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It was suggested I join your forum so here I am. Builder, rebuilder, designer, scratcher, collector and multiple other diseases..
Have a small collection 70+....

lifeboats, tugs, steam, few specials...

help anyone..

hi thanks for letting me join i built my first model from scratch no plans and put rc in it[friend showed me hoe to rc] around 15 year ago or summat lol a dont get much time but i like messing around and may build another one day il try put pic of my orca onthanks darren

I just started a Dumas Jolly Jay and are questioning their recommendations for sealing and finishing the balsa plank hull. I'd prefer not to use glass cloth and would like a sandable resin type product that can a receive a quality paint finish. Dumas recommended products seem to be out dated and some are no longer available. I'm looking for current recommendations and their success stories. …

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I use to build model sailplanes as a kid. I purchased my last sailplane shortly before ending my time at the university in 1985. After an eventful and in summary very satisfying profesional time I lost my last job after the Internet hype exploded in 2000. After finally facing the grim reality as a former director of business development at a large us telecommunication company I decided to …

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Hi, I have lots to learn. My plan is to build an 'Aeronaut Classic Boat'. This will be my first attempt at an RC model boat building. Be prepared for lots of questions about glues, paint finishes, RC equipment etc.

Hi All
Returning to boat modelling after some 30 years break. Among my builds have been the "Nordcap" and "Smit Rotterdam", both RC controlled. Latest is to start (Christmas Pressie) in the new year to build the Titanic (hence my monica)

I am an old dude with much model making and full sized boat designing experience. Mostly sail but some power boat models. I have a well equipped workshop and still have most of my fingers. I build mostly in wood, often high end ply. I am in my second childhood according to some of the observers when I am exercising my boats in a local lake. I have no patience will them but I am polite …

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My name is Daz & I've been pointed this way from a fellow member Dave "Stavros" so here I am [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I'm 44 years young & im in the process of scratch building a 1/12 TID (After this weekend make that two of them! ..cheers Dave [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] )

Anyway will make a post shortly with information on the build etc, in the meantime i have a website which can be seen here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that Ive …

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welcome to the forum, Steve.

hope you enjoy the stay.

this gentleman is the organiser of the safety and restoration of the lifeboat, Samuel Fletcher, which I am building a model of on the lifeboat thread.....

anything you want to say, Steve, just post away.