Father's Day

“Cheers Ed, I wondered what the point of restoring a loco to 3' 6" gauge as there is nowhere in the UK that I know of where it could run. And that is apart fr…”

17 posts 84 likes

2 years ago by roycv

Started 2 years ago by LewZ

17 84

6th June

“Good morning IanL.1, thanks for your message - just trying to catch up. In short, the answer to your question is no. This was a kit from TRUMPETÈER which my …”

4 posts 28 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

Started 2 years ago by Doogle

4 28

6th June

“I'll post a photo or two when I set it up on Thursday”

3 posts 21 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

Started 2 years ago by Doogle

3 21

A suitable glue?????????????

“Hi Gary. I use the Medium CA for quick general work and the Extra ThickCA to have a bit of time to move a part and then dab a bit of Insta-Set on the joint w…”

13 posts 76 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by GaryLC

13 76

Someone posted a link to this EBay listing

“For $3000 can we "tidy-up" the wiring a little?”

10 posts 53 likes

2 years ago by Commodore-H

Started 2 years ago by EdW

10 53

Saw mini workboat on Fraser yesterday

“I don’t know what it is, but I want one!!!”

3 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

3 11

Cricut Joy

“Hi Frankiesays1953 Thank you for your reply, I have now been looking at the Joy Xtra in the spec for this machine it says that over 50 compatible materials. …”

3 posts 14 likes

2 years ago by Fred

Started 2 years ago by Fred

3 14

Rawdon Model Boat Club Open Days 2024

“Mike C3 I sincerely hope you have nice weather, a lot of other clubs visiting and hughe quantities of interested people”

4 posts 9 likes

2 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by MikeC3

4 9

Useful Tools & their sources

“My partner bought these LED tweezers last week. I was immediately impressed but she said buy one yourself. Ok, then I'll just go to Tchibo for 9.99 euros. I …”

2 posts 9 likes

2 years ago by Wolle

Started 8 years ago by RNinMunich

2 9

Emma C Berry

“Hi, the 'odd' servo? I really cant remember why this was installed (its not there now). The photo was taken during construction (about 7 years ago). I think …”

25 posts 137 likes

2 years ago by MikeJ1

Started 2 years ago by MikeJ1

25 137

International Model Boat Show SA - Update & Cancellation Notice

“Lew, I was hoping to get an airport within that 40 miles, but the US charter flights are more expensive than the UK flights, roughly about $300k more. But li…”

4 posts 10 likes

2 years ago by Rudy-M

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

4 10

International Model Boat Show 2025

Event

“Date changed.”

JAN 8 2025

2 years ago by Rudy-M

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

MGB 81 UK and HSL W1 (NZ)

“a classic then and now AustinG”

2 posts 14 likes

2 years ago by AustinG

Started 2 years ago by jbkiwi

2 14

PT-109 run

“Honestly, sometimes I get the shakes thinking about bending plywood (and even balsa) onto these old kit’s hulls. I’ve seen some build blogs on some of these …”

4 posts 23 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by Isaac

4 23

SSMBC (Florida) First Meet of 2024

“Same here in Venice FL. Lew. My pond is down to approx 1 ft deep ( danger zone because there are a few rocks just about poking or just under the surface ). E…”

7 posts 31 likes

2 years ago by Isaac

Started 3 years ago by LewZ

7 31

International Boat Show 2024

“Date changed”

2 posts 1 like

2 years ago by Rudy-M

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

2 1

UK Coastal Forces

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 6 likes

Started 2 years ago by Nickthesteam

1 6

If only

“It was always my ambition to build a full size dinghy - albeit somewhat smaller than the one in the picture. I have to accept this will never happen now. Sel…”

6 posts 41 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by peterd

6 41

Boat storage complete

“I think you will find by releasing the rigging it will relax the stays and sails. Though I agree, a sailboat looks great when rigged and sails ready to take …”

12 posts 67 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Started 2 years ago by Doogle

12 67

May the Fourth

“R3-DW Sends May fourth greetings.”

4 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by KevinH

Started 2 years ago by LewZ

4 5

HELP FOR IDENTIFICATION OF A WARSHIP.

“Well done Doug, The connection to Fincantieri also makes it more plausible . Best wishes Tim”

26 posts 94 likes

2 years ago by tim morland

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

26 94

Blackpool Model Show

Event

“Hopefully going this year as I’m in need of good look around”

OCT 19 2024

2 years ago by Wez

Started 2 years ago by Redpopman

Calling it a day.

“Bill, We all live in rooms of experience that some may never enter. I have been in three of those rooms with the big "C" on the door. I have left each one an…”

29 posts 420 likes

2 years ago by Brightwork

Started 2 years ago by Scratchbuilder

29 420

THE STORY OF THE NZ HAMILTON JET

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 6 likes

Started 2 years ago by jbkiwi

1 6

I miss Graupner!!! And Robbe too.

“Hi cashrc, I have a small line drawing of full size changes which I was going to do myself but happy to share. It looks like the update to the class I think …”

14 posts 77 likes

2 years ago by roycv

Started 2 years ago by Cashrc

14 77

Blast from my past

“River Rat! With a wonderful engine detail! Simply...”

9 posts 50 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by EdW

9 50

MATAKANA MODEL BOAT SHOW NEW ZEALAND 21.04.24

“Hi JB, Thanks for asking, however alas no progress on the Drifter due to time difficulty. Life is really getting in the way of hobby time at the moment. I di…”

5 posts 37 likes

2 years ago by stevedownunder

Started 2 years ago by jbkiwi

5 37

My sailing waters in Stade.

“Wolle extremely well recorded videos. An the surroundings were you sail also. No probleem when yo are thursty or hungry?”

6 posts 26 likes

2 years ago by hermank

Started 2 years ago by Wolle

6 26

Today at our pond, IngaIV and tug Portbalne

“It's really true, I also think like you about this Flaxybybuck. When I finish the model I'm building I have two projects in mind. One of these, most likely, …”

5 posts 33 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

5 33

Deans Marine

“I don't wish to twist the blade too much but from my own experience Deans have been less than co-operative in the past. Even to the point of "staff" being ra…”

8 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by EdW

8 24

Opening of the electro driven boats

Event

“Hermank you are in a great place, I wish I had one as I have to organize almost a military expedition if I want to find a quiet place to sail. The measuremen…”

APR 14 2024

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by hermank

Identification help - not a Sea Rover?

“I think you would have needed a bigger crane that that to lift the NOT a Sea Rover onto the water. But what ever she is she is a wonderful looking build so f…”

3 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by BOATSHED

Started 2 years ago by neilw

3 16

Fundraising for clubs

“Rudy, Our club is primarily funded by Membership Dues. The dues are $40.00/yr for a "Family" membership (i.e. domestic couple). Our club has an average annua…”

7 posts 17 likes

2 years ago by DWBrinkman

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

7 17

Taplin-Baker Hydrojet, RKH products

“Hi Cash, I remember this from the late 1950's early 1960's when it was featured in Model Maker magazine. I was in my early teens then, but it seemed like som…”

4 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 2 years ago by Cashrc

4 20

RAWDON MBC OPEN DAY

Event

“https://sites.google.com/view/rawdonmodelboatclub/events”

JUN 8 2024

2 years ago by MikeC3

Started 2 years ago by MikeC3

Tyne lifeboat City of Sheffield.

“A very serious model in that first pic Rog! Have to love that sort of challenge!”

4 posts 19 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

4 19

Calls for Expression of Interest

“I would love to go. I have never been to that continent! However, my smallest model is 4 ft and getting it there would cost more than my airfare and it proba…”

5 posts 10 likes

2 years ago by ToraDog

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

5 10

Rudders

“Lew: Yes, I also have seeing many tugs and push boats here in the Miami river. I work for a display company here in Miami and we just finished working with t…”

19 posts 58 likes

2 years ago by chugalone100

Started 3 years ago by roycv

19 58

The sadest Easter

“Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can relocate to a new area. Good Luck Guys.”

5 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by taffy

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

5 20

Aerokits Sea Rover

“From the picture of the Sea Scout motor installation it might be that the motor and prop shaft are not exactly in line. Make sure the propellor shaft is well…”

7 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

7 18