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“Thanks Dave, Am now going to try and run some plans down for the Williamsburg and if successful, plan on building her using that hull. Will certainly write a…”

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11 years ago by Rowen

Started 11 years ago by Rowen

HMS BULLDOG PLANS

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Started 11 years ago by Rowen

Help with identification

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Started 11 years ago by carl10r

PERKASA ANCHOR CHAIN ARRANGEMENT

“Hi I also used superglue on my Perkasa anchor chain only a couple of drops, that's over 12 months ago and still holding firm.”

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11 years ago by Peter501

Started 11 years ago by lesfac

“a websearch dragged up a few results http://modelshipbuilder.com/page.php?26 http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/1/5/7/3/5/a4577619-68-OrigSheet_01…”

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11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by chrishenwood

“I have just had a look on there web site they have a good selection & not badly priced thanks for the info”

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11 years ago by Northumbrian

Started 11 years ago by Northumbrian

Blackpool Model Boat show

“Ian give me the lakes anytime we love Keswick”

11 years ago by Northumbrian

Started 11 years ago by Dave J

pool to test submarine

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Started 11 years ago by hooper

Does anyone know. . . . . . . .

“Hello Nichola, My email is (Email Removed - PM Only) Hope you have got settled now and I look forward to seeing the yacht photos. Cheers”

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11 years ago by Oldtimer

Started 12 years ago by Oldtimer

First Boat--First Project -- Sea Queen Restoration

“Looking good, Carl. I had to add splash rails to my hull along the chine join to prevent water entering the cockpit area. Dave”

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11 years ago by Dave M

Started 11 years ago by carl10r

Another RAF H.S.L

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Started 11 years ago by carl10r

“A bit more done just a few more hours prep then ready for sealer”

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11 years ago by watsy106

Started 12 years ago by watsy106

straight running

“"...I suspect the rules committee would burn much midnight oil to ban such attempts. it could be argued that the GPS signals are received by all boats and mi…”

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11 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 11 years ago by Haverlock

“Hi Haverlock Many thanks for that info. SAMS Models always come up with new ideas and I would certainly be interested in an EDF unit as a replacement for Jet…”

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11 years ago by boaty

Started 11 years ago by boaty

The best small racing yacht?

“HI Robo177, Good idea the suggestion by Zippy, to purchase from Howes models as completed build is good if you are unsure of building the Micro Magic yoursel…”

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11 years ago by felix

Started 11 years ago by Robo177

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Started 11 years ago by dragon

Motors for a Robbe San Diego

“The prop is a Graupner 2318.33. Carbon Hydropeller 33mm, 46mm pitch. No idea why I fitted that it's so long ago but was used with brushed motor, and it works…”

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11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by sharpy1071

Help with SEA QUEEN.

“HI Dave, Yes its a TRITON, the kit was started in 1971 by the previous owners father who sadly died last year and his family donated it to me to hopefully fi…”

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11 years ago by Colin H

Started 11 years ago by Colin H

Plywood delamination

“HI Andy That's not good news but you when you have a feeling and then wish you'd never pressed confirm purchase - that was me last night and you've confirmed…”

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11 years ago by neilmc

Started 11 years ago by neilmc

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Started 11 years ago by Fogbound

Hants and Dorset HSL

“Hey there I know the boat, I've not got one but a few folks have. There's two things you can do Carl? One you can buy a rudder from a model shop, they come i…”

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11 years ago by Damon

Started 11 years ago by carl10r

CLUB 500 BOATS SHAFTS SEIZING

“Hi, At the moment I am relocating my hobby room, grown out of my old one, but will strip it, test the shaft, clean it and replace with oil as soon as I am ab…”

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11 years ago by HoweGY177

Started 11 years ago by HoweGY177

Choosing a lifeboat kit

“I can vouch for that, I have just started building a speedline 1/16 severn a bit of head scratching on the building of the internal parts, the plans and inst…”

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11 years ago by timbo999

Started 11 years ago by lesfac

“Must admit the issue with my latest boat has only occurred since I took it off a spectrum dx6 set and onto a dx5 as I use it as a rescue boat. I'll have a go…”

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11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Peter501

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Started 11 years ago by ColinT

MGB 81 71ft 6 Motor Gun Boat Plans Wanted

“Don't worry folks I found a set , but pls let me know any links to detail armaments etc”

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11 years ago by Dave Kershaw

Started 11 years ago by Dave Kershaw

“HI Damon Hope your hol went well. LiPo batteries are intolerant of overcharge and under charge. Both events cause irreversible chemical changes internally an…”

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11 years ago by Dave M

Started 11 years ago by Damon

“Try this link .Adrians Figures produce the old George Turner figures. They may need customising for what you want but paint and filler can create miracles ht…”

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11 years ago by jeremy

Started 11 years ago by randhbarker

Model Boat Convention 2015

“I made the trip from Doncaster as it boasted that there would be many trade stalls attending! While there was many clubs displaying some fantastic models. Ho…”

11 years ago by happysailor

Started 11 years ago by Dave M

Advice wanted to help our group stay within the Law!

“Very useful info will certainly look into it, thank you.”

11 years ago by HoweGY177

Started 11 years ago by HoweGY177

“Many thanks Andy, Your info helped me find the lake on a google map so I should be able to find you maybe on a Sunday. Regards Paul.”

11 years ago by Tall Paul

Started 11 years ago by andy_mart

Model Boat Convention At Haydock

“Excellent show as always. Thanks to Jean and all who made it success”

11 years ago by dragon

Started 12 years ago by MAXTON

Balsa wood, lite ply

“Try Balsa Cabin, their prices are brilliant. Their phone numbers are in Model Boat mags.”

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11 years ago by atlong

Started 11 years ago by Vickers1979

Fitting set to Graupner whale boat RAU IX

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Started 11 years ago by keboland

“If I could add, the mesh guards I used in full size comprised a mesh about 6mm wide x about 50mm long (each hole) and the wire was about 2mm dia. This mesh w…”

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11 years ago by cenbeth

Started 11 years ago by Ygagnon

FESTOOL UNPLUGGED TOUR 2014

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Started 11 years ago by Damon

Has any member fitted a depth sounder

“since carp anglers seem to turn up throw in their gear then sit around for, it seems, days waiting for a bite I guess a bait boat is one way of passing the t…”

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11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by impartit

Crash Tender Shaft Installation

“HI Avenger I think you may have helped me last time in identifying the issue of a misaligned tube as I remember and used the 'cornflake box' solution%uD83D%u…”

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11 years ago by neilmc

Started 11 years ago by neilmc

“Thanks, as I only have light smearing guess best to leave alone!”

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11 years ago by Rowen

Started 11 years ago by Rowen

Caldercraft Sir Kay Round Table Class Minesweeper - drawings

“Thank you for this information; probably should have asked Cornwall MB first; they are very helpful. Apologies for not replying sooner.”

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11 years ago by saltysnogbad

Started 11 years ago by saltysnogbad