Sourcing Lead Shot in UK

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“I agree, I get loads of lead from my gun club”

11 posts 34 likes

1 year ago by mjbb1951

Started 2 years ago by Frankiesays1953

11 34

Pats QoD 03/07/2025

Non-Hobby Chat

“I must get up earlier!”

5 posts 5 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

5 5

My Local Suppliers (UK)

Hobby Chit Chat

“Just a quick note. Royal Mail to the greater New York area has been absolutely top notch for me.”

2 posts 9 likes

1 year ago by jumpugly

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

2 9

AliExpress Delivery Times

Hobby Chit Chat

“Lately I’ve been finding things on the marketplace in Facebook. A person in Oswego, NY is selling a Midwest Cranberry Isle Lobster Yacht kit. Similar to what…”

13 posts 45 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

13 45

Local Suppliers

Hobby Chit Chat

“Clevedon Steam, steam plants, steam fittings etc. Macclesfield Model Engineering Supplies, brass copper and aluminium sheets, bar stock etc. BA screws and nu…”

5 posts 17 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

5 17

Takeoff

Hobby Chit Chat

“I have been trying to remember where I had been when I photoed it. It was after a visit to the Island of Mona from Hobart Tas. The MR1 catamaran is the 'Busi…”

11 posts 57 likes

1 year ago by roycv

Started 1 year ago by EdW

11 57

AliExpress

Hobby Chit Chat

“Stopped using any China source some 15 years ago, following a massive Duty charge from German Customs which more than doubled the price of a batch of audio t…”

9 posts 23 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

9 23

Pats QoD 02/07/2035

Non-Hobby Chat

“The three Colour Squadrons of the Royal Navy created in 1558 Nick. Historically, the English fleet was first divided into three squadrons distinguished by co…”

22 posts 39 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

22 39

AliExpress Defects

Hobby Chit Chat

“ChrisF I will treat that remark with the contempt it deserves”

4 posts 9 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

4 9

Crew For Boat

Hobby Chit Chat

“Sorry forgot to say he does sets of crew., don't know if he does individuals. might be worth contacting. best wishes Tim”

5 posts 14 likes

1 year ago by tim morland

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

5 14

What Kind Of Tranmitter Do You Use and Why Did You Choose That Type

RC & Electrics

“Len1. My post could be misread by someone. From previous posts in this thread other FlySky TXs have mixing functions. I was only referencing the 3 channel TX…”

20 posts 71 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

20 71

Pats QoD 01/07/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“Well Doug was right of course it was Shabab Oman II - could tell from the Omani Flag at the jack staff and it was Christian Radich - the only Norwegien Sqyar…”

11 posts 23 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

11 23

Pats QoD 30/06/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“Correct on both counts”

3 posts 10 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

3 10

Navigation Mesnils-sur-Iton (France) 29 juin 2025

RC & Electrics

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 7 likes

Started 1 year ago by alexandre

1 7

Pats QoD 26/06/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“55 calibre meaning 55 x diameter of the round, not 5.5 inches. I think earlier marks were 4.7 inch as opposed to 4.5 inch. There is a marvelous video in you …”

4 posts 6 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

4 6

Favorite Film

Hobby Chit Chat

“"Question time... On board HM Ship... Who am I talking too.... A Nozzer, A Greenie A Pinky Buffer Josser Scab lifter Bunts. " I don't know, nor would I like …”

59 posts 209 likes

1 year ago by ToraDog

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

59 209

Bruder figures

Building Related

“Checkout this Canadian company https://www.playvaluetoys.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=World+of+Bruder+&p=2”

2 posts 7 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Started 1 year ago by LewZ

2 7

It’s Very Quite On Here Tonight

General Resources

“Thanks, Boat Shed, 'Master & Commander'. I often 'push the limit' of 'deep thinking & or humor'??? Hence the 'Disclaimer', as many 'practicing', comedian do?…”

3 posts 3 likes

1 year ago by B rian J ames

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

3 3

For Sale

Hobby Chit Chat

“I would echo Ed's advice as regards batteries. I generally only buy mine from Component Shop and Overlander Batteries.”

12 posts 45 likes

1 year ago by ChrisF

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

12 45

Videos

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“Administrator, could you please resolve this response from John Edward’s wife? Thank you.”

7 posts 20 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Started 1 year ago by Chum444

7 20

NavSource

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“New address (Domain) works for me no problems”

4 posts 8 likes

1 year ago by RNinMunich

Started 1 year ago by ToraDog

4 8

9 seconds

Website Related

“I have no issue with a few seconds delay when opening the website. Its message is not intended to make low income users feel uncomfortable or anxious. It’s n…”

5 posts 30 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Started 1 year ago by PhilH

5 30

Weathering on a real fishing boat

Building Related

“Agreed Work first paint in the off season.”

7 posts 27 likes

1 year ago by Ronald

Started 1 year ago by Chum444

7 27

Pats QoD 25/06/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“The answers are as follows:- EdW was right stating that all the ships mentioned used the COGOG system of propulsion. The Type 21 used RR Tyne's and RR Olympu…”

8 posts 15 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

8 15

Lobster boat photos from coastal Maine

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“Not from Maine. These photos from the harbor in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Second photo shows what look like outriggers. In fact they are ship roll stabilizers,…”

14 posts 76 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Started 1 year ago by Chum444

14 76

Three Days Left

Non-Hobby Chat

“carry on please”

3 posts 6 likes

1 year ago by thadlietz

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

3 6

Démonstration modélisme naval Saint Léger en Yvelines 2025

RC & Electrics

“Alexandre binjour. a good morningû très beau film de la journée. A very nice film of the event Bien fait! Well done”

6 posts 12 likes

1 year ago by hermank

Started 1 year ago by alexandre

6 12

Pats QOD 24/06/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“BTW one for Nick SCC in the context I stated here stands for Ship Control Centre ! But the answer I was looking for is as follows :- When the cracks were fir…”

8 posts 19 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

8 19

Pats QoD 23/06/25

Non-Hobby Chat

“I remember watching the Vulcan as a kid at Scampton and Washington A very iconic sound just like the Spitfire and Hurricane- different times of cause”

12 posts 35 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

12 35

Pats QoD

Hobby Chit Chat

“Yes it was - well done”

19 posts 53 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

19 53

Pats QoD 23/06

Hobby Chit Chat

“Alessandro you do brilliantly”

7 posts 14 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

7 14

50th anniversary

Website Related

“After building ORCA constructing a lobster boat will pose no problems for you.”

3 posts 13 likes

1 year ago by Chum444

Started 1 year ago by Doogle

3 13

Lost Video

General Resources

“Managed to sort it! Looks like the camcorder was set to save videos as Bluray files. Fixed it now and all seems good...”

2 posts 3 likes

1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by Nickthesteam

2 3

Saturday 6-21-25, at the White Bear Lake Calssic and Antique Boat Show

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No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 8 likes

Started 1 year ago by DWBrinkman

1 8

A blustery morning at New Brighton

Hobby Chit Chat

“Some nice models there Nick I am looking for boats some to replace my bigger models - all now gone to new harbours - in particular looking for the following …”

2 posts 11 likes

1 year ago by SouthportPat

Started 1 year ago by Nickthesteam

2 11

Steam Engine information

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi. It looks complete to me. Try connecting some compressed air through the port on the top of the cylinder as that is where the ports are on the slide valve…”

4 posts 20 likes

1 year ago by IanL1

Started 1 year ago by Ronald

4 20

For Those That Have Served

Non-Hobby Chat

“Good morning everyone, just trying to catch up and reading these fascinating stories from you all. Really interesting”

9 posts 46 likes

1 year ago by Doogle

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

9 46

Helping A Fellow Shipmate

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi Pat, I'm sure you'll be able to sell these models of yours easily, I hope the members of this forum will buy them. I'm sorry you have to give them up thou…”

6 posts 31 likes

1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

6 31

Seen Recently ChrisCraft display

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi Ron, I believe they still have the antique boat show in August at Clayton, NY. Definitely worth seeing. Trev”

7 posts 43 likes

1 year ago by pressonreguardless

Started 1 year ago by Ronald

7 43

Weight calculation

Building Related

“I agree the wrap around screen is not easy. My one nestles in a deep groove on the upper edges of the cabin sides where it is cemented in place. As I said I …”

35 posts 145 likes

1 year ago by roycv

Started 1 year ago by Chum444

35 145