Hobby Chit Chat threads

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Christmas tinsel and tugs at the pond next Sunday
“Yep! Brass monkey weather here in Munich too Rogal️️”
9 posts 30 likes
3 years ago by RNinMunich
Started 3 years ago by Rogal118
9 30
3 motors in one boat
“Len, actually this is the only boat in my fleet that has fuses. Lew Florida ️, USA”
7 posts 10 likes
3 years ago by LewZ
Started 3 years ago by Stephen T
7 10
New toy...
“Where are you going to run it? When you run it the first time you will see why I am asking”
7 posts 15 likes
3 years ago by EdW
Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam
7 15
HOT DOG EVENT
Event
“Although is was quite cold thé atmosphère was heart heated and overwelming. Thé hot-dogs préparéd were delicous and loved by all thé participants A big thank…”
NOV 26 2023
3 years ago by hermank
Started 3 years ago by hermank
One of the most useful bits of kit in my workshop
“Just ran onto these 2 photos in my Archives. I'd published them in the boat section of RCGroups some years back. Shown is the start of my "Bouncie II". I use…”
11 posts 48 likes
3 years ago by Hey-You
Started 3 years ago by EdW
11 48
Anyone know about this paddle-wheeler?
“Try looking at the Princess Louise as it looks that style of boat”
12 posts 38 likes
3 years ago by TerryH
Started 3 years ago by Ronald
12 38
Paint
“My word Colin you certainly have a fleet there and some interesting tools. To ChrisF, my Dad painted the house with International paint. The gloss and colour…”
17 posts 97 likes
3 years ago by Spence
Started 3 years ago by Spence
17 97
Going to need a bigger study
“This t-shirt came from Amazon. Our club has an avid workboat section”
7 posts 38 likes
3 years ago by RodC
Started 3 years ago by neilw
7 38
LCM Landing a Sherman M4(105)
“Lew . . . In French this means: Chapeau! For you : I take my hat off . . . Michel-C.”
5 posts 18 likes
3 years ago by Mike Stoney
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
5 18
Help identify some hulls
“Hi @lewz, I took a look at aerofred, the “drawing” is a couple of pictures and a print and cutout for a cardboard model of the Scharnhorn. Nothing you could …”
32 posts 64 likes
3 years ago by EdW
Started 3 years ago by neilw
32 64
Came across this Fairey Swordsman
“Only worth getting a 3D printer if you're going to use it a lot, otherwise it makes the parts very expensive. Mayhem forum has a section on 3D printing as do…”
27 posts 79 likes
3 years ago by ChrisF
Started 3 years ago by Ronald
27 79
Wordle. in one
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1 post 0 likes
Started 3 years ago by Rogal118
1 0
Dock = US carrier @ 1/35 scale
“I thought about making a cover to slide over the center hand rail with a carrier structure painted on it. On second thoughts the county probably would not li…”
4 posts 13 likes
3 years ago by LewZ
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
4 13
Yet another FB Marketplace purchase
“Yes, it is a bumper. It is there to reduce damage caused by collisions. Class rules specify the size and material that the bumper is to be made of. The cork …”
8 posts 16 likes
3 years ago by terrymiff
Started 3 years ago by neilw
8 16
Thrift store find..
“Looks good I have a Hobby King BAT1 a group of us have had great fun on a firm Sandy Beach and a couple of tragic cones to set a course. It sharpens the refl…”
5 posts 26 likes
3 years ago by RogerA1
Started 3 years ago by jumpugly
5 26
Prop. Shaft fixing
“Thanks for the wealth of replies Guys, so helpful and comprehensive. I have some JB Marine Weld so definitely sounds the way to go. Also appreciate the infor…”
14 posts 76 likes
3 years ago by Spence
Started 3 years ago by Spence
14 76
Auction remnants
“Neil. You definitely need to consider buying lottery tickets!! Well done Regards Bill.”
8 posts 37 likes
3 years ago by Scratchbuilder
Started 3 years ago by neilw
8 37
Next project
“Looks like a floating scrap heap”
8 posts 25 likes
3 years ago by EdW
Started 3 years ago by Rogal118
8 25
Boat electrics.
“Good morning Spence, I agree, this site is awesome. If you'd like to read along with me at the Mississippi steamer in the harbour, I'd be happy to invite you…”
2 posts 14 likes
3 years ago by Mike Stoney
Started 3 years ago by Spence
2 14
Yard sale treasure
“Excellent find…. I hope you felt just tiny little bit guilty at that price… I’ve heard it’s a great build Enjoy”
13 posts 47 likes
3 years ago by cdnfurball
Started 3 years ago by River Rat
13 47
Somewhat concerned?
“Hi Doug, and thanks for that and much appreciated, that was and is a very sensible approach to get some answers. Regards, Gary.”
5 posts 8 likes
3 years ago by GaryLC
Started 3 years ago by GaryLC
5 8
Air-PT or PT-Air
“Cool idea”
6 posts 20 likes
3 years ago by Doogle
Started 3 years ago by Ronald
6 20
Edina Model Yacht Club Dry Dock Party 1PM-5PM
Event
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NOV 18 2023
Started 3 years ago by DWBrinkman
Edina Model Yacht Club Annual Swap Meet
Event
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NOV 11 2023
Started 3 years ago by DWBrinkman
Sailings and floundering
“Hi Chris. You're really smart. I won't ask you how you understand when it's time to return your boat, it will certainly be the result of experience with your…”
6 posts 20 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by Doogle
6 20
Rc boat BRUMA
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1 post 6 likes
Started 3 years ago by Wez
1 6
More model boat items
“Hi Lew. The word Empres is Spanish, it could be a ship, Latin American (Central and South America), as well as Spanish.”
16 posts 26 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
16 26
Dragon Force 65 waterproofing
“Awesome, glad it worked. Someone had mentioned it to me in the past and it seemed to work. Good stuff”
10 posts 29 likes
3 years ago by Trident73
Started 3 years ago by flaxbybuck
10 29
Pilot boat Britannia
“Hi Wolfgang, and thank you as I appreciate your comments on my boats, the non Mountfleet model is an all wood plank on-frame model by Marvon Models from donk…”
11 posts 53 likes
3 years ago by GaryLC
Started 3 years ago by Wolle
11 53
Fairey huntsman re paint colour
“I agree with what you say about back in the 60's there wasn't metalic colours. But when I was buying model Airfix cars, planes and motorbike's I used to add …”
14 posts 46 likes
3 years ago by BOATSHED
Started 3 years ago by Wez
14 46
RNPSA museum - Lowestoft
“Looks like an excellent place to visit!”
7 posts 26 likes
3 years ago by RonBMK2
Started 3 years ago by neilw
7 26
Two of my “other engines”
“Hi Austin, The newsletter is edited by our Chairman, the website is operated by a committee member. We have 8 committee members and have a committee meeting …”
15 posts 31 likes
3 years ago by roycv
Started 3 years ago by EdW
15 31
Model boating in 1958
“Included in this superb footage was some of the Classic Model Powerboats that were running at that time. This was especially interesting to me as I like to b…”
6 posts 15 likes
3 years ago by zooma
Started 3 years ago by neilw
6 15
Vintage model boats.
“You are lucky Bill. My Grandson is 20 and cannot muster enough motivation to come out of his bedroom. The only way he would make a boat is if they wrote a pr…”
13 posts 82 likes
3 years ago by MouldBuilder
Started 3 years ago by Colin H
13 82
ARTR Powerboats for a change?
“Hi Zooma thanks for your kind words. I am OK with the fitting out but I would think you are well ahead of me for competition. I did some formal MYA training …”
10 posts 11 likes
3 years ago by roycv
Started 3 years ago by zooma
10 11
5ft long power boat hull
“At 5' x 15" you cud use it to paddle out & rescue other modellers' disabled vessels”
6 posts 11 likes
3 years ago by RodC
Started 3 years ago by quattroo
6 11
FT009 racing boats
“Hi Davidm3. Had a rummage through the spares box and replace the RX control box completely and put in a brushed speed controller. Managed to fit in a 1500ma …”
8 posts 31 likes
3 years ago by jimdogge
Started 3 years ago by jimdogge
8 31
Facebook Marketplace strikes again
“I totally ignore Facebook Marketplace. Saw a RC Submarine for £200 and contacted the seller, he informed me the price was just to draw buyers in and he actua…”
5 posts 18 likes
3 years ago by EdW
Started 3 years ago by neilw
5 18
Steering competition
“Hi Colin, thank you for the info. Many thanks Jeremy”
8 posts 9 likes
3 years ago by Jerry1
Started 3 years ago by Jerry1
8 9
Two days at Calabogie Resort with family
“Ahhhh, golfing, boating and lodging, what a wonderful thing! That's a beautiful place thanks for sharing. RR”
4 posts 18 likes
3 years ago by River Rat
Started 3 years ago by Ronald
4 18

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