HMBG HOBBY FORUMS

Model Slipway 1:16 Trent Lifeboat

dummy@example.com (cabman) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:50:11 +0000

I would like to buy a Model Slipway 1:16 Trent Lifeboat either unbuilt, part built or complete.

Royal Yacht Britannia

dummy@example.com (sime4u) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:12:15 +0000

somebody has made it the video is on youtube copy this to your browse [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHbH_jBC … el&list=UL] and you shall see it !!!!!!!

Arctic Freebooter

dummy@example.com (walbut) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:35:05 +0000

Hi,

My name is Gareth Jones and I am secretary of Goole MBC. One of our members is interested in contacting the builder of the model of Arctic Freebooter which is shown on your site. Is there any way of doing this?

maggie m

dummy@example.com (Trawlerman) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:41:09 +0000

this is the same battery I used on a 12volt system going for around 10-20quid this should give the size anyhow http://www.cts-direct.net/index.php?rou … rrency=GBP

Boston Typhoon Kit

dummy@example.com (Norseman) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:18:51 +0000

Hi All

I went to the model boat show at Ellesmere Port today - a very nice event. Whilst there I had a chat with Mountfleet Models because their Boston Typhoon had really caught my eye. Now £570 is a serious wedge of my very hard earned cash so I thought I might ask you guys for your thoughts. I've not built a kit before and I am not an experienced modeller. However I am totally serious about getting right into the hobby and I finish what I start - that stubborness is more of a fault than a quality at times though. Lately I've been refurbing a 1950's Hales Spraymaster while I have been getting info for an art deco ferry build (that's held up by getting the plans drawn)

Prizing £570 out of my hands is going to be difficult but with your encouragement I'm willing to give it a go because I am not yet competent to scatch build that vessel.

So I am asking about your view of the model, experiences with the kit, would you do it differently than the build says to?
Oh and is there too much weight in all that white metal? Finally, any images of her as the Boston Typhoon or later would be appreciated.

Regards Dave

Mississippi paddle boat

dummy@example.com (Trawlerman) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:35:26 +0000

Been flat bottomed No...very little ballast...but test in pond first without any!

Cobble Boats

dummy@example.com (Oil Be Steamy) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:33:29 +0000

Thank for reply, I think you right building a cobble from photo's might be the way forward.

The main problem is the hull, I would like to build the wooden hull as the originals where built.

I know there are fibre glass hulls available but this would be a last resort. Above the deck as it where is not a problem as there are many different types.

Research suggest that most cobbles where built without plans & relied on the skill of the boat builder, but it looks like this skill is now lost with the decline of fishing and restrictions put upon the fisherman.

Any help to find any sort of hull lines / drawings would be welcome not only by me, but I think many other modellers.

Exchange of postcards and souvenirs

dummy@example.com (svetanok) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:29:39 +0000

Our web site intpostage.com offers you to participate in an exchange of post cards and souvenirs all over the world. At present our database includes lots of Russian users, who would like to exchange post cards and souvenirs. Therefore, we decided to give an opportunity to the users from all countries (except for Russia) to participate in the exchange without any fair check. It means that some time after registration you will definitely receive a post card or a souvenir from Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus, etc.
All you have to do is to check in and indicate your correct address for paper mailing.

Sails for sea going yachts !

dummy@example.com (ericwardle) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:27:10 +0000

I am building a couple of model yachts with a friend.
They will be plywood based, and be around
4-5ft long with beams of 15 inches.

It is our intention to sail them in the sea, but our
experience with model yacht sailing is confined to
inland lakes and ponds.

Currently we are carrying out tests with
sails based around IOM rigs numbers 2 and 3.
but we will soon be in a position to try them in the sea.

Our question is what material should we be looking at
for the sails (e.g.canvas, polythene etc).

regards

Eric

For Sale Model of the Hull Trawler Southella

dummy@example.com (ericcoles1) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:35:27 +0000

For sale 4 foot long rc model of the Hull Trawler Southella everything included all radio control gear, battery balast, just go to the pond and sail .
She has already been on the pond and she sails well.

Price £500

Tel 01482 212153 ask for Ray

Ark Royal

dummy@example.com (roger murray) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:37:07 +0000

Hello everybody, I felt I had to join and express my views regarding the wonderful model by John an Phil. A superb achievement in every respect. I wonder if there is a description of the build anywhere?
Being from Portsmouth I have seen the ship many times. In fact I saw her only the other day. A sad sight now moored at the rear of the dockyard and stripped bare looking as I say very sorry for herself. The sight has prompted me to attempt to build a 1/144 static waterline model for the mantlepiece! Having been a railway modeller for the last 50 years I am probably crazy. Any (constructive) advice would be most welcome.

All the best.

Norbay/Norbank

dummy@example.com (wartsilaone) — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:31:29 +0000

I have found some !:1250 scale models of these ships. There is a shop in Hamburg called Galarie Maritim that has them in stock however they are 120 Euros. I was interested until I saw the price. Hmmm think I might make some of my own. In fact I have started on one.

http://s12.postimage.org/ha3cw6i8s/100_ … x_1152.jpg

Alatair.

JJC sounds

dummy@example.com (Graham) — Sun, 15 May 2011 16:48:16 +0000

Has anyone got the original setup procedure for the steam whistle/fog horn sound. I will gladly pay any costs incured, because mine just sounds off when it pleases. Any body going to the Doncaster show next month a group of us are coming over from Jersey.
May see you there.
Graham.

Cornwall Model Boats

dummy@example.com (wartsilaone) — Thu, 12 May 2011 00:31:24 +0000

Another great shop with a good web site. I get a lot of my stuff from here and most of the time it comes the next day. Check it out, here is the link.

http://cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/

Yours Ali.

Figurenes

dummy@example.com (dlancast) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:11:56 +0000

Dear Folks,

I am building a Tramp Steamer at 1:48 scale and am looking for figurenes to add some fun to the project. I noticed some very good ones on Alan's Milford Star model. Where will I find them and any manufacture in the U.S.?

Best regards,

Dennis