Possible Tid Tug.

“Found out that it is a German Aeronaut Kalle Harbour Tug.”

4 posts 4 likes

7 years ago by jelley_baby

Started 8 years ago by jelley_baby

4 4

R.A.F.SEAL CLASS

“Checkered history on this boat. https://www.yachtharbour.com/yacht/seaman-guard-virginia-5435 Apparently after the Navy was done with this class of ship, the…”

9 posts 0 likes

7 years ago by Ronald

Started 7 years ago by Rowen

9 0

Mystery boat

“it is a Range Safety Launch I was the coxswain of 1662 based at Londonderry in 1958”

9 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by trekil

Started 7 years ago by Chewi

9 5

New build

“Maybe called something else. It's used in furniture manufacturing and architectural features. Has a really nice surface finish.”

6 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by Hillro

Started 7 years ago by retirement-hobby

6 5

Radar with rotational drive

“They are made from cheap Chinese railway figures. I'll start another thread with more info, since this one is meant to be about radar.....”

9 posts 5 likes

7 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 8 years ago by Hillro

9 5

fairmile c MGB

“Rear gun linkage”

15 posts 16 likes

7 years ago by Chewi

Started 8 years ago by Chewi

15 16

hull trouble on vintage yacht

“A man's gotta do - What a man's gotta do! Good luck Jacko Cheers, Doug”

12 posts 7 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by jacko

12 7

[paint

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 8 years ago by ronaldo

1 0

A return to the hobby!

“"....Appears to be very original and again testimony to how versatile Les Rowells model designs can be.." I never thought it was very original - it's a copy …”

54 posts 61 likes

8 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 8 years ago by J Barry

54 61

Aero-naut pilot

“To up/down the S/l would need a cage or frame carried on the base of the pivoting lamp. On this would need to be arranged a very small motor with a spiral ge…”

6 posts 4 likes

8 years ago by onetenor

Started 8 years ago by ronaldo

6 4

Shroud

“'Built like a brick s**thouse' Ed”

13 posts 5 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by retirement-hobby

13 5

Planking

“To make the hull water tight I use a product called z-poxy it's a 2 part product mixed in hardener and resin of the same amounts and I use a layer of fibber …”

10 posts 16 likes

8 years ago by Newby7

Started 8 years ago by Davevand

10 16

Painting over epoxy

“On fibreglass you could use an etching primer which is a modified alkyd primer that produces a sound base coat on wood, steel, fiberglass, aluminum surfaces.…”

4 posts 6 likes

8 years ago by mturpin013

Started 8 years ago by simonricho

4 6

Anteo 2 Tug

“I didn't give it much thought when I said tap off 2x6volt in parallel. I will probably use small 4s lipo to power lights etc. Thanks fo pointing this out. St…”

11 posts 13 likes

8 years ago by Dick

Started 8 years ago by Dick

11 13

Mclaren Clockwork Submarines U50

“"... I dare say that with the necessary computer skills it probably would be easier,however it would be quite difficult for me to hold cardboard templates ag…”

7 posts 12 likes

8 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 8 years ago by mactin

7 12

Bending balsa

“I generally use just water, will give this a try.”

5 posts 5 likes

8 years ago by retirement-hobby

Started 8 years ago by drspock

5 5

Irish OPV LE James Joyce

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1 post 1 like

Started 8 years ago by Manoora52

1 1

Painting white metal

“Thanks to you all that's cleared that up for me,your explanations are clear and now I know what to do. I will post photos as I proceed. Thanks once again for…”

5 posts 10 likes

8 years ago by Rogal118

Started 8 years ago by Rogal118

5 10

Shroud for Model Air Boat

“Copper will solder well (though it will take some heat!). But unless you use a very light and flimsy gauge it will be very heavy. Brass will solder well - do…”

6 posts 2 likes

8 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 8 years ago by retirement-hobby

6 2

Props - dumb question?

“Thanks for the info. Now I can start looking for the right sort of prop. Just need to sort out size, number of blades and pitch! Ian”

4 posts 1 like

8 years ago by IanD

Started 8 years ago by IanD

4 1

U49 Mclaren Clockwork Submarines.

“Martin, Your Subs are very nice, beautiful workmanship! Your skill at tin work is inspiring. Joe”

4 posts 4 likes

8 years ago by Joe727

Started 8 years ago by mactin

4 4

What scale

“Which actual FPB is it?.We need to know that to find the length. At 1/2" to the foot 34" gives 68 feet for example”

3 posts 2 likes

8 years ago by onetenor

Started 8 years ago by Boat660

3 2

Boston Typhoon

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1 post 0 likes

Started 8 years ago by GeoffA

1 0

DF95

“Sails like a dream even compared to my Laser. Not for early learning though! Very responsive”

2 posts 1 like

8 years ago by Ianh

Started 8 years ago by Ianh

2 1

Billings Smith Rotterdam - bow thruster

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1 post 0 likes

Started 8 years ago by theshipscat

1 0

HMS Campbeltown 1941, 1/96 scale

“Very good That could have come from me Steve! How'd you find such an appropriate vid so fast!? (Rhetorical question!)”

80 posts 107 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by cormorant

80 107

U49 mclaren clockwork submarines.

“The soldered edge along the keel is originally the outer edge of the elipse,after rolling out the dents whilst its still a bowl,I place it upside down on a f…”

5 posts 6 likes

8 years ago by mactin

Started 8 years ago by mactin

5 6

rudders

“Reilly, Good Tip....I also use brass rod 3/16" dis. Easy to slot and solder a brass plate to, have never had a problem with bending, etc. I generally use the…”

7 posts 9 likes

8 years ago by Joe727

Started 8 years ago by Newby7

7 9

general help

“i found that the local fishing shop has a few bits for a yacht look at pike line which plastic coated stainless steel also s.s split rings and s.s tubes for …”

2 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by jacko

Started 8 years ago by Philg7mwh

2 0

Scale lettering

“Hi Drspock, I checked it out! And can use a stencil for my Tug Brooklyn! Cheers, Ed PS. here's the link www. vinylletteringonline.com But, I knew what you me…”

2 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by figtree7nts

Started 8 years ago by drspock

2 0

Paint finish for warships

“AH HA yes that suff...wear a good and I dont mean cheapo face mask as that stuff is EVIL beleieve you me,also DO NOT use in a house room either preferably an…”

3 posts 1 like

8 years ago by Dave J

Started 8 years ago by drspock

3 1

Wood planking onto a fiberglass hull

“anything is possible however the level of difficulty and skill required will be dependant on the shape of the hull, pictures would be helpful (if not essenti…”

2 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by mturpin013

Started 8 years ago by jimdogge

2 0

keel attachment

“What sort of keel and to what do you want to attach it? Nerys”

2 posts 1 like

8 years ago by Nerys

Started 8 years ago by bblundell1213

2 1

U48 Tinplate Clockwork Diving Submarine

“Martin, This is beautiful work and I look forward to looking at your website. I have only minimal experience at metal work, but want to try more. Joe”

3 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by Joe727

Started 8 years ago by mactin

3 0

Scale?

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1 post 0 likes

Started 8 years ago by RobbieMcKennan

1 0

How to make Deck Fittings ?

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1 post 0 likes

Started 8 years ago by Ronald

1 0

Pretend deck planking

“Hi again the thinnest popular ply is 2mm I use this for decks the raw edge i finish with half round 5x3 mm ramin beading or 3x2mm walnut half round from The …”

43 posts 56 likes

8 years ago by TOWN3810

Started 8 years ago by steve-d

43 56

KD Perkasa 1/24

“Bon soir jcc, Here's a couple of pics about RAL grey tones which might help you choose. and a warning about colour display on PC / Phone screens! Cheers, Doug”

8 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by JCC61

8 0

Fire crash tender

“What size? http://eezebilt.tk/RAF.html”

2 posts 0 likes

8 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 8 years ago by bednall

2 0

Dumas Brooklyn Tug Build...Smoke?

“Hi Joe, It's no problem, glad I could help! If you have any other questions. Please ask away! If you do decide to order from Harbor Models. They post their p…”

8 posts 12 likes

8 years ago by figtree7nts

Started 8 years ago by Joe727

8 12