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Cardan joint, Homokinetic joint, universal joint. Problems related to the junction between the engin

This topic has been discussed in the forum, precisely in the topic: "the question of the day" (link at the end of the text, mes…

by AlessandroSPQR · 1 year ago

NAVAL PROPELLERS. Compendium of information.

I have noticed that many topics are often repeated. Furthermore, many questions are asked again, even though there is no need t…

by AlessandroSPQR · 2 years ago

Cullamix Tug

I intend to scratch build this using the old model maker plan MM256 from 1952. Has anyone built this?

by J Barry · 7 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

Determining ballast for Imara tug

Hi everyone. For quite some I have been more of a looker and observer of this fine forum. The opinion of many member here has h…

by chugalone100 · 3 years ago

DF65 easy leak test

Without removing any patches or mast. Very easy . Very quick. Super successful. Remove drain stopper. Insert tube and blow gent…

by flaxbybuck · 3 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

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

Easy reversing switch for single ESC twin motor set-up

An easy way to reverse a motor (or motors) in a twin set-up using only one ESC (such as Electronize) is to use a polarity rever…

by jbkiwi · 7 years ago

Electric Boat Engine Etc Etc

I am building the Gentlemans runabout re Sarik Hobbies, I have the plan and the mag instructions but it dosent mention anywhere…

by Guy O · 7 months ago

ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS SWITCHING FROM A MAIN BATTERY TO A SPARE BATTERY, FOR SAFER NAVIGA

ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS SWITCHING FROM A MAIN BATTERY TO A SPARE BATTERY, FOR SAFER NAVIGATION. I previously demonstr…

by AlessandroSPQR · 2 months 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

Essential or useful tools and utensils for the ship modeler. A final appendix lists the most common

Essential or useful tools and utensils for the ship modeler. A final appendix lists the most common and useful materials. In th…

by AlessandroSPQR · 12 months ago

Fiberglass boat hull

I'm new to boat building and have reached a point where I'm ready to glass the hull. Questions (after reading numerous articles…

by northark · 3 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

Fibreglassing a wooden hull

Hi, I'm building a plank on frame motor sailor (Mantua Bruma) and I'm wondering whether to fibreglass over the hull to waterpro…

by DuncanP · 2 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

gluing at 90 deg

I need to glue at 90 deg so I 3D printed these

by jacko · 5 years ago

Goodbye summer

Gentlemen and women Today we had our goodbye Summer event. Steam and Electro driven boats, à lot of boats , New boats, old and …

by hermank · 3 years ago

Ex Hints and Tips

Martin's topic 'Hints and Tips' transferred to the open Forum to enable Likes, Comments and New Tips as Replies. Happy Tipping …

by Martin555 · 7 years ago

HMS Victory

Ran onto several interesting YouTube 3D videos delving into the massive sailing ship HMS Victory: YouTube HMS Victory Total Gui…

by Hey-You · 3 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

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