For a multitude of reasons 'Puffer MkII' is in my thought process

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“After evaluating the situation I haven't a clue what I'm doing LOL Col”

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19 minutes ago by ColRay

Started 6 days ago by ColRay

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Sailing ship "full rigged ship", "Af Chapman", now "Dunboyne".

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“@RossM Actually, I am very interested in the sail control system. It is very complex, but you have no trouble handling multiple controls—even simultaneously—…”

29 posts 76 likes

23 minutes ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Giving it a try

Hobby Chit Chat

“Ronald Billing Fishing Boats look really nice. col”

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32 minutes ago by ColRay

Started 8 days ago by Ronald

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Question of the Day?

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“@jumpugly I think there's a name for that problem, but I can't remember what it is”

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3 hours ago by RossM

Started 4 years ago by fireboat

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A question about model plywood

Hobby Chit Chat

“@ColRay Hi Col, you are absolutely right. Weight is crucial in sailing models. It must be managed precisely to ensure lateral stability and a righting moment…”

15 posts 34 likes

5 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 day ago by ColRay

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SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECULIARI

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“Good morning to all the model shipbuilders. Beyond the points already raised by both you and me on the forum, I have been able to conduct an analysis and dra…”

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5 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 4 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

139 400

New planing hull design.

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“@ChrisF Thanks a lot, Chris—no rush at all, don't worry.”

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6 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 4 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

103 213

Swamp Dawg or something like it

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“I think the little model that I run all those years ago was made with a pair of simple floats spaced apart under a flat deck. A frame to hold the Cox BabeBee…”

5 posts 10 likes

17 hours ago by zooma

Started 1 day ago by Ronald

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Precedent k d perkasa

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“@lesfac Yes Les, you did send me a copy of them a few years ago, when I bought my old Perkasa back from the person that I had sold it to back in the 90's. Th…”

16 posts 9 likes

1 day ago by Madwelshman

Started 5 years ago by Merlin2

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Is it that far away

Hobby Chit Chat

“@ColRay. Yes, I totally agree, one can't go rushing into these things at my time of life. So having had plenty of time to think about it you need to deliver.…”

2 posts 10 likes

1 day ago by GaryLC

Started 2 days ago by ColRay

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An event was held at Mel Lastman Park

Hobby Chit Chat

“@steamboatmodel Hi Are you a member of Metro Marine Modellers? This event has been on the club website calendar for months. The ScaleCaptain expects people t…”

5 posts 20 likes

2 days ago by Ronald

Started 3 days ago by Ronald

5 20

Modav Fairey Huntsman

Hobby Chit Chat

“@ChrisF ah, got it. Thanks Chris”

30 posts 44 likes

2 days ago by Jimbo09

Started 6 days ago by Jimbo09

30 44

Dumas Brooklyn Tug

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“@Ronald Yep, running too high and too fast, but a good looking boat all the same. Thanks for posting this Ron!”

25 posts 83 likes

3 days ago by jumpugly

Started 1 month ago by puttn

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Gongoozelling.

Non-Hobby Chat

“Speed Limit 4mph. I have been able to find out that the speed limit for narrow boats (and others) that travel on the British Canal System is 4mph maximum. Th…”

13 posts 27 likes

3 days ago by zooma

Started 2 months ago by zooma

13 27

How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond

Hobby Chit Chat

“Here's a quick and easy stabilizer. It's a stick with a couple of cable straps fastened to it. My transport cradles are just saddles connected by dowels and …”

67 posts 262 likes

3 days ago by Black Shoe

Started 13 days ago by bruce1946

67 262

3D Printer options for small parts

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“Ed also got one for my ender Col”

35 posts 111 likes

3 days ago by ColRay

Started 9 days ago by JockScott

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Rescue Equipment

Hobby Chit Chat

“@chugalone100 Perhaps one should "drain the swamp" before launching....”

37 posts 141 likes

4 days ago by ToraDog

Started 15 days ago by DJW

37 141

Blackpool model boat show & bring & buy

Event

“Rookysailor. Pete I had a good but tiring day because of a two hour drive. You must have been AWOL when I came by your stand which took some beating with the…”

SEP 12 2026

4 days ago by Steves-s

Started 11 days ago by Rookysailor

Visby-class corvette "HSwMS HELSINGBORG (K32)"

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1 post 4 likes

Started 4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

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“here is anouther https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-scale-1-48-director-class-paddle-tug-suitable-for-radio-control Here is th…”

3 posts 3 likes

5 days ago by bruce1946

Started 5 days ago by Kevin55

3 3

The brig Tre Kronor

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“Thanks, Col; unfortunately, there aren't any close-up details like the ones I was able to capture on the *Amerigo Vespucci*.”

3 posts 6 likes

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 6 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

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“chugalone Very nice Col”

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6 days ago by ColRay

Started 6 days ago by chugalone100

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Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

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“jumpugly Amity is one of the local landmarks I drive past it every day on my way into Albany. It looks so real in every way . Don't be fooled the Amity on Pr…”

12 posts 40 likes

6 days ago by ColRay

Started 3 months ago by jumpugly

12 40

Bloated LiPo

RC & Electrics

“@Fishercat Hi Fishercat, Thanks for sharing your experiences with LiFePO batteries. I am very interested in this technology; it is new to me, and I have no d…”

71 posts 140 likes

6 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 months ago by zooma

71 140

Propeller question

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“Peter The CAD files I'm using are based on the Puffer Vic56. Oh and by the way VIC and myself share the same birthday year both a very young 83 Col”

10 posts 29 likes

8 days ago by ColRay

Started 9 days ago by ColRay

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Danish sailing vessels with a gaff rig and one or two masts.

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“@AlessandroSPQR You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collecti…”

39 posts 141 likes

9 days ago by RossM

Started 11 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

39 141

The BIG St.Albans Model Show

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SEP 26 2026

Started 5 months ago by robbob

New toy / tool ?

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“Julian I'm very accident-prone it all started in 1948 while on my first zoo visit was bitten by a Galapagos Tortoise since the I have lost count . Ended up i…”

6 posts 29 likes

9 days ago by ColRay

Started 10 days ago by ColRay

6 29

3D Printed Khalilah Superyacht

Hobby Chit Chat

“It's models like that, that strengthen the argument for 3D printing as a method for building models. I'm not a great fan of 3D printed models that could be e…”

8 posts 38 likes

10 days ago by ChrisF

Started 30 days ago by DWBrinkman

8 38

Lionheart steam Turbine Boat

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1 post 11 likes

Started 11 days ago by markm2

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Perkasa MTB in metal

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“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”

8 posts 10 likes

12 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 17 days ago by SimpleSailor

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FIRE

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“@zooma Hi Bob, I completely agree with you regarding the use of fuses.”

22 posts 47 likes

12 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 18 days ago by zooma

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Local clubs meet up

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SEP 6 2026

Started 14 days ago by Westwind

At a standstill and 'Board'

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“@Ronald. Hi Ronald, I bought the lot in one go as the price was quite reasonable around five years ago. I am pretty sure I still have bags full of white meta…”

13 posts 49 likes

15 days ago by GaryLC

Started 15 days ago by ColRay

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Eze-Kote vs a WBPU

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1 post 6 likes

Started 17 days ago by Ronald

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Miss Circus Circus

For Sale/Wanted

“@EdW okay thanks very much Regards Pete”

7 posts 5 likes

17 days ago by Ticker

Started 20 days ago by EdW

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This could be interesting

Hobby Chit Chat

“@Ronald Hi Ron. You’re absolutely right. Blackshoe’s work is that of a fine craftsman. He’s a friend of mine who I first met at a fun sail in Kennebunk, Me. …”

8 posts 26 likes

18 days ago by Chum444

Started 18 days ago by Ronald

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Steam Drifter KY251 Violet

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“@RNinMunich Thanks very much Doug although I have seen most of the items you linked me to. The auction at Tennants was my actual model ,estimated to sell for…”

8 posts 28 likes

18 days ago by markm2

Started 18 days ago by markm2

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Sail control

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“Most transmitters these days can control the throw of a servo, sometimes called volume. If in doubt the Tx. pushed out is sails out. Check that the fully in …”

13 posts 30 likes

18 days ago by roycv

Started 27 days ago by Henri

13 30

Classic Boat RC / 3DP Cornish Polperro Gaffer

RC & Electrics

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1 post 8 likes

Started 18 days ago by Chuck

1 8