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“Thats cool sir, very cool. Please keep us posted on her progress!!”

8 days ago by Cashrc

Re: Blackpool model boat show & bring & buy

“Rookysailor. Pete I had a good but tiring day because of a two hour drive. You must have been AWOL when I came by your stand which took some beating with the…”

8 days ago by Steves-s

Visby-class corvette "HSwMS HELSINGBORG (K32)"

“+Let's step away from sailing ships for a moment.+ Good evening to all modelers, especially those passionate about modern warships. I hope you enjoy these ph…”

8 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@Chum444 .. Thank you for the comment. I was of the same train of thought years ago. After watching the local Aircraft Flying club and some of the " Bumps a …”

8 days ago by muddy

Re: US Army 85' ST Tug

“@LewZ wow! I'll look into that. She'll join Angel's Gate in LA, and ST-488 in Le Havre as museum/display STs. There are some others, like Joanne Krause, but …”

8 days ago by Fishercat

“@ColRay Thanks you for your great comment ..fun to drive this model Cheers Gav”

9 days ago by GavJ

Club sail session

“This was the first sail of the Vosper at Spencer's pool. The club held a military regatta. I had a problem with the Vosper kept stopping. I checked it out at…”

9 days ago by GARTH

Club sail session

“This was the first sail of the Vosper at Spencer's pool.Club held a military regattaI had problem with the Vosper kept stopping Check it out at home found th…”

9 days ago by GARTH

Re: Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

“here is anouther https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-scale-1-48-director-class-paddle-tug-suitable-for-radio-control Here is th…”

9 days ago by bruce1946

Re: Sea Commander from a pair of old cabin sides

“September 2026. The “Kopy Kommander” (as this non -authentic Sea Commander has been called) ran very well today with its new SeaKing 120AMP water-cooled ESC.…”

9 days ago by zooma

Re: LESRO Rapier

“September 2026. Rapier 1 had its first outing on the Southport club lake for some weeks this morning as it has been somewhat neglected while the Kopy Kommand…”

17 posts 1 like

9 days ago by zooma

Graupner Pegasus III

“I was given the kit in the 1980's as a present, nightmare build but I still have it, just thinking about recommissioning it! :-)”

9 days ago by ian-t

Re: The brig Tre Kronor

“Thanks, Col; unfortunately, there aren't any close-up details like the ones I was able to capture on the *Amerigo Vespucci*.”

3 posts 3 likes

9 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Vacume formed ABS ? Col”

9 days ago by ColRay

Robert E Lee steam boat RC conversion

“Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the paddles to. Added a b…”

9 days ago by Hhager2

All she truly needs now is ballast and a prop!

“Hi y’all. It’s been a bit since my last update. I’ve got about 2 weekends of work done, plus I took 3 days off to prepare for my colonoscopy this past Friday…”

15 posts 19 likes

9 days ago by Cashrc

Re: Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

“chugalone Very nice Col”

2 posts 6 likes

9 days ago by ColRay

Re: Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

“jumpugly Amity is one of the local landmarks I drive past it every day on my way into Albany. It looks so real in every way . Don't be fooled the Amity on Pr…”

12 posts 10 likes

9 days ago by ColRay

Kopy Kommander with Reverse on a Sea King ESC.

“Kopy Kommander with Sea King ESC and Reverse! Following the “pulsing” problems with my air cooled Surpass 120amp ESC, it was replaced with a water cooled 120…”

296 posts 21 likes

10 days ago by zooma

Re: Bloated LiPo

“@Fishercat Hi Fishercat, Thanks for sharing your experiences with LiFePO batteries. I am very interested in this technology; it is new to me, and I have no d…”

71 posts 7 likes

10 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Since this build blog was started, my other (better) Sportsman has now found a new owner in Tasmania. I wanted to share my good fortune in finding TWO origin…”

10 days ago by zooma

“A Stone on a String. This is all you need to know about the weather. Bob.”

11 posts 1 like

11 days ago by zooma

Adding Strakes to Older Finished Models.

“Add Strakes. Some of the older boats that I have salvaged and rebuilt, or restored have had new strakes added to the hulls, even though they were never fitte…”

11 days ago by zooma

“@Schmango Fantastic! Now that’s a flashy race boat! Planes beautifully and turns on a dime! Awesome job Murray!!!”

24 posts 3 likes

11 days ago by jumpugly

Re: Propeller question

“Peter The CAD files I'm using are based on the Puffer Vic56. Oh and by the way VIC and myself share the same birthday year both a very young 83 Col”

10 posts 3 likes

11 days ago by ColRay

“Just noticed the mini saw and sander. I want one Col”

12 days ago by ColRay

Re: Danish sailing vessels with a gaff rig and one or two masts.

“@AlessandroSPQR You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collecti…”

39 posts 7 likes

13 days ago by RossM

The BIG St.Albans Model Show

“*The BIG St.Albans Model Show returns for 2026.* *MODELS THAT MOVE !* The Big St Albans Model Show is back for 2026 Over the 26th and 27th of September at To…”

13 days ago by robbob

“Bob the detail is so crisp Col”

13 days ago by ColRay

Re: New toy / tool ?

“Julian I'm very accident-prone it all started in 1948 while on my first zoo visit was bitten by a Galapagos Tortoise since the I have lost count . Ended up i…”

6 posts 13 likes

13 days ago by ColRay