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“I have just been given a wavemaster 34, not bad nick, lead acid batteries, motor, speed controller. The cabin floor is missing and the rear cabin roof, the r…”

2 months ago by PhilW

“@jumpugly Thank you jump. I’ve caught a white marlin & many bluefin/yellowfin tuna but never a sailfish. Every catch was a thrill. Sport fisher models hold a…”

2 months ago by Chum444

“@roycv Hi Roy. I tried two different types, the first was 'Evergreen' brand from my local model shop, Al's Hobbies in MK. This stuff is very expensive and, a…”

51 posts 2 likes

2 months ago by robbob

“Bruce Check out my Building log here. Type in the search “MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG “SEGUIN””

2 months ago by chugalone100

Video of maiden voyage

“Somehow I managed to post the video of the maiden voyage lower down in the text below so please scroll down to see the video of it on the lake. Sorry!”

10 posts 11 likes

2 months ago by DuncanP

“@zooma Quite a tidy example to start with there Bob. Shouldn't take too much work for you to get its bottom wet, and it making the white water that you like …”

3 months ago by Madwelshman

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

3 months ago by jbkiwi

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

3 months 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…”

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 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

3 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

3 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…”

4 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

4 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 10 likes

4 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

4 months ago by Cashrc

“What size linear servos are you looking for?”

4 months ago by ChrisF

"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

4 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.”

4 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

4 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…”

4 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…”

4 months ago by ColinJ2

“We are all hoping to see that today.”

37 posts 1 like

4 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

4 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…”

4 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

5 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?”

5 months ago by JasonP