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“Julian, an Internet search didn't throw up any information on this model. Where were you trying to buy the plans from? More information and photos would be n…”

4 months ago by ChrisF

Post-Scotland inspiration

“Today I presented my model at our Spring Metro Marine Modellers Club meeting. “Grace” is a model I created to tell people about God’s Grace. My friend, Peter…”

10 posts 16 likes

4 months ago by Ronald

Is this site running slow?

“Maybe it is because more and more things are being DUPLICATED and shown TWICE taking up double the domain space per submission? It’s not getting any better…”

24 posts 3 likes

4 months ago by zooma

“I have the same issue, galaxy S20 for reference. Telemetry viewer app has the same problem”

4 months ago by JSS4

1/16 SCALE RNLI Y BOAT KIT

“Hi all, I hope everyone is well, just wondered if anyone knows of or anybody that has a 1/16 RNLI y boat complete or a kit for sale..I have the model slipway…”

4 months ago by lukeH

“Hi zooma Its bungalow we could not afford the upstairs Philuk”

9 posts 13 likes

4 months ago by PhilH

Transmitter brake down

“Thanks for the post I had not seen this option before. The twin throttle we use only replaces the gimbal so it is just plug and play. Attached is a copy of a…”

12 posts 5 likes

4 months ago by BobbyN

“Yabbie1, I "liked" it, but wish I could give it 10 likes. I figured someone somewhere must have built one. Thumbs up down under! -Lew”

6 posts 12 likes

4 months ago by LewZ

Antique compass for a ship from the second half of the 18th century.

“Thank you so much Phil, your words make me very happy.”

20 posts 15 likes

4 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Programming a seaking brushless ESC challenges..

“Sea King ESC. To date I have been very pleased with the power delivery of my various types of Sea King ESC. The power delivery is very smooth and strong, rig…”

21 posts 1 like

4 months ago by zooma

VIPER Navy supply ship

“I love the James-Bondy-look of the boat. And the dark windows help with this sinister image! The functional and constructional aspects also sound like Q had …”

10 posts 14 likes

4 months ago by IGinBasel

1990 era Traxxas XL-1 electronic speed controller

“The first of the RC tx's just turned the 27Mhtz carrier wave on and off, there was no modulation as that required a stable carrier frequency. My Fleet 4 Ch p…”

5 posts 7 likes

4 months ago by roycv

Artesnia Latina "Helen" trawler

“I used the "grain of wheat" bulbs that came with the package deal that included the trawler. I should have known better. Perhaps back then the LEDs might not…”

6 posts 11 likes

4 months ago by LewZ

Royal Navy Type 45

“This is an easy to build RC model, especially HMS Dragon as it is basically a static model as it does not really have to go anywhere”

4 months ago by EdW

Dutch sailing barge

“Andy, What a magnificent model—she looks absolutely great and very elegant out on the water. All your effort has really paid off; she sails beautifully. A re…”

111 posts 3 likes

4 months ago by chugalone100

“Try this guy he’s in the USA but is very helpful bob@rc-sub.com They call him Bob Martin he can also be found on YouTube as the RC-Sub Guy Regards Pete”

4 posts 3 likes

4 months ago by Ticker

Final Paint Finishes

“I don’t have anything to add about the paint, but as far as retirement…I may now have a little more money but time seems to move at light speed.”

5 posts 2 likes

5 months ago by cjanik001

Southampton Tug Boat

“Remove all deck fittings, vents, hydrants, bollards and bits, as screws are concealed under these, carefully save all screws and remember to replace and tigh…”

5 months ago by Ballast

S.H.G Black tornado

“Hi Patrick, Your Tornado is looking really slick. Have you ever clocked or calculated its top speed? I’d be curious to know what she can do out on the water.”

11 posts 5 likes

5 months ago by chugalone100

“Hi, I can recommend a reliable company for the selection of various pulleys and accessories https://www.rbmodel.com/ and https://abermodels.com/ Tom”

5 months ago by tomarack

Dumas Products closing down!!!

“As I said, it's a real shame. It's difficult to recover from a loss of quality and experience in many fields, but even more so in ship modeling. I was deeply…”

15 posts 12 likes

5 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

3D Printings...

“Jump, I have a few pics of the "Emma" in my harbor. If you want more I can post them. Thanks for the comments. Also, I saw the "Emma" along side the whaler C…”

18 posts 10 likes

5 months ago by LewZ

Pats QOD 21/08/25

“Hi Pat, I'll let you know how things are going. Unfortunately, it won't be turned into a museum. It will be given to Indonesia as you predicted, but it won't…”

5 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

8 Channel Transmitter

“I'll cast another vote for the flysky i6x, for the price it's really hard to beat. There are 2 ways to adjust for throttle centring. The obvious way is to ac…”

20 posts 3 likes

5 months ago by JSS4

“Luckily I still have hiding in my unbuilt stash a Dumas 1/20 Myrtle Corey paddle wheeler kit with a whopping 38” long hull… well, at least I’ve got one giant…”

19 posts 8 likes

5 months ago by chugalone100

“Not an expert on this site but I do see that you posted photos to your harbor and blogs. You get points for those, but not the photos within those. I believe…”

3 posts 2 likes

5 months ago by LewZ

“Waterproof PVA works well for me but do apply weights to the decking to compress the joint.This increases the bond strength and pushes surplus glue into the …”

10 posts 5 likes

5 months ago by GrantH

LesRo Javelin (2).

“Thank you Mike, I actually prefer restoring old Classic Model Powerboats to building new ones as it’s usually more of a challenge with lots of new and differ…”

23 posts 11 likes

5 months ago by zooma

Current project

“Acrylic paint has been used on the hull and deck structures. Wheelhouse, hatch covers, and other parts. Several applications of Minwax Polycrylic were applie…”

12 posts 14 likes

5 months ago by Ronald

Fiskebaten Trawler?

“Hey Dave! As a keen motorcyclist, cool trips are no problem for me! In June and July, my wife usually joins me on my camper van tours . . . But exceptions pr…”

23 posts 10 likes

5 months ago by Mike Stoney