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“@Clockmaker It’s good to see someone building a sailing boat, excellent quality. Look forward to seeing it on the water.”

8 posts 46 likes

25 days ago by AndyB2

“Chum I like your reno very much Col”

23 posts 163 likes

27 days ago by ColRay

“@ColRay Hi Col. Bought from SLEC (mentioned in your plywood thread) in sheets, expensive but has some good uses. As well as the standard stuff they produce t…”

4 posts 27 likes

28 days ago by ChrisF

“The is in sight... I hope Col”

32 posts 270 likes

30 days ago by ColRay

“The project started as a larger Clyde Puffer than the Mk I model. As I say tis is the classic ColRay 110% turnabout. One: I will not be using any file for 3D…”

6 posts 9 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Project currently suspended.

“This project is on hold until I complete a new addition to my 'fleet', I guess. But, it will be restarted eventually. Cheers Murray.”

3 posts 12 likes

1 month ago by Avoca

“@ChrisF Yes, I will be using the same motor as I used in Rapier 1. It should drive this Swordsman 37 very nicely. Bob.”

8 posts 71 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Launching cradle

“To answer questions about launching the "beast", here are some pictures of the transporter. A Chevrolet extended van. The cradle consists of an 8 foot, rough…”

51 posts 545 likes

1 month ago by ToraDog

“@stevedownunder Hi Steve, supposed to be spring here also, but the weather's been rubbish lately, rain, showers, wind, fully overcast etc, so haven't been ab…”

23 posts 217 likes

1 month ago by jbkiwi

“I just purchased what I thought was a great deal, only to find out that the instruction book is missing. Blueprints only show so much. Is there anyway to cop…”

9 posts 137 likes

1 month ago by JimP1

“Thats cool sir, very cool. Please keep us posted on her progress!!”

4 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by Cashrc

“@Chum444 .. Thank you for the comment. I was of the same train of thought years ago. After watching the local Aircraft Flying club and some of the " Bumps a …”

2 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by muddy

“Vacume formed ABS ? Col”

4 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Robert E Lee steam boat RC conversion

“Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the paddles to. Added a b…”

1 month ago by Hhager2

All she truly needs now is ballast and a prop!

“Hi y’all. It’s been a bit since my last update. I’ve got about 2 weekends of work done, plus I took 3 days off to prepare for my colonoscopy this past Friday…”

15 posts 123 likes

1 month ago by Cashrc

Kopy Kommander with Reverse on a Sea King ESC.

“Kopy Kommander with Sea King ESC and Reverse! Following the “pulsing” problems with my air cooled Surpass 120amp ESC, it was replaced with a water cooled 120…”

296 posts 822 likes

2 months ago by zooma

“Since this build blog was started, my other (better) Sportsman has now found a new owner in Tasmania. I wanted to share my good fortune in finding TWO origin…”

13 posts 40 likes

2 months ago by zooma

“A Stone on a String. This is all you need to know about the weather. Bob.”

11 posts 17 likes

2 months ago by zooma

Adding Strakes to Older Finished Models.

“Add Strakes. Some of the older boats that I have salvaged and rebuilt, or restored have had new strakes added to the hulls, even though they were never fitte…”

2 months ago by zooma

“@Schmango Fantastic! Now that’s a flashy race boat! Planes beautifully and turns on a dime! Awesome job Murray!!!”

24 posts 98 likes

2 months ago by jumpugly

“Bob the detail is so crisp Col”

4 posts 25 likes

2 months ago by ColRay

“@stevedownunder You said it well, Stephen, and thank you for sharing your working methods and results.”

78 posts 1,653 likes

2 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@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 …”

8 posts 79 likes

2 months ago by roycv

“@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 11 likes

2 months 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 68 likes

2 months ago by chugalone100

Initial Painting of Crew

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

21 posts 176 likes

2 months ago by AndyB2

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

38 posts 362 likes

2 months 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…”

8 posts 16 likes

2 months ago by zooma

“@Ronald the weathered boat is one I found on the internet, mine is the grey one which is primer.”

10 posts 57 likes

2 months ago by EdW

“@chugalone100 Which owner are you are you representing in your model? The working tow version or the private version?”

68 posts 426 likes

2 months ago by Ronald