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And this? Is this RC model shipbuilding?

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Started 9 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Question of the day

“We might as well get us's to it. With AI, when Terminator Skynet becomes self-aware and launches an attack on us.”

2 posts 6 likes

9 months ago by GARTH

Started 9 months ago by GARTH

Youngsters at the pond

“Hermank, I added a couple of additional pictures to the original post, which show more details. If you would like, private message me and I can put you in co…”

6 posts 16 likes

9 months ago by DWBrinkman

Started 9 months ago by hermank

Santa maria model

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Started 9 months ago by CharlesB1

Southport Club Water - A Green Day

“The Southport Club team always keep the site clean and tidy. Algie is something that will sometimes come to still water, but it dosnt stop the water being us…”

3 posts 4 likes

9 months ago by zooma

Started 9 months ago by zooma

Some pictures of our club

“Knightcote Model Boat Club in Warwickshire”

4 posts 17 likes

9 months ago by EdW

Started 9 months ago by EdW

Do you recognize this ship?

“View from behind. The Poles did a great job.”

4 posts 15 likes

9 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 9 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Question for Pat and the others as an alternative to AI.

“Thank you, Ian, for your expert input on this matter. Personal experiences are very valuable. I'd like to ask you many questions, but I'm afraid of being int…”

14 posts 44 likes

10 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 10 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Started 10 months ago by Dave Kershaw

2025 "Legacy of the Lakes" Boat show in Alexandria, MN

“Thanks for sharing these DW!!!!!!! They are Da' Bomb!!!!!!!!!!”

7 posts 41 likes

10 months ago by jumpugly

Started 10 months ago by DWBrinkman

Rum Runner Website

“Does anyone have a good electronic set of drawings for an Unlimited class hydro, 1950s or 1960s Shovelnose.”

2 posts 0 likes

10 months ago by EdW

Started 10 months ago by EdW

“does it need a lifejacket or a seatbelt?”

3 posts 4 likes

10 months ago by RossM

Started 10 months ago by Ronald

Sourcing Lead Shot in UK

“I agree, I get loads of lead from my gun club”

11 posts 34 likes

10 months ago by mjbb1951

Started 2 years ago by Frankiesays1953

It’s Very Quite On Here Tonight

“Thanks, Boat Shed, 'Master & Commander'. I often 'push the limit' of 'deep thinking & or humor'??? Hence the 'Disclaimer', as many 'practicing', comedian do?…”

3 posts 3 likes

10 months ago by B rian J ames

Started 11 months ago by SouthportPat

“New address (Domain) works for me no problems”

4 posts 8 likes

11 months ago by RNinMunich

Started 11 months ago by ToraDog

Lobster boat photos from coastal Maine

“Not from Maine. These photos from the harbor in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Second photo shows what look like outriggers. In fact they are ship roll stabilizers,…”

14 posts 76 likes

11 months ago by Chum444

Started 11 months ago by Chum444

“Managed to sort it! Looks like the camcorder was set to save videos as Bluray files. Fixed it now and all seems good...”

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11 months ago by Nickthesteam

Started 11 months ago by Nickthesteam

Saturday 6-21-25, at the White Bear Lake Calssic and Antique Boat Show

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Started 11 months ago by DWBrinkman

Edina Model Yacht Club "Parade of Boats" 2025

“Congratulations Dave. What a display of models!”

8 posts 36 likes

11 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 11 months ago by DWBrinkman

Bandit Boats RC from British Columbia

“Well done DW!!!!! It will be a rewarding resto!”

5 posts 26 likes

11 months ago by jumpugly

Started 11 months ago by DWBrinkman

Ton Class Minesweeper

“Popular model one of my shipmates has a scratch built one - I will get some pictures next time I visit”

8 posts 35 likes

11 months ago by SouthportPat

Started 11 months ago by Steve P

Propellers...book.

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Started 11 months ago by ToraDog

Amerigo Vespucci Italian Navy training ship

“Thank you Chum444.”

5 posts 23 likes

11 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 11 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

“I sent one message with reference to one of these D-Boats, it was sold by Germany to Uruguay´s Customs in 1961, two years later it was trasferred to the Urug…”

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11 months ago by Seewolf

Started 9 years ago by teejay

Alexandra Steam Boat by Krick

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Started 12 months ago by Redpopman

Horizon Hobbies Scam

“Thanks Jumpugly, very useful information. Too bad it happens in this period of "radio silence" of emails.”

2 posts 4 likes

12 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 12 months ago by jumpugly

Calling Lew Z- Free Christ Craft project

“Ian I sent you an email. In essence, this boat project is for local pickup. I will not send it. Also, some parts are missing including the running hardware. …”

9 posts 37 likes

12 months ago by Isaac

Started 12 months ago by Isaac

“Yep, mine looks just like Doug's. Started a few days ago. I'm using Outlook for my Gmail mail”

8 posts 11 likes

12 months ago by DWBrinkman

Started 12 months ago by DWBrinkman

Can Anyone ID this one for me?

“Hello and good morning Dave! I think it resembles my ship's corpse in the cellar Yes, then we have the same pleasure together! Good tinkering! Greetings from…”

9 posts 54 likes

1 year ago by Mike Stoney

Started 1 year ago by DWBrinkman

“Carpe Diem! The Clarke family motto!”

15 posts 68 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by chugalone100

New kid (supplier) on the block

“Hey Nick, You beat me to it! Yes, that's right, I've already bought three units from him. Had even asked for personal adjustments for the stern wheel steamer…”

2 posts 9 likes

1 year ago by Mike Stoney

Started 1 year ago by Nickthesteam

“Have you considered nickel plating your brass after it is all soldered up? You Tube University has a heap of tutorials on how to do it with minimal equipment…”

10 posts 41 likes

1 year ago by terrymiff

Started 1 year ago by Wez

1/24 River Barge Kit Interest

“Nick, that sounds interesting because I didn’t know they had a flag. I thought it was the state flag. It will be great to see a close up picture of it. Thank…”

18 posts 59 likes

1 year ago by chugalone100

Started 1 year ago by Chuck

“Time to put Bambi out to pasture, he is looking a bit skinny, and also think about launching a few new boats. Nearly time anyhow.”

7 posts 33 likes

1 year ago by peterd

Started 1 year ago by hermank

Question of the day

“No it doesn't Phil. IT NEEDS SCRAPPING! Doug”

2 posts 7 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Started 1 year ago by PhilH

Full right rudder lock

“Not exactly. But, a chap at the model boat club in Bury UK who has the same ‘Microzone’ controller, said that the top left switch on the controller will set …”

11 posts 53 likes

1 year ago by Peter s

Started 1 year ago by Peter s

“This is excellent RP!!! Keep us looped in on the assemblies.”

14 posts 52 likes

1 year ago by jumpugly

Started 1 year ago by Steve P

Pre-Dreadnought Era Models

“Just learned of several other Beiyang Fleet warships that Cactus is planning to develop after the release of Zhiyuan. Jiyuan (Chi Yuan) & Guangyi, were prote…”

5 posts 21 likes

1 year ago by Chuck

Started 1 year ago by Chuck

Oldest model yacht clubs Europ

“Doogle The pleasure is all mine dear modelboatbuilder &skipperi found it interesting to found out when clubs did start”

9 posts 23 likes

1 year ago by hermank

Started 1 year ago by hermank

1/24 Juanita Sternwheeler Towboat Kit Interest

“I wanted to thank all who expressed interest in the kit. Juanita was a fun kit to develop & get into the market for folks who appreciate these old sternwheel…”

41 posts 205 likes

1 year ago by Chuck

Started 1 year ago by Chuck