Nickthesteam
Silver
Rear Admiral · 5,342 pts
Wirral, United Kingdom
Member since Jun 2014
Last online 2 days ago
Age 70
Signature
If it don't fit, use a hammer to make it fit....
Nickthesteam’s harbour
3 boats(Other) The African Queen
AQ has taken 2 years to build, she is built on a grp hull from Kingston mouldings. Materials used were Beec…
(Submarine) HMS Trafalgar
Trafalgar is a Second hand Sheerline example that I am getting back into the water, I am in the process of …
(Other) Victoria
Victoria is built from a Krick kit, and has a Maccsteam 3.5 inch horizontal boiler fired by Propane/butane …
Nickthesteam’s build blogs
3 blogs105ft Motor Minesweeper
I am currently fiddling about with 3D printers and as it is high time I built another boat I am going to combine the two hobbies and make…
6
2
5
125ft 1st Class Torpedo Boat, 1885
I have decided to take a little break from engine building and carry on with the torpedo boat. I have connected the motor to the shaft wi…
0
2
1
Winch for African Queen
Finally, painted and Installed..
1
3
1
Followers
11 followersRecent uploads
Latest activity
Last posted 3 months ago
Re: Question of the Day?I'ts been nearly a month since I had a go. All caught up now..♥ 21 likesRe: Another Smaller Boat Added to the HarbourMickey mouse...♥ 2 likesRe: From days gone by...Shipbuilding... https://youtu.be/SwEBHpebR3s?si=-uHmo6Hb3tmiz0Qj♥ 7 likesRe: back questions on Question of the Day@fireboat many thanks for the work you ate putting in to get the new site running smoothly. .♥ 3 likesRe: build blog@AndyB2 I only mentioned it because the reviewer in Model Boats mag said he bust a few ribs whilst removing them from the carrier sheet. It will be a while before I start mine but I plan on using the Seagul ou…♥ 5 likesFrom days gone by...A look at the 1960s Merchant Navy... https://youtu.be/boX0QQ_2-FQ?si=R7ST_qn8hEClceZU♥ 7 likes2 repliesRe: back questions on Question of the DayMy Silver subscription dropped out in the change over. I reinstated it, and paid £4.50. I am still listed as a basic member... Job needs looking at...♥ 3 likesRe: build blogI have this kit to build, complete with Seagul motor. With a bit of care should be able to get all the rc bits in the rear cuddy, (famous last words!) The ribs look a bit fragile so plenty of new blades on han…♥ 1 likeRe: Question of the Day?I don't like it at all! Please return to the old format, or at least hold a poll because from what I can see there are more against than for. I haven't been able to find my Harbour or threads that I have follo…♥ 21 likesRe: Question of the Day?What, in the name of all things nautical! What's happened to the website? What's happened to QOD?♥ 21 likes