Messing about in boats, West Float Wallasey Docks.

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Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam

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500+ models

“This fantastic display must be preserved intact for the nation,I saw this display and chated to Philip Warren some years back at the old Weymouth Internation…”

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3 years ago by Ray

Started 3 years ago by Norway

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Mystery object of the day.

“I too have some wired up to round screw bulbs on a old naval boat I have its a mess but was made during the war no 2 that is”

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3 years ago by Stephen T

Started 3 years ago by neilw

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Norstar wave prinsess

“Oops would have helped if we showed pictures”

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3 years ago by TerryH

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

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Glue

“Back in the 50s we used banana oil to stick tissuepaper to balsa strip wing outlines”

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3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by Doogle

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Blackpool model boat show

Event

“I'll be there (arriving by tram)”

OCT 14 2023

3 years ago by Redpopman

Started 3 years ago by Wez

Steamboat Paper Moon.

“Hi all, I expect it is a combination of having a boiler certificate and insurance that grounded her. Insurance companies do not like things that get hot! The…”

7 posts 27 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Started 3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

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Plank Race

“Hello Roger... It's great to see some local news.. lol Straight runners, without a body shell.. But what a laugh.. This is a great place for news and knowled…”

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3 years ago by muddy

Started 3 years ago by RogerA1

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You tube boat collection

“If you are selling to a dealer you really need to know the likely retail value as they most certainly will know the true price. Many of the items were very c…”

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3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by mturpin013

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Clyde puffer

“Terry She will be fine, don’t worry. So far everything looks terrific. I also have a kit like this one selling on Ebay. (325766657365 )”

8 posts 27 likes

3 years ago by chugalone100

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

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Model boat building, in the 1950s...

“Takes me back 35 years or so! My Krick U 25 started life that way. Four slabs of wood 2cm thick about 110cm long. Top 3 with a wide slot pre-cut in them. Rou…”

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3 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam

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Nathan Phillips Square Fun Day

Event

“Excellent idea, building several wheelhouse to fit one hull. I think I shall do that. A FPV camera in one, extensive lighting for night sailing in another. S…”

AUG 18 2023

3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

The chain of command

“When my father was asked about his "succes" to a happy marriage, he simply replied "I say yes dear and then carry on with whatever I was doing "”

3 posts 32 likes

3 years ago by Doogle

Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam

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Long awaited return.

“Welcome back. Good luck with the changes and sorry to hear that you had to sell off some of your Flotilla. Rick”

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3 years ago by Newby7

Started 3 years ago by BOATSHED

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Countess of Breadalbane

“So 1:48?”

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3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by mcewen27

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New acquisition

“Looks great, I like it a lot.”

25 posts 76 likes

3 years ago by Wolle

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

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Model boat lake E Midlands

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Started 3 years ago by ChrisG

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Your Opinions

“Stunning photos, never had the opportunity to travel to Canada. Thanks for sharing ️”

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3 years ago by Doogle

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

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Lifeboatman

“You will get used to me.........”

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3 years ago by NickD

Started 3 years ago by NickD

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Rawdon Model Boat Club Open Day August 2023

“Thanks for the offer of a bacon butty. It's a bit of a drive from Somerset, but then again, . It might be a case of getting behind the wheel again and going …”

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3 years ago by Doogle

Started 3 years ago by MikeC3

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WH Smiths- Traplet publications

“I daren’t buy the submarine books, too tempting to increase the project list”

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3 years ago by neilw

Started 3 years ago by neilw

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STOP PRESS! Ro Ro ship grounds on Wolf Rock lighthouse...

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Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam

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MMM Lady "T"

“I stumbled upon that site,used it from 1991 onwards. Discovered MMM, Toronto's marine modeler group from long before the internet was easily accessed. Watche…”

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3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by Fred

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York Model Boat Club Summer Regatta

Event

“Aw, that's a shame. I will be away in France. I hope the day goes well and you have lots of appreciative visitors.”

JUL 23 2023

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by mturpin013

Identification

“Yes Dave, I'm inclined to think this is artistic licence.”

8 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by flaxbybuck

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The BIG StAlbans Model Show

Event

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SEP 23 2023

Started 3 years ago by robbob

Creative Tug Art

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Started 3 years ago by chugalone100

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Met a neighbour and his boat

“Ronald. Thanks, I noticed it was a SAAB when I zoomed in, after I had posted! Here is a bolinder for comparison..”

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3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

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New motor in St.Pierre Dory was a good idea

“Very Nice Indeed, Ron! Beautiful Spot! Trev”

5 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

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Club open day and a couple of new boats

“Happy days , great to win some raffle prizes. Enjoy your new acquisitions”

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3 years ago by Doogle

Started 3 years ago by neilw

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Rawdon Model Boat Club Open Day August 2023

“Hi Mike, Your efforts are paying off and I shall certainly spread the word at every opportunity! Dr John F Leeds and Bradford. MBC”

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3 years ago by johnf

Started 3 years ago by MikeC3

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Weed the dreaded Weed.

“That can be really disappointing. We are always at the mercy of mother nature be it wind, temperature or water conditions. I can only hope for all the factor…”

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3 years ago by BarryS

Started 3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

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Rawdon Model Boat Club Open Day 10/06/2023

“Flaxbybuck Don’t pay attention. Our brains(whatever the age) has also a checker and we read and understand what you want to tell even with a damaged spellche…”

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3 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by MikeC3

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Rochester, NY. Scale model boat club?

“RodC: That set up looks very clean and very accesible. I like it. Thank You for sharing that with me. Maybe you or someone that reads this note could help me…”

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3 years ago by chugalone100

Started 3 years ago by PhilS1

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Not a good day

“A very nice replacement. A buddy had an olde 2002 tii… with some track type mods to it. But left her pretty much factory in appearance. All I remember is. “ …”

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3 years ago by cdnfurball

Started 3 years ago by neilw

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Bustler class admiralty tug plans ww2

“https://henryrobb.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/wwiitugs/ Doug posted this link 5 years ago and a couple more too when Marky was looking for plans.”

7 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Ronald

Started 3 years ago by Double Rum

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Southport Bring & Buy sale

Event

“The blue water colour is created by a dye that is added to the water to help prevent excessive weed growth. It seems to work well enough and looks good too a…”

JUN 11 2023

3 years ago by zooma

Started 3 years ago by Rookysailor

Advancement

“Collin a good evening congratulations with your promotion to the top of the bill. Wel deserved and definetely at your young age”

3 posts 16 likes

3 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by Newby7

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ANOTHER HOBBY SHOP CLOSES, NZ

“I would have posted a "like" but unfortunately another hobby shop closing and clubs being hard to find deserves more of an "agree" comment. We are all facing…”

7 posts 37 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by jbkiwi

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Abergavenny steam and vintage show

“This is something I drew some time ago and represents the love and obsession for our hobby, I guess we all could relate to the cartoon. The more shows we go …”

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3 years ago by chugalone100

Started 3 years ago by Colin H

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