johnf
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Member since Jan 2021
Last online 2 months ago
Age 78
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Retired RAF Officer & academic. For past 12 years a model boat fanatic with 30+ models & projects in workshop & shed!
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Re: Over there!Try using \16 scale and fully posable Dr Who or Torchwood figures available from charity shops at only 50 pence or so each. If you can find them !!! Even less at car boot sales -- So keep looking all you model…♥ 4 likes3,589 viewsHarrogateHi Zippy, I (and FlaxbyBuck) of this forum are also long-standing members of the Leeds and Bradford Model Boat Club as based on the massive Yeadon Tarn right by Leeds/Bradford Airport. I was previously a membe…♥ 8 likes821 viewsCalling it a day.Hi Bill, So sorry to see your post. I am sure I am not alone in having a lot to thank you for. Things have certainly been a bit grim for my wife and I over the past 8 months or so, but your kindness and good w…♥ 28 likes646 viewsFibreglass hullsMost of the FG hull specialists seem to have closed in recent years. However, Orion Mouldings are still going with a good range. Additionally both Deans Marine and Mountfeet Models have a big range of his and …886 viewsRe: Kathryn - a Thames Bawley - 1A first-time class hull planning effort - Ernie was a real star!👍👍👍. John♥ 2 likes841 viewsRe: KayakWell done. A really demanding project! Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. BBC. 😊😊😊😊😊♥ 4 likes835 views2024 in frontWell said Herman. Although exact figures are hard to come by, it seems likely that there are more than 1000 golfing or fishing enthusiasts to every model boat sailer, designer and builder in physically all of …♥ 18 likes709 viewsBreezy start to the day.Hi Colin, That is mega hurricane force for a 1\32 scale model boat! Maybe that's why my sturdy model tug was almost blown over directly it left harbour last Sunday. We must all take care and never forget the s…♥ 14 likes832 viewsRe: Electric ducted fan driven BluebirdWell done. I have often wondered about a dusted fan powered Bluebird and your model proved it can be done. I think we will see more similar scale speed models whizzing over our waters. Dr John F Leeds and Brad…♥ 2 likes1,223 viewsPricelessMethinks a Photoshop special! Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. BBC 🤔🤔🤔♥ 10 likes778 views