decals

I use Paint Shop Pro to design my decals. If you want white or any light color in the decal you have to use white decal paper. This does not allow the background to show through, requiring some trimming if necessary. Black and dark colors you can use clear that also lets the background show through. Lew

51 minutes ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ ( Vice Admiral)

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HiTech Winch Drum

Seems strange that other builds just call for a sail winch, why should this one be any different? Found this photo from someones' build and you can see that the central ridge is in place. He mentions that it uses a loop system for operating the sails, is this what your instructions call for? It's a big model and the force from the sails will be large, which Hitec servo do you have as they do a bigger, more powerful one?

3 hours ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Vice Admiral)

RC & Electrics

Decent quality BRASS FITTINGS.

Try Deans Marine the are very good.

4 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DenisA ( Leading Seaman)

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OUR NEXT PROJECTS

Wolle, That sounds like quite a project! The Wotan may be a “small restoration” in your words, but that’s a big model to bring back to life. 😄 Please keep us informed throughout the restoration … I’d really enjoy seeing the progress and all the details along the way. Looking forward to it! 😎

4 hours ago by 🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Captain)

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Model exhibition in Goes NL

Hermank, Great show — absolutely brilliant. Many thanks for sharing the videos and photos from the R/C event. It’s much appreciated. For those of us who couldn’t be there, it’s the next best thing. 😎

6 hours ago by 🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Captain)

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KD Perkasa Class Drawings.

I am just finishing the slec perkassa,I did build the caldercraft perkassa many years ago powered by two 600s to a single prop and a bob esc ,I hope that this one goes as good as the original.May post photo's when finished.

7 hours ago by 🇬🇧 DenisA ( Leading Seaman)

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Sprite

Sprite Plus Prototype. I started to sand the end profiles of the deck edge chine rails and spray rails where they ended (and over-lapped slightly) onto the balsa wood laminated "nose cone". This was not quite as easy as I expected it to be, because I was a little wary about sanding a hardwood strip end when it was a glued on to a comparatively soft balsa wood nose. A couple of layers of masking tape were placed on the balsa wood so I could protect it from being touched by the Perma Grit sanding block. When the cutting edge touched the masking tape it made a distinctive sound to alert me that I was getting a bit too close for comfort. I think with a little bit of filler to complete the fairing-in of these chine strip ends it will look OK. While I was out in the workshop(shed), I cut and fitted the final small section of deck skinning to cover the last open area of the hull, so all the decking is now fitted. When the glue drys I can cut-off the selvage edge that I have left over transom so the hull will be ready to be prepped for final finishing. The length of the hull on this prototype has worked-out at being 30 5/8" overall. Bob.

9 hours ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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Upcoming Projects

Low-cost option is a ZippKits SPRINGER tug from Florida. Complete for around US$100 or so, not a huge loss if something drastic happens Easy to assemble

14 hours ago by 🇨🇦 RodC ( Lieutenant Commander)

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Question of the Day?

Nearly went for the longest answer as it seemed to easy and thought thete was a catch Philuk👍

17 hours ago by 🇬🇧 PhilH ( Lieutenant Commander)

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My next challenge

This particular Ville does operate out of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. I have only placed the lights as given by the owner who stated I have displayed them correctly. It is interesting that the Beamsville operates out of Tofino and tows along the Pacific Ocean and the inner water ways along the coast. They are not required to display the Red/White/Red lights.

24 hours ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

How to secure acccess deck covers /hatches

Bill is the Blu Tack you are referring to the same as this shown? Key details regarding Blu Tack and water: Water-Resistant Properties: It is a non-soluble, synthetic rubber compound that can withstand exposure to moisture without breaking down immediately. Best Use Case: While water-resistant, it is designed for, and performs best on, clean, dry surfaces. Limitations: While it resists water, it is not designed to be a permanent, fully submersible waterproof sealant, but rather a reusable adhesive for holding items in place, even in damp environments. Composition: It is denser than water and is non-toxic. Wikipedia Wikipedia +4 Note: Some product listings may specify it is not for high-moisture/submerged applications, but for general, daily, non-porous applications. Bostik

1 day ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

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two or one

A couple of days ago "Chugalone100" asked, "In a twin-motor arrangement, is a throttle mixer required to properly coordinate differential thrust control, or can this be managed directly through transmitter programming?" For many years the connection between the radio receiver and the servo, or motor controller has had three wires, these are conventionally coloured black for the 0 volts line, red for the nominally 5v line and white for the pulse. This is the way my torpedo boat destroyer is configured. The white wires for the two 'up-down' sticks are connected to a single pole double throw microswitch, one channel to the normally closed contact and the other to the normally open contact. The common is connected to the starboard motor controller, the left stick is also connected to the port motor controller. A servo connected to any other channel operates the microswitch. So in one position of the microswitch the motor controls are connected and both motors are controlled by the left stick. In the other servo position the two motors operate independently. The rudder is operated conventionally by the right stick left-right. The two extra proportional channels on my FlySky FS-I6 rotate the forward gun and the torpedo tubes. My USS Melvin (Lindberg kit) has a different system. Up-down on the left stick controls the power to both motors, left-right on the left stick controls the balance between them. So I stop both motors and put the stick over one motor will run ahead and the other astern. The motor control is a home designed and home built job. I built the USS Melvin in 1979 when I was home on leave from the British Merchant Navy. Since the only fault has been a failure of one power transistor. I normally run the USS Melvin on my 4 channel Futaba transmitter but sometimes on either of my 6 channel Futaba transmitters. There are other ways of doing it.

2 days ago by 🇺🇸 VictorC ( Able Seaman)

RC & Electrics

RESTORING MODELS

Trev The Gatling gun parts were supplied by Model Expo. Here is a link: https://www.modelexpo-online.com/products/guns-of-history-ms4010-civil-war-gatling-gun-1-16-scale 😎

3 days ago by 🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Captain)

Hobby Chit Chat

LesRo Javelin (2).

Super Rapier. As a matter of interest, a friend of mine on another model boat forum described my Super Rapier design update as a "floating gin palace" - so presumably he thought it looked a bit "swanky". My aim was to try to update the superstructure to look a little better "suited" to the excellent hull shape that works so well as this "pointed hull" design is now quite a current shape on many of the upmarket power boats Bob.

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Vice Admiral)

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Testing LED diodes

Hello Mates, Just adding my two cents, In my some of my boats that have multiple LED lights (Mt Washington, Seguin) I use boards that step down the voltage. The reason being multiple lights can be powered from one source. if they are of the same voltage. On my HO train layout, I use boards as I have multiple lights. some boards have three voltage outlets. Some of the boards are adjustable so I can control the output, as in my carnival rides. The railroad passenger cars that I have installed LED lighting in, I have used resistors because of their cost and size. I do admit that I have limited knowledge on the subject, although I do find it fascinating. Trev

4 days ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)

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Why do we still use Knots Go Question for todays Question

🌊 Why “knots” exist at all Before engines, sailors measured speed using a log line: A rope with knots tied at regular intervals A wooden board (the “log”) tossed over the stern Sailors counted how many knots passed through their hands in a set time Each knot represented one nautical mile per hour. The name stuck — and the unit turned out to be extremely practical.

6 days ago by 🇨🇦 GARTH ( Commodore)

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Sailing at Madrid

WOW — that Guardia Civil model is loaded with details! That’s what I call a meticulous modeler 😎

6 days ago by 🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Captain)

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construction Boat Mr Kim film fifth element

There's certainly some detail work in that!

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Vice Admiral)

RC & Electrics

Faulty Spektrum TX

Thanks RogerA1, I rang and got the correct email address (support@logicrc.com - but had a reply from spektrum@logicrc.com) with the following reply: Hi Eric I would say with out seeing the radio it’s a main board issue the issue there is if it is the boards are no longer available so would be unable to fix. You are welcome to send in the radio for investigation Regards John Norris Logic RC www.logicrc.com That’s that then! Being sold for spare or repairs! Thank you all.. Eric

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

RC & Electrics

Crosby Model & Hobby Show

I was only thinking this morning that I must find the date for this. I really enjoyed last year's show. 👍

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)

Is this site running slow?

One thing that is still happening is that topics are still very slow to open if at all if trying to access via Trending Topics. Not a biggie as can be started via the relevant heading e.g. Build Blogs.

9 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Vice Admiral)

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Current project

Hi Ron thanks for sharing great looking models. I have just ordered the Jim Pottinger book Fishing boats of Scotland. I found contacting the Scottish Fisheries museum very helpful and friendly. I think it needs to get on my Bucket List! All the best Roy

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 roycv ( Fleet Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

Clinker Style kit

I did break a couple though when I caught them with my hand, was able to glue the back together. It was a very satisfying build, well designed kit and all goes together nicely. Full instructions are at the bottom of the webpage linked below. He’s sold all 100 first run of Seagulls, they all went in 3 or 4 days. https://www.clydemodeldockyard.com/shop/p/clinker-boat-model-kit

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 neilw ( Lieutenant Commander)

Hobby Chit Chat

My Saint Pierre Dory has improved lights

Continuing to work with those LED lights, I tried snipping several from a line of lights that are waterproof. Once scrapping the coating off, the positive and negative wires were identified and marked. Using three of these micro lights, they were installed to the roof of the wheelhouse, adding an amber coating, a 470R in the line, it looks much better. The small spotlight was replaced with a taller better beam. Keeping the tiny nav lights on a pair of AA batteries which work very well. The LED lights are wired in to use the BEC.

11 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

Hobby Chit Chat

The tools/equipment of the ship modeler.

Guys, I chose the Proxxon, thanks to everyone who gave me advice and information.

11 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

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CA Glue Type

I bought a pack of 100 of those spouts, they work fantastically and prevent the cyno from drying out

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 EdW ( Captain)

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Prostates! Get a blood test.

Good to hear it was found in time Luckyduck. We men tend to be a dismissive of illness but from my own experience, prostate cancer can creep up on you. Success rates, if found early enough, are well in excess of 90% I understand, but vary from case to case. Please don't take a chance and end up being a statistic.

12 days ago by 🇬🇧 Razor1955 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

Non-Hobby Chat

Scratch built paddle boat project for sale.

Scratch built paddle boat project for sale. This is a project that I received from a friend and cannot complete this as I have to many other projects. Many hours went into this project with research and building as it needs to be completed. The hull is 42 inches long and the beam is 12 ¾ inches wide. The hull is plank on frame and has been fiberglass. There is a 12-volt electric motor that has been geared down (with a cogged belt) that connects to the two arms that would move the paddles. The paddle wheel has not been made so you would have to make it. There are a bunch of drawings and info on these types of boats, so the research has been done. The cabins are almost complete and there is a cardboard template to make the deck/roof between the two cabins. Price for this boat project is $165.00 Pick up only/delivered within 50 miles, location Northern NJ USA

12 days ago by 🇺🇸 RonH ( Warrant Officer)

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prop question

Glad you’ve solved the problem. Now we’re ready to see some in-water photos.👍 BTW, I would also put one drop of blue Locktite on the shaft. Once, I neglected to do that & lost a R.H. prop while backing down even though the prop was tightly screwed to the shaft. Duhh!

17 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Commodore)

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KEITH BRAGG- PILOT 20 KIT

A challenge for someone 👍

18 days ago by 🇬🇧 ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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