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Re: now the real fun begins......

“I just wanted to share with you some of the detail work I am attempting. I did the swimming pool to go infront of the funnel on th bridge deck (twice - the r…”

24 posts 3 likes

3 months ago by JockScott

“HS Batman!”

49 posts 1 like

4 months ago by Chum444

“Made some slow progress - the sides were fitted before the final planking as it made the clamping easier.”

9 posts 17 likes

4 months ago by AndyB2

Re: Why I have paused, building my Drifter.

“Hi Steven, you have a private message, I know these things I'm physic or maybe psychotic, mind it could be both.”

78 posts 3 likes

4 months ago by GaryLC

JUANITA STERN WHEELER

“THE POWER OF IMAGINATION Today, while going through the black and white reference photos with a fine-tooth comb, I came across one showing the rear steering …”

62 posts 7 likes

4 months ago by chugalone100

Re: Decals applied.

“Great job Jumpugly, and you're right to keep your mind sharp.”

15 posts 1 like

4 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Watercat M12 (Jurmo Class) landing craft

4 months ago by Natroz

Re: 2026 update part 1

“JSS4, fine job you did on your Harbor Tug. I’m impressed with your knowledge of Arduino and coding, I would like to learn, but at 65 years old I’m still pull…”

4 months ago by Cashrc

“Here are the pictures so far.”

3 posts 5 likes

4 months ago by KevinH

Re: Done! Officially the Taucher O Wulf 8, flagged and part of the fleet!

“Looks great! I did some remodeling to mine but not to that extent, now I need to redo the mast and add some other details...”

9 posts 2 likes

4 months ago by JSS4

Re: Done! Officially the Taucher O Wulf 8, flagged and part of the fleet!

“Looks great! I did some remodeling to mine but not to that extent, now I need to redo the mast and add some other details...”

9 posts 2 likes

4 months ago by JSS4

Re: Brace Winch Concept

“The ship in the video is Very Impressive! Trev”

15 posts 1 like

4 months ago by pressonreguardless

“I wouldn't say this is the inspiration but it is a missile boat of approximate specs! It's an Iranian design so maybe most of them on the seabed by now.”

9 posts 4 likes

4 months ago by fid2b

Re: MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"

“Chug!!!! This is Simply...”

23 posts 2 likes

4 months ago by jumpugly

Re: RC Semi update (Segment 4)

“I've use PLA+ on a lot of suspension parts on my tracked ww2 German RSO, it's currently weighing in at 18lbs and have no issues with breakages, I'm running o…”

10 posts 1 like

5 months ago by Northernflotsam

Re: 3rd coat of varnish

“Thanks for the kind words, Mates. I just have to get the dust out of my finish. Boatshed, I used Interlux Captain's varnish. I believe that Epifanes is one o…”

8 posts 4 likes

5 months ago by pressonreguardless

Re: 1/16th Model Slipway Trent deck splitting

“When glueing plastics - and I believe the Trent has such a deck - you have at least 2 ways of approaching the issue - after ascertaining the chemistry of the…”

5 months ago by IGinBasel

Re: Dole Aztec complete... Well almost!

“Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!”

11 posts 1 like

5 months ago by jumpugly

Re: Modified Stiletto project, RE (another new ESC)

“They are in the UK but ShipWrightShop do some one ball stantions of various heights that could do the job. Chris”

54 posts 1 like

5 months ago by ChrisF

Re: 3D printed tugboat

“This tug is awesome JS. Online I've noticed online that some 3D prints are getting huge!”

5 months ago by jumpugly

Re: Model Shipways

“Garth! I almost picked up two of these from an "old style" hobby store I stumbled into for my giant C-2 Cargo ship. Their scale was just about right, but the…”

4 posts 2 likes

5 months ago by jumpugly

Re: 1008 tug mods

“1008 tugs, Beautiful little tug you’ve got there. I love what you did with the controls and lights. You might say you don’t have the building skills, but you…”

3 posts 3 likes

5 months ago by chugalone100

“Jumpugly: Your father’s model is truly outstanding…more than craftsmanship, it feels like a piece of his spirit lives in it. I think many of us are quietly l…”

27 posts 12 likes

6 months ago by chugalone100

Re: January Update

“Hi Chum, no I do not as the servo tray strengthens the rear wall when stuck and the deck makes the hull rather rigid if I do strengthen it would just be a si…”

6 months ago by Heners2332

Re: Seaway tug boat

“Stephen, have you contacted “The Glasgow Maritime Museum, housed within the architecturally stunning Riverside Museum, is an absolute treasure trove, serving…”

5 posts 3 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Re: HMCS Woodstock Crew From Etsy 3Djson

“The support material breaks off very easily, cleanup with a file is rather quick, and 3Djson prints with a high resolution machine. Below is the 1/43 crew al…”

14 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by RPLedm

“Did you end up sanding her back? Its always a tough one that as you've then got to wait days for it to harden before the time consuming sanding begins. Somet…”

14 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

Re: Palfinger PB-950A (kinda)

“Have you an stl file for the bucket. I have a bunch of these sitting here doing nothing. I fitted a 10amp brushless esc and running one with a 2s 1000mah. It…”

2 posts 4 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

Re: Palfinger PB-950A (kinda)

“Have you an stl file for the bucket. I have a bunch of these sitting here doing nothing. I fitted a 10amp brushless esc and running one with a 2s 1000mah. It…”

2 posts 4 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

Re: HAGGIS 150 Outboard

“I have a couple of the TFL outboards and they have been fairly reliable even when used in the sea. I fitted a waterpump so they keep cool even at idle. I jus…”

5 posts 3 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis