Hobby Chit Chat threads

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Modav Fairey Huntsman
“@ChrisF brilliant, thanks for this Chris, very useful. Better get my credit card out!”
15 posts 32 likes
3 hours ago by Jimbo09
Started 18 hours ago by Jimbo09
15 32
Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation
“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
14 hours ago by ColRay
Started 2 months ago by jumpugly
12 40
Rescue Equipment
“@chugalone100 That dinghy is cute”
36 posts 129 likes
19 hours ago by Ronald
Started 10 days ago by DJW
36 129
Propeller question
“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”
10 posts 29 likes
3 days ago by ColRay
Started 3 days ago by ColRay
10 29
Giving it a try
“@Ronald Looking forward to hearing the results.”
4 posts 12 likes
3 days ago by Chum444
Started 3 days ago by Ronald
4 12
How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond
“@DWBrinkman ".... Somewhere I saw a link you posted about the process you use to make them, but I can't find it again. " It's here - though very wordy http:/…”
65 posts 256 likes
3 days ago by DodgyGeezer
Started 8 days ago by bruce1946
65 256
The BIG St.Albans Model Show
Event
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SEP 26 2026
Started 5 months ago by robbob
3D Printed Khalilah Superyacht
“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
5 days ago by ChrisF
Started 25 days ago by DWBrinkman
8 38
Perkasa MTB in metal
“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”
8 posts 10 likes
7 days ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 12 days ago by SimpleSailor
8 10
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 49 likes
10 days ago by GaryLC
Started 10 days ago by ColRay
13 49
Eze-Kote vs a WBPU
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1 post 6 likes
Started 12 days ago by Ronald
1 6
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 26 likes
13 days ago by Chum444
Started 13 days ago by Ronald
8 26
Was it really Albany's dark past
“Roger I can recall overpowering stench on the flensing deck, long gone by your visit Col”
5 posts 11 likes
17 days ago by ColRay
Started 17 days ago by ColRay
5 11
I want plans for a MV11 Marine drone
“You could knock that between a late lunch and early tea break! But then of course there is a big bang at the end! Does the radio gear go up suddenly, before …”
3 posts 5 likes
19 days ago by roycv
Started 19 days ago by GARTH
3 5
In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo
“@jumpugly Certainly. I just realized I said two receivers for independent throttle control when I meant twin ESCs . Edited post to correct.”
15 posts 48 likes
20 days ago by Chum444
Started 21 days ago by ColRay
15 48
Boat physics
“This is photocopied from my undergraduate fluid mechanics text book.”
6 posts 3 likes
25 days ago by VictorC
Started 25 days ago by aminafshar1
6 3
Green Gunge Water at Southport.
“The hotter it gets the more HAB's (Harmful Algae Blooms) you get, also agricultural run-off, and sewage after sudden rain are contributing factors. It's anno…”
3 posts 6 likes
28 days ago by jumpugly
Started 28 days ago by zooma
3 6
Recognize this boat?
“Michael, found on the internet. I took the liberty to pull a photo of the boat in the movie and of a LCM (5) model for comparison. Looks like the LCM (5) is …”
14 posts 38 likes
28 days ago by LewZ
Started 1 month ago by LewZ
14 38
Global Water Bankruptcy : Model Boating Affected?
“My pond on a lovely winters day. The high tide line looks like it isn't as high as it could be.”
16 posts 35 likes
30 days ago by ColRay
Started 1 month ago by LewZ
16 35
Edina Model Yacht Club "2026 Lighthouse Night #1"
“@DWBrinkman Dave, I think you've already chosen one of the best ways to learn this hobby. T here is something very satisfying about rescuing an old, neglecte…”
9 posts 48 likes
1 month ago by chugalone100
Started 1 month ago by DWBrinkman
9 48
Is my memory still working.... or.....
“Roy Oh happy day working the early lab shift a the ink factory 3 am start so the factory mill could keep running Col. It was the year the Hillman Imp hit the…”
17 posts 42 likes
1 month ago by ColRay
Started 1 month ago by ColRay
17 42
British Toy Boats.
“No Sailing Water in Devon. @french47 Hi Bill, I had a similar experience when we moved to Exmouth in Devon - just a short distance along the coast from where…”
12 posts 60 likes
1 month ago by zooma
Started 1 month ago by zooma
12 60
Question ' How important is scale in today model boat world?'
“Every scale model has missing elements. (How many rivets can dance on the head of a pin?)”
15 posts 42 likes
1 month ago by lindemann06
Started 1 month ago by ColRay
15 42
Stuck on the job
“Hi Ross M, thanks for asking I do have a full set of tools and update where necessary. I find Xuron pliers very useful, they can slice through model railway …”
8 posts 24 likes
1 month ago by roycv
Started 1 month ago by roycv
8 24
Port Colborne Ontario Canal Days
“Great stuff Garth!!! Thanks for the pix!”
2 posts 7 likes
1 month ago by jumpugly
Started 1 month ago by GARTH
2 7
Not a good start
“@ColRay Oh well, that is an easy fix, just get the right stuff. I am using an Ender 5 Pro which I believe has the same hot-end.”
8 posts 23 likes
1 month ago by PeterN
Started 1 month ago by ColRay
8 23
Three Sea Commanders !
“And the captain looks a salty sea dog fit for the job. Philuk”
11 posts 29 likes
1 month ago by PhilH
Started 1 month ago by zooma
11 29
Old Style Tug or Puffer Plans
“@ColRay Hi Col, yes just big enough to squeeze in the steam plant, and allow reasonable access as required. Regards, Gary.”
45 posts 143 likes
1 month ago by GaryLC
Started 2 months ago by ColRay
45 143
What do YOU think? Will it make a difference?
“@RossJ Sorry but a small thinking mistake here. The nozzles actually are more efficient on slow moving vessels such as tugboats when engaged in towage. At hi…”
8 posts 21 likes
1 month ago by PeterN
Started 1 month ago by Ronald
8 21
Harbour Tug in dry dock images
“Still looks like a Hula Hula skirt to me Roy”
5 posts 21 likes
1 month ago by roycv
Started 1 month ago by Ronald
5 21
Phone Holder, Adjustable Mount Holder for Flysky FS-i6 FS-I6S FS-i6X
“I really like that idea Garth. Making videos when I am out on my own would become a LOT easier ! A search to find something similar will be starting soon ! Bob.”
4 posts 7 likes
1 month ago by zooma
Started 1 month ago by GARTH
4 7
After 30 + years living b near the harbor I may put a boat in the briny
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1 post 8 likes
Started 2 months ago by ColRay
1 8
Accurate Weather Forcasting
“John forgot one line: "Stone is hot as hell - Summer '26" IG”
5 posts 21 likes
2 months ago by IGinBasel
Started 2 months ago by zooma
5 21
Big old lighthouse ship moved for restoration
“Got there just in time. Great video!”
2 posts 6 likes
2 months ago by cjanik001
Started 2 months ago by Northernflotsam
2 6
Model quality.
“Hello Geezer Iwill check out my local Bunnings store, these day's it's like an Aladdin's cave”
5 posts 2 likes
2 months ago by ColRay
Started 2 months ago by ColRay
5 2
Been viewing for some time. So I thought I had better make a posting
“It's been a long time since Quigley left. ( One of my favorite movies). Also like watching those Murray River steamers.”
26 posts 78 likes
2 months ago by LewZ
Started 2 months ago by ColRay
26 78
Question : windows on a scratch build
“Many thanks for all the much-appreciated help Col.”
14 posts 36 likes
2 months ago by ColRay
Started 2 months ago by ColRay
14 36
A comparison...
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1 post 2 likes
Started 2 months ago by DodgyGeezer
1 2
Interesting painting
“@jumpugly Very nice Jumpugly.”
2 posts 7 likes
2 months ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 2 months ago by jumpugly
2 7
4,500 miles away and 52 years later...
“This is SO COOL!!!!!!!! Thank you Lew!!!!!!!”
4 posts 20 likes
2 months ago by jumpugly
Started 2 months ago by LewZ
4 20

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