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View allGoodaye Mate! No seriously send me your address. International first class is like $1.75 in a regular envelope. I'd rather not toss them …
@Schmango No worries usps first class "slow-boat" international isn't so expensive. Will check anyway.
Bob, interesting comparison which shows the benefits of incorporating lift strakes on the hull bottom. Thanks for posting. It looks to me…
@EdW Hi Have since discovered the same info. Papers released by the US government. So the Ai got it wrong Here is what I found. The autho…
Sprite Plus. @ChrisF maybe I should wait to get some gloss on the cabin sides so I can glaze the front windows in case there is any “deck…
Hi Lew I respect your views on the RC extras but the setting up has me reaching for the manual and they all seem to be different for thro…
Needs a clean up. Already said it " not sure I like PLA"
Hi Chum thanks for the extra snaps Col
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View allStarted 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…
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…
Usually I tend to build lifeboats but trying a trawler for a change. Most of it built as are the bits and bobs needed. Build ongoing hopefully finish in a fe…
After my "Haringboot" was on the water, I looked for a new project. This should be scratch build, sailing, have a motor and not to big. By chance I found the…
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…