Dutch sailing barge

The idea is to leave the lead weight removable until after a few sails, to ensure its correct. Adjustments can then be made. As for the saucepan - others are available - the one in the photo hadn’t been used for years and I’d cast lead in it previously.

43 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 AndyB2 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

General Resources

Cygnus 21

I have gone through the search function on the website for references of a Cygnus 21 . There are posts from 10 years ago of the 33’ Cygnus but none on the 21’ version of this inshore fishing vessel. I have seen it in YouTube videos but none reference to a kit. “Cygnus GM21 Cygnus Marine, Britain’s leading GRP fishing and workboat builders, first introduced this design in 1977, and since that date the CYGNUS GM21 has become the accepted standard for inshore fishing vessels, with over 300 craft being constructed.” From the Cygnus company website. The fisherman, Jimmy, who works and lives out on an island of the Shetlands, has one of these. He fishes by himself during lobster season. Or with two if fish closer to the rocks. Note that his vessel is fitted with a bow thruster just for that purpose. Does anyone know of a model for the small fishing vessel?

6 hours ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

Question of the Day?

12 hours ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

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Tools

As time goes on, I have less use for wood planes. Back in the "old days" at my HS (Aviation HS) shop, OK. But with advanced power tools getting close to the shape I want, sandpaper finishes the job. I have a small X-acto plane and a full size one about 100 years old. Both sit on the shelf collecting more dust than wood curls. Lew

14 hours ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ ( Vice Admiral)

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Dragonflite Sails

I’ve even used old fashioned drafting film in the past. I have a lot of it from my earlier working life in the 80s. Probably only good for smaller vessels? I’m guessing but it’s probably 10 to 25 thou thick. Yes I’m old 😊

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 raj002 ( Able Seaman)

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Mary Ann 472

No I haven’t Roy, but I will.

1 day ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Commodore)

Hobby Chit Chat

Future Fairey Projects

Keith - Go into your account and part way down there is a box to close your account. Before you do that it would be good if you can remove your post from this thread - Click Edit on the right of your post and then on the top left there is a waste basket which removes your post. I will then remove mine.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Rear Admiral)

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Flysky Warning

Totally agree bruce1946 I too have a separate set for each boat, I can buy a set with 6 channel receiver for £65 and don't have to pay postage as the model shop is just down the road form my house. As you say when we have a regatta I take my grandson and some of his friends so they can all sail at the same time. A great unit for the price. As to the switch problem I haven't had any issues, however the solutions suggested seem to be a simple repair Thanks to all the solution pioneers

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 ( Admiral)

RC & Electrics

Animal and nature photos to enjoy.

Not as bad here in Boston MA.

4 days ago by 🇺🇸 Hhager2 ( Sub-Lieutenant)

Non-Hobby Chat

Drumbeat of Devon

Hello All, Happy New Years. I looking for a Drumbeat of Devon kit, would anyone have one for sale or know whare one could be found? Thanks

4 days ago by 🇨🇦 Westwind ( Warrant Officer)

For Sale/Wanted

Just happened

Well Garth, now that you have the kit ... "Time to get to work. Chop chop"😉 😎

5 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The hand pump is awesome, Mike! Is it cold in Rothenburg?

7 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

Non-Hobby Chat

120 years of modelboat history

Happy New Project Year Chris ! A Swordsman 37 joint project sounds like it could be one of the best ideas that we have considered...so far..... Working at your favourite scale, a 37" long Swordsman would be a very handy size and I would love to see how it runs alongside the 39" Rapier. I think the longer Swordsman will perform very well, and built with integrated cabin sides it should be a very weather-proof model that would be able to perform in any of our UK water conditions, 12 months of the year. Bob.

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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The eve of another year

Hi Ronald Love those little boats, and the snow blower is just the ticket for those who have proper snow. Colin

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 ColinJ2 ( Master Seaman)

Non-Hobby Chat

8 Channel Transmitter

Nobody has mentioned RadioLink on this thread yet, but I have used them for several years since they became available in the UK when they were first imported and distributed by Rossendale Models. Sadly Rossendale Models is another of our UK model shops that have disappeared but RadioLink is now distributed in the UK by J.Perkins. RadioLink first became known for their use with drones and were always considered to have really good performance with reliability at a fair price. I use RadioLink radios for all of my model boats and in all of my race cars. When Horizon Hobby distributed Spectrum in the UK I always used their radios in my large scale racing cars, helicopters (of all sizes) and almost every thing else except my 1/16 scale Wedico model trucks that mostly run on various types of Futaba F14 radio sets. Horizon Hobbies closed their UK distribution at about the time that RadioLink became available in the UK, and fortunately RadioLink proved to be a really good replacement for Spectrum of at least similar quality, high levels of innovation - and at a much better price! Since changing to RadioLink I have never looked back, but some of my 1/16 scale tanks came with the budget priced FlySky radio systems and they work very well too - well enough for all my r/c tanks to run with FlySky to keep some commonality between them. Bob.

9 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

RC & Electrics

Glynn Guest models

The original Miami at 1/32 nd scale , i think.. One of the quickest builds i have know and easy. Just a note, all my GG models were direct drive single and twin screw.. ATB Muddy..

9 days ago by 🇬🇧 muddy ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Dickie harbour tug

So..... I'm not really a builder, but I love a refurb project, and thought this would be easy! Day before my grandsons birthday, after a couple of successful runs, I thought give it a final bench test, nothing worked!. Now the deck was silicone to the hull thinking I would not need to venture in there again, as the original thin seal was useless. Took ages to split it apart, water had got in, esc was dead By now I'm thinking should have just bought a new one, changed the esc, pump now not working either! I had a very fine filter in the water feed pipe, it was blocked. So, started again. Luckily we had a standby birthday present, so pressure was off, but I was disappointed with myself for missing the water leak It has a water tank in the bottom of the hull that fills once the boat is in the water. It feeds the pump, and acts as ballast, quite clever, this was leaking into the hull when the pumps was operated. I decided the silicon was a messy idea, so ordered some neoprene seal, it's now all ready for reassemble. An easy project that has turned into a right pia😁 and too much money for what it is. It had better not leak again, or it's in the bin😮

11 days ago by 🇬🇧 pmdevlin ( Lieutenant)

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Holiday greetings from the seaside

And to all over the world from western Cornwall uk

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 Stephen T ( Captain)

Non-Hobby Chat

Last xmas sailing of the year

What a great meeting you have there, some beautiful boats, are they smd lights around the cabin cruiser? looks chilly though where you are, we are the same here in Manchester UK, cold and crisp but due for some snow they say. Cheers, Pete😊

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Rookysailor ( Commodore)

Trotamares ex-fishing boat

After making/constructing model boats for 60 years, I have a good eye for the displacement of a model, no calculations needed except sometimes for sailing yachts. I have in ready to go state 10 yachts and 11 electric models with about 20 models in the background, plus about 4 unbuilt kits. I have passed on 4 boats to others this last year. Roy

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 roycv ( Fleet Admiral)

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My Christmas present

Ronald. I didn’t mention that Little Canada was expensive; I have no way of knowing since I have not been there. Too bad the school groups create problems. There’s an incredible amount of time & hard work that goes into creating such intricate displays. It’s been several years since I visited Miniatur in Hamburg. I don’t recall it being overly expensive, but perhaps it was. Miniatur is quite large; as I recall it covers three floors. I particularly liked the harbor display complete with RC boats and the traffic jam in a European city whose name I can’t recall that had a vehicular accident programmed into the automation. Complete with traffic tie up & responding emergency vehicles. The airport depiction, it might have been Zurich, was also fascinating. For any modeler visiting Hamburg Miniatur is a “ do not miss”!

13 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Commodore)

Hobby Chit Chat

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Friends

Love It!🥰

14 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

General Resources

Next project

Merry Christmas Gang!!!!! Enjoy and let's build our boats like never before in 2026!!! 👍😀

15 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

Movie rust and aging...

Someone really knows how to weather a model boat. Excellent!

16 days ago by 🇺🇸 Hsailer ( Able Seaman)

Hobby Chit Chat

Update re: PeterD

Hang in there Peter! We've got your back with the well wishes and good vibes. Best -- Guy

18 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

Waterproof servos

Eric, there's always the great rc sub guy on youtube! I would touch base with him on his channel to inquire. He def knows his stuff. https://www.youtube.com/@RCSubGuy

19 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

RC & Electrics

Bluebird

Yessir Ed! I downloaded them and they are beautiful!!! 😊👍

22 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

General Resources

Before and after..

Looking good! I think scale sail boats are great. The Down side (here in Florida) is the wind. Either too much or not enough putting them in "chains". Mine does well on the shelf. Lew

26 days ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ ( Vice Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

TVR1A Steam Engine.

A little more progress on the building front, and a few more decisions made with regards to exactly what I am trying to accomplish. So we now have planked decks front and rear of the engine, and maybe timber box grating around the engine. I have decided to cover up the servo at the side of the engine, so the full metal jacket now has a wooden over coat. I have also made a start on the pipe work and some serious silver soldering. Fluxed rods or easy-flow, that is the question? I have made a Windemere steam kettle, which will be fed from the bottom of the sight glass fitting, and it will be moved from its temporary location on the servo cover. Regards, Gary.

29 days ago by 🇬🇧 GaryLC ( Captain)

Building Related

engine etc etc

Hi Bob, many thanks for this information, very much appreciated.

1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Guy O ( Recruit)

RC & Electrics