Model slipway 1/16 RNLI Tamar Lifeboat

Building Related

“I guess since this is a lifeboat going out to make a rescue, the old song, “What do you do with a drunken sailor” makes a good application, he won’t be able …”

17 posts 41 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Started 6 months ago by lukeH

17 41

How much is too much? (If it ain't free and I need to volunteer then I ain't joining.)

Hobby Chit Chat

“As far as volunteering ... Our club averages approximately 55 members (plus or minus). For the 4-day Boat Show, we broke it down into 2-4-hour shifts per day…”

26 posts 171 likes

6 months ago by DWBrinkman

Started 7 months ago by LewZ

26 171

Peterd has passed away quietly this evening

Non-Hobby Chat

“Peter’s wife, Marilyn and family, have extended their appreciation of this website’s expressions of support during this time in their lives. I took the comme…”

8 posts 62 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Started 7 months ago by Ronald

8 62

Identify model

Building Related

“Hello Andy-W., Perfect winter work! I would love to bring something like this to life too. But here at our club, the harbor construction is coming to an end.…”

5 posts 19 likes

7 months ago by Mike Stoney

Started 7 months ago by AndyW

5 19

Edina Model Yacht Club at the Minneapolis Boat Show

Event

“Dave Thank you so much for that photo. Here was me thinking it was going to be a soldering iron job and circuit boards. That doesn't look too complicated, Re…”

JAN 23 2026

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

Started 7 months ago by DWBrinkman

Meet Selma from Norway 🇳🇴

Hobby Chit Chat

“Great stuff Ron! Many thanks to John!!!”

3 posts 14 likes

7 months ago by jumpugly

Started 7 months ago by Ronald

3 14

Adhesives

Building Related

“You might look into this product it might work for your needs https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Repair%EF%BC%8CCar-Automotive-Plastics%EF%BC%8CMetals%EF%BC%8CSt…”

9 posts 39 likes

7 months ago by bruce1946

Started 7 months ago by merchant67

9 39

Sailing at the Toronto Boat Show

Hobby Chit Chat

“The Toronto International Boat Show (the official name of the the show) has been running every January at the CNE grounds since 1959. It went virtual during …”

7 posts 26 likes

7 months ago by ScouterChil

Started 7 months ago by ScouterChil

7 26

motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required

RC & Electrics

“here is the progress on the front deck. Still trying to sort out a place to work on the 3 metre 35kg hull!”

20 posts 85 likes

7 months ago by Hermione

Started 9 months ago by Hermione

20 85

Interesting sail on this Catboat

Hobby Chit Chat

“Fully battened sails are not unusual, especially in racing dinghies. Carbon fibre 'wings' have now taken over a lot of what were fully battened sails, on tho…”

2 posts 7 likes

7 months ago by luckyduck

Started 7 months ago by Ronald

2 7

4 vessels for sale

For Sale/Wanted

“Hi mikec4. I have a member of my club who has shown an interest. We spoke on saturday and he is gettingback to me. I was asking £550 for her.if he declines d…”

14 posts 63 likes

7 months ago by Rogal118

Started 7 months ago by Rogal118

14 63

Mary Ann 472

Hobby Chit Chat

“After making a Dory for her, I researched davits and made these yesterday. The only material suitable for the job in my workshop was some 3/16” quarter sawn …”

44 posts 104 likes

7 months ago by Ronald

Started 8 months ago by Ronald

44 104

VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY

Building Related

“Hey guys, just a heads-up regarding my Vivacity build; I'm transferring any future comments (and possibly re-writing some of those started here) to the Build…”

75 posts 162 likes

7 months ago by Nick Ward

Started 12 months ago by Nick Ward

75 162

Speedline models RNLI 1/16 Shannon.

Building Related

“Hi Ian Congratulations on your lovely build! she looks great on the water! thank you for the pic and your advice, its very much appreciated that's perfect ju…”

6 posts 7 likes

7 months ago by lukeH

Started 7 months ago by lukeH

6 7

SHARK ESC Brushless

Hobby Chit Chat

“I will be fitting Shark ESC's into some of my Classic Model Power Boats this year Ronald. Most of my power boats have "forwards only" Sea King type ESC that …”

6 posts 16 likes

7 months ago by zooma

Started 7 months ago by Ronald

6 16

RC Fishing Trawler for sale

For Sale/Wanted

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 5 likes

Started 7 months ago by lukeH

1 5

Future Fairey Projects

Building Related

“Swordsman 37. When I restored my Rapier, it was in a sorry state - fuel soaked and twisted, so it was more of a "build" than a new kit would have been! Since…”

26 posts 74 likes

7 months ago by zooma

Started 7 months ago by ChrisF

26 74

Question of the day.

General Resources

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 3 likes

Started 7 months ago by GARTH

1 3

Tools

Building Related

“You taught that to your students didn't you Ron?”

62 posts 233 likes

7 months ago by RossM

Started 9 months ago by ChrisF

62 233

Cygnus 21

Hobby Chit Chat

“I would really be interested in how your friend rigs the boat for fishing. I believe you said he trolls. I can see blocks located in a high position both for…”

2 posts 7 likes

7 months ago by Chum444

Started 7 months ago by Ronald

2 7

Dragonflite Sails

Building Related

“I’ve even used old fashioned drafting film in the past. I have a lot of it from my earlier working life in the 80s. Probably only good for smaller vessels? I…”

8 posts 21 likes

7 months ago by raj002

Started 7 months ago by Heners2332

8 21

Drumbeat of Devon

For Sale/Wanted

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 7 months ago by Westwind

1 1

Just happened

Hobby Chit Chat

“Well Garth, now that you have the kit ... "Time to get to work. Chop chop"”

5 posts 45 likes

7 months ago by RNinMunich

Started 7 months ago by GARTH

5 45

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Non-Hobby Chat

“The hand pump is awesome, Mike! Is it cold in Rothenburg?”

8 posts 37 likes

7 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 7 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

8 37

120 years of modelboat history

Building Related

“Happy New Project Year Chris ! A Swordsman 37 joint project sounds like it could be one of the best ideas that we have considered...so far..... Working at yo…”

27 posts 80 likes

7 months ago by zooma

Started 9 months ago by hermank

27 80

The eve of another year

Non-Hobby Chat

“Hi Ronald Love those little boats, and the snow blower is just the ticket for those who have proper snow. Colin”

7 posts 67 likes

7 months ago by ColinJ2

Started 7 months ago by EdW

7 67

Glynn Guest models

Building Related

“The original Miami at 1/32 nd scale , i think.. One of the quickest builds i have know and easy. Just a note, all my GG models were direct drive single and t…”

16 posts 72 likes

7 months ago by muddy

Started 7 months ago by roycv

16 72

Dickie harbour tug

Building Related

“So..... I'm not really a builder, but I love a refurb project, and thought this would be easy! Day before my grandsons birthday, after a couple of successful…”

11 posts 28 likes

7 months ago by pmdevlin

Started 10 months ago by pmdevlin

11 28

Holiday greetings from the seaside

Non-Hobby Chat

“And to all over the world from western Cornwall uk”

19 posts 247 likes

7 months ago by Stephen T

Started 8 months ago by Chum444

19 247

Last xmas sailing of the year

Event

“What a great meeting you have there, some beautiful boats, are they smd lights around the cabin cruiser? looks chilly though where you are, we are the same h…”

DEC 28 2025

7 months ago by Rookysailor

Started 7 months ago by hermank

Trotamares ex-fishing boat

Building Related

“After making/constructing model boats for 60 years, I have a good eye for the displacement of a model, no calculations needed except sometimes for sailing ya…”

11 posts 14 likes

7 months ago by roycv

Started 7 months ago by roycv

11 14

My Christmas present

Hobby Chit Chat

“Ronald. I didn’t mention that Little Canada was expensive; I have no way of knowing since I have not been there. Too bad the school groups create problems. T…”

16 posts 83 likes

7 months ago by Chum444

Started 8 months ago by EdW

16 83

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Friends

General Resources

“Love It!”

5 posts 36 likes

7 months ago by Ronald

Started 8 months ago by Ronald

5 36

Next project

Hobby Chit Chat

“Merry Christmas Gang!!!!! Enjoy and let's build our boats like never before in 2026!!!”

7 posts 64 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Started 8 months ago by GARTH

7 64

Movie rust and aging...

Hobby Chit Chat

“Someone really knows how to weather a model boat. Excellent!”

5 posts 47 likes

8 months ago by Hsailer

Started 8 months ago by jumpugly

5 47

Update re: PeterD

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hang in there Peter! We've got your back with the well wishes and good vibes. Best -- Guy”

5 posts 26 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Started 8 months ago by Ronald

5 26

Waterproof servos

RC & Electrics

“Eric, there's always the great rc sub guy on youtube! I would touch base with him on his channel to inquire. He def knows his stuff. https://www.youtube.com/…”

7 posts 17 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Started 8 months ago by EricMB

7 17

Before and after..

Hobby Chit Chat

“Looking good! I think scale sail boats are great. The Down side (here in Florida) is the wind. Either too much or not enough putting them in "chains". Mine d…”

3 posts 26 likes

8 months ago by LewZ

Started 8 months ago by Peter s

3 26

engine etc etc

RC & Electrics

“Hi Bob, many thanks for this information, very much appreciated.”

3 posts 6 likes

8 months ago by Guy O

Started 8 months ago by Guy O

3 6

RTTL2755 having a run out

General Resources

“You're right, John, it navigates perfectly, and you made a very impressive video (too bad it's so short). How much does your RC model weigh?”

24 posts 129 likes

8 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 8 months ago by Rogal118

24 129