Prince Philip

“I missed their first visit to NZ - 1953- (just been born then) then lined up in Auckland in 1963 to see them as a kid, (huge event in those days) Always thou…”

8 posts 25 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 5 years ago by Newby7

8 25

Debit Cards

“Hi Misty, I think you have explained very well how the use of credit and debit cards have enabled a lot of businesses to survive in these unpleasant times. I…”

16 posts 47 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Started 5 years ago by Nerys

16 47

Americas' Cup, a bit of good news

“The guys have done it again! -ripper! A few pics of the course and spectator fleet and just a fraction of the crowds on the wharves and waterfront areas (the…”

34 posts 55 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 6 years ago by jbkiwi

34 55

Contact

“Its such a concern when something like this happens, I just hope he is OK and will come back soon”

4 posts 18 likes

6 years ago by mturpin013

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

4 18

Ten Years on !

“Quite. Sadly many of my happy memories of Christchurch must remain only memories. A tragic loss, both material and in lives.”

2 posts 5 likes

6 years ago by Nonsuch

Started 6 years ago by philcaretaker

2 5

Snow how we cope

“How to cope with snow on the driveway, all 1000 feet of it. Kubota tractor with a 56" snowblower on the front and a 60" scraper blade on the three point hitc…”

9 posts 13 likes

6 years ago by ToraDog

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

9 13

Masks

“I have the same hearing loss situation (Aviation) you all have, and the mask aggravates trying to communicate. There was a person at the Post Office wearing …”

5 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by CaptLarry

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

5 6

Missing Person

“Red, Let's hope it is nothing serious, maybe he is just having computer problems. Martin555.”

4 posts 0 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by redpmg

4 0

Waverly boilers

“Calling all PS Waverly fans! "We are excited to announce that Waverley's General Manager, Paul Semple, will deliver a live online Presentation entitled "Wave…”

16 posts 27 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 7 years ago by marky

16 27

Auckland anniversary day regatta 2021

“Glad you liked it Nerys We used to have a number of 50-70ft keelers racing in the 70s/80s (and way back)-the one with all the crew sitting on the windward ra…”

3 posts 3 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 6 years ago by jbkiwi

3 3

Paul Freshney

“A very fitting and touching “Fond farewell”to Paul Freshney in March 2021 Model Boats Magazine. RIP. Regards Bill.”

13 posts 24 likes

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 6 years ago by Ianh

13 24

Basil Brown

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

1 2

Jake

“Scamp, I am glad Jake put a smile on your face. We all need to be cheered up from time to time. Thanks again Guys. Martin555.”

16 posts 32 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by Martin555

16 32

Taking a break

“Always good to have more than one hobby Ron. I like messing with electronics in my spare spare time. Trouble finding spare time at the moment. Roll on retire…”

7 posts 12 likes

6 years ago by MouldBuilder

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

7 12

Real boats

“My family moved in 1948 from South Wales to the banks of the River Medway at Lower Upnor. So a new ship came into my life, the Training Ship 'Arethusa 'on wh…”

72 posts 145 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

72 145

Today's Plan

“Very nice 'dogbox' Graham at least you know who must have the most sq footage, they need keeping happy Do you have a bunk there just in case you get caught g…”

11 posts 25 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 6 years ago by Graham93

11 25

Cruise Ships

“At least it gives you a change of scenery, rather than staring at the horizon Nice spot you have there. I see they are still powered up. JB”

18 posts 14 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

18 14

New Year

“All the best to everyone in the new year 2021 Tom”

10 posts 25 likes

6 years ago by tomarack

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

10 25

A better 2021

“You Guys are right, i think we are all wishing for the same thing. Martin555.”

3 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

3 6

Christmas

“So you were a good boy then! They are powerful servos Just make sure you get the feed in and out correct otherwise they can tangle”

40 posts 239 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

40 239

Zoom

“So right Martin technology has been a bonus for me just goes to prove you can teach an old wuffwuff new tricks. Rick”

3 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

3 7

nautical knowledge

“However, this is what you should learn, 'If to your starboard red appear, It is your duty to keep clear, To act as judgement says is proper, To starboard or …”

27 posts 110 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

27 110

Americas Cup NZ AC75s

“Doug to reach those speeds it will require a lot of baked beans and lentil soup LOL!!! Martin555.”

7 posts 15 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by jbkiwi

7 15

Jolie Brise

“Although this model was inspired by Jolie Brise, I don't think the model is intended to be a model of that vessel. Ever since the plans first appeared and we…”

26 posts 61 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Martin555

26 61

Good news

“Well our lovely SA Government haven't paid for it yet! (Nothing Unusual) So first supplies only due Mid 2021!”

15 posts 15 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

15 15

Whats that.

“Haha, nope, no big injuries, just a few bruises!”

6 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by fireboat

Started 6 years ago by Colin H

6 7

Just testing

“Big group of notifications just came in. Cheers Colin.”

8 posts 4 likes

6 years ago by Colin H

Started 6 years ago by Colin H

8 4

OREWA BEACH, AUCKLAND NZ, YEARLY MUSIC CONCERT AND FIREWORKS TONIGHT.

“Newby7, You hit the nail on the head.I have been trying to get a hull to a friend in Canada since last February. He was going to pick it up while driving to …”

18 posts 28 likes

6 years ago by ToraDog

Started 6 years ago by jbkiwi

18 28

AliExpress,- govt business interference.

“thanks for that ian brian”

18 posts 15 likes

6 years ago by brianupyonder

Started 6 years ago by jbkiwi

18 15

Canada & U.K. make a trade deal

“Hi Garth, two of the best, with prices better than others. Cornwall model boats and prestwich model boats, not forgetting Wheelspin models and Hobbies, all d…”

6 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Waterbouy

Started 6 years ago by GARTH

6 7

hamlet cigar

“The Condor add was one of the first adverts that the AMS was involved with, it was set up by Roger Suters (think that's how you spell his name) then founder …”

6 posts 17 likes

6 years ago by Fred

Started 6 years ago by brianupyonder

6 17

Respect

“Hi Colin. So sorry to hear of your loss. I’m also sorry for posting so late, I tend to blow thru here just checking certain threads, did not mean to be selfi…”

20 posts 23 likes

6 years ago by Cashrc

Started 6 years ago by Martin555

20 23

Cruise Liners

“Spelling quite correct Red "Simon Ramsay, 16th Earl of Dalhousie, KT, GCVO, GBE, MC, DL (17 October 1914 – 15 July 1999), styled The Honourable Simon Ramsay …”

43 posts 56 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by MouldBuilder

43 56

Command and control

“Hi Stephen, We have a three way powered camping fridge but don't want to use this as cutting holes in side of van and needing to light and extinguish gas due…”

9 posts 32 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Martin555

9 32

Sailing Ship Peking

“I had another go later and it did open, but it appears to be a plastic kit and he wants to build a biggish RC model. Great pity because Passat was built as a…”

29 posts 26 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 8 years ago by Nerys

29 26

265mph on water!!

“Full engine rebuild after every run, well in our case a full battery recharge LOL!!! Martin555.”

3 posts 5 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by CB90

3 5

Covid Contrasts

“Spent 2 weeks aboard a fishing Vessel (Factory Ship) all fish fingers are is the absolute scrap they can't sell as fish. Haven't seen Skate for a couple of y…”

27 posts 35 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

27 35

Paddle Steamer Waverley

“What excellent news shame she's not coming down South loved seeing her in Portsmouth dockyard. Also managed a trip years ago when she sailed out of Helensbur…”

23 posts 33 likes

6 years ago by neilmc

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

23 33

PS WAVERLEY.

“Such bad news thank you Colin for the post.Me thinks the Captain may not be 2021 . Rick”

8 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Newby7

Started 6 years ago by Colin H

8 1

Flood

“In SA major garbage problem! Where I live there is no formal recycling and plastic carrier bags have a name here we call them Free State daisies as the Free …”

10 posts 21 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

10 21