Your thoughts please

Building Related

“Thanks for the replies lads, looks like a trip to our local railway shop during the week, Thanks again Alan”

4 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by AlanP

Started 11 years ago by AlanP

4 0

Clothes Hanger Wire !

Building Related

“HI Haverlock Thanks for your time and input. I have given the wire the magnet test an they all respond so as you I'll do a sample and suck it and see. You ha…”

5 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Ballast

Started 11 years ago by Ballast

5 0

Wanted MV Gorgon plan

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Andy if you look at boat plans on ebay find a guy called washburncreek ( real name Kevin Branch) message him he might be able to help you cheers Bob”

2 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Northumbrian

Started 11 years ago by andy_mart

2 0

Conversion of Sea Queen hull to Navy Launch

Building Related

“HI Paul33 I have both a Sea Queen and a Picket boat, the working version of an Admirals Barge. A fellow club member has an Admirals barge and I attach photos…”

4 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Dave M

Started 11 years ago by Paul33

4 0

Spray rails

Building Related

“Thanks cannabis I don't think the commander had the rails on the bottom of the hull like the Swordsman, but I will keep it in mind if it miss behaves on the …”

5 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by AlanP

Started 11 years ago by AlanP

5 0

Getting wiring to be neat

RC & Electrics

“HI Dave It's good to know I'm not alone with those! Edward”

46 posts 28 likes

11 years ago by cenbeth

Started 11 years ago by cenbeth

46 28

72" 6S Brushless Power

RC & Electrics

“HI Paul Glad to hear you are still pushing the limits on speed. Missed your open day last year but hope to make 2016. dave”

18 posts 6 likes

11 years ago by Dave M

Started 11 years ago by saxon5

18 6

USS WILLIAMSBURG

Hobby Chit Chat

“Thanks for your suggestions and the link. Have a couple more leads now I can follow - up.”

3 posts 1 like

11 years ago by Rowen

Started 11 years ago by Rowen

3 1

Uploading photos

Website Related

“Hello again Carsten I had not noticed the PM facilty. roy.verden@gmail.com is my address, thank you very much for taking the trouble to make contact. Best re…”

12 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by roycv

Started 15 years ago by ModelHover

12 8

Site unstable on iPad

Website Related

“HI all, I'm having similar problems on my windows phone, I switch to my pc when I need to post. Thanks Colin.”

15 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Colin H

Started 11 years ago by cenbeth

15 0

MYSTERY HULL

Hobby Chit Chat

“Thanks Dave, Am now going to try and run some plans down for the Williamsburg and if successful, plan on building her using that hull. Will certainly write a…”

3 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by Rowen

Started 11 years ago by Rowen

3 2

HMS BULLDOG PLANS

Hobby Chit Chat

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 11 years ago by Rowen

1 0

Help with identification

Hobby Chit Chat

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1 post 0 likes

Started 11 years ago by carl10r

1 0

PERKASA ANCHOR CHAIN ARRANGEMENT

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi I also used superglue on my Perkasa anchor chain only a couple of drops, that's over 12 months ago and still holding firm.”

4 posts 5 likes

11 years ago by Peter501

Started 11 years ago by lesfac

4 5

Member ranking update

Website Related

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 11 years ago by fireboat

1 0

A POND MODEL

Hobby Chit Chat

“a websearch dragged up a few results http://modelshipbuilder.com/page.php?26 http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/1/5/7/3/5/a4577619-68-OrigSheet_01…”

2 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by chrishenwood

2 0

fittings

Hobby Chit Chat

“I have just had a look on there web site they have a good selection & not badly priced thanks for the info”

4 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Northumbrian

Started 11 years ago by Northumbrian

4 0

Avatar upside down

Website Related

“Thank you both. Now deleted upside down avatar. I'm using an IPad. Looks like I'll need use my PC for this site? But still don't know why it was upside down.…”

4 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by nicholasj

Started 11 years ago by nicholasj

4 2

Blackpool Model Boat show

Event

“Ian give me the lakes anytime we love Keswick”

OCT 17 2015

11 years ago by Northumbrian

Started 11 years ago by Dave J

Stolen Boat

For Sale/Wanted

“Your boat is unbelievably lovely it will certainly stand out wherever it is, somebody should spot it as soon as it is used. Hope you get it back.”

3 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by tidtug

Started 11 years ago by ColinT

3 0

Electrical Connector selection

RC & Electrics

“I opted for the 4mm gold banana connectors as the old multI pole's were showing age. They can be a bit of a pain to solder at times. I now have a block of wo…”

6 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Dave M

6 2

Left Hand props and shafts

Building Related

“You could always use a drive dog fitting that way the prop has no thread. Not needed on a scale boat but often used on high speed models. http://www.cornwall…”

8 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by lesfac

8 0

Sea commander

RC & Electrics

“I don't like to see a thread un finished, so, after a lot of help from Mark and not forgetting Dave I have decided to go down the brushless road with the sam…”

7 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by AlanP

Started 11 years ago by AlanP

7 0

brushless motor

RC & Electrics

“Thanks for ur help Bob many thanks cliff”

8 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by Mataroa

Started 11 years ago by Mataroa

8 2

Wiring Tamiya connectors

RC & Electrics

“Thanks Derek. That's put my mind at rest!”

5 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by cenbeth

Started 11 years ago by cenbeth

5 0

MFA Olympus geared drive

General Resources

“Don't know why I didn't think of SHG, I bought the excellent pusher tug from them for boat rescues, plus other accessories over the years. They may even dire…”

9 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Derek

9 0

pool to test submarine

Hobby Chit Chat

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1 post 0 likes

Started 11 years ago by hooper

1 0

Fixing an anchor to the deck

Building Related

“Glue is most peoples choice I think, either instant or epoxy 2 mix. But as with most glues its the surface its bonded to is the problem. As its not an off th…”

4 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by lesfac

4 0

Wiring query

RC & Electrics

“It is possible I did a poor job of describing soooooo http://www.mhsd.org/model/howto/servo.htm have a look there it shows what I mean. ohhhh I do remember t…”

20 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by HoweGY177

20 0

Does anyone know. . . . . . . .

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hello Nichola, My email is (Email Removed - PM Only) Hope you have got settled now and I look forward to seeing the yacht photos. Cheers”

14 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by Oldtimer

Started 12 years ago by Oldtimer

14 2

Help with glue.

Building Related

“I like Aliphatic resin as it lasts for years, I have a 500gram tub which was purchased in 2007 for my wifes dolls house building, it was so good I used it al…”

10 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Colin H

Started 11 years ago by Peter501

10 0

First Boat--First Project -- Sea Queen Restoration

Hobby Chit Chat

“Looking good, Carl. I had to add splash rails to my hull along the chine join to prevent water entering the cockpit area. Dave”

22 posts 4 likes

11 years ago by Dave M

Started 11 years ago by carl10r

22 4

Another RAF H.S.L

Hobby Chit Chat

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1 post 0 likes

Started 11 years ago by carl10r

1 0

crashtender

Hobby Chit Chat

“A bit more done just a few more hours prep then ready for sealer”

13 posts 1 like

11 years ago by watsy106

Started 12 years ago by watsy106

13 1

straight running

Hobby Chit Chat

“"...I suspect the rules committee would burn much midnight oil to ban such attempts. it could be argued that the GPS signals are received by all boats and mi…”

20 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 11 years ago by Haverlock

20 0

Boat plans wanted

For Sale/Wanted

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 11 years ago by dragon

1 0

Four Motors Wiring Advice

RC & Electrics

“Well that is stupid place to build it......”

23 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by martinsperring070558

Started 11 years ago by martinsperring070558

23 0

Ventilators

For Sale/Wanted

“oh as a possible inducement stainless steel silver solders just the same as brass and copper. I have been told you can even silver solder cast iron but I hav…”

12 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by felix

12 0

Jetex

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi Haverlock Many thanks for that info. SAMS Models always come up with new ideas and I would certainly be interested in an EDF unit as a replacement for Jet…”

11 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by boaty

Started 11 years ago by boaty

11 0

The best small racing yacht?

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Robo177, Good idea the suggestion by Zippy, to purchase from Howes models as completed build is good if you are unsure of building the Micro Magic yoursel…”

12 posts 5 likes

11 years ago by felix

Started 11 years ago by Robo177

12 5