Comtesse Robbe sail boat

“I think you will find the Speed 400 quite OK for your boat. You can always experiment with the prop size. If the motor gets hot then use a smaller diameter p…”

7 posts 45 likes

2 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 2 years ago by fulmic

7 45

Ra IngaIV mk2Refurb

“Yes I will be blogging what I do, the only brief mods I’ve done so far is to make the internals get at-able. I took her to the pond on wed to see how she sai…”

16 posts 103 likes

2 years ago by Rogal118

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

16 103

Renaming boat!. Unlucky or superstitious

“Looked into this years back when I 'rescued' and old 20ft gaffer from the mud and put her back into commission. She had not name but just opt make sure the g…”

21 posts 96 likes

2 years ago by PirateJohn

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

21 96

How do I bend plywood

“Hi Roy Thanks for your reply, glad I didn't offend you. As far as cleaning brass goes I use this on my classic Rover car on the chrome and it works wonders o…”

15 posts 71 likes

2 years ago by BOATSHED

Started 2 years ago by Raggie

15 71

96th scale type 12 build

“Hey u yes I will get to work on it mean while my other ham radio rig still works. Wa2dlt /1”

10 posts 23 likes

2 years ago by Hhager2

Started 2 years ago by prab1975

10 23

Vinyl cutting machine choice

“cjanik001 - thank you for the detailed reply. I will delve deeper into the Cricut, it does look like a useful machine e.g. for the fiddly wheelhouses and win…”

13 posts 62 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by steve-d

13 62

Severn lifeboat plans

“Here they are. It looks like copies of the original boat plans.”

4 posts 4 likes

2 years ago by Rudy-M

Started 2 years ago by PhilH

4 4

TUG BOAT 686 Anyone have?

“Just placed an order for one. Should be fun and I will post info on the tugboat 686. Shipping is slow and saw that it was shipped”

9 posts 20 likes

2 years ago by RonH

Started 2 years ago by RonH

9 20

Need help in identifying a brushless outboard motor

“Thank you all for your answers. So bottom line is that this is a modified old outmost with a brushless motor added. The best part is that I got it for a very…”

6 posts 15 likes

2 years ago by RonH

Started 2 years ago by RonH

6 15

Out of the box...

“I have half done star fish here in MA and Kingfish at our LA location. Putting Rc in the king as it’s bigger. I’ll get around to it someday”

2 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by Hhager2

Started 2 years ago by jumpugly

2 11

Quick snap on coupling

“Looks like at least two different types. Up to now I make my own miniature barbs mainly for water cooling. I'll need to look for some of these when I get to …”

11 posts 29 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by hermank

11 29

Coast Guard 47 MLB 1:16 scale build

“Help please looking for some lights that I can add Pico nano led's to. for these type of lights thank you”

8 posts 38 likes

2 years ago by bruce1946

Started 2 years ago by bruce1946

8 38

Painting a Fibre Glass hull

“I agree with Greg's preparation system. The abrasion is vital to get good paint adhesion, even if it hurts to loose that lovely gloss gelcoat finish. It is t…”

8 posts 35 likes

2 years ago by Razor1955

Started 2 years ago by merchant67

8 35

Operating Hinged Door/Hatch

“Update: Working hinges now on my Springer #4 (USACOE stoplog tug). The pilot house has a working door to see the detailed interior. The lower door (hatch) is…”

25 posts 90 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by LewZ

25 90

Bruce's question1946.

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

1 2

Mobile marine models

“No complaints here. I have their Tollman semi kit, all top quality materials and fittings, yes, the white metal fittings need a little fettling, but that app…”

3 posts 13 likes

2 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 2 years ago by Westwind

3 13

mascotte...pilot cutter

“Maybe this can help get you on the right sea lane Jacks. Cheers, Doug https://prints.rmg.co.uk/products/lines-rigging-plan-for-yacht-cariad-1904-ex-bristol-c…”

2 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 2 years ago by jacks

2 3

34" Fairy Huntsman air scoops

“Hi Olly. If I send you the details for one of mine can you produce the CAD file at some point please. No rush as I have a way to go with my builds. I've done…”

11 posts 48 likes

2 years ago by ChrisF

Started 2 years ago by Pete 46

11 48

eezebilt Cresta

“Hi Jacko, What motor and batteries are you running in your Cresta? Do you do propellor swaps when you are out trying your boat out when first running? Was sh…”

20 posts 93 likes

2 years ago by BOATSHED

Started 2 years ago by jacko

20 93

Yorkshire Belle

“Hi Doug, Alive and well but spent most of this last winter trying to sort a misfire out on my Jaguar XJS V12. Not quite sure if entirely cured. Am hampered i…”

3 posts 13 likes

2 years ago by Rowen

Started 2 years ago by Rowen

3 13

Fighting Lights

“Many thanks for the quick replies. If these lights were just high up extra navigation lights, it will be an easy fix to just wire them up with the cabin navi…”

5 posts 22 likes

2 years ago by Steves-s

Started 2 years ago by Steves-s

5 22

laser tachometer

“Thanks Commodore-H for sharing this item. In fact it can be very useful to know the number of revolutions in different working conditions. It could be useful…”

3 posts 15 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Commodore-H

3 15

RTTL 2755 today at the pond

“However, you have a lot of choice and excellent organization within a few kilometres. Very good for you.”

17 posts 90 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

17 90

Tyne, City of Sheffield, tweaked

“That's looking better Rogal. Happy sailing”

4 posts 17 likes

2 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

4 17

City of Sheffield Tyne lifeboat

“I looked up on YouTube the answer to my question ‍️ what does the kit look like out of the box? There is a 1/72nd kit by Airfix and some have converted it to…”

12 posts 81 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

12 81

New RC Yacht

“Thank you Phil! It's a kit-bash of an Entex 1:16th scale Model-A parts car and an LGB G-Scale frame with some trucks from God knows where. The figures are 3D…”

4 posts 24 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

4 24

Advice needed

“Thanks Greg. I dont use poly resin as I have limited space. Epoxy is less hazardous and dont give off such a nasty smell.”

9 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by Rudy-M

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

9 16

Dropping anchor

“The Krick system use to come assembled, but now the user most assemble it. Not too difficult. Here are the basic assembly instructions, in German( no English…”

15 posts 47 likes

2 years ago by ToraDog

Started 2 years ago by Rudy-M

15 47

HMS Royal Marine

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 2 years ago by EdW

1 1

Styrene glues???? on Styrene boats

“I used a piece of pvc trunking (for computer cables). I can lift whatever the servo can handle.”

19 posts 73 likes

2 years ago by Rudy-M

Started 3 years ago by bruce1946

19 73

Kits for Fairey Marine Models.

“My Dad (and Uncle) used to take both my late Uncles aft cabin Huntsman 31 and its replacement Swordsman 33 back to Fairey from Pembrokeshire, West Wales for …”

5 posts 28 likes

2 years ago by Madwelshman

Started 2 years ago by ChrisF

5 28

RaIngaIV

“She looks great in the video, the sails appear quite sensitive in that light breeze.”

10 posts 56 likes

2 years ago by Frankiesays1953

Started 2 years ago by Rogal118

10 56

Full Steam Ahead

“It is well worth following the inga blogs and builds you can get great information this way it is a beauty and well worth the time and effort peter l 3”

7 posts 39 likes

2 years ago by PeterL3

Started 2 years ago by mturpin013

7 39

Al Khubar Harbour Tug

“Great, I have the Britannia from Mountfleet Models sitting under my workbench. Looking forward to your build report.”

2 posts 11 likes

2 years ago by Wolle

Started 2 years ago by Rockbag

2 11

esf surveyor boom rigging

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 2 years ago by leobluebird

1 1

New steam plant

“Have fun Nickthesteam. I also want to see the developments of the work.”

4 posts 18 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Nickthesteam

4 18

Plans, Plans, Plans

“Hi KevinH, you are very generous to give away this treasure.”

2 posts 7 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by KevinH

2 7

Pcf Swift boat

“Ahahahahahaha, sure!”

39 posts 240 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 years ago by Commodore-H

39 240

1/72 Scale Escort Carrier

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 1 like

Started 3 years ago by KevinH

1 1

Simple Cheap Boiler Water sensor for live steam engines

“Hi Dainesh, This looks a good solution that confirms to the 2018 change in regulations. Please do you happen to have a parts list (or kit) as I wish to build…”

4 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by Tall Paul

Started 3 years ago by Dainesh

4 14