Look for a simple balsa build

Let us identify the problem first. It could be an error from many sources. I drew these plans up by asking people to scan die-cut kits in their collections, then I used a CAD package to draw over the lines and put them out as .PDFs. There could be errors with the original scan, with my drawing, with my conversion to PDF or with your final printout. And no doubt there are other possibilities as well, such as the deck being the right size, and the hull structure too large.... You state that most of the hull structure went together ok, but that the front part of the deck was not long enough? I believe that the front deck should be 6.5" long. That is made from a front part of 2.8" and a side part of 3.7". What length is yours? And if you have any of the original paper print left, you could check whether the inch marker really is one inch...

2 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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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...

3 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Model Boat kits

I've not used this, but it looks interesting. (a Pinterest link to model boats)

4 hours ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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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....

5 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Seaplane tender

Fabulous just needs WW2 colours

6 hours ago by 🇬🇧 SelwynWilliams ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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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)

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Editing photos

Do ypu mean Model Boats magazine? https://www.modelboats.co.uk

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Big Blue (test facility)

Thats slick!👍

4 days ago by 🇺🇸 Cashrc ( Leading Seaman)

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Propellors

I always use a grub screw to lock my propellors where possible. I have lost a few myself mostly when using reverse.

5 days ago by 🇬🇧 John2 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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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.

5 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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posting problems

Me too😭

6 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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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?

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Brianaro ( Master Seaman)

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Ballcap!

I've got my Ballcap! Do you have yours? It's well constructed and adjustable! Support your local Website! 👍

7 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts ( Commodore)

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Thames Barge Plan Kitty

Hi MAGAZINE AVAILABLE FROM E BAY CHEERS

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 TOWN3810 ( Leading Seaman)

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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!

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 Shopper ( Master Seaman)

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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)

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I know NOTHING about hobby plywood!!!

Thanks

9 days ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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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...

11 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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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)

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Possible Tid Tug.

Found out that it is a German Aeronaut Kalle Harbour Tug.

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 jelley_baby ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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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!

12 days ago by 🇨🇦 RHBaker ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Difficulty posting replies

Hi Stephen, It was in model boat crew,I had other pictures of 3D printed crewmen

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 marky ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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HMS Bangor M109

Fantastic Model congrats on acquiring her!🎁 Now that's a true friend!👍

13 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts ( Commodore)

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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

13 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Midshipman)

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Mystery boat

it is a Range Safety Launch I was the coxswain of 1662 based at Londonderry in 1958

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 trekil ( Recruit)

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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.

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 MouldBuilder ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

RC & Electrics

Static Model Boat Builders

Welcome to the pleasure dome, there's no end to the help and information you can glean from the contributors

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 marky ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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New build

Maybe called something else. It's used in furniture manufacturing and architectural features. Has a really nice surface finish.

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 Hillro ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Static Model Boat Builders

Thanks I sent them a message.

16 days ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Static Model Boat Builders Club

I think you misunderstood what I intended. There are several RD "clubs" here, people with a common interest. Not everyone does RC, therefore I was attempting to group with people who just build boats.

16 days ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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