Round Bumpers

5/8”diameter

2 minutes ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

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TVR1A Steam Engine.

I have finally managed to make a little progress on the building front, of what eventually will be an open steam launch. If anyone out there in the ether is struggling with the problem of fitting the forward and reverse servo. This set up works really well, mind it did take a little while to perfect, using a standard size servo wrapped in a full metal jacket of aluminium. As per the photos, which also show the 6mm steel chain, as the prop-shaft and crank-shaft are on different levels.

15 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 GaryLC ( Captain)

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Need help identifying

Hard to say what the reason was for his material choice. Maybe just the materials he had available to him at work. I believe from the quality of the D10 he built along with the boiler that he was a good machinist. But maybe just not a "model engineer".

15 minutes ago by 🇺🇸 algon ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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And Now For Something Completely Different

Chieftain Mark 3. My Chieftain is a HAYA model that was bought as an RTR, but this only means that it would drive when it was delivered. The paint was incorrect and incomplete and it needed to be airbrushed in the correct colours dependent on the time period and theatre to be replicated. The main gun barrel needed to have some lagging added to look "right" and I have used thin cable ties to replicate the individual straps (after I lagged it) until I have time to make some more authentic ones with cast clamps etc - but they give the right effect - especially when the tank is being driven and not being given a close-up inspection. The tracks are metal with authentic rubber pads inset in them as used to protect the tarmac roads that the regular metal tracks would churn-up! I also have a set of authentic moulded tracks that actually run better and when weathered they really look good. Lots of extra individual detail can be added to replicate any individual tank and convert it to any particular mark, so although it would be possible just to buy and run one of these (sadly not currently available) most owners that I know who have bought these expensive models have been serious enough to do a lot of extra work on them, so no two are likely to be exactly the same as each other. I also have another Chieftain that I have not shown here yet that I have converted and painted to replicate a Mk5 variant in the BATUS colour scheme, and I have an appliqué armour set to convert my first Chieftain to a Mk 10 at some time in the future. 1/16 scale r/c Model tanks are seldom ever "finished" but always remain a "work in progress" that need constant maintenance and rebuilds to keep them "battle worthy" but (like a lot of model boats) - many remain box standard and are kept at home and are not allowed to actually get wet and dirty! My tanks are all driven and run as often as possible (like my Classic Model Power Boats) and are most definitely NOT shelf queens.....so they will never be pristine or look like they just left the factory. Bob.

16 minutes ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Rear Admiral)

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No motor coupling

Having read all of the posted answers to this some what strange proposal it does beg the question why. Stick to the the tried and proven method and use some sort of a coupling. My personal proffered method is to use an uncoupled coupling as per the photos. Or in some cases where prop shaft and engine are on different levels a steel chain and sprockets. Regards, Gary.

3 hours ago by 🇬🇧 GaryLC ( 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!!!!! 👍😉

6 hours ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)

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Sprite

Hi Ed, Yes, I used to use round blades in my fretsaw and coping saw frames quite a bit and being able to cut in any direction is very handy. I think they used to be called Abrafiles ? The blades that I am using in my Hegnar fret saw are very thin and have very fine teeth that cut like a hot knife through butter (but a lot slower!), and even when cutting with these blades the plywood surface can chip lumps off of the top surface layer of the laminate. I don't think round fret saw blades would help to stop the "surface chipping" on the plywood that I am currently using, I think the wood is poor quality and badly laminated and that is the problem rather than the way it is being cut, but I will see if any are made to fit the Hegnar as they are such a useful blade to have. Bob.

7 hours ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Rear 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) 🤣 Bob.

8 hours ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Rear Admiral)

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Question of the Day?

10 hours ago by 🇬🇧 EdW ( Commander)

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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required

Thank you very much Alessandro! I very much appreciate the time you have taken to find good information for me. I will look through the links carefully! (probably next week) Thanks again👍

19 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Hermione ( Able Seaman)

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Early Radio Control Experiences

That looks really nice Roy - I have not seen one of those before - and your bearing repair will keep it running for some time to come. I have not been able to find any 1/16" Paxolin anywhere online yet - the thinnest listed is 3mm, (which would be OK) but that is mostly out of stock everywhere too. The search is far from over, but my initial findings are that it is not going to be quite as easy to buy some Paxolin as I had hoped it would be. I have also checked under the brand name Tufnol but again, the thin sizes are proving a little illusive. When I was a young lad Paxolin was very cheap and plentiful and was used for circuit boards (and even flat plate engine mounts for control line aircraft) etc. Now it is getting harder to find and is more expensive! Bob.

1 day ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Rear 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

2 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

2 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.

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

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Building the Rapier

Thanks matey, l have a couple of 540 motors, the plans show for single prop...l assume surface piecing....as l said from a dolls house background so need people like you giving me sound advice. Will start the build in a couple of weeks so want to go in with sound advice.....

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 Millwall Steve ( Recruit)

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Bumpers

Does anyone have a source for Round bumpers? I’m am trying to make them but not exactly getting the shape. Ron

2 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

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Dutch sailing barge

That's a fine and interesting model Andy. particularly interesting for me as it has some general similarities to my Fairey Fisherman build and that is powered by motor and sail. Chris

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Rear Admiral)

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Robbe Atlantis

I am seeking plans and a manual for the Robbe Atlantis A PDF sent to me in the USA. Please Help

3 days ago by 🇺🇸 Hsailer ( Recruit)

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How do you create the coiled ropes?

Thank You for your kind words Alessandro. 😎

3 days ago by 🇺🇸 chugalone100 ( Lieutenant)

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Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US

Jumpugly, I'm glad to hear you have Italian roots (as does Ed). How wonderful! Have you ever visited Naples or Monreale (and therefore Palermo?) They're beautiful cities full of art. Naples and Palermo need no introduction, but Monreale will amaze you if you've never been there; its cathedral is of great historical and artistic importance.

3 days ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Fleet Admiral)

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120 years of modelboat history

Gentlemen our facebooksite www.kmyca.be start looking early in the morning otherwise you will not be able to go to bed at a decent time

6 days ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Rear Admiral)

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Mixer connections

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005007912352761.html This is a link to an image of your device showing connection details. Hope it helps. I would have posted the image but it won't load here due to image type.

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 ColinJ2 ( Leading Seaman)

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Converting floor models?

Hello everyone, I actually wanted to report on the work yesterday, but the painter is busy in our basement. First the walls, then the entire floor. During the last renovation, when geothermal probes and a solar system were installed on the roof and a new elevator was installed, certain rooms were needed as storage space for materials. The short version of my report: I can't get into my little workshop... and it will stay that way until the end of the week! What that means for a hobbyist like me is obvious! But now to the freighter... The biggest problem is the deck metal construction and re-drilling the hole for the drive shaft. I think I'll use a movable shaft here. I'm still totally unsure how I'm going to split the deck, as there is a full frame installed every 8 cm (3.15 inches). 🙈🙈🙈 Does anyone have a better idea? Tips are very welcome! I'll let you know when I can go back downstairs! Yours, Michel-C. PS: Attached two picture of me in a relaxed pose.

7 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)

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Boat Sounds

Hello all, I haven't been able to use my computer until recently, so thanks to all of you who replied to my query about boat sounds. Best wishes Tim

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 tim morland ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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I Hate Painting!

LF - just seen your comment! 😆 Unfortunately not, as it's quite big and not central. On one of my other builds I do have a small defect in the deck planking and I am going to put a deck fitting there.

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisF ( Rear Admiral)

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Nigel Trafford-Jones

Hi Zippy, he is on LinkedIn but don’t know if he is active. If you want me to I will give him a negative write up on LinkedIn and see if that jolts him to contact you. Ed

9 days ago by 🇬🇧 EdW ( Commander)

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Sailing barge sails

Rick It appears that in this photo there is a ruler of sorts? Using it along with the fill size ruler, measure the following: Foot Head Luff Leach Send a photo of this when done. Ron

10 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald ( Fleet Admiral)

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Motor Mounts

I generally 3D design and print my own motor mounts, servo mounts and most everything that goes inside the hull. The photos are my Graupner "Dusseldorf" fireboat under complete rebuild (if I can get back to it). Even if you buy motor mounts you still need to fasten them to something. This method (3D work) is easier for me. Temporarily hold the motor(s) in place, take measurements, then make the mounts. Lew

10 days ago by 🇺🇸 LewZ ( Vice Admiral)

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Double Jointed Universal Couplings

Have you tried TEMU as they are really good with both quality (check any referrals on the products) and delivery, certainly to New Zealand. Cheers Ian

11 days ago by 🇳🇿 IanL1 ( Midshipman)

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Animal and nature photos to enjoy.

Incredible, what a spectacle! Thanks for sharing.

12 days ago by 🇩🇪 Wolle ( Commodore)

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