Model Boat Shows

I cannot answer the question but I do hope so. I was looking forward to going to the Warwick show this year. Surprising for me, the better half said she would like to go as well. I think she wants to see Warwick really.😀

3 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 MouldBuilder ( Captain)

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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada

Hi Ron - alternatively to JBs suggestion you could try two other things . Use a 4mm Brass nut (assuming its a 4mm shaft) then file that to almost washer size - but ensure there's still a little bit of thread left - that will still work as a locknut - use a file BOTH sides to ensure that - there is also some stuff out there ( non-permanent threadlock ) which you can use in addition to keep the prop from falling off. Secondly file away the front face of the rear propshaft bearing - again to washer thickness - just enough to keep it from pushing into the tube . They are usually a very tight tapered fit in any event and unlikely to go further into the tube even if you filed of a little too much - assuming its a bronze/brass bearing. a nylon one can also be filed - but not as thin as metal. From experience I have removed the tip of a prop altogether for a similar reason (look at outboards) and its still a very fast little boat without much noticeable cavitation . However in this case agree with you that the blades themselves might pose a problem . I would personally remove the tip completely - leaving a flat face on the boss. Hope that helps

8 minutes ago by 🇿🇦 redpmg ( Commander)

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Afraid in Canada

Don't worry Rick👍 You put your post in the right place - Non-Hobby Chat. Normally religious and political debates would be frowned upon. But I consider your post to be more of a Social Comment. I believe that there are millions around the world who share your concerns. Me for one. I never thought I would live to see 'The land of unlimited opportunity ' degenerate into dictatorship and anarchy. But that is what is beginning to happen. Just read the report about NBA-Coach Popovich, who described trump as "a mentally disturbed idiot" and 'destroyer'! What's the betting that if we do get a second virus spike that it emanates from the US or Russia!? Stay healthy, keep modelling👍 Doug 😎

33 minutes ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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SHG Model Supplies

A few years ago I bought some resin timing pulleys and a toothed belt from SHG. They have worked very well in one of my boats but they did take a long time and a fair bit of effort on my part to arrive. I have tried to order since then but unsuccessfully. I would like to use this system again but can't find another supplier. Anybody got any ideas? Chris, I have found MBB very good for shafts, but that's not much help to you if you have already paid someone else for it! Ian

4 hours ago by 🇬🇧 ianed57 ( Midshipman)

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SEA COMANDER RE-FURB.

Dear Nerys, I'm sorry that I haven't mentioned Caroline's foot problems but with all that's been happening I forgot. It seems that with this latest problem she has been coping very well and she is almost back to normal. Still some pain but she ignored it while helping with the granddaughter. She thanks you for your concern and wishes you and Alice all the best, stay safe and well, Colin and Caroline.

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Captain)

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