Re: MOD20 3D printed trimaran

Porto

“If U get bored (way down the track, with such a fantastic model), U could fit 'foils' to add lift I. E. speed & reduce heeling?”

4 messaggi 16 mi piace

2 anni fa di B rian J ames

Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug

Porto

“Ebay is the place to hunt. I personally love all the wooden ships from Imai (also folded) Checking every day is the way I have found my most valuable models.”

7 messaggi 29 mi piace

2 anni fa di chugalone100

K&B .35 Outboard Engine NEW OLD STOCK

Forum

“I have had this LIKE NEW K&B Outboard Engine for several years. It has never run and is still in the original box. It still turns over easily and is a real j…”

1 post 5 mi piace

2 anni fa di Joe Grasso

Ready for ballast and leak check.

Blog

“Well y’all, the ST74 is almost ready to go to work. I finished up the towing bitts, manhole covers and mast, decals are in place, just needs some tidying up …”

12 messaggi 113 mi piace

2 anni fa di Cashrc

Confederation Marine Modelers at Hamilton Steam Museum

Club

“A lot of fine looking craft on display, well done. Cheers Ian”

5 messaggi 19 mi piace

2 anni fa di IanL1

Re: Dauntless

Porto

“the mess it was in”

3 messaggi 16 mi piace

2 anni fa di Redpopman

Paint layers

Forum

“I do not lacquer my models until I have finished completing all the paintwork. Scamp”

5 messaggi 18 mi piace

2 anni fa di PeterJ

Prop shaft lubricant

Forum

“I just put a couple of drops of thin oil on the bearing at each end of the prop shaft(s) when I happen to remember to do so. I use my boats quite a lot and t…”

20 messaggi 63 mi piace

2 anni fa di Oxford-Dave

Wordle of the Day?

Forum

“Haven't done wordle for ages, full steam ahead in 3”

1,615 messaggi 2,782 mi piace

2 anni fa di Doogle

Re: Billing Boats Samson II

Porto

“Yes, I think the same hull was used for the Samson and the Polar. That's another boat I've always fancied.”

3 messaggi 16 mi piace

2 anni fa di Oxford-Dave

Re: Robbe W3 Police Boat

Porto

“Thank you for that comment - I usually consider myself to be saving them from a bin or bonfire. I do like to build my own, but have several more rescued boat…”

9 messaggi 24 mi piace

2 anni fa di Oxford-Dave

Notification

Forum

“I had a flood of emails from this site this morning, after having none for some time. Looks like I am up to date now.”

9 messaggi 14 mi piace

2 anni fa di Oxford-Dave

Re: Robbe W3 Police Boat video (video)

Media

“Looks nice on the water and runs at a nice scale trot.”

2 messaggi 13 mi piace

2 anni fa di Ronald

2025

Forum

“Belated Happy New Year to everyone from Somerset. Wishing you all many excellent hours of building and sailing ️”

8 messaggi 25 mi piace

2 anni fa di Doogle

Re: Miss Carlton

Media

“I like the copyright and filing info on the back of the photo. I used to work in the BBC TV News picture library and we had thousands up thousands of picture…”

2 messaggi 7 mi piace

2 anni fa di Oxford-Dave

Re: Ice Breaking in Oxford

Media

“And a few Forum topics. https://model-boats.com/forum?q=icebreaker”

6 messaggi 21 mi piace

2 anni fa di RNinMunich

Re: This Is a scratch built paddle steamer named "Jeanie Deans "

Media

“She is Beautiful!!”

6 messaggi 5 mi piace

2 anni fa di RPLedm

HMS Pert paddle motors

Blog

“I am going to build another Pert now that I have an idea of what to do and I have started that quest by buying two more motors at $10 each from Princess Auto…”

13 messaggi 74 mi piace

2 anni fa di RPLedm

Back issue

Forum

“I think I have a spare copy of August 1983 if you are interested. I'll have to check that I still have them, but that shouldn't take long.”

3 messaggi 6 mi piace

2 anni fa di Oxford-Dave

Paddle rpm

Forum

“I went to the pond yesterday and tried to float my boat but it was quite cold and windy with half the surface covered with ice so I packed it up and went to …”

10 messaggi 44 mi piace

2 anni fa di RPLedm

Deans Marine Motor Gun Boat

Porto

“I bought the Dean's Marine kit of the Motor Gun Boat from Harrow model shop in the early 90s. I set to and built it without any problems, and it was soon on …”

1 post 2 mi piace

2 anni fa di Oxford-Dave

Half Hull

Forum

“Happy New Year jumpugly, personally I reckon leave as is, possibly a "sympathetic " spruce up. All the best for 2025”

15 messaggi 63 mi piace

2 anni fa di Doogle

VS-8 by 32nd Parallel

Forum

“What a coincidence - after I have just snaffled one from ebay a couple of weeks ago. So - set up an ebay search, and be prepared to wait another 8 years! Min…”

18 messaggi 13 mi piace

2 anni fa di IanTurk

US Coast guard 44MLB Rudder

Forum

“Nothin' wrong with that!”

6 messaggi 24 mi piace

2 anni fa di ToraDog

Re: Anglian Trawler

Porto

“I love that Susie is featured, inspecting the wiring et al.”

14 messaggi 42 mi piace

2 anni fa di DWBrinkman

Could anybody help identify this boat?

Forum

“Hi some more thoughts. Do not try towing from the 'bits' at the stern of the tug as you will not have any manouvreing ability. To tow you need to do it from …”

7 messaggi 26 mi piace

2 anni fa di roycv

New acquisition Sprit Skiff

Forum

“This seems like a great basis for building a detailed and functioning model. Excellent purchase Ron.”

7 messaggi 25 mi piace

2 anni fa di AlessandroSPQR

Waterford, Ontario

Club

“Good Parking lot, not busy, easy access off #24 then along Thompson towards Waterford. Boating activity on Wednesday and/or Sunday”

1 post 4 mi piace

2 anni fa di RPLedm

In Memorium - Martin555

Forum

“This tribute to Martin has lifted my spirits and makes me want to get back to sharing our hobby. But may I also add a tribute to Nerys the queen of sailing, …”

7 messaggi 61 mi piace

2 anni fa di Colin H

Christmas lunch

Forum

“I certainly remember the Gravy Boat Dave. From the pics and vids of your club's magnificent regattas Makes me smile like the Cheshire Cat every time I see it…”

5 messaggi 36 mi piace

2 anni fa di RNinMunich