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Plodding on No 23

“ticking over”

29 posts 14 likes

1 day ago by ColRay

Launching cradle

“To answer questions about launching the "beast", here are some pictures of the transporter. A Chevrolet extended van. The cradle consists of an 8 foot, rough…”

51 posts 15 likes

2 days ago by ToraDog

“@ColRay Both sizes of the Sprite look good, and the original smaller size kitted by Lesro will probably remain the most popular for most builders, but some o…”

408 posts 1 like

2 days ago by zooma

This isn't going the way I wanted

“So, it's on the back burner as the old saying goes. While I can get my head around mixing the formats. In the meantime, I will devote my energy into the firs…”

5 posts 3 likes

2 days ago by ColRay

“@ianpat Well done Ian, and you are very welcome. I think that you have made a “silk purse out of a sows ear”. I am so pleased that you were able to make good…”

3 days ago by zooma

“AlessandroSPQR Thank you, one can only do what one can”

6 posts 2 likes

4 days ago by Fred

“@Kevin55 Heck Kevin you are such a brass wizard, well done for both your work tools and your manual mastery.”

54 posts 1 like

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@stevedownunder Hi Steve, supposed to be spring here also, but the weather's been rubbish lately, rain, showers, wind, fully overcast etc, so haven't been ab…”

23 posts 2 likes

5 days ago by jbkiwi

“I just purchased what I thought was a great deal, only to find out that the instruction book is missing. Blueprints only show so much. Is there anyway to cop…”

6 days ago by JimP1

“Thats cool sir, very cool. Please keep us posted on her progress!!”

6 days ago by Cashrc

“@Chum444 .. Thank you for the comment. I was of the same train of thought years ago. After watching the local Aircraft Flying club and some of the " Bumps a …”

6 days ago by muddy

“Vacume formed ABS ? Col”

7 days ago by ColRay

Robert E Lee steam boat RC conversion

“Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the paddles to. Added a b…”

7 days ago by Hhager2

All she truly needs now is ballast and a prop!

“Hi y’all. It’s been a bit since my last update. I’ve got about 2 weekends of work done, plus I took 3 days off to prepare for my colonoscopy this past Friday…”

15 posts 19 likes

7 days ago by Cashrc

Kopy Kommander with Reverse on a Sea King ESC.

“Kopy Kommander with Sea King ESC and Reverse! Following the “pulsing” problems with my air cooled Surpass 120amp ESC, it was replaced with a water cooled 120…”

296 posts 21 likes

8 days ago by zooma

“Since this build blog was started, my other (better) Sportsman has now found a new owner in Tasmania. I wanted to share my good fortune in finding TWO origin…”

8 days ago by zooma

“A Stone on a String. This is all you need to know about the weather. Bob.”

11 posts 1 like

9 days ago by zooma

Might be a Chris Craft Catalina

“Decided to make a windscreen and used some 3/32 brass rod and 1/8 brass tubing to make a window frame. It ain't perfect, but I'm happy; it still needs some a…”

13 posts 10 likes

9 days ago by GARTH

Adding Strakes to Older Finished Models.

“Add Strakes. Some of the older boats that I have salvaged and rebuilt, or restored have had new strakes added to the hulls, even though they were never fitte…”

9 days ago by zooma

“@Schmango Fantastic! Now that’s a flashy race boat! Planes beautifully and turns on a dime! Awesome job Murray!!!”

24 posts 3 likes

9 days ago by jumpugly

“@ChrisF That’s good Chris, I will use a 12” M5 Maxishaft and a Maxicoupling to connect it to my brushless out-runner motor. The original motor that I used in…”

10 days ago by zooma

“Just noticed the mini saw and sander. I want one Col”

10 days ago by ColRay

“Bob the detail is so crisp Col”

11 days ago by ColRay

“@AndyHaynes Thanks Andy. They fit on the outside with the inner edge of the frame inline with the opening. At my scale of 1:12 the frame is quite narrow at a…”

13 days ago by ChrisF

“@stevedownunder You said it well, Stephen, and thank you for sharing your working methods and results.”

78 posts 1 like

13 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@Chum444 Hi Chum, I'm doing this for now: https://model-boats.com/forum/165308 I've actually been on hiatus for quite some time and need to get back on track…”

13 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“Congratulations, it’s truly a fantastic job—a very interesting customization of the Amati kit.”

14 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@chugalone100 Hi I love those sails really nice. I make my own sails not as good I have to say, but have you tried spray starch to stiffen the material both …”

14 days ago by roycv

“@IAndyB2, agree with Andy, The keel needs to be reinforced both sides as it is not man enough for the job. I altered the sail suite on my Bella as I had seve…”

3 posts 5 likes

17 days ago by roycv

“@AndyB2 Andy, this is really coming together beautifully. The hull may look a little rough at this stage, but the lines and overall shape look excellent, and…”

12 posts 2 likes

17 days ago by chugalone100