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“Hi philuk, Certainly was an interesting afternoon, reasonably priced cafe as well. Somebody evidently travelled over 100 miles. Lots of interesting stuff but…”

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5 months ago by Doogle

Edina Model Yacht Club at the Minneapolis Boat Show

“Dave Thank you so much for that photo. Here was me thinking it was going to be a soldering iron job and circuit boards. That doesn't look too complicated, Re…”

5 months ago by HappyHaggis

A cold blustery day for myself and my Picket

“Thank you hermank and DWBrinkman. It was well needed and i'm off to the clubhouse to carry on some renovation work tomorrow morning. This is the smaller pond…”

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5 months ago by HappyHaggis

Model slipway 1/16 RNLI Tamar Lifeboat

“I guess since this is a lifeboat going out to make a rescue, the old song, “What do you do with a drunken sailor” makes a good application, he won’t be able …”

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5 months ago by Ronald

Re: Fire Crash Tender

“Unsure if this is allowed but this boat is now for sale.”

19 posts 1 like

5 months ago by Heners2332

Re: RNLI lesro atlantic 28

“Doogle Just to make you laugh The leather on the seats is real “calf leather”bused to make high fashion skirts as well as the red leather on the tray of he m…”

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5 months ago by hermank

Re: BC500 Club Racer

“Hi Harry Yes it went well. This was up to 3/4 throttle though was checking the esc and motor temps so wasn't pushing her too much. She hand a tendency to ban…”

5 months ago by HappyHaggis

Aberdeen Model Boat Club

“Hi Happy, just looking at the two photos that you have posted. I'm a fan of Victorian era boats. Can you give me any details about this boat please? Best wis…”

6 posts 8 likes

5 months ago by tim morland

How much is too much? (If it ain't free and I need to volunteer then I ain't joining.)

“As far as volunteering ... Our club averages approximately 55 members (plus or minus). For the 4-day Boat Show, we broke it down into 2-4-hour shifts per day…”

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5 months ago by DWBrinkman

A Beginners Vessel

“Testing the water with this one as although i enjoy building boats from scratch i also enjoy designing them and printing them which takes up many many hours.…”

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5 months ago by HappyHaggis

Peterd has passed away quietly this evening

“Peter’s wife, Marilyn and family, have extended their appreciation of this website’s expressions of support during this time in their lives. I took the comme…”

8 posts 17 likes

5 months ago by Ronald

“looks like you have changed the drive mechanism.Yours looks neat er . how have you done it?”

5 months ago by PeterS2

Re: Building a rowboat 1:6 scale from Model Boat magazine

“Looks very well made nice finish but what the face book link for? Philuk”

5 months ago by PhilH

“Hello Andy-W., Perfect winter work! I would love to bring something like this to life too. But here at our club, the harbor construction is coming to an end.…”

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5 months ago by Mike Stoney

Meet Selma from Norway 🇳🇴

“Great stuff Ron! Many thanks to John!!!”

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5 months ago by jumpugly

“You might look into this product it might work for your needs https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Repair%EF%BC%8CCar-Automotive-Plastics%EF%BC%8CMetals%EF%BC%8CSt…”

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5 months ago by bruce1946

Sailing at the Toronto Boat Show

“The Toronto International Boat Show (the official name of the the show) has been running every January at the CNE grounds since 1959. It went virtual during …”

7 posts 12 likes

5 months ago by ScouterChil

motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required

“here is the progress on the front deck. Still trying to sort out a place to work on the 3 metre 35kg hull!”

20 posts 6 likes

5 months ago by Hermione

Interesting sail on this Catboat

“Fully battened sails are not unusual, especially in racing dinghies. Carbon fibre 'wings' have now taken over a lot of what were fully battened sails, on tho…”

2 posts 2 likes

5 months ago by luckyduck

4 vessels for sale

“Hi mikec4. I have a member of my club who has shown an interest. We spoke on saturday and he is gettingback to me. I was asking £550 for her.if he declines d…”

14 posts 12 likes

5 months ago by Rogal118

“After making a Dory for her, I researched davits and made these yesterday. The only material suitable for the job in my workshop was some 3/16” quarter sawn …”

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5 months ago by Ronald

Re: She’s done

“Ron, Mine is also powdery white. With a strange village of shacks showing up in the distance. Not at all conducive to model boating. Dave”

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5 months ago by DWBrinkman

Re: VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY

“Great project. Keep the pix coming Nick!!!”

5 months ago by jumpugly

Re: Sterling Century Seamaid

“Garth! Another super rare kit from when Sterling Models ruled the roost way back in the late 1950's. There might be a copyright date on the box or the instru…”

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5 months ago by jumpugly

VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY

“Hey guys, just a heads-up regarding my Vivacity build; I'm transferring any future comments (and possibly re-writing some of those started here) to the Build…”

75 posts 5 likes

5 months ago by Nick Ward

Speedline models RNLI 1/16 Shannon.

“Hi Ian Congratulations on your lovely build! she looks great on the water! thank you for the pic and your advice, its very much appreciated that's perfect ju…”

5 months ago by lukeH

Re: LESRO SPRITE

“Hi Nick, Your Sprite looks really good and it looks good on the water too. I was a little concerned that the blunt bows of the Sprite design could cause the …”

5 months ago by zooma

SHARK ESC Brushless

“I will be fitting Shark ESC's into some of my Classic Model Power Boats this year Ronald. Most of my power boats have "forwards only" Sea King type ESC that …”

6 posts 4 likes

5 months ago by zooma

Re: RNLI TAMAR scale 1/12

“The Lesro atlantic is finished back to the big models. Work is continuing on the RNLI Tamar scale 1/12. Further work on the cabin is on his way. The mast wil…”

5 months ago by hermank

RC Fishing Trawler for sale

“Hi all, hope everyone is well. I have an RC trawler for sale if anyone is interested!..full working order with working deck lights, wheelhouse lights,radar a…”

5 months ago by lukeH