NEW GLASS ON FOAM CATAMARAN PROJECT

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“Had a crack with the new sail yesterday, and it has made a huge difference in performance. Kept up with the other yacht on the pond (a 1/4 scale Zephyr racin…”

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vor 2 Jahren von jbkiwi

Shapeways

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“This is excellent RP!!! Keep us looped in on the assemblies.”

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vor 2 Jahren von jumpugly

Solder

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“I would suggest getting 63/37 solder as it has no plastic (semi-solid) state and so is less prone to "cold" joints.”

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vor 2 Jahren von Hey-You

Model exhibition

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“Looks great, would like to have gone”

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vor 2 Jahren von Doogle

Sail material

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“Ronald the lucky guy! It also looks very good on you! One can sew, the other helps with the painting of the ship details, they have one thing in common: . . …”

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vor 2 Jahren von Mike Stoney

Pre-Dreadnought Era Models

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“Just learned of several other Beiyang Fleet warships that Cactus is planning to develop after the release of Zhiyuan. Jiyuan (Chi Yuan) & Guangyi, were prote…”

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vor 2 Jahren von Chuck

Some new yacht bits n bobs

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“Hi Duncan My yacht sailed her maiden voyage at Bury in October when I first bought her. I met Mike who kindly helped me with a couple of teething issues, and…”

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vor 2 Jahren von Peter s

Mystery boat

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“Anyone got a keel to fit this boat? Keel slot is approx 90mm long and 10mm at it's widest point.”

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vor 2 Jahren von AdrianS

Oldest model yacht clubs Europ

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“Doogle The pleasure is all mine dear modelboatbuilder &skipperi found it interesting to found out when clubs did start”

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vor 2 Jahren von hermank

Carlisle Model Boat Club.

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“I will come down to the tarn on 26th Feb. Can you have the parking pass and membership sorted by then, please? Post on here if you need me to meet up before …”

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vor 2 Jahren von RobertG2

Re: Li'l tug

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“https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4111548”

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vor 2 Jahren von Westwind

1/24 Juanita Sternwheeler Towboat Kit Interest

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“I wanted to thank all who expressed interest in the kit. Juanita was a fun kit to develop & get into the market for folks who appreciate these old sternwheel…”

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vor 2 Jahren von Chuck

Re: Walter. B.

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“A tugboat skipper said when towing there are a set of lights turned on and a Diamond shaped metal displayed on above the wheelhouse on the mast. The purpose …”

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vor 2 Jahren von Ronald

Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa restoration

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“Hi, I think the cheaper option would be ok, Have a look on Temu as they may have bits you could buy that would suffice. Cheers Ian”

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vor 2 Jahren von IanL1

Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II

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“I have made contact with Dave Metcalfe and having seen the pictures says it is one that he built and later sold - so I have something a little more interesti…”

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vor 2 Jahren von Oxford-Dave

Transverse stability of ships (difference between shape stability and weight stability)

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“Ronald and Royce ... hae' ... we have a lot of raccoons for this capsize test ... sadly, most don't make it ...”

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vor 2 Jahren von RPLedm

8 channel set up help

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“Yes Transmitter”

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vor 2 Jahren von Stephen T

Re: Jack D- tug/ work platform for harbour surveys

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“Excellent and super sharp Jack!!!”

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vor 2 Jahren von jumpugly

Cold water smoker

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“This is my attempt at a water based smoke unit. it is a 24v unit so I use a 12-24 volt converter Fred”

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vor 2 Jahren von Fred

Re: 1920's Racing Runabout

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“Look great,well done on the finishing.”

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vor 2 Jahren von PeterJ

Aeronaut Johnny Aeromodellers first boat build.

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“Can any Johnny builders tell me how much lead was needed to displace enough water, mine seems to need a frightening amount ! Guidance appreciated please, I'm…”

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vor 2 Jahren von Lupomen

Making an Emma Jr.

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“Hi Roy, Re: "does 'wandering discussion' mean 'Off Piste'?" In a manner of speaking yes. Coz it often causes an avalanche of digressions Doug”

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vor 2 Jahren von RNinMunich

Re: Billings St Canute

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“Depending on what timber it is, I suggest hold over a boiling kettle or pot and hold the bending tension on it as you pass it over the hot steam. If successf…”

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vor 2 Jahren von IanL1

Calypso

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“This is so cool D!!!!!”

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vor 2 Jahren von jumpugly

Re: Aeronaut Anna 3

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“A lovely looking vessel”

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vor 2 Jahren von Doogle

Lifeboats or work boats?

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“Hi JockScott I think it's a good method for such small boats. Alternatively, there is the 3D printer, but I would still have to do the drawing. Try your meth…”

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vor 2 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

Re: SWIFT 1805

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“re: your deadeye jigrig: Jigs - no two alike, but every one handy. I have been thinking about jigs recently since I am building a 35" long plank on bulkhead …”

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vor 2 Jahren von MartyInFalmouth

Re: Johny Harbour Tug

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“Love the Hull colours, you have done almost the same as me in respect of lights and radar, as a beginner the water cannon were a step too far ! I'd cut enoug…”

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vor 2 Jahren von Lupomen

Dead short

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“Some pictures would be very useful to help you (Seeing pictures reveals many things that words don't say), otherwise we are groping in the dark.”

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vor 2 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

Swift Virginia Pilot Boat / 1805

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“The Swift is 50 centimeter's in length Sails may be added later not to keen on that right now Swift stuck in a snowbank”

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vor 2 Jahren von GARTH