The Way to Produce Authentic WW2 paintwork on your model.

“If I remember correctly they didn't guarantee your embarking or disembarking points, it all depended on what work they were called upon to do and where they …”

18 posts 26 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by CB90

18 26

Low volume or single piece photoetching

“AT LAST! Hi All, Sorry for background, but you needed to see the holes in the brass sheet. So, after about an hour in the room temp Ferric Chloride we have t…”

24 posts 42 likes

6 years ago by Spock66

Started 6 years ago by Spock66

24 42

Dual rudder alignment.

“Push me pull you rudders. Look good but you go absolutely nowhere.”

12 posts 7 likes

6 years ago by MouldBuilder

Started 6 years ago by Gone Gone Gone

12 7

The future of model boat building.

“Young man did a good job, I’m impressed. I remember my first plastic model, got as much glue on the model as I got on the floor. My mom was not impressed..”

11 posts 29 likes

6 years ago by Cashrc

Started 6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

11 29

Plans Question

“Quite agree with Ian and Martin Sambini. It would be very difficult for us to condense chapters, or indeed a whole book, into one concise Post to answer your…”

4 posts 11 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by sambini

4 11

Exhaust out let’s on a Farmile d

“Which boat? There are variations, both in location as well as the number of outlets. A wonderful reference book is Allied Coastal Forces of WW 2, Volume 1 by…”

2 posts 1 like

6 years ago by ToraDog

Started 6 years ago by Marke

2 1

HMS HOOD Keel

“Interesting to see a model of something like HMS Hood being built in the bread and butter method. I thought it was only used in smallish yachts. I remember m…”

11 posts 11 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Alan

11 11

older R36

“Job well done and good luck in the race. Rick”

7 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Started 6 years ago by jacko

7 9

yet another sea commander

“Hi Jacko, the boat I am restoring had similar issues when I started, if the Hull is still attached to the inner frames then it should work out okay. It will …”

8 posts 19 likes

6 years ago by Colin H

Started 6 years ago by jacko

8 19

Sails

“Thanks Nerys, I found the formulae to calculate C of E and am applying this to the C L R and hoping not too many changes Bellman”

6 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by bellman1942

Started 6 years ago by bellman1942

6 8

Identification of model

“Thanks for your reply, the boat has been ID as a precedent Hanseat”

8 posts 10 likes

6 years ago by Softie

Started 6 years ago by Softie

8 10

Chris Craft Sport Fisherman

“The seat looks good. I'll send you a PM for your email address.”

9 posts 24 likes

6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

Started 6 years ago by Brightwork

9 24

Flag identification

“Srry didnt understand your post”

16 posts 22 likes

6 years ago by GSNMeyer

Started 6 years ago by mturpin013

16 22

Scaledecks.com.....any knowledge.

“Hi Pete. Many thanks. Bill”

3 posts 4 likes

6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

3 4

SHAFT COUPLINGS

“Hi Ian, thanks for your thoughts. The couplings I have see 19mm dia and about 25 mm Long. Always take care to align the shafts. As it is about to rain think …”

12 posts 18 likes

6 years ago by Rowen

Started 6 years ago by Rowen

12 18

Lug sails and RC control

“Pleased you have a sail plan for the Zulu. I think the foremast you have is probably too far back and you may have to step it further forward. Some also carr…”

7 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Hillro

7 6

Today at the lake

“Likely had you eaten all that was there you may have had to put your feet up for we nap or a big sleep. Rick”

15 posts 32 likes

6 years ago by Newby7

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

15 32

My New Build - Milford Star

“Thanks Pete, I'd forgotten those Handy thing with Shapeways is that the guys who print them can usually rescale to the size you need - within reason! A word …”

35 posts 101 likes

6 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 6 years ago by ads90

35 101

yet another yacht

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 6 years ago by jacko

1 1

34” Fairy Huntsman

“Hi, There the motor is most likely a bit too powerful but could be fun! you have plenty of toque (410KV) Start on 3S then 4S then 5S Same with props start sm…”

2 posts 1 like

6 years ago by CB90

Started 6 years ago by Boat660

2 1

Flags

“Thanks Robert.”

13 posts 11 likes

6 years ago by drspock

Started 6 years ago by drspock

13 11

Elco PT boat 80'

“Thanks for the Postings. Well I did find the information in a pdf document called ' 02-Elco_Parts_Catalog_S-Pass'. at www.ptboatforum.com '- Digital Microfil…”

6 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by CB90

Started 6 years ago by CB90

6 6

New Drive System

“Thank You Sir. I agree with your suggestion. I also recognize the plan that you included, as i have been following your progress. You did a fine job on the F…”

3 posts 4 likes

6 years ago by sjkraft

Started 6 years ago by sjkraft

3 4

Fittings

“I think I have the answer to these parts. The Model Dock yard has eyebolts that may be the right size and shape. Thanks to everyone for your help. Stay safe!”

9 posts 11 likes

6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

Started 6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

9 11

Mowe 2 build

“This was the first model I ever built, it never occurred to me that the wood might have already been treated, so I just gave it a coat of sealer anyway. She'…”

2 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Onemancave1

2 6

Coming about using a bowsprit.

“Ron, In my opinion, the rig you have doesn't look balanced with the hull. You might find she sails better without the staysail. Sailing to windward, she shou…”

9 posts 13 likes

6 years ago by Nerys

Started 6 years ago by Nerys

9 13

Airfix 1/72nd Kit Whaleback MTB

“From the book " the RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918 to 86" the correct name for your model is HSL 100 Type Two. Evidently all together 69 were constructed be…”

7 posts 29 likes

6 years ago by nasraf

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

7 29

Home Brew Motor Mount for a Outrunner

“Hi Boatshed thanks for your interest. It’s the Aerokits Fast Patrol Boat. I do have some pictures and a short video on another thread on this forum called Wh…”

7 posts 16 likes

6 years ago by Xcpilot

Started 6 years ago by Xcpilot

7 16

Graupner Tina Rowboat

“Doug, Yes, that’s the one. There are 4 servos in the body, two to raise and lower the oars, one to bend the body and one to turn the head. They must be micro…”

33 posts 62 likes

6 years ago by Graham93

Started 6 years ago by Cashrc

33 62

Grain filler

“Thanks for the reply.Am tempted to use eze-kote in addition,as will provide additional protection”

13 posts 30 likes

6 years ago by drspock

Started 6 years ago by drspock

13 30

What Watts/KG and Motor Cooling

“Hi Xc, She run's well on the water. Nicely done. Martin555.”

6 posts 15 likes

6 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by Xcpilot

6 15

Billings Boats Sea King

“I'll look at the local woodworking store. It may be just the answer. Thank you.”

22 posts 44 likes

6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

Started 6 years ago by Puddle-pirate

22 44

My new build

“Looking forward to them. Inspiration from this site and Dr. Google has been valuable.”

9 posts 22 likes

6 years ago by peterd

Started 6 years ago by Rogerdotcom

9 22

Retro Cutting Holes in Bulkheads

“Nice and neat, well done. Cheers Colin.”

42 posts 112 likes

6 years ago by Colin H

Started 6 years ago by Xcpilot

42 112

Green Deck for Pilot Boat.

“Hi Pete. I've not got any Humbrol 88 'Deck Green' to try out, it doesn't seem to have the same 'punch' as the Emerald green or the Halfords colour, but I'll …”

23 posts 41 likes

6 years ago by robbob

Started 6 years ago by robbob

23 41

optimist yacht

“Hi Edd, you should be able to sort it from these pics (original 1978 assembly plans for my Optimist- see my harbour,- might pick up the stays from that) whic…”

3 posts 5 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 6 years ago by edd

3 5

Schottel drives or Kort Nozzle

“Look for Thrusters on this website. ( Had to think there!)”

5 posts 6 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by highwayman

5 6

Oil for prop shafts

“I tend to use Lithium based grease. Works well and no pollution”

11 posts 26 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by Onemancave1

11 26

Glue for Deck Fittings ?

“JT, Nice work with the mechanical reinforcement. I spent my life in the designing and building of large construction projects, I always relied on a mechanica…”

10 posts 39 likes

6 years ago by Joe727

Started 6 years ago by Xcpilot

10 39

RAF Range Safety launch help.

“So easy , it took me months years to come to grips with the model . It was the SAME issue as I tried to work out to build the bedstead aerial . it was one of…”

3 posts 1 like

6 years ago by Lyle

Started 15 years ago by overthesea

3 1