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“first test started to sink stern first plus burnt out a sail servo second test after adding lots of weight to bow and rasin the rear steps now sit on the wat…”

10 years ago by twofloats12

skegness lifeboat day

“I have just got to put motors and radio gear in and it will be finished,I am taking it to Warwick 11-12-13 Nov,so people can come and have a look,it's not a …”

10 years ago by skegness

model sail boat 36"

“can any body give draws or information on fitting a sail winch to model.:: model was built by my father about 20 years a go. Never been in water so will play…”

10 years ago by johncoe1

Fairey Huntsman 31

“Very smart looking boat, like the paint scheme. I have a Huntsman that I am in the process of refurbishing, can you tell me what you used and where you obtai…”

10 years ago by DennisRobotham

Gribben Head the build begins

“Got mine to build yet so will watch your build with interest”

10 years ago by castlegloom

fairey huntsman 31

“OK, Look forward to looking at the picture of the damage!”

10 years ago by figtree7nts

Thorneycroft 72 'MTB (Vic Speed)

“Guess I have to scrap the I/C idea and go electric. it's not just a long way to Tipperary but Birkenhead a fair hop too. Just how many amps I need remains to…”

10 years ago by hallettoil

SPEEDLINE TRENT LIFEBOAT

“I've had problems with them as well, with they're figure and missing parts contacted Adrian time and time again then finally an email from him saying there t…”

10 years ago by Vickers1979

Naval pinnace or Picket boat completed

“The web address http://www.nmrn-portsmouth.org.uk/restoration”

10 years ago by Tall Paul

Boaty- Pro Boat Blackjack 29. RTR fast electric

“Hi Derek,You made a sensible decision getting the Super Mono X. My first fast electric was a Hitec Sea Nymph which I had 22 years ago and it ran with a mecha…”

10 years ago by boaty

Wilesco D52 Marine Steam Engine

“Response by Boaty After my experience with the Wilesco D52 I agree that it is more of a toy than a serious means of propulsion for steam powered model boats.…”

10 years ago by boaty

Stickers are on!

“Hi Rex3644, yeh I posted the colour thing way back in time at the start of this site, again as there was quite a dispute going on way back then about the col…”

10 years ago by Pete D

Robbe Dusseldorf

“I finally completed the Dusseldorf. You can see more photos and YouTube videos on RCGroups at the link above. I actually ran out of available channels on my …”

10 years ago by SFSloper

“they are on the boat when you buy it”

10 years ago by Northumbrian

Tugboat Serenity

“Yes Respect but fair!”

10 years ago by figtree7nts

rudder servo Installation

“I have a Sea Scout sat in my garage built for me by Dad in the 70s then moved onto Cars and faster things, originally had a futaba brick combo (2 servo and a…”

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10 years ago by greg_k

Victory Vosper crash tender RC conversion

“Thanks I will give that a try. Dave”

10 years ago by subdave

YMS Motor Mine Sweeper

“Have ordered the BYMS from sirmar looking forward to seeing your build.excellent service and quality from sirmar by the way”

10 years ago by Phil56

Trying different options

“Great job on the budget build, can't wait to see her in the water!”

10 years ago by figtree7nts

Victory Industries Vosper Fire Boat RC conversion part 8

“Here is a short video I did to test the belt drive. I am using 7.4V and a rubber band for the belt. I will test in in water when I get a proper sized O ring …”

10 years ago by subdave

“Just making another clinker boat, a commission. This is the method I have devised to space the planks. Wrap a strip of paper around the frames to find the le…”

10 years ago by hammer

Vosper 1/16th scale crash tener

“Nope, I got mine when I was 11 (Christmas) and I am now 63. Got my Sea Urchin when I was 7. Repainted it last year and made a box for it. Original motors and…”

10 years ago by Westquay

Adding a search light to the new Crick krane for my tug

“Sayng the truth I am quite satisfied about the leds on aquacraft only I needed to reslixe a search light on the area were I will locate the krane!”

10 years ago by saintsalvio

RAF CRASH TENDER

“HI Boaty, it only seems to be the grey primer thats affected, I am told its all gery not just Halfords. An over coat with clear stops it happening again Mark”

10 years ago by jarvo

tamar life boat

“Can anyone help please re the location of the door rams in the hull without servo power and the operation of the bay roof again without power. Many thanks. J…”

10 years ago by johnincles

Leeboard Winches and Scroll work

“I just noticed on google earth a huge lake called Alton Water very near and whilst model boats are not mentioned it looks a great place to visit with good ac…”

10 years ago by shavings

“She is now complete & you can go for a cruise. Look for Pilgrim Brixham Trawler on Google plenty of photos.”

11 years ago by hammer

A 16ft tanker towboat

“Great idea”

11 years ago by Deswelham

A few more pictures ~

“Nice detail in the wheelhouse”

11 years ago by Deswelham

“Looking good. I've got one of these bought as a bit of a wreck. Watching your blog with interest for when I start my rebuild”

11 years ago by Deswelham