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plans for a sea rover

“good plan”

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17 years ago by Grandturk

Started 18 years ago by jamesbuchanan

were to use my boat

“HI jon Thanks for that. I have already decided that a bolt on keel is the best option. I have some ideas but a quick chat with someone who has actually used …”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 18 years ago by jamesbuchanan

“HI Phill Looks like a scratch built model and possibly not based on any particular ship. I am posting a picture of my HMS Grenville a 1:96 scale destroyer fr…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by Rookysailor

“HI Stephen Following on from my post, I searched for club contact details, should you wish to seek help. The Wirral club can be contacted: Mr. Dennis Abraham…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by gerry

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Started 17 years ago by gerry

Aerokit Sea Hornet Plan

“Hi, did you ever have any luck with the above? I'd be interested as I lost my Sea hornet and would love to build another. Cheers, Westquay”

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16 years ago by Westquay

Started 17 years ago by Big-Keith

Plans, photos, etc

“Dave, thanks for the info and pics. I used to have no problems with the Taycol with the original REP radio and when I used a Mini-Hex proportional set, it ga…”

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13 years ago by Westquay

Started 16 years ago by Westquay

“I have only just recently joined this site and the information available along with the help & advice is certainly worth a donation, try purchasing a book to…”

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16 years ago by redoctober

Started 16 years ago by tidtug

How to determine bulkheads from 2 views

“HI Murlough. I built a Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter "Cariad" and planked the deck with 5 mm wide by 1.5 mm lime planking. I used some black card between the …”

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11 years ago by chippy

Started 16 years ago by Robert

“LESRO models... http://www.lesromodels.co.uk/index2.htm as in Les Rowell the designer of yer db”

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16 years ago by dbninja

Started 16 years ago by majorray

“Any special prep before painting after glassing?”

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13 years ago by Deswelham

Started 16 years ago by dennisw

Mtronics ESC Sale

“Just bought three Viper 15. Post free and came next day. Thanks Chris Dave”

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15 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by chrislang

Car Boot RIB project

“Just a quick idea to get it up n running. Agreed B & Q are just a source for d.i.y ers but at times its came up trumps. We've an engineering suppliers locall…”

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15 years ago by Seaspray

Started 15 years ago by chrislang

Details of HMS RANPURAH. required.

“HI Colin Have you tried the surface warship Association? http://www.surface-warships.org.uk/ They have plans and details for many naval vessels so may be abl…”

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15 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by Colin H

George Turner fire boat Instructions

“So where do you live in Prince Albert? I am in Port Perry! What brought you to the model-boat.comwebsite? Are you working on a project?”

6 years ago by Ronald

Started 15 years ago by Peter HS93

Web site hosting

“Glad you are just about covering your or our cost as members, this web site is the best we cant afford to lose it”

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15 years ago by tidtug

Started 15 years ago by tidtug

Need ship plans/photos

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Started 14 years ago by woodie17

Help with plans

“Shipshaper guys are Australians, Mal Fields is Shipshaper. crusoemal@gmail.com He is in his 80’s Interesting fellow, drip him an email tell him Ron Bauer fro…”

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12 months ago by Ronald

Started 14 years ago by acwilson

Twin Electric Set Up for Marx Chris Craft Constellation

“Thanks Dave for your information. Regards Paul”

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11 years ago by Biggles

Started 13 years ago by Biggles

Barnett Class Lifeboat

“As soon as I get through the latest orders for planks I will get something sorted”

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13 years ago by ndmb68

Started 13 years ago by ndmb68

1/60th Scale Figures

“Hence my thinking of the 5.5mm Society, Chris. I don't think they have many, but they are very friendly guys working in an odd but nice scale. Good luck, Martin”

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13 years ago by Westquay

Started 13 years ago by chrislang

Hellp required on battery charging times.

“try going to "convert.com". This will o0nly give charging times for flat batteries, but gives a very fair idea of times”

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13 years ago by welshfenman

Started 13 years ago by overthesea

“Sorry folks, sorted, moral of the story? Don't try and update ones profile when only half way through yer first cup of the of the day......”

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12 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 12 years ago by Nickthesteam

“Also another excellent supplier in the North for all your batteries and also one who supports our shows Haydock, Ellesmere Port, Blackpool etc. etc. Componen…”

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12 years ago by MAXTON

Started 12 years ago by jarvo

Water to sail on

“http://www.lowndespark.org.uk/projects/skottowes-pond.html This link mentions them sailing on the pond at this location but no dates so cannot say if it is c…”

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12 years ago by jgs43

Started 12 years ago by jeremy

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Started 12 years ago by bugler

Rigging Fittings

“HI Mark, Thanks - the internet is great if you know where to look. Sorted through e-bay. Cheers Shaun”

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12 years ago by Flack

Started 12 years ago by Flack

“Have I answered this question before? maybe somewhere else? I always use a tightly woven cotton called "Ticking". Any store selling cloth will have it. Made …”

12 years ago by hammer

Started 12 years ago by Vickers1979

Fire boat window frames.

“HI Malc I already have all the fittings so Im only looking for the windows and frames, if you can help that would be great. Send me details via PM”

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11 years ago by penfold9763

Started 11 years ago by penfold9763

needing parts for 30" chris craft

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Started 11 years ago by tim-00

MFA Olympus geared drive

“Don't know why I didn't think of SHG, I bought the excellent pusher tug from them for boat rescues, plus other accessories over the years. They may even dire…”

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11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Derek

1/48 scale Royal Navy crew figures

“Come back George Turner all is forgiven!!!!!!!%uD83D%uDE22”

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11 years ago by jeremy

Started 11 years ago by saltysnogbad

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Started 11 years ago by modbot

1" plastic props

“Cornwall models also have 2mm threaded ones starting at 20mm 3 bladed. Do as I said before, plug,drill, glue or it could get expensive.”

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11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by penfold9763

“HI Haverlock, I have just checked out the eezebilt log on you have given and it better than the log on I was sent . When I tried it only gave a few of the pl…”

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11 years ago by BOATSHED

Started 11 years ago by modbot

Missing Aerokits models

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Started 10 years ago by Westquay

Problem with mobile app

“Hi Stephen Thanks for this. I've actually deleted the app and reinstalled it. it seems to be working fine now. Edward”

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10 years ago by cenbeth

Started 10 years ago by cenbeth

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Started 10 years ago by onetenor

Old engines and kits

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Started 10 years ago by onetenor

Model boat insurance

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Started 10 years ago by Trillium