💬 Re: AIRBOAT, GETTING BACK TO IT (SOME IMPROVEMENTS)
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Jb,
Definitely looks more controllable, you may have tamed the beast at last or she is saving up a little surprise that she will give to you latter.LOL!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Nice one Ed. Bet you cannot wait to get her to the pond.👍👍
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi Steve,
All is well Thanks! Also thanks for the model and sound! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi Doug,
I never thought of that!] Will have to look and see if I can find Mickey and Minnie! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Great stuff Ed 👍
Sounds very busy, just like Steam Boat Willy!😀 Are you going to 3D print Mickey and Minnie to join the crew??😉 Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by cormorant (
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An excellent job on both the model and the sounds. Well done Ed!
Hope all is well with you all. Steve 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by brianupyonder (
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catch them and sell them to eu
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi brianupyonder,
Throttling up, I scared all the fish away! LOL! Opps! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi mistyoptic,
It was more of an ebb tide! LOL! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi oefranz,
Thanks I try! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi Don,
Thanks, Eventually I'll take her to the Pond! Give her a real Maiden Voyage! Ed- 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by Donnieboy (
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Beautiful job.Too bad the test tank wasn't longer.
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by mistyoptic (
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But obviously high tide!
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by brianupyonder (
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nice clear water,but no fish😂
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi Martin,
The water wasn't too bad! And not too choppy! LOL! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Nice work Ed,
I hope the water was not to cold by the time sea trials were over LOL!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Jb,
The problem now with having the deflector fitted if your LiPo's catch fire you won't be able to put it out LOL!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Martin, quite pleased that it worked so well😊 And you mean put out fires like this ? (jet boat, Lake Lyndon NZ 2012)😁😁 Quite a common fire fighting method by the public for boats these days, especially using jet skis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esxpEoDENsk JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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That little deflector certainly stops the water from splashing up into the boat.
I am really looking forward to seeing her fly across the lake. With a little more throttle you could water the garden or even put out a fire.LOL!! Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY SOUNDS AND JET MODS TESTING
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Martin, I've made a small plate to go above the jet which should divert the water away from the bucket pushrod, just have to glue it on and test it (possibly tomorrow). Most jet boats tend to have the same problem with back feed out the top as it's pretty much impossible to seal, because the nozzle has to move from side to side. Most of the Hamilton production jet boats had a large platform over the jet unit which stopped water splashing up the transom (see pics of some early Hamilton jet boats).
The lens on my small vid cam is stuffed and I really need to invest in a GO Pro or similar (when I win Lotto)😁 I Have a few other cheapies, but this was the best, until I somehow scratched the lens, and then tried to polish it☹️. Works a bit better at longer range on sunny days. May be able to get it repaired as it is just the domed protective lens over the main tiny lens. Couldn't do much more on the boat, (waiting for stuff from China) so took my latest plane (finished early this year and never tested) down to the big playing fields for some high speed taxi runs. on the last run, it actually took off accidentally, (but very smoothly) before I was ready and ended up putting it back down quickly but bending a landing gear strut. I consider it very successful as I now know it will fly, and my wing construction around the electric retract was strong enough to bend the 4mm landing gear wire. Same thing happened with another own design, plane but I was in a position to keep going after it leapt off the ground unexpectedly, and I found it flew perfectly! At least today provided something positive which is always good. This is one I made from some photographs of a one off prototype. Had my doubts if the wing design was correct, but it seems ok. You might be interested in these vids from INCAT Australia,- amazing ship. It uses the Finnish Wartsila companys' waterjets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP1K6nS_lLQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA9mSeNnaGE JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY SOUNDS AND JET MODS TESTING
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Jb,
It look like the bucket will have to be a very close fit to the top of the thruster when using in reverse And as you say a small deflector so that it clears the bucket in the forward mode. Shame about the misty video. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Billings Krabbenkutter cux 87
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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All's well that ends well Garth😉
Admit it shipmate the rudder didn't jam - you were simply distracted by the attentions of the now good lady!😉 Cheers, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: Sequin Tug
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Very nice looking Tug!
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Pete, the throttle is mode 1 on the 9x. I usually use a 6ch HK6DF which I've converted to twin throttles for the MTB, HSL and ST (was bought as mode 2 but converted to mode 1 and modified to twin throttles). I bought 2 of those a few years back before they changed to inside aerial and digital trims, (basic 6ch, - one for small planes and one for boats) I think they were also a Fly sky with HK stickers, but they have been 100% reliable. I needed a bit of programming ability with the jet unit (end points ) for the bucket and a few more switches for lights etc, and with only one motor in this boat the 9x was perfect. I use it for planes as well and have about 6 models on it.
Left stick rudder is used for arming the smoke/water/air timer which Graham built. JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Re - Great sound effects!
Thanks Ed, the GT Power unit has about 55 different car and diesel machinery sounds (unfortunately a lot of noisy high revving 4 cyl sounds) but there are a number of good ones which can be applied to boats. JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by Rookysailor (
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Good V8 sound you have there jb, have you got your throttle on the right hand stick (mode 1)?😊
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi JB,
That's fantastic! Great sound effects! Well done! Cheers, Ed 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Martin, I think after around 52yrs of modelling (planes and boats) full sized boats, many different jobs etc ,- it all helps you think of different ways of doing things, and learning from other peoples experiences is a big bonus. I doubt whether as many young people will have our skills as they do not listen to older people as much as we did. Now all you get is what the ...k do you know when you try and give advice.
My son learns from his phone - (internet,- I'm superfluous to requirements now😂) which seems to work for him (actually replaced the complicated 'smart' door handle ($400) in his Honda CRZ hybrid which amazed me,) but I started him making and fixing things at an early age which might have helped. I've told him in the past, not to rely too much on the internet, as there is a lot of bogus and sometimes downright dangerous advice on it at times. Imagine the models which would be created, if all of our brains were made into one,?😂 JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Re - Oh no!! it's the kiwi chainsaw massacre all over again! 😮
And I used an echo..echo...echo to do it Doug😂 JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Jb,
I think when you and Graham get together there is no end to what you guys can create. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Tanks Martin, but you can't beat Grahams custom electronics ! - he's the master😁
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Fantastic Jb,
I really like all these effects you do on your models. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Oh no!! it's the kiwi chainsaw massacre all over again! 😮
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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I knew I should have made it 40" Doug, had a thought that 30" was going to be a tight squeeze for all the bits 😁, had to get the chainsaw out again to get the sound unit in😂
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT, SOUND
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Our Master of the Quart into a Pint Pot!😮
Good show JB👍 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, FINALLY TAKES A BATH !
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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" I have a few spare boxes of daylight you can have as well😁"
Make sure they're from sunny days please JB🌤️🌤️☀️☀️ 😁😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, FINALLY TAKES A BATH !
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Great to see it finally afloat JB 👍.
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, FINALLY TAKES A BATH !
2 months ago by jbkiwi (
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True Martin, but we'll see how it goes on the lake first before claiming victory😁
I'll send you a box of Kiwi enthusiasm FOC if you want, LOL😂, and while I'm at it, and as it's daylight saving down here, I have a few spare boxes of daylight you can have as well😁 JB 👍 Like
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, FINALLY TAKES A BATH !
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Jb,
I you find you have to much enthusiasm can you sent some my way. Looking good, at least you can breath a sigh of relief now. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Graham.
The "Bill sync" looks and sounds spot on now. Well done 👍😀. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi Martin, Doug,
No plans for a camera. I think PD Donald is finished now. He’s getting a bit heavy with the extras and I don’t want to find him diving and failing to resurface. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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"Knowing you, you will be working on a camera as the next upgrade"
I don't even want to think about where he might hide the lens Martin! 😮🙈 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Well done Graham,
Looks/sounds quack-on now 👍 Quacks, Doug 😎 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by Martin555 (
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Graham,
Knowing you, you will be working on a camera as the next upgrade. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by brianupyonder (
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he will be giving the swimmers heart attacks in the summer
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
"the lip sync, or 'Bill Sync' 😉 is just a gnats out" Updated the 'Bill Sync'. It's better now. Whilst changing the timing in the controller was easy, the only way I could check if I had it right was to video the resulting action and then play the video one frame at a time. Took several attempts before I got it near enough. Very tedious, but worth it I think. You can also see in the video one of the 'keels' I added to help with the steering. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Brian,
We have a member at Buxton with a crocodile which can be submerged like a submarine. It also has one red and one green eye as 'navigation lights! Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi JB,
Glad you like it. "Is the 'quack' from the same media player set-up as in the rowboat?" Yes, it's the same basic module. Available from China for £2 or thereabouts. Needs a microSD card to store the sounds. A bit tricky to get working but seem to be reliable once correctly set up. I only have a single sound file on the duck version. There are 10 songs on the one in the rowing boat which play sequentially. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by brianupyonder (
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have seen the crocodile heads bet you could have a lot of fun with one in summer when its hot and the boys are in the water😋
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by hmsnostalgia (
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Hi Graham93, I'm in total agreement with all the comments on 'PD' this video brought me a BIG smile, but don't risk it in hunting season !! 🤣 😜 😄
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by hmsnostalgia (
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Ouch !! 🤣 now your adding 'cheese' with the 'quackers' 😁😜😅
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
2 months ago by robbob (
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As JB implied...don't make Donald too realistic..
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by jbkiwi (
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'Quacked' me up Graham, next minute it'll be diving for food😂. As Rob mentioned, it seems to steer a bit better now. Is the 'quack' from the same media player set-up as in the rowboat? You are going to have to watch that a duck shooter doesn't mistake it for the real thing😁.👍👍
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by Martin555 (
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You said that and i did not see your lips move Rob.LOL!
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Absolutely inquackable!😮
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by robbob (
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Just as I thought then Graham.
My apologies for nit-picking but it seems that you already have a 'fix' for the issue in hand. In retirement I'm still just as sensitive to audio/video sync discrepancies as I ever was 🤓🗣👂👁🕐. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by Graham93 (
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Rob,
You are right! I thought it was a bit out and you have just confirmed it. It’s not difficult to change. There is a microchip timer that operates the bill. It is independent of the audio file. They are both started together and then it’s ‘dead reckoning’ to sync the action. Just need to tweak the timings. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by Graham93 (
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Martin,
Glad it made you smile. We all need something to smile about right now🙄 I don’t mind being considered ‘quackers’ if it brings a smile to everyone’s faces.😂🤣 Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by robbob (
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Graham.
Not a criticism but an observation........ From my POV as a 'video man' the lip sync, or 'Bill Sync' 😉 is just a gnats out ! I reckon that the bill opening is about 6 frames ahead of the 'quack', so is there a way of re-timing the action? Is the 'quack' triggered by the bill motion which might account for the delay, were it the other way round might it be possible? Anyhooo....superbly done all the same. Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by Graham93 (
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Hi Rob,
Glad you like it 👍 The steering is better, but still very sensitive. I added a couple of vertical ‘keels’ made of plasticard attached one to the either side of the vertical hull sides with double sided tape. Quick and simple to do. Won’t be able to try any alternatives for a while with the new lockdown. My little garden pond is really representative of how it handles on the lake. Graham93 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by Martin555 (
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Absolutely brilliant Graham.
There is definitely no end to what you can come up with. That really put a big smile on my face. Well done. Martin555. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: PD Donald Upgraded!
3 months ago by robbob (
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Hi Graham.
Luv a Duck !.........I absolutely love it 🤣 It looks like you have much better steering control too👍. What was the eventual solution? Rob. 👍 Like
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💬 Re: RC Sailing :- No. 108 Autumn 2020
3 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Great looking day!
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💬 Re: Gumboot Cloggaroo
3 months ago by brianupyonder (
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nice job looks good
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💬 Re: Gumboot Cloggaroo
3 months ago by Nerys (
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Nice little boat, can just imagine going out on her to see to the lobster pots.
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💬 Re: Gumboot Cloggaroo
3 months ago by philcaretaker (
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Great job - thanks for sharing !👍⛵
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💬 Re: Gumboot Cloggaroo
3 months ago by GARTH (
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The model is a Midwest kit but the hull is bass wood kit came with balsa wood & fiberglass but I prefer Bass wood & Finishing Epoxy to seal the hull .
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💬 Re: Gumboot Clogaroo
3 months ago by redpmg (
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Nice one Garth- but unless you put those traps in the water - not much chance of a lobster......
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💬 Re: Gumboot Clogaroo
3 months ago by Martin555 (
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She rides the water well GARTH.
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