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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Thanks, Martin
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5 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Excellent looking forward to it.
I am glad you have found your motivation again Ed. Martin ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Martin,
Yes, I will do an unboxing! Pictures and Video to come! Cheers, Ed ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Ed,
That looks a really good project. When it arrives will you do an un boxing video or photos. I would be very interested to see what a modern kit consisted of. Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Doug,
I saw it in the Micromark Catalog! Which I get once a month! It's a good Catalog take a look: ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by π¬π§ Nerys ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Commodore Sir,
I'm not volunteering but I do have some experience of moving boats from the third floor. However, in my case it was real boats, not models. At the time, forty years ago, I lived in an upstairs maisonette, essentially third floor. I needed a tender for the 43ft Cat Schooner I was building (In a boatyard!). My lounge wasn't very big, but I decided I could just about build an 8ft praam dinghy in it. Luckily the lounge was at the end of a straight run to the front door. I designed it to be built from 3 sheets of 8 x 4 ply and the actual build could be done in two evenings, not including painting. And so it happened. To get her out, I enlisted a friend to help. We carried her on her side to the balcony walkway outside the front door, lowered her down onto the pavement. Put her on top of the car., and that was it. She was such a pleasant dinghy to row or scull, that I soon built a new improved version complete with centreboard, rudder and sail. She sailed beautifully. Hope you are as successful. Nerys ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Thanks a lot guys!
I'm sure the Atlantic will be a nice build! Brooklyn's Maiden Voyage will be soon! TBD! I'm also looking for Volunteers! It's a heavy model! And I live on a third floor. And there is no lift!βΉοΈ Fleet Admiral, Doug I'll make sure to ask for permission? To commence ships work! Turn 2 as it were! And you'll have a full report. On your desk regarding Brooklyn's Maiden Voyage! Any takers?π€ PS. Good Night All! Fleet Admiral, Doug Has the CON ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by π©πͺ RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Commodore,
In the light of budget overruns and an unfriendly Congressional Committee, You are herewith explicitly forbidden to commence construction of the Atlantic until Brooklyn has passed her sea trials and been accepted!!π Trials report and Acceptance Certificate expected before the onset of winter and freezing of the Hartford Sea.βοΈ Good luck with the 'Beast' π€ Cheers, Doug π ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by π¬π§ marky ( Commodore)
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Good luck with the next build looking forward to following it as it goes along.
Cheers Marky ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Excellent choice ED,
I think you will enjoy making her. Really looking forward to seeing this build. And as you know if I can help you in any way I will, just shout. Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by πΊπΈ Cashrc ( Vice Admiral)
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Thatβs going to be a sweet tug, enjoy the build!! Please keep us posted on her progress.
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5 years ago by π©πͺ RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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So not the Patriot or the Smit after all ED!
Whatever, enjoy the build. I'm sure she'll look magnificent like your Brooklyn π Where have you bought the Atlantic? Cheers, Doug π Permission to retire to your Stateroom granted Commodore. I'm about to do the same ππ΄ ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Thanks, Nerys
Looking forward to posting many updates. And also asking a few questions! It's been a while since. I posted anything didn't have anything to post about! Now with this new project. I'll be very busy on the Website! Cheers, Ed ▲
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π¬ Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
5 years ago by π¬π§ Nerys ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good luck with the build and looking forward to seeing regular updates on your progress
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π¬ Re: Gear Ratio?
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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11.1 ratio was what I was going to use!
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π¬ Re: Not at all amused!
5 years ago by π©πͺ RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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I'd be more inclined to first contact the supplier / manufacturer and check if a build manual accidentally got left out.
I'm assuming that (like my Deans Marine HMS Manxman kit) all plastic parts for the superstructure etc are either precut of printed on the sheets together with an individual part number. At the same time I would check the web for build blogs from folks who have gone before! Generally - "A picture tells a thousand words!". Cheers, Doug π ▲
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5 years ago by π¬π§ Nerys ( Fleet Admiral)
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How disappointing especially if as I expect it was quite an expensive kit and we know how you have been looking forward to this build. I sometimes think that manufacturers take far too much for granted when supplying a kit. I think the basic concept can be good but the execution of the details is left to members of staff with no experience or interest. I'd be inclined to return it if it is so bad as to be impractical to use. I've noticed a tendency in many things just to rely on pictures as the full instructions. Sometimes that's not enough.
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π¬ Re: Not at all amused!
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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I neglected to say the Hull is of high quality!
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π¬ Re: Project: Cancelled!
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Cash,
I looked at that post. And thought I don't think so!!!! Cheers, Ed ▲
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5 years ago by πΊπΈ Cashrc ( Vice Admiral)
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A wooden dowel for the rudder post? Seriously? Thatβs a pretty good sized model, that just sounds sketchy as all get-out. Iβm with you, Iβd send her back.
When I read your first report after you unpacked the kit I looked for any links or PDFs for instructions, came up with zilch. Yep. Ship it, get something else. The lack of measurements I could almost deal with after building the Taucher but a wooden rudder post? Makes me think what else did they scrimp on. Cash ▲
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π¬ Re: Project: Cancelled!
5 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Ed,
I am sorry to hear about that as I know you were really looking forward to making that Tug. Did you receive my email ? Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Where's My Refund?
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Martin,
I won't be giving them a 5 star rating. All though I have purchase supplies. And other model boat kits from them! I'm just glad I got the refund! ▲
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π¬ Re: Where's My Refund?
5 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Ed,
That is typical of quite a lot of online sites. All they want is your money, they don't care about the customers anymore. And yet they expect you to give them a five star rating. Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Refund is in!
5 years ago by π¬π§ Nerys ( Fleet Admiral)
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Very pleased you got your refund, it's disgusting how long some firms take to do the honourable thing these days when they've made a boo boo. Hobby King couldn't supply some things I ordered recently, but they did issue a credit note very quickly. What's worse, is when they ask you for positive feedback when they've made a complete ....up of your order.
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π¬ Re: Refund is in!
5 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Ed,
I am glad that you got you refund, that's good news. Martin555. ▲
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