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    Happy Easter Everyone! 🐣
    And to you ,hope the Easter bunny brings lots of eggs⛵⛵⛵
    2 hours ago by 🇬🇧 marky ( Sub-Lieutenant)
    Non-Hobby Chat
    2 Posts
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    4 hours ago
    by Fireboat
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    2 hours ago
    by marky
    Look for a simple balsa build
    Am I correct in assuming that the front deck was too small in all dimensions - not long enough and not wide enough? Can you remember about how small it was? Quite a lot of people have downloaded the Curlew with no issues, including people who have made 'double sized' versions (which would magnify any error), so I am very interested in seeing where the problem lies. It may be that there is some arrangement of the files that lets printing happen at different scales?
    6 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Building Related
    18 Posts
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    2 days ago
    by gman3000
    Latest
    6 hours ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Seaplane tender
    bits of information coming in now, excellent.
    13 hours ago by 🇬🇧 SelwynWilliams ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
    General Resources
    8 Posts
    1 Like
    Started
    2 days ago
    by SelwynWilliams
    Latest
    13 hours ago
    by SelwynWilliams
    Model Boat kits
    The post above is there actual website. This is for you RC's. Ahhoy
    15 hours ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Website Related
    3 Posts
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    Started
    19 hours ago
    by retirement-hobby
    Latest
    15 hours ago
    by retirement-hobby
    CNC boat kits...?
    Yes - and you want to balance out the current available from your power supply to go to all drivers equally. I have 1/8 microstep on X and Y axes, but 1/2 on the Z axis. You usually want that one to go faster with less resolution...
    18 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Hobby Chit Chat
    44 Posts
    17 Likes
    Started
    3 months ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Latest
    18 hours ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Noodle Jet Boat
    "........there isn’t a huge amount of swivel on the buckets, was thinking of putting a mixer in rather than a rudder?, I suppose it’s just trial and error.... ...." If you put a small 'dagger plate' on the keel, like the power racers do, that will improve the turning no end....
    20 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Building Related
    8 Posts
    5 Likes
    Started
    11 days ago
    by Shopper
    Latest
    20 hours ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Plan Sources
    You must have done a lot of research to find that matching boat? Dedication!!
    3 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Hobby Chit Chat
    6 Posts
    4 Likes
    Started
    5 days ago
    by redpmg
    Latest
    3 days ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Editing photos
    Do ypu mean Model Boats magazine? https://www.modelboats.co.uk
    4 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Website Related
    6 Posts
    1 Like
    Started
    6 days ago
    by Ron
    Latest
    4 days ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Big Blue (test facility)
    Thats slick!👍
    4 days ago by 🇺🇸 Cashrc ( Leading Seaman)
    Non-Hobby Chat
    6 Posts
    13 Likes
    Started
    5 days ago
    by Martin555
    Latest
    4 days ago
    by Cashrc
    Propellors
    I always use a grub screw to lock my propellors where possible. I have lost a few myself mostly when using reverse.
    6 days ago by 🇬🇧 John2 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Building Related
    6 Posts
    11 Likes
    Started
    7 days ago
    by Alan999
    Latest
    6 days ago
    by John2
    Swordsman or Huntsman?
    As DodgyGeezer says the model in question is an Aerokits Swordsman with an aft cabin under the deck - others versions had an aft cabin with a higher roof just under the side coamings (I'm building one) or a full length open cockpit, which is the one that many models are based on. The Huntsman 31 was available in two versions, the more common version with the aft cabin and the rarer open cockpit version the Sport. The Huntsman 28 and as stated the Huntress are open cockpit only.
    6 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
    General Resources
    5 Posts
    4 Likes
    Started
    7 days ago
    by billhook301
    Latest
    6 days ago
    by ChrisF
    posting problems
    Me too😭
    6 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
    Website Related
    3 Posts
    1 Like
    Started
    7 days ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Latest
    6 days ago
    by RNinMunich
    POSTING PROBLEM!
    Hello, congratulations on the new website. When a picture is enlarged with the up arrow (on a iPhone), I haven’t found a way to reduce it again in order to keep browsing other than to close the app and start again, am I missing something?
    7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Brianaro ( Master Seaman)
    Website Related
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    Started
    7 days ago
    by figtree7nts
    Latest
    7 days ago
    by Brianaro
    Ballcap!
    I've got my Ballcap! Do you have yours? It's well constructed and adjustable! Support your local Website! 👍
    8 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts ( Commodore)
    Hobby Chit Chat
    1 Post
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    8 days ago
    by figtree7nts

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    Thames Barge Plan Kitty
    Hi MAGAZINE AVAILABLE FROM E BAY CHEERS
    8 days ago by 🇬🇧 TOWN3810 ( Leading Seaman)
    General Resources
    17 Posts
    4 Likes
    Started
    1 month ago
    by wmbc40
    Latest
    8 days ago
    by TOWN3810
    Veronica
    Can’t recommend Mastman enough, had loads of bits from him, if he’s not got it listed just ask, he’ll make it!
    9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Shopper ( Master Seaman)
    Building Related
    7 Posts
    3 Likes
    Started
    10 days ago
    by KenThompson
    Latest
    9 days ago
    by Shopper
    Model boat w gas motor/nitro
    If you use a fuel that has castor oil rather than synthetic you can say its organic!
    9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Haverlock ( Sub-Lieutenant)
    General Resources
    4 Posts
    1 Like
    Started
    12 days ago
    by Aekaraaek
    Latest
    9 days ago
    by Haverlock
    I know NOTHING about hobby plywood!!!
    Thanks
    10 days ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Building Related
    4 Posts
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    Started
    15 days ago
    by retirement-hobby
    Latest
    10 days ago
    by retirement-hobby
    Model Boat crew....
    I think I understood that - it looks as if using computers is getting very close to being a general option for people instead of being an approach that only specialists would consider. I have successfully made up a CNC cutter and am starting to use it to cut model boat parts. I had no prior skill in that field and it cost me about the same as a Billing Boats Absalon kit. If people will put their work up on the web for free download then we can create a very useful resource for the modelling community. All someone who wanted a 1:8 scale winch would need to do would be to download the file and take it to the local library or MakerSpace for a cheap replica. I think that this is the way things are going, although the model parts companies are going to be very unhappy about it...
    12 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Building Related
    11 Posts
    6 Likes
    Started
    17 days ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    Latest
    12 days ago
    by DodgyGeezer
    My Harbour
    Hi All, The harbour photos bug has been fixed, but some of you may have lost the photos that you originally posted. Sorry. Hopefully you can edit and upload them again 😊 Thanks, Stephen
    12 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fireboat ( Warrant Officer)
    Website Related
    6 Posts
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    Started
    14 days ago
    by boatiebennett
    Latest
    12 days ago
    by Fireboat
    Possible Tid Tug.
    Found out that it is a German Aeronaut Kalle Harbour Tug.
    13 days ago by 🇬🇧 jelley_baby ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Building Related
    4 Posts
    4 Likes
    Started
    27 days ago
    by jelley_baby
    Latest
    13 days ago
    by jelley_baby
    No sailing in Port Perry Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 for awhile And it is still coming down!
    Hi Ron, We sailed at Lake Lisgar near Tillsonburg today. Ice has gone, bit windy though. Now 17 in Ancaster. Be patient, one day the ice and snow will go - Inshallah!
    13 days ago by 🇨🇦 RHBaker ( Sub-Lieutenant)
    Hobby Chit Chat
    5 Posts
    6 Likes
    Started
    21 days ago
    by Ron
    Latest
    13 days ago
    by RHBaker
    Difficulty posting replies
    Hi Stephen, It was in model boat crew,I had other pictures of 3D printed crewmen
    13 days ago by 🇬🇧 marky ( Sub-Lieutenant)
    Website Related
    3 Posts
    1 Like
    Started
    13 days ago
    by marky
    Latest
    13 days ago
    by marky
    HMS Bangor M109
    Fantastic Model congrats on acquiring her!🎁 Now that's a true friend!👍
    13 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts ( Commodore)
    Hobby Chit Chat
    3 Posts
    4 Likes
    Started
    14 days ago
    by Mataroa
    Latest
    13 days ago
    by figtree7nts
    R.A.F.SEAL CLASS
    Checkered history on this boat. https://www.yachtharbour.com/yacht/seaman-guard-virginia-5435 Apparently after the Navy was done with this class of ship, they were sold several times and now are owned by a private group for hire. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=chStEjEeqxA
    14 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Midshipman)
    Building Related
    9 Posts
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    Started
    14 days ago
    by RHBaker
    Latest
    14 days ago
    by Ron
    Mystery boat
    it is a Range Safety Launch I was the coxswain of 1662 based at Londonderry in 1958
    15 days ago by 🇬🇧 trekil ( Recruit)
    Building Related
    9 Posts
    5 Likes
    Started
    16 days ago
    by Chewi
    Latest
    15 days ago
    by trekil
    Turnigy Standard 9x transmitter
    Solved the problem but the solution will not help others. I bought a Turnigy 9xr Pro. This uses the er9x firmware. What a difference. All of the switches now work. They were really easy to programme as well. I have now purchased the Smartieparts programmer add on and fitted it to the 9x. The goal is to upgrade it to the er9x firmware also. So far I cannot get my laptop to recognise the programmer but I am sure it is only a driver issue.
    15 days ago by 🇬🇧 MouldBuilder ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    RC & Electrics
    11 Posts
    11 Likes
    Started
    2 months ago
    by MouldBuilder
    Latest
    15 days ago
    by MouldBuilder
    Static Model Boat Builders
    Welcome to the pleasure dome, there's no end to the help and information you can glean from the contributors
    15 days ago by 🇬🇧 marky ( Sub-Lieutenant)
    Hobby Chit Chat
    8 Posts
    9 Likes
    Started
    1 month ago
    by retirement-hobby
    Latest
    15 days ago
    by marky
    New build
    Maybe called something else. It's used in furniture manufacturing and architectural features. Has a really nice surface finish.
    15 days ago by 🇬🇧 Hillro ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Building Related
    6 Posts
    5 Likes
    Started
    16 days ago
    by retirement-hobby
    Latest
    15 days ago
    by Hillro
    Static Model Boat Builders
    Thanks I sent them a message.
    17 days ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
    Hobby Chit Chat
    7 Posts
    4 Likes
    Started
    18 days ago
    by retirement-hobby
    Latest
    17 days ago
    by retirement-hobby
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