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Re: Noobie Question

“Hi Joe, Many thanks for your thoughts, I've had a good think about this, using all the one manufacturer makes a lot of sense, especially for a first timer, a…”

35 posts 1 like

6 years ago by billmcl61

Re: hfm thames barge

“thanks for the info this is my 2nd barge so getting better each one i build so after a few more build's i might get it correct and just picked up the plans f…”

16 posts 1 like

6 years ago by jacko

“Hi, Is this any use Bill”

20 posts 1 like

6 years ago by billmcl61

Re: Chris Craft Constellation

“Exceptional looking boat . I envy your skills. The almond color was a good idea. Can't wait to see if finished. Stay safe.”

6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

“I like the velcro solution to make fine ajustement of the waterline. Thanks”

6 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Ygagnon

Re: on ther lake!

“It’s Needham Lakes, near Stowmarket Suffolk Pete. As you say, nice bit of water, but a little weedy at the moment, can snag an unwary prop if not careful! I’…”

6 years ago by Skydive130

Re: connectors for upper cabins (Water/ Electrical)

“I am using 1/8 ID connectors on small boats, on the fire boat, i use 3/8" ID hose connectors. I seem to recall ordering them from a distributor in Bellevue, …”

6 years ago by Umi Ryuzuki

Chris Craft Constellation

“I think my Chris Craft is becoming a piece of furniture as I like the stained wood look rather than painted .Remade rudder as it was to short inside model & …”

6 years ago by GARTH

Re: "Flora" Test

“Hi Sky, Here are the instructions that Doug has told me. I am assuming your computer is not a mac. To watch; ignore the Invalid File sign. Just click on it a…”

6 years ago by Martin555

Re: Alwyn Vintcent Build

“Very nice model, you do great work.”

6 years ago by RonH

Ready to be water tested

“Bathtub is too small to properly give this a water test. Once our pond is open for use, it will be water tested.”

9 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

Re: New Parts Cut

“see: pocketship in the small boats monthly website PocketShip Particulars Length 14′ 10″ Beam 75″ Draft, board up 16″ Draft, board down 36" Sail area 148 sq …”

10 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

Re: added some detail

“Looking good!!!”

15 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Dibdawg

Re: Been busy on her.....

“I really like this model. You have done a really good job. Well done. Peter.”

6 years ago by MouldBuilder

Re: Chris Craft Constellation

“Looking good Garth. Keep up the good work. Martin555.”

6 years ago by Martin555

Re: We are sailing.......!!

“Doug, Save me having to cut the grass Graham93”

22 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Graham93

Re: Got my registration...

“Yeeeehaaah!”

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Slipway 1/16th Tamar

“Radio gear all fitted and props ,cabin assembled and filled see image”

6 years ago by Pmodoo

Chris Craft Constellation

“I kept looking at the plans & realized that the aft deck is higher than the fore deck so made a raised section & while I was finished with that decided to pu…”

6 years ago by GARTH

Re: Yorkshireman refit

“The bow thruster i think was part of the original build/ kit of parts as it is shown on the set of build plans i have obtained.although i did not have the bo…”

6 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Rogal118

Re: Chris Craft Constellation

“Looks good. Understanding your issue about the weather. It's raining with scattered snow here in S.E. Michigan. April 22nd ???”

6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

“Had to re mask the hull, because the tape adhesive had dryed out, but once this was done, the Paint used was Wilko Spray Enamel, the RED was applied yesterda…”

6 years ago by muddy

Re: Gentlemans Cruiser

“Hello Doug, i dont appear to be to find the said pics ? perhaps i,m not in the correct place ? Muddy..”

6 years ago by muddy

Re: Chris Craft Constellation

“Yep, needs a little sanding, that's all. Probably a dab of filler too. Coming right along, will be nice and sturdy.”

6 years ago by Commodore-H

“Well George it's now full steam ahead. Good luck. Martin555.”

16 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Martin555

Re: Pride of Hythe

“That's one helluva big boat, seen this on the linkspan stand at the 2019 Blackpool show, but would be frightened to start to build this, to big a project for…”

6 years ago by Rookysailor

Re: Yorkshireman refit

“Great build , Stay safe . Cheers Marky”

6 years ago by marky

Re: Done!! At least the pretty bits

“Found it Sam Thanks for that tip off. They've got some useful stuff Cheers, Doug https://www.ep-fun.be/contents/nl/p25737_Switching-module-multi-function-SXM…”

19 posts 1 like

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Re: Deck completed, main hatch, paint in progress

“Nice build Joe ,stay safe . Cheers Marky.”

15 posts 1 like

6 years ago by marky

Re: Venician Water Taxi

“I love this model. It looks really nice.”

6 years ago by MouldBuilder