Yesterday was a special day. Having been inspired by this website, I got my 34” Crash Tender back on the water for the first time in 45 years! I built it in the early 1970s. In those days it had a Diesel engine, and a home built 27MHz radio. Even the servos we home built from kits. Then I got married, bought a house, raised a family and the boat was confined to a shelf in the garage. How things have changed in 45 years.😁 I have equipped it with a brushless motor, Li-Po battery and 2.4GHz radio. Great to see it on the lake yesterday. Now I don’t have to worry about making it move with an unreliable motor and radio I can have a go at adding some scale fittings and fixtures. Never got round to that the first time. The build blogs on this site are awesome and a real inspiration. Watch this space, working monitors and searchlight next.....

Hello from South New Jersey USA😁

Hi Guys,
Well what can I say.
This site was recommended to me by a good friend.
Although I have only been a member on this site a short time I have been made to feel extremely welcome. I have found that the members are a very friendly bunch, and there skills and knowledge is outstanding.
As I am not a member of any model boat club and the wife is not that interested in my model making it becomes a bit of a lonely hobby, so I would like to thank you Guys for the help and advice and encouragement.
Every one on this site is genuinely interested in all aspects of the hobby and sharing information and there help.
I would definitely recommend this site to the beginner or the more experienced model makers.
Thanks again Guys.

Martin.

Helped me to get more information about Veronica, which is a London sailing barge, always looking for help, and have found it on these pages from several members, so, to those, many thanks, and keep up the good work,,, cheers for now, Ken.

further to my previous guestbook entry, my wife now fully understands a love a man has for his precious objects like lathe and a tower Drill and custom made workbench, and while I can't bring them back into the bedroom she will arrange for my bed to go to the workshop!!! hope summer come soon....🙄
Steve

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Have been a member a couple of weeks now and have found a wealth of tips and knowledge on the pages and within the photos.i am progressing in leaps and bounds with my building/ restoring from my new found confidence, thanks everyone. Roger

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I'm a static model boat builder, I build from scratch, and have built from plans. Looking for a model building forum to share and ask questions. I've been building models for about 5 years. I'll post some pictues later.

Hello, Joined this site as returned to model boats after some years absence and think this site will be useful for info, hints etc. There are no boating hobbyist in my town, nearest boating lake is the superb one at Basingstoke, of which I am a member. Main work is finishing off a Thames Barge (kit)and a Vic Smeed designed Thornycroft MTB. Wishing you a fair wind in your sails. SpidedBruce

Hello, Just been a member for a short time now and I really enjoy this site. Couple of reasons, I enjoy getting information from different parts of the world, different views. One of my main interests is English Working Sailboats, I find the feedback from the UK guys great! My ancestry is English, having sailed on the ship Abigail in 1628. My enthusiasm has been encouraged by all of the very helpful posts. Fast way to get information and collaboration.
Regards, Joe

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Always keep researching and finding plenty of useful information. Additionally, I try to share information so not all disappears because of forums closing. Besides, trying to explain and to present was I am doing is a good way to massage my knowledge and my projects to get new perspectives.

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Hi All. Many may already recognise the 'nutter from Munich' 😁
but I just wanted to say-
I first stumbled across this site and enrolled here in 2014 but was still in harness and trundling around the world working with various navies and shipyards on all sorts of naval ships from small Fast Patrol Boats through subs, Corvettes and Frigates up to LPDs, Heli and Escort Carriers. So I didn't have much time for model building (sounds better than 'Modelling' somehow 😁😲) or contributions to the site, but I did try to keep up to date with advances, as I always did in my profession - Naval COMMS systems - and dipped in and out of this site without getting involved.
Since I retired last year I have become an active member and have also dipped into, and registered with some, other Model Boat forums in various countries.
But in all of them I have never found such an international, friendly and knowledgable bunch as on this site. Or such a well organised site where it is 'relatively' easy to find the info you need, or to just ask and get informed answers pronto. Sure there is room for improvement in some areas but "Tempus fugit" and things move on - so is it also on this site.
I understand that a facelift and changes are afoot😉 whatever the outcome I'm sure you won't find a better web site for informed (bin there done that!) info on model boat / ship building as well as research on the original vessels this side of the asteroid belt!
Welcome aboard and Happy Building and Sailing,
All the best, cheers, Doug 😎

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Hello!
Joined a few days ago after retiring from abroad (18 years) and bringing my Krick "Victoria" down, from its well-cosseted storage in my loft. I put her together over 30 years ago... placed new batteries in the R/C... water, gas, squirt of oil on the engine, a long (lit) spill... and yippeeee!
Just smartening her up now.
A great site! Thank you

A place to seek advise and help. Also, a place to join a chat and help and advise others about the problems you overcame.
A good friendly place to find out what is going on around you and where you can join in.
Remember, there is no such thing as a "Stupid Question". We have all had that moment.
No one person has All the answers, but with all these members, someone will know the answer.
😁😜👍 May the Sun be Forever on your Face, and the Wind Forever on your Back.
Love this Site.

hi all joined a few days ago and would like to say thanks for your support in my attempt to restore a vintage yacht

also like what other members are building

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Hi to all, been a member for a long while, not posted much but have got a lot of good tips from reading others posts. 👍

Hello been a member since January had plenty of help and advice
great sense of camaraderie keep up the good work

I have been a member of the forum for just over a week.
I have to say that the help given by members is without limits. I am so pleased that I found these people. They enjoy the hobby and have no problem in sharing their knowledge and experiences even when they are busy with their own projects.
I built a Patrol Torpedo Boat many years ago and wanted to refurbish it. The changes in the hobby which have taken place in the twenty years since I built my boat have surprised me. My project has grown from just tidying up the deck to a complete replacement of the motor and control.
I now know that I can continue with the improvements knowing that there is a freindly helping hand just a few clicks away.
My thanks to you all, and in a few years time I hope to be able to help others.😊
Peter. Paignton, England.

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I signed on in January this year and was amazed at how many projects are on the go.The advice that is being offered so freely
makes me feel good about this site.The quality of workmanship
that people are showing is amazing.As soon as my obligations are
completed I will get back to my building of the Model Slipway kit
of the Shamrock.
Don from Toronto.

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I do a lot of wreck research and one of the reasons I joined was to find a sea plane tender that had picked up the pilot from a 1941 plane I had found underwater. I needed a photo of a similar boat but couldn't find the tender on the web. I mentioned it on here and back came a photo of the self same sea plane tender from RNMunich? That meant so much to me but I have been intrigued by the details and research modellers do on here. I felt so grateful that I donated to such a great site.

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Love this site
It's helped me out and saved me a packet when it comes to electrics (ESC) and brushless motors 👍

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I have just joined and am looking to pick the brains of the best as I progress in the hobby.👍

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I really love this site. I have been to many model boat sites, but this is the best I have found. The layout and ease of use is great. I thoroughly enjoy looking at the other modeller's harbours and builds. if you are boat blind like I am, this is model boat porn to me.

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It has and in many ways. I'm sailing for my little grandson who is only two. I have never sailed a model boat before, be it motor or yacht. But I'm determined to learn to pass on the him when is older. The articles you present are very informative and your club listings are excellent. I'm confident Ill continue to associate myself with your website and continue to learn.

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Hi - I'm new to building - I have purchased MMM "Canning". I hope I can get some tips and know how from the many members on this site. - I have cut many parts from cardboard as templates. Looks like I have to build rudder and place motor in position before too long. Any advice gratefully received - thanks. Paul - Australia

What else can I add besides all of the great complements and appreciations others have left about this website.
Knowledge and experience is what this website is all about.
We as rookies need them both to build our models, so anything we need is right here.
At first I was a bit intimidated about my build, now I can sleep with no worries knowing that some great guy will jump eagerly to answer our questions .
This website is our best tool.
😎
Julian from Miami

p.s. don't forget to contribute.👍

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This is an excellent site for information, help, advice and tips...i'm new to radio controlled boats....in a short time since I joined I now have 8!! Yeah....no space left so thinking of moving into a 40ft container!!! Anyway just like to say thanks to the members who have answered my calls for help and advice...without you guys who've been there, done it, and now wear the shirt i'd still be drawing stick animals in my cave so a big thank you from my neck of the woods here in Dingle land :-)

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Hi, I have kept safely and replaced the old IC set up in my 1960's Aerokit Sea Commander with a modern electric system. Unfortunately, I’m not sure that I was given the right advice and although the boat runs ok, it is slow, only reaching what I would call a scale “river-cruising” speed. I would like it to be capable of a bit more (without reaching “racing” speed) and wondered if anybody can advise me on a more suitable engine/battery/controller configuration?

I am currently using an MFA Torpedo 500 motor powered by a VP 3700 7.2v 3700mAh battery pack through a Fusion Aquapower 128 (128A max continuous current) controller.

Any pointers will be gratefully welcomed.

The website has been of great interest and useful to me as a starting point for modeling.
Been modeling for just a short while and have received some good advice .

Not the sort of website that is so over busy as you can follow posts and blogs at a slow and informative pace.
All the members are friendly and helpful.
A great all round forum for modeling.

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Hi , I am very new to the whole RC Boat community, but already find it very friendly and enjoyable, don't know why I waited so long 😊 , My first boat is a Club500, and hope to have more next year.
thanks to all concerned in doing the website, lots of info and pics to see, hope to meet some of you over time at shows and events.
Thank you for allowing me to post here 😀 😀 😀

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Hi all, I joined the forum a day or so ago and have found it to be very useful. I have recently ordered myself a Vintage Model Works 46" RAF Crash Tender. it's my first boat but I have built a few aircraft over the years so hope that will help me. I have already gained some useful tips from the build blogs etc. and I'm sure I will be asking for lots of help and advice, thanks everyone, Ian.

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Hi all, joined the forum just over a week ago.
I have a billings White Star Rc boat which I am re furbishing. The boat is about 15 yrs old and been sat on a shelf in the garage for most of that time.

I have been asking lots of questions and been getting lots of advice. Thanks guys.

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Hi I am from Boston, and have two Remote control lobster boats, but I use your site for building scale boats, and now currently building the bluenose, Around Boston there is only 1 club that is far away, plus in the USA everything is going away from built to manufactured ready to go. I enjoy seeing and building a model from scratch they way it was years ago, we have a long snow season.Enjoy reading everything, from across pond I can see you people do a great job. Thanks silverbullit

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Hi All, stumbled on this site, probably pressed the wrong key in Google!. Been a boat modeller forever but always learning something new. it's a great read and an interesting site so hope I'll get round to chatting to loads of you in time, for the moment just seeing how it all works

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I have recently inherited my Dad's 1960's Aerokits Sea Commander still in its original state with 3.5cc diesel IC and his own self-designed and scratch-built electrics. This is the boat that won the "M.P.B.A. R/C Speed Championship 3.5cc" in 1963. I would love to convert it to electric motor and modern r/c, preferably without destroying any vintage interest it may have, and see it running again but I think I'm going to need a lot of advice as I am a complete modelling novice. Hoping to show it on the South Manchester Model Boat Club stand at Haydock next weekend.

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Joined this site as I'm just about to restore model boat for the very first. And I am going to need a loads of advice 😀

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.Fellow enthusiasts exchanging their ideas especially when accompanied with photographs. Bit of a new boy to this "website thing".. Regards

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Been away a long time but am bow coming back. Not able to even get out as hips are shot ,Long story Hoping this year will be the year I can walk again I have two boats ready to go. Both plastic One is a Pilot boat but don't know what type but seems to be a Vosper or Thorneycroft. The other is speed boat with twin screws I also intend to build and convert a flower class corvette HMAS Snowberry from a Revell plastic kit. And build another Vic Smeed Skimmer. A 3 pontoon air driven hydroplane This time with radio. Maybe electric. Heres hoping Regards John

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I've been away from model boating for some 25-30 yrs now! But having completed my model tugboat I decided to look for a website regarding model boats. I guess I've found a new home! you guys are awesome and thanks for the help in the forum... 👍

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As I moved to Devon just over two years ago I am currently not a member of a club or have my workshop up and running. I have a substantial fleet of all types of boat and will hopefully get back into restoration and new models as well as getting my substantial fleet back to operational status.
The SITE allows me to keep in touch with current modellers and offer an association help where I can.

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Not a craftsman by any means but all levels are welcome here. Loads of useful tips

It is more than useful! it makes feel part of a great and glorious family: it is "home", "harbor"!

Just kind of stumbled across this site as I was trying to find out what had happened to eezibilt web site.
I am in the process or should that be building a Tortola sloop, well it will be my version as it seems there are variations on the theme..( as in music) , I'm also making a X2 version of Eezibulit Curlew, I've done the original and a 75% version. 1.5 X version, so now I'm going for the big one, TWICE the size, comes out at 20 and a 1/2 inches. might be a bit more once the skins are on?
I made a larger version of Mermaid but thought it didnt look too great...the original I have sailed on Loch Ken in Scotland, a long way to go to sail a boat but I was on holiday up there. I think along with Curlew they are nice little boats.
Just one other question Does anyone know the whereabouts of HArry Duncan I was emailing him up to a while ago but now he seems to have gone awol?
Dont forget to ring 5 and go sideways... 💭

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Hi, I am just completing my second build, 1/96 scale HMS Blake. The first HMS Montrose (Type 23) was completed some two years ago.

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Looked at a few sites for help and information with my first boat and this was the ONLY one that seems as it should be 'Helpful and Friendly'. Read a few posts and saw--- No clicks, no my boats better than your boat and no superiority complexes which is rare in a lot of groups or forums. Signed up straightaway.

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Just came back to rc modelling after many years and the site has been a mine of useful up to date information and good advice. Many thanks.

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What a great idea this site is. Old and young sharing ideas. Roy McCluskey

A must to join for anyone into model boating , the knowledge base available and friendly crew / members is something you just can't do without . No matter young or old there is a place for you here 😀

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I've been a member now for just over 6 months, this site is a great place to get ideas and advise for your model.

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The Supermarket for model boating information and help, Every little helps. 😀 👍

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Encouraged me to make a start on my scratch build Solent lifeboat

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Returning after being away for a while. Looking forward to catchingup

Just what is needed a wealth of knowledge and help at a press of a button. and where those Bring and Buy sales are to get lots of bargains, FANTASTIC. 😊 👍

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I Love this site and I have just posted my first build ...
RAF Range Safety Launch. Nice to be here.

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I have made a comeback to the world of modeling and things have changed beyond recognition. I felt lost untill I penned my problems and recieved help and encouragement beyond what I thought of as normal for a forum. This forum is special and I feel at home here.

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I'm new to boat modelling, acquired from a Friend a pt boat kit unbuilt many years ago .my late dad had built the hull,many pieces of superstructure damaged by damp including plans so should be challenge to build .excellent site an hopefully aid to help me build this boat . 👍

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Just moved over from paper vision to digital
What a great sight. Everything under one place and name...... Love it 😊

I am looking for plans and photographs of the James Braidwood Fire boat that operated up until 1961 on the River Thames by the London Fire Brigade.
All avenues of information seem to draw a blank.

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Lots of great info here. I could use some help to figure out my radio system. my boat is twin engine twin rudder with action mixer and a bow thruster and my radio is a spectrum dx6I with dsmx mode2. Any thoughts on how to wire it so I have forward and reverse throttle and left right bowthruster control and rudder control?.

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Epic just what the hobby needed 😎 😎 😎 😎

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Hi,
Great site, ton's of information.