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 16 likes

7 hours ago by Avoca

Started 18 hours ago by ColRay

12 16

Searching for large model of the RMS Tayluer.

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

3 posts 6 likes

7 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 day ago by Avoca

3 6

More Ducks Than Boats at Southport MBC Today.

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

21 posts 46 likes

8 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...

“@Avoca A striking story, Murray.”

22 posts 39 likes

14 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 days ago by Avoca

22 39

German model shop

“@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

Suspicious contact received

“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.

“@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

A question about model plywood

“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

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

“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

“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

Giving it a try

“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

“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

Is it that far away

“@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

“@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

“@ChrisF ah, got it. Thanks Chris”

30 posts 44 likes

9 days ago by Jimbo09

Started 12 days ago by Jimbo09

30 44

How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond

“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

Rescue Equipment

“@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

Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

“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

Propeller question

“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”

10 posts 29 likes

14 days ago by ColRay

Started 15 days ago by ColRay

10 29

The BIG St.Albans Model Show

Event

No replies yet — be the first.

SEP 26 2026

Started 6 months ago by robbob

3D Printed Khalilah Superyacht

“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…”

8 posts 38 likes

17 days ago by ChrisF

Started 1 month ago by DWBrinkman

8 38

Perkasa MTB in metal

“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”

8 posts 10 likes

18 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 24 days ago by SimpleSailor

8 10

At a standstill and 'Board'

“@Ronald. Hi Ronald, I bought the lot in one go as the price was quite reasonable around five years ago. I am pretty sure I still have bags full of white meta…”

13 posts 49 likes

22 days ago by GaryLC

Started 22 days ago by ColRay

13 49

Eze-Kote vs a WBPU

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 6 likes

Started 24 days ago by Ronald

1 6

This could be interesting

“@Ronald Hi Ron. You’re absolutely right. Blackshoe’s work is that of a fine craftsman. He’s a friend of mine who I first met at a fun sail in Kennebunk, Me. …”

8 posts 26 likes

24 days ago by Chum444

Started 25 days ago by Ronald

8 26

Was it really Albany's dark past

“Roger I can recall overpowering stench on the flensing deck, long gone by your visit Col”

5 posts 11 likes

29 days ago by ColRay

Started 29 days ago by ColRay

5 11

I want plans for a MV11 Marine drone

“You could knock that between a late lunch and early tea break! But then of course there is a big bang at the end! Does the radio gear go up suddenly, before …”

3 posts 5 likes

30 days ago by roycv

Started 30 days ago by GARTH

3 5

In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo

“@jumpugly Certainly. I just realized I said two receivers for independent throttle control when I meant twin ESCs . Edited post to correct.”

15 posts 48 likes

1 month ago by Chum444

Started 1 month ago by ColRay

15 48

Boat physics

“This is photocopied from my undergraduate fluid mechanics text book.”

6 posts 3 likes

1 month ago by VictorC

Started 1 month ago by aminafshar1

6 3

Green Gunge Water at Southport.

“The hotter it gets the more HAB's (Harmful Algae Blooms) you get, also agricultural run-off, and sewage after sudden rain are contributing factors. It's anno…”

3 posts 6 likes

1 month ago by jumpugly

Started 1 month ago by zooma

3 6

Recognize this boat?

“Michael, found on the internet. I took the liberty to pull a photo of the boat in the movie and of a LCM (5) model for comparison. Looks like the LCM (5) is …”

14 posts 38 likes

1 month ago by LewZ

Started 1 month ago by LewZ

14 38

Global Water Bankruptcy : Model Boating Affected?

“My pond on a lovely winters day. The high tide line looks like it isn't as high as it could be.”

16 posts 35 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Started 2 months ago by LewZ

16 35

Edina Model Yacht Club "2026 Lighthouse Night #1"

“@DWBrinkman Dave, I think you've already chosen one of the best ways to learn this hobby. T here is something very satisfying about rescuing an old, neglecte…”

9 posts 48 likes

1 month ago by chugalone100

Started 2 months ago by DWBrinkman

9 48

Is my memory still working.... or.....

“Roy Oh happy day working the early lab shift a the ink factory 3 am start so the factory mill could keep running Col. It was the year the Hillman Imp hit the…”

17 posts 42 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Started 2 months ago by ColRay

17 42

British Toy Boats.

“No Sailing Water in Devon. @french47 Hi Bill, I had a similar experience when we moved to Exmouth in Devon - just a short distance along the coast from where…”

12 posts 60 likes

1 month ago by zooma

Started 2 months ago by zooma

12 60

Question ' How important is scale in today model boat world?'

“Every scale model has missing elements. (How many rivets can dance on the head of a pin?)”

15 posts 42 likes

2 months ago by lindemann06

Started 2 months ago by ColRay

15 42

Stuck on the job

“Hi Ross M, thanks for asking I do have a full set of tools and update where necessary. I find Xuron pliers very useful, they can slice through model railway …”

8 posts 24 likes

2 months ago by roycv

Started 2 months ago by roycv

8 24

Port Colborne Ontario Canal Days

“Great stuff Garth!!! Thanks for the pix!”

2 posts 7 likes

2 months ago by jumpugly

Started 2 months ago by GARTH

2 7

Not a good start

“@ColRay Oh well, that is an easy fix, just get the right stuff. I am using an Ender 5 Pro which I believe has the same hot-end.”

8 posts 23 likes

2 months ago by PeterN

Started 2 months ago by ColRay

8 23

Three Sea Commanders !

“And the captain looks a salty sea dog fit for the job. Philuk”

11 posts 29 likes

2 months ago by PhilH

Started 2 months ago by zooma

11 29