General interest

“No sweat Jim, we all had to start somewhere an' that's what we 'Old Hands' are here for - to help point the way. BTW take a shufti in the How To topics - my …”

6 posts 18 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by Chalkie

6 18

Ply starting or actually de-laminating. What to do?

“Thanks Bruce. Will”

15 posts 31 likes

6 years ago by Madwelshman

Started 6 years ago by Madwelshman

15 31

Scottish Fiffie Fishing Trawler

“i have built a paddle tug. Build posted on this site, Plans were purchased from Glasgow. They show the construction of the paddles, both fixed and feathering…”

7 posts 13 likes

6 years ago by Hillro

Started 6 years ago by AndrewTurpinSnr

7 13

patrol boat

“"your welcome to take the point away" No need to take the hump Brian. Just think a little more about what it is that you are trying to tell us and show us. R…”

19 posts 26 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by brianupyonder

19 26

Painting the Lesterville

“If you have a pattern of a hull bulkhead use it or there are other methods to create a pattern. Make it about a quarter inch, oops 5mm, larger than needed. T…”

14 posts 20 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

14 20

Restoring an almost 100 year old ship model

“I'll second that Nerys”

5 posts 22 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by Yngvegr

5 22

British T class sub 3rd. series

“Hi Fred. I am interested in seeing pictures of your T class. Sorry to hear re the first one sinking in the quarry....140 feet is a bit deep to try and retrie…”

10 posts 13 likes

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 6 years ago by tim morland

10 13

Progress on Ville Class Tugboat

“Hi JB, I can get Araldite here imported from UK in both forms Quickset and 24Hour in tubes but it comes at a price. A Local Company that sells worldwide Prat…”

29 posts 69 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

29 69

motor

“have ordered the motor mfa 385 and a rudder waiting for them to arrive”

4 posts 4 likes

6 years ago by brianupyonder

Started 6 years ago by brianupyonder

4 4

Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution

“Here's the packaging”

19 posts 43 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by NigelTailyour

19 43

No Leaks during bathtub testing

“I think it is about time to let out the bath water”

12 posts 19 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

12 19

balsa

“See Wikipedia on Balsa”

20 posts 26 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by brianupyonder

20 26

Solent Class Lifeboat

“Is anyone familiar with what lights are required apart from the red and green navigation lights on a Solent Class Lifeboat.”

7 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by Rockbag

Started 6 years ago by Rockbag

7 9

Sea Nymph build - Motor and ESC

“geoff did you mean the post on shopkeepers ripping you off brian ps may have sent you a post by mistake it was a bit of fun meant for boberro?”

14 posts 21 likes

6 years ago by brianupyonder

Started 6 years ago by GraemeH

14 21

Double Bit Bollard

“would that be top [brass]”

38 posts 62 likes

6 years ago by brianupyonder

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

38 62

Bizmark

“Yes the tripitz”

6 posts 5 likes

6 years ago by Dean007

Started 6 years ago by Dean007

6 5

Billings Tug St Canute

“Thanks Colin, l think when the Canute first came out the hull was built in two sections, the later kits it changed to a one hull build. However l did have a …”

4 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by Richard7

Started 6 years ago by colindavies

4 7

'Home Brew' filler for styrene.

“Well I tried Martins styrene shavings and Liquid Poly trick and I can confirm it does work but it's a bit laborious and any small amount mixed has to be used…”

16 posts 36 likes

6 years ago by robbob

Started 6 years ago by robbob

16 36

Clyde Puffer Build.

“Thanks Mark Cheers, Doug”

32 posts 77 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by GaryLC

32 77

stringers

“thanks for the advice mturpin013 will get my clamps out of shed tomorrow and give it a go cheers brian”

5 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by brianupyonder

Started 6 years ago by brianupyonder

5 7

I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

“Modelbuilder in the blog section do a search for Dusseldorf Fire boat day 1 thru day 6”

44 posts 81 likes

6 years ago by bruce1946

Started 6 years ago by bruce1946

44 81

A Tin Plate Free Sailing Barque

“I remember having clockwork tinplate submarines as a child. I also have vague memories of a clockwork tinplate warship, on wheels, non floating. About ten ye…”

20 posts 24 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by peewit

20 24

First Time Plank on Frame ?

“Have a few plans for small sailboats from Vic Smeed and others . Sail well and can be RC'd . Building triplet Elvers for my descendants - but small and vane …”

16 posts 40 likes

6 years ago by redpmg

Started 6 years ago by robbob

16 40

Steering problems

“Hi Graham. Plenty of things to try then...I'm sure you'll find the best solution. I would wish that my 'ducks feet' suggestion works best and it's more in ke…”

9 posts 17 likes

6 years ago by robbob

Started 6 years ago by Graham93

9 17

brushless motor mount/servo mount

“I have occasionally ordered things, particularly books, from the US of A and have found that delivery is usually worse than from China. Parcels to America ar…”

10 posts 27 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by drspock

10 27

rudder

“Excellent vid (and build!). Good find TD”

22 posts 59 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by philmontague

22 59

In need of guidance

“Hi DAZ, Could you post some photos As we all would like to see it. Martin555.”

14 posts 24 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by hex44415a

14 24

Deck rope 1/12

“Thanks Colin will look at that. Rick”

3 posts 2 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Started 6 years ago by Newby7

3 2

Amati Aquarama

“The pictures are of the Graupner Glasgow a paddle wheeler a wonderful looking boat but no longer available. Rick”

2 posts 0 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Started 6 years ago by drspock

2 0

Krick Nordstrand Trawler k21430

“Have one of these in a 36" Cabin Cruiser Works Great! Just remember to add suppressors”

95 posts 138 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by MIR

95 138

smit nederland

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 6 years ago by jaffy012

1 1

raf crash tender

“Hi Tilly Second attempt checked for viruses all ok renamed and reproduced in another photo editor. Roy”

24 posts 26 likes

6 years ago by CB90

Started 6 years ago by Tilly Lamp

24 26

Chris Craft runabout engine

“If you were able to get or find the engine you are looking for you may not be able to run it. Due to insurance cost and law suits most areas to run boats hav…”

5 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Started 6 years ago by Tuthpick

5 6

PT Boat Overboard Discharge pipes

“CB90, Check your PM's. I sent you some scans.”

6 posts 5 likes

6 years ago by ToraDog

Started 6 years ago by CB90

6 5

sail control

“Many thanks look forward to your memory responding”

5 posts 0 likes

6 years ago by bellman1942

Started 6 years ago by bellman1942

5 0

Plans for 46inch RAF tender

“Sounds good Chris Please add some pics to your build blog Cheers, Doug”

32 posts 54 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by Paul Aust

32 54

On the Straight and Level

“Hi Rick Patience has never been my strong point although if you have any tips I would be most grateful. Also it allowed me to crack on with an afternoon on H…”

4 posts 3 likes

6 years ago by neilmc

Started 6 years ago by neilmc

4 3

tiger bandit

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 6 years ago by Onemancave1

1 0

Cigarette Hull

“Hi All, Picked up the Hull today, removed 6 superfluous bolts, removed propeller shaft and the bearing came out the tube, unfortunately theses old shaft were…”

6 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by CB90

Started 6 years ago by CB90

6 9

Deans Marine LST 388

“I think a terrifying voyage would describe it better. I once had a ride in a DUKW, during the East Coast Floods in the 50's. It was on the flooded marshes of…”

94 posts 282 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

94 282