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. 👍

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)

http://lewwsmodelboats.org)

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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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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 ???

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.👍

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

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) 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Just joined as a member. But I am sure it will help me a lot of ways with my boating and getting help of experienced boat builders.👍

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.

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

Big thanks for all the help and some informative posts ⛵

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.

Not sure if this is a sign in with a post but this site has so much information and so many members helping in boat building and modeling .
Rick

An easy access to a encyclopedia of marine knowledge for such a small outlay, a perfect website.

Enjoy the blogs.... Pete

This is the place to come to share ideas, show your skills and learn new techniques!

Guess I should also sign in, as I have found so much useful information and advice here.

Bill

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.

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.. 👍🏻👍🏻

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

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.

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.

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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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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