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A Beginners Vessel

“Testing the water with this one as although i enjoy building boats from scratch i also enjoy designing them and printing them which takes up many many hours.…”

1 post 10 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

Re: Building a rowboat 1:6 scale from Model Boat magazine

“Looks very well made nice finish but what the face book link for? Philuk”

6 months ago by PhilH

Re: She’s done

“Ron, Mine is also powdery white. With a strange village of shacks showing up in the distance. Not at all conducive to model boating. Dave”

10 posts 3 likes

6 months ago by DWBrinkman

“Enjoy the build Garth, it has many possibilities and in this kit you will have photo etched parts which will require a decision to use or not. I don’t like t…”

2 posts 5 likes

7 months ago by Ronald

“Garth: Give Luis a write through his FB page, he prints in all scales and does many naval crews...https://www.facebook.com/HOLDEN8702”

5 posts 2 likes

7 months ago by jumpugly

Re: AND FINALLY...

“I have Mr Guests book with this tug in it. I have a lot of projects ahead of me, but I just might have to add this to the list. You did a grand job on her!! …”

9 posts 2 likes

7 months ago by Cashrc

“I thought about larger diameter wheels. Balloon tires have too much floatation and the launcher is close to neutral floatation. Also considered removable whe…”

8 posts 16 likes

7 months ago by LewZ

Put done if the ships on Ebay

“I will put some like the Sir Winston on EBay with a few more. I will finish building the Hercules tug Boat. I started to build the row boats and some detail …”

6 posts 10 likes

7 months ago by Hhager2

Re: PDS Episode 1 (how the dock sections are connected)

“Phil, my design on the docks. My son helped me build them and also suggested the truss head screws and I added the printed spool shaped piece that goes under…”

11 posts 2 likes

7 months ago by LewZ

Re: She’s done!!

“Hi, 4 years later I’ve got a question. What battery did she have? Thinking of building one and need to know what is best to buy. Thanks”

8 months ago by Heners2332

Re: Seaspan HAWK with "Z" drive build

“Graupner "Z" drive Astro flight geared motors”

8 months ago by bruce1946

Re: Crew for next Project From Etsy 3djson

“Great work RPLedm.”

8 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: A little detailing and she’s ready to maiden!!

“Cash: Your Patriot is looking fantastic! The paint job is outstanding, and I really love the color combination you chose for the hull. Your hard work is defi…”

8 posts 2 likes

8 months ago by chugalone100

“Thankyou Mates for your very kind words! I do have some fairing to do on the hull due to the addition of the added lead keel, which I will do in the spring. …”

20 posts 10 likes

8 months ago by pressonreguardless

Re: Motorlife boat 47

“Really nice build! I was given a USCG 47er and planned on converting it to the Canadian version (more colorful). However left it as a USCG cutter. I started …”

12 posts 1 like

8 months ago by LewZ

Re: Jetty for model boats

“Wow, I missed this post. Mike, what you're doing is fantastic. I love seeing models (dioramas, nativity scenes, etc.) and I love making them. Well done, Mike…”

14 posts 2 likes

8 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Cheap unsinkable airboat

“Cool JB!!!!!!!!!!!”

5 posts 3 likes

8 months ago by jumpugly

Re: A few details

“A few simple details do make her look nicer. Well done. J.P.”

18 posts 3 likes

9 months ago by wingsounds13

“I was stumped for a while because of the placement of the speed controller and the Fly-Sky receiver. The 2.4 GHz receiver needs to be above the water line, s…”

19 posts 10 likes

9 months ago by GARTH

Re: Power outage

“EdW, same here. Usually one guy digging in a hole and a bunch of others "supervising" with ther hands on their hips. Lew”

9 months ago by LewZ

Re: Final fitting out and completing

“Beautiful navigation and beautiful video, Duncan you can be more than satisfied with what you and your grandson have achieved.”

9 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Have you got a photo of a vessel that resembles where you are going with your model, Garth?”

9 months ago by Ronald

“This was stalled by a situation way beyond my control.. Its in store but WILL get it underway now I have more time.. aint been on here a while, just trying t…”

13 posts 5 likes

9 months ago by Northernflotsam

Re: Fairmile Type C - ML .. MGB MM Plan No: 585 Part 6

“Yes, you're right, balsa is too soft a wood. The advantage is that it's light and sands easily, but it dents and scratches too easily. I've never used balsa …”

10 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Telectra 2 Standoff scale Police/Customs launch or Service Tender MM Plan No: MM417 - Part 10

“A few more pics of the tissue being applied, plenty of overlapping at the tissue joints, let it all dry and will be easily cut away with a craft knife after.…”

14 posts 9 likes

10 months ago by muddy

Re: Fitzroy Storm Glass

“Hmmmm...Interested to see how this works Bob. Keep us looped in.”

10 months ago by jumpugly

Re: SEMI SCALE FOAM AND GLASS MODEL OF MY 15FT 1953 SCHOCK US DESIGN DAY SAILER. CREW ADDED

“Surely 'Bob' warrants a crash helmet. And a voice module that calls 'lee-oh' when he ducks.”

21 posts 1 like

10 months ago by terrymiff

Re: A bit of fun Das Boot

“Dem boots were make for walking and that’s jus’ wat me gonna du… get walking!”

10 months ago by Ronald

Re: And finally!!

“Great Google, looking forward to seeing the navigation video.”

6 posts 2 likes

10 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: More Videos

“Be sure to use a lanyard around your neck and attached to your transmitter, and one on your IPhone or recording device. The 1st choice is to have another per…”

25 posts 1 like

10 months ago by Ronald