Re: Is it that far away

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“@ColRay. Yes, I totally agree, one can't go rushing into these things at my time of life. So having had plenty of time to think about it you need to deliver.…”

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1 month ago by GaryLC

Re: An event was held at Mel Lastman Park

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“@steamboatmodel Hi Are you a member of Metro Marine Modellers? This event has been on the club website calendar for months. The ScaleCaptain expects people t…”

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1 month ago by Ronald

Re: Modav Fairey Huntsman

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“@ChrisF ah, got it. Thanks Chris”

30 posts 44 likes

1 month ago by Jimbo09

Re: Dumas Brooklyn Tug

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“Did I post this early? It was sailing this past Sunday at our meet. A RTR heavy plastic Brooklyn Tug. Not much for ballast and certainly not scale running as…”

25 posts 83 likes

1 month ago by Ronald

Re: How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond

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“Here's a quick and easy stabilizer. It's a stick with a couple of cable straps fastened to it. My transport cradles are just saddles connected by dowels and …”

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1 month ago by Black Shoe

Re: Rescue Equipment

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“@chugalone100 Perhaps one should "drain the swamp" before launching....”

37 posts 141 likes

1 month ago by ToraDog

Visby-class corvette "HSwMS HELSINGBORG (K32)"

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“+Let's step away from sailing ships for a moment.+ Good evening to all modelers, especially those passionate about modern warships. I hope you enjoy these ph…”

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1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

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“here is anouther https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-scale-1-48-director-class-paddle-tug-suitable-for-radio-control Here is th…”

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1 month ago by bruce1946

Re: The brig Tre Kronor

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“Thanks, Col; unfortunately, there aren't any close-up details like the ones I was able to capture on the *Amerigo Vespucci*.”

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1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

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“chugalone Very nice Col”

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1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

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“jumpugly Amity is one of the local landmarks I drive past it every day on my way into Albany. It looks so real in every way . Don't be fooled the Amity on Pr…”

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1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Bloated LiPo

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“@Fishercat Hi Fishercat, Thanks for sharing your experiences with LiFePO batteries. I am very interested in this technology; it is new to me, and I have no d…”

71 posts 140 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Propeller question

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“Peter The CAD files I'm using are based on the Puffer Vic56. Oh and by the way VIC and myself share the same birthday year both a very young 83 Col”

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1 month ago by ColRay

Re: Danish sailing vessels with a gaff rig and one or two masts.

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“@AlessandroSPQR You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collecti…”

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1 month ago by RossM

Re: New toy / tool ?

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“Julian I'm very accident-prone it all started in 1948 while on my first zoo visit was bitten by a Galapagos Tortoise since the I have lost count . Ended up i…”

6 posts 29 likes

1 month ago by ColRay

Re: 3D Printed Khalilah Superyacht

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“It's models like that, that strengthen the argument for 3D printing as a method for building models. I'm not a great fan of 3D printed models that could be e…”

8 posts 38 likes

1 month ago by ChrisF

Lionheart steam Turbine Boat

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“Lionheart Steam Turbine Boat I have just purchased a model steam boat after seeing it on marketplace with the idea at some point of putting a steam plant in …”

1 post 11 likes

1 month ago by markm2

Re: Perkasa MTB in metal

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“@ChrisF True, Chris—outstanding!”

8 posts 10 likes

1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: FIRE

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“@zooma Hi Bob, I completely agree with you regarding the use of fuses.”

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1 month ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: At a standstill and 'Board'

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“@Ronald. Hi Ronald, I bought the lot in one go as the price was quite reasonable around five years ago. I am pretty sure I still have bags full of white meta…”

13 posts 49 likes

2 months ago by GaryLC

Eze-Kote vs a WBPU

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“Would someone please explain why they are using Eze-Kote instead the standard polyurethane found at a hardware or lumber store? From what I’ve seen Eze-Kote …”

1 post 6 likes

2 months ago by Ronald

Re: Miss Circus Circus

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“@EdW okay thanks very much Regards Pete”

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2 months ago by Ticker

Re: This could be interesting

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“@Ronald Hi Ron. You’re absolutely right. Blackshoe’s work is that of a fine craftsman. He’s a friend of mine who I first met at a fun sail in Kennebunk, Me. …”

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2 months ago by Chum444

Re: Steam Drifter KY251 Violet

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“@RNinMunich Thanks very much Doug although I have seen most of the items you linked me to. The auction at Tennants was my actual model ,estimated to sell for…”

8 posts 28 likes

2 months ago by markm2

Classic Boat RC / 3DP Cornish Polperro Gaffer

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“I came across a project by Mr. Tony Hussey, a British boat builder based in Portugal, who does classic sail modeling. Currently working on a 3d printed Corni…”

1 post 8 likes

2 months ago by Chuck

Re: Detachable deck

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“Lew that's a beaut m looking ship Col”

13 posts 39 likes

2 months ago by ColRay

Re: Was it really Albany's dark past

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“A very sad Cheynes II shipwreck lies on a sandbank in Princess Royal Harbour near Albany's former quarantine station. Arty photo taken about five years ago o…”

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2 months ago by ColRay

Re: 'Question' Arduino mini servo

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“Hi yes I did a search on one of our excellent on-line shops, Howes of Oxford. so a direct comparison on reference numbers. Roy”

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2 months ago by roycv

Re: I want plans for a MV11 Marine drone

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“You could knock that between a late lunch and early tea break! But then of course there is a big bang at the end! Does the radio gear go up suddenly, before …”

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2 months ago by roycv

Re: In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo

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“@jumpugly Morning. The motors are Graupner Speed 400’s running through 3:1 gear reducers. The transmitter is a Taranis QX 7 with a Taranis receiver. Two esc’…”

15 posts 48 likes

2 months ago by Chum444