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View all@AlessandroSPQR Hi Alessandro, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that you agree with many of the points I made, and…
@IanTurk Hey there Ian! I used small 6mm rare earth magnets on added cross members spanning the hole in the hull, and some rubber tubing …
Outstanding Workmanship Summerisle and a superior find! Well Done!!!!!!!
Go BOB GO!!!!!! This looks like a blast!!!!!!
@ChrisF The LesRo Rapier is 39 1/4”long. I bought a new plan from LesRo just before they ceased trading, This came folded in an envelope …
Thank Peter Fond a setup for Cura for PLA+ on Ender 3 Pro. Got the printer dialled in and getting great results Regards Ed
In my previous message (third and fourth paragraphs), I mentioned that I do not intend—at least for now—to use the 3D hull design to atte…
One of the first things I noticed was the original design drawing had the mast locations on them. Though not unusual you would think, exc…
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View allHi all, A new day, new information and... and new project. Planning to assemble a large scale wooden, or mixed media, replica of the RMS Tayluer which, on he…
The recent (and on-going) interest in the LesRo Rapier has now reached a peak where more people would like to own one than there are available. Very few LesR…
Can you see me? This characterisation of myself in my workshop that chugalone100 has produced is worryingly accurate. It depicts my fondness of the LesRo Rap…
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…
I’ve had this hull for a few years & am now getting to building a model of Harken Towing’s tug HARKEN No 1. As per my usual it will not be an exact replica o…
The build actually started over four years ago and is documented on another forum. I've added some pics that indicate the current state of the build, and wil…
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View all boatsNor Star Wave Rider
I bought this Nor Star Wave Rider on a local auction site as I fancie…
HMS Campanula - Revell 1/72 scale RC Conversion
An eBay bargain: a part-built kit that had been stripped and needed s…
My Workshop (shed).
My Workshop (shed). Can you see me? This characterisation of my…
Outboard Fisherman.
The first outboard motor powered r/c model boat that I have seen run …
My RTR/ARTR Plastic Power Boats
I bought the Club 500 first, ready assembled, off a fellow club membe…
Vector 80
I bought this boat from our local model shop Rossendale Models about …
Traxxas 3510 Nitro Vee
I just realized I've never posted my first-ever RC boat. My wife gav…
Robbe Skandia Sailboat
I cobbled this together from a very old Skandia kit. Had to purchase …
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