Swordsman or Huntsman?

“As DodgyGeezer says the model in question is an Aerokits Swordsman with an aft cabin under the deck - others versions had an aft cabin with a higher roof jus…”

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7 years ago by ChrisF

Started 7 years ago by billhook301

5 7

Thames Barge Plan Kitty

“Hi MAGAZINE AVAILABLE FROM E BAY CHEERS”

16 posts 4 likes

7 years ago by TOWN3810

Started 7 years ago by wmbc40

16 4

Model boat w gas motor/nitro

“If you use a fuel that has castor oil rather than synthetic you can say its organic!”

4 posts 1 like

7 years ago by Haverlock

Started 7 years ago by Aekaraaek

4 1

Bayou Belle plans

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Started 7 years ago by retirement-hobby

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eezebilt site

“Glad you like it! Have you tried the associated Taycol, Marinecraft and Old Boats sites as well?”

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8 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 8 years ago by jacko

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3D nozzles

“Looks good but I haven't yet invested in a printer, I'm not sure about the technology, does it take away the process of modelling? just a thought to provoke …”

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8 years ago by mturpin013

Started 8 years ago by onetenor

2 2

Rib Moulding

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Started 8 years ago by onetenor

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Are these any good

“One thing to perhaps change is to run the small drills slower. I know the usual wisdom says to run at high RPM but without a high feed in rate to with it, th…”

19 posts 8 likes

8 years ago by gerritv

Started 8 years ago by onetenor

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Free plans

“The same plans are many years here http://www.svensons.com/boat/ That are all Plans from "Science and Mechanics", "Boat Builder Handbook" and other very old …”

2 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by Dampfgerd

Started 8 years ago by bednall

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Allen Screw Removal

“I know it is a long shot but what you need is a spark eroder. Regards, Nick.”

15 posts 9 likes

8 years ago by nick

Started 8 years ago by onetenor

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Metal sanding plates

“Hi mike wow l think l will have to give your sanding sheets a try my perma grit tools were £20 to £30 quid over 20 a go years ago. As in the name of my boats…”

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8 years ago by jimdogge

Started 8 years ago by Nonsuch

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Mini lathe

“Aha! You mean the 'Lego Lathe'!! Lotsa blocks you can shove together to make a lathe or milling machine or .... Agree about the motor, not big enough or man …”

6 posts 4 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by onetenor

6 4

PS Waverley

“Justifiably perhaps. I'll keep my head down. Just trying to "look on the bright side." Dumb suggestion deleted. Ciao, Doug”

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8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by Westquay

23 9

Spray paints

“If they are enamels like Plastikote used to be, yes, but as far as I know, Plastikote changed formulae to acrylic, which, if their brush pots were anything t…”

2 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by Westquay

Started 8 years ago by onetenor

2 0

GLMBA

“Who said we were an "average boat club"?? YES - TURKEY dinner !!”

3 posts 1 like

8 years ago by brokey2

Started 8 years ago by captaindoug1

3 1

Multi tool Kits

“Just as I thought Thanks. I agree re Hilda tools too. Excellent product although there a various ones. Go for best you can afford.”

5 posts 6 likes

8 years ago by onetenor

Started 8 years ago by onetenor

5 6

Warning

“Great stuff. Thanks for that. I will do as you say on the old oil stone and see. I went to the link you sent. Wonderful information. Got quite lost in it. Ti…”

7 posts 7 likes

8 years ago by NPJ

Started 9 years ago by onetenor

7 7

upgrading Turnigy i6 to 10 channels

“I finally got around to upgrading my Turnigy i6 system from 6 channels to 10 channels today. Happily the firmware update went like a dream and I was able to …”

21 posts 16 likes

8 years ago by robbob

Started 9 years ago by octman

21 16

What transmitter , receiver

“Oh, right. Been hearing the name more and more and wondered what it was. Thanks, Martin”

11 posts 5 likes

8 years ago by Westquay

Started 8 years ago by Nobby-Clark

11 5

Booster nozzle

“My suggestion would be to contact the Kehrer shop directly. They are most likely to answer any of your queries. Looking at the booster nozzle it looks like a…”

2 posts 1 like

8 years ago by reilly4

Started 8 years ago by yiyo94

2 1

Model Wherry hulls

“Just up the road from me too, Boatshed, but too expansive. I wonder where he got his hulls from. I used to have 2 GRP wherries too and I sold them round here…”

6 posts 1 like

8 years ago by Westquay

Started 9 years ago by Westquay

6 1

Newbie radio control question

“I have the 9xR Pro from Turnigy. at the price I payed for it was so good, it is very light in the hand and all the controls just full to hand also I found it…”

17 posts 6 likes

8 years ago by Fred

Started 8 years ago by GerryD

17 6

Diesel Motors

“Hi Neville Consolidated Chemical Company in Victoria list it as one of their items, try email them !!!! Canabus”

4 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by canabus

Started 8 years ago by niftynev

4 0

Joffre plans

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Started 8 years ago by thepirate

1 0

Passenger old GA plans

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Started 8 years ago by Lussino

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Plans and Inspiration ;-)

“Hi Again, just discovered that if you copy the second link into your browser it will work! Although on the MB site it is not shown as a link, odd Try it, it'…”

4 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by RNinMunich

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Denatured Alcohol

“Nitro methane and Methanol won't become Nitro-Glycerine. That is Nitric acid and Glycerine. Different animals altogether. The fuel mix might become sensitive…”

70 posts 105 likes

9 years ago by onetenor

Started 9 years ago by octman

70 105

New build

“Thank you Gascogne - very useful advice and encouragement too. I will take all on board ( if you pardon the pun) and keep in touch.”

3 posts 2 likes

9 years ago by Baggie

Started 9 years ago by Baggie

3 2

new model of boat

“There is a club in Edinburgh (listed on this site), it uses inverleith pond. I would suggest you contact them, find out when they meet, find out who sails th…”

3 posts 0 likes

9 years ago by AndyG009

Started 9 years ago by indulgecatering

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Water and Grease................

“Thanks for that. I have picked up one or two references elsewhere that coating all connections made in wiring and servo connections is a good precaution. Als…”

5 posts 2 likes

9 years ago by NPJ

Started 9 years ago by NPJ

5 2

update

“Hi Dave Thank you very much problem solved.”

3 posts 0 likes

9 years ago by dragon

Started 9 years ago by dragon

3 0

Most dependable battery

“I guess it all depends on the care and feeding of your battery pack with regards to its longevity and performance. Thank you for your replies.”

4 posts 1 like

9 years ago by CaptLarry

Started 9 years ago by CaptLarry

4 1

Prop Shaft Angle

“The steeper the angle lowers the bow at speed. A shallow angle raises the bow. Sid”

3 posts 2 likes

9 years ago by sidley70

Started 9 years ago by AndyG009

3 2

Billings accessories

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Started 9 years ago by AllenA

1 0

Free model boat books

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Started 9 years ago by none

1 0

Model Engineer 12th July 1962 Scale Speed

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Started 9 years ago by AllenA

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RAF fIRE TENDER MAST DETAILS ??

“I left the propshaft and that was that never put a lot of detail to it as I wanted to sail it But plenty of time to do it all again in the winter”

17 posts 3 likes

9 years ago by none

Started 9 years ago by none

17 3

Model Engineer December 1962

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Started 9 years ago by AllenA

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Model Engineer 17th Jan 1952

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Started 9 years ago by AllenA

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Propshaft Bearings

“I heartily agree As a Newbee with brushless motors I asked for some advice for a setup for my Sea Scout. The 'electronic ink' was scarcely dry and I got the …”

20 posts 19 likes

9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 9 years ago by AllenA

20 19