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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
5 days ago by robbob (
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Thank you for your kind words Martin.
I'm extremely pleased with the final look of the Pilot Boat and can't wait to see it running sometime soon. Next project...? Something is in the pipeline but there's been a small blockage caused by Covid ☹️ Hopefully something very soon 😉 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
6 days ago by Martin555 (
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Rob,
Well i have now caught up on this excellent build log. What can i say. Absolutely fantastic. To see the finished model is just like seeing the real thing. You must be extremely pleased with all of your hard work. To me what i like the most is the fact that you took the time to make all the fitting, you are a very skilful and talented man. (And not a 3D Printed piece anywhere in sight.) Now to the question that every member is dying to know. What is the next project going to be ? Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
27 days ago by robbob (
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Hi Tony.
You did a great job on the Police Launch 👍👍 Given your former profession I would expect you to do justice to the type of craft 😉 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
27 days ago by UncleT (
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Hi Rob
No pressure then!! I have completed the Police launch I will post the photos of this, again happy with the outcome, gaining more experience with slight improvement in the build so hopefully the Pilot boat will be a triumph. Tony 😁 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
27 days ago by robbob (
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Hi UncleT.
Thanks for the compliment 😊. I saw the great job that you made of your Crash Tender so I've got high expectations of your new Pilot Boat project. In your Crash Tender blog you mentioned a Police Boat as being another boat ready to be started, did you get around to building that yet? Kind Regards. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
27 days ago by UncleT (
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What a lovely boat really nice detail I actually have just started my build of the same model and I will be copying some of your build mods. 👍👍👍👍
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
30 days ago by Cashrc (
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Beautiful work!! I especially like how clean the the installation and wiring is below decks. Like my hot rod buddies would say, that’s Kustom with a K!! Outstanding!
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
30 days ago by RNinMunich (
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Another museum quality job Rob 👍👍👍
Fabuloso! Thanks for Le Grand dénouement. Have fun with the gardening 🤔 I've postponed mine again 😁😂 we're currently having a minor ice age here❄️🌧️! Coupla weeks ago 20° and things starting to bloom, now -5 to +5° with sleet and snow🙄 Bet your mind will be on the next creation - not the digging! Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
30 days ago by robbob (
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Thank you Graham.
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
30 days ago by Graham93 (
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Fabulous finish Rob.👍 Just love all the small details. Great photos to show off the completed model. Well done👍👍
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by Missouri (
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Excellent!
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by robbob (
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Thanks for your kind words Sy.
I'd like to remind you that your conversion of a dull looking boat into something infinitely better was the inspiration for me to follow your lead and completely scratch build a whole new cabin for my boat too. And I'm so glad that I did 😀👍. (Of course if it turned out all wrong I would have blamed you for it 😜) Cheers. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by Skydive130 (
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Simply stunning Rob, it’s been a pleasure watching this build as with your others. It just goes to show what can be achieved with a basic starting point ending up with a true one off replica of the real think. Lost for words my friend 👌👍
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by stevedownunder (
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Simply beautiful Rob,
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by jbkiwi (
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Sorry Rob, that's far too nice, you're going to have to start again😁
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by Newby7 (
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Master piece Rob The detail is so good .
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by Ygagnon (
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I have look at all of your build, your technique and the end result is just fantastic
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by robbob (
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Hi Cargoman.
You're quite correct as everything above deck level, with the exception of two small fairleads, is scratch built from wood, brass or styrene and I learned a whole lot of new methods and techniques for working with those materials during the process. I'm well pleased with the end results but it took a long time to get there. Almost 12 months to the day in fact 😮. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by Rookysailor (
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Modelling at it's best, a beautiful facsimile of a real working craft, if it was mine, I would go to the pilot boats base at Southampton, to show them, I am sure they would be very impressed.👍
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by Cargoman (
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Followed your build all along thing that stands out is the fact that you did not have any commercial fittings they are all hand made as there would not be anything out there, so all credit to your building skills and the overall look of the boat. And good photos as well.
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by robbob (
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Hi Mike.
Thanks for the kind words of praise, if all goes well I'm hoping to show it at our St.Albans club show in September. The next project is still 'in limbo' at the moment so I'm getting on with some long neglected gardening and DIY. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by mistyoptic (
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Thank you for such great inspiration,
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by Colin H (
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That's a superb model? or is it real but out of the water.
Fantastic job and a true masterclass. Cheers Colin. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Final Reveal.
1 month ago by mturpin013 (
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Hi Rob glad to see the finished article, what a superb job you must be really pleased with your achievement, I'd love to see it in person, some day maybe.
We are still waiting to see the next project, any clues? 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Anchor.
1 month ago by robbob (
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Well it works in as much as the shank articulates 😀.
Happily I didn't have to make any chain, although I did make some ages ago for the fire hose couplings on my Crash Tender using the same method as yours 😁. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Anchor.
1 month ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
I wouldn't say that. It's exactly what is needed for your model, and you didn't need to make it 'work'😁 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Anchor.
1 month ago by robbob (
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Thanks Graham...I think it turned out OK.
Not as good as your 'all action' one though 😉. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Anchor.
1 month ago by Graham93 (
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Nice looking anchor Rob (looks familiar 😉)
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💬 Re: The Anchor.
1 month ago by jbkiwi (
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Nice work Rob, looks great!
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💬 Re: The Anchor.
1 month ago by robbob (
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Hi Sy.
I do have something lined up but there's been some production delays so I'll probably give it a bit of a break for a bit and get back on track with DIY and gardening in the interim. I'll post some 'reveal' pictures soon as I've set up a 'photo studio' to take some decent shots 😀. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Anchor.
1 month ago by Skydive130 (
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Hi Rob, don’t dangle that carrot any longer, get that final reveal revealed! Anchor is just the ticket. I’ve spent far too much time in the past trying to find ready made items to go on my models, when in fact most can be made with a little time, patience, research and though.
Any plans on a next project or will you be taking a breather? If you like me, you probably have the next 2-3 projects lined up 😂 Kind regards Sy 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Mike.
Thanks for the kind words 😁👍. I'm very pleased with the final look of the model particularly when I compare it with the 'standard' cabin and features. There's only the anchor to add to the blog and it's ready for the final reveal. I might get some flags made and definitely make a proper display stand as there's a reasonable chance that I can show it at the club exhibition in September if conditions allow it 🤞. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Great job Rob, I think all has been said about quality, ingenuity, perseverance, and down right "I will do it if it kills me"!
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by Rookysailor (
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Quite agree with you Rob, making a one off is relatively easy (for some) as far as making duplicates, I would make a silicon mold, then cast extras with polyurethane resin, after making a master, then you are sure of the ones you require are identical.😊
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Stephen.
Very true, making a one-off piece is relatively easy but multiple identical pieces of this nature 'ain't so easy 🤔. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Rob,
Lovely work, making one of something is relatively easy making 6 the same is a whole different thing... Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by robbob (
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Thank you Sy.
I'm quite chuffed too....😁 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Graham.
Fortunately my fingers largely survived the ordeal and as mentioned it took the best part of a day to produce sufficient usable pieces. At one point I did consider making a corresponding female pattern so that I could mould the required shape in one heating cycle but the idea died in my realisation that it was not really a practical solution. But perseverance and patience paid off ...eventually 😋 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by Skydive130 (
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Well they’ve come out rather well Rob, hats off to you my freind 👍😂👍😂
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Very nice Rob 👍,
Your fingers don’t look too charred 🤣 Not easy thermo-forming plastic like that to get a repeatable shape. Easy to get a shape you don’t want 😉 Just shows what you can achieve with a bit of patience and perseverance. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi JB.
Yes they were a bit of a challenge, that's why I'd put off doing them for some time until I'd found the best way to make them. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Vents
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Excellent job on the vents Rob, -very smart. Tricky things to make!
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Doug.
"Cos your updates are never boring (What never? Well, hardly ever!" Very diplomatic...😉 Yes, RB Model do a really nice range of small fittings but their stock levels aren't always great, some of their items are available from UK outlets but at about four times the price! Delivery from Poland is usually no more than a week and postage charges are very reasonable too. As you say....highly recommendable 😀👍 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Missouri.
You're quite right, the threads are quite long but the roof has been 'thickened' in areas where these fittings were planned to go so there's actually very little protrusion inside the cabin apart from the engine roof lifting eyes which were trimmed back. The brass was actually quite brittle when cut, the work hardening from being machined and the 'rolled-on' thread would account for that. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by Missouri (
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Those eyes have a lot of thread, just begging to be cut down first! Looking good.
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Excellent work Rob,
I like it when a boat gets to doing the fiddly bits. And you a quite the master of the fiddly bits now. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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My 'hooks' are well and truly 'tentered' Rob 😮
Cos your updates are never boring (What never? Well, hardly ever! 😁) BTW: I've used RB Model in Poland before as well. They have an excellent range of fiddly bits and pieces, tiny nuts and bolts etc and also some good scale metal parts for kit upgrades. Highly recommendable. Cheers, Doug 😎 https://www.rbmodel.com/index.php?action=products&cat=news https://www.rbmodel.com/index.php?action=products&cat=c_ep 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Got me bang to rights Doug....guilty as charged 😔.
On a serious note though, having the luxury of no deadline to hit and time to experiment with detailing does stretch my modelling ability and now I find I'm able to scratch build some quite difficult pieces (for me that is) as you might see in the next (boring) update.😁 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"Besides I'm still waiting for the next 'project' to be delivered so until then ......."
-->> 'I'll keep on fiddling about with this one!' 😁 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by robbob (
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🤣🤣......don't you dare Sy😜.
Be patient....just a couple more boring updates then all will be revealed. Besides I'm still waiting for the next 'project' to be delivered so until then .......😉 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Roof Handrail, Mast & Rigging.
2 months ago by Skydive130 (
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Rob, how much longer can you milk this build, get it revealed already or I’ll finish my Shannon before you on purpose! 😂😂😂
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Doug.
Ah.....I see what Geoff was getting at...sorry, my bad ! Thinking about it a zener diode will sort of do the job too, albeit very crude and not too stable. As for the switched radar motor....my choice, and I'm happy with it 😉 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Hi Rob,
Re "I would not really want to wire LED's in series for the sake of the cost of a few resistors ..." I believe Geoff was referring to the radar drive not the LEDs. I've often wondered, with some bemusement, why some folks waste effort and money on gear motors, and above all voltage reducers and RC switches for radar drives. Not to mention wasting an RC channel for the RC switch🙄 The radar on my HMS Hotspur destroyer is driven by the motor from an obsolete linear servo. Found a pair in a local flea market, with curious round 8 pin connectors like a mini DIN plug. So I disconnected the electronics and just ran the motor on a standard 1.5V alkaline C cell. As Geoff suggests, a single AA or AAA cell would also do the job nicely. Runs and runs and runs for yonks and a day 😀 Servo motors are normally rated for 5V. Switching on is by pushing the battery down into it's holder, switch off by pulling it out. Couldn't be simpler or cheaper 😁 Even the battery holder is just a balsa box glued into the keel with two contacts cut from 0.5 mm brass sheet. I really can't see the point of an RC switch for radar. Any self-respecting skipper will have his radars running long before he casts off. And he will want to keep it running until he's once again safely berthed and tied up. So that RC switch could be used for some other function which is not permanently needed as radar is. That's my 'umble opinion, and I'm stuck with it!😁 Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Cash.
I'm pleased that you like what you've read so far...👍😊 There's not much more detail to add now, but all rather intricate 😀. I hope you enjoy reading the rest of my build blog 🤓. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by Cashrc (
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She’s looking good!!! Haven’t read all your posts yet, but I’m very impressed with your lighting work and fittings. Keep it up!!
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Geoff.
I would not really want to wire LED's in series for the sake of the cost of a few resistors as any single LED failure would result in the whole circuit going down and then tracking down the culprit.....a bit like the old Christmas tree lights problem....a nightmare 😱. I tend to design and build with 'good practice' and reparability as a major priority. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by mistyoptic (
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Why not use a single cell, AA or AAA, alternatively the forward voltage drop across a diode is about 0.7v, 3 or 4 in series would drop the voltage to either 2.7v or 2.00v .
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Ha Ha....only 14 Led's and all running off a 6v NiMh auxiliary battery so not a great deal of power required actually.
It does look good when it's all lit up though 😁. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by mturpin013 (
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I assume the power generator will be towed behind Rob?
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2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Sy.
I think Action Electronics make a voltage reducer too but Martin's suggestion might work if you remove the end stops from the gearing. I've never tried what he is suggesting but it's certainly worth a try ! Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Installing the Lighting.
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi JB.
Thank you for the kind words. The neat wiring comes from my telecoms and broadcast engineering background so it feels instinctive to carry that discipline through with things like this. Rob. 👍 Like
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2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Sy,
I have power a radar using a striped down servo. The motor gets controlled by the servo PCB and to regulate the speed just set the pot. using the pot you can also reverse the direction of travel. Sorry to jump in with my size nines Rob. Martin555. 👍 Like
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2 months ago by Skydive130 (
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You and Mike seem to excel at those intricate wiring looms, I take my hat off to the pair of you, stunning !
Can I please pose a question Rob as you seem to know your electrics. On my Shannon lifeboat, I plan to use a tiny motor from a 5G servo to power my radar, simply because I can conceal it in the Furuno radar box below the radar. However, when I tested it on 4.8v, it’s rotation was supersonic, so I would need to power it down to 1-1.5v. Is there such a thing as a tiny voltage reducer I can use inline coming from the 6v battery that I’m going to power the lights from using a action electonics light switch unit. Thank you in advance for any thoughts 👍 👍 Like
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2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Lights are excellent Rob, but I'm afraid the wiring is far too tidy for me! 😂
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Rob, true, a lot of people forget that you're only sticking to paint. It's like I used to say to people building planes, when you join the wings, unless you use f/glass tape a few inches either side of center, it's only the thickness of the balsa sheeting on the wing and the strength of the 2 center ribs (usually balsa) stopping the wing from clapping hands in a quick pull-up.
I usually pin my handrails, bollards etc, especially if they might get used at some stage. In the early days, Graupner used to mould their plastic handrails, fairleads etc with small pins for the same reason. The handrails on my Optimist for eg, had pins which you had to drill holes through the ABS cabin roof for, to secure them. Doubt whether you'd see that much thought going into a kit today, (perhaps only the very expensive ones). JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Missouri.
"Very nice bit of fiddly fabrication" Very fiddly indeed and I have to say that I do find making multiple identical items very tedious indeed. ☹️ I've just finished making the roof ventilators and they were a real test of dexterity and patience 😮 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi JB.
"Good idea pinning the bollards and fairleads Rob" The pins are absolutely necessary JB otherwise the fixing to the deck is only as strong as the bond between the fitting and the layer of paint on the deck. And it's one of many things that would be just as vulnerable that I have added a mechanical fixing in addition to the glue. 😀 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
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Very nice bit of fiddly fabrication - again. I know how tedious it can be to make multiple copies of the same thing.👍
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Nice build Rob,
Very satisfying to make your own fittings. You can build exactly what you need so it looks right, 👍 and it usually costs less 👍👍 even if it takes more time. Something many of us have too much of with the current lockdown🙄 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Good idea pinning the bollards and fairleads Rob, never know when you might want to anchor up or tow something. Bollards look good.
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Martin.
A good tip and worth bearing in mind for the future..thanks 😀👍. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Sy.
Yes, it's very satisfying to make your own. The commercially made ones are very expensive and rarely the right size or scale. Rob PS.. I'm finally having some good success now with the making of the roof ventilatiors 🤗 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Nice work Rob.
When i have made Bollards like that i normally drill through base plate then when i have made the cross piece and uprights, i then fit them to the base plate so that they go through. Make sure they are level then when the glue has dried sand or file flush to the underside of the base plate. Sorry a bit late with this tip. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Bollards & Fairleads
2 months ago by Skydive130 (
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So satisfying making your own Rob, and saves a fortune on what I quite expensive, and that’s if you can even find the right size!
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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I've just had to re-upload all the 'photos of this 'Foghorn & Loudhailer' update 'cos they had mysteriously disappeared.......very odd 🤔.
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Only coz he's got very small hands Rob😂😂
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Pete.
I don't think anyone could beat Martin for detail 😆. Rob 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by Rookysailor (
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Wow! that is small detail Rob, are you trying to beat Martin for the smallest detail?😊😊😊
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Pete.
You're quite right there should be a centre cone inside the flared horn.....and YES there is one 😁 Look carefully at the picture and you'll see it. Now is that detail or is that Detail 😉 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by Rookysailor (
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Great quality modelling yet again Rob, just one question though, should the loudhailer have a piece in the center of the bell? it looks like it on the photo.
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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Thank you Stephen & Mike.
Fortunately I have time on my hands to try these ideas even if I don't have the right tools to accomplish them...and your hands are the best tools you'll ever own. Great news...getting my Covid jab tomorrow....Yay 😀 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Lovely work Rob,
What impresses me even more is the sort of equipment you used to manufacture these parts. Cheers, Stephen. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Nicely engineered Rob, you obviously have bucket loads of patience and perseverance. at the end of the day it's all about keeping your mind and hands busy
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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"Outstanding bodging 👍"
Thank you Graham...I'll take that compliment with the greatest of pride 😂 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
“The foghorn was a convenient starting point to 'bodge' one......I'm good at bodging 😆” If that is a bodge I’m really looking forward to seeing the replacement when you do it properly 😂🤣 Outstanding bodging 👍 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Missouri.
To turn it from styrene rod would probably require a small hobby lathe and the ability and experience to do it properly. Sadly I have neither of the above 😔. The foghorn was a convenient starting point to 'bodge' one......I'm good at bodging 😆 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by Missouri (
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Not much remaining of the foghorn in the making of the loudhailer. Could it have been turned as one piece from a larger diameter plastic?
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Sy.
Thanks for the encouragement 😊👍. I'm just making the roof ventilators at the moment with without much success 😟 You made it look so easy in your Pilots Boat blog...but I'm struggling to make them look half decent.......I shall persevere 😣 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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"Not sure I would have fingers left if it were me working on the parts.Most likely fly out of my fingers and me searching the floor for them not able to get up easily from the floor."
Hi Rick. Been there....done that.......got the kneepads 👍😂 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by Newby7 (
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Not sure I would have fingers left if it were me working on the parts.Most likely fly out of my fingers and me searching the floor for them not able to get up easily from the floor. LOL
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by Skydive130 (
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There you go again, making the awkward look easy Rob, those horns are outstanding once again 👍
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by robbob (
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Thanks Martin.
Converting the the foghorn into the loudhailer was always a bit of a gamble but patience and perseverance paid off. I was fully prepared to scratchbuild one from styrene if it didn't work out. Very pleased with the results though 😁 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Foghorn & Loudhailer
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Rob,
It looks like you have been having a lot of fun there. Great work. RE :- infra-red floodlight. Is it possible that it could be some sort of infra-red Camera array. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Hillro.
Here's the info on the radar motor & gearbox as requested. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by Hillro (
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Hi Rob" can you share details of the radar drive and where to purchase.
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Martin.
That would probably work fine on a fairly large screw thread, 3mm or more, in wood but with such a small screw, 2mm in this case, the cyano would probable just block the hole and prevent the screw from re-threading. A good tip nevertheless 😀👍 Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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I have heard that you can put a few drops of thin Superglue (CA) in the threaded ply wood and let it dry.
It hardens the wood and stops the threads chipping out. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Mike.
There's no treatment on the ply, the screws are set into pilot drilled holes and the fine threads tap themselves quite firmly into the wood. For anything larger I might just do as you suggest. I do have something lined up as a next project but there's been some delays in the production prototype so I'm just taking my time finishing off this boat until then. Not too much more to do now, the roof ventilators need to be finished off (using Sy's design)...then I need to make an anchor, roof horn and loudhailer and then that about it. Enough to keep me busy for a while 😀. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Nice touch Rob, Did you treat the thread in the ply with wood hardener? Its a good idea if you ever need to take the screws out it keeps the integrity of the thread in tact.
Nearing completion - What's next? 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by Newby7 (
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I do enjoy the detail.Like others have said can't wait to see the finished work.
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by Skydive130 (
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Looks fantastic Rob, another step closer to the final reveal ......👍👍👍
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by Skydive130 (
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Me too Martin, it’s been superb 👍
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💬 Re: Fitting the Radar Assembly
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Rob,
It is a shame that this build is coming to an end. I have toughly enjoyed it so far. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Boat Hooks
3 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Mike.
No I haven't borrowed them from my other boats, at seven quid for a set they're not worth scratching or scrounging 😀. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Boat Hooks
3 months ago by mturpin013 (
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I hope your crash tender isn't without boat hooks.🤔
I assume you've made some more😜 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Boat Hooks
3 months ago by Skydive130 (
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Another fine teaser Rob, that final reveal can’t be too far away! The wait is killing me! 😂😂😂
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💬 Re: The Boat Hooks
3 months ago by Newby7 (
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Wow .Wonderful detail.
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💬 Re: The Boat Hooks
3 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Julio.
"Could I work out the details of my next job in your own way? ... your fault ..." I think perhaps this is the boat that you have plans to build ? 😉 A free plan that came with Le Modele Reduit De Bataux magazine, the French equivalent of the UK Model Boats Magazine it seems. Perhaps by model has been your motivation 👍😀 Kind Regards. Robbob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Boat Hooks
3 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Rob,
I agree with Graham 100%. Great work. Martin555. 👍 Like
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3 months ago by Julio (
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Really, an exquisite and very motivating job.
Congratulations I wanted to ask you a question: Could I work out the details of my next job in your own way? ... your fault ... 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Boat Hooks
3 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
Love all the little details. They add so much to the look of the completed model. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Windscreen Wipers...update.
3 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Sy.
I'm pleased that you approve 👍😊. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: The Windscreen Wipers...update.
3 months ago by Skydive130 (
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The difference is there to see Rob, looking like those wipers would sweep now 👍👍
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