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“Most curious Chug I just sent Chuck a PM with this message- "Long time no hear! How are things going?" It went off as usual, no strange messages! Guess you'l…”

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1 hour ago by RNinMunich

Started 3 hours ago by chugalone100

2 1

Maiden Voyage

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“+To me that is the down side to brushless, silly revs. Ok in the right boat + Nothing to do with being brushless. Problem would be with having too high a kV …”

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17 hours ago by ChrisF

Started 1 day ago by Clockmaker

5 19

Speed Control

Hobby Chit Chat

“I tried several of my boats to see if they had a similar ESC and the one which makes a whine is a Crawler ESC . It must pause between forward and reverse, no…”

7 posts 13 likes

1 day ago by Ronald

Started 2 days ago by Ronald

7 13

I have a HMS Victory 83"L x 53" H

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“@RossM belle river”

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2 days ago by smoothsailor

Started 3 days ago by smoothsailor

5 15

Bit off the usual here -Not boat related

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 3 days ago by Northernflotsam

1 2

Frame up laser cut monster

Hobby Chit Chat

“Looks like you can still order one https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Nordic-Class-Boats-Svea-Fishing-Boat-Boat-R-C-Convertible-1-15-TM102.html”

5 posts 20 likes

2 days ago by Northernflotsam

Started 4 days ago by jumpugly

5 20

not getting messages

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“Same here nothing then loads phil uk”

4 posts 4 likes

3 days ago by PhilH

Started 4 days ago by chugalone100

4 4

Strange score

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“It is scoring you, and everybody else. The percentage is the number of right answers you have in the last 30 days, divided by 30 and expressed as a percent s…”

2 posts 3 likes

4 days ago by RossM

Started 4 days ago by PhilH

2 3

SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECULIARI

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“I forgot to mention that the Eidai-Grip "West Wind" yacht molds were also licensed to Bandai. A truly wonderful kit and highly prized. Pix attached.”

78 posts 194 likes

4 hours ago by jumpugly

Started 8 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

78 194

Animal and nature photos to enjoy.

Non-Hobby Chat

“@Ronald yes poisonous but not heard of a person being bitten where I am based, although we often have dogs bitten on North Yorkshire moors (always sniffing i…”

25 posts 88 likes

2 days ago by Northernflotsam

Started 9 days ago by GaryLC

25 88

Modelboat&modeltrain day

Event

“Looking forward to seeing your pictures of the event! Dave B”

MAY 31 2026

9 days ago by DWBrinkman

Started 12 days ago by hermank

Some photos from Woods Hole; my homeport

Non-Hobby Chat

“Three additional photos taken today on our way to Martha’s Vineyard.”

3 posts 21 likes

8 days ago by Chum444

Started 14 days ago by Chum444

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BMMMS OPEN DAY

Event

“Have a great day, so disappointed that I can't make it. Colin”

JUN 7 2026

1 day ago by ColinJ2

Started 14 days ago by Rookysailor

New for me

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“zooma if I remember right it was the biggest toy shop in Exeter at the time, we went along to see Roy Rogers and came away with Jean 2, from the info that I …”

3 posts 5 likes

15 days ago by Fred

Started 15 days ago by Fred

3 5

Margaret Thatchers HMS Victory _sold wow

Hobby Chit Chat

“Northernflotsam: Wow, that’s an incredible model and an equally incredible price. The model must have been built by a great craftsman, and because of its det…”

2 posts 8 likes

15 days ago by chugalone100

Started 15 days ago by Northernflotsam

2 8

Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Classic Boat Galleries

Non-Hobby Chat

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Started 16 days ago by DWBrinkman

1 6

Legacy of the Lakes Boat Museum Opening Day - Model Boats in the Century Boat Gallery

Non-Hobby Chat

“@DWBrinkman Beautiful models David”

2 posts 11 likes

16 days ago by Ronald

Started 16 days ago by DWBrinkman

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Legacy of the Lakes Boat Museum Opening Day - Model Boat Gallery

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1 post 6 likes

Started 16 days ago by DWBrinkman

1 6

Sorry but I am back

Non-Hobby Chat

“good news Fred-- don't know you enough, but I truly understand ...”

4 posts 18 likes

15 days ago by Northernflotsam

Started 16 days ago by Fred

4 18

Paul Robinson Regatta. (Pond Yacht)

Event

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MAY 31 2026

Started 16 days ago by Fred

Edina Model Yacht Club "Parade Of Boats"

Event

“That is a well thought out event; something for everybody. Be sure to take a lot of photos.”

JUN 7 2026

17 days ago by Chum444

Started 17 days ago by DWBrinkman

What Engine? Vosper RAF Crash Tender 34"

RC & Electrics

“@GaryLC By the look of it inside there are no signs of any screw marks or glue marks to show where items have been fitted and then been removed. I would thin…”

10 posts 42 likes

13 days ago by BOATSHED

Started 17 days ago by Plivez

10 42

Can’t get rid of the 404 messages

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“Hoping these 404's are fixed now. If you still see them, please PM me a screenshot of the last thing you clicked on that took you to a 404 Thanks, Stephen”

3 posts 11 likes

18 days ago by fireboat

Started 18 days ago by chugalone100

3 11

Lugger Festival 2026

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“@Ronald What a wonderful website and a fantastic celebration of traditional maritime heritage. The photographs, the atmosphere, and the collection of classic…”

4 posts 6 likes

17 days ago by chugalone100

Started 18 days ago by Ronald

4 6

From days gone by...

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“Shipbuilding... https://youtu.be/SwEBHpebR3s?si=-uHmo6Hb3tmiz0Qj”

2 posts 11 likes

18 days ago by Nickthesteam

Started 19 days ago by Nickthesteam

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back questions on Question of the Day

Non-Hobby Chat

“@fireboat many thanks for the work you ate putting in to get the new site running smoothly. .”

5 posts 10 likes

18 days ago by Nickthesteam

Started 19 days ago by roycv

5 10

Congratulations !

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“@philcaretaker I agree with you.”

2 posts 4 likes

19 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 19 days ago by philcaretaker

2 4

New planing hull design.

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“Hi Alessandro It is difficult to see if the chine does rise upwards at the bow but I think I can make it out in Picture 4, so yes it is quite subtle. Are the…”

53 posts 78 likes

7 days ago by ChrisF

Started 20 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

53 78

what light on the tug

Non-Hobby Chat

“Great dissertation on Tug Lighting Mates! I have a good grasp on the subject now. It will come in handy as I do have Tugs in my Fleet. Many Thanks!”

14 posts 50 likes

17 days ago by pressonreguardless

Started 21 days ago by Stephen T

14 50

Sails and their rope modules

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“@Ronald Hi Ron, thanks for your efforts to make me understand. Unfortunately, I don't speak English very well. I understood well enough with the pictures. Ho…”

27 posts 65 likes

19 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 21 days ago by Mike Stoney

27 65

Messages, comments, and alerts no coming through...

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“@AlessandroSPQR Thanks Alessandro, I think is working now. It’s good to be back.”

7 posts 12 likes

23 days ago by chugalone100

Started 23 days ago by jumpugly

7 12

Bluebird Z12.

Building Related

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1 post 1 like

Started 23 days ago by zooma

1 1

Malcolm Campbells Bluebird K3

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“Good idea Bill, The Sprite Plus prototype build is well underway and is getting to the under-coating stage now, although a Swordsman 37 is the model I would …”

7 posts 16 likes

16 days ago by zooma

Started 23 days ago by zooma

7 16

Bluebird K7 Festival Conniston 2026.

Non-Hobby Chat

“The man driving Bluebird K7 is Dave Warby and he is seen he taking Donald Campbells mascot "Mr Whoppit" with him - a nice touch. Also pictures here is Gina s…”

4 posts 13 likes

23 days ago by zooma

Started 23 days ago by zooma

4 13

smoke unit

Hobby Chit Chat

“Have you seen this one from Denes Design, had a good write up in Model Boats, also have a look on YouTube https://www.denesdesign.co.uk”

5 posts 15 likes

2 days ago by Fred

Started 23 days ago by Stephen T

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64MB file size limitation - will this be increased?

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“@fireboat - many thanks for this, I'll upload those videos now. Keep up the great work you do, rgds Nick.”

4 posts 5 likes

11 days ago by Nick Ward

Started 23 days ago by Nick Ward

4 5

Dumas Closure

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Started 25 days ago by Redpopman

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Epxoy over acrylic paint

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Started 25 days ago by Northernflotsam

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trying to figure subscription problem out

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“All good again, no idea why but were all running great again :) website is pretty nice to boot”

5 posts 1 like

3 days ago by Northernflotsam

Started 26 days ago by Northernflotsam

5 1

New Website surprise

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Started 27 days ago by Redpopman

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