Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water

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“Hi Bill, I have no idea what the current Bluebird Museum/owners have in mind for Bluebird K7 in the future, but the incredible amount of interest it managed …”

10 posts 16 likes

3 months ago by zooma

Started 3 months ago by GaryLC

10 16

New Website surprise

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1 post 5 likes

Started 3 months ago by Redpopman

1 5

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

2 months ago by Northernflotsam

Started 3 months ago by Northernflotsam

5 1

Epxoy over acrylic paint

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Started 3 months ago by Northernflotsam

1 0

Dumas Closure

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Started 3 months ago by Redpopman

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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

2 months ago by Nick Ward

Started 3 months ago by Nick Ward

4 5

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 months ago by Fred

Started 3 months ago by Stephen T

5 15

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

3 months ago by zooma

Started 3 months ago by zooma

4 13

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

3 months ago by zooma

Started 3 months ago by zooma

7 16

Bluebird Z12.

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1 post 1 like

Started 3 months ago by zooma

1 1

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

3 months ago by chugalone100

Started 3 months ago by jumpugly

7 12

Sails and their rope modules

Building Related

“@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

3 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 months ago by Mike Stoney

27 65

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

3 months ago by pressonreguardless

Started 3 months ago by Stephen T

14 50

New planing hull design.

Building Related

“@ChrisF Hi Chris. You wrote """"""+If you don't have a protruding keel usual practice is to have it inside the hull and slot the frames over it. But if you h…”

93 posts 201 likes

19 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

93 201

Congratulations !

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“@philcaretaker I agree with you.”

2 posts 4 likes

3 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 months ago by philcaretaker

2 4

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

3 months ago by Nickthesteam

Started 3 months ago by roycv

5 10

From days gone by...

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

2 posts 11 likes

3 months ago by Nickthesteam

Started 3 months ago by Nickthesteam

2 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

3 months ago by chugalone100

Started 3 months ago by Ronald

4 6

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

3 months ago by fireboat

Started 3 months ago by chugalone100

3 11

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

3 months ago by BOATSHED

Started 3 months ago by Plivez

10 42

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

3 months ago by Chum444

Started 3 months ago by DWBrinkman

Paul Robinson Regatta. (Pond Yacht)

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MAY 31 2026

Started 3 months ago by Fred

Sorry but I am back

Non-Hobby Chat

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

4 posts 18 likes

3 months ago by Northernflotsam

Started 3 months ago by Fred

4 18

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

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1 post 6 likes

Started 3 months 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 12 likes

3 months ago by Ronald

Started 3 months ago by DWBrinkman

2 12

Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Classic Boat Galleries

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1 post 6 likes

Started 3 months ago by DWBrinkman

1 6

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

3 months ago by chugalone100

Started 3 months ago by Northernflotsam

2 8

New for me

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

3 months ago by Fred

Started 3 months ago by Fred

3 5

BMMMS OPEN DAY

Event

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

JUN 7 2026

2 months ago by ColinJ2

Started 3 months ago by Rookysailor

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

2 months ago by Chum444

Started 3 months ago by Chum444

3 21

Modelboat&modeltrain day

Event

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

MAY 31 2026

2 months ago by DWBrinkman

Started 2 months ago by hermank

Animal and nature photos to enjoy.

Non-Hobby Chat

“LOL!!!!!!!”

29 posts 102 likes

19 days ago by jumpugly

Started 2 months ago by GaryLC

29 102

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

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“@jumpugly Thank you so much, Jumpugly, for your appreciation. I'll now create the PDF and make it available for everyone to consult in the Wiki section. P.S.…”

135 posts 385 likes

2 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

135 385

Strange score

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

2 months ago by RossM

Started 2 months ago by PhilH

2 3

not getting messages

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“Same here nothing then loads phil uk”

4 posts 4 likes

2 months ago by PhilH

Started 2 months ago by chugalone100

4 4

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 months ago by Northernflotsam

Started 2 months ago by jumpugly

5 20

Bit off the usual here -Not boat related

For Sale/Wanted

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1 post 2 likes

Started 2 months ago by Northernflotsam

1 2

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

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“@RossM belle river”

5 posts 15 likes

2 months ago by smoothsailor

Started 2 months ago by smoothsailor

5 15

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

2 months ago by Ronald

Started 2 months ago by Ronald

7 13

Maiden Voyage

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“Really like the look of Rebecca's fast patrol boat, great finish. Definitely considering building one in the same fashion as my recently completed Sea Urchin…”

6 posts 27 likes

2 months ago by Nick Ward

Started 2 months ago by Clockmaker

6 27