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daft puzzle port

“Leave it the way it is, there will always be someone who is not happy and you have the option not to play if you don’t like it”

4 posts 14 likes

24 days ago by EdW

Started 25 days ago by Stephen T

World Cup/Weltmeisterschaft

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Started 26 days ago by RNinMunich

“Here is the original photo that AI used to create the short video !”

5 posts 17 likes

26 days ago by DuncanP

Started 27 days ago by Fred

Happy Father's Day!!!!!!

“I had a particularly good Father's day this year. Our youngest son came over and then we all went over to my other son's to see our week old grandson, our fi…”

4 posts 16 likes

27 days ago by ChrisF

Started 30 days ago by jumpugly

Animal and nature photos to enjoy.

“So I go to pick-up my old Yamaha 4hp outboard on Saturday from the repair shop near my lake and look whose up the tree right outside the shop. 120 pound + 2 …”

26 posts 89 likes

58 minutes ago by jumpugly

Started 2 months ago by GaryLC

Some photos from Woods Hole; my homeport

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

3 posts 21 likes

2 months ago by Chum444

Started 2 months ago by Chum444

Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Classic Boat Galleries

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Started 2 months ago by DWBrinkman

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

“@DWBrinkman Beautiful models David”

2 posts 12 likes

2 months ago by Ronald

Started 2 months ago by DWBrinkman

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

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Started 2 months ago by DWBrinkman

Sorry but I am back

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

4 posts 18 likes

2 months ago by Northernflotsam

Started 2 months ago by Fred

back questions on Question of the Day

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

5 posts 10 likes

2 months ago by Nickthesteam

Started 2 months ago by roycv

what light on the tug

“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

2 months ago by pressonreguardless

Started 2 months ago by Stephen T

Bluebird K7 Festival Conniston 2026.

“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

2 months ago by zooma

Started 2 months ago by zooma

A local Boat Museum is adding a Toy & Model gallery this season.

“Beautiful pictures Dave!”

8 posts 51 likes

3 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 months ago by DWBrinkman

They are "Wooden Boats", but not scale models ...

“Hsailer, I'm afraid he knows where I live. If one of those came up missing after a visit by me, I'm afraid I'd be found out in a hurry. I know how much he ge…”

8 posts 67 likes

3 months ago by DWBrinkman

Started 3 months ago by DWBrinkman

AWOL, MIAor KIA!

“Dave, your refreshing blend of irony, seasoned with a good pinch of cynicism, is exactly the recipe for sitting back and letting today’s global madness roll …”

25 posts 100 likes

3 months ago by IGinBasel

Started 4 months ago by RNinMunich

Happy Easter to ship modelers

“Happy Easter to you as well have a nice day”

6 posts 42 likes

4 months ago by RogerA1

Started 4 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Royal Navy Type 45

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Started 4 months ago by EdW

Prostates! Get a blood test.

“Good to hear it was found in time Luckyduck. We men tend to be a dismissive of illness but from my own experience, prostate cancer can creep up on you. Succe…”

12 posts 108 likes

5 months ago by Razor1955

Started 5 months ago by Razor1955

Seaway tug boat

“enclosed are the original plans for the ship from Scottish archives and another photo of her at sea”

11 posts 34 likes

6 months ago by Stephen T

Started 6 months ago by Stephen T

Peterd has passed away quietly this evening

“Peter’s wife, Marilyn and family, have extended their appreciation of this website’s expressions of support during this time in their lives. I took the comme…”

8 posts 62 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Started 6 months ago by Ronald

“The hand pump is awesome, Mike! Is it cold in Rothenburg?”

8 posts 37 likes

7 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 7 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

The eve of another year

“Hi Ronald Love those little boats, and the snow blower is just the ticket for those who have proper snow. Colin”

7 posts 67 likes

7 months ago by ColinJ2

Started 7 months ago by EdW

Holiday greetings from the seaside

“And to all over the world from western Cornwall uk”

19 posts 247 likes

7 months ago by Stephen T

Started 7 months ago by Chum444

Tugboats to the sacred island

“You guys really got me fired up! I went straight up to the attic and pulled the model out. I’m going to do a full photo session of all the scratch-built part…”

13 posts 46 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Started 8 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Hi, Stephen. If you want to run two batteries in parallel to more or less double the current capacity, have a look at the "Battery Parallel Board" The P103 f…”

8 posts 32 likes

8 months ago by Steves-s

Started 8 months ago by Stephen T

Our fellow Model-Boats contributor is ill

“Ronald: How could I send him a note? Can you send me his link? Thanks.”

2 posts 14 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Started 8 months ago by Ronald

what am I recent acquisition

“That is good news Stephen. A lot of old military equipment has been restored over recent years (aircraft, tanks etc) and from what I can gather this need to …”

22 posts 68 likes

9 months ago by zooma

Started 9 months ago by Stephen T

Fascinating piece on Shackleton's Endurance today...

“Agreed! The tv docudrama is very good.... https://youtu.be/BOubwwq-WBU?si=cBoDsb8q3JpGmhk1 https://youtu.be/RTXmORkA1Jg?si=f58Bx4g-YlQ1diJS”

3 posts 12 likes

10 months ago by Nickthesteam

Started 10 months ago by jumpugly

“Well done Wolle, enjoy, I'm sure you will Several years ago, at the start of her career, Gisela and I had the immense pleasure of stumbling into a free open …”

2 posts 9 likes

10 months ago by RNinMunich

Started 10 months ago by Wolle

Good Bye Scotland

“Sorry to hear your travels introduced Covid to you. I hope the medication is effective for you. Contracting an illness while travelling is always a concern, …”

12 posts 47 likes

10 months ago by DWBrinkman

Started 10 months ago by Ronald

“Another one that makes you feel old”

28 posts 112 likes

10 months ago by SouthportPat

Started 10 months ago by SouthportPat

“Very informative. Thanks to all who provided information & videos.”

11 posts 40 likes

10 months ago by Chum444

Started 10 months ago by Ronald

Historic ships on the Baltic coast.

“Just remembered I had a strange coincidence. I was telling the passengers there were a few Travellers all a mauve or maybe pink (I think) colour with Minor 1…”

25 posts 131 likes

10 months ago by roycv

Started 11 months ago by Wolle

Ron in Scotland

“See cgtrader.com for Edmund Faulke he designed the North Carr LightShip”

43 posts 279 likes

9 months ago by Ronald

Started 11 months ago by Ronald

History of the Vikings

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Started 11 months ago by Brightwork

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Started 11 months ago by Brightwork

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Started 11 months ago by Brightwork

QOD for Alessandro

“If DOESN'T MATTER, u need to get a ROUND TUIT. remember: it doesn't matter if you get a round tuit”

6 posts 20 likes

10 months ago by RossM

Started 11 months ago by Brightwork

QOD for Pat again

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Started 11 months ago by Brightwork