Bad penny

Forum

“Thanks everyone , it was touch and go for a while ,but looking positively new year ,new sleeker aerodynamic body shape until the Good lady fattens me up agai…”

7 messages 21 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par marky

Restoration of mercantic a old billings boat kit

Forum

“Hi Dave and Colin, Yes I wonder if the prop was the reason this well made boat was stuck so long in the loft. I had her well ballasted so cavitation isn't th…”

38 messages 44 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Bryan-the-pirate

Plans/Hull enquiry

Forum

“Hi All, looking at the new Takom plastic kit of the Sachsen class frigate, I’m inspired to build one in 1/72, does anyone know of any plans or hull available…”

1 publication 1 aimer

il y a 5 ans par Sussexguy

Boating in cold weather

Forum

“Just sharing a video link of a film I took a while ago while boating in freezing weather. Lucky enough, the lake is fed with underground warmer waters, so no…”

1 publication

il y a 5 ans par Krampus

First cruise of the year.

Forum

“Oh Lord I am getting the Chilblains, just thinking about -23F!! I am going to throw another log on the woodburner!! Keep Warm, Trev”

7 messages 12 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par pressonreguardless

Brave Borderer

Blog

“Have now had three years of good use out of this model and am well pleased with how she turned out. Although have never been entirely happy with the drive sh…”

30 messages 343 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Rowen

Motors

Forum

“I gave you an answer in your other motors thread (!) with two examples of motors I'd use, their specification and where to get them from. They both have a ma…”

5 messages 3 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par ChrisF

While looking for spare tires in car kits, I found this little gem

Forum

“Nice Ron Yes please I'll take two of the real ones. Only in my dreams LOL. Rick”

6 messages 7 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Newby7

Water cooled ESC

Forum

“The motor and drive unit come from a German company ( Bauer- Modelle. com ) Motor- G power bl motor 3536 750kv 7.4-14.4 v Drive unit- Z drive G power 150 . h…”

19 messages 38 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Newby7

Re: LNVT

Port

“Very nice job Rick, and it didn't take you long either. JB”

8 messages 10 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par jbkiwi

Interesting historical ship

Forum

“Wonderful insight for an era now in the fog of time. Sadly, so much more has been lost than we will ever know.”

4 messages 14 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par ToraDog

Doing a barge for my tugboats

Forum

“No cheating, it was made from birch plywood. I could not get my nephew to build it at his school welding shop. So, there is a bin of birch plywood off cuts w…”

36 messages 55 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Ronald

Tiny H.M.S. Scimitar

Blog

“Good Morning to all & in 16 Hours it will be 2022 so every one Have a Happy New Year & stay safe out there. Did a little work on my build blog & have decided…”

3 messages 5 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par GARTH

Interesting Barge

Forum

“I've seen this type of barge on TV programmes about Alaska. Think they are ideal for the work they do, putting cargo ashore on any suitable beach. The develo…”

2 messages 5 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Nerys

Old built - Electric Barbarella

Forum

“That is really nice, I love the way she planes. Great looking hull shape.”

3 messages 8 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par BOATSHED

Hubertus Model Boat Club

Clubs

“The lake is in the grounds of the Hubertus licensed social club on Adams Rd. We have 95class sailing on Wednesdays, A class and Canterbury J on alternate Sat…”

1 publication

il y a 5 ans par boatworx

sail control ????

Forum

“I am sure I have seen one very much like yours I will let you know if I can find it again. Cheers Jon”

24 messages 30 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Muskrat

Another old built - Downeaster

Forum

“This is a another built I no longer have but fondly remember. I took the hull of an German model, the Lisa M (from Krick) and remade the deck and cabin inspi…”

1 publication 5 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Krampus

Tug Hull Design

Forum

“Thanks. I'll try it.”

6 messages 6 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par wunwinglo

Plans sought

Forum

“Thanks”

15 messages 11 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par DonS

Cordage Arrived today in the mail

Forum

“Try contacting them: Vernon d'Eon P.O. Box 70, West Pubnico Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia B0W 2M0 I spoke to Lloyd d'Eon the owner. #24 green twisted nylon tw…”

4 messages 3 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Ronald

Building a Tug

Forum

“Enjoy. Once you've built one you will be hooked. I started with a model kit ("Sanson") and have since built 6 more from scratch, all at 1:50 Scale. "Anteo", …”

10 messages 9 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Alannicholls

RC narrowboat?

Forum

“Vanya, thanks, I will check out your idea”

13 messages 14 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Rock

Re: Video Aid ?

Médias

“HI All, Just calling in to say that I have not finished this little model yet, large due to Christmas and the like. However, I am now back on it and it shoul…”

3 messages 10 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par wunwinglo

Gentlemen's Cruiser

Médias

“22" L, 4" B Flashhobby 2300kv outrunner 30A emax brushless 7.4-11.1v Weighs about 950 grams. GoPro session”

1 publication 8 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Sakibian

"Green Goose" Maiden Voyage

Forum

“Nice job ,Nice pici, and nice place !.”

5 messages 14 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par philcaretaker

Re: Bionic Bill and Ben ready for Christmas!

Médias

“That's brillinat. I love it. But poor old santa though doing all the hard work. Give him a miNce pie to keep up his stammina.”

6 messages 23 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par BOATSHED

Merry Christmas

Forum

“Merry Christmas to such a lovely lot of people Special thanks to members that have given me so much advice i am at present having problems with my arthritis …”

14 messages 118 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par david41

Re: Guestbook

Livre d'or

“Hello Norway It is actually the case on this homepage, I am also a newbie and I was really helped with tips and tricks. I also took my old models from 1985-9…”

5 messages 28 mentions J’aime

il y a 5 ans par Mike Stoney

Carrickfergus Model Boat Club

Clubs

“We meet at the harbour on Saturdays about 1.30 pm.”

1 publication

il y a 5 ans par bobonthelough