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“Turbines screaming pushing the bow out of the water at "33 knots". Lew”

1 day ago by LewZ

SSMBC (Florida, USA) meet on June 7, 2026

“We had pretty _good weather_ for this meet of the +Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club+. The temperature was 84F instead of the usual 90-92F for this time of the …”

2 days ago by LewZ

“Here are some more pictures from KMBC Open Day”

3 days ago by EdW

Knightcote Model Boat Club Open Day

“On Sunday Knightcote Model Boat Club had its annual openday, here are some pictures.”

3 days ago by EdW

First Time on the water

“Very pleased with how this model runs.”

1 post 11 likes

4 days ago by Ronald

“Must bd nice yk be on Spencer’s Pond agsin.”

4 days ago by Ronald

Just a few photo's of club Tug boat run at Spencer's pond

“First run of My Midwest Sequin Tug Boat plus a dumas tug with a barge. The pool superviser got some Fake white swans to keep the geese away which was a failure.”

1 post 11 likes

4 days ago by GARTH

“Thanks @jumpugly , appreciate the kind sentiment :)”

12 days ago by Summerisle

“Thanks for that Dave I think your right - an old kit by the looks of it”

15 days ago by SouthportPat

“WHOA!!!!!!! Fantastic!!!!!!!”

2 posts 2 likes

17 days ago by jumpugly

“Absolutely Outstanding!!!!”

5 posts 2 likes

17 days ago by jumpugly

Model boat club at Hamilton Steam Museum

“The Confederation Marine model club put on a static show Saturday & Sunday.Rain all day Saturday, so I could not visit the small ship that is a replica of 18…”

17 days ago by GARTH

SSMBC (Seminole, Florida, USA) Meet, May 17, 2026

“We had a good meet and a nice variety of boats. Getting hot as the temperature rose just over 90F. Very light breeze allowed the boats to settle in the water…”

1 post 11 likes

24 days ago by LewZ

IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) – 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model

“IMAI CHEBEC (Xebec) – 1/80 Scale Plastic Sailing Ship Model Rare Vintage Japanese Kit – Long Out of Production This model was built from the highly regarded …”

3 posts 8 likes

26 days ago by chugalone100

“An outstanding steam launch built by one of our members. The passenger is Lord Mountbatten.”

28 days ago by EdW

KMBC Lifboat Day Continued

“The rest of the pictures”

28 days ago by EdW

Knightcote Model Boat Club open day

“Last Sunday KMBC held an open day focused on lifeboats There was a great turnout and numerous other clubs joined the event. Here are a few pictures that I to…”

1 month ago by EdW

Re: SSMBC meet on May 3, 2026.

“Lewz looks good meet lovely place to sail Philuk”

1 month ago by PhilH

Re: Real images vs. AI-altered images

“More by luck than judgement! It's better at some things than others. Must stop now!”

16 posts 5 likes

1 month ago by ChrisF

RC Florida (rcflorida.org) site is available

“It is taking a lot of work (like building another medium size detailed RC scale model boat), but I am getting the new site running. It is not complete but th…”

2 months ago by LewZ

Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club meet on April 19, 2024

“A light turn out and heavier that normal winds limited the number of boats in the water at this meet. Got some video and for the boats that did not "go for i…”

1 post 10 likes

2 months ago by LewZ

Re: Making my Model Paddle Steamer

“Very impressive model. Good job!”

2 months ago by cjanik001

Re: Suncoast Scale Model Boat - March 15, 2026 meet

“Nothing fancy about the prop and rudder. The rudder pivot axis is about 35% back from the leading edge. This way the rudder forces more of the prop back wash…”

3 months ago by LewZ

Re: Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club - March 1, 2026 meet

“Yes Dave, is was the Helen kit. I bought it (2016?) partially built (up to the deck) but had to rip it apart to get the big dead battery out. Worst part was …”

6 posts 2 likes

3 months ago by LewZ

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4 months ago by philcaretaker

Re: Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club

“In case anyone missed it, that bridge to the floating dock is the one in the video (recently posted) of my towboat pushing the barge under it. Lew”

4 months ago by LewZ

Re: Towboat pushing a large barge.

“Did the giant foot on the dock give it a way? I enjoy watching the real towboats pushing their "tow" LIVE (hence "towboats in the US) through the locks, espe…”

4 posts 7 likes

4 months ago by LewZ

Re: Fishing Trawler build

“Superb refurb you have put my Deans Marine Tradition to shame.”

8 posts 3 likes

4 months ago by BruceM

Re: Christmas theme

“Hi Garth, That's great, Love the Christmas decorations. is that the naughty elf in the boat. Hope he'smnot taking with out consent. Out of curiosity, what mo…”

4 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by BOATSHED

Re: SSMBC (Seminole, Florida) meet, Nov. 2, 2025

“Hei Lew! What a pond! We would love to have something like that, but the local council is thwarting our plans. We wanted a little more inflow water, but even…”

5 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by Mike Stoney