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US1 Hatch - servos, switch, battery hard wired

“Mounted the recently fabricated sail arm on the high torque sail servo. Mounted RX with velcro and harded wired switch and battery port. Will use a 5 cell Ni…”

22 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Joe727

Re: HMS Hermes - forces den re-shuffle

“"Avery nice fleet indeed!" I see you've got the situation all weighed up Sy Very good Commodore. Carry on!”

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Steel Bulb not lead experiment

“Hi, On the other hand, there is a simple program for calculating the load, which I have used several times. It can of course be used for materials other than…”

17 posts 3 likes

6 years ago by tomarack

Additional photos

“Some additional photos of the process taken while building the sail arm for my US1Meter boat. Joe”

8 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by Joe727

Re: H.M.S.Bulldog / Beagle

“You are only really limited by your imagination, pocket book and scale requirements. Good suggestion about the Harbour, sound like a nice winter project”

27 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Rowen

Re: PLA or Not!

“I find it very strange that a higher grade of material is that fussy. I would have thought the opposite would be the case. It would be just like premium petr…”

43 posts 1 like

6 years ago by MouldBuilder

“Ok...what’s a back rasher????”

6 years ago by Cashrc

Re: A working Radar!

“Excellent Go go go Rob Maybe we could get Colin & Caroline to cut/engrave us a batch of wall plaques on their Cricut thingamajig? (When they can get around t…”

158 posts 3 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

“Hi Everyone, I soldered everything together yesterday and in a burst of enthusiasm assembled it only to find that something isn't quite right, I suspect a dr…”

19 posts 3 likes

6 years ago by billmcl61

Re: Sound of seil ro ro ferry

“Agree with Martin tell us a little more. Welcome to the site. Rick”

6 years ago by Newby7

Re: Update 9 - Phantom build - completion.

“Hi ChrisB, I am looking forward to seeing such a beautiful model on the water, splendid work. Cheers, Stephen.”

14 posts 1 like

6 years ago by stevedownunder

Re: Blog is now Closed!

“So sorry to hear about the kit's problems. Was really looking forward to seeing your build blog. Let's hope it doesn't show up on Ebay as an intact kit.”

27 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

Re: Quick Build Racer

“Nice looking boat.If there were a wing on her it looks like she could fly. Rick”

6 years ago by Newby7

Re: Nearly there

“Dang it Marky, I really hope you feel better soon. Your convoy ship is very nice, you have a good touch and a good eye. Cash”

53 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Cashrc

Re: Model Trawler

“Nice looking model Sid, JB”

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: 3rd kit cut

“Hi Peter, that's the only balsa model shops used to sell in NZ for years, - apart from the NZ Airsail company brand which was processed here (gone now). We n…”

10 posts 1 like

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: Refit Electronics complete

“Rick, Thank you! Joe”

14 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Joe727

Re: Sails for Star 45

“Looking at classic boats on Youtube this evening, I found two videos of Stars racing in the 2012 Olympics. They were ' Sailing Stars Sailing Race 2 London 20…”

30 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Nerys

Re: 10 inch boat kit purchased on eBay.

“Good luck on the build and do hope you have smallish fingers as I know mine get in the way sometimes. Rick”

6 years ago by Newby7

Re: Fort/Park class freighter

“Superb looking build. Very impressive.Well done. Regards Bill”

11 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.

“Hi Steve, I too have had the Filament I was using brake! Not once but quite a few times! I had purchase it from Banggood! Who gave me a refund opon hearing a…”

12 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by figtree7nts

Re: Fixed it!!!

“BRAVO ZULU Lieutenant”

15 posts 1 like

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: HMS Halifax - Kit Build

“You have certainly done your research well and what an interesting history. That's a pretty good model too. Superb attention to detail. Cheers Nerys”

3 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Re: The Mayflower Rigging and Sails

“I think you are premature flying the British Union Flag as it was not adopted until 1801. Many paintings show the Mayflower flying the Cross of St George fro…”

10 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Aeroplanejohn

Re: 1 meter yacht GOTH

“Bob, Came across your post of 4 years ago, the Goth 1m sailboat. How did she sail? I have been looking at the Goth plans, considering building one and wonder…”

6 years ago by Joe727

Re: Arduino & Model Boats 8 - Bilge Water Alarm

“Thank you Jonathan, I have never been very good when it comes to computers and that sort of thing. Following this thread will not be easy for me so please be…”

6 years ago by Martin555

Re: Onwards with the circuit description

“" I have lost track of this" Don't think you're alone in that SimpleSailor!”

20 posts 1 like

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Aero Naut Jenny

“Lovely work sir, looks fantastic. Look forward to seeing pics of the next run. Chris”

15 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by ChrisB

Re: HMS Repulse.Hull strengthening and deck support.

“Thank you so much for all the valuable suggestions re the decking. I am spoilt now for ideas. I am away at the moment but on my return I will check out all t…”

15 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Re: St Canute Billing Boats Build Update

“Good luck Richard Odd description for those parts! For me part 836 is the base not 197!? Cheers, Doug”

6 years ago by RNinMunich