua/mississippi-river-steamboat/ Good luck, Doug 😎

7 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

For Sale/Wanted

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Started
7 days ago
by Nod

Latest
7 days ago
by RNinMunich

46" RAF Crash Tender

Looks very good, and it's 'authentically positioned' too. I'm sure that the 'why is it offset' question will crop up from time to time from admirers so be prepared to tell them the reasons 😀. Keep up the great work. Robbob.

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 robbob (

Captain)

Hobby Chit Chat

122 Posts
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Started
2 months ago
by MaggieM

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8 days ago
by robbob

EeZeBilts From Keil Kraft

Here is a Shapeoko 2 - my eShapeoko is a similar machine - cutting steel. You will see that you need a decent spindle motor, which is not surprising. But the framework is adequately rigid. I have over-specced what I have to allow for expanding for future use. I would not be surprised to find that a machine which was limited to cutting balsa, plastics, obeche and light ply (which would cover the vast majority of marine modelling) could be sold for less than £100. Unfortunately, there are too few customers to make it worth designing such an item.

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Sub-Lieutenant)

General Resources

231 Posts
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Started
28 days ago
by redpmg

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8 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

HMCS Rainboiw

"but am still surprised at wooden doors" Well Norm, I guess this was around the period of transition from the Ironclads; black / white with yellow funnels (😮) and brass and wood all over the place! Cheers, Doug 😎

9 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

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8 Posts
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Started
10 days ago
by Gdaynorm

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9 days ago
by RNinMunich

Water Jets

With my luck the self learning bit will team up with the wife and I will still get caught LOL! Martin555.

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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18 Posts
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Started
12 days ago
by redpmg

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10 days ago
by Martin555

Martin Westquay's Piper Cub ;-)

Found a muffler locally and have fitted it. Put a carb full of fuel down its little gob , flicked it and Gor Blimey it ran for 5 seconds at least. Hasn't turned in donkey's years! So IC it is. Just started covering it in Solartex. An ancient roll I've had for years too. Bought originally to cover the cockpit area on my model of Miss Britain III, so almost none missing from the roll. Had trouble with wrinkles, but then found I was using the iron too cool. Turned it up and last night it all went well. Martin

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Westquay (

Commander)

For Sale/Wanted

44 Posts
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Started
1 month ago
by RNinMunich

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10 days ago
by Westquay

Jotika

Last year I ordered the decking for my Sea Queen from Jotika. I have tried contacting them about this shipment which was Posted International tracked and signed for. I can't get a positive response on this All I need is the tracking number but it looks as it was never posted! I have been trying to get answers from Jotika with no luck at all. This is very poor service. I don't know what to do from South Africa.

10 days ago by 🇿🇦 Ianh (

Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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10 days ago
by Ianh

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Resurrection could be possible.

Hi Colin, how about your local school, must be a keen lad or ladette -(have to be pc) who would be happy to take it? John B

11 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

General Resources

16 Posts
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Started
12 days ago
by Colin H

Latest
11 days ago
by jbkiwi

Casting a lead bulb keel

Mine were left in the workshop for about a month, possibly longer, before being put in the oven for a couple of hours. The problem with the last casting was that the Plaster of Paris was too old.

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 cenbeth (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

6 Posts
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Started
14 days ago
by cenbeth

Latest
12 days ago
by cenbeth

New member - Boiler ID needed

That looks like a complicated set up. I'm just about to start making a simple boiler to power a small twin V, so sorry I can't help with any identification. but its an interesting project.

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 (

Lieutenant)

General Resources

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Started
27 days ago
by tiger1john

Latest
14 days ago
by mturpin013

boat building jig

Hello, i am new to the forum and stumbled upon your post for the building jig... Is it still available? cheers chris

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 oscartrain (

Able Seaman)

For Sale/Wanted

3 Posts
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Started
4 months ago
by pmdevlin

Latest
14 days ago
by oscartrain

Handy tip. Simple balsa moulding tool

Great tool and simple too, I had an old pasta roller that was good for shaping soft wood. I used to soak the wood in watered down pva glue before rolling, and lay it on greaseproof paper to fully dry. Cheers Colin.

15 days ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (

Lieutenant Commander)

Building Related

5 Posts
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Started
17 days ago
by jbkiwi

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15 days ago
by Colin H

Advice please

Thank you very much for your help. I really appreciate it 👍

15 days ago by 🇬🇧 rodrigues (

Recruit)

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15 days ago
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