Bending 7/32” tubing

“hi mate, have a look around a plumbing or air con suppliers l have a small set of copper pipe benders that will bend pipe from 3/8 id down to 1/8 if all else…”

7 posts 28 likes

2 years ago by jimdogge

Started 2 years ago by champdriver

7 28

Fibreglassing a wooden hull

“Hi Duncan, my wife tells me I talk too much, seems like I type too much as well! Roy”

24 posts 107 likes

2 years ago by roycv

Started 2 years ago by DuncanP

24 107

Sea rover cabin cruiser

“Commodore and Jumpugly thanks for the info about Callie graphics. Len”

49 posts 206 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Started 2 years ago by Schmango

49 206

Best agent to bond PETG

“Railings are next”

4 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

4 18

M V Colombus

“Any info on the MV Columbus?”

2 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by vc killer

Started 2 years ago by Wcmbc

2 3

Ra Inga IV at the pond

“Hi Rogal, they are all excellent photos, you did well to share them but the one I commented on has a peculiarity. We immediately realize that it is a scale m…”

18 posts 112 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

18 112

Fairey huntsman

“Good that you mentioned Overlander as they are my go to motor for my builds and was the one I was going to recommend. The 47" Huntsman 31 is a quite big and …”

4 posts 17 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by Wez

4 17

Fairey huntsman 47 restoration

“Did see that knight for sale and was going to go then but jill had to have another operation so never made it down shame as would love to see one up close an…”

11 posts 61 likes

2 years ago by Wez

Started 2 years ago by Wez

11 61

Fairey huntsman

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 14 likes

Started 2 years ago by Wez

1 14

Square rigger

“Yessir, pix please.”

3 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by Wcmbc

3 3

Glue

“I have good results using BSI Medium Set CA glue, and since Balsam is very porous, I would use a quick shot (spray) of Accelerator (kicker), on the Balsa, th…”

11 posts 27 likes

2 years ago by GregHiltz

Started 2 years ago by PeterS6

11 27

Fairey humtsman 47 anchor

“Jonathan, Such a response makes my day Glad I hit the spot. PS The bill for the therapy is in the post”

7 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 2 years ago by Wez

7 24

Fairey huntsman 47

“Think I’ve found the one I like the most at Sussex’s model centre and think it’s the correct size”

4 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by Wez

Started 2 years ago by Wez

4 29

Bending small brass tubing

“I use lots of K & S brass in my models. To soften the tubing for bending (aneal) I heat it with a small propane torch. The brass "work hardens" after it is b…”

11 posts 67 likes

2 years ago by Commodore-H

Started 2 years ago by PhilH

11 67

Steam tugboat tow hooks

“Not knowing what - if anything she towed, I can only surmise that she was built that way before her assignment to that duty station.”

5 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by Peejay

Started 2 years ago by Robin Stobbs

5 16

Fairey huntsman

“Thanks for the help guys kayley just sent email from SLEC and pic of diagram where everything goes just got to print off now as can’t share pic with you in c…”

11 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by Wez

Started 2 years ago by Wez

11 24

Fairey huntsman

“Yes the bend at the bow is pretty sharp. On other builds I've had the join at the bow but with the Huntsman 31 I found it better to have joins down the sides…”

9 posts 48 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by Wez

9 48

Lady Jane

“Hi Andy that sounds good I will PM you to discuss”

4 posts 12 likes

2 years ago by mturpin013

Started 2 years ago by mturpin013

4 12

Kyosho RC Boats ....

“Here on Long Island, New York the use of petrol powered anything RC is prohibited almost everywhere. There is one exception that I know of which is a organiz…”

14 posts 88 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Started 2 years ago by Tyke1405

14 88

Easily sand perfect circles

“Hi Commodore, very clever, certainly thinking outside the square. I have one that combines a belt (didn't make it bought it) and it was great to use when fit…”

7 posts 25 likes

2 years ago by IanL1

Started 2 years ago by Commodore-H

7 25

3D printer choice?

“LewZ, I used "Molotow liquid Chrome", but also have "Green Stuff World, Chrome Metal". They are Alcohol based, so the pigment lays flat as it dries. Easy to …”

14 posts 57 likes

2 years ago by Olly999

Started 2 years ago by steve-d

14 57

Cutting Wood Into Consistant Thin Strip

“Really excellent , and might you please post any other jigs and good ideasyou might have laying around”

5 posts 36 likes

2 years ago by Hey-You

Started 2 years ago by Commodore-H

5 36

TID (ish)

“Hi Nickthesteam, hard work awaits you. I greatly admire those who know how to restore naval models. I find restoration more difficult than building from scra…”

3 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Nickthesteam

3 20

Comtesse Robbe sail boat

“I think you will find the Speed 400 quite OK for your boat. You can always experiment with the prop size. If the motor gets hot then use a smaller diameter p…”

7 posts 45 likes

2 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 2 years ago by fulmic

7 45

Ra IngaIV mk2Refurb

“Yes I will be blogging what I do, the only brief mods I’ve done so far is to make the internals get at-able. I took her to the pond on wed to see how she sai…”

16 posts 103 likes

2 years ago by Rogal118

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

16 103

Renaming boat!. Unlucky or superstitious

“Looked into this years back when I 'rescued' and old 20ft gaffer from the mud and put her back into commission. She had not name but just opt make sure the g…”

21 posts 96 likes

2 years ago by PirateJohn

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

21 96

How do I bend plywood

“Hi Roy Thanks for your reply, glad I didn't offend you. As far as cleaning brass goes I use this on my classic Rover car on the chrome and it works wonders o…”

15 posts 71 likes

2 years ago by BOATSHED

Started 2 years ago by Raggie

15 71

96th scale type 12 build

“Hey u yes I will get to work on it mean while my other ham radio rig still works. Wa2dlt /1”

10 posts 23 likes

2 years ago by Hhager2

Started 2 years ago by prab1975

10 23

Vinyl cutting machine choice

“cjanik001 - thank you for the detailed reply. I will delve deeper into the Cricut, it does look like a useful machine e.g. for the fiddly wheelhouses and win…”

13 posts 62 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by steve-d

13 62

Severn lifeboat plans

“Here they are. It looks like copies of the original boat plans.”

4 posts 4 likes

2 years ago by Rudy-M

Started 2 years ago by PhilH

4 4

TUG BOAT 686 Anyone have?

“Just placed an order for one. Should be fun and I will post info on the tugboat 686. Shipping is slow and saw that it was shipped”

9 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by RonH

Started 2 years ago by RonH

9 20

Need help in identifying a brushless outboard motor

“Thank you all for your answers. So bottom line is that this is a modified old outmost with a brushless motor added. The best part is that I got it for a very…”

6 posts 15 likes

2 years ago by RonH

Started 2 years ago by RonH

6 15

Out of the box...

“I have half done star fish here in MA and Kingfish at our LA location. Putting Rc in the king as it’s bigger. I’ll get around to it someday”

2 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by Hhager2

Started 2 years ago by jumpugly

2 11

Quick snap on coupling

“Looks like at least two different types. Up to now I make my own miniature barbs mainly for water cooling. I'll need to look for some of these when I get to …”

11 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by hermank

11 29

Coast Guard 47 MLB 1:16 scale build

“Help please looking for some lights that I can add Pico nano led's to. for these type of lights thank you”

8 posts 38 likes

2 years ago by bruce1946

Started 2 years ago by bruce1946

8 38

Painting a Fibre Glass hull

“I agree with Greg's preparation system. The abrasion is vital to get good paint adhesion, even if it hurts to loose that lovely gloss gelcoat finish. It is t…”

8 posts 35 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by merchant67

8 35

Operating Hinged Door/Hatch

“Update: Working hinges now on my Springer #4 (USACOE stoplog tug). The pilot house has a working door to see the detailed interior. The lower door (hatch) is…”

25 posts 90 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by LewZ

25 90

Bruce's question1946.

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

1 2

Mobile marine models

“No complaints here. I have their Tollman semi kit, all top quality materials and fittings, yes, the white metal fittings need a little fettling, but that app…”

3 posts 13 likes

2 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 2 years ago by Westwind

3 13

mascotte...pilot cutter

“Maybe this can help get you on the right sea lane Jacks. Cheers, Doug https://prints.rmg.co.uk/products/lines-rigging-plan-for-yacht-cariad-1904-ex-bristol-c…”

2 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 2 years ago by jacks

2 3