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Your perseverance and patience in making ship models are something we should all learn from. Looking back at your production process over the years, your use of materials and your techniques have continuously improved.   

Hi !
Her is an update :
https://youtu.be/3bC5IF_Hd5Q?si=_Ipbu7j5OP1TmtJg

This one seems to be in Spain...
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https://www.ebay.at/itm/267249112406?_skw=rc+boat&itmmeta=01KAH1MK528SKHY58H8YQB2GA5&hash=item3e3949d556:g:CC0AAOSwK~tdsHZh
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The Ali Express version appears to be a wooden kit knock off. 

thanks for your trust and faith in me Ray, but at times, I have doubts myself.   

Looking great 
Regarding the 25mm Bushmaster Chain gun, there are stl's files available https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/vehicle/military-vehicle/m242-bushmaster then you just need to find a friend or a service that can print it in resin at 1/35 scale.
I would happily do it, but the shipping cost to Japan would properly be ridicules.
Keep posting your progress 

Bonjour Robert,

In France, the MHB launches are more than rare. The only Opal that I know belongs to my friend Eric : https://youtu.be/FFDUHE-z80Y

And he has even a Topaz 

What a lovely pair!

I have several Hemmens boilers which are fired using ceramic burners without restriction of secondary air. None of them howls. See the V4 in action with a ceramic burners without restriction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEvS3H9veR8

Alesha is an old boat, and not very pretty, but over time, we keep trying to improve some aspects of her appearance.

I did not like the handrails on the wheelhouse deck. They were way too thin, not very straight, and portside was in very bad condition.
I replaced portside railing a few months ago, and because that was an all new construction, and both sides were due for renewal, it was not too important HOW portside railing was built.

Replacing starboard took a bit more effort, because suddenly you need to replicate a piece of freehand building as exactly as possible.

Not bad, even if I say so myself:


first the loose parts, fitted to best "achievable"

Once satisfied about fit and appearance, soldered


pretty much symetrical.

Remains only painting...

I bought this direct from the manufacturer in mid April last year, but I can't see myself starting to build this, never mind finishing it! It should be a straightforward build in the traditional Aerokits manner, jut a bit bigger.

Here is the description from the Jotika website: Kit includes:
All required timber; CNC manufactured pre-cut and pre-profiled components; All windows glazed and framed; 6 glazed and framed portholes; Integral engine mount; Integral R/C platform; 17” stainless steel propshaft (M4); Hull matched 75mm, 3 bladed, cast solid brass prop (M4); Large brass rudder; Searchlight; 6 fairleads; Ships wheel; 2 cleats; 1 red side light; 1 green side light; 1 two tone horn; 2 jackstaffs; Anchor. Comprehensive instruction manual and scale plan sheets. Coupling and motor not included.

The model could be posted/sent by courier, but it is a big and heavy box, so would prefer the buyer to collect from West Oxfordshire (OX29), or to meet at a mutually agreed place.

At the time I bought this, they had stopped including the motor and coupling, but the prop, rudder, and prop shaft are all included. No parts have been removed for the box.

This is a large and heavy kit, so I would prefer the buyer to collect from West Oxfordshire, or to arrange a meet up within a reasonable distance from Witney.

The kit currently sells for £230.94, I am asking £175.00.

I have a picture but cannot upload it! It simply shows the contents of the box, all present and correct, nothing removed. If anyone is interested in the kit, please ask me to email you the picture.

Hi DBS88 - the reason for possibly choosing this ship for next build is easy to explain. Firstly and most importantly I like the look of it which usually means it will get finished as it’s something that I would like to build.  From a technical standpoint it’s actually quite similar to my current build but with more complexity.  It only has a few cannon so not too many gun ports to cut but the bow is more complex.  I also know that if I was to try and build a first rate ship of the line I would probably find it overwhelming.  So this ship does fit the criteria but I need to go thoroughly through the plans before deciding.