Graupner Elke HF408

“Thanks for that, I'll try later to download it! onne Fetes Toy”

3 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by stotty1111

Started 4 years ago by stotty1111

3 2

Bluebird of Chelsea Yacht

“It is a nice and clean built, so far. Keep the track, Sonja!”

10 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by ZdenekB

Started 4 years ago by pressonreguardless

10 22

Caltex Lumba near finished video!

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1 post 6 likes

Started 4 years ago by Dumaspittman

1 6

Stick and String.

“Thank you Ron, HMB Endeavour was a kit that my father left to me when he pass away this June. The Halcon was about the cheapest model boat kit you can purcha…”

12 posts 54 likes

4 years ago by Martin555

Started 4 years ago by Martin555

12 54

Hull sealing

“I've used everything from humbrol enamel and acrylic to rattle cans from halfords, even cellulose without any issues, but whatever paint I have used I only u…”

6 posts 20 likes

4 years ago by Colin H

Started 4 years ago by Skippydrew

6 20

Sea Maid

“Sorry Trev you may not be the only one that aplies to. Rick”

7 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by Newby7

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

7 19

Swampscott Dory

“I was replying to Alan F about Keenoma Roy”

12 posts 16 likes

4 years ago by roycv

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

12 16

Hull sheets/plating

“It is yes and not entirely. I believe commented elsewhere on the forum about this but always happy to have a recap Regards Jordan”

12 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by Skippydrew

Started 4 years ago by Skippydrew

12 9

Smoke stack color question?

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1 post 1 like

Started 4 years ago by RonH

1 1

Additional items I picked up last Sunday along with the Maxwell Hemmings Lady Jane launch

“That is the Maxwell Hemmins launch that I posted on another post. I like it as it is only about 36 inch. Just posted a Diana hull that I am trying to sell. T…”

5 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by RonH

Started 4 years ago by RonH

5 7

Questions on identifying the make of the engine, make of boiler and the make of the fuel tank. And w

“The red device in the gas line is an attenuator valve. When the boiler reaches a pre set pressure the attenuator turns the burner down to more or less a 'pil…”

4 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 4 years ago by RonH

4 3

Sea Queen

“Thanks for all the comments. I think the best plan is to remove the 1/32" water damaged deck and replace.”

6 posts 17 likes

4 years ago by AlanP3

Started 4 years ago by AlanP3

6 17

Always creating something different

“Thanks Rick”

5 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

5 12

Propellors

“thank you, gentlemen, much appreciated.”

14 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by taffy

Started 4 years ago by NickD

14 3

Flags

“I never tried printing on silk. If you do let us know how it turned out. Thanks. Lew”

7 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Started 4 years ago by River Rat

7 5

Billings Blue Star

“Well thanks for the advice guys, using a rotary tool i got from Lidl with what looks like a tiny circular saw blade it cut out just great ,i used masking tap…”

5 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by Mark Woody

Started 4 years ago by Mark Woody

5 13

Huntsman update

“Inside in G4 coat,”

8 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by renew

Started 4 years ago by renew

8 12

inside of boat finish

“Pacemakers are in constant contact with fluids. These fluids are not just water but full of all sorts of things that the body produces and are probably what …”

12 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

12 13

$$$

“Very True Trev”

2 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by River Rat

2 5

Which One

“Very neat and tidy with good identification. Mine starts off tidy but always ends up like spaghetti”

31 posts 66 likes

4 years ago by seafarer

Started 4 years ago by neilmc

31 66

Transom for a 42" Fairey Huntsman

“When I restored a Huntsman l remember that the transom is curved and set at a slight angle. look at pictures of the real boat and I would suggest using two p…”

5 posts 3 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Started 4 years ago by merchant67

5 3

DECKING

“Yes just scrape it into the gaps left by the pins make sure you fill the gaps then scrape the majority off or you will just be sanding it off after it harden…”

6 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by scout13

Started 4 years ago by NickD

6 9

How to Determine Ballast required?

“This helps, thanks.”

14 posts 22 likes

4 years ago by Ronald

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

14 22

From plan to board

“Hi Jordan I believe you have received good advice on several methods to produce your model. Another very important consideration is the scale and size of mod…”

11 posts 20 likes

4 years ago by dave976

Started 4 years ago by Skippydrew

11 20

Lowell Grand Banks Dory

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1 post 5 likes

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

1 5

Gaff rigged cutter Antares by Krick

“That's how I initially envisaged my set up. Two sheets on one winch which was divided into two. I set the sheets up so one turned clockwise and the other ant…”

16 posts 16 likes

4 years ago by cormorant

Started 4 years ago by cormorant

16 16

Hull glassing?

“sorry for your loss”

9 posts 13 likes

4 years ago by Commodore-H

Started 4 years ago by AndyS

9 13

Fairey Huntsman 31

“Just started a week ago an enlarged Hunstman 28, sorry no earlier photos...phone camera ate them.....”

10 posts 27 likes

4 years ago by NickD

Started 5 years ago by Mike Stoney

10 27

Has anyone built an sailing Dory?

“Yes, I build most of my barges with detachable keel. They are much easier to handle at home and in transportation with a nice flat bottom. I do have one thou…”

7 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

7 5

Work stand

“Hi ship mates, Built a stand from a HK kit from eBay and a wooden Shower tray stand, which I cut down to narrow it. May attach some screw eyes and rope to ma…”

17 posts 35 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Started 4 years ago by AndyS

17 35

How to do it in the good old days

“Hi Roy, I would loved to have shared a few of these names and memories of them to the the relevant uncles but they all have passed way now I do miss my wifes…”

13 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by jimdogge

Started 4 years ago by CB90

13 11

Unknown engine

“Nickthesteam, Yes a lot of the older engine makers done this and created many designs that were never recorded. My hope is that it was based on some engine p…”

5 posts 1 like

4 years ago by JimK1

Started 4 years ago by JimK1

5 1

Grease is the word..

“I use a tube of high temp automotive grease. Its clear and not as thick as axle grease. Up to 400 F according to the specs. Cut the tip to just fit into the …”

6 posts 8 likes

4 years ago by River Rat

Started 4 years ago by garyp

6 8

H. Sw.M.S VISBY

“Looks beautiful.”

2 posts 0 likes

4 years ago by ThomasG

Started 4 years ago by Rowen

2 0

Ballast

“Another excellent idea Trev”

9 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by Grumpus

9 10

Changed to a Gaff rig

“Daggerboard not quite big enough? Perhaps it should go straight down. Bigger, heavier daggerboard may make her better in a breeze. Nerys”

8 posts 17 likes

4 years ago by Nerys

Started 4 years ago by Ronald

8 17

Rebuilding the Dusseldorf FLB 2 (Krick model) Superstructure

“Very nice looking and well detailed! What scale is this fire boat? Lew”

5 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by LewZ

Started 4 years ago by LewZ

5 10

Prop shaft be waterproof..

“Thank you will do ..”

14 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by garyp

Started 4 years ago by garyp

14 7

Something Different 'MiniBangka'

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1 post 2 likes

Started 4 years ago by CB90

1 2

Has anybody built the Mantua Police Motor launch?

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1 post 2 likes

Started 4 years ago by DuncanP

1 2