ESC

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“Yeah, only one. When I said smoked, really! It looked like I had a smoke generator on board. Lew”

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il y a 1 an par LewZ

A particularly good study on the loss of the HMS Hood

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“Hey Gang! I am sure many of you have seen this, but I found it to be particularly detailed, insightful and well done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLPeC7L…”

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Pats QOD 15/07/25

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“Hello Shipmates and budding Master Mind Winners Here are the answers Part 1 1. Bumkins are structure that protrude normally from the stern of a sailing ship …”

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il y a 1 an par SouthportPat

Pat QoD 13/07/25

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“Right Shippers Here are the correct answers:- 1. FOST - Flag Officer Sea Training 2. FOD - Is Foreign Object Debris 3. Swinging the Lead - In this context - …”

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il y a 1 an par SouthportPat

Pats QoD 14/07/25

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“Well done to Doug - Exactly the correct answer”

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il y a 1 an par SouthportPat

Re: Refit Of The Loyal Class Fleet Tender Part !

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“Nice build Pat, got a couple of these kits, just got to find time to build them now, and pinching a couple of your ideas for the lighting. Cheers, Pete”

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il y a 1 an par Rookysailor

Authentic operation for z-drives

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“One final comment. Here’s what’s possible with a single steerable Kort nozzle. I hope your dad rebuilding continues apace Lew. Clearwater incurred a lot of d…”

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il y a 1 an par Chum444

Re: Boats in the park Hamilton steam museum

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“Thanks for sharing Garth. A couple of those balloons must have had thick skins or your Lances were dull.”

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il y a 1 an par Ronald

Re: Guestbook

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“Roy Your reply almost read like a passionate romantic novell. I m jalous of your experiences. I met my wife at the dancing school and now we are married for …”

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il y a 1 an par hermank

Crowborough Annual Warship Day

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“Sorry guys I just do not seem to be able to get a good video, so that is why I stick to stills. Fred”

JUIL 13 2025

il y a 1 an par Fred

Clyde Puffer Hull

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“Now Sold Fred”

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il y a 1 an par Fred

Anybody interested in a “Hotdog” of a boat?

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“I am wondering which of you creative wizard's are going to make a 3D printed Hotdog ? See it on YouTube https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/weird/hot-dog-vinta…”

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il y a 1 an par Ronald

Guestbook

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“On the site a person will meet modellers from around the globe and at varying skill levels. Some people drift in and flow out, like the tide, while others wi…”

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il y a 1 an par Ronald

Guestbook

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“Hello everyone, Chum444 also expresses my thoughts. The world is going crazy, but on this homepage we are all the same. We are modellers amongst ourselves, n…”

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il y a 1 an par Mike Stoney

Latest Sailings at SMBS #2

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“See the latest projects sailing at SMBC https://youtu.be/yKE9qdXrXBo”

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il y a 1 an par SouthportPat

Latest Sailings at SMBC #1

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“See the latest projects sailing at SMBC https://youtu.be/Yxsj3FKndac”

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il y a 1 an par SouthportPat

Re: Runabout from a PT Boat

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“Just added a few more pictures. I like the picture of the old runabout from your youth, Smart looking little boat for sure.”

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il y a 1 an par algon

Re: Lindberg PT Boat

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“Hello Tim, The stock drive train is sort of crude. A Dumas gear setup would be much "quieter". I keep the gears well coated in grease and that helps. It's a …”

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il y a 1 an par algon

Pat QoD 09/07/25

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“Hello to all ship modelers, and especially those interested in the "human" question of the day. In response to the question: what emergency signal does a gro…”

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il y a 1 an par AlessandroSPQR

From 2005

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“You can buy some of the MFA Motors from Ian at www.components-shop.co.uk . I have just looked at the printed catalogue 2023 which is also on line to download…”

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il y a 1 an par Steves-s

Guestbook

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“How this site helps. By at times providing perspectives different from ours in the U.S. The same can be said for methods, materials, & madness. The biggest o…”

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Pats QoD 11/07/2025

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“Quite a few years back now we (42 foot yacht) were tied up to the quay at Poole and we espied 2 yachts with white ensigns. We watched as one went aground ign…”

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Pat QoD 10/07/25

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“Hi guys, aside from the quick "likes," I'm always late to delve into your topics. You've said it all. I'm far from my books now; I'm a bit helpless relying s…”

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il y a 1 an par AlessandroSPQR

Elk Grove Park

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“I have been to the Elk Grove Park a few times. The members of the Sacramento Model Shipwrights were very welcoming. They are a little over an hour away from …”

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il y a 1 an par algon

My US Coast Guard 44 MLB Build

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“Very nice! Great attention to detail. You have an awesome Coast Guard collection. Dave B”

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il y a 1 an par DWBrinkman

Re: Guestbook

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“Many thanks to all for the warm welcome. Been away from boat modelling for far too long but hoping, time permitting, to start being productive. Also hope tha…”

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il y a 1 an par Sekuru

My grandfathers ship USS Canopus AS-9 Submarine tender.

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“A long read but the pdf is the story of the USS Canopus and it's last stand at Corregidor. He was captured at the fall and survived the Bataan death march an…”

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il y a 1 an par thadlietz

Re: Guestbook

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“Hi Sekuru, A very hearty Welcome aboard Shipmate. Any time you hit a problem JUST YELL! We have about two thousand active and very knowledgeable internationa…”

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il y a 1 an par RNinMunich

Re: Miss Jenna has a wheelhouse

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“Nice one 'Cyril' I like the slightly scruffy 'used' look.”

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il y a 1 an par RNinMunich

clinker-built boat

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“modify extended-reach VICEGRIPS to accept your rivet bit tools. You will be able to adjust the tension you need by adjusting the VICEGRIP tension”

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il y a 1 an par RossM