Sail Material

“Thank you Hammer and Dave M for your time and trouble in response to my query. Very useful information from you both. And thank you for putting me right!”

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13 years ago by lhpen

Started 13 years ago by lhpen

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HMS Cossack

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Started 13 years ago by NormanR

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dust on painted areas

“Welsh fen man One problem that was not mentioned is the area you are using, once carefully cleaned, try hanging some damp newspaper around your painting area…”

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13 years ago by jarvo

Started 14 years ago by welshfenman

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varnish

“HI everyone. Just a word of warning, I bought some Home base quick dry gloss varnish, its acrylic, water-soluble until dry, went on superbly, 3 weeks later i…”

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13 years ago by jarvo

Started 13 years ago by dennisw

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HMS Cossack

“Try looking at HO/OO model railway shop's there are many naval vessels in this scale, I believe it is 1/76 which is very close. I hope that this has helped,b…”

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13 years ago by Colin H

Started 13 years ago by NormanR

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1:12 Tyne Class Lifeboat

“I have used Speedline windows on a 1/16 the slipway Trent Lifeboat. Although expensive they are a very accurate product and give a first class result. You mi…”

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13 years ago by tompallister

Started 13 years ago by smudger1309

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Catchalot

“I made a Cachalot at the time with an ED Racer. I was very disappointed as it was slower than my semI scale torpedo boat based on a scaled down Black Maraude…”

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13 years ago by expatflyer

Started 13 years ago by ChrisJ

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Making a mould to fabricate a hull

“Jason There are a number of ways we build our stands. For me, I use a set of calipers to measure the hull beginning at its widest and then transferring the m…”

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5 months ago by Ronald

Started 13 years ago by NormanR

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Window Frames

“No worries but it wont be a masterclass by any means but it works for me”

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13 years ago by ndmb68

Started 13 years ago by ndmb68

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Steam Engine

“Thank you very much for your reply. Helped me to understand some about the subject. I already order the book from the Traplet store. Regards, Luis”

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13 years ago by deoliveira

Started 13 years ago by deoliveira

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Billings Vanadis schooner

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Started 13 years ago by Northumbrian

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fin stabilisers

“I will be doing a build blog, and I hope to get started as soon as Christmas is over. More presseing matters to attend to over the next few days. Thanks to e…”

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13 years ago by volusiagb

Started 13 years ago by volusiagb

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WW-2 destroyer

“Dave I just checked out the site and placed an order for Fletcher class destroyer prints. Can't wait to get started . Thanks again.”

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13 years ago by Jackackack

Started 13 years ago by Jackackack

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Another ebay find

“HI Jonathan Not a complete novice then so restoration should be well within your skillset. Looking at the second pic I now realise there is a raised coaming …”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by bigjs47

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A question about Square Riggers

“Having had closer looks at videos above. I have found a fault The royal yards would come down the furl the sails, to rest on the top gallant yard. in reality…”

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13 years ago by hammer

Started 13 years ago by rrs01

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Fireboat

“The led strips are available at maplins and sold by length off the roll.”

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13 years ago by Colin H

Started 13 years ago by AlanP

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Kitshack "Flipper"

“HI Wayne Yes we are the ones behind KitShack, Our RTTL 28" is very similar to that of the old style Veron kits. if you have previously built one back then yo…”

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13 years ago by KitShackModels

Started 13 years ago by wot4wayne

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Aft cockpit

“Thanks for that pmdevlin, it was the real boat I was wandering about and was the model the same. I will be making a bathtub as you call it probably out of pl…”

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13 years ago by AlanP

Started 13 years ago by AlanP

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The right Glue

“Thanks very much for the information. Think I'll give using it a miss on this occasion - too many fine tolerances to ruin with even a small amount of expansion.”

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13 years ago by Flack

Started 13 years ago by Flack

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File Cleaning

“If it's plastic then it should burn off in a flame. Care the fumes will be toxic so make sure you do this outside and stand up wind. Too much heat will alter…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by MerseyTrainz

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Fireboat (for those In the know)

“Thanks for that Dave, Ill be putting them on mine, opening ones, maybe even some steps Alan”

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13 years ago by AlanP

Started 13 years ago by AlanP

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Aerokits Solent class lifeboat

“HI Shaun Yes email addresses are not published on the forum. You have sent me a pm with your email address so I will be sharing the files shortly Dave”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by Flack

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RAF Crash Tender New Build

“I have sourced an ESC, it's a Hobbywing SEAKING 90A ESC it has forw/rev running mode and a high burst current of 180 amps. I run a couple of 120amp hobbywing…”

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13 years ago by AlanP

Started 13 years ago by AlanP

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Model Slipway Puffer hull

“HI Bernard, I would use a scalpel used with a new blade, I have used scissors for things like this and find that sometimes it cracks the plastic. Alan”

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13 years ago by AlanP

Started 13 years ago by twoplanx

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Pair of side Paddle Wheels wanted

“Thanks to Stephen I now have some excellent paddle wheels, Now all I've got to do is build the boat!! Regards Chris”

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13 years ago by chrislang

Started 13 years ago by chrislang

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action noisy thing

“HI Dennis Yes windows 8 can be a pain. I've just noticed that my p100 noisy thing software had disappeared off my PC, one of several programs Windows 8 deeme…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by dennisw

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super structure

“Good Day Big-Stig Any pictures ? Richard”

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13 years ago by Thunderchild

Started 13 years ago by big-stig

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Hello Model Boat World

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Started 13 years ago by MerseyTrainz

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Smit Rotterdam Build

“ok pal this mite seem abit random but do you now any one who build boats for other people Il want to be ther to learn and help kind ov like tution Iv never d…”

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13 years ago by jeffreycollo28

Started 13 years ago by mynewboat

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Building of the Cossack L03 Tribal class

“Sounds an interesting project. it would be good if you could share your build by posting a build blog to share your progress with or members. You can start t…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by NormanR

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Becker rudders

“In the not too distant future I intend to invest in a couple of single prop stern thrusters from the German site, I know they are not cheap but even though I…”

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14 years ago by volusiagb

Started 14 years ago by chippy

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prop shaft

“Yes you need to lock the shaft at both ends to prevent the whole thing locking up solid. Also you could lose your prop if it is not locked with a nut. I usua…”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by grandaddave11

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Precedent Perkasa kit problem

“I presume you are talking about the inside edges of the hull, where you are going to bond the wooden reinforcing strips to., rather than the deck edge. Be ca…”

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14 years ago by Gregg

Started 14 years ago by lesfac

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Aerokits patrol torpedo boat 40"

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Started 14 years ago by bobbob

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RNLI colour

“Many thanks for your assistance. George”

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14 years ago by Olifant

Started 14 years ago by Olifant

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Sail arms

“Hi... thanks for that. We will have to make it a token genny I guess and then practice the timing and, as you say, let the wind take it round the mast. it is…”

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14 years ago by edmet

Started 14 years ago by edmet

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norstar crashtender

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Started 14 years ago by draper454

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PAINT COLOURS

“hI Mallory, looked ....but can not find thread.... thank you Larry....”

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14 years ago by larrywhetton

Started 14 years ago by larrywhetton

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University Project - Hull Fabrication So Far

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Started 14 years ago by SandyDola92

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bristol pilot cutter cariad

“Yes there is camber. I have been told the sheer on Chris Brown's Cariad is to little. but dn't worry it makes a good sailing model. Here is mine.”

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14 years ago by hammer

Started 14 years ago by edwood

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