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Re: What new features would you like to see on MBW?

“@StephenR1Excellent site. Thank you for posting.”

16 posts 65 likes

17 minutes ago by Chum444

Re: Calling Electrical/Electronic Experts

“@zooma Thanks for all that Bob. It could be that it will perform fine on 3S and I have a new battery to try that I bought for the Huntsman 31. Reason for the…”

9 posts 15 likes

42 minutes ago by ChrisF

“@canabus those hooks holding on the cabin roof! That's a new one on me!”

6 posts 16 likes

2 hours ago by Fishercat

Re: Winter Project

“Hey there Rockbag: Looks a bit like a Lindell built police or lake rescue boat. However, that might be a reach on my part. I am referencing the pilot house g…”

6 posts 14 likes

2 hours ago by jumpugly

“CASH!!!! You've done it again! Damn your fast and the workmanship is outstanding! She's a beauty!!! I want one now! Jealous and happy as hell at the same tim…”

3 posts 15 likes

2 hours ago by jumpugly

“This cartoon from Julian may have given me some fresh thoughts about how to restyle the rear part of the cabin for Rapier 2. I think the extended cabin looks…”

10 posts 38 likes

2 hours ago by zooma

Re: Question of the Day?

“Hi Avoca I agree, I never get nagged! Mainly because every job or question my wife asks, gets resolved immediately, it is so easy that way. You know the task…”

5,988 posts 14,887 likes

2 hours ago by roycv

Re: Aerokits Sea Nymph.

“Hi Chris, I think I may have found a mini version of your powerful outboard motor. The sizes, will need to be checked, but it is definitely smaller than your…”

18 posts 32 likes

4 hours ago by zooma

Re: The tools/equipment of the ship modeler.

“@ChrisF Nice buy Chris. I have not seen those neat little razor saws with wooden handles that you have pictured before, but I have found my TAMIYA razor saw …”

106 posts 481 likes

4 hours ago by zooma

Structural work

“One of my favorite parts of a build,; the structural system to support the deck. As usual, I have no plans for construction. Size of components & location de…”

10 posts 35 likes

12 hours ago by Chum444

“@Fishercat I usually use bass for planking but some balsa strip and block. I have found that sanding sealer gives enough hardness for car spray can finishes.…”

49 posts 105 likes

15 hours ago by IanHobbs

“@Wolle Hi Wolle, this lifeboat is beautiful-”

161 posts 1,277 likes

16 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@ChrisF Hi Chris, the result looks excellent based on the photos. I also find your approach—switching between different models—very interesting; it’s a great…”

15 posts 108 likes

16 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Just a Question

“@ColRay Hi Col, I fully endorse Jumpugly’s suggestion. Here are a few general points that might be useful; I encourage you to look into them further and weig…”

7 posts 14 likes

16 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Boats I've spotted on the Rhine River

“@DWBrinkman Sounds as though you had an interesting trip, some blue sky as well. Pity most of the river travel was in the dark but that's the trouble at this…”

5 posts 15 likes

18 hours ago by ChrisF

Re: Flag and Pennant meanings 1850's Sailing Vessels.

“@jumpugly Yeah, that's what I thought, a Maltese Cross. The problem is that, it is being/has been used, and in some cases abused, when adopted by various gro…”

6 posts 5 likes

19 hours ago by Avoca

Nauticurso Kit For Sale

“By the way, guys, If any of you are interested in the **Nauticurso Sub Chaser AV-SC96 kit**, I have an extra kit available for sale. Specifications: - Scale:…”

39 posts 63 likes

19 hours ago by chugalone100

Re: Billings Boat BB 706 Sir Winston Churchill

“@luckyduck Both are still about having passed into private hands and used as Charter Ships - sadly now the UK has very few Sail Training ships to speak of, A…”

10 posts 16 likes

22 hours ago by SouthportPat

Re: Sprite Plus

“@ChrisF I agree and really like the way that you extend the keel to support the rudder - far better than the traditional method of just drilling though the k…”

73 posts 185 likes

1 day ago by zooma

“Hi Harry, I like the modified front cabin roof that the original builder changed by making it more angled and ending higher and closer to the underside of th…”

10 posts 12 likes

1 day ago by zooma

“Mast docking gizmos”

19 posts 85 likes

1 day ago by ColRay

Taskforce 72 Fleetbase Gulfwaters

“Model boat club in Adelaide South Australia.”

1 day ago by oddjob58

“@chugalone100 Thanks Julian. No, you haven't missed anything as I didn't log my builds from the start on here. I'll put some info. together for posting. Chris”

14 posts 77 likes

2 days ago by ChrisF

Re: Aerokits Sea Scout

“Plain varnished deck it is then Chris Bob.”

16 posts 45 likes

2 days ago by zooma

Re: Aerokits Patrol Launch

“The rear cabin roof is now finished and fits OK. I am not at all sure about the rear cockpit cover with an inflatable mounted on it, so I may have a re-think…”

8 posts 50 likes

2 days ago by zooma

Re: Help I.d. this boat/kit?!

“Thanks guys your remarks are appreciated, next step is to recruit a crew! It is not easy the Scots will not work for nothing and I had suggested just 3 men b…”

26 posts 113 likes

3 days ago by roycv

Re: Help MountFleet Highlander Puffer

“Hi bryanc Thank you for the new info. I think my skills to make a rope ladder are a big nil, so I will just go without the rope ladder. I did find the mast l…”

5 posts 4 likes

3 days ago by Fred

Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL

“Hello to all ship modelers. I have added three more PDFs to the article "SHIP MODELLING FIRMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD" in the "ARTICLES & LINKS" section. The t…”

155 posts 485 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

SHIP MODELLING FIRMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

“This article is based on information contained in the PDF attachments. The information relates to June/July 2026. +The text below serves merely as a reading …”

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@jumpugly Thanks for the video, Jumpugly. Actually, I think everything is just fine. A splendid model, very well crafted.”

32 posts 374 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR