welshfenman
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Able Seaman · 28 pts
Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Member since Sep 2012
Last online 13 years ago
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Last posted 13 years ago
Hellp required on battery charging times.try going to "convert.com". This will o0nly give charging times for flat batteries, but gives a very fair idea of times1,861 viewsvarnishHI Alan, the best way I found to varnish the deck was the simple way. Rub down with 240wet and dry ,wash down with , white spirit, making sure that you leave no dust behind. Dilute then fist coat of varnish(Wi…1,681 viewsReade ModelsHI Dave, I have had the same problem with reade models for some months. Although being unable to access their website, they never answer the phone, and I have been unable to leave a message. As others, I hoped…5,407 viewsHello Model Boat WorldHI Martin, PAMBC..... Peterborough area model boat club, We meet at Hampton Lakes. Take a look at PAMBC.org. uk, and there you will find directions to the lake, and photos of a number of boats that we sail. Ho…2,577 viewsHello Model Boat WorldHI Martin. sorry to hear of experiences, I know not of the "club" that you speak of with large yachts, but it certainly wasn't us !!. Any time please come and see us at PAMBC any Wednesday or Sunday, from usua…2,577 viewsdust on painted areasmany thanks for the replies. since starting this exercise,and having had a number of conversations, the one result has been that there has been bits in the paint. Regretably, there is no way of discovering how…2,499 viewsRivarama😀 Hi Stephen, just seen the last vid of your Riva,. Goes very well, hope to get a vid of mine when(if ever) the weather gets up for it !: 👍 :399 viewsrivaramaIf it only goes half as well as it looks........it's really is a beauty !!! Perhaps, when you get it sailing, maybe Riva would appreciate a copy. I have their address somewhere.: Again, well done !!!469 viewsSail armsHI, I don't think is is very practical as the genny will come aft of the mast,how much depends on the size (eg 50%, 50% or 90% ) The problem is getting the genny around the mast. From my bown experience in off…1,875 viewsdust on painted areasI am In the process of resoring a 1950's sea commander. Theb main problem Is dust when painting . I am using Humbrol enamel, and when I paint, I getba lot dust. The bbrushes are washed out btwice eith brush vc…9 replies3,040 views