Hobby Chit Chat threads

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Perkasa MTB in metal
“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”
8 posts 10 likes
2 months ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 2 months 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
2 months ago by GaryLC
Started 2 months ago by ColRay
13 49
Eze-Kote vs a WBPU
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1 post 6 likes
Started 2 months 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
2 months ago by Chum444
Started 2 months 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
2 months ago by ColRay
Started 2 months 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
2 months ago by roycv
Started 2 months 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
2 months ago by Chum444
Started 2 months ago by ColRay
15 48
Boat physics
“This is photocopied from my undergraduate fluid mechanics text book.”
6 posts 3 likes
2 months ago by VictorC
Started 2 months 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
2 months ago by jumpugly
Started 2 months 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
2 months ago by LewZ
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by ColRay
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by chugalone100
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by ColRay
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by zooma
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by lindemann06
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by roycv
Started 3 months ago by roycv
8 24
Port Colborne Ontario Canal Days
“Great stuff Garth!!! Thanks for the pix!”
2 posts 7 likes
3 months ago by jumpugly
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by PeterN
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by PhilH
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by GaryLC
Started 3 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
3 months ago by PeterN
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by roycv
Started 3 months 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
3 months ago by zooma
Started 3 months 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 3 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
3 months ago by IGinBasel
Started 3 months ago by zooma
5 21
Big old lighthouse ship moved for restoration
“Got there just in time. Great video!”
2 posts 6 likes
3 months ago by cjanik001
Started 3 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
3 months ago by ColRay
Started 3 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
3 months ago by LewZ
Started 3 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
3 months ago by ColRay
Started 3 months ago by ColRay
14 36
A comparison...
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1 post 2 likes
Started 3 months ago by DodgyGeezer
1 2
Interesting painting
“@jumpugly Very nice Jumpugly.”
2 posts 7 likes
3 months ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 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
3 months ago by jumpugly
Started 3 months ago by LewZ
4 20
At the moment I'm not sure if I will put the launch I'm working in in the H2o
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1 post 2 likes
Started 3 months ago by ColRay
1 2
Getting Ready to go camping
“@DWBrinkman You will need something longer than a canoe paddle!! HA! Let Captain worry about the details!! Relax!”
5 posts 12 likes
3 months ago by Kennybeck
Started 3 months ago by Ronald
5 12
Sequin
“@GARTH Garth, that’s a remarkable conversion. Excellent craftsmanship! I recently received similar news from Model Expo—they’re apparently developing a speci…”
10 posts 47 likes
3 months ago by chugalone100
Started 8 months ago by GARTH
10 47
Pond Shepherd
“@GARTH Hilarious.”
3 posts 5 likes
3 months ago by chugalone100
Started 3 months ago by GARTH
3 5
Gary Webb has passed away
“@Zbip57 Well stated! Since his passing I have been watching his videos on Sailtails. He truly had a global influence and following with models being built in…”
16 posts 68 likes
4 months ago by Ronald
Started 4 months ago by Ronald
16 68
Looking for a classic Hydroplane kit?
“@jumpugly Found another kit supplier. https://blazermarine.com/”
3 posts 4 likes
4 months ago by EdW
Started 4 months ago by jumpugly
3 4
Funny memes
“Doug... I'm lucky because I forgot to chect my Wiesel's torpedo tubes when I float tested it recently. Thanks for the reminder.”
15 posts 71 likes
4 months ago by LewZ
Started 4 months ago by chugalone100
15 71
1/8 scale unlimited hydro
“ED!!! Found the place for you!!!!!! https://mlboatworksrc.com/”
19 posts 54 likes
4 months ago by jumpugly
Started 4 months ago by EdW
19 54

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