Gluing PVC Sheet

“Hello Chris, Yes, it's a first having actually got the glue already! I always seem to find that I never have what I want on the shelf when I need it! Greg”

17 posts 43 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

17 43

Final finishing

“From reading up on it, it sounds as though the G10 is the way to go as the G3 is a bit too coarse and can introduce its own minor scratches. You can get 500m…”

13 posts 36 likes

3 years ago by ChrisF

Started 3 years ago by DuncanP

13 36

Need Help identifying ship

“https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02iQDeMHdtkE4pbdDQLhSvjeFKXJDW3VdkfaRSuhXLrp6DsVy6iN7Byg4hrbPxg2P8l&id=100000244860520 Posted pics on Facebo…”

4 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by PaulG2

Started 3 years ago by PaulG2

4 2

PT Boat with Thunderbolt gun mount

“We know from official documents and photos that the following boats mounted the THUNDERBOLT operationally - PT556-559, 331, 174, 160. PT138 mounted one or tw…”

6 posts 9 likes

3 years ago by alross2

Started 3 years ago by Mirangi

6 9

Dusseldorf water connections

“This is what I used on my Dusseldorf they are refrigurator water line Quick disconnects 1/4" 3/8" 5/16" Plastic Hose Quick Connector, Quick Shut-Off Hose Joi…”

7 posts 12 likes

3 years ago by bruce1946

Started 3 years ago by MouldBuilder

7 12

Slec Ltd - Bob-A-Bout Footy Class Yacht Build

“Okay thanks. I'll give it a try. Greg”

71 posts 143 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

71 143

wanted plans for grey goose

“Try Vintage Model Plans”

4 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by TerryH

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

4 2

BYMS

“Please check my reply to your International Marine Modeler thread.”

6 posts 11 likes

3 years ago by ToraDog

Started 3 years ago by neilw

6 11

Dumas Ace Racing Sloop Kit Conversion

“Hello Ron, That's good to know. Thank you for the link. Just had a look. Very interesting Greg”

5 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

5 7

PT boats weathering

“Info on camo for PT boats (note that all PT boats were some sort of camo, most solid colors, some with multi-color patterns): http://www.ptboatworld.com/PT_B…”

23 posts 58 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by Mirangi

23 58

Best Place To Get Assorted Packs of Balsa Wood?

“Hi Greg, With the demise of local model shops we are largely left with online and postal sources. As well as SLEC, I have found Hobbies of Dereham Norfolk ex…”

8 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by johnf

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

8 20

Huntsman 31 1/10

“Back roof”

24 posts 90 likes

3 years ago by renew

Started 4 years ago by renew

24 90

Smoke units

“This topic has been addressed numerous times, on numerous Forums, for probably 15 years. The bottom line appears to be that smoke, other than whit(ish), is p…”

15 posts 28 likes

3 years ago by ToraDog

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

15 28

Has Anyone Built The Wooden Boat Company Police Launch?

“Concerning the initial problem I had when starting to build the Police Launch, after realizing the fundamental mistake I made by incorrectly positioning the …”

25 posts 40 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

25 40

HA kits Slipper Launch

“I have wooden flooring but but do no painting or heavy sanding of models in the house . The wife would kill me.. so covered garden area has to do”

8 posts 28 likes

3 years ago by TerryH

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

8 28

orca and the shark

“Can't wait to see the video !”

2 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

2 21

St.Pierre Dory build underway

“I do that with all of my boats old and New”

19 posts 50 likes

3 years ago by hermank

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

19 50

Ballasting a New Boat

“as Colin pointed out the use of sand is a good idea but if you can not achieve the weight you need than you can substitute lead shot for the sand as it is he…”

14 posts 71 likes

3 years ago by Len1

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

14 71

Valdivia problem

“That is what I'm trying to achieve. A bit late for some things but there are some parts like sails which were always to be made from scratch. At this stage I…”

20 posts 30 likes

3 years ago by AndyN

Started 4 years ago by AndyN

20 30

Identification help required

“Love the lines of that hull, but agree with you about the superstructure. Enjoy refitting/rebuilding and sailing her”

9 posts 43 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 4 years ago by neilw

9 43

Removing Laser Cut Parts

“Yes, that's a good idea. I have some small cutting discs in my box. I'll give one a try on some scrap. Could be the answer to cutting those flipping tabs for…”

22 posts 49 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

22 49

Small RC Old Style Yacht Kit Required

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 3 likes

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

1 3

St.Pierre Dory

“Ron à good day You must be a very very very very very proud granddad!!!replying to your grandson request and sailing it together. That are very precious mome…”

7 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by hermank

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

7 19

Dory Rudder testing

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 6 likes

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

1 6

Sailboat Kits

“Hello Roy, Thank you for the information on the Wild Duck. It looks a nice boat to build. Unfortunately my soldering skills are non-existent. I have tried ov…”

3 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by firefighter

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

3 9

Any kit for Circraft?

“UK based by the look of it. They may let you have a scale drawing...”

4 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 4 years ago by HappyHaggis

4 8

Slec kit ( Arrow)

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 3 likes

Started 4 years ago by SteveR1

1 3

Sourcing timber

“Zooma asked where to buy a cooling fan of the type shown in my pictures. I found them on line with a choice of size, and of voltage.”

14 posts 40 likes

4 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 5 years ago by flaxbybuck

14 40

SEAPORT a.k.a. HENG LONG TUG rebuild

“Thank you Fred, that link gives me many, many pages of resources. I hav looked at just a few before replying to you. My internet has been off for a long time…”

6 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Started 4 years ago by RodC

6 7

Scramble net advice

“Some detail about scramble nets 1/12 Scale https://model-boats.com/blogs/37275#64926”

8 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by mturpin013

Started 4 years ago by neilw

8 22

Custom figures

“Hi I m out thanks though”

8 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by PhilH

Started 4 years ago by AndyN

8 8

Propshafts

“I use marine suitable grease. In particular it is CRC Sta-Lube water resistant marine grease the type used to lube boat trailer bearings Len”

7 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by NickD

7 8

IOM keel

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 4 years ago by peterd

1 1

Bilge pumps

“Hi Nick, The previous replies are all very valid. However, I think we all agree that a well built boat should not need a bilge pump at all. For a "" looks" p…”

9 posts 23 likes

4 years ago by johnf

Started 4 years ago by NickD

9 23

Thames Sailing Barge

“It seems that private messages are not working lately To wmbc40 As to Kitty model .. it is your choice...... To luckyduck > write me please > tomarack@seznam…”

33 posts 70 likes

4 years ago by tomarack

Started 4 years ago by luckyduck

33 70

Kitshack 28” RTTL false keel

“Hi Colin and Dr John Thanks for the responses, have decided to dispense with the false keel completely. Have to admit my PhD was in ship control systems, and…”

4 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by neilw

Started 4 years ago by neilw

4 12

Revell gato submarine water pump

“You didn't indicate wtc size. If wtc is short you may need a small (3 pack lipo) to accomodate the wtc length. My Kilo (39") uses a 3 pack.”

6 posts 0 likes

4 years ago by windwardcd

Started 4 years ago by Michaelc

6 0

Harro Koebke

“A good evening John Thanks for your reply ,intrest and suggestion. I want to make thé rotor turning. So you can expect more pictures in the next couple of ….…”

5 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by hermank

Started 4 years ago by hermank

5 8

Building Yachts - Servo or Winch For The Sails

“Hello Roy, Thank you very much for the extensive information. I never new there was so much to learn. Perhaps I should have stuck to fishing! Greg”

16 posts 50 likes

4 years ago by firefighter

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

16 50

The Wee Nip sailing Boat Construction Materials

“hello Phil. Thank you for the links. I am, at my age, only really interested in sailing round a pond in a nice sedately manner. I'm not up for the Around The…”

20 posts 43 likes

4 years ago by firefighter

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

20 43