… f the last few days, I had a very interesting call. A local rch-hit">yacht manufacturer wants to build a scale model of their rch-hit">yacht to use as demonstration. I am very excited about this and although the model will not be commercially available to or …

Hi Model Boaters I am a newbie to RC Model rch-hit">Yachts so I purchased a pre made kit from eBay. I have encountered issues with the re threading of my sail winch servo after it got into a right mess is there anybody who could offer me any useful …

For Sale - RC Brixham Trawler - Revive The Brixham trawler was a heavy displacement boat of some 60–80 ft length on the deck, with a long straight keel, a straight vertical stem, usually a fantail stern, and a low freeboard to ease the hand …

… al naval officer. The model is a replica og a Sail Training rch-hit">Yacht that was used by the Royal Navy and took part in several Round The World Races The model was built by a naval officer who took part in the 1973 race. The Camper & Nicholson 5 …

Whoa! Now that's a worthy project! Gorgeous craft!! I just recently got roped into a scratch kit-bash commission build for a local model railroad collector (see below). Hence my delay to start my USCG boat. Nevertheless, have to enjoy the c …

… way to the city Pics 5+6 The peninsula pond is used by the rc rch-hit">yacht club, but as long as they aren't racing the pond is free to use, (there are no rules, but I just keep out of their way so as not to upset them, as they take racing far too …

As an introduction to RC rch-hit">yacht sailing I purchased the above kit. I would like some advice on a technical question about assembling the hull. In the instructions, which I might add for a beginner could be better explained, when building the …

About 12 months ago after building a beautiful 1mtr Nimbus rch-hit">yacht I fancied building another type. After insufficient research I decided upon the Graham Bantock designed Romanza, a 6mtr popular 1.532 long rch-hit">yacht. I have the plans, sufficient …

… ike shed, I came across what remains of my kids old sailing rch-hit">yacht. I must have bought it for them in the late 70's/early 80's. There's not a lot of it left (see pic) and it was covered in expanded foam (a can exploded in the shed). I cleane …

Hi! There are different types of internals, but I've never needed a book. If you look around here, you will surely find one or the other idea that has already been incorporated. I myself rebuilt and changed the sail guides 6x until it suite …

Thanks here’s the boat part built showing the decals. I painted the rudder and keel, but someone told me the paint would slow the boat down. Not sure about that. Stephen

I put mine together in lockdown and am very pleased with it. I added decals to mine from Soch Sails. The UK has a single class for racing.

Hi All, as time allows I continue with my dragon rch-hit">yacht build. Having completed the planking, here's a reminder of the keel and backbone structure made from iroko in which I fitted the rudder tube, rudder, propeller shaft, and the keel weigh …

… ilding from the Nexus Plans Service, the 1/0th scale Dragon rch-hit">Yacht designed by A E Palmer taken from Camper & Nicholson's plans of Prince Philip's 'Bluebottle'. A Christmas present! From the start I planned to deviate from the plan to some e …

Circassia- Glasgow Circassia was built in Glasgow in 1937 for Anchor lines Liverpool to Bombay regular route, carrying 285 passengers and 4000 tons of cargo. She was taken by the Admiralty at the beginning of World War 2 and used as a troop …

I purchased a small Proboat Westward 18" sail rch-hit">yacht primarily for my young grandson, who is only two years old. So it looks like I'll being doing most of the training meantime. It's a great little boat and I've popped on a Lego Sailor and S …

hi all. I have purchased a rch-hit">yacht hull and deck as my next project from that well known auction site, but am struggling to find the maker or the name of the rch-hit">yacht?. it came complete with a fibreglass deck, measures 48" long 10" beam and 11" …

Hi Martin We sail a variety of rch-hit">yachts at my club. As well as the class rch-hit">yachts we have Pond rch-hit">Yachts, Thames Barges, Norfolk Wherry, Pilot cutters, Fishing boats, RN Gunboats, Tall ships and have our own mould for a plank on frame 5' schooner. …

Only 3 weeks old RTR only water required to sail and Includes 8 batteries,much sought after model at the moment,comes with Instruction manual & Invoice,and sails beautiful. £140. NOW SOLD

… t on a paddle board it is dangerous. Everyone has a boat or rch-hit">yacht here and some of the larger motor boats are so ugly! Marinas galore. We are able to easily sail down the coast to Sydney Harbour which is an enormous area and go further in t …

Ron, I've circled the boats I brought .... 1. Bandit Boats B1 Fire Tug 2. Midwest 960 1:24 Fireboat 3. Midwest 962 1:24 Tug (Modified Harbor Master) 4. Midwest 964 1:12 Tour Boat (Modified from Booth Bay Lobster Boat) 5. Dumas 1234 1:8 Chri …

… y with one boat, going home with three as also found a pond rch-hit">yacht in a charity shop. Does anyone recognise the design of the Marblehead?

… h neigbours complaint about the noice. Our club had sailing rch-hit">yachts, steam and electric. The sailing side has left us last year because of the lack of wind( which is understandable) In the past they loved it because the A class sailing rch-hit">yacht …

… events on the site as well, plus most classic launches and rch-hit">yachts in NZ, (scroll down/keep clicking on links) Some pics have been done in black and white/coloured for effect, very nice. https://www.woodyboater.com/blog/2016/03/11/reporting …

Hi, I used venetian window slats to plank my dragon rch-hit">yacht which is still in build, highly recommended! Tony A........

… used on my ratter 10 .... hope this helps please note I can RC the rudder if required

… rn. When the pins were removed the sanding before white undercoating covered up all the holes -in the next stage the hull will be lifted from the board turned over and a jig made -then I can start thinking about what I'll do with the inside …

… waterproofing. I have some new 1.3mm cord coming from Caldercraft. I just hope I can remember how it was rigged. I ain't great with knots. The sails were absolutely filthy with some sort of oil based grime, but my dear bride sorted them ou …