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Habe ich mir fast 'gedenkt' Wolle😁 😎

56 minutes ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

Non-Hobby Chat

48 Posts
245 Likes

Started
10 days ago
by Wolle

Latest
56 minutes ago
by RNinMunich

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

Sorry cashrc, now I understand. As usual, Google's first translation took me off the road. Just to make you understand how it can be misleading sometimes the translation I tell you that "propellers" if abbreviated to "props" translates it into "scene things". Now I did the search in English and I found this image that made me understand everything. Well yes, actually, a aircraft carrier with blades is somewhat bizarre, however unusual. I thank you very much for making me know these particular twin ships.

2 hours ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

General Resources

13 Posts
52 Likes

Started
2 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Latest
2 hours ago
by AlessandroSPQR

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

3 hours ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF (

Lieutenant Commander)

Building Related

11 Posts
45 Likes

Started
9 days ago
by Pete 46

Latest
3 hours ago
by ChrisF

Question of the Day?

Good question for me today. Only down the road from my home in Devon.🤣

4 hours ago by 🇭🇺 MouldBuilder (

Vice Admiral)

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2360 Posts
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Started
1 year ago
by fireboat

Latest
4 hours ago
by MouldBuilder

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.

7 hours ago by 🇬🇧 BOATSHED (

Lieutenant)

Building Related

20 Posts
93 Likes

Started
1 month ago
by jacko

Latest
7 hours ago
by BOATSHED

Wordle of the Day?

Bravo Cashrc Tztztz . . . for me in 4! 😵‍💫😵‍💫 From today I try to solve English crossword puzzles . . Maybe I have a chance to solve the puzzle without a clue! 🤣🤣 „Bastelgrüsse aus der Schweiz“ Michel-C.

11 hours ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney (

Commander)

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1272 Posts
2632 Likes

Started
10 months ago
by fireboat

Latest
11 hours ago
by Mike Stoney

My sailing waters in Stade.

Wolle extremely well recorded videos. An the surroundings were you sail also. No probleem when yo are thursty or hungry?

1 day ago by 🇧🇪 hermank (

Captain)

Hobby Chit Chat

6 Posts
26 Likes

Started
2 days ago
by Wolle

Latest
1 day ago
by hermank

Smoke spaghetti

Hi One & All Thank you Doug for the links, I am using one from Component shop to power the LED's on one of my boats. The item in the photo's is a unit that works on 3.7 - 12 volts, in photo 2 are my attempts to bypass the jack plug and the on/off switch, some how I have burnt out a few, Product Introduction: 1.Diameter:20mm 2.Operating Voltage:3.7-12V 3.Frequency:113+/-3KHz 4.Quiescent Capacitor:3000+/-15%PF 5.Rated Voltage:70V (max) 6.Rated Power:2.5W (normal use 1.5W) if any one can see just were I have gone wrong, could you please point me in the right direction. Thank you Fred

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fred (

Lieutenant)

RC & Electrics

36 Posts
110 Likes

Started
25 days ago
by jbkiwi

Latest
2 days ago
by Fred

Today at our pond, IngaIV and tug Portbalne

It's really true, I also think like you about this Flaxybybuck. When I finish the model I'm building I have two projects in mind. One of these, most likely, is another sailing ship. I would like to design another schooner (no longer a war schooner, without cannons) but I don't intend to give up propeller propulsion either.

2 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

Hobby Chit Chat

5 Posts
33 Likes

Started
4 days ago
by Rogal118

Latest
2 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Yorkshire Belle

Hi Doug, Alive and well but spent most of this last winter trying to sort a misfire out on my Jaguar XJS V12. Not quite sure if entirely cured. Am hampered in my ability to run it at full throttle by the local Police forces! No understanding of my quest for perfection. Did potter along with my waterjet powered Swedish Interceptor based yacht. Nearly done, hence my YB inquiry. Thanks for the SARIK lead. Had already seen that but recognising the frugality of my heritage was trying to avoid paying for them! If all else fails! Keep seeing your notes on the site, so assumed all was well. Best Rowen

2 days ago by 🇨🇦 Rowen (

Captain)

Building Related

3 Posts
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Started
3 days ago
by Rowen

Latest
2 days ago
by Rowen

Deans Marine

I don't wish to twist the blade too much but from my own experience Deans have been less than co-operative in the past. Even to the point of "staff" being rather offhand at the International Model Boat Show a few years back. I heard a rumour that the business was up for sale in the past year or so but still continuing at the moment I understand. Very sad because they have a nice range of products.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Razor1955 (

Able Seaman)

Hobby Chit Chat

8 Posts
24 Likes

Started
3 days ago
by EdW

Latest
2 days ago
by Razor1955

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

"But don't you just love the gun turrets complete with veranda?" Yes Doug I like them and I have to start thinking about it, ahahahahah.

3 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

RC & Electrics

298 Posts
1078 Likes

Started
7 months ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Latest
3 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Airsoft gun mechanism

If you research spares for 1/16 heng long tanks you will find small gun units👍

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Dave Kershaw (

Leading Seaman)

General Resources

3 Posts
4 Likes

Started
4 days ago
by Rudy-M

Latest
3 days ago
by Dave Kershaw

Fighting Lights

Many thanks for the quick replies. If these lights were just high up extra navigation lights, it will be an easy fix to just wire them up with the cabin navigation lights. A bit of a let-down really as I was about to try and program a pic integrated circuit to sent out some morse !! A very big learning curve, except that I used to send out morse code as an amateur radio operator in the past as G4ZSS. It will be easy to have a switched circuit to switch these extra mast head lights on/off. Thanks for the interest I look forward to anymore comments,all the best, steve.

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Steves-s (

Able Seaman)

Building Related

5 Posts
22 Likes

Started
5 days ago
by Steves-s

Latest
4 days ago
by Steves-s

Opening of the electro driven boats

Hermank you are in a great place, I wish I had one as I have to organize almost a military expedition if I want to find a quiet place to sail. The measurements of this artificial lake are optimal.

3 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

Apr

2024

1 Day Only!

0 Posts
13 Likes

Started
4 days ago
by hermank

Latest
3 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

The Swedish galleon VASA

Good evening to all naval modelers. For those interested in the history of this emblematic galleon I found this interesting videos on YouTube. I didn't put all the links to the various parts. There are many. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknLUNgMqOI&t=587s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp37g7Edjpo&t=8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH9wjBM7bFE

4 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

General Resources

28 Posts
82 Likes

Started
7 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Latest
4 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Exciting, exceptional new WiFi Microcontroller Boat Project

Looks great

4 days ago by 🇮🇪 EddieT (

Recruit)

RC & Electrics

2 Posts
1 Like

Started
5 days ago
by impartit

Latest
4 days ago
by EddieT

Opening of the season

Ahahahahahah Hermank, you're always the same. I'm glad you appreciate Italy. I am proud of my nation, of the treasures it holds, of its history, of the men who made it great but I am also very self-critical. In this lake (which is actually artificial) inside a city park I would like to see more education and civilization. When I hear about the proverbial English education and respect for rules I am very envious. In Italy there is not much respect for the rules unfortunately and this is my regret. In Belgium you will certainly be more compliant than us with the rules and with respect for others. Anyway, congratulations to you who have created an excellent place for RC models to sail, very good.

6 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

General Resources

14 Posts
46 Likes

Started
11 days ago
by hermank

Latest
6 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

laser tachometer

Thanks Commodore-H for sharing this item. In fact it can be very useful to know the number of revolutions in different working conditions. It could be useful to check the effectiveness of the applied propeller or otherwise. Are you planning on doing any specific tests? If you run any tests I would be happy to see them. If you can, make videos.

6 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

Building Related

3 Posts
15 Likes

Started
7 days ago
by Commodore-H

Latest
6 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Aerokits sea commander plan

Yes, I know you did Will, just letting him know that the kit drawings don't usually have the bulkheads. Chris

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF (

Lieutenant Commander)

General Resources

5 Posts
13 Likes

Started
11 days ago
by andrewandrachelh

Latest
6 days ago
by ChrisF

FORSE RECUPEREMO IL SAN JOSÉ.

Sorry, I made a mistake in inserting the post into this topic. If you are interested in the topic it is here: https://model-boats.com/forum/138947#138947

7 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

General Resources

6 Posts
19 Likes

Started
25 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Latest
7 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Double planking, a typically modeling technique or a technique also used in real wooden ships, commo

If anyone's wondering why Alessandro's post is before mine I changed the link to the video and could only do this by reposting. 😀 Chris

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF (

Lieutenant Commander)

General Resources

7 Posts
24 Likes

Started
12 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Latest
8 days ago
by ChrisF

Operating Hinged Door/Hatch

JBWeld seems to work well. Rough up the styrene (or ABS surfaces) and remove the dust by vacuuming and wiping with alcohol at least twice. Dry well. Lew Florida ⛱️, USA 🇺🇸

8 days ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ (

Captain)

Building Related

24 Posts
75 Likes

Started
14 days ago
by LewZ

Latest
8 days ago
by LewZ

Just to say Thank you!

Thank you Stephen in particular for managing the site and all those that participate and make it such a success. Len

8 days ago by 🇺🇸 Len1 (

Sub-Lieutenant)

Website Related

7 Posts
58 Likes

Started
9 days ago
by Rudy-M

Latest
8 days ago
by Len1

Number of boats in harbor in phone view

Mine are all showing on my Samsung S22 (Android) Dave PS But I only see 10 in yours ...

9 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman (

Lieutenant Commander)

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2 Posts
2 Likes

Started
9 days ago
by LewZ

Latest
9 days ago
by DWBrinkman

RTTL 2755 today at the pond

However, you have a lot of choice and excellent organization within a few kilometres. Very good for you.

9 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

Building Related

17 Posts
90 Likes

Started
11 days ago
by Rogal118

Latest
9 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Midwest Products Cape Cod Catboat Instructions

Thanks for the link, i'll check it out for similarity. Yes my kit is the 13 inch version.

10 days ago by 🇦🇺 rmac (

Recruit)

For Sale/Wanted

4 Posts
10 Likes

Started
11 days ago
by rmac

Latest
10 days ago
by rmac

Identification help - not a Sea Rover?

I think you would have needed a bigger crane that that to lift the NOT a Sea Rover onto the water. But what ever she is she is a wonderful looking build so far. Do you want the phone number of Ainscough Cranes.

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 BOATSHED (

Lieutenant)

Hobby Chit Chat

3 Posts
14 Likes

Started
10 days ago
by neilw

Latest
10 days ago
by BOATSHED

Tyne, City of Sheffield, tweaked

That's looking better Rogal. Happy sailing 😉

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck (

Captain)

Building Related

4 Posts
17 Likes

Started
11 days ago
by Rogal118

Latest
10 days ago
by flaxbybuck

Sunday morning

Hi Doogle, great purchase. For £40 you got a bargain.

11 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

Website Related

2 Posts
13 Likes

Started
11 days ago
by Doogle

Latest
11 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

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