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“@GARTH It's in the Public Domain already so I wouldn't worry about it. Some of my models turn up in Google searches because they have harvested them from my …”

1 hour ago by ChrisF

“Just noticed the mini saw and sander. I want one Col”

3 hours ago by ColRay

“@zooma I've drawn a 12 " to get the mount to sit centrally over the frame and give sufficient length shaft which are usually only 30mm longer than the tube I…”

5 hours ago by ChrisF

Camouflage and size test

“I have 3D printed a few 44-gallon drums that I will use as camouflage on the deck where I have done a modification . This is also a size test for image detai…”

26 posts 14 likes

10 hours ago by ColRay

“@Madwelshman Thanks Will. I think this boat will have a real "presence"when it is on the water and I am really looking forwards to getting it finished.”

1 day ago by zooma

“Bob the detail is so crisp Col”

1 day ago by ColRay

“@AndyHaynes Thanks Andy. They fit on the outside with the inner edge of the frame inline with the opening. At my scale of 1:12 the frame is quite narrow at a…”

3 days ago by ChrisF

“@Schmango I echo Jumps comments and look forward to seeing it on the water. Chris”

3 days ago by ChrisF

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

78 posts 1 like

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@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…”

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

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

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@chugalone100 Hi, yes I am pleased with the outcome and I must admit that the grating is going to be interesting… having never made one before but I have a p…”

52 posts 1 like

4 days ago by Kevin55

“@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 …”

4 days ago by roycv

“Fred looking good Col”

7 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

7 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

7 days ago by chugalone100

Initial Painting of Crew

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

21 posts 10 likes

7 days ago by AndyB2

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

8 days ago by ChrisF

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

10 days ago by Cashrc

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

10 days ago by ChrisF

“@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:…”

10 days ago by zooma

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

11 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…”

12 days ago by zooma

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

13 days ago by EdW

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

13 days ago by Ronald

“@jumpugly”

13 days ago by Ronald

“@Madwelshman Will, just checked and I did get them from Harry amongst a number of other drawings. Easy enough to get them printed at the required size. I'd l…”

15 days ago by ChrisF

“@IanD Hi Ian, nice pictures of your Sea Commander in acton. Would you like to add them to the Classic Model Power Boats section on here as it is good to see …”

15 days ago by zooma

“@Nick-Ward Lovely work on the Sea Urchin Nick. I have a SLEC kit ready to start but will explore your approach of using balsa rather than the materials provi…”

9 posts 2 likes

15 days ago by DJW

“A HUGH thank you for this feedback Looking at the videos, it seem a lot of work, but I have done some model making previously (but not R/C boats). Any other …”

18 days ago by Steve Wales