Speedline Lifeboat crew

“Thankbyou”

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8 years ago by Brianaro

Started 8 years ago by Brianaro

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jj2 I'm just starting out.

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Started 8 years ago by mikefox

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Fittings & Detail Parts

“Like me, so I fink dey're taking the Michael. M”

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8 years ago by Westquay

Started 8 years ago by PittsfieldPete

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Dumas Chris Craft engine

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Started 8 years ago by fotoguy

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Fire boat

“Kevin, just checked the Model Slipway set and assume they are the very same as the SLEC set as the items appear to be the same. I'm not sure if I got net rai…”

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8 years ago by Westquay

Started 9 years ago by kevinsharpe

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1/24 KD Percasa

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Started 8 years ago by PETER-SMITH

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Tamar deck colour

“Hi Alan, Ford Polar Grey looks about right See pics of original here http://modelslipway.com/tamar/tamar_fullsize_arles_gallery/index.html Maybe a final coat…”

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8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by alan50

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Make brass ring

“Thanks all.”

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8 years ago by juskiddin

Started 8 years ago by juskiddin

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U42.

“Another work of art ,Roses do grow on you (old TV. advert for all you youngsters out there ) Cheers Marky”

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8 years ago by marky

Started 8 years ago by mactin

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Balsa/Ply suppliers Peterborough

“Eric, you can go to good old Jeff Stubbs in Oundle who is mainly aeroplanes, but will have balsa, I'm sure. Failing that there are model shops in P'borough (…”

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8 years ago by Westquay

Started 8 years ago by Ericn

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Deck Colour

“Evenin' George, any mid to dark green would do nicely. Suggest a satin / semi matt paint. Something like the Humbrol 131 or 195 in the attached chart. Of cou…”

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8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 8 years ago by georgeo5664

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Which Paint?

“4 years ago I restored an old 34 inch Aerokits Crash tender. I used filler for any gaps in the joints then prepared the hull with sanding sealer having got i…”

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8 years ago by boaty

Started 8 years ago by andyhynes

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Graupner ranzow refitting

“Have finally got round to sanding the deck edge to blend into the hull using permagrit files and 200grit sand paper ready for its couple of coats of a water …”

18 posts 21 likes

8 years ago by kmbcsecretary

Started 9 years ago by kmbcsecretary

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wood glue

“I have just bought some cascamite from my local wood supplier today .”

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8 years ago by dennisw

Started 9 years ago by dennisw

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Help Needed new Builder Billings St Canute

“Hi Frodo and Richard, Herewith the 19th epistle from the Munich detachment to the ....!? Problems are only challenges waiting for an elegant solution! Billin…”

37 posts 27 likes

8 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 9 years ago by Frodo31

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Its Spring again!

“Like kmbc says a true craftsman at work.”

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9 years ago by Donnieboy

Started 9 years ago by mactin

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Wianno Senior scratch build is progressing

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Started 9 years ago by Ronald

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Amsterdam Tug renovation/converstion

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Started 9 years ago by PMBDTCentral

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USS Constitution

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Started 9 years ago by sharpranger

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Drumbeat of Devon

“Thank you Dave, plan to take some photos Monday Jerry”

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9 years ago by Jerry1

Started 9 years ago by Jerry1

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mini boat

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Started 9 years ago by BigAlio

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Wianno Senior

“Planking done and first sanding, some wood filler applied in the cracks/seams. these photos are after the first sanding, next I will use bondo or exterior wo…”

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9 years ago by Ronald

Started 9 years ago by Ronald

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U40 Tinplate clockwork submarine.

“Fantastic welldone”

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9 years ago by jugge

Started 9 years ago by mactin

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Glue

“Blue tack is a kind of elastic putty that doesn't set but holds well and lifts away afterwards, can be re used. There is also white tack, same as above but w…”

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9 years ago by Colin H

Started 9 years ago by glyn44

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THE VOSPER 46" CRASH TENDER KIT BY VINTAGE MODEL WORKS

“Thanks mturpin013 Looking at robbob,s blog build all the time. Great source of info. Vosper21.”

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9 years ago by VOSPER21

Started 9 years ago by VOSPER21

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Is this scratch built

“Know what you mean Mark, it's too easy to get immersed in the bait digging and neglect to go fishing! Doug”

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9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 9 years ago by Keystone

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miskin clamps

“I agree with KMBCSecretary. I have a biscuit tin full with all sizes of Bulldog clips, they are readily available and are not priced up in the sky like some …”

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9 years ago by pugwash1

Started 9 years ago by BigAlio

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Mersey ferry Wallasey/Marlowe

“Got a few, of other Wallasey ferries”

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9 years ago by commanderprice

Started 9 years ago by robhall

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spares please

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Started 9 years ago by BigChris

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HMS Liverpool - HarryH

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Started 9 years ago by RNinMunich

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Bench sander

“Thanks for the info. I suspect the mod I intend may need me to dismantle the whole unit. I don't trust the stick on discs so will replace with velcro types. …”

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9 years ago by Dave M

Started 9 years ago by glyn44

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Gypsy progress

“Sheet lines are done. Cabin roof done Several coats of polyurethane inside and out done . My wife said she will sew the sails. Now if the 16” of ice will lea…”

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9 years ago by Ronald

Started 9 years ago by Ronald

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1st build, templates

“Probably because Mark's original post and query has mysteriously disappeared!!?? Weird”

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9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 9 years ago by mark36

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MK4 Finished(ish)

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Started 9 years ago by mactin

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Airboat - one rudder?

“Mine has one.”

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9 years ago by Falmouth1729

Started 9 years ago by cormorant

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Ebay old wood

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Started 9 years ago by mactin

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Getting the ballast correct

“Glad to have helped. Looking forward to seeing some on water shots in the Spring!”

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9 years ago by Dave M

Started 9 years ago by Ronald

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cooler

“Dave M is right, but, if you have the 46" hull at slow speeds you might find a lack of cooling, due to the long distance to the motor's, a pump will cure thi…”

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9 years ago by jarvo

Started 9 years ago by acrefour

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Ebay old wood and giant clockwork motors

“Haha, most excellent comments my friend! Thats the spirit!”

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9 years ago by mactin

Started 9 years ago by mactin

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Let’s have a Skiff Building Challenge

“Lovely looking build, I am tempted to have a go at similar, often have been tempted to try a clinker dinghy but think it would be too much for me. Who knows …”

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9 years ago by ChrisG

Started 9 years ago by Ronald

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