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My 'Phantom' chinese yacht!

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 13 years ago by DaveJay

Model Boat Club - how do you set one up?????

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“Thanks Dave for your reply, I agree totally with your advice especially about setting out rules so as to not lose the use of this beautiful lake, I know that…”

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13 years ago by DaveJay

Started 13 years ago by DaveJay

“Glad to hear your problem solved. Full marks to Westbourne Models for their help and support.”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by gooner68

What hull Is this please?

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“I had hoped someone would have responded to your request by now. Not sure but very similar to a Chris Kraft type model from the 60's. Looks like it would mak…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by OLDGIT

Weymouth & Portland Model Boat Club Open Day.

“Hi Daniel. The last time I enquired with VMW about the prices for their accessories was in March 2025. Mike Cummings told me then that the hoses were £23.50 …”

3 months ago by robbob

Started 13 years ago by IanCampbell

On Display 2nd batch.

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Started 13 years ago by Colin H

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Started 13 years ago by Colin H

Building Related

“In the not too distant future I intend to invest in a couple of single prop stern thrusters from the German site, I know they are not cheap but even though I…”

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13 years ago by volusiagb

Started 14 years ago by chippy

Website Related

“thanks Dave”

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13 years ago by bassman

Started 13 years ago by bassman

Hobby Chit Chat

“Never thought of floor paint great idea has anyone tried to airbrush it on just so happens our local Canadian Tire has battleship gray,Ron.”

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13 years ago by Ronkat

Started 13 years ago by gooner68

Confused about motors? Thats me then.

“Why not use the altogether more robust and cost effective Lithium/Iron Phosphate (LiFe) cells. They are the type of cells offered as an upgrade over NiMH by …”

13 years ago by Huntsmanman

Started 13 years ago by crowie100

Plans for the James Braidwood

Hobby Chit Chat

“I am now getting some first class assistance from Steve in the UK from modelboat bits so I am a happy man. All my parts are on order or will be made for me.”

13 years ago by stainy

Started 13 years ago by stainy

St Helens mbc fun day and sale of HS93's boats etc

“ok we collected stuff yesterday, by recollection 34" ply huntsman 28, veron design, needs refurb, vert solid 34" crashtender (fireboat), never painted or use…”

13 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 13 years ago by pmdevlin

Building Related

“Yes you need to lock the shaft at both ends to prevent the whole thing locking up solid. Also you could lose your prop if it is not locked with a nut. I usua…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by grandaddave11

Brushless Electric Motors

“HI Folks Being a toy aeroplane flyer primarily and have a few motors laying around I am going to use a 3530 outrunner 1100 kpv motor and Esc from Giantshark …”

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13 years ago by twinkle

Started 13 years ago by scorrier

SALE OF PETER HENSHAWS (HS93) COLLECTION OF RC BOATS ETC

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 13 years ago by pmdevlin

Fantastic Weather!

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“You had better weather than at Boundary Park. Good to see two classics on the water.”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by fireboat

Motors and voltage

“HI Jim If you Google Graupner with the motor model number you should be able to find the spec for your motor, including the max volts. The Important bit is t…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by bangzoomer

The Model Boat Convention

“The Lifeboats Enthusiasts Socy attending”

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by Dave M

Model Lifeboat Day

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Started 13 years ago by Dave M

International Model Lifeboat Rally

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Started 13 years ago by Dave M

East Midlands Lifeboat Day 2013

“Hello Marconi, What kind of boats do you have? I would be surprised . . . Bb Michel-C.”

1 year ago by Mike Stoney

Started 14 years ago by froggyt996

West Midlands Model Lifeboat Rally

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Started 13 years ago by Dave M

Mayhem At Wicksteed

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Started 13 years ago by modelboatmayhem

Alan pew models

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“HI Richard, Many thanks for the contacts..... I now have Alans catalogue and price list....Oh dear...now I have to make a choice!!!!!!!! All the best, Gwilym J”

13 years ago by gwilymjones

Started 13 years ago by gwilymjones

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Started 13 years ago by Gregg

South African Stream Tugs

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Started 13 years ago by ralphwilmot

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Started 13 years ago by Colin H

New Website & Theme!

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“Well done Stephen, Great new look and even on my old pc's its quicker and smoother, . You must really love us to give us such a great site. Many thanks. Best…”

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13 years ago by Colin H

Started 13 years ago by fireboat

twin weedeater prop question

Hobby Chit Chat

“Gregg I think you will find that weedeater motors are generally 2 stroke as used in brush cutters etc one that comes to mind is the Zenoah 26cc if I was you …”

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13 years ago by don83000

Started 13 years ago by mike2013

glazing windows with solid water

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Ralph I was using 3mm white LEDS in the lower Portholes on the Olympic. Ended up having to seal all the lower portholes with resin dropped over each Led i…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by seafarer

RAF Fire Tender model saved me In flood Arun River.

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“I hasten to add, that I think it was unwise to risk myself this way. Be safe and know when not to sail. I now take a ball of string with a tennis ball on one…”

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13 years ago by ralphwilmot

Started 13 years ago by ralphwilmot

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Started 13 years ago by fireboat

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“Hello People, I took some pictures of the box with the contents of the Lesro Atlantic 21 So you can see what has been built and what has not yet been built. …”

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2 years ago by MaartenR

Started 14 years ago by fireboat

Billings Jylland

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Started 13 years ago by jwbroomfield

ESC's for brushless motors

“I assume you are talking about brushless. if so the Chinese will tell you they work both ways (forward/reverse) and this is true. Just reverse any two of the…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by lesfac

Help with plans

General Resources

“Shipshaper guys are Australians, Mal Fields is Shipshaper. crusoemal@gmail.com He is in his 80’s Interesting fellow, drip him an email tell him Ron Bauer fro…”

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11 months ago by Ronald

Started 13 years ago by acwilson

“HI Colin Glad to hear you got the motor working. 1.4 amps seems quite low. I would have expected more. if the meter has blown (fuse) then the current was pro…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by Colin H

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Steve, It's a while since you posted this but I thought I ought to mention that Lesro Models sell the plan for Sea Queen- at a price! You may also be awar…”

13 years ago by ianed57

Started 13 years ago by steve32

Classic Sailing Ships

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Dave, Thanks for the prompt and useful reply. I thought it might be J Class but the dimensions are not quite right. Also thought of 6M and A Class but siz…”

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13 years ago by CapnJim

Started 15 years ago by Dave M