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Motor Size for Vliestroom, Model Slipway Buoy Vssel
“These motors push the boat along so fast, Way above any scale speed I would say, To the point of almost comical, I will take the motor out soon and look at t…”
13 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by mbthepilot
Started 11 years ago by mbthepilot
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TOYS for BOYS
Event
“hi You all mist a good all round event on a warm sunny day even had a large pond to sail in. thanks to all who organised the event enjoyed my day THANKS”
AUG 8 2015
11 years ago by dragon
Started 12 years ago by MAXTON
Robbe Düsseldorf
“I sent you a PM as hotmail no likee your address Note I sent 2 as I goofed with mine”
6 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by camyaj
Started 11 years ago by Derek
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RNLB TYNE CLASS
“I did mail you on here with my email if you want to cn ontct me directly shes finished now”
6 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by SandSerin
Started 11 years ago by Rowen
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Help with flags
“Hi I usually attach my flags to rope thread and provide a fixing at the top of the mast/pole and secure to a cleat near the base of the mast/pole. it will lo…”
2 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by Dave M
Started 11 years ago by randhbarker
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Mutual MBS
Event
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SEP 27 2015
Started 11 years ago by ColinT
Adolph Bermolph
“You got a tube with the prop shaft inside, all the other tubesinside are to do with the water cannons, you should have a small water pump to suck up the wate…”
6 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by Vickers1979
Started 11 years ago by gizmo
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Diagonal planking
“Thanks David. I'll give a try and see how it works on Liteply. All the best, Edward.”
18 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by cenbeth
Started 11 years ago by cenbeth
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Friends & Family Day
Event
“Attended the Friends & Family day would have been an excellent event but the weather put a damper on it, my boat got waterlogged so after about an hour and h…”
JUL 26 2015
11 years ago by keithmoss
Started 11 years ago by froggyt996
Most aerokits plans legal
“The wood window frames did not have the centre piece on my model either. I used thick acrylic that goes flush to the outer frame and the outer metal frame is…”
7 posts 1 like
11 years ago by Dave M
Started 16 years ago by Peter HS93
7 1
Colwyn Bay Regatta
Event
“Thanks to all for a great day and many thanks to the Lady's who kept us all in tea and cakes.”
JUL 19 2015
11 years ago by dragon
Started 12 years ago by MAXTON
CMM HIGH POINT REGATTA
Event
“Had a great regatta. Weather cooperated, hot but dry, about 25 boats competing. Many spectators watched and asked questions. Everyone looking forward to next…”
JUL 12 2015
11 years ago by brokey2
Started 11 years ago by brokey2
Weymouth & Portland MBC Open Fun Day
Event
“Sailed with these guys a couple of times last year when down on hols, they made myself and the wife very welcolme, Mark”
JUL 11 2015
11 years ago by jarvo
Started 11 years ago by chrislang
radar motors
“Speed control units (particularly ones that work off back-emf sensing) tend to be poor at producing low speeds. Brushless motors are a classic example. PWM c…”
9 posts 1 like
11 years ago by DodgyGeezer
Started 11 years ago by Vickers1979
9 1
beam trawler ?
“hooray.....after much searching on internet I have found the info I wanted. my model trawler is the Caldercraft Model of the " CELIA ", and seems she is very…”
7 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by coleybloke
Started 11 years ago by coleybloke
7 0
How to sail yachts
“Thanks Dave, Sorry for delay in reply, but had problems trying to send replies. Of the 3 R/C sailing boats I now have. I can only see the working part of the…”
3 posts 1 like
11 years ago by Colin H
Started 11 years ago by Colin H
3 1
Alvaston Pirates Model Boat Club Regatta
Event
“here's our the photos from our regatta, enjoy http://alvastonpiratesmodelboatclub.co.uk/regatta%202015.html”
JUN 7 2015
11 years ago by timgarrod
Started 11 years ago by timgarrod
Spray rails
“HI Dave Thanks for taking the time to reply to my query, yes you are correct I will be using a brushless 2200 C3 Lipo so not a lot of weight. Your advise wil…”
3 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by Peter501
Started 11 years ago by Peter501
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Bury Marine Gala Day
Event
“Well done to Bury Club and its members, for a great open day especially Ann the bacon butty lady, look forward to seeing you all at our bring and buy on 27th…”
JUN 28 2015
11 years ago by ColinT
Started 11 years ago by slinger
Figure
“Thanks mark.”
5 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by Vickers1979
Started 11 years ago by Vickers1979
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Starter boat plans
“...Would like to build a tug maybe a oil tanker or some sort of working vessel I live in e. Port as for cost I haven't got a clue to how much this hobby woul…”
8 posts 4 likes
11 years ago by DodgyGeezer
Started 11 years ago by georgeo5664
8 4
Boats In the Park
Event
“Could only go on Saturday, met up with friends, took lots of photo's of the boats, and enjoyed running my "Ten Cents" Tugboat. I was also able to photograph …”
MAY 30 2015
11 years ago by Alex
Started 11 years ago by Trillium
boats of Interest
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1 post 0 likes
Started 11 years ago by hammer
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Panet T5
“Thanks for your replies will have a look on their web sites”
4 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by Colsie334
Started 11 years ago by Colsie334
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Rivarama
“Can not open file, can you send it to (Email Removed - PM Only)”
2 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by joman
Started 12 years ago by Gianluigirc
2 0
TYNNE CLASS LIFEBOAT INTERIOR
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1 post 0 likes
Started 11 years ago by Rowen
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How to get / who has plans?
“HI there I have a set of plans for a RAF RSL you can view the boat on my pages under Roy McCluskey. It is not a difficult boat to build either. Kind regards Roy”
2 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by McCluskey
Started 17 years ago by badgertansley
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Model Water Skier
“HI all fly fishing line might be worth a try as the line dose seem to have some buoyancy to it, and would look like rope.”
5 posts 3 likes
11 years ago by Vickers1979
Started 12 years ago by chrislang
5 3
CADMA Northern Model Boat Show
Event
“Great event plenty to see and lots of trader's, good size car park with helpful air cadets to assist,”
JUN 6 2015
11 years ago by ColinT
Started 11 years ago by apb55
East Midlands Lifeboat Day
Event
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JUN 7 2015
Started 11 years ago by froggyt996
RAF FIRE LAUNCH
“HI Dave Many Thanks for the info. I have had a look at the posts in the build section and they are great I will be up loading photos in the build section soo…”
3 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by chriso
Started 11 years ago by chriso
3 0
brede lifeboat
“thanks guys' will take your advice and make a few phone calls , Keith”
4 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by rcboatman
Started 11 years ago by rcboatman
4 0
Cash Tender
“Yes it looks like you have a good basic fireboat to start with ,on this site there is always some good advice to help build it.”
6 posts 3 likes
11 years ago by tidtug
Started 11 years ago by PeterDavidson
6 3
nowhere to sail
“HI and welcome First sorry this is a little late but missed your post up till now, Yes we at Bury model boat club are a nice friendly bunch " I think " it's …”
7 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by Peter501
Started 11 years ago by hutchinson
7 0
Waves, Wings and Wheels Scale Model Show
Event
“A great day was had by all, plenty to see and interact with. Flying display by the helicopter group,steam trains steam traction engines team boats(static). G…”
MAY 24 2015
11 years ago by DennisRobotham
Started 11 years ago by NeilHodson
Beale Park Model Boat Fun Weekend
Event
“Yes a good show of boats some really well made.There were lots of boats on the water as well.but only four traders and they were having a very lean time. The…”
MAY 23 2015
11 years ago by tidtug
Started 12 years ago by bassman
Billing boats
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1 post 0 likes
Started 11 years ago by coastguard418
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Brass Fittings
“Thanks for taking the trouble to respond. I think I shall be using this method. Richard”
4 posts 1 like
11 years ago by randhbarker
Started 11 years ago by randhbarker
4 1
Visit last Sunday
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1 post 0 likes
Started 11 years ago by Stour-boy
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Castle class Frigate - HMS Harlech Castle
“Cenbeth, I've had very mixed results using cyno on brass even when roughening the surface. Davem, Thanks for the pics, thats a good looking model.”
4 posts 0 likes
11 years ago by swanee
Started 11 years ago by swanee
4 0

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