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View allMy wife just heard from her cousin in Puerto Rico (south-east of Cuba and Dominican Rep) that they are turning water to homes off every o…
After having several issues with the GPS and compass calibration I shifted to focus on actually getting the lights wired. The mast lights…
It was All Hands on Deck on August 1st, as our club welcomed young and old to learn about RC model boating. We had an estimated 150 peopl…
It sounds like a current overload for the speed controller which may activate a cutout to prevent heating and fire. Look at the current a…
I am used to plotting sail plans onto models. This what I do. First find where the centre of lateral resistance is for the hull.. The hul…
Hi Ross M, thanks for asking I do have a full set of tools and update where necessary. I find Xuron pliers very useful, they can slice th…
@DodgyGeezer That site is a mine of information and useful tips. Some years back I utilised the dacron fishing line idea from there in or…
We had about 8 members out for a small boat run. Sat. Aug.8th @ Clive Puffers: two tugs and one Water Witch.
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View allAfter seeing Cash's excellent build on here I was inspired to actually do some research and make some updates to my proboat tug. The initial build was done w…
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…
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. …
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…
This report presents a detailed, data-driven analysis of the global Telepresence Robot Market size, offering insights into historical performance, current dy…
I 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…
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View all boatsClyde Puffer
This mostly complete steam Puffer has an auxiliary electric motor, dr…
RNLB 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…