John Trueman | 03/02/2021 20:38:07 |
1 forum posts | Hi - I'm 64 and a complete novice to model boats. My Late father was a keen modeller (boats, trains, tanks, cars and planes) Sadly I did not inherit his passion or skill. I did however inherit some of his models, both scratch built and manufactured. The scratch builds have gone to a local museum as per Dads wishes, but that leaves a Groupner Bismark and Groupner Prince of Wales battlecruisers. Both have been sailed under RC once each and then stored. My question is - both have suffered minor damage to masts etc but I don't have the skills to fix and I need help with this and to learn how to sail /transport and look after them. Are there any local clubs or individuals that I could approach Manchester area. |
Peter Sykes | 04/02/2021 10:17:41 |
![]() 27 forum posts 10 photos | Hi, You'll find a local club on google. On here there are always people who are willing to offer help and advice. Just ask away. Regards Peter |
Tony Hadley | 04/02/2021 11:31:55 |
![]() 914 forum posts 559 photos | John, In the Manchester area, the two clubs which I know of are Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society and the Mutual Mills Model Boat Club in Heywood. I am unsure as to their current arrangements in the current situation and can't advise any more. Manchester is a large area, so there could be clubs nearer to you. |
Richard Simpson | 04/02/2021 11:36:57 |
![]() 957 forum posts 255 photos | A place the size of Manchester has a good number of clubs so you are better looking at least north or south of the city, depending on your own location. This is a handy site to have a look through: https://www.modelclubs.co.uk/
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Kev.W | 04/02/2021 11:43:29 |
![]() 339 forum posts 38 photos | There was mention of a 'Trafford Park MBC', sailing at Sale Park on Sundays. |
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