Question of the day

General Resources

“We might as well get us's to it. With AI, when Terminator Skynet becomes self-aware and launches an attack on us.”

2 posts 6 likes

1 year ago by GARTH

Started 1 year ago by GARTH

2 6

I saw 3 Sailboats come sailing in… this past weekend

Hobby Chit Chat

“This title works much better on 25th. December. Roy”

4 posts 20 likes

1 year ago by roycv

Started 1 year ago by Ronald

4 20

1/72 Revell Scnellboot Conversion

RC & Electrics

“Out of curiosity I looked at that item on Ebay. A lot of pieces, motors (3), brackets, joints, shafts, props, stuffing boxes, rudders, links, arms... all met…”

4 posts 13 likes

1 year ago by LewZ

Started 1 year ago by thadlietz

4 13

Youngsters at the pond

General Resources

“Hermank, I added a couple of additional pictures to the original post, which show more details. If you would like, private message me and I can put you in co…”

6 posts 16 likes

1 year ago by DWBrinkman

Started 1 year ago by hermank

6 16

Santa maria model

General Resources

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 3 likes

Started 1 year ago by CharlesB1

1 3

Still Can’t Believe

For Sale/Wanted

“How about a picture? Maybe a different hull could be modified have another look at the Maxwell Hemmens hulls for sale”

2 posts 2 likes

1 year ago by mturpin013

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

2 2

Southport Club Water - A Green Day

General Resources

“The Southport Club team always keep the site clean and tidy. Algie is something that will sometimes come to still water, but it dosnt stop the water being us…”

3 posts 4 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Started 1 year ago by zooma

3 4

A question for our American shipmates.

Non-Hobby Chat

“The last few weeks we have been working on downsizing and decluttering. As a part of that process, I have been posting stuff we want to purge on Facebook Mar…”

37 posts 152 likes

1 year ago by DWBrinkman

Started 1 year ago by Nickthesteam

37 152

Some pictures of our club

General Resources

“Knightcote Model Boat Club in Warwickshire”

4 posts 17 likes

1 year ago by EdW

Started 1 year ago by EdW

4 17

Simons Town Dockyard

Non-Hobby Chat

“When I lived in South Africa in the 70’s Simon’s Town was used by the British Navy. It is heart breaking to see how that beautiful country has declined.”

2 posts 0 likes

1 year ago by Rockbag

Started 1 year ago by EdW

2 0

Do you recognize this ship?

General Resources

“View from behind. The Poles did a great job.”

4 posts 15 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

4 15

Hand Painting

Building Related

“One of my first jobs was working for my Grandfather’s painting company. At 13 years old I did a ton of high ladder work and was at times was hung in a bosun’…”

23 posts 115 likes

1 year ago by jumpugly

Started 1 year ago by ChrisF

23 115

Pat QoD 31/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

“Nick If I can spread a little mirth and chucklemold () before I shuffle off this mortal coil ... Then my visit wasn't wasted”

16 posts 26 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

16 26

Worrying Email query

Website Related

“Once Eric has picked up your reply I'd remove your email address so it's not in the public domain. Better than that is to Private Message him via clicking on…”

5 posts 6 likes

1 year ago by ChrisF

Started 1 year ago by EricM

5 6

Pats QoD 29/07/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“Well done Doug”

6 posts 5 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

6 5

R N traditions..

Non-Hobby Chat

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 4 likes

Started 1 year ago by Nickthesteam

1 4

Pats QOD 30/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

1 1

Boat RC 1/10 "La Quila" Film Jungle Cruise

RC & Electrics

“Hello Algon, thank you for the compliment. This boat is electric; steam is just an illusion.”

3 posts 10 likes

1 year ago by alexandre

Started 1 year ago by alexandre

3 10

two of my other crayfishing model boats ..

Building Related

“THANKS ...Jumpugly for your great comment's ..”

9 posts 51 likes

1 year ago by GavJ

Started 1 year ago by GavJ

9 51

Pats QOD 28/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi Doug, I don't really understand what trick you're referring to. Go ahead and reveal it; I'll take the risk that everyone knows about it. In fact, if this …”

8 posts 10 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

8 10

Question for Pat and the others as an alternative to AI.

General Resources

“Thank you, Ian, for your expert input on this matter. Personal experiences are very valuable. I'd like to ask you many questions, but I'm afraid of being int…”

14 posts 44 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

14 44

The creature frome the black lagoon RITA RC 1/10

RC & Electrics

“I am sorry that one magazine no longer exists. In many respects they were better than the British ones. Best wishes Tim”

8 posts 32 likes

1 year ago by tim morland

Started 1 year ago by alexandre

8 32

Fairey huntsman

Building Related

“Great job, but you seem to be missing the obligatory test tank.”

3 posts 10 likes

1 year ago by Olly999

Started 1 year ago by Wez

3 10

Sourcing Parts

Hobby Chit Chat

“Sorry should have read all the post just delete Philuk”

10 posts 26 likes

1 year ago by PhilH

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

10 26

Jet/stealth Swan & Multiple ESCs

RC & Electrics

“Many thanks for your reply Eric, will have to keep an eye on Amazon, or maybe just Google it. Cheers, Pete”

7 posts 38 likes

1 year ago by Rookysailor

Started 1 year ago by EricMB

7 38

Pats QOD 22/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

“Just for completeness a sextant can be used for the following as well - a vertical sextant site ie if you know how high an object such as a lighthouse and yo…”

15 posts 32 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

15 32

Research

General Resources

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 1 year ago by Dave Kershaw

1 0

Mixing servos using a 40mhz TX

RC & Electrics

“I like Roycv's suggestion. Also, what radio system and model are you using. If it is a computer radio, you should be able to set up mixes without any additio…”

3 posts 0 likes

1 year ago by ToraDog

Started 1 year ago by EricMB

3 0

prop shafts and tubes

Building Related

“I like your idea for building-up worn or slightly under sized shaft bearings using soft solder Roy. This is not a technique that I have ever tried, but it so…”

6 posts 19 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Started 1 year ago by roycv

6 19

Propulsion; three props or other systems

Hobby Chit Chat

“John; well done! Have you tested it in the water? I like your alignment fixture. I think the hardest part is aligning the shaft in the Kort. I know it is for…”

14 posts 46 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Started 1 year ago by Chum444

14 46

Prop selection for triple (3) props

Building Related

“Thank you all. As to BruceD and Bruce1946 both are me, I have been trying for years to get this corrected and bring all into one and the same person. I have …”

18 posts 73 likes

1 year ago by bruce1946

Started 1 year ago by bruced

18 73

Dry dock

Hobby Chit Chat

“Sorry to hear that, I imagine you were quite a strong group that gave members and public a lot of joy through the years. All the best for the future and I ho…”

4 posts 29 likes

1 year ago by peterd

Started 1 year ago by seafarer

4 29

Warships Only

Hobby Chit Chat

“Short answer HH is 'No'! That particular Exeter as modelled was - HMS Exeter (68) a York-class heavy cruiser launched in 1929. She fought at the River Plate …”

13 posts 62 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

13 62

False ID. HELP needed to Recover Original.

Website Related

“I tested the bobs2 connection from my iPhone by adding some notes and pictures of my Kopy Kommander (Sea Commander) build and testing today and it worked OK,…”

12 posts 43 likes

1 year ago by zooma

Started 1 year ago by zooma

12 43

Round Table Class MineSweeper - After Gun

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi pat. The steps are for AA purposes. Usually in conjunction with a 20mm Oerlikon gun. The lower down the steps the gun crew went, the higher the firing ang…”

5 posts 34 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

5 34

Pats QOD 21/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

“Yes, that's exactly what I meant, but the Italian word "rilevamento" has been translated as "bearing." Essentially, it means that the degrees don't change ev…”

6 posts 11 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

6 11

Pats QOD 19/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi Fellow Sailors The answers as promised:- 1. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the first person to sail single handed none stop around the in June 1968 to April …”

7 posts 3 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

7 3

Pat QoD 17/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

“Right Shipwrecks Here are the answers - I take that as there were no answer or tries at tha answers that nobody has any interest or knowledge of the RNLI so …”

4 posts 1 like

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

4 1

HMS BULLDOG

Non-Hobby Chat

“This time ive up loaded the actual boat made by its commander of both boats in its class all scratch built its 23 inches long and very light twin props and g…”

7 posts 12 likes

1 year ago by Stephen T

Started 1 year ago by Stephen T

7 12

I KNow I have ASked This Before But !!

For Sale/Wanted

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

1 0