larryshaw48
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Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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stripping paintNicely shaped and proportioned Bilge Keels :)♥ 1 like1,051 viewsR.N.L.B. Lady MacRobert (Montrose Lifeboat)Not done a 'blog' But my Solent also started off as an 'Aerokits' kit back in '79 or 80'. it was always an ever changing model and has ended up as true scale as I can get it using the drawings I bought from RN…220 viewsR.N.L.B. Lady MacRobert (Montrose Lifeboat)Looks good, Did you get the RNLI yard drawings (as I did) to get it as accurate ? I made all my doors and hatches etc. out of fifteen thou' brass and it paid off. Great Model..220 viewsMid Thames Model Boat clubIs this club still In existence?2 replies1,252 viewsPaint spraying problem - can anybody help?The main problem spraying metallics is that the 'flakes' of aluminium that give the 'look' have to lie all in the same plane as the paint hardens, otherwise you'll get the varied sheen density. Not an easy one…4,217 viewsFleet System Radio control.I wonder if it's basically the same as my 35meg Fleets.... got any pics or part numbers?3,969 viewsCabin door.Somehow I find brass is easiest to work with for doors (and most fittings/covers etc) then you can use small B.A fasteners to save faking nuts and bolts. 12 and 14BA work well in 1/12 scale. Thanks for an inte…246 viewsFireboat/Vintage Model Boat Day 2012Just where is the event?7,252 viewsProblems Uploading multiple PicsHope everyone's looking forward to the warmer weather and longer days! I want to add some pics to my original entry posting (of one pic); can anyone enlighten me on this task please?3 replies1,932 viewsRAF Crash TenderDoes anyone remember the 'Triang' Vosper Air Sea rescue launch? spent many happy hours on Letchworth town pond with that!212 views