Club sail session

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“This was the first sail of the Vosper at Spencer's pool.Club held a military regattaI had problem with the Vosper kept stopping Check it out at home found th…”

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vor 2 Monaten von GARTH

Re: Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

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“here is anouther https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-scale-1-48-director-class-paddle-tug-suitable-for-radio-control Here is th…”

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vor 2 Monaten von bruce1946

Re: Sea Commander from a pair of old cabin sides

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“September 2026. The “Kopy Kommander” (as this non -authentic Sea Commander has been called) ran very well today with its new SeaKing 120AMP water-cooled ESC.…”

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vor 2 Monaten von zooma

Graupner Pegasus III

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“I was given the kit in the 1980's as a present, nightmare build but I still have it, just thinking about recommissioning it! :-)”

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vor 2 Monaten von ian-t

Re: The brig Tre Kronor

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“Thanks, Col; unfortunately, there aren't any close-up details like the ones I was able to capture on the *Amerigo Vespucci*.”

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vor 2 Monaten von AlessandroSPQR

Re: build blog

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“Vacume formed ABS ? Col”

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vor 2 Monaten von ColRay

Robert E Lee steam boat RC conversion

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“Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the paddles to. Added a b…”

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vor 2 Monaten von Hhager2

All she truly needs now is ballast and a prop!

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“Hi y’all. It’s been a bit since my last update. I’ve got about 2 weekends of work done, plus I took 3 days off to prepare for my colonoscopy this past Friday…”

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vor 2 Monaten von Cashrc

Re: Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

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“chugalone Very nice Col”

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vor 2 Monaten von ColRay

Re: Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

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“jumpugly Amity is one of the local landmarks I drive past it every day on my way into Albany. It looks so real in every way . Don't be fooled the Amity on Pr…”

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vor 2 Monaten von ColRay

Kopy Kommander with Reverse on a Sea King ESC.

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“Kopy Kommander with Sea King ESC and Reverse! Following the “pulsing” problems with my air cooled Surpass 120amp ESC, it was replaced with a water cooled 120…”

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vor 2 Monaten von zooma

Re: Bloated LiPo

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“@Fishercat Hi Fishercat, Thanks for sharing your experiences with LiFePO batteries. I am very interested in this technology; it is new to me, and I have no d…”

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vor 2 Monaten von AlessandroSPQR

Re: build blog

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“Since this build blog was started, my other (better) Sportsman has now found a new owner in Tasmania. I wanted to share my good fortune in finding TWO origin…”

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vor 2 Monaten von zooma

Re: build blog

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“A Stone on a String. This is all you need to know about the weather. Bob.”

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vor 2 Monaten von zooma

Adding Strakes to Older Finished Models.

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“Add Strakes. Some of the older boats that I have salvaged and rebuilt, or restored have had new strakes added to the hulls, even though they were never fitte…”

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vor 2 Monaten von zooma

Re: build blog

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“@Schmango Fantastic! Now that’s a flashy race boat! Planes beautifully and turns on a dime! Awesome job Murray!!!”

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vor 2 Monaten von jumpugly

Re: Propeller question

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“Peter The CAD files I'm using are based on the Puffer Vic56. Oh and by the way VIC and myself share the same birthday year both a very young 83 Col”

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vor 2 Monaten von ColRay

Re: Danish sailing vessels with a gaff rig and one or two masts.

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“@AlessandroSPQR You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collecti…”

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vor 2 Monaten von RossM

The BIG St.Albans Model Show

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“*The BIG St.Albans Model Show returns for 2026.* *MODELS THAT MOVE !* The Big St Albans Model Show is back for 2026 Over the 26th and 27th of September at To…”

SEP 26 2026

vor 2 Monaten von robbob

Re: build blog

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“Bob the detail is so crisp Col”

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vor 2 Monaten von ColRay

Re: New toy / tool ?

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“Julian I'm very accident-prone it all started in 1948 while on my first zoo visit was bitten by a Galapagos Tortoise since the I have lost count . Ended up i…”

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vor 2 Monaten von ColRay

Re: 3D Printed Khalilah Superyacht

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“It's models like that, that strengthen the argument for 3D printing as a method for building models. I'm not a great fan of 3D printed models that could be e…”

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vor 2 Monaten von ChrisF

Lionheart steam Turbine Boat

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“Lionheart Steam Turbine Boat I have just purchased a model steam boat after seeing it on marketplace with the idea at some point of putting a steam plant in …”

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vor 2 Monaten von markm2

Re: build blog

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“@stevedownunder You said it well, Stephen, and thank you for sharing your working methods and results.”

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vor 2 Monaten von AlessandroSPQR

Re: Perkasa MTB in metal

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“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”

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vor 2 Monaten von AlessandroSPQR

Re: FIRE

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“@zooma Hi Bob, I completely agree with you regarding the use of fuses.”

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vor 2 Monaten von AlessandroSPQR

Local clubs meet up

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“The Deseronto RC yacht club and the Quinte Model Shipwrights are hoisting an event for all sailors, power, scale, sail.”

SEP 6 2026

vor 2 Monaten von Westwind

Re: build blog

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“@chugalone100 Hi I love those sails really nice. I make my own sails not as good I have to say, but have you tried spray starch to stiffen the material both …”

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vor 2 Monaten von roycv

Re: Formidable, LT100.

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“I will update the photo's when I get a chance.”

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vor 2 Monaten von stevedownunder

Re: build blog

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“@IAndyB2, agree with Andy, The keel needs to be reinforced both sides as it is not man enough for the job. I altered the sail suite on my Bella as I had seve…”

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vor 2 Monaten von roycv