Re: Hi all.

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“@zooma Thank you Bob, much appreciated. I'm 67 y.o. and until 8 months ago I knew zero about "that side" of the family. 'They' were never talked about at pol…”

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1 month ago by Avoca

Re: EMMA KALMAR, ORING, and other Swedish workboats

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“@ColRay You're too kind, Col.”

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1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: TVR 1A.

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“@GaryLC that’s a fantastic build”

8 posts 35 likes

1 month ago by Kevin55

Re: Why do some r/c power boats steer in reverse and others not?

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“I will take some pictures of the Curlew’s hull (underside) this week if Eddie is at the club. Meanwhile - does anyone have a link to the Curlew plans - or ma…”

11 posts 37 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Re: A question about model plywood

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“Hi Ed Funny you should say that I have a few coaster size samples from them, wasn't purchased for boat building, but guess what they will get a new life Col”

49 posts 133 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Setting up your workshop tools

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“@DWBrinkman thank you for your reply, valuable information”

16 posts 63 likes

1 month ago by StephenR1

Re: Manual for trumpeter seawolf r/c kit

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“There doesn’t seem to be any official manual, but there are plenty of videos. It would be a big help to also follow rcsubguy on YouTube. https://m.youtube.co…”

2 posts 1 like

1 month ago by jumpugly

Re: Not in any way a model boat the 'Dolphin' a sad end

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“IGinBasel looks like it could be Albany on one of its bright days Col Not very nice weather in the south of WA”

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1 month ago by ColRay

Re: My Saint Pierre Dory has improved lights

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“Ronald you're building some really cracking looking craft Col”

3 posts 14 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: For a multitude of reasons 'Puffer MkII' is in my thought process

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“@ColRay You certainly shouldn't get discouraged, Col. You’re experimenting with new things—that in itself is a success and a source of satisfaction. I enjoy …”

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1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Giving it a try

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“Dave Oh how I wish I had a local club Col Down South in WA Little Grove I do have a sailing club for the full size boats just around the corner from my place…”

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1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Swamp Dawg or something like it

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“I think the little model that I run all those years ago was made with a pair of simple floats spaced apart under a flat deck. A frame to hold the Cox BabeBee…”

5 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Re: Precedent k d perkasa

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“@lesfac Yes Les, you did send me a copy of them a few years ago, when I bought my old Perkasa back from the person that I had sold it to back in the 90's. Th…”

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1 month ago by Madwelshman

Re: Is it that far away

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“@ColRay. Yes, I totally agree, one can't go rushing into these things at my time of life. So having had plenty of time to think about it you need to deliver.…”

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1 month ago by GaryLC

Re: An event was held at Mel Lastman Park

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“@steamboatmodel Hi Are you a member of Metro Marine Modellers? This event has been on the club website calendar for months. The ScaleCaptain expects people t…”

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1 month ago by Ronald

Re: Modav Fairey Huntsman

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“@ChrisF ah, got it. Thanks Chris”

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1 month ago by Jimbo09

Re: Dumas Brooklyn Tug

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“Did I post this early? It was sailing this past Sunday at our meet. A RTR heavy plastic Brooklyn Tug. Not much for ballast and certainly not scale running as…”

25 posts 83 likes

1 month ago by Ronald

Re: How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond

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“Here's a quick and easy stabilizer. It's a stick with a couple of cable straps fastened to it. My transport cradles are just saddles connected by dowels and …”

67 posts 262 likes

1 month ago by Black Shoe

Re: Rescue Equipment

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“@chugalone100 Perhaps one should "drain the swamp" before launching....”

37 posts 141 likes

1 month ago by ToraDog

Visby-class corvette "HSwMS HELSINGBORG (K32)"

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“+Let's step away from sailing ships for a moment.+ Good evening to all modelers, especially those passionate about modern warships. I hope you enjoy these ph…”

1 post 4 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

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“here is anouther https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-scale-1-48-director-class-paddle-tug-suitable-for-radio-control Here is th…”

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1 month ago by bruce1946

Re: The brig Tre Kronor

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“Thanks, Col; unfortunately, there aren't any close-up details like the ones I was able to capture on the *Amerigo Vespucci*.”

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1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

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“chugalone Very nice Col”

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1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

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“jumpugly Amity is one of the local landmarks I drive past it every day on my way into Albany. It looks so real in every way . Don't be fooled the Amity on Pr…”

12 posts 40 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Bloated LiPo

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“@Fishercat Hi Fishercat, Thanks for sharing your experiences with LiFePO batteries. I am very interested in this technology; it is new to me, and I have no d…”

71 posts 140 likes

2 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Propeller question

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“Peter The CAD files I'm using are based on the Puffer Vic56. Oh and by the way VIC and myself share the same birthday year both a very young 83 Col”

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2 months ago by ColRay

Re: Danish sailing vessels with a gaff rig and one or two masts.

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“@AlessandroSPQR You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collecti…”

39 posts 141 likes

2 months ago by RossM

Re: New toy / tool ?

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“Julian I'm very accident-prone it all started in 1948 while on my first zoo visit was bitten by a Galapagos Tortoise since the I have lost count . Ended up i…”

6 posts 29 likes

2 months ago by ColRay

Re: 3D Printed Khalilah Superyacht

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“It's models like that, that strengthen the argument for 3D printing as a method for building models. I'm not a great fan of 3D printed models that could be e…”

8 posts 38 likes

2 months ago by ChrisF

Lionheart steam Turbine Boat

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“Lionheart Steam Turbine Boat I have just purchased a model steam boat after seeing it on marketplace with the idea at some point of putting a steam plant in …”

1 post 11 likes

2 months ago by markm2