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

General Resources

“@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 105 likes

5 hours ago by RossM

Started 8 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

49 105

I may try something new

Hobby Chit Chat

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

12 posts 16 likes

6 hours ago by Avoca

Started 17 hours ago by ColRay

12 16

Searching for large model of the RMS Tayluer.

Hobby Chit Chat

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

3 posts 6 likes

6 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 day ago by Avoca

3 6

More Ducks Than Boats at Southport MBC Today.

Hobby Chit Chat

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

21 posts 46 likes

7 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 4 days ago by zooma

21 46

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

Hobby Chit Chat

“@Avoca A striking story, Murray.”

22 posts 39 likes

13 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 days ago by Avoca

22 39

Gongoozelling.

Non-Hobby Chat

“Hi Bob it would have been about1975 Col”

20 posts 35 likes

18 hours ago by ColRay

Started 2 months ago by zooma

20 35

Question of the Day?

Website Related

“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…”

5,884 posts 14,758 likes

1 day ago by DWBrinkman

Started 4 years ago by fireboat

5,884 14,758

German model shop

Hobby Chit Chat

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

5 posts 0 likes

2 days ago by Chris W

Started 3 days ago by Chris W

5 0

Precedent Perkasa 49” GRP Hull

Building Related

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

5 posts 13 likes

2 days ago by EHargan100

Started 2 days ago by EHargan100

5 13

Sheets and sail winch

RC & Electrics

“@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 12 likes

2 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 days ago by OldieNewbie

7 12

Suspicious contact received

Hobby Chit Chat

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

10 posts 23 likes

2 days ago by ColRay

Started 3 days ago by Ronald

10 23

Hi all.

Hobby Chit Chat

“@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 48 likes

2 days ago by Avoca

Started 3 days ago by Avoca

24 48

EMMA KALMAR, ORING, and other Swedish workboats

General Resources

“@ColRay You're too kind, Col.”

12 posts 36 likes

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

12 36

TVR 1A.

Building Related

“@GaryLC that’s a fantastic build”

8 posts 35 likes

3 days ago by Kevin55

Started 3 days ago by GaryLC

8 35

Why do some r/c power boats steer in reverse and others not?

Building Related

“I will take some pictures of the Curlew’s hull (underside) this week if Eddie is at the club. Meanwhile - does anyone have a link to the Curlew plans - or ma…”

11 posts 37 likes

3 days ago by zooma

Started 4 days ago by zooma

11 37

SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECULIARI

Website Related

“I’ve added the article to the "Articles and Links" section, but there are issues with the PDF attachments. I’m not sure why, but for the time being (I’ll hav…”

149 posts 474 likes

4 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 4 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

149 474

A question about model plywood

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi Ed Funny you should say that I have a few coaster size samples from them, wasn't purchased for boat building, but guess what they will get a new life Col”

49 posts 131 likes

4 days ago by ColRay

Started 8 days ago by ColRay

49 131

Setting up your workshop tools

Building Related

“@DWBrinkman thank you for your reply, valuable information”

16 posts 63 likes

4 days ago by StephenR1

Started 5 days ago by Clockmaker

16 63

New planing hull design.

Building Related

“@DJW Very impresing planking job. It's marvelous.”

115 posts 251 likes

4 days ago by chugalone100

Started 4 months ago by AlessandroSPQR

115 251

Manual for trumpeter seawolf r/c kit

For Sale/Wanted

“There doesn’t seem to be any official manual, but there are plenty of videos. It would be a big help to also follow rcsubguy on YouTube. https://m.youtube.co…”

2 posts 1 like

5 days ago by jumpugly

Started 5 days ago by geoffreyh

2 1

Not in any way a model boat the 'Dolphin' a sad end

Hobby Chit Chat

“IGinBasel looks like it could be Albany on one of its bright days Col Not very nice weather in the south of WA”

3 posts 7 likes

5 days ago by ColRay

Started 5 days ago by ColRay

3 7

My Saint Pierre Dory has improved lights

Hobby Chit Chat

“Ronald you're building some really cracking looking craft Col”

3 posts 14 likes

5 days ago by ColRay

Started 7 months ago by Ronald

3 14

For a multitude of reasons 'Puffer MkII' is in my thought process

Building Related

“@ColRay You certainly shouldn't get discouraged, Col. You’re experimenting with new things—that in itself is a success and a source of satisfaction. I enjoy …”

7 posts 13 likes

5 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 13 days ago by ColRay

7 13

Giving it a try

Hobby Chit Chat

“Dave Oh how I wish I had a local club Col Down South in WA Little Grove I do have a sailing club for the full size boats just around the corner from my place…”

26 posts 67 likes

6 days ago by ColRay

Started 15 days ago by Ronald

26 67

Swamp Dawg or something like it

Hobby Chit Chat

“I think the little model that I run all those years ago was made with a pair of simple floats spaced apart under a flat deck. A frame to hold the Cox BabeBee…”

5 posts 10 likes

7 days ago by zooma

Started 8 days ago by Ronald

5 10

Precedent k d perkasa

General Resources

“@lesfac Yes Les, you did send me a copy of them a few years ago, when I bought my old Perkasa back from the person that I had sold it to back in the 90's. Th…”

16 posts 10 likes

8 days ago by Madwelshman

Started 5 years ago by Merlin2

16 10

Is it that far away

Hobby Chit Chat

“@ColRay. Yes, I totally agree, one can't go rushing into these things at my time of life. So having had plenty of time to think about it you need to deliver.…”

2 posts 10 likes

8 days ago by GaryLC

Started 8 days ago by ColRay

2 10

An event was held at Mel Lastman Park

Hobby Chit Chat

“@steamboatmodel Hi Are you a member of Metro Marine Modellers? This event has been on the club website calendar for months. The ScaleCaptain expects people t…”

5 posts 20 likes

8 days ago by Ronald

Started 9 days ago by Ronald

5 20

Modav Fairey Huntsman

Hobby Chit Chat

“@ChrisF ah, got it. Thanks Chris”

30 posts 44 likes

9 days ago by Jimbo09

Started 12 days ago by Jimbo09

30 44

Dumas Brooklyn Tug

Building Related

“@Ronald Yep, running too high and too fast, but a good looking boat all the same. Thanks for posting this Ron!”

25 posts 83 likes

9 days ago by jumpugly

Started 1 month ago by puttn

25 83

How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond

Hobby Chit Chat

“Here's a quick and easy stabilizer. It's a stick with a couple of cable straps fastened to it. My transport cradles are just saddles connected by dowels and …”

67 posts 262 likes

10 days ago by Black Shoe

Started 20 days ago by bruce1946

67 262

3D Printer options for small parts

Building Related

“Ed also got one for my ender Col”

35 posts 111 likes

10 days ago by ColRay

Started 15 days ago by JockScott

35 111

Rescue Equipment

Hobby Chit Chat

“@chugalone100 Perhaps one should "drain the swamp" before launching....”

37 posts 141 likes

10 days ago by ToraDog

Started 21 days ago by DJW

37 141

Blackpool model boat show & bring & buy

Event

“Rookysailor. Pete I had a good but tiring day because of a two hour drive. You must have been AWOL when I came by your stand which took some beating with the…”

SEP 12 2026

10 days ago by Steves-s

Started 17 days ago by Rookysailor

Visby-class corvette "HSwMS HELSINGBORG (K32)"

General Resources

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 4 likes

Started 10 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

1 4

Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

Building Related

“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…”

3 posts 3 likes

11 days ago by bruce1946

Started 11 days ago by Kevin55

3 3

The brig Tre Kronor

General Resources

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

3 posts 6 likes

12 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 12 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

3 6

Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

Website Related

“chugalone Very nice Col”

2 posts 6 likes

12 days ago by ColRay

Started 13 days ago by chugalone100

2 6

Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

Hobby Chit Chat

“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…”

12 posts 40 likes

12 days ago by ColRay

Started 3 months ago by jumpugly

12 40

Bloated LiPo

RC & Electrics

“@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…”

71 posts 140 likes

13 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 months ago by zooma

71 140