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View all@Clockmaker It looks like the pivot on the jib might be too far forward? (75% of the jib boom?) Try moving the pivot to 70% or 66% of the…
Tempting fate? I am hoping that this does not tempt fate, but I have printed the identification labels for the two LiPos that I have boug…
Hey all, A day full of work... and it was worth it. Since early this morning, there has been painting, gluing, soldering, and much more. …
Hi Ian, I did take a look at the "captain" that (I think) you painted, and I was very impressed with it. For a "first time" r/c boat mode…
@Schmango 100% with you on this one. For me it's a toss up if I can get a nice true surface, so I started tack glueing down the glass pri…
@ColRay. Hi Col, just an idea to lesson the work load on a some what overloaded printer, what about using a fibre-glass or plastic hull. …
@roycv ".....Way back before my own interest many boats with RC were an exercise in electronics with ex-GPO selectors in use and needless…
@ColRay Hi Col, yes just big enough to squeeze in the steam plant, and allow reasonable access as required. Regards, Gary.
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View allI am struggling with my latest build it is footie and I have tried two sets of sails the first following the plan exactly and the second experimenting a litt…
Started this about a week ago after acquiring circa 10 years prior . Really nice and easy build this one from Early 1970s . I’m planning to run a brushed 540…
One Small Step... and the start of a new project. After all the help with information I received regarding building a Puffer. it's now on the drawing board. …
The Bluebird of Chelsea I will be making this model from plans/digital files for 3D printing. As much as possible it will be 3D printed using PLA filament. T…
I’m in the middle of building a 1:48 Directors‑class paddle tug — Forceful. I’m using the fibreglass hull and working from plan No. 1292, plus the two Marine…
Having had a break from building for a while (mainly due to space for models) I've re-modelled my garden shed with a new bench (all comes apart and folds dow…
Harbour
View all boatsRNLB The Misses Robertson of Kintail 16-03
1/16 scale RNLI Tamar class ALB from model slipway kit This model re…
RNLB Moonbeam 47-034
RNLI Tyne class all weather lifeboat based at Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
RNLB Elizabeth of Glamis 14-37
RNLI Trent class lifeboat based at Broughty Ferry nr Dundee Scotland.…
Emma C. Berry
This is from an early Sterling EMMA C. BERRY 2 masted schooner kit. S…
Pursuit
Nice Birthday Present. With a birthday following my renewed intere…
Alpha 1000 (Inception).
When I first returned to r/c model boating after many years away, I w…
Lisa M Sports cruiser
Recently finished this Krick kit. On her maiden voyage she sailed ver…
Sailing Boats
My sailing stable; Wee Nip - wood built from plan Vic Smeed Gosli…