Countess of Bredalane/Kempock

“This Countess of Bredalbane 1936 was built to replace a smaller vessel of the same name . This Countess was built for the Caledonian steam packet Co by Willi…”

7 posts 26 likes

3 years ago by marky

Started 3 years ago by mcewen27

7 26

Toured the Alexander Henry a former Icebreaker

“Morning Ron. Flower Class Corvettes by John Lambert and Les Brown. Readily available from Lots of outlets including Amazon or EBay. It’s an absolute gem of a…”

14 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

14 38

Saw this tug yesterday in Sault Ste Marie. Ontario

“Some super photos there. Great to see all the detail for real. They make me feel I'd like to get modelling it straight away.”

8 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

8 21

Looking for a lake…

“Thanks for the suggestions folks. Will try the canal as that seems to be a location mentioned in the link that was also suggested. Cheers again.”

4 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Trident73

Started 3 years ago by Trident73

4 6

Shapecraft fret saw model 1000

“The blades I have one-sided teeth and have tried pressuring wood against the blade but to no effect -even if the blade was cylindrical I can't see it would m…”

8 posts 15 likes

3 years ago by TonyAsh

Started 3 years ago by TonyAsh

8 15

Robbe Smaradg

“Hi all, thankyou for your contributions. Dave 976, l think your right that the parts are bespoke to Robbe also all have said its a good idea. l cant see it b…”

10 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by jimdogge

Started 3 years ago by jimdogge

10 20

Crosby

“Let us know if any progress is made with the repairs to the model boating lake at Crosby Kevin. I am a member of the Southport club and it would be nice to h…”

3 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by zooma

Started 3 years ago by flaxbybuck

3 4

Fantastic scenery

“Michel bon soir I have put it on you tube but my computer knowledge……… I must check how I can let our builders on this forum enjoy the film”

10 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by hermank

10 21

Does anybody knows where is “Mastman”?

“johnf Thanks for that information. I will use that link to see if by any chance I could get in touch with him. Jul”

4 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by chugalone100

Started 3 years ago by chugalone100

4 7

Mothers Day

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 3 years ago by River Rat

1 2

Can anybody lend some insight about this boat?

“Neither did I Dave To quote the great Sir Michael Caine- "Not many people know that!" I found that plans are available, and full size boats, but no kits Chee…”

13 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 4 years ago by DWBrinkman

13 20

Free MTB at estate sale ina display case

“Rod Yellow tube is odd isn’t it? It might be where a stuffing box could be added, whatever it is, the prop doesn’t seem to turn.”

16 posts 39 likes

3 years ago by Ronald

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

16 39

Severn class life boat

“Thanks all for your help , they are all really useful with lots of info I can use. I will let you know how I get on.”

6 posts 12 likes

3 years ago by RonBMK2

Started 3 years ago by RonBMK2

6 12

Edina Model Yach Club Annual Spring Breakfast

“I quite agree. A nice way to start the season. Such a shame that our club no longer serves breakfasts !”

4 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by DWBrinkman

4 14

Hire of remote controlled boats

“We have RC bumper boats and our own mobile swimming pool that can be setup though we are based up in Scotland so will need to check if it's viable for the tr…”

2 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by HappyHaggis

Started 3 years ago by Gunilla

2 4

1st competition for electro 2023

“Flaxbybuck How can a youngster say So much wisdom!!! What Will you be when you are a bit older ?!”

3 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by hermank

3 4

Bauer Modelle issue

“I bought, in Germany, some schottel drives from them, no problems. What I learned from parts I ordert in England is that customs is difficult and taxes have …”

8 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by Willem

Started 3 years ago by Westwind

8 17

First electro Modelboat competition of 2034

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 3 years ago by hermank

1 2

NARA Plans

“This NARA link probably be posted under the Plans & Docs part of this forum. Lew Florida, USA”

4 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by ToraDog

4 6

Source of plans

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 6 likes

Started 3 years ago by ToraDog

1 6

Josway Focus 2/3

“Thanks for the help. I will try the DF 95 bearings, the DF 65 definitely do not fit. However, the local supplier is out of stock.”

8 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by BobbyN

Started 3 years ago by BobbyN

8 2

Adding to your own blog

“Michel-C every time i see a remark of you i must laugh with your captain Haddock logo”

4 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by mturpin013

4 6

Marine Modelling International Magazine

“Hi Neil. Sarik Hobbies sell the plan and article so I must have had it at some point but can't for the life of me find it. You could try calling Sarik and as…”

3 posts 3 likes

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 3 years ago by neilw

3 3

Insight please

“It looks to me that someone was trying to make it look like the Cutty Sark, I agree with RNinMunich, that the transom looks wrong, BUT what you can see of th…”

9 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by luckyduck

Started 3 years ago by AndyN

9 25

Socialising at the lake

“A familiar scene. Old men, huddled up, hands in pockets, dreaming of warmer weather. It is the same in Britain although we have been sailing all through the …”

4 posts 9 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by hermank

4 9

Fairey Marine.

“It's a good video that one Colin. Another favourite of mine is 'Ride the white horses'.”

4 posts 19 likes

3 years ago by Madwelshman

Started 3 years ago by Colin H

4 19

Pt boats.

“THEY WERE EXPENDABLE is available on AMAZON, I purchased it recently...FLYING LEATHERNECKS on the same DVD”

6 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by Colin H

6 18

A Trip to Windermere Boat Museum

“FYI https://lakelandarts.org.uk/windermere-jetty-museum/whats-on/ Free admission see link, plus 50% off if you have a National Arts Pass.”

10 posts 26 likes

3 years ago by Ronald

Started 4 years ago by CB90

10 26

Nuts & Bolts

“In my experience, don't sweat too much about getting the right thing - there will always be something that you need, which you havent got, and which requires…”

23 posts 107 likes

3 years ago by IanTurk

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

23 107

Media Gallery

“The media gallery was updated yesterday to come in-line with the rest of the site and how posts are displayed. YouTube videos aren’t shown unless clicked int…”

2 posts 5 likes

3 years ago by fireboat

Started 3 years ago by philcaretaker

2 5

Gailforce 9 at the lake today

“Hi Herman, And when we add the 1\12 or 1\24th scale factor, the effect of high winds on our comparatively tiny models is even greater! I sometimes wonder why…”

2 posts 5 likes

3 years ago by johnf

Started 3 years ago by hermank

2 5

Very sad news Martin555

“Bill if you would let the family know Martin meant much to all of us he helped in so many ways.His support went above just modeling he supported us in so man…”

49 posts 992 likes

3 years ago by Newby7

Started 4 years ago by Graham93

49 992

Message Section not working

“Thanks Stephen (Fireboat) It's that time of the year when Microsoft choose to release a raft of "improvements" which results in most other software having to…”

11 posts 19 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 4 years ago by dave976

11 19

Transport to and from water

“Thanks for all the recommendations. I've purchased the one Nick has recommended. It's spot on and looks ideal for camping too Thanks to everyone again”

6 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by HappyHaggis

Started 4 years ago by HappyHaggis

6 5

Finding Somewhere To Sail?

“Roycv, ya sound like a wise man…. Perhaps years of wisdom.”

33 posts 105 likes

4 years ago by cdnfurball

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

33 105

Allan asked about a tugboat

“Ron, thanks for the link on the tugs Len”

3 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

3 5

Aeronaut's Yacht Bella

“Hi Greg, I know you will inevitably collect far more kits/plans\hulls and projects to build next (an occupational hazard for all model boat fanatics!!) Howev…”

8 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by johnf

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

8 28

help please

“Hi, yes all wood. Thank you so much for your help it gives me something to go on and a starting point. I will keep you in the loop. Again thanks, Andy”

4 posts 14 likes

4 years ago by AndrewD

Started 4 years ago by AndrewD

4 14

Gunfire module

“Martin, Fred, and River Rat, Thank you all for your replies. Martin, yes, that is what I am after. Many Thanks. Fred, I will take a look at your suggestion. …”

5 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by ToraDog

Started 4 years ago by ToraDog

5 5

Panart?

“Auto correct changed Panart to Fanart”

4 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by marky

Started 4 years ago by River Rat

4 5