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Chris Craft Cobra by Dumas

Thanks very much for the encouragement Martin.

60 minutes ago by 🇺🇸 JackJustis (

Able Seaman)

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Movies.

I usually don’t make a habit of vegging in front of the TV, but I watched “The Finest Hours”, about the coast guard small boat rescue in the early 50s, then TCM had an Errol Flynn tribute, so I watched “Robin Hood”, “Captain Blood”, part of “The Seahawks”, and “Gentleman Jim” Had my fun, now it’s chore day😝

3 hours ago by 🇺🇸 Cashrc (

Petty Officer 1st Class)

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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.

13 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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4 Posts
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13 hours ago
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Saturday car meet

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

13 hours ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

Non-Hobby Chat

8 Posts
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1 day ago
by Cashrc

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13 hours ago
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Workshop

Was that a flight of F16s that just went over?!!! (kiddin)😀 Interesting stuff.

13 hours ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

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Gaff Rigging

Looking for some help - kitted two little Elvers to make with grandson - hull as per drawing attached - 15" vane yachts designed by Vic Smeed - would like to convert them to a gaff rig. Think a cutter rig may well be over the top - possibly affecting the mast positioning?- would love to do it though - used to sail a 19'6" Cape Cutter - fantastic. Would need a drawing or sail plan re size etc - complete novice at sailing type designs - have made the mast movable by an 1/2 inch or so forward or backward (its stepped into a hardwood foot on the deck) - not sure if that's enough.

1 day ago by 🇿🇦 redpmg (

Warrant Officer)

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Arun class lifeboat

I see in Martins pictures all the wee angles ,you could maybe mock it up in card to get the angles right

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 marky (

Lieutenant)

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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 😎

1 day ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

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Happy birthday Admiral

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

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 marky (

Lieutenant)

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4 Posts
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1 day ago
by Colin H

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by marky

More boat chat

Drone Martin,!? can you put that in the aircraft section please😁😊?

2 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

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by Brianaro

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by jbkiwi

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.

2 days ago 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!

2 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

Hobby Chit Chat

43 Posts
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Started
1 month ago
by Ron

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2 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.

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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Posting updates on Model Boat Clubs and lakes

Thanks for your help - it is much appreciated

5 days ago by 🇬🇧 ads90 (

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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9 days ago
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Hints and Tips.

Very good tips Fred, thank you. Martin555.

5 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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3 months ago
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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 😎

5 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

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5 days ago
by Nod

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5 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.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 robbob (

Captain)

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2 months ago
by MaggieM

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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.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Sub-Lieutenant)

General Resources

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by redpmg

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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 😎

7 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

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8 days ago
by Gdaynorm

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7 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.

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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10 days ago
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8 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

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 Westquay (

Commander)

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44 Posts
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Started
1 month ago
by RNinMunich

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8 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.

8 days ago by 🇿🇦 Ianh (

Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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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

9 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

General Resources

16 Posts
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Started
10 days ago
by Colin H

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9 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.

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 cenbeth (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

6 Posts
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Started
12 days ago
by cenbeth

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10 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.

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 (

Lieutenant)

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Started
25 days ago
by tiger1john

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12 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

13 days ago by 🇬🇧 oscartrain (

Able Seaman)

For Sale/Wanted

3 Posts
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4 months ago
by pmdevlin

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13 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.

13 days ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (

Lieutenant Commander)

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Started
16 days ago
by jbkiwi

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13 days ago
by Colin H

Advice please

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

13 days ago by 🇬🇧 rodrigues (

Recruit)

Hobby Chit Chat

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13 days ago
by rodrigues

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13 days ago
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What connector to use?

I used a set of car points hooked to a servo for the 450 motor in the first tug I built (just on-off). You could use a similar system (tandem operated +- contacts) to switch on your power by TX and forget about plugs. Copper contacts on the cabin could be sprung. or if using car points the spring is on the pivoting contact, and the cabin contacts could be brass or copper strip. I use a similar method on my HSL for the riding light which has 2 sprung wires epoxied to the removable wheelhouse roof and 2 contacts on the top frame of the wheelhouse. Magnets hold the roof on and pull it down on the contacts. Works fine.

14 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Lieutenant)

RC & Electrics

8 Posts
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14 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

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14 days ago
by jbkiwi

GLUE FOR ABS

No problem if I can help I will. Martin555.

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (

Commander)

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Started
16 days ago
by sybercottage

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by Martin555

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