Harro koebke

“Congratulations, she's a beauty”

12 posts 57 likes

1 year ago by Commodore-H

Started 1 year ago by hermank

12 57

George Turner MTB

“I have contacted George but he doesn’t seem to have the instructions still unfortunately”

2 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by SimonB1

Started 2 years ago by SimonB1

2 5

Solder

“I would suggest getting 63/37 solder as it has no plastic (semi-solid) state and so is less prone to "cold" joints.”

14 posts 72 likes

2 years ago by Hey-You

Started 2 years ago by Commodore-H

14 72

Sail material

“Ronald the lucky guy! It also looks very good on you! One can sew, the other helps with the painting of the ship details, they have one thing in common: . . …”

23 posts 41 likes

2 years ago by Mike Stoney

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

23 41

Aeronaut Johnny Aeromodellers first boat build.

“Can any Johnny builders tell me how much lead was needed to displace enough water, mine seems to need a frightening amount ! Guidance appreciated please, I'm…”

9 posts 28 likes

2 years ago by Lupomen

Started 2 years ago by Lupomen

9 28

Making an Emma Jr.

“Hi Roy, Re: "does 'wandering discussion' mean 'Off Piste'?" In a manner of speaking yes. Coz it often causes an avalanche of digressions Doug”

50 posts 220 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

50 220

Robbe W3 Police Boat

“Well, despite reattaching over half the deck to the hull, after two hours on the water this afternoon there was just as much water in the boat as usual. Look…”

4 posts 7 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

Started 2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

4 7

On my bench...

“Pictures to accompany the previous post, showing that the stern tube is fixed firmly in place and the hole in the hull has been filled and awaits a coat of p…”

21 posts 66 likes

2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

Started 2 years ago by Oxford-Dave

21 66

Karoline at last a gentle breeze.

“Truth be told, it was the first thing I saw this morning and it made my day!”

5 posts 32 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

5 32

Inga IV finally a good breeze.

“All very nice Rogal, but I can only think your blood is thicker than mine because this last week my hands have been so cold they have lost all feeling. I am …”

5 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

5 29

Orca with a full crew looking for jaws. ( filmed in slo-mo)

“I just couldn't settle........... Nixie the submarine is off the shelf. If I can remember how to get a 40 meg radio set to work, I might see if I can get thi…”

11 posts 95 likes

2 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

11 95

Baby Bootlegger

“I have watched many videos on YouTube of the real Baby Bootlegger together with several Rc versions. Not the same with an electric motor as hearing that v12 …”

11 posts 49 likes

2 years ago by peterd

Started 2 years ago by JamieM

11 49

Vosper crash Tender general arrangement plans....

“Are these plans any use? - I started a refurb of a 34" model around 5 yrs ago, but "got delayed" whist building a car - tying to resume the rebuild, so recon…”

4 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by Back in the Groove

Started 2 years ago by ScouterChil

4 11

Slipway trent class build details book.

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 2 years ago by Captainzippy72

1 1

My newest sailboat project

“Hi gents, thanks for your help. I use Libreoffice writer and the Czech keyboard.It seems that special characters are not very well understood when inserting …”

41 posts 181 likes

2 years ago by tomarack

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

41 181

WWII Minesweeper HMT Sir Kay

“This link worked for me: https://www.shipcamouflage.com”

13 posts 28 likes

2 years ago by RPLedm

Started 2 years ago by tim morland

13 28

Paint layers

“I do not lacquer my models until I have finished completing all the paintwork. Scamp”

5 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by PeterJ

Started 2 years ago by Redpopman

5 18

Paddle rpm

“I went to the pond yesterday and tried to float my boat but it was quite cold and windy with half the surface covered with ice so I packed it up and went to …”

10 posts 44 likes

2 years ago by RPLedm

Started 2 years ago by RPLedm

10 44

US Coast guard 44MLB Rudder

“Nothin' wrong with that!”

6 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by ToraDog

Started 2 years ago by bruce1946

6 24

Model Slipways Yorkshireman Tug

“Quick update on the Yorkshireman, yesterday I started to try cleaning the anchor windless, the first item that fell off was the brake levers then the motor, …”

25 posts 131 likes

2 years ago by Fred

Started 2 years ago by Fred

25 131

High Impact Styrene

“I use at least three types of cement for styrene (and ABS). Manufacturer doesn't seem to matter. Make sure it is a weld cement that actually melts the styren…”

9 posts 21 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by Tall Paul

9 21

Recommendation for plastic Beginners kits

“Hi Pauk If only it was a wood boat that you was looking for, as Hughes Aircraft have some good wooden kits at a good price. Fred https://hakits.co.uk/?page_i…”

5 posts 4 likes

2 years ago by Fred

Started 2 years ago by Tall Paul

5 4

HOBBY ENGINE KILLER WHALES SAILBOAT

“Hi Stephen Not sure I replied to the right place. I sail and race RC Yachts. Looking at the pictures can’t see how the sails are controlled. But it looks lik…”

9 posts 41 likes

2 years ago by RogerA1

Started 2 years ago by StephenR1

9 41

Karoline, A breeze at last, a proper sail.

“Good evening. Re the rework to the sail pulley on Karoline. I had to dismantle the pulley system to reroute the cabling, so took some photos to compare the b…”

10 posts 65 likes

2 years ago by Rogal118

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

10 65

Clear coat over epoxy

“Schmango I see from your picture you are using lacquer for a finish. I used lacquer for many years building furniture as one of my hobbies. The cloudiness yo…”

7 posts 35 likes

2 years ago by BarryS

Started 2 years ago by Schmango

7 35

Planking a hull

“Thanks Roy. I will take a couple of clips apart and see if I can match the words and music. -Marty-”

13 posts 52 likes

2 years ago by MartyInFalmouth

Started 2 years ago by GARTH

13 52

Oop’s I did it again! 1/12th Scale Tyne Refurbishment

“Nice looking model Philuk”

2 posts 8 likes

2 years ago by PhilH

Started 2 years ago by MartinS

2 8

Precedent Huntsman twin motors

“Hi - if no-one on here can help I can point you in the direction of a build on another forum though it's the GRP hull version. Is yours GRP or timber? I can …”

2 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by palmtree

2 11

Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht

“this brings up a question. What is considered correct to either call them sailboat or yacht? Is there a difference? Len”

35 posts 116 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

35 116

Karoline, Dutch potato boat.

“Good morning AndyB2, thanks for your interest and comments.Unfortunately I cannot help with the hull construction as I acquired the Karoline in a half finish…”

10 posts 35 likes

2 years ago by Rogal118

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

10 35

Mylar

“Depends how big your yacht and sails are but as a guide the Dragonforce 65 and 95 yachts use 50 micron. Chris”

3 posts 8 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by ChrisH3

3 8

HMS Coventry

“I live in the UK just North of Leeds. I don't really have a time scale to be honest, i would just love somebody to do it right as it would be really special …”

5 posts 7 likes

2 years ago by Ratty

Started 2 years ago by Ratty

5 7

Boat storage case

“Managed to fit everything into a large box which I can carry with a padded shoulder strap. Complete set-up weighs more than the box. Boat and trailer clamp d…”

15 posts 120 likes

2 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 2 years ago by Steve P

15 120

Fairmile Dogboat

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 2 years ago by CJones

1 2

Furness Abbey

“Glad to help Cargoman Took 3 clicks and about 5 minutes to find. Most time was spent sifting through the thousands of responses to find the most relevant to …”

4 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 2 years ago by Cargoman

4 18

Sealing Joints

“Thanks Guys, Spence.”

4 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by Spence

Started 2 years ago by Spence

4 11

Karoline,

“A great looking model and pleasing to see a traditional sailing boat being built. Be interesting to see how well it sails and how you’ve set the sail control…”

10 posts 64 likes

2 years ago by AndyB2

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

10 64

Definitive definition of scratch build

“There are many "kits" that had me scratching my head many times as well. Lew”

29 posts 212 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by DuncanP

29 212

“Karoline” Dutch potato/fishing boat, billings boat kit, help please.

“Hi Rogal, I'm glad the images were helpful to you. Don't worry too much about the text, it doesn't matter if you don't translate it. I'll send you more image…”

16 posts 97 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

16 97

Rigging and sails Inga IV

“I am sure it is for sale and can put anyone interested in touch via a PM to me. I am not selling, but as this is a rare item I thought it would be of interes…”

31 posts 104 likes

2 years ago by roycv

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

31 104