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Enterprise Coble... start
“Many thanks for the info dave976”
8 posts 14 likes
4 years ago by dave976
Started 4 years ago by Northernflotsam
8 14
Criss Craft
“Thanks again v/ useful contact”
5 posts 0 likes
4 years ago by Griss
Started 4 years ago by Griss
5 0
Veron RTTL
“Looks Great!”
5 posts 13 likes
4 years ago by ChrisR
Started 4 years ago by Wooders
5 13
BLUEBIRD K7
“Excellent work Wayne, I may in the future be asking you for help in buying a resin printer, hope you will oblige me. Cheers, Pete”
15 posts 10 likes
4 years ago by Rookysailor
Started 4 years ago by Rowen
15 10
Holding screws for hull gluing
“ChrisF. I concur We all use different methods depending on conditions and circumstances. What works for one may not work for another but we alll achieve a co…”
10 posts 15 likes
4 years ago by Scratchbuilder
Started 4 years ago by roboboyo
10 15
48 inch Huntsman 31
“Ok, will do. PM me your email address. Chris”
8 posts 1 like
4 years ago by ChrisF
Started 5 years ago by Maverick
8 1
Bow lettering
“Have you thought of using 'peel off' letters from a craft shop, or on ebay Available in various sizes and styles, they have several alphabets to the sheet, (…”
6 posts 6 likes
4 years ago by Nerys
Started 4 years ago by theshipscat
6 6
Ship's navigation lights and deck colour. WWII
“Thanks for your comment Ron. If I painted my model like that people would say that I'd bodged it and should strip it down and start again.”
11 posts 10 likes
4 years ago by tim morland
Started 4 years ago by tim morland
11 10
Got a few new toys today
“Nice! One can never have enough toys of that nature!”
2 posts 2 likes
4 years ago by DWBrinkman
Started 4 years ago by roboboyo
2 2
Sealing/ finishing ready for sailing? Help
“I do prefer Epoxy, especially on wood. Excellent Adherence, 20% give. As you say it does need to be coated with varnish with ultraviolet filters as sunlight …”
11 posts 17 likes
4 years ago by pressonreguardless
Started 4 years ago by roboboyo
11 17
Grauper Moonraker
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1 post 1 like
Started 4 years ago by RudyM
1 1
Sail and mast transport and storage container
“Thanks Don”
3 posts 7 likes
4 years ago by Ronald
Started 4 years ago by Ronald
3 7
My schooner
“Nice paint Ron”
34 posts 65 likes
5 years ago by Newby7
Started 5 years ago by Ronald
34 65
one meter Yacht US1M class Identification help needed
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1 post 0 likes
Started 5 years ago by bruce1946
1 0
Teak decks
“1.5mm is fine for that size and scale, 1.38mm to be exact! I don't fancy working with planks that small myself! My Faireys are 1:12 using 5mm wide planks whi…”
8 posts 3 likes
5 years ago by ChrisF
Started 5 years ago by PaulT1
8 3
Veron Vosper 52 FPB Build Instructions and much help for a Novice
“BTW folks I have been in contact with Colin Smith and he has been super helpful. As they say.... "Couldn't do it without him."”
14 posts 38 likes
5 years ago by AndyK1
Started 5 years ago by AndyK1
14 38
motor to prop shaft connection.
“I have found that you can get a good selection of drive connectors and other model boat parts from https://www.modelboatbits.com/. I use them for lots of bit…”
7 posts 2 likes
5 years ago by Derek 151
Started 5 years ago by jimdogge
7 2
Make plank strips look like one piece (no lines)
“Yes, My Typhoon is double planked with the final planking being 1/4 and 1/8th inch wide Mahogany strips. The hull is like glass. The 1/8th is for the areas t…”
7 posts 5 likes
5 years ago by pressonreguardless
Started 5 years ago by roboboyo
7 5
How do you draw bulkheads etc, from a 2 view plan?
“That's a very kind offer Ron, thank you very much. I am more than happy to send you a copy of the plan to look at, but please don't feel that i am asking you…”
20 posts 23 likes
5 years ago by Madwelshman
Started 5 years ago by Madwelshman
20 23
Fairmile D MTB 605
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1 post 0 likes
Started 5 years ago by Muskrat
1 0
Parts list for Joffre
“Thanks very much for looking. Actually, another member is going to send me something I believe so don't go to too much trouble although you might find other …”
7 posts 2 likes
5 years ago by paults
Started 5 years ago by paults
7 2
HAZELGARTH
“Bob, i just saw who drew the plan, and it proves it belongs to the model I have. Cheers Colin.”
22 posts 24 likes
5 years ago by Colin H
Started 7 years ago by Martin555
22 24
Almost ready to get started
“Robo, I agree with the previous post that sheeting would be better. Make some cardstock patterns of the pieces. You can glue two pieces together to get thick…”
5 posts 10 likes
5 years ago by cjanik001
Started 5 years ago by roboboyo
5 10
Hull/ planking wood types. Beginner
“Hi, good advise has already been given however you have to fix your frames to a baseboard. This is to keep them in line and correctly spaced. There is a lot …”
3 posts 6 likes
5 years ago by Hillro
Started 5 years ago by roboboyo
3 6
Lesro Sportsman II
“I completely agree and reiterate what Chris said. Without other peoples generosity to help others, apart from those skilled enough to draw their own from pic…”
9 posts 8 likes
5 years ago by Madwelshman
Started 5 years ago by MBest
9 8
Purchase Hull templates ?
“if you need free plans take a look at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1195313783862857/files”
6 posts 1 like
5 years ago by jacko
Started 5 years ago by roboboyo
6 1
Sealing prior to painting
“Bonjour Wooders, It was exactly the same for me. When my father died, my brother bought the house. When he recently (2020) had to repair the roof, he asked m…”
12 posts 31 likes
5 years ago by Mike Stoney
Started 5 years ago by Wooders
12 31
Laser Cutting
“Thanks for the link! With best wishes Michel Cl.”
10 posts 15 likes
5 years ago by Mike Stoney
Started 5 years ago by fireboat
10 15
Danny Boy, steam Drifter -Mount Fleet Models - help needed
“Hi Rick, and your comment is very much appreciated. I have not done much on here of late as too many problems to sort. Mind, I have to make allowances when a…”
9 posts 31 likes
5 years ago by GaryLC
Started 5 years ago by peewit
9 31
Yippee it works!
“Hi Ron, It looks very good! Regards, Ed-”
2 posts 10 likes
5 years ago by figtree7nts
Started 5 years ago by Ronald
2 10
Balsa of choice and alternatives
“Thanks for sharing, Colin. I love to repurpose the only problem is I never throw anything away. When I do I aways find I need it later Trev”
14 posts 28 likes
5 years ago by pressonreguardless
Started 5 years ago by roboboyo
14 28
Sail winch test
“Hi Ron, Pictures did not come thru. Trev”
2 posts 1 like
5 years ago by pressonreguardless
Started 5 years ago by Ronald
2 1
Sail control of RRS Discovery . Help required
“Hi Doug, no it was a fellow club member in the UK. dave976”
12 posts 11 likes
5 years ago by dave976
Started 5 years ago by Hillro
12 11
Deck and cockpit furniture
“Thanks I will check that out, it is a shame but for a variety of reasons lots of these guys who were hand making quality fittings have ceased. Years ago I go…”
17 posts 7 likes
5 years ago by ChrisG
Started 5 years ago by ChrisG
17 7
Schooner progress
“Looking great Ron. Will the cockpit be held in place by something, magnets ect?”
7 posts 16 likes
5 years ago by ToraDog
Started 5 years ago by Ronald
7 16
HMS Ajax
“Norm, I received them both. Now you know why I work in 1/48th scale. LOL”
41 posts 36 likes
5 years ago by ToraDog
Started 6 years ago by Gdaynorm
41 36
Caldercraft Alte Liebe Build manual needed
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1 post 1 like
Started 5 years ago by robbertderouw
1 1
aquarama riva prop shaft supports.
“Hi Jim. Can you post any close up pic please so we can have a good look. Regards Bill.”
5 posts 4 likes
5 years ago by Scratchbuilder
Started 5 years ago by jimdogge
5 4
Water cooling
“Was just going to say the same thing about his avatar!!!”
18 posts 37 likes
5 years ago by ChrisF
Started 5 years ago by Maverick
18 37
Half Hull models, Bluenose Fishing /schooner
“Well Bluenose is finished and ready to hang, my new project arrives tomorrow so ready to clear the bench ready for a new start. I have enjoyed making these h…”
4 posts 6 likes
5 years ago by ChrisG
Started 5 years ago by ChrisG
4 6

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