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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon figures
7 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง flaxbybuck (
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Thanks for the info RR. Cheers ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon figures
7 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Hello flaxbybuck, these are figures from the Indiana Jones movie. Made by Hasbro, I got these on eBay for $15 bucks each. They are the cheapest ones I could find. There are many other movie characters available from the same maker. Thanks RR
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon figures
7 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง flaxbybuck (
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I am interested in the figures which, at 6" tall will be about 1/12 scale. Please tell us what they are and where you got them
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon figures
7 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Doogle (
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Nice looking figures, give your Typhoon that little bit extra ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon maiden voyage
7 months ago by ๐ณ๐ฟ jbkiwi (
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Runs really nicely Dave , you'll be happy with that. Didn't realize you had fitted a horn from an EMD loco ๐๐๐๐.
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7 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Doogle (
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She looks awesome ๐, congratulations Riverrat on a successful maiden voyage ๐.
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon maiden voyage
7 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Well Done, Dave๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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I just wanted to say thank you to all of you on this site, I have learned more here than anywhere about building techniques and electronics. So a big "THANK YOU!!!" to everyone and keep on building! RR ๐
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8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thanks Boatshed, I am a lucky man, My lady encourages me to build and helps me! I am retired (not forced but recommended), In September of 2020 I had a nasty case of COVID which left me with diminished lung capacity and severe muscle weakness in my legs mostly. I have built 7 boats, 2 trailers and 1 tow car since then. (All in my harbor) I bought these models over the last 20 years so I would have something to do after retirement. Now I am depleting my stock rapidly. (Should have bought more I guess) I still keep up with my chores, cut the grass, rake leaves, shovel snow etc. My lovely wife Kate is by my side with everything...I am very lucky to have her! She is also quite crafty. She helped me paint all the figures on the Creole Queen.
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thanks JB, I really enjoy the mahogany boats. Yes I finished the tow vehicle, I will try to get it on video as well... My pond is in terrible shape, it's about 3ft low from lack of rain and a soupy green muck floating on top. I have another pond about 30 minutes away and waiting for better weather (30F this morning)... hopefully we get another nice day and I will get it done. Thanks again, RR
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ณ๐ฟ jbkiwi (
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Superb job all round Dave, can't wait to see the video. BTW, how did you get on with the tow car for the SK ?
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง flaxbybuck (
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You've made a lovely job of this but oh dear, you really must get out more often !
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง BOATSHED (
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Wow, just two months, start to finish. What else do you have on you hands to get done other than your model boats. How many have you made and have in your collection. Do you have a full time job or are you retired. Plus you have only JUST finished this one and now thinking of the next one. PHEW, How do you get away with it with your lady wife ? I couldn't as I also have too many other things to get sorted out as well. Lucky man you.
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Doogle (
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Hi river rat, she's absolutely stunning. Looking forward to seeing her get her bottom wet๐. Congratulations on a superb finish ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ฎ๐น AlessandroSPQR (
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Hi River Rat.
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง TerryH (
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Youve made a beautiful looking boat, I think I would be to scared to let it touch water
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thank you all for the kind words, sometimes that really helps! I will have it on the water tomorrow for trials as it's supposed to be 56F and sunny ๐.... video soon ๐ RR
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Beautiful Job, Dave
You certainly did her Justice. Done in record time. If memory serves me correctly the directions say 18 Months? Trev ▲
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8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง mturpin013 (
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What a fantastic result you must be really pleased with it we are all looking forward to the maiden voyage
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง roycv (
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Well done Duncan that is one great looking boat๐๐
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8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ jumpugly (
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8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Rogal118 (
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Absolutely stunning work, a true master at work, you must be so proud of this beautiful craft. Thanks for sharing with us.
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8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ChrisG (
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The finish especially on the woodwork is amazing and I find it incredible in that build time, a couple of months. Your build puts me to shame very well done. Look forward to seeing the little beauty on the water.
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8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Colin H (
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Wow what a stunner.
That's a beautiful craft, well done shipmate. Cheers Colin. ▲
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8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง DuncanP (
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Looks absolutely fabulous. Worth all the time and effort! In my eyes your build is super quick - it took me 2 years and 2 months to build my Riva Aquarama - and mine was an Amati kit! Really well done. Cheers Duncan ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Scratchbuilder (
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River Rat.
Absolutely stunning work. A credit to your skill levels. Well done. Regards Bill ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thank you Alessandro, I really enjoy building these. RR
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8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thanks Jumpugly, It does have a little wow factor ๐ I appreciate your interest, and help. RR
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thanks Peejay, it always helps to hear the kind words.
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Hey Trev I used 3m 2 sided tape for automotive emblems. I hope they hold up. It's very strong, I tried pulling one off...I think I'm good. RR
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ jumpugly (
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Wow!!!
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8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ Peejay (
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Very beautiful and graceful. She will be a stunning sight on the water!
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8 months ago by ๐ฎ๐น AlessandroSPQR (
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Well done River Rat.
Excellent conclusion and beautiful photos. ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
8 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Hi Dave.
How did you end up fastening the deck fittings? Trev ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Question for all
9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Thats a tough one Dave
You could use double sided tape. I used that with limited success on my Typhoon, as some fittings are very small. On other boats I have drilled the fitting for a small pin and drilled a corresponding hole in the model. Then used a little CA to glue it to the model. Not much help I'm afraid. Trev ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon navigation lights
9 months ago by ๐ฎ๐น AlessandroSPQR (
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Hi River Rat, you're also great with molds.
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ jumpugly (
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Resin casting is not the easiest thing to do in my book. But, you did great with these RR!
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ chugalone100 (
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Very clean set up.
I like the fans cooling the system. ๐ ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon final clear
9 months ago by ๐ง๐ช hermank (
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You increased thรฉ standards for painting, varnishing or lacquering whatever word you want to use for modelboat painting!!!๐๐๐๐ ▲
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ Peejay (
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Beautiful finish! Raising the Bar for the rest of us!!! ๐ค
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ DWBrinkman (
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WOW! Simply WOW.
Beautiful job, you are being very humble when you say that's an 8 (unless it's on a scale of 1-8). That automotive clear really finishes it off nicely. Dave B ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Typhoon final clear
9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thanks JB, as long as I don't get wet...a bump or two will do ๐ Dave RR
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9 months ago by ๐ณ๐ฟ jbkiwi (
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Superb job Dave, couldn't be better. You're going to have to make a padded case to go with it now to avoid any 'wharf rash' ๐
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9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Colin H (
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Absolutely stunning!!!
Fabulous finish shipmate, cheers Colin. ▲
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9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Rookysailor (
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Very nice colour...
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9 months ago by ๐จ๐ฆ Ronald (
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Gorgeous!
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Hey Trev, I am just glad the whole process went well. We all know it can go bad fast, One of the few I have finished without problems. ๐ I'm going to give it an 8. Sooo...on to final assembly, hope everything still fits. ๐ค Thanks, Dave
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9 months ago by ๐ฎ๐น AlessandroSPQR (
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Very high levels.
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Truly Beautiful Job, Dave!!!
You are the master of finishes. I've always had to struggle to get the finish I desired. Trev ▲
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9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Doogle (
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Looks awesome ๐ ๐
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ jumpugly (
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Wow!!!!!!!!๐
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9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Doogle (
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Nice ๐๐
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ jumpugly (
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Great color River Rat! Like me you have a weakness for the Painter's Touch!!! Great stuff, especially on a dry day. I know you already know this, but remember: when you go with a clear coat let the Painters Touch gas out till you can't stand to wait anymore. Because, if you think it's dry, it's not. I push for 2 days at the earliest. I also always make test shots on similar scrap wood to test my clear coat options. Sorry, it's a 55 year obsession with me. ๐๐
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9 months ago by ๐ฎ๐น AlessandroSPQR (
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Amazing River Rat.
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ cyril413 (
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Hi Rogal, It is 1/10 scale 42" long, all the fittings are chrome and I will have a captain (currently looking for a good fit) I will also build a trailer for the stand to display. Thanks RR
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9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Rogal118 (
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WOW
cannot wait to see her on the water. What a beautiful finish to a stunning craft. What scale is she and will she have a captain at the wheel/helm!? Also will the deck fittings be chrome or brass. ▲
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9 months ago by ๐จ๐ฆ Westwind (
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Simply beautiful
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Thank you for the kind words Dave, I hope to have her finished up in a few weeks. Maybe in time for a video ๐ค Thanks again, Dave
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ River Rat (
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Hey Trev, I am brushing it on full strength with the medium hardener. I get about 15 minutes of good working time. I really like the Total Boat high performance epoxy resin, it flows out really nice. I use PPG clear and I think it has UV protection. ( I'm going to check on it) Thanks, Dave
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ DWBrinkman (
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It looks AWESOME!
The automotive clear should address the concerns posted about UV degradation. That is going to be a stunning boat when finished. Dave B ▲
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Just a Thought, Dave.
Over a period of time epoxy does blush/deteriorate when exposed to sunlight. You might want to consider the finish coat that contains an ultraviolet filter. Trev ▲
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9 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Excellent Job, Dave!!
Are you thinning the resin? or brushing it on full strength. Trev ▲
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9 months ago by ๐จ๐ฆ Ronald (
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