Detachable deck

Building Related

“Lew that's a beaut m looking ship Col”

13 posts 39 likes

21 days ago by ColRay

Started 22 days ago by merchant67

13 39

'Question' Arduino mini servo

Building Related

“Hi yes I did a search on one of our excellent on-line shops, Howes of Oxford. so a direct comparison on reference numbers. Roy”

16 posts 36 likes

22 days ago by roycv

Started 25 days ago by ColRay

16 36

Was it really Albany's dark past

Hobby Chit Chat

“Roger I can recall overpowering stench on the flensing deck, long gone by your visit Col”

5 posts 11 likes

22 days ago by ColRay

Started 23 days ago by ColRay

5 11

I want plans for a MV11 Marine drone

Hobby Chit Chat

“You could knock that between a late lunch and early tea break! But then of course there is a big bang at the end! Does the radio gear go up suddenly, before …”

3 posts 5 likes

24 days ago by roycv

Started 24 days ago by GARTH

3 5

In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo

Hobby Chit Chat

“@jumpugly Certainly. I just realized I said two receivers for independent throttle control when I meant twin ESCs . Edited post to correct.”

15 posts 48 likes

25 days ago by Chum444

Started 27 days ago by ColRay

15 48

Sprite

Building Related

“zooma in just one word..... FANTASTIC . Col”

268 posts 641 likes

26 days ago by ColRay

Started 1 year ago by ChrisF

268 641

Help with the drive needed

Building Related

“Cobra I will look-up brushless motors”

7 posts 15 likes

28 days ago by ColRay

Started 29 days ago by ColRay

7 15

Just a Thought about the making of a Hull

Building Related

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 5 likes

Started 28 days ago by ColRay

1 5

Fire monitor quick release fittings

Building Related

“@thadlietz Hi Yes I’ll look into that too thank for your reply…”

5 posts 6 likes

29 days ago by Kevin55

Started 1 month ago by Kevin55

5 6

Boat physics

Hobby Chit Chat

“This is photocopied from my undergraduate fluid mechanics text book.”

6 posts 3 likes

30 days ago by VictorC

Started 30 days ago by aminafshar1

6 3

New to model boating

Building Related

“Probably should start with the basics. What skills and experience do you have with model building? What tools do you have. How much space do you have, work s…”

11 posts 38 likes

1 month ago by LewZ

Started 1 month ago by aminafshar1

11 38

Boats/Ships I saw on a recent Alaskan trip

Non-Hobby Chat

“@Ronald We were gone 7/24 - 8/5. Just now getting caught up .”

5 posts 8 likes

1 month ago by DWBrinkman

Started 1 month ago by DWBrinkman

5 8

Green Gunge Water at Southport.

Hobby Chit Chat

“The hotter it gets the more HAB's (Harmful Algae Blooms) you get, also agricultural run-off, and sewage after sudden rain are contributing factors. It's anno…”

3 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by jumpugly

Started 1 month ago by zooma

3 6

Animal and nature photos to enjoy.

Non-Hobby Chat

“We were blessed with a LOT of wildlife spottings while in Alaska for 2 weeks.”

32 posts 127 likes

1 month ago by DWBrinkman

Started 4 months ago by GaryLC

32 127

Recognize this boat?

Hobby Chit Chat

“Michael, found on the internet. I took the liberty to pull a photo of the boat in the movie and of a LCM (5) model for comparison. Looks like the LCM (5) is …”

14 posts 38 likes

1 month ago by LewZ

Started 1 month ago by LewZ

14 38

screen gone black

Website Related

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 1 month ago by Stephen T

1 1

Global Water Bankruptcy : Model Boating Affected?

Hobby Chit Chat

“My pond on a lovely winters day. The high tide line looks like it isn't as high as it could be.”

16 posts 35 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Started 1 month ago by LewZ

16 35

I have a posting problem .Can't do it right

Website Related

“Garth your not the only one .I have no end of problems Col”

2 posts 3 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Started 1 month ago by GARTH

2 3

Build blog photos

Website Related

“Thank you Stephen. Mystery solved.”

4 posts 2 likes

1 month ago by Chum444

Started 1 month ago by Chum444

4 2

how to remove boat from my harbour

Website Related

“Click into the Harbour boat you want removing. Tap Edit at the top. Then you’ll see a small bin icon in the bottom right of the post editor Stephen”

2 posts 2 likes

1 month ago by fireboat

Started 1 month ago by Stephen T

2 2

Edina Model Yacht Club "2026 Lighthouse Night #1"

Hobby Chit Chat

“@DWBrinkman Dave, I think you've already chosen one of the best ways to learn this hobby. T here is something very satisfying about rescuing an old, neglecte…”

9 posts 48 likes

1 month ago by chugalone100

Started 1 month ago by DWBrinkman

9 48

Is my memory still working.... or.....

Hobby Chit Chat

“Roy Oh happy day working the early lab shift a the ink factory 3 am start so the factory mill could keep running Col. It was the year the Hillman Imp hit the…”

17 posts 42 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Started 1 month ago by ColRay

17 42

British Toy Boats.

Hobby Chit Chat

“No Sailing Water in Devon. @french47 Hi Bill, I had a similar experience when we moved to Exmouth in Devon - just a short distance along the coast from where…”

12 posts 60 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Started 1 month ago by zooma

12 60

San Diego Argonauts Open House

Event

“That looks like it was a superb event ! Bob.”

AUG 1 2026

1 month ago by zooma

Started 1 month ago by lindemann06

New builder of a tugboat

For Sale/Wanted

“@1Lund1 Are model building supplies readily available there? Or do you take them with you on your drive across the border?”

4 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by Ronald

Started 1 month ago by 1Lund1

4 6

Help locating plans for Shelly Foss restoration.

Building Related

“Do you still have the build instructions for the Shelly Foss 18" kit Thanks Jim”

7 posts 11 likes

1 month ago by 1Lund1

Started 2 months ago by Thatguyagain

7 11

Question ' How important is scale in today model boat world?'

Hobby Chit Chat

“Every scale model has missing elements. (How many rivets can dance on the head of a pin?)”

15 posts 42 likes

1 month ago by lindemann06

Started 1 month ago by ColRay

15 42

brushed motor problems

RC & Electrics

“It sounds like a current overload for the speed controller which may activate a cutout to prevent heating and fire. Look at the current ability of the contro…”

13 posts 11 likes

1 month ago by GrantH

Started 1 month ago by Bob the boilerman

13 11

Stuck on the job

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi Ross M, thanks for asking I do have a full set of tools and update where necessary. I find Xuron pliers very useful, they can slice through model railway …”

8 posts 24 likes

1 month ago by roycv

Started 1 month ago by roycv

8 24

thinking aloud

Non-Hobby Chat

“The great thing with 3d printing is, just as you finally get all the right numbers dialed into the settings, the roll runs out & you have to start again, as …”

12 posts 21 likes

1 month ago by LazyFerret

Started 1 month ago by ColRay

12 21

Futaba FP-T6nLK transmitter and FP- R105M receiver help

RC & Electrics

“@VictorC Back again , My system fell down on No 1 on your list. Sitting in a cupboard for all those years and expecting it to work perfectly was too much too…”

31 posts 58 likes

1 month ago by Karoq

Started 2 months ago by Karoq

31 58

Crowborough Wraship Day

Event

“I am sorry to say that the Warship day has been Canceled, due to lack of water in the pond”

JUL 26 2026

2 months ago by Fred

Started 3 months ago by Fred

Port Colborne Ontario Canal Days

Hobby Chit Chat

“Great stuff Garth!!! Thanks for the pix!”

2 posts 7 likes

1 month ago by jumpugly

Started 1 month ago by GARTH

2 7

Not a good start

Hobby Chit Chat

“@ColRay Oh well, that is an easy fix, just get the right stuff. I am using an Ender 5 Pro which I believe has the same hot-end.”

8 posts 23 likes

1 month ago by PeterN

Started 1 month ago by ColRay

8 23

Three Sea Commanders !

Hobby Chit Chat

“And the captain looks a salty sea dog fit for the job. Philuk”

11 posts 29 likes

1 month ago by PhilH

Started 2 months ago by zooma

11 29

North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.

Building Related

“@lindemann06 Rob, I love the last one there is nothing that beats a full head of steam in all its glory. There is nothing that compares to the pure enjoyment…”

17 posts 84 likes

1 month ago by GaryLC

Started 2 months ago by GaryLC

17 84

Old Style Tug or Puffer Plans

Hobby Chit Chat

“@ColRay Hi Col, yes just big enough to squeeze in the steam plant, and allow reasonable access as required. Regards, Gary.”

45 posts 143 likes

1 month ago by GaryLC

Started 2 months ago by ColRay

45 143

What do YOU think? Will it make a difference?

Hobby Chit Chat

“@RossJ Sorry but a small thinking mistake here. The nozzles actually are more efficient on slow moving vessels such as tugboats when engaged in towage. At hi…”

8 posts 21 likes

2 months ago by PeterN

Started 2 months ago by Ronald

8 21

Fair & Reasonable Offers

For Sale/Wanted

“All now taken and no longer available.”

3 posts 2 likes

2 months ago by KBarker

Started 2 months ago by KBarker

3 2

Harbour Tug in dry dock images

Hobby Chit Chat

“Still looks like a Hula Hula skirt to me Roy”

5 posts 21 likes

2 months ago by roycv

Started 2 months ago by Ronald

5 21