Model Boats & Thanksgiving

“May I also add my thanks to all.”

4 posts 15 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by LewZ

4 15

wether to paint or patch

“I agree with Peejay and Dave, I would be best to remove all the old finish back to wood. Make sure it is completely, dry then coat with resin and cloth, I am…”

6 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

6 13

strange vessel

“ment to say into a 2nd war Motor Torpedo boat”

2 posts 0 likes

4 years ago by Stephen T

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

2 0

Boat Show

72 posts 97 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

Started 4 years ago by Rookysailor

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re vintage model workshop

“Hi Chris. Thanks for mentioning googling Humbrol paint quality. Some interesting comments. Some good and some not so good. Sounds like there had been some ba…”

14 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by DuncanP

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

14 2

lipo batterys

“Hi Westward The Robbe kit is now sold as a Krick Romarin Dusseldorf. Cornwall models sell this kit and it has, I believe, two KRICK MAX GEAR 540 TYPE MOTOR 2…”

7 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by dave976

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

7 3

a club register of current models

“The hardest part is trying to coordinate all this. Get the information, take three quarters off the bow and stern closeup photos, Etc. There are quite a few …”

7 posts 16 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

7 16

Having fun in the shop

“Heading home”

3 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

3 9

raf arero kits tender plans

“If it’s to run a thumper motor definitely a 11.1v I tried a 7.2v battery but it was far too slow My battery is about 150mm long 48mm wide and 25mm deep (see …”

33 posts 60 likes

4 years ago by Les-H

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

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Holiday Parade of Lighted Model Boats

Event

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DEC 17 2022

Started 4 years ago by lindemann06

Work boats in Port Fourchon

“I am a Paramedic. I live a boring life aboard the boat.”

5 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by StanC

Started 4 years ago by StanC

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when a boat not a boat

“Hi Lindemann 06! It is always good as a modeler to have and maintain good contacts with divers. . . . . sometime you are glad about it ! Greetings Michel-Claude”

6 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by Mike Stoney

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

6 21

An exceptionally nice looking V twin.

“What a beautiful piece of machinery! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.”

6 posts 25 likes

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

Started 4 years ago by GaryLC

6 25

My First Model Boat

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1 post 6 likes

Started 4 years ago by CB90

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Royal Yacht Britannia.

“more info.”

5 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Started 4 years ago by GaryLC

5 9

German Model boat club site

“Vaery nice models and your club looks very well organized. Thank you for posting.”

7 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by RonH

Started 4 years ago by CB90

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The Royal Yacht Britannia Leith Edinburgh

“Hi Gary, An interesting picture of the Queens bedroom / office, I noted the massive switchboard with telephone, (looks like it was from the 50's) with the to…”

3 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Started 4 years ago by GaryLC

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Building the Highlander Clyde Puffer.

“Hi Gary, Great photos, sounds like you had a great trip. It is also great to hear you have been inspired to start back on your Puffer. Cheers, Stephen.”

8 posts 21 likes

4 years ago by stevedownunder

Started 4 years ago by GaryLC

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Unknown craft

“Hi Roy. Funny you should bring the point up about American engines. My buddy Mike and I are Studebaker owners, and Mike is also into Hudson’s. He has a buddy…”

14 posts 18 likes

4 years ago by Cashrc

Started 4 years ago by Skippydrew

14 18

re Raf tender by Kielcraft 43 inch

“Motor cooling and fire monitors which run fro an old 6 volt car window washer pump. Cheers Colin.”

6 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by Colin H

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

6 7

raf areo kit plans wanted

“hi i have since found out mine is a kielcraft version i assume its the same apart from big bigger”

3 posts 0 likes

4 years ago by Stephen T

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

3 0

Land Sailing

“NZ Circa 1974 - concord inspired !”

17 posts 29 likes

4 years ago by philcaretaker

Started 4 years ago by peterd

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Star Yachts, Birkenhead

“hey guy's my stepdad's job when he first left school was working in the factory around conway street somewhere building the star yacht's”

7 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by DaveG

Started 4 years ago by AndyS

7 22

John Hemmens, Bubwith

“I think you are very fortunate and have a very good and efficient Bank, I hope I bank with the same bunch. Your story although becoming more common is the st…”

7 posts 1 like

4 years ago by ChrisG

Started 4 years ago by mturpin013

7 1

Wherry steady Go

“Very Clever! Looks Good Trev”

2 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by CB90

2 9

Oldies

“Thanks Roy! Swiss hobbyist greetings Michel-Cl.”

4 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by Mike Stoney

Started 4 years ago by CB90

4 8

Pictures from an old Boat show

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1 post 8 likes

Started 4 years ago by CB90

1 8

lefthanded drills

“Almost sounds like a joke, like a "Left Handed Monkey Wrench." However, from the responses to these drill bits and a quick search they are somewhat common. E…”

8 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Started 4 years ago by jacko

8 12

I think my build may turn into a --

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1 post 3 likes

Started 4 years ago by CB90

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For those building a Coast Guard Rescue boat

“Very nice pics of the 44ft. CCG Cutter. Good friend of mine has the Dumas kit Cutter finished off as the Canadian version with the enclosed wheelhouse. I als…”

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4 years ago by GregHiltz

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

3 3

Chinese model parts supplers

“It's not only China as CB90 points out, the EU presents problems too. Take one individual German supplier. Aeronaut boat kits. Normally readily available fro…”

17 posts 47 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

Started 4 years ago by jimdogge

17 47

Batten down the hatches, Hurricane Ian is on the way!

“Made it through the hurricane OK, "Ian" shifted direction to the east so we missed the worst part that was predicted to hit us. However we are now out of pow…”

8 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Started 4 years ago by LewZ

8 4

Witte Zea plans.

“Hi Colin, Its amazing how this site always comes up with the answers, what a great resource”

14 posts 26 likes

4 years ago by mturpin013

Started 4 years ago by Colin H

14 26

Lock Nuts on Props

“If you use a thread locking compound, I would use Locktite low strength pink, or Vibra-tite thread locker.”

5 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by Dumaspittman

5 7

A quiet day on the lake.

“Very nice boat, and your grandson did a great job skippering it. That looks like a great venue for model boats!”

4 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by DWBrinkman

Started 4 years ago by Colin H

4 7

Sailing with my buddy

“Great looking lake, ideal sailing conditions and two really nice boats. What more can you want.? Nerys”

3 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

3 7

Great Morning Sail

“Spot On, Ron Trev”

5 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

5 8

Bunker boat near completion

“Thanks brightwork… There she sits, with all her gear in it. Ron, all her gear and ballast sit low in hopes of preventing a “ bobbing boat “ scenario. I spent…”

9 posts 17 likes

4 years ago by cdnfurball

Started 4 years ago by cdnfurball

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Cwmbran open day.

“Great Videos, Ron. Nice Tug. Thanks for sharing Trev”

4 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by Colin H

4 5

Birmingham Heritage Day

Event

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SEP 10 2022

Started 4 years ago by philbow49