porthole window glazing

“Hi sonar I use canopy glue as used by the aeromodelling fraternity. it sticks to wood/plastic etc and dries clear. Any good model shop should be able to supp…”

3 posts 1 like

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by none

3 1

brushless motor for a aerokits sea commander

“Hi I have a Aerokits Sea Commander with a 35mm brushless motor 3639-1100kv Turnigy 800 watts, 3S Lipo battery 5800mah 25C Turnigy, 60 Amp car ESC and using a…”

3 posts 2 likes

10 years ago by canabus

Started 10 years ago by Adijohn

3 2

Building with a hobbyzone Professional Building Slip

“I agree with Mark. See the pics of my Olympic on the build board (5/8" MDF) with blocks holding the bulkheads. Dave”

3 posts 3 likes

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by Rochdaleblue

3 3

Torpedo props

“Morning Folks. Thank you for all the advice. The prop, as you can see, has eight blades which are at different levels on the spinner. Having no experience of…”

6 posts 6 likes

10 years ago by cormorant

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

6 6

Severn lifeboat

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Started 10 years ago by Slickdick

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Kingfisher progress

“Thanks for the link Dave.”

5 posts 1 like

10 years ago by jonbliss152

Started 10 years ago by Ronald

5 1

Severn lifeboat

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Started 10 years ago by Slickdick

1 0

Submerine

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Started 10 years ago by tonyp

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Torpedos

“Hi Steve, an alternative would be some of the suppliers to the plastic kit boys, the do a lot of detailing parts, might be worth a look Mark”

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10 years ago by jarvo

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

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Anchor Chain

“I find most of my chain rusts quite well without any help from me. Just leave in a damp spot and let nature take its course”

11 posts 2 likes

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

11 2

Kingfisher progress

“Hi Last time I looked the plan clearly showed the rudder well clear of the stern. The prop shaft was much further forward than shown in your latest post. The…”

5 posts 5 likes

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by Ronald

5 5

water proofing

“thanks peter”

12 posts 5 likes

10 years ago by jaffy012

Started 10 years ago by jaffy012

12 5

King-Fisher changes made

“Hi Grandpa The wife and I were admiring the Toy Barn, you made for your Grandson's Birthday. I'm sure he'll be very happy with it, Job well done.”

7 posts 2 likes

10 years ago by figtree7nts

Started 10 years ago by Ronald

7 2

Aerokits Fast Patrol Launch stern cover

“Thanks Haverlock, I had that thought myself.”

11 posts 3 likes

10 years ago by jonbliss152

Started 10 years ago by jonbliss152

11 3

speedline tamar

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Started 10 years ago by johnincles

1 0

nordkap trawler

“thank you dave”

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10 years ago by jaffy012

Started 10 years ago by jaffy012

5 0

What Colour?

“That's a thought, thanks Mark. I could strengthen it with a matt varnish perhaps? Steve”

4 posts 1 like

10 years ago by cormorant

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

4 1

Wood Ship Kit Modeling Tips and Tricks

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Started 10 years ago by andrewanten

1 0

Best sanding sealer?

“Thank you John.”

5 posts 2 likes

10 years ago by justintime2001

Started 10 years ago by justintime2001

5 2

Clamp on prop-shaft grease nipple

“Thank you. That's well worth considering. I'm off to the model boat show today so I may well be able to pick up the bits I need.”

5 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by cormorant

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

5 0

Paint for RAF Crash Tender.

“Hi Onetenor. Thanks for the follow up suggestions but I have already found a supplier in Manchester who were able to mix the required colour and deliver 2 x …”

3 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by robbob

Started 10 years ago by robbob

3 0

Rigging wanted

“Rather than so many names when you consider how long ships have been sailed and how many languages ( Norse old English Norman French plus words we Brits have…”

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10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by Tall Paul

10 0

A useful Epoxy

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Started 10 years ago by onetenor

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Push tug

“Thanks figTree7nts, The link took me to a circuit diagram which shows what connections I need to make. Instead of connecting esc to Rx each motor connects to…”

3 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by Tall Paul

Started 10 years ago by Tall Paul

3 0

BOILER WATER PUMP

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Started 10 years ago by deoliveira

1 0

Smoke Generator

“Hi All, Note your comments on the Vapourising Steam generators. I have fitted the one by Colin Graham as advertised in most Model Boats issues recently. it c…”

13 posts 2 likes

10 years ago by ronrees

Started 10 years ago by martinsperring070558

13 2

boat windows

“I used overhead projector slides printed with the window frames on my RMS Olympic at 1:96 scale. I cut carefully round each printed window and stuck to the c…”

2 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by englishbiker

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Handrail

“for added realism paint it a rust colour before the paint fully dries sprinkle on a little salt, once the paint has dried paint with 2 coats of top colour. O…”

5 posts 1 like

10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by Phil56

5 1

Mast Lighting

“Why not just use a hollow mast or masts.if a taper is needed use fishing rod sections.All sorts of sizes available. Harrisons Rods in Liverpool are actually …”

5 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by onetenor

Started 12 years ago by aanside

5 0

Which Glue To Use?

“For plastics use Plastic Magic . Best all rounder I've seen”

5 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by onetenor

Started 10 years ago by figtree7nts

5 0

Propshaft Alignment

“Dedication, Dedication, Dedication!”

10 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by cormorant

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

10 0

Solent lifeboat

“Hi Kipper This is an Epoxy resin. Will be OK but the Polyester resin they sell is cheaper and, in my opinion, easier to use. Postage costs can be high so if …”

9 posts 2 likes

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by Vickers1979

9 2

Precedent huntsmen

“Hi Gary, further to what Dave said, long set epoxy is far stronger and less brittle than short set. if you look on Deluxe Materials site he gives a strength …”

5 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by jarvo

Started 10 years ago by bigballs1325697

5 0

Which Glue

“Hi Folks Just to let you know I have finished Stormy Weather. I am quite pleased with the deck planking using contact adhesive to glue a ply base to the plas…”

19 posts 1 like

10 years ago by cormorant

Started 11 years ago by cormorant

19 1

Sealing hull

“I am sure that you also have your own litany of failed attempts ~grins~ we learn much from them. Today with the internet we have a powerful source of data to…”

17 posts 1 like

10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by Vickers1979

17 1

1930's Yawl

“well if we are talking pickling .............. First I would use silver solder so the joint line looks like brass then into the sulphuric acid pickle. While …”

11 posts 1 like

10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

11 1

HMS Illustrious

“I've built 1/96 RC scale models of Illustrious as part of Force H, Gibraltar, 1943, and Falklands era, plans from Imp. War museum, 'afraid long since sold of…”

4 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by admiral

Started 10 years ago by Gdaynorm

4 0

hull paint

“I've never used the glass cloth, but I do know epoxy, from models to full size wooden narrow boat cabins. I applied epoxy (WEST) to the new cabins I built wi…”

6 posts 4 likes

10 years ago by Westquay

Started 11 years ago by RedRider

6 4

Solent lifeboat

“Thanks Dave got some spruce this morning, thanks for the help.”

5 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by Vickers1979

Started 10 years ago by Vickers1979

5 0

Which Varnish?

“With regards to Which Varnish, Quite a few years ago now I used a product called "Finnigans", it was what you might call a heavy duty type of varnish, thick …”

8 posts 1 like

11 years ago by steve-fb40

Started 11 years ago by cormorant

8 1