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151 items · Page 3 of 7Medical Syringes for a "Mini-Caulking Gun
Last night I wanted to fill a long seam along two surfaces almost perpendicular to each other. I remembered I had a box full of…
by LewZ · 4 years ago
Twin Engine WW11 Fire rescue boat
Info please as to how to radio control twin electric motors, using spectrum tx and rx. Cheers
by PS1 · 4 years ago
Stretch Lines (close barge fastening cables, etc.)
Tired of hooking up barges to a tug or towboat? How about pre-made cables using a stretch line an loops on the ends? (This is f…
by LewZ · 4 years ago
Making a unique "PT" (U.S. - WWII) Boat from a standard model kit
I received the "Frank's Mosquito Boat Hobbies" in a box full of parts several years ago. It was an Elco 77 foot, perhaps with t…
by LewZ · 4 years ago
Building another "Springer" tug based on a real truckable push boat
Like the first "Springer" how-to article the one is based on a real truckable push boat. This one differ a bit as it is not bas…
by LewZ · 4 years ago
Building a "Springer" tug based on a real truckable push-boat
A true "Springer" push boat is a "one design" model, that is there are specifications that are in place to equalize the models …
by LewZ · 4 years ago
Making Your Own Decals
Thanks Doug! Hi Folks, Here is the Word doc Lew originally posted converted to .pdf. Should be readable now Cheers, Doug ******…
by LewZ · 4 years ago
Painting
When spraying or painting with a hairy stick, I find that after applying the tape, if you spray over said tape with matt Varnis…
by NickD · 4 years ago
Daily Trending
I followed the link to change my Trending option from the email notification. Sadly to turn off made no difference to the numbe…
by surfacesub · 4 years ago
"Ready Made" Ballast Tank
If storage space is at a premium, and you lack a bathtub, here's a solution. Simply purchase an inexpensive inflatable boat. Th…
by lindemann06 · 4 years ago
Airbrush Handle
With the recent jump in Testors' "rattle can" spray paint prices I decided to use my airbrush more often. (You probable saw my …
by LewZ · 4 years ago
krick Dusseldolph restoration
having just acquired one i am after a set of plans the wiring is going be a nightmare i see some one has done a wiring diagram …
by Stephen T · 4 years ago
raf tender aero models 43 inch boat
I have one of these that was built in the 50s does any one have plans for one and i need to fit a new motor in it any ideas it …
by Stephen T · 4 years ago
How to get a very smooth varnished finish
Hiya, I'm building a Riva Aquarama (see my icon) which has a beautiful mahogany varnished finish. I've applied 3 coats of cellu…
by DuncanP · 4 years ago
Water scoop v internal water pump
Finally getting to fit out my Sea Queen. It has an old copper pipe scoop from whenever, but I'm now debating doing away with it…
by Steveg171 · 4 years ago
Where are you allowed to use with out belonging to a club?
I have just got these boats, they both need work to make them water friendly again. But do I need to belong to a club, and wher…
by RonBMK2 · 4 years ago
posting video on youtube and copying link into forum post
hi everyone Recently i had forgot how to post a video and add a link to my post. i searched the site but could not find the ans…
by Rogal118 · 4 years ago
Radar motor from a servo
Martin555 recently posted a great article about modifying a servo to make a radar motor drive. Martin prefers to use a full siz…
by ToraDog · 5 years ago
ESC Programme card
Can anybody confirm what ESC programme card is compatible with Surpass 90amp water cooled ESC. Many thanks in anticipation. THI…
by Highlans · 5 years ago
Filming your journey
One of the most amazing aspects of scale models is the real life experience it represents. And filming that experience is all w…
by RudyM · 5 years ago
Drawing templates - What's the easiest way?
Hi folks, I have a few boat plans, such as Aerokits ones which as many will know are only 2 view and have no bulkheads etc show…
by Madwelshman · 5 years ago
Re: Need to bond wooden strip
Not knowing exactly what the purpose of the strip is, you can do either of your approaches. What I would shy away from is using…
by david41 · 5 years ago
Simple Radar Motor
Hi Guys, I decided to do this as a How-To instead of in my 'MOJO' build log. I prefer to use the larger servos for my radars as…
by Martin555 · 5 years ago
gluing at 90 deg
I need to glue at 90 deg so I 3D printed these
by jacko · 5 years ago