Vintage Hitec Speed Controller

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Started 1 year ago by Rockbag

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Pats QoD 18/07/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“I would agree with most of that”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Member's Harbor List in Incomplete on Cell Phone

Website Related

“Lew then I am stumped”

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1 year ago by EdW

Started 1 year ago by LewZ

4 8

Pats QOD 16/07/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“Sorry Pat I have to correct you on the description of the Alexander von Humboldt. Your original picture shows the first AvH which was decommissioned around 2…”

16 posts 45 likes

1 year ago by JockScott

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

16 45

ESC For Twin Screwed Boats

Hobby Chit Chat

“The only difference with my dual motor installation is the switch. You show a double pole switch. I use separate switches for each ESC as mine usually come p…”

14 posts 79 likes

1 year ago by LewZ

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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2025 "Legacy of the Lakes" Boat show in Alexandria, MN

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“Thanks for sharing these DW!!!!!!! They are Da' Bomb!!!!!!!!!!”

7 posts 41 likes

1 year ago by jumpugly

Started 1 year ago by DWBrinkman

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Where do you build your models?

Hobby Chit Chat

“robbob, Nice clean, well organized workspace well done. This kind of shop will lead to great models”

73 posts 498 likes

1 year ago by Commodore-H

Started 1 year ago by Wolle

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Rum Runner Website

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“Does anyone have a good electronic set of drawings for an Unlimited class hydro, 1950s or 1960s Shovelnose.”

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1 year ago by EdW

Started 1 year ago by EdW

2 0

Ville Class Tugboats

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 1 year ago by Ronald

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Differential thrust for brushless motors

RC & Electrics

“Many transmitters could have mixing as an option anyway but if not then: if you arrange for the mixing to be done at the receiver end and before the esc conn…”

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1 year ago by roycv

Started 1 year ago by ToraDog

2 2

What Next???

General Resources

“does it need a lifejacket or a seatbelt?”

3 posts 4 likes

1 year ago by RossM

Started 1 year ago by Ronald

3 4

Looking For New Models

Hobby Chit Chat

“Having built a number of boats in different styles and getting on in years I have given this some thought as well. I have some partially built ones I would l…”

8 posts 35 likes

1 year ago by LewZ

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

8 35

Lines plan

Building Related

“Thankyou Ronald...now i seem to recall something called "lofting"”

8 posts 26 likes

1 year ago by RodC

Started 1 year ago by Trillium

8 26

ESC

Hobby Chit Chat

“Yeah, only one. When I said smoked, really! It looked like I had a smoke generator on board. Lew”

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1 year ago by LewZ

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

9 34

A particularly good study on the loss of the HMS Hood

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Started 1 year ago by jumpugly

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Pat QoD 13/07/25

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“Right Shippers Here are the correct answers:- 1. FOST - Flag Officer Sea Training 2. FOD - Is Foreign Object Debris 3. Swinging the Lead - In this context - …”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 14/07/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“Well done to Doug - Exactly the correct answer”

6 posts 7 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QOD 15/07/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“Hello Shipmates and budding Master Mind Winners Here are the answers Part 1 1. Bumkins are structure that protrude normally from the stern of a sailing ship …”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

7 3

Authentic operation for z-drives

RC & Electrics

“Chum444, looking at your harbor it looks like you have quite a lot of experience with Korts and z-drives. Lew Florida ️, USA ️”

26 posts 84 likes

1 year ago by LewZ

Started 1 year ago by LewZ

26 84

Clyde Puffer Hull

For Sale/Wanted

“Now Sold Fred”

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1 year ago by Fred

Started 1 year ago by Fred

2 10

Anybody interested in a “Hotdog” of a boat?

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Started 1 year ago by Ronald

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Pat QoD 09/07/25

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“Hello to all ship modelers, and especially those interested in the "human" question of the day. In response to the question: what emergency signal does a gro…”

25 posts 63 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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From 2005

Hobby Chit Chat

“You can buy some of the MFA Motors from Ian at www.components-shop.co.uk . I have just looked at the printed catalogue 2023 which is also on line to download…”

10 posts 40 likes

1 year ago by Steves-s

Started 1 year ago by Ronald

10 40

Pats QoD 11/07/2025

Hobby Chit Chat

“Quite a few years back now we (42 foot yacht) were tied up to the quay at Poole and we espied 2 yachts with white ensigns. We watched as one went aground ign…”

9 posts 20 likes

1 year ago by roycv

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

9 20

Pat QoD 10/07/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“Hi guys, aside from the quick "likes," I'm always late to delve into your topics. You've said it all. I'm far from my books now; I'm a bit helpless relying s…”

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1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

12 14

My US Coast Guard 44 MLB Build

Building Related

“Very nice! Great attention to detail. You have an awesome Coast Guard collection. Dave B”

4 posts 20 likes

1 year ago by DWBrinkman

Started 2 years ago by bruced

4 20

clinker-built boat

Building Related

“modify extended-reach VICEGRIPS to accept your rivet bit tools. You will be able to adjust the tension you need by adjusting the VICEGRIP tension”

9 posts 40 likes

1 year ago by RossM

Started 1 year ago by Willem

9 40

My new toy

Hobby Chit Chat

“I see now Ed. I was having fun with the little Amazon box and the big new toy. Something did not fit right. Looks like lot's of fun!”

6 posts 22 likes

1 year ago by ToraDog

Started 1 year ago by EdW

6 22

Figures (as in Crew) to Put on your Models

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi. I do a range of crew figures but I'm in South Africa. Shipping would be exorbitant. I charge 2 Pounds per figure (1:32 Scale) unpainted and 5 Pounds per …”

9 posts 26 likes

1 year ago by AlanN

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

9 26

Fête du modélisme à Hermanville 2025

RC & Electrics

“And now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vybSU_9qIs”

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1 year ago by alexandre

Started 1 year ago by alexandre

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Pats QoD 08/07/25

Hobby Chit Chat

“Right Oh Shippers, here goes, 1. Scotman - these are metal plates (normally of a softer metal) on the f'castle of a ship that that anchor chain or to give it…”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

10 35

Scratch Built Hard Chine Yacht

For Sale/Wanted

“Please please STOP EMAILS SIVK AND FED UP OF SEEING THEM JOHN EDWAEDS MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY 2 YRS AGO THANK YOU”

5 posts 14 likes

1 year ago by jonny

Started 1 year ago by Rockbag

5 14

Hull construction and sheathing (the art of)

Building Related

“That is good news Roy.”

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1 year ago by ChrisF

Started 1 year ago by roycv

22 123

Maxwell Hemmens GRP hulls

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 1 year ago by mturpin013

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My latest "Boat" project

Non-Hobby Chat

“100% awesome DW!!!! And I agree, our Lake Board (my wife Mary is a member) would not accept the diving board for precisely the reason you mentioned.”

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1 year ago by jumpugly

Started 1 year ago by DWBrinkman

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Pats QoD 04/07/2025

Non-Hobby Chat

“Crushers, member of the Regulating Branch and I assume grinders are those with a penchant for hard work..”

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1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 7/07/25

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“Pat in ancient Greece an obol was put in the mouths of the deceased to pay the ferryman of Hades: Charon. Now I'm sure someone will want to reproduce Charon'…”

9 posts 19 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

9 19

Navy Day at KMBC

Hobby Chit Chat

“Beautiful pictures, EdW, thanks for sharing.”

6 posts 24 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by EdW

6 24

Tails Of Wo

Hobby Chit Chat

“Some very nice model there”

5 posts 11 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

5 11

Movie Night.

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“It was!”

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1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by Nickthesteam

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