Alterations seem to be the norm

“I especially like these photos, it's a great help for my next work”

2 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by PemyslJ

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

2 11

Stanchions, and Railings plastic, brass, or ?

“First of all this old plastic model kit was bought for $35 and is being altered to represent the Research vessel of 1956 prior to its refit in Montreal. I am…”

11 posts 38 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

11 38

Models being built

“Looking good, well done with your progress so far”

16 posts 95 likes

2 years ago by Doogle

Started 2 years ago by roycv

16 95

Paint type recommendation

“Good call ToraDog. I'm building a Tamiya vehicle and advice is always thoroughly wash the plastic body etc. before painting. Chris”

10 posts 68 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by whittonm

10 68

White stuff on tool handles

“Tried your suggestion and it worked, thanks Scamp”

4 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by Scamp

Started 2 years ago by Commodore-H

4 20

Aeronaut kits Classic and Jenny

“1500Kv motor I used International yacht varnish which I heated in a tub of hot water to thin it down to aid application. The photo is a bit rubbish but it’s …”

3 posts 6 likes

2 years ago by MartinS

Started 2 years ago by Dave Kershaw

3 6

City of Sheffield Tyne lifeboat. 1st sailing.

“Fantastic. Len”

23 posts 108 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

23 108

Perkasa

“Update after running my Perkasa, the prop is too small and too coarse and the rudder too small. This I expected. She sits a bit high in the water but is very…”

9 posts 45 likes

2 years ago by EdW

Started 2 years ago by EdW

9 45

Weight/ballast

“...a variety of things. Depends partly on where the weight goes, how the weight is fastened in, and how much you are willing to spend. Some examples: Small b…”

8 posts 33 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by Westwind

8 33

Kitshack Vosper 28” RTTL

“See there’s a couple of posts about the RTTL. I remember the mast being an interesting build - there’s more about the build at https://model-boats.com/blogs/…”

13 posts 62 likes

2 years ago by neilw

Started 4 years ago by neilw

13 62

Three Day PBR

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 10 likes

Started 2 years ago by KevinH

1 10

Filling gaps in decks

“One other thing... there is some shrinkage with Tamiya's putty. Might be common with othe fillers as well, but Tamiya's shrinks about 20% (my guess). Best to…”

10 posts 40 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by merchant67

10 40

Fairey huntsman steering

“Ha ha that's the one!”

23 posts 128 likes

2 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 2 years ago by Wez

23 128

Dumas 44 MLB kit 1:16 scale

“Hi Bruce, Great stuff, no point in preaching to the converted. We don't have Total Boat here in NZ but I have watched many Youtube boat builders using it and…”

13 posts 53 likes

2 years ago by IanL1

Started 2 years ago by bruce1946

13 53

propshafts lubrications

“propshafts lubrications . . . and other concerns Hello friends, Once again small branches have blown into the water at our “pond”. Saturday, I was at the pon…”

6 posts 22 likes

2 years ago by Mike Stoney

Started 8 years ago by Maurice

6 22

Lifeboats of ships from the second half of the nineteenth century

“Hello everyone. As for the positioning of the tarpaulin, I took a look around and got an idea, but I still have a big doubt. Usually when the images don't pr…”

6 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

6 18

Graupner B 28 Speed Boat

“I had the smaller Graupner MiniSpeed, 30-something years ago that was very brisk with a standard 540 motor, x30 or x35 prop and 7.2 volt NiCad buggy pack. A …”

2 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by fulmic

2 5

Bending 7/32” tubing

“hi mate, have a look around a plumbing or air con suppliers l have a small set of copper pipe benders that will bend pipe from 3/8 id down to 1/8 if all else…”

7 posts 28 likes

2 years ago by jimdogge

Started 2 years ago by champdriver

7 28

Fibreglassing a wooden hull

“Hi Duncan, my wife tells me I talk too much, seems like I type too much as well! Roy”

24 posts 107 likes

2 years ago by roycv

Started 2 years ago by DuncanP

24 107

Sea rover cabin cruiser

“Commodore and Jumpugly thanks for the info about Callie graphics. Len”

49 posts 206 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Started 3 years ago by Schmango

49 206

Best agent to bond PETG

“Railings are next”

4 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Started 2 years ago by Ronald

4 18

M V Colombus

“Any info on the MV Columbus?”

2 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by vc killer

Started 2 years ago by Wcmbc

2 3

Ra Inga IV at the pond

“Hi Rogal, they are all excellent photos, you did well to share them but the one I commented on has a peculiarity. We immediately realize that it is a scale m…”

18 posts 112 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

18 112

Fairey huntsman

“Good that you mentioned Overlander as they are my go to motor for my builds and was the one I was going to recommend. The 47" Huntsman 31 is a quite big and …”

4 posts 17 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by Wez

4 17

Fairey huntsman 47 restoration

“Did see that knight for sale and was going to go then but jill had to have another operation so never made it down shame as would love to see one up close an…”

11 posts 61 likes

2 years ago by Wez

Started 2 years ago by Wez

11 61

Fairey huntsman

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 14 likes

Started 2 years ago by Wez

1 14

Square rigger

“Yessir, pix please.”

3 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by Wcmbc

3 3

Glue

“I have good results using BSI Medium Set CA glue, and since Balsam is very porous, I would use a quick shot (spray) of Accelerator (kicker), on the Balsa, th…”

11 posts 27 likes

2 years ago by GregHiltz

Started 2 years ago by PeterS6

11 27

Fairey humtsman 47 anchor

“Jonathan, Such a response makes my day Glad I hit the spot. PS The bill for the therapy is in the post”

7 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 2 years ago by Wez

7 24

Fairey huntsman 47

“Think I’ve found the one I like the most at Sussex’s model centre and think it’s the correct size”

4 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by Wez

Started 2 years ago by Wez

4 29

Bending small brass tubing

“I use lots of K & S brass in my models. To soften the tubing for bending (aneal) I heat it with a small propane torch. The brass "work hardens" after it is b…”

11 posts 67 likes

2 years ago by Commodore-H

Started 2 years ago by PhilH

11 67

Steam tugboat tow hooks

“Not knowing what - if anything she towed, I can only surmise that she was built that way before her assignment to that duty station.”

5 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by Peejay

Started 2 years ago by Robin Stobbs

5 16

Fairey huntsman

“Thanks for the help guys kayley just sent email from SLEC and pic of diagram where everything goes just got to print off now as can’t share pic with you in c…”

11 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by Wez

Started 2 years ago by Wez

11 24

Fairey huntsman

“Yes the bend at the bow is pretty sharp. On other builds I've had the join at the bow but with the Huntsman 31 I found it better to have joins down the sides…”

9 posts 48 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by Wez

9 48

Lady Jane

“Hi Andy that sounds good I will PM you to discuss”

4 posts 12 likes

2 years ago by mturpin013

Started 2 years ago by mturpin013

4 12

Kyosho RC Boats ....

“Here on Long Island, New York the use of petrol powered anything RC is prohibited almost everywhere. There is one exception that I know of which is a organiz…”

14 posts 88 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Started 2 years ago by Tyke1405

14 88

Easily sand perfect circles

“Hi Commodore, very clever, certainly thinking outside the square. I have one that combines a belt (didn't make it bought it) and it was great to use when fit…”

7 posts 25 likes

2 years ago by IanL1

Started 2 years ago by Commodore-H

7 25

3D printer choice?

“LewZ, I used "Molotow liquid Chrome", but also have "Green Stuff World, Chrome Metal". They are Alcohol based, so the pigment lays flat as it dries. Easy to …”

14 posts 57 likes

2 years ago by Olly999

Started 2 years ago by steve-d

14 57

Cutting Wood Into Consistant Thin Strip

“Really excellent , and might you please post any other jigs and good ideasyou might have laying around”

5 posts 36 likes

2 years ago by Hey-You

Started 2 years ago by Commodore-H

5 36

TID (ish)

“Hi Nickthesteam, hard work awaits you. I greatly admire those who know how to restore naval models. I find restoration more difficult than building from scra…”

3 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Nickthesteam

3 20