Fitting deck to FG hull

“Thank to all for the advice and techniques, I will put it all into practice this week and see how it all moves forward. Appreciate the heads up on cleaning /…”

5 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by LesW

Started 3 years ago by LesW

5 14

Sealing Balsa & Ply

“€26,50 here, tax included Rod. Still worth every cent. No hardener, no pong no mess. People friendly Cheers, Doug”

15 posts 42 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 3 years ago by Treforissa

15 42

Slo mo

“Hey there! I am with RR and Peejay. Here’s what I do, albeit a much slower approach. If you have a spare piece of your veneer put a coat of resin on it just …”

4 posts 13 likes

3 years ago by jumpugly

Started 3 years ago by PhilH

4 13

Inga IV sails

“If you go for the terrylene/dacron, the eyelet holes can be formed with a pointed soldering pencil. I felt this didn't weaken the fabric as much. The melted …”

13 posts 59 likes

3 years ago by RossM

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

13 59

Drifter

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 10 likes

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

1 10

southwold yawl

“Who made the sails? I too have a Southwold yawl and am looking for a pair of sails. Regards”

3 posts 8 likes

3 years ago by RickS

Started 3 years ago by jacko

3 8

split keel at 100 years

“The best half hours tuition I had was learning how to use a sewing machine.”

3 posts 11 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by jacko

3 11

Stuffing box grease?

“Good Morning Folks! Thanks so much for the advice! This is a huge help! Best to all and keep building! -- Guy”

7 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by jumpugly

Started 3 years ago by jumpugly

7 17

Thinning aliphatic glue to seal the wood

“Gents, I have successfully used a specialized epoxy wood treatment (Norseal) made by a local company called Norglass. When mixed it has very low viscosity an…”

16 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by backinit

Started 3 years ago by DuncanP

16 38

Bearing ends for prop tube

“EdW.... Thanks for the input.. I use these in many places on my Helicopters for 'Thrust Relief'.. I am going give the Bronze loaded PTFE bushes a try, as I t…”

17 posts 64 likes

3 years ago by Cpt-Pugwash

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

17 64

HMS Dido (WW2) 1/96 or 1/128

“Lew, thanks for the clarification. Leb”

12 posts 19 likes

3 years ago by Len1

Started 3 years ago by RonVale

12 19

46 RAF Crash Tender

4 posts 12 likes

3 years ago by DaveWhittaker

Started 3 years ago by LeonardoK

4 12

Drifter

“Looking Good Mate Trev”

6 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

6 18

Austal Cape 58

“Thanks Malcolm, Another nice vessel. Very similar to my Daman Stan 4207, so would rather keep searching for the Cape 58. Rowen”

4 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Rowen

Started 3 years ago by Rowen

4 6

Inga1v

“Hi Chris I hadn't really given it a thought, but I suppose for those following the Blogs it may be helpful if we both add something to the titles so follower…”

7 posts 33 likes

3 years ago by mturpin013

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

7 33

S/V EMPRES Dockside Availability

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 5 likes

Started 3 years ago by KevinH

1 5

Motor Type and esc selection

“Lew Thanks for the feedback, the battery part of the wiring diagram should be only be taken as a guide. The battery comfiguration can vary. I have up to thre…”

12 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by BobbyN

Started 3 years ago by LesW

12 38

Postie bought me a nice parcel this morning!

“More steam YES. Have fun with the build. Rick”

2 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by Newby7

Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam

2 17

Steam Drifter

“I know how you feel I am veneering my kit slo mo ,keep going you will get there”

4 posts 16 likes

3 years ago by PhilH

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

4 16

46 inch crash tender water in takes an outlet pictures

“Hi Scott. Here's a picture and a drawing of the rear of No.93 showing the cooling and exhaust outlets on the stern. Also a picture of the stern of my No.94 m…”

5 posts 26 likes

3 years ago by robbob

Started 3 years ago by ScottS

5 26

Universal coupling

“Hi, I have just been on their site and they still have the plans for sale. I will probably get a set of them in the next few days.”

18 posts 61 likes

3 years ago by BOATSHED

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

18 61

GLynn Guest's IJN Kirisame

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 3 years ago by Trillium

1 0

Weight

“At present it's just forward planning, my motor looks like it us a Coreless brushed, i realise now that it's totally useless for the job, j will have to reve…”

9 posts 13 likes

3 years ago by NickD

Started 3 years ago by NickD

9 13

A challenge

“That's funny as they are still accepting offers. Cheers Colin.”

10 posts 24 likes

3 years ago by Colin H

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

10 24

Help required if possible

“Apart from a schottel drive all that seems missing is the mast which I'm sure I can replicate eventually but for helping .. much appreciated... or I could dr…”

6 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by TerryH

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

6 4

Boat tower parts

“Your "tower" looks fantastic! Amazing detail. I love it.”

8 posts 28 likes

3 years ago by DWBrinkman

Started 3 years ago by NickD

8 28

Help required

“The boat picture is of a fishing boat registered at Yarmouth She is Lydia Ann the last steam Drifter. I am fairly sure that plans are avilablefor her Roy”

16 posts 42 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

16 42

Tid tug

“Nice looking, but a sharper photo would do that model justice! Lew Florida, USA”

5 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

5 25

Rescue mission

“Thanks Rod! No worries. I took your advice and picked up a 80T 540 for the Lumba-Lumba. I am positive it’ll be perfect for light cruising.”

14 posts 57 likes

3 years ago by jumpugly

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

14 57

Brave Class Transom Flaps

“@hermank well I’m new to this forum so I may have screwed up being on the learning curve . It was thanking you for your kind offer of the plans, and to cover…”

6 posts 5 likes

3 years ago by MSJB

Started 3 years ago by MSJB

6 5

Rttl2755 maiden voyage Video

“Thanks for the insight it is interesting and greatly appreciated. Many a time during the construction of 2755 I thought, I wish I could speak to someone who …”

9 posts 36 likes

3 years ago by Rogal118

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

9 36

Rttl2755 maiden voyage

“Nice pictures, thank you for posting them. I was originally IC in most of my boat's, except 2 new ones that I purchased that had brushless in them. I had a c…”

17 posts 75 likes

3 years ago by BOATSHED

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

17 75

Fairey huntsman cabin

“That was my downfall Chrisf I’ve got a few stored in computer but decided I was going to make the cabin out of the two best ones I liked but when I did it th…”

3 posts 9 likes

3 years ago by Wez

Started 3 years ago by Wez

3 9

Just wanted to share some of the progress on my Push Boat.

“Ron, looks great. I'm going to build a new structure for my "Bonz", probably a fire-Springer boat. I have an extra nozzle. Original Springer specs for the hu…”

13 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by RonH

13 38

It started with Deck hatches.

“Hi Roy, she's coming along very well, looking forward to seeing more”

5 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by Doogle

Started 3 years ago by roycv

5 21

Steel nail removal

“Hi Scratch... I use that system with a pair of tapered pliers and as you say just grip and roll over a thin metal surface. Of course most of the boats with n…”

7 posts 35 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Started 3 years ago by Mick2435

7 35

Fairey huntsman cabin

“Coming along nicely, great job”

2 posts 5 likes

3 years ago by Doogle

Started 3 years ago by Wez

2 5

Help De-bonding factory installed nuts...?

“Hi Jumpugly. Have you tried unscrewing the nuts? You did it. What system did you use? If you can insert a photo, so I understand better. Your silence makes u…”

21 posts 69 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 years ago by jumpugly

21 69

yet another free one

“Hi Jacko that design is much older than 40 years, double it at least. I have seen photographs of a design like this which won virtually every race. It would …”

2 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Started 3 years ago by jacko

2 7

Layout of a winch system

“Thanks for the advise”

6 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by mturpin013

Started 3 years ago by mturpin013

6 25