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Re: Sailing ship "full rigged ship", "Af Chapman", now "Dunboyne".

“@AlessandroSPQR thank you for you time and effort in this analysis. First off, this block and tackle system is just to keep with scale of the full sized BLUE…”

49 posts 9 likes

5 hours ago by RossM

“@ChrisF We will be going home for a couple of days next Tuesday, I can take any measurement's of the g/f hull that will help - just let me know what you need…”

27 posts 1 like

6 hours ago by zooma

Re: I may try something new

“@ColRay So, does something like either of these fit the bill? (Personally, I like the second, smaller, vessel).”

12 posts 2 likes

6 hours ago by Avoca

Re: Searching for large model of the RMS Tayluer.

“@Avoca Murray, I'm looking, but I haven't found anything yet.”

3 posts 3 likes

6 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: More Ducks Than Boats at Southport MBC Today.

“@ChrisF What a funny anecdote, Chris—you were visited by a cheerful little family.”

21 posts 6 likes

7 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Riva Aquarama 1/5th Scale

“@samc Hi Sam, pleased you like them..! I've built the gauges, they're based on 2g nano servos with a 3d printed mount to allow the servo to clip in / out. I …”

10 posts 2 likes

10 hours ago by DJW

“@AlessandroSPQR Thank you Alessandro. Yeah, questions questions ... OK, so as my first ship build, R/C and all its, I assume, ballast, etc. etc. issues can w…”

11 hours ago by Avoca

“@jumpugly I understand .... I'm pretty sure my wife has had a contract out on me for a while. My latest "find" was the old build Seguin. I wish I had caught …”

27 posts 1 like

13 hours ago by DWBrinkman

Re: In the beginning there were convicts, now I find a famous shipwreck. My poor ancestors...

“@Avoca A striking story, Murray.”

22 posts 3 likes

13 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

“The project started as a larger Clyde Puffer than the Mk I model. As I say tis is the classic ColRay 110% turnabout. One: I will not be using any file for 3D…”

6 posts 3 likes

16 hours ago by ColRay

“Although the shaft is straight, this ARTR model has a flexible-shaft drive ! Unlike the AVANTI, this model does not have a radio box and it has space for a l…”

18 hours ago by zooma

“So far so good, okay as I have already stated the workmanship is a tad on the rough side.. Oh dear my eyes a still playing up Col”

31 posts 14 likes

18 hours ago by ColRay

Re: Gongoozelling.

“Hi Bob it would have been about1975 Col”

20 posts 7 likes

18 hours ago by ColRay

Project currently suspended.

“This project is on hold until I complete a new addition to my 'fleet', I guess. But, it will be restarted eventually. Cheers Murray.”

3 posts 2 likes

19 hours ago by Avoca

Re: Question of the Day?

“When I read the QOD ... my first thought was what brand of beer is on tap on board. After reading the possible answers, I had to go with the one that ended u…”

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1 day ago by DWBrinkman

Re: Thunder Tiger AVANTI

“My efforts to add and enjoy some more running time with my very low use Orange AVANTI took a hit today - despite being the only club member with a boat on th…”

1 day ago by zooma

Re: German model shop

“@IGinBasel Thank you for your reaply ,my friend will be disappointed . Cheers Chris”

2 days ago by Chris W

Re: Precedent Perkasa 49” GRP Hull

“@ColRay Hopefully soon. Once I get some plans I’ll be straight in to it!”

5 posts 5 likes

2 days ago by EHargan100

Re: Sheets and sail winch

“@OldieNewbie Hi OldieNewbie, It would actually be helpful to know which model ship you are building. The challenges vary significantly from one model to anot…”

7 posts 2 likes

2 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Suspicious contact received

“Just had a look in my PMs and it's gone! Col happy with that”

10 posts 2 likes

2 days ago by ColRay

“@Kevin55 Hi Kevin, It is taking shape, and it is clear that it will turn out to be a splendid model.”

55 posts 2 likes

2 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“GARTH thanks for the info, I have just done a web search and can purchase a small bottle for $20 . I may give it a go Col”

2 days ago by ColRay

Fairey Huntsman 31

“What with having a few days away it must be 3 weeks or more since I did anything on my builds. I'm keen to carry on painting, now with the white, but before …”

12 posts 12 likes

2 days ago by ChrisF

“@zooma Thank you Bob, much appreciated. I'm 67 y.o. and until 8 months ago I knew zero about "that side" of the family. 'They' were never talked about at pol…”

24 posts 7 likes

2 days ago by Avoca

“Local boat with its white marlin catch in August.”

4 posts 2 likes

2 days ago by Chum444

Re: Robbe Skandia Sailboat

“Looks a really nice yacht pity you can’t get any more Robbe”

2 days ago by RogerA1

Re: EMMA KALMAR, ORING, and other Swedish workboats

“@ColRay You're too kind, Col.”

12 posts 9 likes

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

“@GaryLC that’s a fantastic build”

8 posts 13 likes

3 days ago by Kevin55

Re: Traxxas 3510 Nitro Vee

“@DWBrinkman Thanks a lot, Dave, for the incredibly quick and comprehensive reply. It is incredibly light for its length.”

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: A Super Rapier?

“Alternative Super Rapier? Some possible alternative superstructure design clues that could be considered for a Super Rapier came with these ideas that came f…”

27 posts 1 like

3 days ago by zooma