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Emma C Berry

Great build, and very good sailing! Do you have removable keel weight for sailing? She did not seem to heel over too badly . Great working model.

1 hour ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz (

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

6 Posts
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7 hours ago
by MikeJ1

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not sure where this goes but fireboat parts for sale

how much for all the parts? and you wont ship to the USA Just checking as I do need these parts Thanks JAck B

1 hour ago by 🇺🇸 Jack (

Recruit)

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7 Posts
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10 months ago
by Stephen T

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by Jack

SSMBC (Florida) First Meet of 2024

Same here in Venice FL. Lew. My pond is down to approx 1 ft deep ( danger zone because there are a few rocks just about poking or just under the surface ). Even the Blue Herons are walking in the middle . I have two more locations that are much deeper to run the boats though, but have not done so yet. Rainy season is just around the corner. And so are the hurricanes ☹️ Isaac

4 hours ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac (

Midshipman)

Hobby Chit Chat

7 Posts
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4 months ago
by LewZ

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by Isaac

International Model Boat Show 2024

The International Model Boat Show SA 2024 offers a great opportunity to meet fellow RC Model Boaters from around the world. As a first-ever event of this nature in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa, participants will have the chance to show off their models and sailing skills at various venues over a 5 day period. A special arrangement has been made for clubs in the UK and EU countries to fly members from the UK to Cape Town. For more information and to reserve a booking, please send a mail to rcboatshow24@mbasa.org.za ⛵🚤⛵🚤⛵🚤

5 hours ago by 🇿🇦 Rudy-M (

Warrant Officer)

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International Boat Show 2024

Further update. Heathrow Airport does not accommodate Charter Flights. The Charter flight will therefore depart from London Stansted Airport. It's a Airbus A340 and we have 200 seats available. The flight time is 11 hours. If you would like to receive further information on tickets, accommodation and the RC Boat Show program, please drop us a mail at rcboatshow24@mbasa.org.za or call +44 742 994 5226 Model Boat Clubs are encouraged to participate.

9 hours ago by 🇿🇦 Rudy-M (

Warrant Officer)

Hobby Chit Chat

2 Posts
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9 days ago
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Dutch sailing barge

By the way John Pottinger is still around and always pleased to hear from anyone building from his drawings. I think he was on Model Boat mayhem last time I heard. Roy

10 hours ago by 🇬🇧 roycv (

Rear Admiral)

General Resources

17 Posts
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1 day ago
by AndyB2

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10 hours ago
by roycv

Wordle of the Day?

Went aboard a steam paddler on 3

16 hours ago by 🇺🇸 Cashrc (

Vice Admiral)

Website Related

1324 Posts
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11 months ago
by fireboat

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16 hours ago
by Cashrc

Question of the Day?

Hey Ho! Another repeat🙄 'Seconds out. Round two'. Clang clang😁 😎

17 hours ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

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by RNinMunich

Light at the end of the tunnel?

Commodore -H, that would be so simple. I had to discharge myself at around 23.00 as I needed to get back home, my wife is disabled and the dog has dementia ( what a fun house 🏡) Final pulse was 54, having gone between somewhere under 60 down to 42 & 44 & 57. Just got to wait until the GP gets back to me. Meanwhile, back to work, home and boats 😁

21 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle (

Commodore)

Non-Hobby Chat

8 Posts
39 Likes

Started
2 days ago
by Doogle

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21 hours ago
by Doogle

2nd competition

Bruce, what a beautiful boat and love the transport trailer and rig. Good luck in obtaining the knowledge and courage to get her under steam and into the water. Len

1 day ago by 🇺🇸 Len1 (

Sub-Lieutenant)

General Resources

10 Posts
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2 days ago
by hermank

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1 day ago
by Len1

In Loving Memory of my dad Peter, aka Mallory.

My condolences to you and your. We all agree with his heart felt praise for you and the web site. Len

1 day ago by 🇺🇸 Len1 (

Sub-Lieutenant)

Non-Hobby Chat

15 Posts
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2 days ago
by fireboat

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1 day ago
by Len1

Quick snap on coupling

Looks like at least two different types. Up to now I make my own miniature barbs mainly for water cooling. I'll need to look for some of these when I get to working on my fireboat. Lew Florida ⛱️, USA 🇺🇸

1 day ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ (

Captain)

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2 days ago
by hermank

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by LewZ

UK Coastal Forces

I have just found this splendid film from WW2. Some great footage of MTBs. https://youtu.be/lzJDVhuMaI8?si=lbiJJizuXVkdwoHr

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Nickthesteam (

Commander)

Hobby Chit Chat

1 Post
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2 days ago
by Nickthesteam

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Flight Link Control Launch Link 2 channel radio control set

Yes Isaac, my main hobby is predominantly model flying! 👍😍😎

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Stuart Mackay (

Leading Seaman)

For Sale/Wanted

25 Posts
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Started
7 days ago
by Stuart Mackay

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3 days ago
by Stuart Mackay

Edina Model Yacht Club Season Opener

Great place Dave, thanks for sharing your videos with us. I feel sorry for the sailboats, it seems there was no wind for them.

3 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

General Resources

5 Posts
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4 days ago
by DWBrinkman

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3 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

If only

It was always my ambition to build a full size dinghy - albeit somewhat smaller than the one in the picture. I have to accept this will never happen now. Selway Fisher designs often follow similar construction to model boats and indeed he has a series of designs specifically to be built as models >> https://www.selway-fisher.com/sfdesign_model_boats.htm

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 Razor1955 (

Master Seaman)

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6 Posts
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4 days ago
by peterd

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3 days ago
by Razor1955

Boat storage complete

I think you will find by releasing the rigging it will relax the stays and sails. Though I agree, a sailboat looks great when rigged and sails ready to take on the wind for a dance across the pond. ⛵️

3 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (

Admiral)

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5 days ago
by Doogle

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3 days ago
by Ronald

Edine Model Yacht Club 2024 Events

Besides the 4 major events we put on at our "Home Pond", we have been asked to have a tent/booth to display at 4 Antique & Classic Boat Shows. Our boats are always a hit with the folks who have the full size versions. (Please excuse the typo in the Subject Line. It is Edina Model Yacht Club. I don see a way to fix it ....)

4 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman (

Commander)

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Smoke spaghetti

A further improvement using a timer to switch the element on and off as I mentioned it my last post. Experimenting with times to get the balance right. This timer is- on 8 secs off 5. Now have it on 10 secs, off 5 which is better. Battery drops .25v when on, but recovers mostly when off. JB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=186rLltvdR0 8 secs on 5 off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mubaZCvdZxE 10secs on 5 off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSFhw4f3ITU showing drop and recovery

4 days ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (

Fleet Admiral)

RC & Electrics

37 Posts
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Started
2 months ago
by jbkiwi

Latest
4 days ago
by jbkiwi

World Engines/ Ace Commander 6 channel radio

Thank Isaac, but it is a bit of a plane ride from the UK to Florida to collect an obsolete tx! 🤣🤣🤣

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Stuart Mackay (

Leading Seaman)

RC & Electrics

5 Posts
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Started
6 days ago
by Stuart Mackay

Latest
4 days ago
by Stuart Mackay

May the Fourth

R3-DW Sends May fourth greetings.

5 days ago by 🇺🇸 KevinH (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

4 Posts
5 Likes

Started
5 days ago
by LewZ

Latest
5 days ago
by KevinH

When a model shipbuilder travels the country . . .

Hey you sailors, Seen on the way of our Germany tour . . In a small side street . . . This anchor was salvaged from the Rhine at low tide (low water level) and is a reminder of the Rhine shipping of that time in the old course of the Rhine. In 1952, the Rhine side canal was completed for today's shipping. This anchor can be seen on the old town wall of Bad Bellingen. Small things that bring you joy . . Let's see what else I will find. . Best regards, Michel-C and my wife Doris

5 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney (

Commander)

Non-Hobby Chat

1 Post
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Started
5 days ago
by Mike Stoney

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Coast Guard 47 MLB 1:16 scale build

Help please looking for some lights that I can add Pico nano led's to. for these type of lights thank you

5 days ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 (

Midshipman)

Building Related

8 Posts
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Started
13 days ago
by bruce1946

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5 days ago
by bruce1946

I'm still here, I think?

Bill and Colin. I am at a loss for words to offer you and yours at this time of such great anguish and turmoil. Len

6 days ago by 🇺🇸 Len1 (

Sub-Lieutenant)

Non-Hobby Chat

13 Posts
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Started
7 days ago
by Colin H

Latest
6 days ago
by Len1

Painting a Fibre Glass hull

I agree with Greg's preparation system. The abrasion is vital to get good paint adhesion, even if it hurts to loose that lovely gloss gelcoat finish. It is then important to use the correct primer for whatever finishing coat you will use as not all paint systems are compatible. In the past I have used automotive primers with no problems and recently I have been trying Multi Surface primer from the DIY store, with acrylic topcoat and water based Polyurethane varnish finishing coat - so far so good!

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Razor1955 (

Master Seaman)

Building Related

8 Posts
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Started
9 days ago
by merchant67

Latest
6 days ago
by Razor1955

Crew

The older dullcoat gets the less matte it becomes. As witnessed by my captain and mate. Another go is in the offing. 😉

7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly (

Commander)

For Sale/Wanted

15 Posts
57 Likes

Started
8 days ago
by ChrisG

Latest
7 days ago
by jumpugly

HELP FOR IDENTIFICATION OF A WARSHIP.

Well done Doug, The connection to Fincantieri also makes it more plausible . Best wishes Tim

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 tim morland (

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

26 Posts
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Started
8 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Latest
7 days ago
by tim morland

French Steering Championship by Nantes, Loire Atlantique

Hi Stotty1111, I hope you will take lots of photos and videos for those who can't be there. Thanks in advance.

8 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (

Commodore)

Hobby Chit Chat

2 Posts
7 Likes

Started
8 days ago
by stotty1111

Latest
8 days ago
by AlessandroSPQR

Vintage model Company Thames police launch

No 3 in my kit cull sale is the Vintage Model Boat Company's Thames Police Launch. I have made the large box structure and I have made a rudder and cast bronze 'p' frame as per the original design. Also included is a brushless 1100kv motor and esc from M Tronics with a Raboech 40mm M4 prop. I will never finish it so it has to go. I am looking for around £200 ono plus carriage at cost or view and collect from Wirral.

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 Nickthesteam (

Commander)

For Sale/Wanted

1 Post
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8 days ago
by Nickthesteam

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Wee Nip complete with sails cf mast rig and cast keel bulb

Next up in my kit cull is Sarik Models Wee Nip laser cut short kit. Again unstarted. It comes complete with RB 68 (I think) carbon fiber rig kit, professionally made sails by Housemartin Sails a cast lead keel bulb of the correct weight and a dvd, two sheets of plans and some magazine article reprints. I'm after £120 plus post or collect from Wirral.

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 Nickthesteam (

Commander)

For Sale/Wanted

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8 days ago
by Nickthesteam

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