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“Glad you’ve solved the problem. Now we’re ready to see some in-water photos. BTW, I would also put one drop of blue Locktite on the shaft. Once, I neglected …”

19 posts 3 likes

6 months ago by Chum444

KEITH BRAGG- PILOT 20 KIT

“A challenge for someone”

2 posts 4 likes

6 months ago by ColinJ2

“I’m not buying them, I was suspicious from the start, like $10 was too good of a bargain.”

10 posts 4 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Esc failure, explore and rescue by REAL Pilot boat

“Haha he got fairly close to the ships. That was his last trip on the river. Now he's confined to some lochs for faster runs and the pond for slower”

5 posts 9 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

How to reduce roll in a warship model

“Hey there Ron! yessir, but not by much...the 1:200 Iowa is 53 inches long while this Sterling Models kit is 55 inches long.”

15 posts 6 likes

6 months ago by jumpugly

Seaway tug boat

“Stephen how is your model different than the photo here? Look closely, your model: 1) missing life rings, 2) missing the stove pipe from the galley, 3) it is…”

11 posts 3 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Wanted 540 Outboard motor

“Hi Dave, sorry if I came over as knocking it and your post, that wasn't my intention as it has a lot going for it and it's good to have options. If I hadn't …”

6 months ago by ChrisF

Now I'm going crazy.

“Hello Here is another revised edition of my novel. But I'm not finished with Chapter 3 yet. The Dark Planet Chapter 1 ___________________________________ Jef…”

21 posts 6 likes

6 months ago by Wolle

“No, my wife only gave me a sightseeing flight over Hamburg in the Ju 52 as a gift. I love building ships.”

16 posts 11 likes

6 months ago by Wolle

“Hi Jumpugly, you're right to continue your research. I first came across lithium batteries about 20 years ago. I first used lithium-ion [Li-ion] batteries an…”

8 posts 12 likes

6 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

Difficult Restoration's?

“Hi Thomas - I have other projects so I won't be starting anything else for awhile. Sorry to hear about your carpul tunnel problem. Play has stopped for me as…”

41 posts 10 likes

6 months ago by ChrisF

JJC Sound Unit troubles

“Having some problems with a JJC Sound Unit. Usually starts okay but when a different channel is used (mostly the steering) there is major interference and so…”

6 months ago by Heners2332

Maiden of the "Bad As%" airboat

“He certainly did Dave. Won't be showing face again for some time”

6 posts 6 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

“Hi philuk, Certainly was an interesting afternoon, reasonably priced cafe as well. Somebody evidently travelled over 100 miles. Lots of interesting stuff but…”

4 posts 13 likes

6 months ago by Doogle

A cold blustery day for myself and my Picket

“Thank you hermank and DWBrinkman. It was well needed and i'm off to the clubhouse to carry on some renovation work tomorrow morning. This is the smaller pond…”

4 posts 4 likes

6 months ago by HappyHaggis

Model slipway 1/16 RNLI Tamar Lifeboat

“I guess since this is a lifeboat going out to make a rescue, the old song, “What do you do with a drunken sailor” makes a good application, he won’t be able …”

17 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

How much is too much? (If it ain't free and I need to volunteer then I ain't joining.)

“As far as volunteering ... Our club averages approximately 55 members (plus or minus). For the 4-day Boat Show, we broke it down into 2-4-hour shifts per day…”

26 posts 15 likes

6 months ago by DWBrinkman

Peterd has passed away quietly this evening

“Peter’s wife, Marilyn and family, have extended their appreciation of this website’s expressions of support during this time in their lives. I took the comme…”

8 posts 17 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

“looks like you have changed the drive mechanism.Yours looks neat er . how have you done it?”

6 months ago by PeterS2

“Hello Andy-W., Perfect winter work! I would love to bring something like this to life too. But here at our club, the harbor construction is coming to an end.…”

5 posts 6 likes

6 months ago by Mike Stoney

Meet Selma from Norway 🇳🇴

“Great stuff Ron! Many thanks to John!!!”

3 posts 12 likes

6 months ago by jumpugly

“You might look into this product it might work for your needs https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Repair%EF%BC%8CCar-Automotive-Plastics%EF%BC%8CMetals%EF%BC%8CSt…”

9 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by bruce1946

Sailing at the Toronto Boat Show

“The Toronto International Boat Show (the official name of the the show) has been running every January at the CNE grounds since 1959. It went virtual during …”

7 posts 12 likes

6 months ago by ScouterChil

motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required

“here is the progress on the front deck. Still trying to sort out a place to work on the 3 metre 35kg hull!”

20 posts 6 likes

6 months ago by Hermione

Interesting sail on this Catboat

“Fully battened sails are not unusual, especially in racing dinghies. Carbon fibre 'wings' have now taken over a lot of what were fully battened sails, on tho…”

2 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by luckyduck

4 vessels for sale

“Hi mikec4. I have a member of my club who has shown an interest. We spoke on saturday and he is gettingback to me. I was asking £550 for her.if he declines d…”

14 posts 12 likes

6 months ago by Rogal118

“After making a Dory for her, I researched davits and made these yesterday. The only material suitable for the job in my workshop was some 3/16” quarter sawn …”

44 posts 8 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY

“Hey guys, just a heads-up regarding my Vivacity build; I'm transferring any future comments (and possibly re-writing some of those started here) to the Build…”

75 posts 5 likes

7 months ago by Nick Ward

Speedline models RNLI 1/16 Shannon.

“Hi Ian Congratulations on your lovely build! she looks great on the water! thank you for the pic and your advice, its very much appreciated that's perfect ju…”

7 months ago by lukeH

SHARK ESC Brushless

“I will be fitting Shark ESC's into some of my Classic Model Power Boats this year Ronald. Most of my power boats have "forwards only" Sea King type ESC that …”

6 posts 4 likes

7 months ago by zooma