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Nautical Nonsense: Cutlass Stand

“I'm at my son's home right now and here is where the cutlass holder sits. Lew”

4 posts 10 likes

8 months ago by LewZ

Contacting peterd in Australia

“Peter’s email last night says he is home now, eating home cooking though he had no appetite. Keep those emails coming to him with words of encouragement. Sho…”

7 posts 5 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

Sound modules for RCA’s ww2 warship

“Thanks Steve for your reply. I will look into Forge Electronics as a possibility.”

8 months ago by Javelin1

Tugboats to the sacred island

“You guys really got me fired up! I went straight up to the attic and pulled the model out. I’m going to do a full photo session of all the scratch-built part…”

13 posts 8 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Early Radio Control Experiences

“Yes Roy. Saving those servos is a great idea. The ones I mentioned have a built in direction and speed controller. They work out great for powering a small b…”

65 posts 8 likes

8 months ago by LewZ

Brackengarth Tug

“A great find Merchant! That is a seriously robust looking vessel and a great project! I seriously suspect that there are some aggressive bulwarks on that tug…”

5 posts 2 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Help is needed guys, Robbe Atlantis

“Well done Doug! Ron's friend is lucky as Krick was not always able to save all of Robbe's plans and patterns. I wrote to Krick directly about a plan set for …”

3 posts 3 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Scottish Trawler

“https://share.google/Oh1C4iJwuG20biqH5 Yes it’s available but I am not going to but it at that price. Yup, that’s what I thought too. The kit has over 500 pa…”

4 posts 5 likes

8 months ago by Ronald

“Hi, Stephen. If you want to run two batteries in parallel to more or less double the current capacity, have a look at the "Battery Parallel Board" The P103 f…”

8 posts 3 likes

8 months ago by Steves-s

Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling

“Looking really good lot of work gone into that Philuk”

6 posts 10 likes

8 months ago by PhilH

Our fellow Model-Boats contributor is ill

“Ronald: How could I send him a note? Can you send me his link? Thanks.”

2 posts 13 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Bluebird of Chelsea

“Ref.Bluebird of Chelsea.The photo of Bluebird on your club page is not the original Bluebird.its a recent arrival at Chelsea..The original is a Gentlemans pr…”

6 posts 3 likes

8 months ago by StephenS3

Model Expo Prototypes "Mighty Might".

“Marty: There’s no need to apologize. It was simply a misspelling, and I took your correction in that spirit. As Scripture says: ‘The taking of offense rests …”

7 posts 11 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

Model Expo/Nauticurso Pesqueiro 1:32 Scale

“Some fine chug! Excellent detailing.A well used weather beaten version would make an interesting build.”

2 posts 10 likes

8 months ago by Chum444

And Now For Something Completely Different

“King Tiger and Tiger 11. The first r/c model tank that I can ever remember was when Tamiya brought out their model of the Sherman. This what started my inter…”

30 posts 12 likes

8 months ago by zooma

“Amen my Brothers! Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!”

3 posts 13 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Mixer connections

“I think that with esc's connected the inertia of the motors will eliminate the 'notches'. Roy”

14 posts 3 likes

8 months ago by roycv

Juanita inverted ventilation pipes

“I agree with you, Chugalone! You're a true artist! Multifaceted, to boot. I admire you. Imagination and creativity are excellent resources for model making. …”

7 posts 6 likes

8 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Surpass ESC Problem?

“I programmed the Surpass 150A ESC this evening using the Rocket RC program card that I placed inside the hull of the Sea Commander. No instructions about how…”

9 posts 6 likes

8 months ago by zooma

Need help identifying

“Brass should only be used if the boiler is low pressure, less than 30psi, and less than 3” in diameter. The brass will degrade over time. The best material f…”

12 posts 8 likes

8 months ago by EdW

“Ron ALIEXPRESS has 16mm rubber or silicon balls, black or white. Delivered price about $1 each (10, up to 50 quantity). You would have to add your own colour…”

10 posts 2 likes

8 months ago by RossM

Graupner Wiesel

“Great stuff Guys!!!!! I love this inspiration first thing in the morning. ️ You got this Dave! Will follow for sure!!!!!”

12 posts 10 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Help Please Graupner 2351 Navy Sound Module

“Guten Morgen Bruce, Found the manual (in German) on RC Groups site. First off- Lead #2 is labelled 'Blitzerausgang' = Flasher output. Seems to be intended fo…”

8 months ago by RNinMunich

Laughing Whale Friendship Sloop Scale 1:12

“Chug!!!!!! What a gorgeous Cat Boat! That's what we call "museum scale" around here. My dad's boat was built from a long discontinued large scale Midwest kit…”

14 posts 18 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Black Friday deals

“Has anyone here used the ultrasonic hobby knifes? I have been bombarded with advertisements for them lately.”

3 posts 2 likes

8 months ago by algon

Building the Rapier

“Thanks matey, l have a couple of 540 motors, the plans show for single prop...l assume surface piecing....as l said from a dolls house background so need peo…”

8 months ago by Millwall Steve

“Does anyone have a source for Round bumpers? I’m am trying to make them but not exactly getting the shape. Ron”

8 months ago by Ronald

How do you create the coiled ropes?

“As I mentioned, here are some photos of the spirally coiled strings. As you can see, some have nails and a clear plastic ring. The clear plastic ring is used…”

41 posts 12 likes

9 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Converting floor models?

“Hello everyone, I actually wanted to report on the work yesterday, but the painter is busy in our basement. First the walls, then the entire floor. During th…”

7 posts 15 likes

9 months ago by Mike Stoney

“Hello all, I haven't been able to use my computer until recently, so thanks to all of you who replied to my query about boat sounds. Best wishes Tim”

13 posts 2 likes

9 months ago by tim morland