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Tug towing

Yeah I understand I will measure the boat when I get home and yes the tug is twin screw the 2 motors are decaperm geared motors not sure of the gear ratio as I understand the lower the kv of a brushless motor the higher the torque so hoping someone might be able to help me work out what size speed controller would be required to run a 800kv brushless motor

34 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 georgeo5664 (

Petty Officer 1st Class)

RC & Electrics

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27 minutes ago
by georgeo5664

CNC boat kits...?

Congratulations! What was the problem?

2 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

52 Posts
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4 months ago
by DodgyGeezer

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21 minutes ago
by DodgyGeezer

Motor, speed controller

Cheers Dogdy geezer, I think I have a good idea now of what is needed, cheep, cheerful simple about 18/24” long. I too like components gear, and will probably use their gear for this project.,,many thanks for your feedback. Cheers , Ken

2 hours ago by 🇬🇧 KenThompson (

Petty Officer 1st Class)

RC & Electrics

16 Posts
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by KenThompson

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In your My Account page you can turn off all notifications. If you want to close your account completely, please use the support page. Thanks

6 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Fireboat (

Warrant Officer)

Website Related

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by oldaljones

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6 hours ago
by Fireboat

Fatal Error - Half my Profile is missing! ;-/

Muchas gracias👍 Hope you managed to enjoy the Bank Holiday and could let the grey cells cool down a bit😉 BTW: Dodgy's query reiterates the need for the Forum Categories! Keep on coding man😁 All the best, Doug 😎

7 hours ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

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1 day ago
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7 hours ago
by RNinMunich

RC Model Shark

The fin does submerge due to the fact that it's hollow and there is a square cut out near the top that is camouflaged with screen painted at the same time as the fin.

19 hours ago by 🇨🇦 Alex (

Able Seaman)

Building Related

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5 years ago
by CraigRobotham

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19 hours ago
by Alex

Look for a simple balsa build

"..... EezEbilts are all relatively easy to make even if there are a few minor errors which are so easily correctable......." Since they are intended for beginners, ANY problem needs to be looked at. If it's a problem with the plan then I need to correct it - if it's a problem with the user not understanding something or getting it wrong, then I need to change the instructions or some other aspect of the plan to avoid the problem in the future. The boats are intended to encourage modellers by helping them get a boat right first time. It says a lot for GMan's perseverance that he is still looking for a model to build after some initial frustration, no matter how it was caused...

22 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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4 days ago
by gman3000

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22 hours ago
by DodgyGeezer

Upload problem

Thanks Stephen. I will try again.

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 MouldBuilder (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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by MouldBuilder

Happy Easter Everyone! 🐣

Thank you and to you too

2 days ago by 🇺🇸 Puddle-pirate (

Leading Seaman)

Non-Hobby Chat

3 Posts
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Started
2 days ago
by Fireboat

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2 days ago
by Puddle-pirate

3000mah 6 cell lipo's

Selling as part of estate, These are Turnigy 3000mah 20-30c discharge 6 cell packs.. All are in storage mode and have been well cared for. £15 each is a bargain, there is one with damaged heatshrink, cells are fine, no puffing, but that is £10 due to damage, or £60 for all of them in one go! posting lipos is very difficult, if you want them posting I will do it at cost, but if the package is opened, and they are destroyed, its your risk, no refunds, collection preferred. If you are going to Hooton show, Im not far away north Wirral

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 pmdevlin (

Sub-Lieutenant)

For Sale/Wanted

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by pmdevlin

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8000mah 6 cell lipo as new

Selling as part of estate,. This is a 6 cell Turnigy Nano-tech massive 8000mah! 25 to 50c discharge. As you can see, the tag is still on the leads, its well cared for, no puffing, and is in storage mode, The plane this was for was never flown and was unfinished, so I doubt this has ever been used. These are very expensive, well over £60 each plus postage, Ill offer this for £30 ono. Posting lipos is very difficult, I can use my hermes at cost which would be confirmed but its approx £6.00 due to weight, but it the package is opened, and the lipo is destroyed its your risk, as you are not supposed to post lipos, so collection is preferred.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 pmdevlin (

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For Sale/Wanted

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by pmdevlin

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boat building jig

Hi all, for the second time, Im disposing of a deceased estate. The chap was rc planes and helis, but, he was also building a boat for his wife as a present. I have taken on finishing the boat, but this appeared, I found the details here https://www.alwayshobbies.com/tools/workshop-organisers/hobbyzone-professional-building-slip-for-model-ships So based on the price of £50 plus postage new, I would offer this for £20. Its a very comprehensive jig, so must be worth that, and I need to sell it quick. Proceeds are returned to the widow. I live North Wirral, so if you are going to the Hooton show its not far to pick up. I can post at cost, but the base board is heavy so collection is preferred. Cash or paypal, but if you want it saving for a few weeks then I must ask for payment in full immediately.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 pmdevlin (

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For Sale/Wanted

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Plan Sources

There are few of us prepared to put that amount of work in. Well done!

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Hobby Chit Chat

8 Posts
10 Likes

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7 days ago
by redpmg

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2 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

Seaplane tender

bits of information coming in now, excellent.

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 SelwynWilliams (

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

General Resources

8 Posts
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Started
5 days ago
by SelwynWilliams

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3 days ago
by SelwynWilliams

Model Boat kits

The post above is there actual website. This is for you RC's. Ahhoy

3 days ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby (

Petty Officer 1st Class)

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3 days ago
by retirement-hobby

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3 days ago
by retirement-hobby

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....

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Building Related

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13 days ago
by Shopper

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3 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

Editing photos

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

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Started
8 days ago
by Ron

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6 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

Big Blue (test facility)

Thats slick!👍

6 days ago by 🇺🇸 Cashrc (

Leading Seaman)

Non-Hobby Chat

6 Posts
13 Likes

Started
7 days ago
by Martin555

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6 days ago
by Cashrc

Propellors

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

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 John2 (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Building Related

6 Posts
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9 days ago
by Alan999

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8 days ago
by John2

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.

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF (

Petty Officer 2nd Class)

General Resources

5 Posts
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Started
9 days ago
by billhook301

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8 days ago
by ChrisF

posting problems

Me too😭

8 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (

Fleet Admiral)

Website Related

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Started
9 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

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8 days ago
by RNinMunich

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?

9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Brianaro (

Master Seaman)

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9 days ago
by figtree7nts

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9 days ago
by Brianaro

Ballcap!

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

10 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts (

Commodore)

Hobby Chit Chat

1 Post
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10 days ago
by figtree7nts

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Thames Barge Plan Kitty

Hi MAGAZINE AVAILABLE FROM E BAY CHEERS

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 TOWN3810 (

Leading Seaman)

General Resources

17 Posts
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Started
1 month ago
by wmbc40

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10 days ago
by TOWN3810

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!

11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Shopper (

Master Seaman)

Building Related

7 Posts
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12 days ago
by KenThompson

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11 days ago
by Shopper

Model boat w gas motor/nitro

If you use a fuel that has castor oil rather than synthetic you can say its organic!

11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Haverlock (

Sub-Lieutenant)

General Resources

4 Posts
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Started
14 days ago
by Aekaraaek

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11 days ago
by Haverlock

I know NOTHING about hobby plywood!!!

Thanks

12 days ago by 🇺🇸 retirement-hobby (

Petty Officer 1st Class)

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17 days ago
by retirement-hobby

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12 days ago
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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...

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Building Related

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Started
19 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

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14 days ago
by DodgyGeezer

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

14 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fireboat (

Warrant Officer)

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Started
16 days ago
by boatiebennett

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14 days ago
by Fireboat

Possible Tid Tug.

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

15 days ago by 🇬🇧 jelley_baby (

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

Building Related

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Started
29 days ago
by jelley_baby

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15 days ago
by jelley_baby

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