Back in the Groove
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Petty Officer 1st Class · 237 pts
Newburgh, Lancashire, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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Re: Extending the cable routes.I bought a right angle for my dremel (575), which looks to be a little smaller than you used and it worked really well in small spaces♥ 1 like1,023 viewsRe: Spray Rails.Steaming worked really well on the chines of my Fire Boat / Crash Tender Great to see these techniques used regards Bill♥ 2 likes1,375 viewsNew boat kit bought in UK n hand carried to USAThat Tugboat looks quite a lovely challenge - hope you enjoy it - There are paint sets available for these kits too: https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/billing_boats_banckert.html Kind Regards, Bill♥ 7 likes612 viewsRe: RAF Crash TenderThat looks really nice - well done!♥ 2 likes612 viewsWe are sailing!I finally got the boat on the Water at Jubilee Pond - the home of Southport Model Boat club We took some video, which I have uploaded to You-Tube, as I don't know the max file size I can put on this site https…♥ 13 likes1,165 viewsPlans I still have for my modelThese are the original plans that came with the model, including the materials required for the build.
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♥ 13 likes1,256 viewsNew restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.Hi Colin, I have almost finished my refurbishment My model is just under 36" long, and there's details about the electronics / motor etc on my build page if it will help Hoping to do my test run on a lake v so…♥ 18 likes563 viewsRe: Painting and Fitting-outPeteJev, Thanks for the suggestion re SLEC. I actually had them make me a set of windows and frames for the version of the boat that I have, but I think my drawings were "not the best", so am still trying to d…♥ 4 likes1,529 viewsPainting and Fitting-outI used Johnstones Trade Wood Primer and Grey Undercoat for the base layers, sanding between each coat to try to get a smooth finish. The hull is painted "Victory Red" and "Black", and the waterline painted whi…
+4♥ 13 likes1,677 viewsRe: Restarting the RefurbishmentAlessandroSPQR - Here's that Photo!. I'd use the 15 minute version next time!
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PDF♥ 13 likes1,256 viewsNew restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.Hi Colin, I have almost finished my refurbishment My model is just under 36" long, and there's details about the electronics / motor etc on my build page if it will help Hoping to do my test run on a lake v so…♥ 18 likes563 viewsRe: Painting and Fitting-outPeteJev, Thanks for the suggestion re SLEC. I actually had them make me a set of windows and frames for the version of the boat that I have, but I think my drawings were "not the best", so am still trying to d…♥ 4 likes1,529 viewsPainting and Fitting-outI used Johnstones Trade Wood Primer and Grey Undercoat for the base layers, sanding between each coat to try to get a smooth finish. The hull is painted "Victory Red" and "Black", and the waterline painted whi…+4♥ 13 likes1,677 viewsRe: Restarting the RefurbishmentAlessandroSPQR - Here's that Photo!. I'd use the 15 minute version next time!♥ 5 likes1,815 views