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Re: Building a sound into my tug

“I can see how you got inspired by the original !”

3 years ago by HardyS

Re: Finishing the model

“Always amazed how flat bottomed simple hulls like this can look so good. Wonderful job chugalone !”

3 years ago by HardyS

Re: Fairey huntsman 31 47 restoration

“Oh the joys of restoration ! Most members of our club apply the '10 foot rule', ie. if it looks good when 10' away then it is OK. Personally I prefer the 10"…”

4 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Re: A Tug Fort Valley Modification

“One lives and learns BS. It's usually best to put the address on a separate line as well. I've also learned to put link addresses right at the end of a post,…”

23 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: HMS Verulam R28 Refit Final Part.Finishing touches.

“Ottimo lavoro, mi sto gustando le foto ma soprattutto i video. Bravissimo, quando fate navi belle dovete mettere tanti video altrimenti le vedete solo voi, i…”

10 posts 1 like

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Springer watertight deck

“Chum444, There are only two ways water can enter through the deck, and both are hatches. The aft hatch is close fitting, and flange around the bottom of the …”

6 posts 13 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Back from the dead

“Well it's been some time since I have posted anything with regards to this build. In the six years of this rebuild I have built four boats and moved clubs, s…”

10 posts 1 like

3 years ago by Fred

Re: Gina 2 Billing Boats Fish Cutter - Restoration & Conversion

“Thanks Alessandro I'm sure that your English will get better the longer you are on this site. You will soon be 'up to speed' with us. Any questions or anythi…”

15 posts 1 like

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Police boat BMBF

“Looking very smart Tony Good work. Doug”

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Comment to Colin

“Don’t worry, it’s not even close to coming up on it’s hydro-foils”

25 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by EdW

Re: Meyer Shipyards Papenburg

“Oh, guys, I'm so sorry and I apologise! You should take photos like this with a good camera and not with an iPhone. Why? The iPhone is used all the time and …”

3 years ago by Mike Stoney

Re: Thought I had finished!!

“Yes I quite agree that the planking looks better than the plain vinyl. You have made a lovely job of her and I am quite envious !”

27 posts 1 like

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

“Very nice build of a historic boat, excellent video, looks realistic on SloMo. Cheers, Pete”

3 years ago by Rookysailor

Re: Travelling case

“My word, you have made your case strong enough to withstand an army of school kids ! I hope you are able to lift it.”

27 posts 1 like

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Thanks for all the help

“I followed the eBay link and I am now the proud owner of the kit. Will save me trying to redesign and find the materials. I want to build this in memory of m…”

6 posts 3 likes

3 years ago by EdW

Re: When is Bismarck versa Tirpitz

“I don't think there is any difference between Bismarck and Tirpitz. Structurally there were identical sister ships. Equipment wise there may be some differen…”

3 years ago by JockScott

Re: It's been a while!

“Some more progress on my MMS build. I am now in a bit of a quandry, I have been searching for info on LL sweep gear but having no luck. I can't decide whethe…”

3 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Re: Fairey huntsman

“You're doing well Wez. Keep it up. Please show us the completed model, preferably on the water, and if you can do a video all the better !”

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Re: Final pictures

“Once again thanks for the comments. I'm glad to see your still with us Rob Ill watch out for your build”

27 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by mturpin013

Re: Sportfish 24"

“Hey,@Chum444 I missed a part of your comment. The boat is scratch built. The hull was a paid SOLIDWORKS design and turned into a 3d printable file. Everythin…”

3 years ago by Sakibian

Re: Sport yacht 19"

“@Chris She goes flying at 75-80% throttle, can't do the full throttle. She's a bit too light, because of balsa wood. I did put some bearing balls inside thou…”

12 posts 3 likes

3 years ago by Sakibian

“Neil. Thank you for all that info. I shall investigate further.It’s always good to get 1st hand knowledge Regards Bill”

18 posts 1 like

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

“thanks for the tip about Technobots and also MFACOMO looks to be a good source for drive train items”

17 posts 1 like

3 years ago by Len1

Re: Plywood wanted

“Monsieur Suisse It has taken along time before you did reply.you want me to inform at the local modelshop supermarket? No problem to do so. Let me know”

3 years ago by hermank

“Looking great, having no leaks is always a bonus I find”

3 years ago by Doogle

Re: Tow vehicle

“Hi River Rat, It sounds like these do gooder's are getting around everywhere. There are fewer and fewer ponds or lakes over here in the UK where you can use …”

7 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by BOATSHED

prop size on my perkasa is

“For those that are obsessed with size the prop is 35mm is that the right size had trouble getting one that fits due to the UNC thread on the prop”

10 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Stephen T

Gun and engine deck

“Had to re-print the ammo boxes incl. lids and engine hatch as they were to small for the holes in the deck, now I'm happy that i bought a Bambu Lab X1C, so t…”

4 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by Tica

Re: Update July 26

“Looks outstanding! Do you anticipate getting some in-water photos in the near term? As I recall, the Roamer line of Chris Crafts was a plywood sheathed hull …”

11 posts 1 like

3 years ago by Chum444

Lifeboat crewman “AL” part 3, jacket, life jacket, Harness

“Once the collar was complete I set about lengthening the outer jacket, the original figure had a boiler suit type outer garment. I started from the shoulders…”

6 posts 11 likes

3 years ago by Rogal118