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  1. Steveg171
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    I have just "rediscovered" the hobby I let slip almost 50 years ago. I was into fast, pointy noisy things back then, now my interest is electrified classics.

    I have recently taken possession of a Sea Queen that needs attention. Then while looking for a Lesro Rapier I slipped up (didn't ask the size of the model in the adverts photo) and landed it's smaller Stiletto version.
    Still on the hunt for a Rapier. I'm also hoping to find a Nor Star Wave Rider, so if anyone has any of those gathering dust, give me a shout ? Also on the wish list would be a Sea Commander and a Lesro Sportsman. Wow, that would be some fleet !

    Anyway, glad I found this site, looks interesting. 👍

    I'm also searching for old Model Boats issues to help fill in the long gap ???
    Liked by RNinMunich and ShaunI and

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  2. Norway
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    Found this website by chance. I'm new to all this model boat stuff so will be trawling around (no pun intended) to gather ad much knowledge as I can.👍
    Liked by RNinMunich and jbkiwi and
    1. Colin H Silver
      Fleet Admiral
      Well Norway, you've come to the best site in the world to learn about all things model boat related.
      Ask a question and someone will have the answer.
      Happy modelling, cheers Colin.
      Liked by RNinMunich and jbkiwi and
    3. GaryLC Silver
      Captain
      Hello there, and whether you are trawling, drifting through, or whatever, you are certainly very welcome on this site, which just happens to be one of the best on the model boating front at this moment of time. You will find that all the members on here, are sociable friendly and very helpful, especially on the problem-solving front. Regards, enjoy, Gary.
      Liked by RNinMunich and Peejay and
    4. Mike Stoney Bronze
      Rear Admiral
      Hello Norway
      It is actually the case on this homepage, I am also a newbie and I was really helped with tips and tricks. I also took my old models from 1985-90 out of the screed and ventured back to the old boats. .
      You'll see . . Really awesome here! 👍👍👍
      Best landlubbers greetings from Switzerland, Michel-Claude
      Liked by RNinMunich and Madwelshman and

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  3. DWBrinkman Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Hello,
    As a bonafide certified "Newby", I really appreciate this site and all it has to offer. I signed up a little over 2 months ago, and didn't really get involved until the last couple of weeks. I am humbled by the quality of some of your builds, especially the complex ones that some have taken on as their first build.
    This past summer, when I decided to give this hobby a try, I joined a local RC boat club (www.emyc.org) to get a feel for what model boating is all about. They are a great bunch of supportive people who encouraged me to jump in.
    Not feeling that I have the skillset to attempt a full-on build, I set out to find boats in need of some TLC. Since then, by searching online ads, I have acquired several boats all of which have been stored and abused over the years. I have gotten a couple back to a "water ready" state (but not finished project status). I have acquired the parts to repair two more, and am still trying to figure out what to do with the worst shape boats. I jokingly refer to my "Fleet" as "The Island of Misfit Toys".
    I am sure that I will be bugging all of you a lot in the future, seeking advice.
    I have posted pictures in my Harbour, feel free to take a peek.
    Dave B
    Liked by RNinMunich and stevedownunder and

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  4. Mike Stoney Bronze
    Rear Admiral
    Dear model-making friends!
    I have never found such a cool, meaningful and valuable website. Since I've been allowed to be with you, I've seen so many good ideas and received good tips for you, I have to thank you all! You are awesome!
    Mike Stoney alias Michel-Claude from Central Switzerland

    PS: My English may not be that perfect, but I think you already understand me, right? (tipical Swiss english) 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    Liked by DWBrinkman and dave976 and
    1. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Mike,
      I am really glad you are enjoying this site.
      We have great members here that are willing to share there knowledge and to help in any way they can.

      Martin555.
      Liked by RNinMunich and DWBrinkman and
    2. GaryLC Silver
      Captain
      Hi Mike, and welcome to what must be as far as I am concerned the very best Model Boat Site that exists here on the internet. I am sure that you will find the members on here to be sociable, friendly, helpful, and full of excellent ideas when you get stuck with a problem or you require information on a specific problem. So my friend enjoy the ride as this site runs like a Swiss watch, and there is nothing wrong with your English, and you will fit in nicely. Regards, Gary.
      Liked by RNinMunich and Mike Stoney and

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    1. Nerys
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome aboard, Robert, to this Forum and the Model Boat Navy. Yes you will get all the help you need from the members. You only have to ask and someone will come to the rescue. You will find that we are a very friendly lot and many of our members have an astonishing knowledge of the intricacies of model boat building.

      Cheers, Nerys
      Liked by RNinMunich and Martin555
    2. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Welcome to the site Robert,
      As Nerys has said we have really fantastic members here on the site.
      If you need any help just shout.

      Martin555.

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  6. wingsounds13
    Leading Seaman
    Hi. I'm new here, lead astray by CashRC. I can't say that this site has helped me just yet as I just got here, though I expect it will be helpful with my boating activities as other fora have been for flying and audio addictions. At least I am addicted to hobbies and not drugs. 😆

    I have been building and flying model planes for over 50 years, RC for almost 50. I added boats to my fleet several years ago, starting with sailboats and progressed to power.

    J.P.
    Liked by RNinMunich and billmcl61 and
    2. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi JP,
      Welcome to the site.
      As Cash has told you we are friendly bunch and maybe a little crazy (well i am probably the crazy one).

      I hope you enjoy the site and that you find it useful.

      Martin555.
      Liked by jbkiwi and Cashrc
    3. wingsounds13
      Leading Seaman
      Hi Martin. You may be crazy, I don't know you yet. I do know that Cash has more loose screws than a hardware store. 😃 He makes me look normal (I'm not).

      I look forward to getting to know the crew around here.

      J.P.
      Liked by Cashrc and RNinMunich and

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  7. Rover
    Leading Seaman
    I finished my Billings Smit Nederland after 30 years and finished my Dad’s Robbe Anjet fishing boat as a memory to him passing away, all in lockdown without accessing this site, wish I’d found it earlier I’m now building a SLEC RAF crash tender and members on this site have built some beautiful models providing inspiration, none of my boats have made it for their maiden voyage yet, fingers crossed 2021 will get them christened
    Liked by jbkiwi and T33CNO and
    1. Martin555
      Fleet Admiral
      Hi Rover.
      You have done some excellent work and i am sure that if your dad is looking down now he would be really pleased and proud of what you have achieved.

      Good luck with your crash tender.

      Martin555.
      Liked by RNinMunich and Rover and

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  9. Colin H Silver
    Fleet Admiral
    We all need help at sometime, and good friends will always give it freely.
    Where else could we get such a wealth of information and help at no cost. From all around the world.
    What a party/regatta we could have if we all managed to meet up.
    Well done all of you for being there when we need you.
    Cheers Colin.
    Liked by Peejay and Madwelshman and
    1. Nerys
      Fleet Admiral
      That would be a great party if only it could be arranged, but on a more serious note, I don't see why a meet up could not be arranged at one of the model boat exhibitions, Warwick or Blackpool for instance. I'm sure quite a few members go there, so why not a prearranged meeting time and place. This year is most likely to be out, but there's always next.

      Cheers, Nerys
      Liked by Peejay and Rookysailor and
    8. BOATSHED Bronze
      Captain
      I have just been sifting through the guestbook pages. Seen you remark about virtual meetings. There is a way now through ZOOM. I do not know how many people can join a meet but I know it could be more than 11. I had to go onto a M.S.A.C 😠😠 zoom meeting and there were 11 of us that was including the person that arranged the meeting.

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