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137 items · Page 3 of 6"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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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
How to build an RC model of Billing boats Hoga tug
In 326 pictures https://techno.smugmug.com/Billing-Boats-Hoga-tug-708/ https://youtube.com/shorts/09uiPSi_ow8?feature=share
by T33CNO · 5 years ago
HOW TO INSTALL AN EASY MUSIC SYSTEM FOR YOUR MODEL
Having done this successfully on my Hartley cabin boat, I thought (at Martins, suggestion) I would put a few bits of info here …
by jbkiwi · 5 years ago
How to build a Midwest Boothbay Lobster Boat 1:12 scale
If you should be fortunate to find this wonderful classic but discontinued kit. In around 400 pictures plus extras https://tech…
by T33CNO · 5 years ago
How to build a Billing Boats Boulogne Etaples
In less than 400 pictures https://techno.smugmug.com/Billing-Boulogne-Etaples/i-vNgn7Qp
by T33CNO · 5 years ago
a line meant tool
take 2 x 90 deg small angles, tape around joint fit motor, clean up
by jacko · 5 years ago
Boat tranporter from car to water Ideas
Moved to Forum Topic section.
by bruce1946 · 5 years ago
E S C how to choose the correct size for a motor.
I have graupner speed 600 motors going into my Aquarama riva l now have to choose the brushed esc to power them. their maximum …
by jimdogge · 5 years ago
Revering a servo’s travel with soldering
I was asked the other day if I would do a “how too” on how to reverse the travel of a servo. This probably doesn’t have a lot o…
by Skydive130 · 5 years ago
Fiberglassing your hull
This is an excellent video on fiberglassing your hull. The products are odourless and the process is . https://www.youtube.com/…
by Brightwork · 6 years ago