New Member

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI jarvo Thanks for the welcome aboard. Your "mine is usually of the nature of guess how I found not to do that"!!!!! Sometimes we all do it that way, only h…”

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12 years ago by Oldsmokey

Started 12 years ago by Oldsmokey

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Paddleducks

Website Related

“Well it looks like the Paddleducks site will continue after all. This must be good news for all model boat enthusiast. Thanks for your input Stephen. I hope …”

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12 years ago by hammer

Started 12 years ago by hammer

5 2

a couple of pics of the whinch

Hobby Chit Chat

“Nice one mate, your weathering is superb, you can almost smell the burning brake drums Mark”

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12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by dasbootu47

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Newbie advice

Hobby Chit Chat

“Starting to build the boat, as static model. Chicken out. My base of operations lol is lough key Ireland. Boat would not be really suitable for the lake. lig…”

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12 years ago by joergn

Started 12 years ago by jamesw2638

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Mutual Model Boat Society

Event

“To the committee and members of Mutual model boat society. Thanks for a great morning Improved no end with a bacon buttie and a coffee, the bring and buy sal…”

SEP 28 2014

12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by ColinT

plastic drive chain and sprokets

Building Related

“EMA Model Supplies and Hobbies used to do them......”

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12 years ago by Retroman

Started 12 years ago by skiboo

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milford star

Hobby Chit Chat

“hI dave if only we could do that know I was lucky to have been brought up in australia and we spent a lot of time in sydney harbour around circular quay and …”

12 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by dasbootu47

Started 12 years ago by dasbootu47

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Bury Metro Marine Gala Day

Event

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SEP 26 2014

Started 12 years ago by slinger

Superstructure

Hobby Chit Chat

“Thank you for the direction, it's rewarding to build, but I don't want it to become a submarine, that's next years project!”

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12 years ago by Squirtgun

Started 12 years ago by Squirtgun

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Motor size help

RC & Electrics

“Thanks Mark, I will have a look, I need to get this sorted as I want to determine where to fit every thing in the hull.”

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12 years ago by deltaman

Started 12 years ago by deltaman

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Throttle problem

RC & Electrics

“HI Colsie As well as the above , some ESC's can be picky regarding the tranny settings, requiring, say, the reverse setting to be used on the tranny. Some ES…”

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12 years ago by Dave M

Started 12 years ago by Colsie334

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How to fix torpedos

Building Related

“On looking at pictures of other models I noticed some of them displayed ropes securing the torpedoes. I opted for using some elastic laces as ropes lashing t…”

5 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by lesfac

Started 12 years ago by lesfac

5 0

LOUIS HELOISE

Building Related

“HI Just had a better look at the pics. On your model I can see a small servo amidships with a wooden extension arm. This will not work as a servo for the sai…”

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12 years ago by Dave M

Started 12 years ago by terijay

6 0

nor star crash tender

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI mark, I to had not heard of the nor star kit until it arived (ebay rescue). I will sort some pics out over the weekend.”

3 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by peter06

Started 12 years ago by peter06

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Boaty

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI there, I have the lindberg pt109. Im using a 550 brushed motor and quite a small prop witha mild pitch. This keeps the motor nice and cool without water c…”

5 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by orcaman

Started 12 years ago by boaty

5 0

Graupner Acrylfix paints

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI IQS If you are still looking Humbrol do a match list on there web site Tamyia also do a match list, try the Revell web site as well Regartds Mark”

3 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by jarvo

Started 13 years ago by jgs43

3 0

back No

For Sale/Wanted

“Hi, just to let you know its plans from THE MODEL DOCKYARD M>”

6 posts 1 like

12 years ago by milton

Started 12 years ago by milton

6 1

Airbrush

Hobby Chit Chat

“Tried substitute, takes three days to dry! only use water base now, cheaper and smells better Roger”

39 posts 1 like

12 years ago by shavings

Started 13 years ago by Deswelham

39 1

Fireboat Funday/Vintage Model Boat Day 7/9/2014

Event

“Well I did make it with my little Victory industries Fireboat but didn't sail it there was lots of wash from the bigger boats. it was a good event and I'll d…”

SEP 7 2014

12 years ago by smiggy

Started 13 years ago by froggyt996

28th Model Ships rally

Event

“A great day was had by all. The weather was very kind to most of us, we could have had a bit more wind for the yachts!!! As always it was hard work setting e…”

SEP 7 2014

12 years ago by CaptainJohn

Started 12 years ago by ramsgateVikingsmbc

bautier louis heloise

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 12 years ago by terijay

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Colwyn Bay Mayor's Cup Regatta

Event

“The lads who attended from Crewe And District Model Boat Club had a really enjoyable day weather nice and good sailing. I picked up a Trophy for my Steam Tug…”

JUL 13 2014

12 years ago by THECAPT2012

Started 12 years ago by kinmel

Victory Industries Crash Tender

Building Related

“HI Emma Technology has certainly advanced in recent years and modern brushless motors have incredible power. Also we now have low resistance MOSFETs which ar…”

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12 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by Dave M

5 0

34 Inch crash tender

Building Related

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Started 12 years ago by Eraser5661

1 0

Aerokits sea scout hull skins

Building Related

“HI Peter Totally agree, my concern was with the foam reacting with the dope Mark”

19 posts 2 likes

12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by BoatingBob

19 2

German R boat

Hobby Chit Chat

“and history of R184 here -http://www.uboatarchive.net/R-184INT.htm”

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12 years ago by Peter47

Started 13 years ago by John2059

3 0

Thank you.

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Oldtimer Cant remember if you wanted the kitshack model, fireboat, if so there are a number of manufactures producing them, try Deans marine, cornwall mod…”

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12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by Oldtimer

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[Cancelled] Chasewater MBC Sailing regatta

Event

“UNFORTUNATELY, due to a problem with one of the recently installed replacement valves, CRT are currently reducing the water level in Chasewater Lake to allow…”

SEP 6 2014

12 years ago by Gregg

Started 12 years ago by Gregg

Pulley Blocks

Hobby Chit Chat

“Very nice work Hammer, will have to try that myself Roger”

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12 years ago by shavings

Started 12 years ago by cenbeth

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Plea for help!!!

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Oldtimer Welcome to the forum, Fireboat is right, Kitshack have stopped making kits, all is not lost. Try Cornwall model boats, or have a look on ebay, sh…”

3 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by Oldtimer

3 0

RAF Crash Tender Motor size

RC & Electrics

“HI Dave Plastic box is fitted ( bolted down ) for the radio gear at the rear of the rear cabin , took me long enough to get this far and batteries wont fit a…”

20 posts 3 likes

12 years ago by twinkle

Started 12 years ago by twinkle

20 3

Swiss Cottage Model Boat and Public House Charity Cgala

Event

“Well make sure you come and say Hi. Lets hope its a lovely day like Saturday. Roger F”

AUG 24 2014

12 years ago by Lovejoy226

Started 12 years ago by Lovejoy226

Southern Model show

Event

“Its at Heacorn airfield in Kent doors at 10am and £10.00 admission unless you wish to display boat or boats, then its free”

SEP 13 2014

12 years ago by bassman

Started 12 years ago by bassman

The Model Boat Convention, Haydock Park Race Course

Event

“I went on Saturday, bought quite a few bits and bobs, met up with friends to compare notes and had a very enjoyable day. There were many fantastic models of …”

AUG 23 2014

12 years ago by chippy

Started 12 years ago by MAXTON

Coal barge

For Sale/Wanted

“Item has been sold”

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12 years ago by AlanP

Started 12 years ago by AlanP

4 0

fast electrics

Hobby Chit Chat

“Had a quick look on the web and it looks a smart boat. I have no experience of surface piercing props but this video on YouTube may help you find a starting …”

6 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by Dave M

Started 12 years ago by navyman

6 0

electric outboard motors

RC & Electrics

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Started 12 years ago by woody

1 0

welsh national vintage extravaganza

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 12 years ago by Colin H

1 0

Fireboats

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 12 years ago by AlanP

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Still Building

Hobby Chit Chat

“Thanks for that Jarvo. Yes getting close to getting it wet bit to go at yet but would like to test it out soon , that will give me the winter to finish off t…”

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12 years ago by deltaman

Started 12 years ago by deltaman

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