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“@Chum444 Hi Chum, I'm doing this for now: https://model-boats.com/forum/165308 I've actually been on hiatus for quite some time and need to get back on track…”

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Congratulations, it’s truly a fantastic job—a very interesting customization of the Amati kit.”

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Perkasa MTB in metal

“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”

8 posts 2 likes

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@zooma Hi Bob, I completely agree with you regarding the use of fuses.”

22 posts 9 likes

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Local clubs meet up

“The Deseronto RC yacht club and the Quinte Model Shipwrights are hoisting an event for all sailors, power, scale, sail.”

5 days ago by Westwind

Re: Thunder Tiger AVANTI

“A Plastic Classic ? The Thunder Tiger AVANTI looks like quite an up to date fast boat, but its features date it back to being quite an old Classic Model Powe…”

5 days ago by zooma

“@chugalone100 Hi I love those sails really nice. I make my own sails not as good I have to say, but have you tried spray starch to stiffen the material both …”

5 days ago by roycv

Re: Sprite Plus

“Pusher Frame? We popped down to The Fisherman - a really nice pub close to our local club lake that serves up some good food, and an ideal place to have some…”

6 days ago by zooma

Re: Formidable, LT100.

“I will update the photo's when I get a chance.”

10 posts 3 likes

7 days ago by stevedownunder

“Fred looking good Col”

8 days ago by ColRay

“@IAndyB2, agree with Andy, The keel needs to be reinforced both sides as it is not man enough for the job. I altered the sail suite on my Bella as I had seve…”

3 posts 5 likes

8 days ago by roycv

“@AndyB2 Andy, this is really coming together beautifully. The hull may look a little rough at this stage, but the lines and overall shape look excellent, and…”

12 posts 2 likes

8 days ago by chugalone100

Initial Painting of Crew

“They do need some detailing - as well as some "weathering"”

21 posts 10 likes

8 days ago by AndyB2

Re: At a standstill and 'Board'

“@Ronald. Hi Ronald, I bought the lot in one go as the price was quite reasonable around five years ago. I am pretty sure I still have bags full of white meta…”

13 posts 11 likes

8 days ago by GaryLC

Re: Midwest #984 Cranberry Isle Lobster Yacht

“Some good points made. Assume the prop tube is just resting in place. To remove I use pliers to grip the tube and a sharp twist will break the joint, then st…”

17 posts 2 likes

8 days ago by roycv

Fairey Huntsman 28

“Having applied another coat of primer-undercoat yesterday, today I applied the first coat of gloss. After I've applied the required number of coats I can ret…”

3 posts 8 likes

9 days ago by ChrisF

Re: RAF Crash Tender 46"

“items can be made to order and can look at design or even reproduce niche parts if required. email on danielbead21@gmail.com”

11 posts 1 like

10 days ago by Restoration25

How not to - Cellulose Thinners 2

“Forgot the pictures... Not much good now except for use as a cutting edge.. ATB Muddy ..”

10 days ago by muddy

How not to - Cellulose Thinners ..

“Cellulose thinners can be a bit tricky sometimes, being very highly inflammable, but its other hidden secret is it can destroy aluminium Rulers with Printed-…”

10 days ago by muddy

Eze-Kote vs a WBPU

“Would someone please explain why they are using Eze-Kote instead the standard polyurethane found at a hardware or lumber store? From what I’ve seen Eze-Kote …”

10 days ago by Ronald

Re: Miss Circus Circus

“@EdW okay thanks very much Regards Pete”

7 posts 3 likes

10 days ago by Ticker

“@wingsounds13 Did you see the mini Errol next to the grill?”

11 days ago by Cashrc

Re: This could be interesting

“@Ronald Hi Ron. You’re absolutely right. Blackshoe’s work is that of a fine craftsman. He’s a friend of mine who I first met at a fun sail in Kennebunk, Me. …”

8 posts 5 likes

11 days ago by Chum444

Re: Steam Drifter KY251 Violet

“@RNinMunich Thanks very much Doug although I have seen most of the items you linked me to. The auction at Tennants was my actual model ,estimated to sell for…”

8 posts 11 likes

11 days ago by markm2

Fairey Swordsman 33

“Looking at the transom this morning I'm pretty happy with the finish, so that's a relief! Last big paint job is the cabin roof which I primer-undercoated awh…”

13 posts 17 likes

11 days ago by ChrisF

Re: Sail control

“Most transmitters these days can control the throw of a servo, sometimes called volume. If in doubt the Tx. pushed out is sails out. Check that the fully in …”

13 posts 8 likes

11 days ago by roycv

“@AdamT1 I did show some of the short videos of the Kopy Kommander jumping the wake from this model elsewhere…….but they were good fun - so here’s a reminder:…”

11 days ago by zooma

Classic Boat RC / 3DP Cornish Polperro Gaffer

“I came across a project by Mr. Tony Hussey, a British boat builder based in Portugal, who does classic sail modeling. Currently working on a 3d printed Corni…”

12 days ago by Chuck

“@luckyduck Thanks! I’m really pleased with how it turned out.”

12 days ago by peterbro

“That brings back some memories. I remember seeing the Collie Yacht kit in the window of Cyril Howes in Bath (Somerset) when they had a large model department…”

13 days ago by zooma