Steering by compass course

Fórum

“As Roycv says, steering a compass course may be difficult to allow for drift and tides - GPS will always be accurate, and on the larger yachts we now do not …”

5 publicações 12 gostos

há 3 anos por luckyduck

Post Cards

Fórum

“I always thought that cigarette cards mounted in the official book was good but they have less value than an individual set. When I was paid an income I was …”

16 publicações 28 gostos

há 3 anos por roycv

Re: Valdivia restored

Porto

“That's great Andy, thank you so much. Since 32 millimeters seems a bit atypical to me, I will write between 30 and 35 mm, reporting both ratios.”

12 publicações 35 gostos

há 3 anos por AlessandroSPQR

We were on Vacation, and passing through Tucson, AZ. Decided to see if Dumas had a showroom.

Fórum

“That looks like Genesis, The Garden of Eden for R/C boats. Many model companies have come and gone but Dumas endures. I wonder how many dogbone universals th…”

12 publicações 81 gostos

há 3 anos por Commodore-H

Re: (Naval Ship) DEFIANCE

Porto

“Hi CommodoreH I included it in this list: first message of the link. All that was missing was the weight of the ship and the number of propeller blades but t…”

4 publicações 12 gostos

há 3 anos por AlessandroSPQR

Re: (Pleasure Craft) MV Caroline

Porto

“Fantastic model, complete and exhaustive description, sails very well. Added to the list. Thank you Colin.”

10 publicações 36 gostos

há 3 anos por AlessandroSPQR

Re: The Anteo my very first ever steam powered tug.

Porto

“Hi Gary, for the Highlander there is already all the data I need but not for the others. By the way, do you mind if I insert the data of your models in the t…”

9 publicações 43 gostos

há 3 anos por AlessandroSPQR

Re: Hochseeschlepper Zwarte Zee

Porto

“Excellent choice Wolle, it is much more beautiful and functional. Thanks for the information, I have included it in the topic dedicated to propellers. Your m…”

6 publicações 29 gostos

há 3 anos por AlessandroSPQR

My Latest TVR1A Ready for its first Steam Trial.

Fórum

“You do wonderful work GLC Rick”

2 publicações 17 gostos

há 3 anos por Newby7

Re: (Tug Boat) VALIANT

Porto

“What a beautiful ship, I love it.”

7 publicações 27 gostos

há 3 anos por Wolle

Orca and Jaws the chase, cought on video.

Fórum

“Love the video, your sculpting of the Orca is amazing.”

9 publicações 44 gostos

há 3 anos por BOATSHED

Re: PREPARATION FOR HULL

Blog

“I have planked the hull but am trying to improve the results by painting, rubbing down, filling and repeating until satisfied. and the lights are controlled …”

15 publicações 119 gostos

há 3 anos por bombero

Radio signal ???

Fórum

“Hi Colin. Perhaps they will take advantage of the hyperlan bands now integrated into all wi-fi modems/routers. Good to know. I am amazed by the very long dis…”

9 publicações 44 gostos

há 3 anos por AlessandroSPQR

Re: Kayak

Porto

“Hi Jacko, There are many ways to achieve the desired motion. My original mechanism used a motor drive for the stroke and a servo to tilt the mechanism for st…”

12 publicações 41 gostos

há 3 anos por Graham93

Testing propulsion. Part IV (final): Water trial.

Blog

“Then I moved to freshwater trials. I filled a bucket with water and placed it in the bathtub. The battery was re-installed (again, never use a mains-powered …”

12 publicações 65 gostos

há 3 anos por ARL58

orca towing Jaws

Fórum

“looking good. Can't wait to see her in the water. Roycv idea of a servo operated rudder sounds interesting although you may need a third hand to control its …”

9 publicações 74 gostos

há 3 anos por Len1

Help Please I'm looking for plans for a Coast Guard 47 MLB made by "Coast Guard Models" I believe it

Fórum

“Not sure about 47' differences, but you may find an answer here https://community.coastguardchannel.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=https%3A%2F%2Fcommun…”

9 publicações 2 gostos

há 3 anos por ToraDog

Re: Teign C

Blog

“Now that is a serious work boat! Love it!!!!”

3 publicações 22 gostos

há 3 anos por jumpugly

Re: Billings Santa Maria

Blog

“Beautiful - hope you have plenty of storage and display space!!”

2 publicações 17 gostos

há 3 anos por luckyduck

Steam powerplant size

Fórum

“Hi Mike, please note the forward/reverse servo in photo three on the TVR 1ABB, I have and use several of these engines. Regards, Gary.”

3 publicações 14 gostos

há 3 anos por GaryLC

Re: Sail making

Blog

“Hi flaxbybuck, Enlarged photo to show the attachment of the sail to the mast and boom. Also a picture of the gooseneck showing the brass loop used to tie dow…”

18 publicações 191 gostos

há 3 anos por Graham93

Patelo Engines: The works of a mechanical genius.

Fórum

“Think: Trustee from the Toolroom book by Nevil Shute”

8 publicações 53 gostos

há 3 anos por Hey-You

Wiring Design for Model Boats

Fórum

“Don't confuse Tamya and Molex Connectors. The shells may be the same dimensions, but the pins have different dimensions. I believe the Molex male pins are sl…”

23 publicações 82 gostos

há 3 anos por Cpt-Pugwash

Royal Cape One Design

Fórum

“The Royal Cape One Design was popular yacht in Cape Town as it had a simple construction and was relatively easy to build. It had the nickname of the Flying …”

1 publicação 7 gostos

há 3 anos por EdW

Outboard cabin cruiser

Fórum

“That's a great boat. It's a shame that the motor wore out so quickly. I have something very similar, I a used a motor set-up from Graupner, added my own moto…”

11 publicações 50 gostos

há 3 anos por Commodore-H

Orca the final cast member

Fórum

““Twenty five feet, three tons on him” Quote, Captain Quinn”

33 publicações 192 gostos

há 3 anos por Commodore-H

RNLI TAMAR 1/12 SCALE

Fórum

“Hi Ian Thank you for the info AustinG”

22 publicações 135 gostos

há 3 anos por AustinG

Billings Santa Maria

Blog

“Time for the paper sails on the Santa Maria Model And after that the sail rigging lines .”

2 publicações 8 gostos

há 3 anos por GARTH

Re: Second Sea trials ….

Blog

“I now have two S- boats, both are fitted and trimmed out where they are great running boats with many operational features due to their very good hull design…”

17 publicações 79 gostos

há 3 anos por BW3

Hey Gang, what boat is this?

Fórum

“Good Morning John! Thanks so much for this valuable piece of information, it is very much appreciated. I will pull together a message and report back on how …”

11 publicações 64 gostos

há 3 anos por jumpugly