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“Hello all, I have looked to see who from Switzerland is participating in this forum. Disappointing, some have stayed on as recruits, 2 are current but have n…”

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il y a 4 ans par Mike Stoney

Wanted

Forum

“Taycol "Standard" now sourced, many thanks for input from fellow forum members. Cheers Mike”

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il y a 4 ans par steamer

Re: Volantex Compass

Port

“Nice pics and very nice sailing location !”

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il y a 4 ans par philcaretaker

Re: Revell Hermann Marwade research vessel

Port

“The size of the action camera really shows just how small the vessel is . Top heavy was the main issue with balancing her with ballast without making her sit…”

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il y a 4 ans par HappyHaggis

Revell conversion 1/72

Forum

“Well in a few hours the maiden voyage will commence! Sadly the local pond is being dredged so the harbour at high tide will have to do. Will upload onboard f…”

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il y a 4 ans par HappyHaggis

Re: U-Boat

Port

“Hi sadly I really don't know. My grandad bought it from someone at Edinburgh model boat club 20+ years ago. It was passed to myself following his passing 15 …”

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il y a 4 ans par HappyHaggis

Re: Russian towboat barge project

Médias

“Cool”

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il y a 4 ans par MotoPilot

What Electrics Do I Need For Aeronaut's Cabin Cruiser Diva

Forum

“Hello again. I see you have had lots of good advice since posting your blog, I would especially recommend the advice to fit an inline fuse directly within on…”

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il y a 4 ans par ChrisG

Re: Kyosho Majesty

Port

“Oh no it's not even the Majesty . It's the Kyosho Atlantio 600. Says how long it's been away for. Just had a peek through old photos. Firm lover of Kyosho bo…”

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il y a 4 ans par HappyHaggis

Model Boats Magazine - Eventide

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“It’s interesting to see the magazine actually have some content about sailing boats and don’t normally buy it for this reason. However I tried to buy a copy …”

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il y a 4 ans par AndyB

Stretch Lines (close barge fastening cables, etc.)

Article

“Tired of hooking up barges to a tug or towboat? How about pre-made cables using a stretch line an loops on the ends? (This is for close tying, not tow cables…”

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il y a 4 ans par LewZ

Re: Update

Blog

“Sorry forgot to sat watered down PVA, sort of 50/50 with water”

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il y a 4 ans par NickD

Ads Ads Ads

Forum

“Having created and maintaining several web sites and paying the fees I understand why this is done. Very time consuming and ongoing fees. Model-boats.com is …”

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il y a 4 ans par LewZ

.... early January 2023

Médias

“A mild start to 2023 enticed a small number of Buxton Model Boat Club yachting enthusiasts down to the local boating lake.”

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il y a 4 ans par RC Sailing

Too many boats! (and not enough time)

Forum

“So true, every time I see a poor half-built Coast Guard Boat, I have to buy it. SO that means 1/16th 44 MLB, 1/32nd 44 MLB, 1/32nd 41', 1/96 Cutter all not c…”

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il y a 4 ans par KevinH

Recommended Electrics Supplier

Forum

“Thank you to the two members across the pond. Very helpful information.”

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il y a 4 ans par firefighter

The Wee Nip Short Kit From Sarik Hobbies

Forum

“Thank you Graham93. I see why they call it the short kit now.”

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il y a 4 ans par firefighter

Free Christmas Prize Draw!

Forum

“Wow, you seafarers. Great saying, Im even more confused now. Im going to take my new socks off now and put them on my hands, ill use them as mittens when wal…”

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il y a 4 ans par Rogal118

Coloured Sticky Tape For Coach Lining

Forum

“Pin Stripe - the same and purchased from auto parts shops. 12mm or 6mm x 10m lengths. Can also purchase in triple width lengths. Plenty on one roll for multi…”

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il y a 4 ans par peterd

Re: Aeronaut "Diva"

Port

“I bought the Aeronaut 'Queen' a few months ago, I will be very happy if she turns out as nice as your Diva. Cheers, Pete”

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il y a 4 ans par Rookysailor

lead acid battery

Forum

“RodC, SLA batteries should be in the upright position during charging so that any gases created during the charge can escape. I suggest that you check the we…”

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il y a 4 ans par ToraDog

Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht

Forum

“Yes I agree.”

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il y a 4 ans par firefighter

Hayle Model Boat Club

Clubs

“one is the public pond on Penzance sea front and the other is a private pond only for club members near by also we have use on certain times of Hayle swimmin…”

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il y a 4 ans par Stephen T

Any idea of the maker of this large model tug

Forum

“Hi: It looks a lot like the Sanson, from Artesania Latina https://modelismonavalymaquetas.com/remolcador-sanson-tugboat/ This is the official site of Joffre:…”

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il y a 4 ans par Julio

Site issues

Forum

“Thanks for the update”

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il y a 4 ans par Len1

Brushed versus brushless

Forum

“if you go the lipo route make sure to have a fire extinguisher handy. But in all seriousness be carefull with lipo on both charging and discharging. I use ge…”

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il y a 4 ans par Len1

Re: H.Sw.M.S Visby

Blog

“Hi Rowen, Managed to get around to reading your blog. She looks great, you have done a very nice job. Well done. I like the use of the guitar strings. Martin.”

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il y a 4 ans par Martin555

Zippkits 650 kv outrunner

Forum

“Thanks, i hav looked at both mfgrs' products on amazon.ca I'm reluctant to buy highly-processed lead (?) when the ads don't give enuff info for me to figure …”

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il y a 4 ans par RodC

Gunfire module

Forum

“Martin, Fred, and River Rat, Thank you all for your replies. Martin, yes, that is what I am after. Many Thanks. Fred, I will take a look at your suggestion. …”

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il y a 4 ans par ToraDog

Has anyone built MV Aorangi? Largest and fastest ship in 1924

Forum

“What a striking looking ship clearly showing her heritage. So typical of British built liners from this period and earlier. dave976”

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il y a 4 ans par dave976