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| Will Everard | Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:47 am by Davejw | Hi
Just joined the forum after starting to build a model of the barge Will Everard.
I originally planned to do this in about 1980 when I bought a set of MAP plans but it looked too complicated so I never started. However Covid encouraged me to build a model yacht and last year I started A Billings kit of Will Everard.
Despite the very poor instructions I have built the hull and masts but am …
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Hello | Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:08 pm by Full Ahead | Hello All, I just found this site. I can see its a friendly helpful place. I have bee an avid radio control scratch builder for many years and now that i am retired i can dedicate more time to one of my favorite past times. I have a few rc models, all in 1/32 scale.
I look forward to following all of your projects,
FA
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Introduction | Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:38 pm by EricB | Hello folks,
I have been looking to get into model boat build and design for a few years now, I have plenty of room and have been into rc trucks since the 80's.
I also have experience with wood as I was a pattern maker for years before I switched to cad design, I have solid works at home and at work I am a cad designer. Been using solid works for 16 years or so daily. My intentions are to make …
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My introduction | Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:55 pm by Jojoegen12 | Hi, I’m here in Clearwater Florida enjoying the warm weather. I have a 40-year-old Japanese PT Boat that I have re-finished and now have an Australian PT Boat, which was just decommissioned this year. I’ve been into RC since 1985 With airplanes and having done RC airplanes for number of years and feel that the changes to electrics are not my style in the airplane world so now …
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Hello From West Yorkshire | Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:16 pm by Prof | Hi all,
I am new to the world of model ship building.... New as in never had an RC ship. The last model boat I owned was a strange looking speed boat... It was very futuristic.... Well, as far as the mid 1970's thought futuristic boats would look, this one had large aircraft type prop and was supposed to blow itself across the boat lake.... I do not ever remembering it ever actually making it …
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Hello from NZ | Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:23 am by Andy D | Names Andrew, just joined this forum, been building various RC boats in my sheds for years of various kinds.
Have our own large lake along the side of our property that's great for boating when winds not howling.
Started building some higher power boats and am now getting fires that get expensive, so looking for some tech advice hoping this forum will help out.
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New To Boats | Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:25 pm by Pliskin | Hi All,
just a quick line to let you know that I am a novice to all this , but am learning all the time.
I have joined my local boat club and really enjoying it.
I have a passion for Lifeboats, (i dont know why) but I am struggling to find any boats or kits.
maybe some of you can help.
Anyway if anyone wants to know more about me, dont be shy,
just ask!
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Liverpool Lifeboat Build | Mon Aug 21, 2023 2:46 pm by lukepicknett | Planning on building a model of a liverpool class lifeboat. Aguila Wren Stationed at Redcar.
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Slec Mr Tom Build | Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:35 pm by Stevieboy | Hi there all! My first RC boat build. I have RC gear but my question is what size engine and battery combo would you recommend for a 16" wooden boat - I dont want stupid fast, just relatively scale speeds.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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