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New Moth MKII semi scale yacht

“Forgot I hadn't updated this blog sorry, (a lot's been happening lately,) but now the Moth is sailing well with the new keel. JB”

23 posts 18 likes

1 month ago by jbkiwi

“@ChrisF . Will has more storage space :)”

1 month ago by zooma

“Now that's an inspiration, I also had a knock down Bulkhead/Deck set about the same time. It has been up and down off the shelf for years now, but You may ha…”

1 month ago by muddy

Fairey Fisherman 27

“Finished painting the deck. 4 coats of gloss in the end after a fine sanding between the second and third and third and fourth coats. Not entirely happy as u…”

22 posts 13 likes

1 month ago by ChrisF

Fairey Fisherman 27

“Finished painting the deck. 4 coats of gloss in the end after a fine sanding between the second and third and third and fourth coats. Not entirely happy as u…”

22 posts 13 likes

1 month ago by ChrisF

3. Updating the Wiesel: Almost done ("Tub" test complete)

“*A New video of a* _successful tub test_ of the major overhaul. I did have to swap out the radio to a Flysky receiver because the 6th channel on the Futaba w…”

6 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by LewZ

Put aside for the summer

“I had a house repair to do and family gathering and a holiday this month and through to August, so a few pictures to show where I am up to before taking a br…”

7 posts 12 likes

2 months ago by ColinJ2

“@EdW I worry about such things too especially with my 50 mph Spartan just about ready for it's lipo charged run, but build we must Ed! What rises from the as…”

6 posts 3 likes

2 months ago by jumpugly

“@GARTH Looking forward to the day when you and I can run our boats out on patrol together.”

15 posts 2 likes

2 months ago by Ronald

“@Northernflotsam Hi, Yes I started with Fusion 360 so maybe I will have another look at it. Its just a matter of keeping at it so one does'nt forget the icon…”

2 months ago by IanL1

“@robertl Hello, Thanks for the message. With regards to photographs of the finished boat, I am sorry but I have been unbale to finish the model due to ill he…”

16 posts 1 like

2 months ago by firefighter

Modelling gundalow

“https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/tomarack/album/gundalow Here you can find photos from building the model and from sailing on the lake in the park. Sorry for the u…”

96 posts 9 likes

2 months ago by tomarack

Davits installed, radio equipment installed.

“Hi y’all. I got the davits and railings made up and installed last weekend and radio gear installed also. Nothing too mind bending, but I had to make a chang…”

12 posts 15 likes

2 months ago by Cashrc

“@Nick-Ward Looks great on the water - just about scale speed I would say. My original was much slower originally thanks to the power (and budget) options of …”

2 months ago by Razor1955

“What size linear servos are you looking for?”

2 months ago by ChrisF

“@ChrisF This looks like the start of another exceptional build. Converting the original plans to 1:10 scale while staying faithful to the authentic materials…”

2 months ago by chugalone100

"F" Clamp now available on Thingiverse

“I posted this clamp on line for anyone to download for free. This also includes instructions. Lew https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7360636”

5 posts 13 likes

2 months ago by LewZ

“Absolutely stunning. Nice job! I like the open look on the main deck with the exposed boiler. Looks like many of the small river boats that traveled the sout…”

3 posts 4 likes

2 months ago by LewZ

“@chugalone100 Hi Chugalone. Have you tried the new toy too? I agree with you, the image is truly fantastic and evocative.”

2 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Sailing at Fleetwood

“Link to YouTube video - the first sail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AENF9UBeGWY”

3 posts 13 likes

2 months ago by AndyB2

“@GARTH I too like to see a driver at the very least in these models. I am currently looking out for 16th scale figures for my current build. A Windermere pad…”

2 months ago by ColinJ2

“@GARTH I too like to see a driver at the very least in these models. I am currently looking out for 16th scale figures for my current build. A Windermere pad…”

2 months ago by ColinJ2

“We are all hoping to see that today.”

37 posts 1 like

2 months ago by zooma

“Hi I all, Been a while getting back to this build but here goes. Just doing some fiddling to get the innards installed and balanced in the water. Aside from …”

6 posts 9 likes

3 months ago by jostro65

“OS 20 Marine. The third motor to join my collection of Classic Model Power Boat Engines was this lovely little OS20 that was kindly given to me by Ed, shortl…”

3 months ago by zooma

Returned to the north branch of the Cape Cod & Southwest Florida Shipyard

“Both the Wasque 26 & the Northern Bay 36 sport fisherman survived the transit without damage.First yard work order was to repower the too-slow original motor…”

32 posts 13 likes

3 months ago by Chum444

“I'm getting ready to build the same model where did you find the rudder and a propeller tube shaft and what sizes are they?”

3 months ago by JasonP

Re: My Latest Project

“Thanks for the information Ron. I don’t have a 3D printer so your kind offer of further details will not be necessary.”

7 posts 3 likes

3 months ago by Chum444

“The sails were laid out with panel lines aligned to the run of the cloth. At the moment the heads'ls aren't attached to stays, but have a bit of cord attache…”

26 posts 4 likes

3 months ago by Jerry Todd

“Just an update on the wiring for the Nav lights. The lights, the battery, the wiring, and the pushbutton are under the wheelhouse.”

15 posts 17 likes

3 months ago by GARTH