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    1. Ronald
      Fleet Admiral
      I agree DWBrinkman, if John wants to leave the site or have less emails then he should follow your directions
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    2. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Serenity-

      God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
      the courage to change the things I can,
      and the wisdom to know the difference.

      The tools are provided on this site. They just need the wisdom to recognize and use them.
      😎
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  3. All Modelling
    Recruit
    My initial look at this web site had some interesting projects. I was looking for some information on the FAIRMILE B. I made what was I thought was a single donation but it turned out to be a single one year subscription. That has been stopped. Thankyou.

    I would now like my email address removed as I am getting many daily emails.

    I did not get any info on the "B" model.

    Thankyou John Quigley

    It
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    1. Ronald
      Fleet Admiral
      It
      It is disappointing to read that you wish to withdraw from the website and that it has not met your expectations.

      Regarding the model you seek, FAIRMILE B, this web site had a SEARCH category. Did you try entering in the vessel in there?

      I just did and found references going back 6 years giving history of the Fairmile company and the various designs that came out of it.

      Try it John Quigley and you might be surprised. If after reading through all 6 years of posts on the Fairmile you have not found the information you seek, then ask specifically what it is you seek.
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    4. DWBrinkman Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      All Modelling,

      You are in control of your own account.
      Click on your user name in the upper left side of the page.
      Once there, choose "My Account".
      From there, you can see and choose to be an ongoing Subscriber or "one off donation" Contributor. They are pretty well spelled out.
      Below that, you will choose what Notifications you would like to receive. Simply turn off any or all you do not wish to get.
      I didn't design, nor do I run the site. But, I feel the interface is pretty straightforward.

      From what I see there was quite a bit of response/support to your original query 6 months ago.

      As with any group, you get out what you put in. I don't see a lot of activity on your profile .....

      Just my thoughts,
      Dave B
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    5. roycv Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      I echo DW... you get out what you put in, a phrase I go by myself. As an ex club Secretary, it is always nice to have a new member join in, take part and get accepted. In administration there are far more people avoiding it than taking it on.

      Roy
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  4. Heners2332
    Petty Officer 2nd Class
    I love that modellers,
    Experienced or not, can talk, ask questions and document their experiences and struggles.

    I shall definitely be documenting my new build arriving soon, a Krick Paula.
    Liked by RodC and Ronald and
    1. B rian J ames
      Petty Officer 2nd Class
      I'd still like to 'beg borrow or buy' an Elan, 7.7, 8 or 9.2M MODEL of a Dragon - Firefly Trimaran. With large deposit paid for safe return, (if loaned). 'B J', Mental Health Pensioner.
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  5. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hellooooo Chuck!
    Where are you?????? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
    Are you still alive? Haven't heard or read from you in a long time. Are you well?
    Get in touch again sometime.
    How are the boats you developed doing?
    Questions upon questions...
    (*****//model-boats.com/user/chuck)
    Your Michel-C.
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    1. Chuck
      Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
      Am still around & kicking in the Middle Kingdom but saddled with other tasks at the moment so hobbies, sadly, as taking a lower priority nowadays.
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  6. roycv Bronze
    Fleet Admiral
    Hi Hermank just seen your post on ballroom dancing 3 months ago. I had to give up 8 years ago as the old knees could not cope. I had an excellent dance partnership which lasted 10 years and we both enjoyed the same dances. But I had been dancing for 25 years, having learnt late in life.
    Ballroom and Latin mainly but we also went to Milongas and danced the Argentinian way, most only think of the Tango, which we often got asked to dance for others to watch.

    But the other Argentine dances like the Milongas (a quickstep) and the Tango Waltz were lovely dances and I do miss doing them. It is amazing how many different dances you learn on the way.

    I remember going dancing in France, they are all crap dancers there!!!!! Same old steps whatever the music, wherever you went. But I have had Tango lessons in Paris, do not speak French so not so easy to follow. When I asked in terrible French for an explanation the lady teacher spoke in perfect English in reply.

    We did do a demonstration of The Tango at the Wine museum in London when they were hosting an Argentine wine event, my partner was in the wine business herself.

    The nice thing is that dancing couples were mixed and I have danced with another man, he was a good dancer (also a teacher) it is quite different.

    The oddest time was when I was on holiday with our son on a converted (and extended) traditional fishing boat. It was off the coast of Phuket in the Andaman sea. I was chatting with a young lady who was engaged to another passenger and she was telling me that he kept putting off dancing lessons for their wedding. We talked about dances and she mentioned how much she liked the Argentine tango.

    I said would she like a lesson? At this point she would have married me for the dancing!
    So I showed her 2 or 3 steps and she was a natural, we got the captain to find some tango music the chairs and tables were pushed back and we danced for about half an hour. The "intended" was not a happy bunny, he was a surgeon and was more interested in the size of his camera. We were on a dive boat just 12 of us and 14 crew, luxury! I felt sorry for his next patient! (and his fiancee!).
    There is no dance like an Argentine Tango!

    Roy
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    1. hermank
      Rear Admiral
      Roy
      Your reply almost read like a passionate romantic novell. I m jalous of your experiences.
      I met my wife at the dancing school and now we are married for 51 years. On top of it it was love at first sight. Even today i like a good rock and roll putting my wife over my knee and hear hear touching the ground
      Herman
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  7. Ronald
    Fleet Admiral
    On the site a person will meet modellers from around the globe and at varying skill levels. Some people drift in and flow out, like the tide, while others will drop anchor and stay around.
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  8. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hello everyone,
    Chum444 also expresses my thoughts. The world is going crazy, but on this homepage we are all the same. We are modellers amongst ourselves, no religion, no political views, etc!
    Just us, a group of modellers who like to share ideas, experiences and tips in a peaceful, humorous and energetic way.
    I love this site tooo .. You guys are unique!!! 👍👍👍
    Your landlubber Michel-C.
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  9. Chum444 Silver
    Commodore
    How this site helps.

    By at times providing perspectives different from ours in the U.S. The same can be said for methods, materials, & madness.🤗

    The biggest one? Making new online friends.
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    1. Sekuru
      Able Seaman
      Many thanks to all for the warm welcome. Been away from boat modelling for far too long but hoping, time permitting, to start being productive. Also hope that I can contribute in a small way to the pool of expertise which is very evident here.

      Best

      Sekuru
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  11. Sekuru
    Able Seaman
    It's a great facility which has assisted me by a member making available to me pdf plans for an old Graupner Bugsier 3 kit which had been damaged in storage and which I wanted to repair and complete.
    Also enjoy seeing what others are doing and how readily assistance and advice is freely given.
    Greetings from Zimbabwe where boat modeling is a huge challenge

    Sekuru
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    2. Mike Stoney Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Hello Sekuru!
      A warm welcome from me too! It's a pleasure to be able to help you with your plans.
      At the time I received them as a PDF from New Zealand and in paper form from Hermank. . . As you say this HP is awesome.
      Good crafting to you all
      Your Michel-C.
      PS: My shipyard was allowed extended holidays . .
      Winter is definitely coming!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
      Liked by Heners2332 and Doogle and
    3. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Sekuru,
      A very hearty Welcome aboard Shipmate.👍
      Any time you hit a problem JUST YELL!
      We have about two thousand active and very knowledgeable international members who are ready and willing to help.
      Whatever your query surely someone here will be able to advise.
      Cheers, Doug😎
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  13. Oxford-Dave Bronze
    Sub-Lieutenant
    Although I joined this site about five years ago, I had forgotten about it until fairly recently.
    I can only say that that was my loss, there is a great deal of useful information here.
    I live a few miles outside Oxford, England, and am an active member of the Oxford Model Boat Club.
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  14. roycv Bronze
    Fleet Admiral
    On the subject again a group of model boaters has to become an entity also carry insurance and have a purpose. Otherwise you will be ignored or excluded. Even a local park with a 'Model boat pond' named as being there and controlled by the council. Some years ago they wanted us to leave, go away etc.

    There is slight improvement now but little or no acceptance.
    Our models are electric or yachts there is a speed limit but owning a house nearby has a price premium and the said owners do not want you there.

    Some things here are unbelievable but money has a very loud voice.
    It is the dearest place to live outside central London. Average house prices are 17 times average yearly earnings and triple that to live adjacent to the park!

    Roy
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    1. Mike Stoney Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Hello Roy,
      Unfortunately it's the same with us. We have invasive critters on our pond that don't belong in our waters. Our fauna and previously living duck species are being displaced by them. And who is in favour of nature conservation? The Greens . . .
      I have nothing against it, but when the motorway connection interrupted the inflow of the pond, nobody complained!
      And today, on very hot days, the fire brigade has to fill fresh water tanks from hydrants.
      🙄🙄🙄😠
      On 8th November, together with the local fishermen's association, we will refresh our pond and remove the reeds so that it doesn't become overgrown. This is usually accompanied by sausage and bread and a beer.
      We call it „the forest festival“
      Byebye, Michel-C.
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  15. roycv Bronze
    Fleet Admiral
    Hi wcmbc, your reference to restaurants. You trust the restaurant to treat you well supply a good meal and you will not be ill afterwards. Of course restaurants are regulated but you may not want to organize one yourself just for a few meals and clearly it is an activity that can exist on its own. You have trust in the restaurant and that is their selling point.

    If you want to sail yachts there is no local 'shop' to go to as it is a niche interest and you have to do some things for yourself. The rest follows A committee in a club you belong to works on trust and doing what you want it to, they are elected or should be. Sometimes requests for an action need a reference to the 'real world' and are not persued.

    I joined a Bridge club 30 years ago which had been in operation for less than a year. It had the usual 'committee' all self appointed not the best but they set it up. Gradually losses due to age etc brought in elected new blood and we then got to be a good and well run club.

    I still know people who say we should be doing this or that but do not offer themselves for the job. If you contribute you will get a good return.

    Looking at your last paragraph ponds here get users straight away. In my area we have gravel extraction and lots of holes with water in them. Most are owned by fishing clubs or controlled by sailing clubs. You would not be made welcome to bring a boat along and sail it.

    We have lots of water locally but not much to suit our hobby, I am afraid money talks and excludes!

    regards
    Roy
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  16. roycv Bronze
    Fleet Admiral
    Hi all, re the thread on committees. They fulfill a purpose I am one of those that end up on committees. If you take part in something that needs organising then someone has to think ahead and plan so that you get what you want.

    I want the things I like doing to happen, and so you need a say in this. A committee member should always represent members interests and I have no time for the cliques that sometimes form.
    Because of my own position in a club (Secretary), I was approached by a group in another club and they represented 40 odd disaffected members who wanted to up and leave and start again elsewhere. They were unhappy with their own committee who treated them with disdain! One afternoon I overheard 2 of their committee talking and was genuinely shocked with the attitude they had to the members.
    Apart from that I said I would consider their situation and think of the plight they saw themselves in and respond a week later.

    I spoke to the group again and said you have to accept that it is your fault that you have such an awful committee. As good men, you did nothing and were taken advantage of.
    Get together sort out who is willing to stand for various positions on the committee and at the up coming AGM use your block vote to elect them.

    A few months later they did this and it is now a happy club which I also belong to now!
    So if there are just a few of you why have a committee? but when there is administration to do not everyone finds this easy. For me I have experience in admin and management and hands on technology, not to any real depth but enough to see gentle ways of doing and achieving.
    So do not knock committees, as in life they can be mixed in their abilities and effectiveness.

    If you do have a vote use it and weed out the self important guys who love the power.

    I agree with Admiral Doug! Power to the people! But use it wisely.
    Roy
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    1. Wcmbc
      Petty Officer 1st Class
      @Roy. I hear you and can relate. However, this clinging to the committee idea is WW1. Everyone loves a good meal, yet nobody has a say in how a restaurant is run. As long as the meal is good and the price is affordable you may be a regular soon. Why should RC ponds be any different? Here's water; bring boats; have fun.
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  17. Redpopman
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    I'm looking forward to a trip to the Lake District and in particular a visit to Lake Windermere, hopefully will see some steam boats out there 🤞can anyone recommend places to visit I know I'll be heading to the Windermere Jetty Museum 😁
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  18. Wcmbc
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi everyone. Just to tell you that South Africa is shifting focus as more people start to realize the old school clubs are doomed. The last 4 months have seen the opening of four new sailing venues in one province and it wasn't a committee decision. In fact, the committee all agreed it will never happen. And here we are. 20 years of "growing the hoɓby" has come to an end in just 4 months. Now we are growing the rc Boating hobby. Time to kick the habit of committee-religions and take action. 😎😍👍
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    2. Wcmbc
      Petty Officer 1st Class
      @Scamp. Yes. That sounds about right but the reality is affected by personalities. You walk into the AGM to elect the members to act for the members and a month later two of them change into Hitler and Mogabe and you are stuck with the tyranny until the next AGM. I get you. 🤣
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    3. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      " by the members for the members."

      Whereby all members are equal.
      But some members are more equal than others.

      Sound kinda familiar?
      Maybe a shorter Term of Office would help. Quarterly elections?
      Votes of No Confidence?

      😎
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  19. Hhager2
    Lieutenant
    I had sane problem after a dozen years in Puerto Rico I became accustomed to weather. Moved back to Massachusetts n I freeze in summer.

    I’m just about done with my DE1040 Garcia 5 foot ship. I have printed the side stabilizer paddles n will put on next. A few paint touch ups n it’s finally done. I need to build the DASH drone as final part.
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  20. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Best regards from our tour of Germany.
    What you see on campsites, like here a couple from the north of Germany . .
    D&M shipyard greetings
    Michel-C

    PS: Next door to us with our mobile bedroom. Our bikes really wanted to be in the photo too. .
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    1. hermank
      Rear Admiral
      Michel bonsoir, Mike a good evening, Michel schönen Abend
      i didnt't know you were an old timer fanatic!!! This is bringing memories as my best friend father bought the same as you are driving now ( but this is going years and years back 😊
      Enjoy your roadtrip in Germany and never forget the Bratwursten;
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    5. Mike Stoney Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Hello all,
      So that your questions are answered, here are the data
      Opel Rekord 1700 1961
      Tabbert Comtesse 395 1958
      Both original 95%

      It is always amazing how many of these old carriages can be seen. Look and dream ok, Do I have something like that myself? I don't have time for that!
      One more thing:
      The Opel is not mine, we have the white new motorhome next to it.
      Either you have a classic car or you make model boats! I've decided in favour of model boats! All right?
      Read you soon,
      Michel-C.
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    6. Rudy-M
      Midshipman
      At the risk of being labelled an old timer fanatic 😊 I have to say that cars like that were built with pride and outlasted many of their owners. Sadly this is not something we can say of today's cars where "replacement" is as often as a plug change on a 1960 Impala
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    7. Mike Stoney Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Hello hobbyist,
      still on the road and had a wash day. When the sun shines everything is fine.
      Now we've moved on and once again the sky is crying.
      Relax day!
      Best regards Michel-C. And Doris
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  21. ARL58 Silver
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    Cheers from Madrid!
    Last Sunday (2024-04-21) we had a pleasant spring day. I went to our local pond to watch some fellow modellers sailing their ships.
    A Type VII U-Boot, a Guardia Civil Patrol and Rescue Motor Boat and a small fast craft were there.
    Unfortunately, weather was warm for one month, and water was not as clean as desirable, causing issues with small pumps. I will add more pictures and some videos in other sections.
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  23. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hello everyone !
    How is the weather where you are? Even as pedestrians we need a foghorn, almost as dense as in Great Britain . .
    Best wishes
    Michel-C.
    . . . . Oh the fog is slowly lifting, I think!
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    1. BarryS
      Warrant Officer
      Hi Mike,
      Well the weather here has warmed some. Now 43 F with 20 MPH winds. Rain coming, which
      is better than snow. I will be indoors at the workshop today.
      Barry
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    2. DWBrinkman Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Funny you should ask.

      The weather where I live has been quite abnormally temperate this winter.

      In spite of that, my wife and I decided to take a winter road-trip south.
      We left the tundra in Minnesota on 1/31. We headed south for some winter warmth. Yesterday we were traveling west on I-40 in northern New Mexico with 38 to 50 mile an hour crosswinds. We looked at the weather forecast for our destination, and discovered that we would need to “re-winterize” our motor home if we stayed the course … as the overnight low was going to be 20F. We altered our course and are now only 20 miles north of Mexico, where the overnight low was a balmy 35F.
      The scenery is beautiful, but the weather is NOT what we expected.
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    3. LewZ
      Admiral
      Here on the west central coast of Florida, this has been a crazy winter. Much cooler than an average winter, about two weeks ago we had a break with a few days setting record highs (into the low 80's F). Back to the cool, damp, and occasionally breezy weather.
      The tourists and recent transplants don't seem to mind. I moved here 60 years ago and my blood has "thinned out". Those tourists walk around in shorts, tee shirts, and flip-flops while we are bundled up.
      Today, another "front" moved through bringing a lot of rain, cancelling the meet as Kevin mentioned. Prior to this we had several days of good weather for model boating. Why is it the weather seems to be at its worst on Sundays?.
      Lew
      Florida ⚡, USA
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    4. DWBrinkman Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Update: We are back in Minnesota from our road trip. It seems winter and spring are engaged in a custody battle for us recently. I am attaching a screenshot of the weather for the next week here. Yesterday was 58F, today is 23F ...
      Dave
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  24. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hello all,
    It is a real pity that so many people register here and unnecessarily burden the HP of our admin.
    One example of many: registered 2010 last time in 2011 in July. See printscreen
    On other websites you are contacted after a year and removed a month later if you don't use it.
    I know that this would be a somewhat unusual request . . . But with over 7000 members . .
    Just one question. 🤔🤔🤔
    Bb, Michel-C.
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    2. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      I quite agree Michel👍
      I too have noticed that.
      Particularly in such as the 'Birthday This Week' Notifications.
      Names crop up that I've never heard of. When I check them out I usually find that they signed on several years ago and then went AWOL after a few months, without ever posting anything.

      In some unfortunate cases Birthday This Week is announced for much respected members who have left us, departing to the Great Model Shipyard in the heavens, and are sorely missed.
      Latest example being our dear Fleet Admiral Nerys, who would have been 91 last January 28th had she not sadly died last March after a long and courageous fight against illness.
      A lovely lady with a consummate knowledge of sailing barges, especially Thames barges which she captained during her long maritime career.
      Pic shows her Avatar, a Thames Sailing Barge of course.
      Gone but not forgotten.
      Doug.
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    3. AlessandroSPQR
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Mike, very fair observation.

      It's not just a problem of this forum, many register just for a question or not even that.

      I might think that the administrator (in an intelligent and far-sighted way) prefers to have many members even if not very participatory and to encourage the spread of naval modelling.

      Maybe they don't create a big IT inconvenience, but only our administrator can answer this.
      I wouldn't cancel anyone.
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    5. luckyduck Bronze
      Lieutenant
      The other thing to bear in mind, is not just the number of members on the site, but also system storage. Just storing a new members details, even if they never use the site is a miniscule amount of storage, and hence costs. So the time taken for Stephen to clear unused accounts is probably far from cost effective.
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  25. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hey All!!
    Here I send you and the greatest homepage for model boat builders my best autumn holiday greetings . . .
    Soon there will be more to read, as long as the winter arrives!
    Best greetings from a pensioner who is enjoying being a pensioner. 😍😍😍
    Michel-C.
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  26. EdW Bronze
    Captain
    The response that I got for pictures of Miami Crash Boats was fantastic. The Titan Tug that I am building is the result of a link I was sent to EBay.

    All in all a fantastic and active site

    Ed W.
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  27. Wez
    Midshipman
    This site has helped me know end with a wealth of knowledge from everyone who can help I’ve been sailing yachts and model boats now for nearly half my life more recently as my health had taken me out of work since 2015 so it’s been a great uplift to be able to sail whether it be motor or wind powered boats health permitting or whether , but only being on this site for a few weeks found some great help and others kind enough to help out when someone in need ,manny thanks to the ones who have helped and know doubt in the future if I get stuck
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  28. Cpt-Pugwash
    Midshipman
    I am new to boating. I have been RC modelling for 40+ years and always been a Forum member somewhere. These places are a bottomless font of information.

    Thanks to all who contribute!!

    DG
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    2. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Wolfgang,
      Ja du kannst, die sind sogar sehr gern gesehen👍
      Aber bei uns heißen die 'Build Blogs' und muss auf Englisch geschrieben werden, mit vielen Photos😉
      Schön Gruß, Doug😎
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    3. Wolle Silver
      Rear Admiral
      Moin Moin

      Hört sich gut an. Ich glaube wenn ich einen Text auf Deutsch schreibe, wird er automatisch in Englisch übersetzt, zumindest bei mir auf dem Handy. Dann wird doch der Build Blog auch automatisch ins Englische übersetzt oder sehe ich da was falsch ?
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    4. roycv Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi all further to my comment 6 months ago. My friend Guy never made his 104th. birthday, He died just a few weeks short of 19th. June. Not sad at all, as he had enjoyed a good life and he told me he was ready to go anyway.

      We had a planned party for him at the Model engineering society, but we decided to carry on with the day and remember Guy. Some of his ashes were sprinkled over the outside Gauge 1 track he had contributed to. Nice idea and I shall pass by him every time I visit. (He did build a couple of boats as well)!

      Like many of us, not in anyway famous just one of those that keeps the world ticking over and working. This is the bit the vociferous amongst the population forget, but someone has to keep the lights on.
      Regards
      Roy
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  30. MalcolmW
    Recruit
    Where can I find the plans of a Cherokee class brig sloop of HMS Woodlark (90' x 24'7") with took part in the American War of Independance. Hopefully to build a model about 12" long 1/90 scale. My 3 times great-grandfather was in command of her during that time.
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  31. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Servus landlubbers,
    am times really again on the high seas! Next month again!
    Ahoi Michel-Cl.

    New Infos: Look here on this homepage of my friends
    https://www.leinenlostrinity.ch >>Bildergalerie >> Kroatien 2013

    I am the one with the black hudy with the white 47. . .
    At that time we still rented the sailboat, today they are the proud owners of an Alubat Ovni 445!
    Apartment dissolved and now live on this boat as long as health permits . . .and we friends are always welcome! This is real friendship

    All photos were taken by the owners
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    1. hermank
      Rear Admiral
      Michel C
      With sending this pictures you open old wounds… i havé been sailing for over 20 years with 2 friends on a 43 foot Halberg Rassy. Never ever we had à quarel. That’s what friendship between men is all about. Nothing nicer than sailng👍👍👍
      Enjoy your sailingtrip
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    2. Mike Stoney Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Sorry Herman!
      I did not want to, but it will probably be one of the last sailing trips, since my wife prefers to travel with the camper and likes to have dry land under his feet. 😐😐😐
      That's why I craft ships of every kind!
      Read you later as we will be gone soon
      Good time, Michel C
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    3. hermank
      Rear Admiral
      When I see the pictures of the sailing yacht my heart ❤️ Starts bleeding!!we have been sailing with 3 men every weekendvand 3 weeks in summertime on a Halberg Rassy 43 foot. Never had a quarrel . Due to age we had to sell the yacht. 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
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  32. HappyHaggis
    Sub-Lieutenant
    Is there anyone on here from not so sunny Scotland 😅🙈. Haven been a member here for quite some time now it is the go to for ideas and sound knowledge when stuck with builds or anything boat related. Always a friendly reply and fact based ideas, advice and all other subjects.

    A fantastic place for all the world's boaties for sure
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    1. marky
      Commodore
      Hi HappyHaggis ,
      You may see from my wee picture that I reside in that windswept and interesting country Scotland , I was off site for quite a while with health problems but hopefully back with a bang or at least a little pop.
      Cheers Marky👍
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  33. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hello all,
    I have looked to see who from Switzerland is participating in this forum.
    Disappointing, some have stayed on as recruits, 2 are current but have not responded to my request.
    It would be cool to meet someone from the forum in our own little country.
    Cheers Michel-Cl.

    PS: RNinMunich / Doug wir werden uns dieses Jahr sicher sehen! Verschoben ist nicht aufgehoben!!
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  34. luckyduck Bronze
    Lieutenant
    I have only been a member of this site for a couple of months now, and I have never come across such a wide mix of people and skills, who are so friendly, with never a bad word said. The support and friendliness is quite brilliant in this day and age, when half the world is either fighting or arguing. Long may this frindliness and worldwide harmony continue.
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  35. LewZ
    Admiral
    Ah, you young guys bragging about being 74, etc.

    I mention age because I find it very relaxing working on my boats, from research to finally in the water and all that good stuff in between. Yeah, there can be some frustrating times but overall I think this is a good hobby for "staying young" - we have a few members well into their 80's. (This is Florida where a lot of people move to when they retire.)

    I've been living here for 59 years and 50 of those years have passed since I scratch built my first RC sale model boat, a 42 inch long tug boat.

    I am happy to be a part of this forum and read just about every post. So, 😉WELCOME ABOARD😉!

    Lew
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    1. roycv Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi, yes it is a thinking hobby, solving problems and assembling the drive train has many options and I include sails here as well and then deciding what is a reasonable spend and also to utilise what you have to hand.

      Much of the thinking that goes into models is unnoticed by others but is the main reason for the building.
      When I start a new model I start with a new page in my 'Notes on Boats' diary. Dates are important as well. I do a fanciful list of what I would like to have in the model, some things look impossible but then a few weeks later a possible solution pops into your head.
      Everything gets listed including the build order and ticked off or crossed out as it all progresses.

      Over the Covid period I often wonder if the now woke term BC could now be repurposed as Before Covid and 'the now' can be PC as in Post Covid.
      Sorry side tracked. I believe sales of kits increased during lockdown but from here it is difficult to detect many new members coming into our area of interest.
      Model railway sales increased by 20% in UK did the same happen in USA?

      Anyway age was mentioned. On Friday afternoons I go over to see a long term friend he is mostly blind but otherwise active looking after himself with a little help. He is working on a Gauge 1 simple electric loco using his engineering workshop.

      He should make his next birthday in June 2023 when he will be 104 years old. At my age of 84 going on 85 I feel a mere stripling!
      regards
      Roy
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    2. LewZ
      Admiral
      Roy, et al.,
      I don't know much about the model railroad sales here in the US. Here in Florida most homes do not have basements. Also with mild winters (tee short and shorts today) there's no need to go into hibernation and work on a hobby in a warm area of one's home.
      Last year another hobby shop locally bit the dust. We now have two hobby shops serving about one million people in Pinellas County.
      Lew
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  36. johnf
    Midshipman
    Over recent months this Website has proved a real boon at a rather difficult phase of my life. Now well into retirement from UK Forces and then academia, I have since tried a number of model aircraft and boat clubs with far from perfect results.

    It really seems that less and less air and boats enthusiasts no longer build models at all - but are merely content to sail new (almost ready-to-run new boats or even "toys") or past-on and used models from former (or even deceased) members.

    This forum shows that many of us still build from scratch and not just assemble far-from-perfect kits. They have thus gained far more satisfaction from completing and sailing their own creations that from running someone else's efforts.

    It is also great to see such participation from overseas members who are countless miles from clubs or even other enhusiasts. This forum is great and these "lone wolves" are an inspiration to all of us in a better position to join with others in the love of our hobby.

    In short we must remember that model boating is a mighty wide church - from static to tugs, from scale-sail to fast electric racing and even to complex "plastic magic" sailing conversions of display kits, -- there is room for us all.

    Please make the very best of it and make full use of this invaluable resource.

    Happy New Year and with best wishes John. 😁😁😁
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    1. TonyAsh Silver
      Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
      Well said John, ownership of ready to sail models is never the same as ownership of something you have made yourself, whether that be scratch built from plans, put together from your own design, or built from kits. And if you are a scratch builder, like myself, it's a much cheaper hobby!
      For Christmas (and birthday) my sons and daughter gave me some plastic display boats to make. Some are so small I have to use a lighted magnifying glass to see and fit some parts! Apart from the continual pleasure of seeing them, the building of them not only informs of their construction, it develops the power of patience and keeps you away from brain stultifying TV!
      Tony A..........
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  37. firefighter
    Lieutenant
    Hello everybody and thank you all for the welcomes and kind comments. It is reassuring to see that I'm not on my own when it comes to my age. I am a retired firefighter who for many years was very active. I now have Arthritis and have had two lots of corrective surgery with more to come. My wife, Denise read somewhere a quote that said "Getting Old Ain't For Wimps". I totally agree. 😁

    I look forward to asking questions and sharing your knowledge on my journey to building and sailing my first RC boat.

    Greg
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    1. bombero
      Warrant Officer
      Guestbook,
      I think you are a youngster, I was a fire fighter in uk for 30 years am now 78 and moved here 2007. I started boat building over here and found the help and encouragement on this website invaluable, good luck and do not be afraid to ask!
      Len (bombero)😁😁
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  38. firefighter
    Lieutenant
    Hello,

    My name is Greg and I am 74 so no Spring Chicken more like a Dead Duck😁. As I recently joined this forum after it was recommended to me by your member Martin555 I thought I would introduce myself. Although I have been building period static display ships for a number of years I am new to RC boats. I started my first RC boat about three weeks ago. The boat I am building is Aeronaut's cabin cruiser Diva. I'm finding the build very enjoyable and when I got stuck on understanding one particular build instruction I received advice from a very helpful and friendly member Martin555.

    I understand that sharing my building experience of the Diva in a Build Log is recommended so I will start that in due course.

    Thank you for accepting my application to join the forum and I hope to be talking to many knowledgeable members, as I'm sure you all are, as the weeks progress into 2023.

    For me a new year and a new adventure.
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    2. Newby7 Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome Greg I'm sure most of us are not part of the spring chicken brigade not dead but a little less spry is a good way to view us.
      Having Martin advise you with the build 👍👍👍👍👍👍
      Rick
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    3. johnf
      Midshipman
      Hi Greg,

      Welcome indeed to this wonderful site. I am sure you will find the Diva mode a great challenge to build and very satisfying to sail.

      I note that you are based around Exeter, so please try to find Model Boat Club not too far away. As well as this site you may like to check the forums on modelboamayhem and Model boats (linked with Model Boats Magazine) which could lead you to local club s as well as host of useful info.

      With very best wishes and please ask if you get stuck - we all love our hobby and will do all we can to help.

      John F Leeds &Bradford MBC😁😁🤗
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    4. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Greg,
      I am glad to see you have joined this great site.
      You will find the members here very helpful and friendly.
      There are lots of fantastic build log by many members and loads of information to be gained, So take your time and have a good look around.
      If you have any questions then all you have to do is shout and I am sure the members here will help.

      I am looking forward to seeing your build log.

      Martin.
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    6. MouldBuilder
      Admiral
      Hi Greg.
      Welcome aboard.
      I am really looking forward to your Diva blog as I have one to start some day. I would ask if you would kindly take a picture of the items in the box when you start the blog as I am sure mine has wooden rods missing.
      Thanks,
      Peter.
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    7. Colin H Silver
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome Greg, I'm 74 this year so also a dinosaur, been model boating since i was 5.
      Looking forward to seeing your blog.
      Cheers Colin.
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    8. RodC
      Lieutenant Commander
      Welcome ! ... Rod ( 75, retired federal law enforcement, was a technical specialist in radio communications for the Canadian govt. The model RC channels were under my purview for 20yr. The migration to 2.4GHz was a Godsend for the modelling hobby ) 🚤🚤🚤🚤🚤⛵⛵⛵
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  39. jimdogge
    Warrant Officer
    Hi chaps, how has this website helped me. A little while back the question was posed, are their any stupid questions or problems asked.
    Too a man l recall that everybody who replied to the question agreed no there is not. Everybody has to start somewhere non of us are born with a full set of wings ( sails) and are able to fly straight away, this community of very skilled and patient people enable the less exsperianced to produce a model that they can be proud of. And that is how this club of great people have helped me.👍
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    1. bombero
      Warrant Officer
      jim dog,
      regarding this club website NO questions are stupid,As I only started building my boats(I am on my third)since I moved here 15years ago I found the help fantastic and have actually helped the experts. so even the starters can be useful 👍😁
      Bombero (len)
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    2. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Absolutely Len (Fireman😉)
      Have been following your builds with great interest and have been pleased to witness an exponential rise in your skill sets in just 3 years and resultant assistance to other members.
      Well done that man👍
      I, and likely many other members, would very much like to see some vid clips of your creations in action.
      Saludos, Doug 😎
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    3. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Dead right Jim👍
      Often the newbies to our hobby also discover a neat trick that works for them.
      As my fellow German modellers would say-
      'Even a blind hen sometimes finds a grain of corn.'
      So don't be shy folks, pass on your tips and tricks for everyone's benefit😀
      Cheers, Doug 😎
      "non of us are born with a full set of wings ( sails) and are able to fly straight away"
      Straighten up and fly right!😁
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  40. pressonreguardless Silver
    Rear Admiral
    Guess book Up Date
    I have been a member for a little over one year.
    What I have found I have more in common with you Mates that with my neighbors.
    The Talent of you Mates absolutely Blows Me Away, gives me something to Strive for👍👍👍👍
    Many Thanks Mates!!
    Trev
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  41. MotoPilot
    Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    I’ve only been a member of this elite community for a few months now but I just have to say, that in all my years in real and virtual communities for various of my hobbies that this one is populated by the friendliest, most helpful, kind and caring bunch of guys I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet up with.

    God bless you all and keep up the good work you all do for our hobby and colleagues.

    Brian
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    1. LewZ
      Admiral
      I agree. Wonderful members, professionals, good sense of humor, and proud of their work! Very helpful as well.

      Best model boat site out there by a mile... er... a knot.

      Lew
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  42. CB90
    Captain
    Hi Shipmates,

    I have been a member of the web site for a few years and I like many of you, are little worried about the future of the Hobby, with that said.

    This site is a God send for many of us who live in remote areas and have to travel a great distance to a club or water to meet other mad people, like myself who spend their time building and sometimes actually sailing model boats.

    Thanks to all of the members who contibute and ask questions, give advice, provide enthusiasm and make people welcome to this little family.

    Kind regards
    Roy
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    1. Ronald
      Fleet Admiral
      Nice array of vessels in your collection. Where in this world do you live?
      Ron in 🇨🇦
    2. CB90
      Captain
      Hi Ron,
      I live in Cumbria, in a area of sparse population.

      I belong to Darlington model boat club, but it is a 90 mile roundtrip away.

      Carlisle model boat club is about 100mile round trip.

      Lakes of the Lake District National Park are unsuitable for model boats.

      There are no model shops selling boats /fittings etc in Cumbria, buy most stuff online.

      Regards Roy
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  43. jimdogge
    Warrant Officer
    I was introduced to model boating and sailing yachts around a decade ago The calming influence of watching your model glide through water should be on prescription from your doctor.
    I cannot recall any questions or problems that fellow members have posed, have been dismissed as stupid or unworthy of an answer, terrific membership great community.
    Jim.
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    1. hermank
      Rear Admiral
      A good afternoon modelboat builders,modelboat yacht men and model yacht skippers
      Indeed is this à fantastic site for ant one who wants à solution or a question answered regarding building. Personnaly i joined thé royal model yacht club when i was 16 years old. We do have à fantastic maken espacially build for us. Thé complet pond is vuiltje in concrete and had à depth of one meter on top of that thé pond is about 2 meters deep with thé actual ground level si even when it is windy it doesn’t affect out sailing. Having Saïd this we struggle as Many hobby clubs with finding or welcoming new and preferably young members. We know that we are not thé only club with this problem. Si if any one of you got Some good ideas they are more than welcome.
      Looking forward to the suggestions
      Regards
      Herman Lifeboat lover
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  44. Stephen T Silver
    Captain
    Its been brilliant for helping me I thought things was stacked against me and the spell checker is brilliant for a dyslectic person some can understand what i say rather the criticise due my dodgy spelling i have ages trolling though past blogs and the helps been great many thanks
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  45. DuncanP Bronze
    Commander
    Wonderful site with a lot of very helpful members. I have learnt a lot from all the contributors replying to my questions. Thank you all!
    Looking forward to the Christmas quiz!
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    1. NickD
      Warrant Officer
      I have found this site very helpful from all members answering questions from their experiences for Newbies like me. Compared to other Hobby sites where I've amost been told don't both me with stupid questions Google it for an answer,thanks again all.....👍👍👍
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    2. neilw
      Lieutenant Commander
      Completely agree, I’m still ploughing though older blogs and posts, a superb resource that has saved me loads of time.
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  46. River Rat
    Captain
    I also want to do a shout out for all the help and resources from everyone on this site. I love this hobby and its good to see it doing so well. Thanks again, Dave
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  47. Skippydrew
    Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    I’m happy to have found this community! I have received lots of helpful advice to start my hobby in the world of model boating and it’s hugely appreciated! 😀
    Jordan
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  48. StanC
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hello everyone.

    Im glad to have found a model ship/boat building community. I look forward to any comments or advice you throw my way. Anyone in the US, particularly in the Florida or Alabama area, have any information on local boating clubs? Throw it my way.
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    1. River Rat
      Captain
      Hello here's a couple good ones. 5650 Independence Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33912 is one I visit when at my mother in laws house. 2350 Coosa River Pkwy, Wetumpka, AL 36092 is by a buddies house. I am lucky enough to have one 5 minutes from my house in Louisville KY. Hope this helps...Dave
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  49. Bassman1975
    Master Seaman
    Hi all, just thought I'd say hello. Have just bought a little (haha not actually little at all) project to restore. Have created a thread and look forward to the challange ahead. 👍
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  50. LewZ
    Admiral
    Although being involved in scale model boating for many years 😊 I have been on this blog only since the beginning of this year. As my models are now more complex than ever it was time to look for help and what better source than a model boat blog. I've tried other blogs and usually get lost as most cover most/all models. KISMIF.
    Lew (http://lewwsmodelboats.org)
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  51. Fodigo
    Leading Seaman
    My few rebuilds underway 😎
    Slow and steady wind the race I guess. It will be nice when they all come together close to the same time
    Enjoy seeing everyone else’s building here too - confidence builder.
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  52. pressonreguardless Silver
    Rear Admiral
    I have been a member for about 6 months, give or take.
    I think one would be hard pressed to find a more talented, Intelligent group of Mates. The Best Part is that they are from around the world!
    If the Mates from Model Boats ran the World it would be a better Place.
    Trev
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  53. theshipscat
    Leading Seaman
    Lucky enough to have taken early retirement I'm looking forward to immersing myself more into this fascinating world, love working boats and can't wait to get my young grandson involved!
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  54. RudyM
    Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Being a model boater for 4 years running, I find this mini-world extremely exciting. As an avid scale modeller since the age of 10, going from trains to planes to ships was an amazing journey.
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  55. PaulT1
    Able Seaman
    Hi, I just stumble onto this site…. can’t believe I’ve never noticed it before.
    Done mostly plastic or balsa models in my younger days.
    Building the Revell 1/72 corvette when I can find the time as my first move into radio control boating. Nice to be here.
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    4. Scratchbuilder
      Vice Admiral
      Hello PaulT1.
      Welcome aboard.
      As an avid lover of the Flower Class corvette and a builder of many if you need any assistance from myself or all our members just ask away.
      We will help in any way.
      Regards Bill.
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  56. Steveg171
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    I have just "rediscovered" the hobby I let slip almost 50 years ago. I was into fast, pointy noisy things back then, now my interest is electrified classics.

    I have recently taken possession of a Sea Queen that needs attention. Then while looking for a Lesro Rapier I slipped up (didn't ask the size of the model in the adverts photo) and landed it's smaller Stiletto version.
    Still on the hunt for a Rapier. I'm also hoping to find a Nor Star Wave Rider, so if anyone has any of those gathering dust, give me a shout ? Also on the wish list would be a Sea Commander and a Lesro Sportsman. Wow, that would be some fleet !

    Anyway, glad I found this site, looks interesting. 👍

    I'm also searching for old Model Boats issues to help fill in the long gap ???
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  57. Norway
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    Found this website by chance. I'm new to all this model boat stuff so will be trawling around (no pun intended) to gather ad much knowledge as I can.👍
    Liked by RNinMunich and jbkiwi and
    1. Colin H Silver
      Fleet Admiral
      Well Norway, you've come to the best site in the world to learn about all things model boat related.
      Ask a question and someone will have the answer.
      Happy modelling, cheers Colin.
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    3. GaryLC Silver
      Captain
      Hello there, and whether you are trawling, drifting through, or whatever, you are certainly very welcome on this site, which just happens to be one of the best on the model boating front at this moment of time. You will find that all the members on here, are sociable friendly and very helpful, especially on the problem-solving front. Regards, enjoy, Gary.
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    4. Mike Stoney Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Hello Norway
      It is actually the case on this homepage, I am also a newbie and I was really helped with tips and tricks. I also took my old models from 1985-90 out of the screed and ventured back to the old boats. .
      You'll see . . Really awesome here! 👍👍👍
      Best landlubbers greetings from Switzerland, Michel-Claude
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  58. DWBrinkman Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hello,
    As a bonafide certified "Newby", I really appreciate this site and all it has to offer. I signed up a little over 2 months ago, and didn't really get involved until the last couple of weeks. I am humbled by the quality of some of your builds, especially the complex ones that some have taken on as their first build.
    This past summer, when I decided to give this hobby a try, I joined a local RC boat club (www.emyc.org) to get a feel for what model boating is all about. They are a great bunch of supportive people who encouraged me to jump in.
    Not feeling that I have the skillset to attempt a full-on build, I set out to find boats in need of some TLC. Since then, by searching online ads, I have acquired several boats all of which have been stored and abused over the years. I have gotten a couple back to a "water ready" state (but not finished project status). I have acquired the parts to repair two more, and am still trying to figure out what to do with the worst shape boats. I jokingly refer to my "Fleet" as "The Island of Misfit Toys".
    I am sure that I will be bugging all of you a lot in the future, seeking advice.
    I have posted pictures in my Harbour, feel free to take a peek.
    Dave B
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  59. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Dear model-making friends!
    I have never found such a cool, meaningful and valuable website. Since I've been allowed to be with you, I've seen so many good ideas and received good tips for you, I have to thank you all! You are awesome!
    Mike Stoney alias Michel-Claude from Central Switzerland

    PS: My English may not be that perfect, but I think you already understand me, right? (tipical Swiss english) 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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    1. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Mike,
      I am really glad you are enjoying this site.
      We have great members here that are willing to share there knowledge and to help in any way they can.

      Martin555.
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    2. GaryLC Silver
      Captain
      Hi Mike, and welcome to what must be as far as I am concerned the very best Model Boat Site that exists here on the internet. I am sure that you will find the members on here to be sociable, friendly, helpful, and full of excellent ideas when you get stuck with a problem or you require information on a specific problem. So my friend enjoy the ride as this site runs like a Swiss watch, and there is nothing wrong with your English, and you will fit in nicely. Regards, Gary.
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    1. Nerys
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome aboard, Robert, to this Forum and the Model Boat Navy. Yes you will get all the help you need from the members. You only have to ask and someone will come to the rescue. You will find that we are a very friendly lot and many of our members have an astonishing knowledge of the intricacies of model boat building.

      Cheers, Nerys
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    2. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome to the site Robert,
      As Nerys has said we have really fantastic members here on the site.
      If you need any help just shout.

      Martin555.

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  61. wingsounds13
    Leading Seaman
    Hi. I'm new here, lead astray by CashRC. I can't say that this site has helped me just yet as I just got here, though I expect it will be helpful with my boating activities as other fora have been for flying and audio addictions. At least I am addicted to hobbies and not drugs. 😆

    I have been building and flying model planes for over 50 years, RC for almost 50. I added boats to my fleet several years ago, starting with sailboats and progressed to power.

    J.P.
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    2. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi JP,
      Welcome to the site.
      As Cash has told you we are friendly bunch and maybe a little crazy (well i am probably the crazy one).

      I hope you enjoy the site and that you find it useful.

      Martin555.
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    3. wingsounds13
      Leading Seaman
      Hi Martin. You may be crazy, I don't know you yet. I do know that Cash has more loose screws than a hardware store. 😃 He makes me look normal (I'm not).

      I look forward to getting to know the crew around here.

      J.P.
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  62. Rover
    Master Seaman
    I finished my Billings Smit Nederland after 30 years and finished my Dad’s Robbe Anjet fishing boat as a memory to him passing away, all in lockdown without accessing this site, wish I’d found it earlier I’m now building a SLEC RAF crash tender and members on this site have built some beautiful models providing inspiration, none of my boats have made it for their maiden voyage yet, fingers crossed 2021 will get them christened
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    1. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Rover.
      You have done some excellent work and i am sure that if your dad is looking down now he would be really pleased and proud of what you have achieved.

      Good luck with your crash tender.

      Martin555.
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  64. Colin H Silver
    Fleet Admiral
    We all need help at sometime, and good friends will always give it freely.
    Where else could we get such a wealth of information and help at no cost. From all around the world.
    What a party/regatta we could have if we all managed to meet up.
    Well done all of you for being there when we need you.
    Cheers Colin.
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    1. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      "What a party/regatta we could have if we all managed to meet up. "
      Yaaaay!😀🎈🎈💥
      I'll bring the 'Bier'😋
      Who's doing the sandwiches? Crab would be nice😋
      Nerys & Alice, you're down for sausage rolls😋 and Event Command and Control Vehicle👍
      Fireboat; you up for your Bread & Butter pudding?😋
      Ed; got you down for the mega-burgers and New York Cheesecake😋😋
      Cash; T-bone steaks of course😁
      Mouldbuilder and Rooky; take command of the barbecue 🔥 setup organisation if you will👍
      Marky; guess it's fairly obvious what you're down for!😋 Slàinte Mhath!
      Oh! And round up the Scottish crews to help with the Auld Reekie🙊😋
      Ron, Rowen & Donnieboy; a few cases of Canadian Moose Droppings would be good😋
      Perhaps our antipodean crews could bring some Tiddy Oggies? Maybe some frozen Barra?
      Now then, what else might we need ....!
      💡Ah yes!
      Colin; we'll need your trailer for the provisions so get cracking on the refrigeration unit if you would Captain😁
      Brightwork & Joe; you're responsible for the Californian sunshine on the day/weekend👍☀️☀️
      Anything else?
      FLEET// 😎
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    2. Rookysailor Silver
      Rear Admiral
      I could nip over to Bury, not far from me, and pick up some genuine 'Black Puddings', then on the way home pickup Eccles cakes and Chorley cakes, yum,yum.😋

      Cheers, Pete
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    3. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Sounds good Rooky (apart from the BP for my taste!) but I love Eccles cakes, taste great and always remind me of the Goon Show😁😂
      Don't know Chorley cakes though!?
      😎
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    4. Rookysailor Silver
      Rear Admiral
      It is an acquired taste Doug, a little like Blutwurst, and a Chorley cake is about 150mm round and filled with currants and raisins and baked, very tasty😋

      Cheers, Pete

      btw, the best eccles cake I ever tasted was in Wrexham N.Wales.
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    5. Nerys
      Fleet Admiral
      That would be a great party if only it could be arranged, but on a more serious note, I don't see why a meet up could not be arranged at one of the model boat exhibitions, Warwick or Blackpool for instance. I'm sure quite a few members go there, so why not a prearranged meeting time and place. This year is most likely to be out, but there's always next.

      Cheers, Nerys
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    12. BOATSHED
      Captain
      I have just been sifting through the guestbook pages. Seen you remark about virtual meetings. There is a way now through ZOOM. I do not know how many people can join a meet but I know it could be more than 11. I had to go onto a M.S.A.C 😠😠 zoom meeting and there were 11 of us that was including the person that arranged the meeting.

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    1. Nerys
      Fleet Admiral
      I suppose I should sign the guestbook at long last. What a lovely friendly place is this forum. Second to none for the wealth of information one can receive. I feel that I have more friends on here than I do in real life. I hope I will meet some of you one day.

      Cheers, Nerys
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    3. Newby7 Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      I to would like to meet you.I find that no mater what I'm looking for or the question I ask you all want to help and do.To me it's like a friend you ask for help and they give it willingly.Good friend are hard to come by lets remain good friends
      Rick
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  69. robbob Silver
    Fleet Admiral
    I suppose it's about time I 'signed the guest book' as I never got around to it way back in Jan 2016 when I first found this site.
    Better late than never 😁

    At that time I was re-discovering the model making interests of my youth, over four years on from there now and I'm really pleased I chose to become a member of this vibrant community.

    Thank you all for making me feel so welcome and encouraging me to get building again.
    Robbob.
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  70. George83
    Leading Seaman
    Hi there I am new to this website today and only had 1 item to research but I have that much help it amazing what a wealth of information the members have here.. 👍🏻👍🏻
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    1. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      George 83,
      I am glad that your first experience on this site was a good one.
      I hope we get the chance to see your projects and that you enjoy the site.
      The members here are a friendly and extremely helpful bunch.

      Martin555.
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  71. Escrich
    Petty Officer 2nd Class
    This is a big web with a lot of resources and lots of information, i hope to be able to help the others, at least a bit
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  72. Brightwork
    Commodore
    Hello everyone....I was away fighting the big C for awhile. I like the new website, well done. I posted a some updates and am looking forward to getting back in the shop to get back at it. Still have to get a couple more fights on the hill, but will prevail. I left as a Fleet Admiral and hope to work my way up again. Good to see so many nice vessels here.
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  73. RonH
    Warrant Officer
    Hello everyone in model boat land. Finally joined today and posted some pictures. I m into steam launches and posted some pictures. Kitchen rudder is my specialty. Glad to be aboard and I m from North New Jersey, USA.
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    1. Nerys
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome aboard RonH. I used to run a 36ft launch with a kitchener rudder in my youth. Not often seen these days.

      Nerys
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    2. RonH
      Warrant Officer
      Thank you.
      That must of been fun. I m sure you used a acme type thread with a wheel to open and close the rudder. Did you ever close it completely going forward and what affect did it have? I will try to take some photos of it this week end and post them on Monday. There are two servos used, one to open and close the rudder and another to steer. It looks like the reverse is about 30% the speed as going forward and the steering in reverse is unbelievable with a single screw.
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  74. janruss1
    Able Seaman
    Hi! everybody I would like to thank you all for the comments on my HMS Daring D05 and Bismark etc was afraid to wet her bottom in deep water at first but she sailed well a few weeks later at Exmouth in the Country Life park while out with Tone Vale Club Surprised that a lot of photos by people taken.
    I'm sorry that I have not answered questions that have been asked about running gear but you know this retired pastime you do not seem to have time as building the HMS Hood and several things in the pipe line and on holiday with caravan but will get around to it sometime.
    Thanks for hints and tips on the site etc.
    janruss1🤗
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  75. Graham93
    Vice Admiral
    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.....
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    1. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome aboard Graham 👍😊
      Look forward to your 'Special functions' Blog(s).
      I too remember building servos from kits.
      Nowadays I cannibalise them to use in special functions.
      Tried and failed to make my own 27Meg TX back then☹️
      Could probably figure out what was wrong now, having spent my working life on radio systems.
      Cheers, Doug 😎
      PS put your Crash Tender in your Harbour please!!
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  77. Martin555
    Fleet Admiral
    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.
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    3. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      What the lower ranks sometimes call the officers, especially the higher ranking ones.
      Due to the gold leaf on the peaks of their caps.
      The higher you go the more 'brass'. 😉
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    5. Colin H Silver
      Fleet Admiral
      More like egg to go with the frankfurter.
      Hi Doug, couldn't resist. As an ex brassy.
      Now my wife has her new craft room I can get back to the modelling. I have to try and get some info on the new tug, still haven't been able to find details of the boat or maker. Label reads J&P McConnell, Mersey Tugs, Catalogue number 00603. At 1003mm long not too bad. Will be building it with my grandson for him to use. So anyone out there who knows the maker or model I'd appreciate a pointer or two.
      Cheers Colin.
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    6. RNinMunich Bronze
      Fleet Admiral
      Tush tush Colin,
      That's a Bratwurst not a Frankfurter, which BTW the Germans call Wiener!
      'Orrible tasteless things 🤔 But you're right it is sometimes referred to as 'Scrambled Egg' as well 👍
      Dun my best to find something on your tug but searching J&P McDonnell only turns up things like American judges. Sorry😭
      Cheers, Doug 😎
      PS The cap in my avatar is just one of many I collected during 30 odd years of globe-trotting to navies all over the world. That one is from the Leander class frigate 'Lynch' of the Chilean Navy. Later sold to the Ecuador Navy, from whom I have a Commandante's cap with more brass (egg?) on it, and one from their submarine 'Shiri'.
      The one I cherish most though is from NAeL Minas Gerais of the Brazilian Navy, a former RN Colossus class carrier HMS Vengeance. I have found two kits of the Colossus class which I will try to build (and motorise) one as the original Vengeance and one as Minas Gerais with angled flight deck conversion etc. Wish me luck😉
    8. Colin H Silver
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi there, sorry no information other than the labels on each piece, (all the same).
      My research has turned up one possible boat called HAZELGARTH, from the REA TOWING COMPANY, based in Liverpool 1950s and 60's. This is only based on photos I have been able to find. BTW. The funnel has a letter R in a diamond emblem molded on it. Help much appreciated.
      Cheers Colin. 🤔

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  78. boatiebennett Bronze
    Leading Seaman
    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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  79. boatiebennett Bronze
    Leading Seaman
    Hi everybody,
    Joined the site back in 2017 while I was getting over heart surgery, It taken a long time and 3 ops. but am now retired, recently married and looking forward to getting back into modelling. My model dockyard is now up and running ( 18ft workshop from the wife as a wedding present, She told me I had to move the lathe,drill and workbench out of the bedroom before she would move in. women are funny about things like that!!!. So now I've got a nice big workshop to start building in.) and she has got a nice clean bedroom, the art pf compromise is not dead..
    I Have recently acquired a 46" huntsman Hull without any superstructure so now I've got to decide what type to build and see if I can get any plans.
    As I said i joined back in 2017 but have spent the last 2 years lurking in the background, I've enjoying all the posts, you are an amazing bunch of people, very friendly, extremely diverse and I only hope that I can contribute as much as you all seem to.
    Steve Bennett
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  80. StuartE
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    I've been a member since Jan 2019 but building rc boats for over 6 months now! A real novice, but love doing it now I have the time. As a Novice I have really valued all the help and advice you get on this site.
    I also like the build Blog as its a complete record of progress on building the boat for others to see and learn where maybe the build instructions are not like real life!
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