Contacting peterd in Australia

Robert Goodwin my email address is dodgessharks@msn.com .

46 minutes ago by 🇦🇺 dodgessharks ( Recruit)

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nimih battery

can you link two 5000 batteries together or is it better to go for 9ah its running a 750 brushed motor with a 320 amp speed controller

5 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Stephen T ( Captain)

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Question of the Day?

5 hours ago by 🇬🇧 SouthportPat ( Commodore)

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Bluebird

It would be nice if the Bluebird had been mechanically “sorted” before it went to London Ed. I think the two parties concerned should start to work together and stop fighting a war that neither can win without the other. Bob.

6 hours ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling

Looking really good lot of work gone into that Philuk👍

9 hours ago by 🇬🇧 PhilH ( Lieutenant)

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Our fellow Model-Boats contributor is ill

Ronald: How could I send him a note? Can you send me his link? Thanks. 😎

15 hours ago by 🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)

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Bluebird of Chelsea

Ref.Bluebird of Chelsea.The photo of Bluebird on your club page is not the original Bluebird.its a recent arrival at Chelsea..The original is a Gentlemans pre war motor yacht.Very different from your photo.S.Strickland

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 StephenS3 ( Recruit)

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Model Expo/Seguin tug 1:32 scale

Thanks, Chugalone, I do love that boat, especially the Walking Beam Steam engine that the original had. I have been to Lake Winnipesaukee, many times and can only imagine her plying the waters. I'm sure with your skills you would have no trouble building her. Check out River Rat's Blog as he also built her, He did a great job! I also added another picture and a video to Mt Washington in my Harbor Trev

1 day ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)

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Model Expo Prototypes "Mighty Might".

Marty: There’s no need to apologize. It was simply a misspelling, and I took your correction in that spirit. As Scripture says: ‘The taking of offense rests in the bosom of fools.’ — Ecclesiastes 7:9.” 😎

2 days ago by 🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)

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TVR1A Steam Engine.

Hi Mike, I have tried to take a couple of photos of the widening of the transmission tunnel come keel, to suit the drive chain and prop shaft sprocket. Please be warned that the hull is very thin, and it is a fibre glass repair job, good luck with that, it is worth the effort in the end, and I couldn't see any other way of sorting this problem. Regards, Gary.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 GaryLC ( Captain)

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No motor coupling

My last motorcycles were all trials bikes that I enjoyed running with my sons most Sundays at our local Back Cowm Quarry (the home of the world trials championship when they run the British round). This is a superb facility for playing around on a trails bike, and the vast area was also used for 4x4 trials, Enduros and other off-road motor sports with plenty of space for every one to pay for a day at a time to use. At first we had old, and then later new Montessa Cota two strokes but we also bought a pair of the Honda Montessa four-strokes when they came out. I already had a Sherco 175 to use when I was on my own as it was much lighter weight for an oldie to muscle around and recover when needed….and to be honest, it was by far the easier bike to rise! We also had a pair of classic Honda 250 trials bikes that I loved, but all these bikes and associated kit had to go when we retired as our unit had to be cleared-out so it could be rented to a tenant to help our pensions. It was probably the right time to quit as falling off hurts a lot more as you get older, and injuries seem to take much longer to mend…… Bob.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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Model Expo/Nauticurso Pesqueiro 1:32 Scale

Some fine chug! Excellent detailing.A well used weather beaten version would make an interesting build.

2 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Captain)

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And Now For Something Completely Different

King Tiger and Tiger 11. The first r/c model tank that I can ever remember was when Tamiya brought out their model of the Sherman. This what started my interest in r/c tanks. Tamiya were always slow to release new models, but when they did,I usually built them, but sadly - very few ever had any pictures taken of them. I have just found these of my King Tiger in its “ambush” paint scheme to show alongside the Tiger 1 that I painted to accompany it. No pictures were taken of these tanks after the final detailing and weathering had been completed, but the airbrush work was more or less done. Bob.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required

Hi Hermione, I'm glad I could be of help and, above all, that you had the patience to read old threads with already-existing information (many don't have the patience to do so). This doesn't mean you can't ask any questions at any time; it's always a pleasure to answer. I realize it will be a long process, but it's best to do it well and slowly. From what I see in the photo, this model is not only large but could be very valuable. In any case, you can add to it as you wish. I've resumed modeling after years of inactivity. Many jobs were interrupted and then resumed for long periods of time.

2 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

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Sprite

Hi Chris - regarding the oilers. They are available in 5 (?) different diameters to fit a variety of prop shaft tube sizes. The sizes are colour coded (anodised in different colours depending on the diameter of the tube it has to fit). I even found one to fit the small 4mm stainless steel propshafts from J.Perkins that I have used on my Remora. These are quite skinny prop-shafts so I was surprised to find that a collar had been made to fit them as I have not seen any others as thin as them. They are not expensive so I have one of each size to check-fit against any tube I have before fitting it. Bob.

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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Now I'm going crazy.

I'll submit Chapter 1 later. something isn't working.🤔

3 days ago by 🇩🇪 Wolle ( Commodore)

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Dutch sailing barge

A satisfactory test Andy, very important, the model performs very well in the water.

3 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

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Than You

Amen my Brothers! Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! 👍😊

3 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

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Mixer connections

I think that with esc's connected the inertia of the motors will eliminate the 'notches'. Roy

3 days ago by 🇬🇧 roycv ( Admiral)

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Juanita inverted ventilation pipes

I agree with you, Chugalone! You're a true artist! Multifaceted, to boot. I admire you. Imagination and creativity are excellent resources for model making. I enjoyed drawing, using Indian ink with 0.2 nibs, but I'm not good at painting. As for the Juanita, I'll wait for the water tests. I asked because it's a problem that has plagued many modelers and isn't the easiest to solve, but I think something can be done.

5 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

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Early Radio Control Experiences

Meccano/Mamod one. I've not seen the Meccano vertical boiler.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 ColinJ2 ( Master Seaman)

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Surpass ESC Problem?

I programmed the Surpass 150A ESC this evening using the Rocket RC program card that I placed inside the hull of the Sea Commander. No instructions about how to connect the card comes with the card, but it is simply connected to the lead from the ESC to the receiver. Just pull the plug out of the receiver, plug it into the program card and switch the power on. The program card has the functions printed on the case so it is easy to choose any function that you want to alter or set. My main reason for buying it was to stop the ESC draining the LiPo battery and this was easily done. Most of the other functions such as drag brake, brake force, boost timing and turbo timing are for the car racers as they are not needed on a model boat. Bob.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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Post-Scotland inspiration

This outer Island supply vessel also carries the local missionary who has been a friend to many. His vessel is the good boat GRACE.

6 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

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Need help identifying

Brass should only be used if the boiler is low pressure, less than 30psi, and less than 3” in diameter. The brass will degrade over time. The best material for small boilers is copper a with silver soldered joints. Larger boilers that are structural, as in traction engines are normally steel. Tried to find my book on boiler rules but cannot find it at the moment.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 EdW ( Captain)

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Round Bumpers

Ron ALIEXPRESS has 16mm rubber or silicon balls, black or white. Delivered price about $1 each (10, up to 50 quantity). You would have to add your own colour and line & attachment. All i can think of right now

6 days ago by 🇨🇦 RossM ( Captain)

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Graupner Wiesel

Great stuff Guys!!!!! I love this inspiration first thing in the morning. ❤️ You got this Dave! Will follow for sure!!!!! 👍😉

7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

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Tools

Hi Ed, I used to use one of those digital angle gauges quite a lot before I sold my milling machine. They are very simple to use and work very well....but small enough to loose in an untidy workshop(shed) like mine ! 🤣 Bob.

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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Help Please Graupner 2351 Navy Sound Module

Guten Morgen Bruce, Found the manual (in German) on RC Groups site. First off- Lead #2 is labelled 'Blitzerausgang' = Flasher output. Seems to be intended for a flashing light, i.e. police or emergency service boat. Probably a mini light bulb back then as LEDs were still exotica and expensive. It has nothing to do with RPM variation of the diesel sound. So not needed unless you want to go flashing😮🙈 Unfortunately there is absolutely no reference to Lead 2 in the manual!🤔 "Should the sound of the RPM speed up when you advance the throttle?" Yes😉 The module takes it's input for this directly from the terminals of the motor, i.e. voltage being applied via the ESC. So you need a mating connector for lead 3 wired to the motor - brushed only I suspect. Polarity is not important - logical since the motor can run both forward and backward.😉 "adjustment switches" these are actually adjustment potentiometers, variable resistors (known as pots). Diesel Drehzahl (RPM) - is used to set the diesel sound RPM to your taste when the motor is running full chat on a bench test. Diesel Lautstarke (volume) - is used to set the max volume of the diesel sound. Gesamt-lautstarke (total volume) - is used to set the total output volume , i.e. when all available sounds (diesel, horn, ship's bell, wave slap🤔) are in use. NOTE: there are warnings about setting this too high as it risks damage to loudspeaker and/or the module amplifier. More about that later. For now; you need a minimum 4Watt loudspeaker. Have looked at the module specs ... but more tomorrow as it's now 2am here and I'm starting to nod off😴💤💤 Cheers, Doug😎 https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/thumbgallery.php?t=1771514&do=threadgallery&type=img&group=none&starter=no

8 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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Laughing Whale Friendship Sloop Scale 1:12

Chug!!!!!! What a gorgeous Cat Boat! That's what we call "museum scale" around here. 😉 My dad's boat was built from a long discontinued large scale Midwest kit. It is about 40" long. The current Midwest smack kit is about 15" long and can be had through Amazon or Micro-Mark I think. I also have a wonderful old book, "Friendship Sloops" by Roger Duncan. International Marine Publishing Company 1985. It's a must have for the Sloop/Smack fan. 👍 https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Sloops-Roger-Duncan/dp/0877421722/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VDVOG0NCD7Z3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t54USs6MvLjsmznrPCkDAQ4Ig2c_quxaNXWp9gl09SI.ROnWiMFVVYird58EDtoHfNAPhJMH9q8JT8FY0zhIXUo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Friendship+Sloops+by+Roger+Duncan&qid=1763853027&sprefix=friendship+sloops+by+roger+duncan%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1

8 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

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Black Friday deals

Has anyone here used the ultrasonic hobby knifes? I have been bombarded with advertisements for them lately.

8 days ago by 🇺🇸 algon ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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