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Source for 3/32 reed accent strips

Hello everyone! I hope good things are in store for you all, a new boat, a new love, something grand. I have a question: Does anyone have a source for very thin, 3/32 or thereabouts strips which in the Sterling CTLL kit were identified as "reed" strips, 3/32. They are perfect for edges and accents and they can take a bend without being steamed. If anyone knows a place that has this type of material I would really appreciate any info you can provide. Thanks!

🇺🇸 Dumaspittman

36 minutes ago

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Re: Aquacraft Atlantic Tug

DaveB, I called it a "Dumpster Joker" (which I might name it) because of the condition it is in. Probably make it a dirty, well used tug, lots of rust and weathering just for fun. I was going to "Americanize" to a NYC tug it but the hull lines are not right and would take too much time. I was looking at your harbor and you have a nice selection of boats. My 47 ft USCG MLB barely made it back (being pushed) to the dock. Only about 3 inches of the nose above water. Do you ever get water in yours? Lew

🇺🇸 LewZ

4 hours ago

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Thames Sailing Barges

I've sent you one too. Nerys

🇬🇧 Nerys

7 hours ago

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Washers...

These any good? sourcingmap M4 x 10mm x 1mm Nylon Flat Insulating Washers Gaskets Spacers Fastener for Faucet Pipe Water Hose White 100PCS https://amzn.eu/d/6pEdA8v

🇬🇧 Nickthesteam

11 hours ago

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How to do it in the good old days

I found it. If I click ‘share,’ then open it in chrome, the whole book comes up! Thank you for sharing that.

🇺🇸 Peejay

11 hours ago

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Re: Thames Slipper Launch

Beautiful boat!

🇺🇸 DWBrinkman

12 hours ago

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Re: Planking 1930 cheis craft

Hi Dave yep l have the same problem if l use cyno glue for a long glueing session it affects the knuckle joints on my hands for a couple of hours after glueing up is finished. l bought a box of vinyl gloves, makes it a little awkward at times but saves me pain and I'm not sure of what the prolonged exposure may cause. Stay safe, Jim

🇬🇧 jimdogge

15 hours ago

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Russian K100D waterjet work boat project

I've now cut the jet mount plate, base plate, and transom. The base plate will be rebated into the bottom and the jet mount plate will be glued to that. The jet plate will protrude below the hull 3mm to try and get the intake as low as possible. The boat has a fairly flat bottom, and the jets need water to at least shaft level to get started, or you just get cavitation. I found some right angle bends at the hardware store (garden irrigation pieces) which will help with fitting the reverse system. It's going to be fun fitting all this in and getting everything connected properly, Getting it all watertight is going to be the main problem.

🇳🇿 jbkiwi

17 hours ago

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I think my build may turn into a --

A Train Wreck Forgot to put the Hand break on!

🇬🇧 CB90

17 hours ago

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Watercat M12 (Jurmo Class) landing craft

Hi Ship mates, Decided install the jet drives, I have initially put them in with silicon sealant, to provide some vibration absorption. I thought it would be better to fit them before putting on the side skins Annoyingly had to change angle of the jet heads to keep them up right, as jet unit is mounted on the chine which has a low dead rise, should have made the stern flat it would have been easier to install. The motors are mounted low just able to get water jackets on! Waiting for silicon to cure, then I'll bolt the motors and the other head in position. Later I will epoxy-resin the two in place as silicon is not the greatest at fixing plastics. Regards Roy

🇬🇧 CB90

18 hours ago

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Re: Mini Bar Clamps for Model Builders

Great idea! I am going to have my son-in-law print up a couple for me (I don't have a 3D printer). Thanks for sharing Dave B

🇺🇸 DWBrinkman

19 hours ago

Forum

FIRE TENDER POWER

I restored the same boat recently and installed two mabuchi 775 brushed motors via a single cheap eBay 480esc and 12v lead acid battery. Props are 50mm and it really moves however I had to add water cooling as I over heated one of the motors. Run time isnt that great though - maybe 10 mins . If you understand brushless and have the budget then that is the way to go I think. I didn’t want to spend much and don’t use it enough to justify the cost of brushless. I pulled the motors from an old hitachi drill!

🇦🇺 Schmango

1 day ago

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For those building a Coast Guard Rescue boat

Very nice pics of the 44ft. CCG Cutter. Good friend of mine has the Dumas kit Cutter finished off as the Canadian version with the enclosed wheelhouse. I also have a Fiberglass mold for this boat, and it is 44 inches long being 1:12 scale

🇨🇦 GregHiltz

1 day ago

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New Yacht acquisition

very nice. You do not see many like this

🇺🇸 Len

2 days ago

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Re: Stripping the hull

Hi Graham, a very interesting project from day one, and the excitement builds as your project progresses, especially now that we can see the Kayak taking shape before our eyes. Definitely, some rather cunning and devious thinking on the problem-solving front, mind, well worth all the effort as the end result is bordering on absolutely brilliant, a master class in robotics and invention. Keep up the good work on this mind-boggling project. Regards, Gary.

🇬🇧 GaryLC

2 days ago

Harbour

Re: Huntsman 31 1:10

Thanks!

🇳🇱 renew

2 days ago

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I am told this boat has been a "Shelf Queen" all it's life. i.e. Never been in the water. It was a long drive to get it, but I'm happy to have it. It needs a good cleaning, but looks to be mostly in good shape.

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