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Cash Here in our area of Ontario, the respiratory virus lasts about two weeks and like you said, people start to feel better and then the second wave hits you. Catharine and I have been doing well though we both got the high dose Trivalent flu vaccine which is for those over 65. Since we both had Covid in September, and I was on Paxlovid, we have held off getting the next Covid vaccine. I know many of you are in your 80’s and I am just a pup turning 76 in a couple weeks. Still we all are concerned about our health and being able to get in to work on our creations. So, take your vit-D, get the rest needed, lay off the alcohol, eat your fruits and vegetables like your mom’s told you. Be cautious and safe out there today. Ron

1 hour ago by Ronald

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I’m glad you are NOT putting in a brushless motor, because when I bring my model along side yours, we can go out on patrol together without me chasing your wake. 🤣 We will look good providing support the bigger vessels of the fleet!

14 hours ago by Ronald

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Re: Superstructure painted and decaled, some fittings and the mast

Cash!!!! Yessir, the various "grips" are floating around this winter. Never avoid anything that settles in the lungs! My daughter-in-law got that flu and my youngest daughter got the damn new COVID. Mary and I have managed to dodge the bullets. We always get the shots. No matter what that p.o.s. Bobby Kennedy says. 👍😂 Just glad your fightin' through it all and still doing beautiful work! You got this! 😉

3 hours ago by jumpugly

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Re: LESRO SPRITE

Looking good Nick. It should go well on a bigger stretch of water. Chris

4 hours ago by ChrisF

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Antique compass for a ship from the second half of the 18th century.

Alessandro Again, from your encouragement, I looked it up. Like the Bluenose, it wasn't fancy. It was known as a boxed compass. A simple but sturdy device mounted in wooden box, about 17.5 cm's square. Bluenose's compass would have been lost with her. This photo is from a compass that is 100 years old from the same town Bluenose sailed from

5 hours ago by RossM

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Antique compass for a ship from the second half of the 18th century.

Good evening everyone. After putting it off for a long time, out of laziness, I've decided to make one of the last pieces to complete the model. It's the compass. With a larger scale, I could have made a beautiful, valuable piece, but at 1:60 it will probably be a bit sloppy, certainly not accurate. I still have to make it myself because the finished piece is available, but it's a bit out of scale and I don't like it, so I hope to do better. I'm attaching the photos I think I'll draw inspiration from. I used one of those photos to transfer it into my drawing program. This way, I can get an idea of ​​the dimensions and proportions. From the first drawing traced on the photo, I created another that better fits the wooden pieces I already have (cylinders and spheres). From this, I then created the 1:60 scale model. Now I'll have to start cutting, gluing, sanding, painting, etc. I've decided to create a separate topic because I realized I made a mistake by describing the entire ship model in a single thread. Now, with 548 posts, it's practically impossible to search for old posts, much less go over the entire construction process from the beginning. It's a very long and tedious job, even with very powerful computers. At the end of this post, I'll link to the construction the compass refers to, and in that topic, I'll link to this one. I should have done this from the beginning. https://model-boats.com/forum/128542

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Re: Classic Model Power Boats

Hi Me Lads Well the Club 500 and Sea Scout were two of the boats I sold to a club member. Does a Dumas Kit No.1255, Chris Craft racing boat(1964 year) class in the classic section ?? As I just bought one 90% finished with 6 channel 2.4G radio, brushless 3542-1450kv. 60 Amp ESC. Only to finish adding the fittings ,interior and maybe the funny wing things on the sides which are missing. Harry

5 hours ago by canabus

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Question of the Day?

I remember it in the news

9 hours ago by BOATSHED

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Question of the Day?

Hi All, Given that it's always popular in December (and I've now figured out a way to get multiple-choice quiz questions very easily), how many of you would enjoy a non-competition based fun question of the day, each day? In a similar way to December's one, it'll be on the home screen each day, with four possible answers to choose from. Maybe a rolling leader board and linked forum thread to discuss questions (but not reveal answers until the following day). I know we're talking about at least 365 nautical/shipping/maritime/sailing/boating quiz questions here! But I now believe its possible to put together with little effort 😉 perhaps useful to onboard a volunteer researcher mind, to double check questions and answers before they're made live. So if anyone would like to do that, let me know too. Thoughts on having a Question of the Day? Stephen

3 years ago by fireboat

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LESRO SPRITE

Not sure what the run time will be with the new brushless set-up, so I've put 15mins as a start point; I know I can get 10-12+ mins with this size motor and a 3200mAh 4s Lipo in a 63ins span KK Super Sixty trainer plane revving an11x4" prop alot higher, so 15mins driving a 35mm prop in water at a range of speeds should get over 15 mins ( I hope...🤔). Same with the speed - I'll let you judge from the video, but it's difficult to tell how fast she can go in such a small area. As for current draw - no idea at this stage, but I'll try and do an amp test in the future. The photos on open water are with the original brushed motor set up. I've also included comparative photos of original motor set-up and the brushless set up. The short video should speak for itself, it's the same one as in the Classic Model Power Boats thread. Best regards, Nick

9 hours ago by Nick Ward

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Antique compass for a ship from the second half of the 18th century.

Hi Ross, no, I didn't actually mean to challenge you, but now you've reminded me that your model is 1:24 scale. Actually, to verify this, I had to reread a post of yours from about two years ago in which you described the Bluenose model, its length, and its scale. Yes, I'm convinced that with your skills, if you wanted, you could make a compass that would be a small masterpiece. There's just one problem: you have a very specific reference naval model, so you should look for photos and drawings of its compass. I have no idea what the Bluenose's compass looked like.

10 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Superstructure painted and decaled, some fittings and the mast

Hi y’all. Feeling a sight better, however this virus hangs on a bit after the initial onset of symptoms. My energy is coming up, so I did a bit more on the Pollux. I got the superstructure painted and the decals for windows and portholes applied. Took a piece of 1/8th pinstripe and cut it down to about 1/16 wide, apples that to the funnel between the orange body and the black top. The kit came with fittings, so I painted up the bollards and installed those. Then came the mast. The mast is a vacuformed part that had already been cut out. The kit was never actually started, but some parts were already cut out from their sheets. The mast was a little rough, and it’s hollow, and fragile. So I cleaned up a bit and filled the back side with abs sheet scraps, and sanded the heck out of it, then primered. Next time I’m at the bench I can see any thing that needs to be cleaned up, then I’ll re-primer and gin from there. Once this boat is finished, I’ll run it a few times, see how she handles, but I’m thinking I’ll put a different receiver in her and set her up on my pistol grip DX4C, and let her be a pass around boat. Cash

13 hours ago by Cashrc

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Graupner Pollux

Hi y’all..it’s been a minuet since I’ve been on here. Getting ready for Christmas, the annual NTMS Christmas party, work, etc. I haven’t been at my bench for a few weeks, so I decided to drag a simple kit out of my stash and build it up…the Graupner Pollux. This kit has been gone thru, some of the vac formed parts have been cut out but not finished, but it’s very buildable. First thing I had to do is build a stand. I pulled my trusty Ryobi scroll saw out from its hiding spot under the bench, got it set up, then the blade broke…and I couldn’t remember where I put my spare blades. So I built the stand up using plasticard for the uprights which I reinforced with 1/8 in ply strip, and used dowels to connect them together. I then looked at the kit and plans. I did not have anything similar to the Speed 180 gearbox called for, so after I trimmed and sanded the hull I made up a motor mount for a 28mm outrunner. The motor I’m using is a little hotter than I would like, it’s 750KV, which is not a “hot” motor in any stretch but is a little hotter than I would have liked…but it’s in my stock, so I used it. The shaft was missing from the kit, so I had an 1/8 in I.D Dumas tube and shaft that I cut down to suit. I have a few 3 blade props in the right size for this boat, they’re set up for a drive dog or pin style shaft. They are made for a 3 mm shaft, so it was easy to clean out with a 3.2 (1/8) drill bit to fit my chosen hardware. I also am using a rudder from my parts stock, which I started to mount in the original location, didn’t like that so I moved it aft a bit to give a little more clearance for prop installation. The original hole is filled from the inside by the rudder tube support, the rest of the fill will be done later. After I got every thing ready I checked fit and alignment then glued every down. I then built up a servo mount and did a Buick install and test on the linkage, after that I glued down a battery floor. That’s where’s she’s at now, I’m going to get the ESC and receiver mounted using Velcro, and once I’m statisfied that I can access them via the hatch I’ll start on the deck. Cash

23 days ago by Cashrc

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SHARK ESC Brushless

There is a club near him and the family has a nice place on Lake Champlain, NY

14 hours ago by Ronald

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SHARK ESC Brushless

My son-in/law is entering into the RC speed boat hobby. He has been following Cozy RC on YouTube. Andy is printing his hull with his 3D printer and is planning on using a SHARK ESC I’m not aware of these products but some of you maybe and could pass along some suggestions. Are these products reputable? Thanks in advance Ronald I was given this Traxxas but my grandsons or let’s say my son is not wanting to get his sons interested in it so I’m giving it to Andy.

15 hours ago by Ronald

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SHARK ESC Brushless

Yes, vaguely looks like a fast electric. He shud find out if he has a fast-electric run site before he proceeds. Nothing worse than having a boat & nowhere to run it. Couple of MMM gents run fast electrics in a unique & specialized FE club near Alliston...we are talking 2-minute runtimes In the early-2000s I bought several Graupner "ARTR" kits, one left...not truly a fast electric as defined nowadays, she uses a 540-brushed and 1 or 2 six-cell NiMH sticks, lasts abt 6-8 minutes so not really quick or long-lasting on the water. Fast electrics evoke anxiety among those of us with tugs, freighters, long warships, even if he was to run clockwise round Spencer's, NPSq, MLSq. Occasionally someone runs a quick electric at Bluffers but not usually in/around the slower boats.

15 hours ago by RodC

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Vosper

Just as I promised, I installed the motor & rubber. The photo looks like the alignment is off, but I don't think it will matter. Tomorrow, there will be a leak test in the bathtub before my wife catches me putting water in the tub. I added two photos of the type of shaft & Prop. I upgraded the motor but used coupling stuffing box & propeller 🤣🤣

15 hours ago by GARTH

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Vosper

Today was another part constructed. The motor mount is built, the propeller shaft and the propeller is installed need to wait till the glue sets and then I'll glue the motor in place.

2 days ago by GARTH

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Antique compass for a ship from the second half of the 18th century.

Alessandro Is this a secret challenge to the 1/24th modelers to create a piece of art of a compass?😉

19 hours ago by RossM

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Re: Fairey Huntresses

Hi ChrisF, Yes please, I would love a template for a windscreen for the Huntsman. I would be very grateful for one. Regards Thomas (BOARSHED)

19 hours ago by BOATSHED

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Re: Vosper

I think it would be a good idea to install a universal joint between the motor and shaft to allow for any minor misalignment? Cheers Ian

20 hours ago by IanL1

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Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club

Looks like a very nice lake you all have to use. I myself do not sail but I see there was a motor boat in your photos. Only slower electric and steam powered boats in my harbor. The wife and I are looking to move East in retirement. Might be able to join you someday.

23 hours ago by algon

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Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club

We sail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1300/1pm weather permitting. Weather minimums are: no rain, temperature "Feels like" above 32 degrees F / O degree C. We race DF95s, but all other classes are welcome.

2 days ago by oefranz

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Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club

We are located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA

23 hours ago by oefranz

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Future Fairey Projects

Swordsman 37. With only so much time available, the Swordsman 37 would still be my first choice as my next model to build from scratch ....although the Solent Spear would definitely be a consideration if any reference drawings should become available in the future. At 37" long I think that the Swordsman 37 would be a really good model that would definitely clock-up a lot of hours on the water as it could be used 12 months of the year in any weather conditions that my local lakes are likely to suffer. I already have a good idea about just how well this boat would drive as I have clocked-up many hours of experience over the years with an Aerokits Swordsman - including racing it in an off-shore race in 1970 when it performed surprisingly well. My slightly longer and slightly modified restored LesRo Rapier probably (and surprisingly) out-performs the Swordsman (!) and that does not please me as much as it should. A couple of small changes were made to the rudder position and the prop-shaft when I restored the Rapier from a wreck, and I think similar detailing would work equally well on the Swordsman 37. To see a Swordsman 37 performing as well as my Rapier would be something that I would really look forward to experiencing - and it would certainly be a much better looking model ( I never really liked the Rapier design that much!). Bob.

1 day ago by zooma

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Future Fairey Projects

Bob, not wanting to clog up Herman's thread anymore I thought it a good idea to start a new one for this subject. 😀 As per ours and Will's previous discussions I was thinking about using a fibreglass Huntsman 31 for something like the Solent Spear as the shape and size means that surgery wouldn't be too bad. The superstructure would need to be in timber I suppose but at least the hull would be in the correct material. Not discounting a Swordsman 37 but I think that would be a much more involved project as I don't think there are any fibreglass hulls that could be adapted. It could be built in timber but that goes against the ethos for me and the superstructure would be a challenge, though I guess it is for any fibreglass designs because of their curves and narrow windows etc.? As we know, only a handful of Solent Spears were built and potentially only one open top model, which would be my choice. Not convinced though. I keep thinking of the first Spearfish boats that had a fibreglass hull and a timber superstructure before they went fully fibreglass. The contrast between the white fibreglass hull and stained timber superstructure and the more classic look is a winner for me. But then again, too much like my other builds I suppose! Must admit that the Supermarine Spearfish 32 is a bit of a looker though! Chris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht597X_p_fUIt

11 days ago by ChrisF

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Re: Fairey Huntresses

Hi ChrisF, This is my Precedent Huntsman but this is the wooden hulled version. Still the 34" the same as the fibreglass hull. I have a MFA 850 brushed motor in it and I used to run it with a 12v lead acid battery. Very heavy though. I am going to put a brushless in it at some point and use a LiPo battery. SHould go a lot better, I did run it a mile up the River Thurne in Norfolk a few yewars back and under Potter Heigham Bridge, we followed it in my own 21ft cabin cruiser. that was fun. She planed the water well and the other boats wash. We got a few funny looks. I need to make her a new windscreen and give her a new coat of paint I think. I will give her a few cleats and fittings as well I think. Make her look a bit better, but she was built back in the mid eighties. I bought it direct from the factory as the model shop didn't have one in stock and I only live about 6 miles up the road. They were reluctant to sell it to me but after a bit of begging I got it cheaper then the mode shop would have sold it for.

6 days ago by BOATSHED

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Future Fairey Projects

Solent Spear I did consider using my spare glass fibre Huntsman 31 hull as the base for a model of the Solent Spear. The Solent Spear is a very attractive looking boat and I think it would make a superb model that should perform very well. ......but I also think that this would also be a really good model to build from wood as I generally prefer to have a wooden hull than a glass fibre hull. In a model boat, I much prefer the sound of a wooden boat in the water to the sound of a plastic hull - it just sounds nicer! Bob.

1 day ago by zooma

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Hi canabus, And to sunny Tasmania, I envy your weather we ar just very cold here in the UK. I loved the video of your Sea Scout. There is just something about the way that these Aerokit models ride the water.🚤🚤 It just excites me. I LOVE them. I got my forst RAF Crash Tender when I was 9 years old and I have been a speed freak 🚤🚤with them ever since. I thouroly enjoyed your video. nd plese send us up some sunny weather.

1 day ago by BOATSHED

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Antique compass for a ship from the second half of the 18th century.

Thanks, Chris, I agree. Wood and brass are great aesthetic elements. If it were 1:24 scale, it would have been a beautiful, meticulously crafted piece.

1 day ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Question of the Day?

A Pompey (Portsmouth) speed controller was the first published circuit diagram for building your own ESC, and it worked. It used what looked like a large top hat type transister with about 6 wires coming out. If memory serves. At the time we had Bob's boards and very expensive commercial esc's. Like a good week's earnings. I think there were 4 off OC29 power transitors with the circuit components mounted on Vero board. It was before we all got to know Duel in line integrated circuits or 'chips as we now call them. Rather large losses in the o/p cct. but otherwise they were great. There were 3 good RC circuits that came out and that was one of them the others were the relay cct that switched out the power transistors to connect the drive motor to the battery direct at full speed. The other was the battery eliminator circuit that was in an early issue of the Model Cars magazine, an off shoot of Model Maker. This was a simple power transistor (small black ones) and a Zener diode plus some stabilising ccts. and I also fitted a red LED. I made at least half a dozen of those. There is no need for the relay circuit now as the voltage drop across FET's is negligible, and the current esc's I use now are 'different' (?) and has over taken my knowledge. Roy

1 day ago by roycv

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Antique compass for a ship from the second half of the 18th century.

Hi Phil, I'll give it a try, I hope I succeed and don't disappoint you. With the lifeboats, I was blinded by both the hull and the details, but it was worth it.

1 day ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Re: Classic Model Power Boats

Nice video Harry - your Classic Model Power Boats are running well! The Aerokits Sea Rover certainly has some pace and looks very stable on the water without its deep keel, and your Aeokits Sea Scout looks good too! Stay safe, Bob.

1 day ago by zooma

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Question of the Day?

Good luck with the operation. Ed. Roy, A Pompey esc? What's one of them? Are they a home build?

1 day ago by Nickthesteam

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Re: Classic Model Power Boats

Hello from sunny Tasmania We sailed on Saturday it was a bit windy!! The Sea Scout and club 500 when for a run up to the bridge. So that left me with running the Sea Rover. https://rctoystasmania.com/forums/topic/yes-we-sail/ Enjoy the video chaps . Harry

1 day ago by canabus

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Question of the Day?

Hi Ed, hope all goes well for you in hospital. I have just read through the Titan tug thread. I also made a Pompey esc. Mine was buried in a small tobacco tin which also worked as the heat sink. I lent it to a friend for a while and when I asked how it was going on, he said he had sold the boat, did not think you would want it back! He was old (but younger than I am now!) and he would ask to borrow magazines from my archive I learnt to ask for them back after a week or so, as the first lot I lent him, he through them out with the rubbish and I retrieved them from his dustbin! In those days I was gainfully employed and went on to assemble a 6 channel Micron Tx and Rx. The Micron receivers were the best you could have, much better than the rather crude Futaba one. This was part of the rare side of 27Mhtz, being FM but I still have 3 or 4 crystal sets. The Futaba receiver never really worked properly and it was sent off for repair. It did not work when returned, and I phoned the company (no Internet then) and said you have tuned it to 35Mhtz not the 27 Mhtz I put in my letter. There was a lot of denial and when he had finished I asked if he wanted the 35 Mhtz crystal back that was in the receiver? It was repaired retuned etc but as I said was not much good. I think the Futaba brushed alluminium transmitter was the best example of design and pleasure to hold. Fleet copied it very well though. Roy

1 day ago by roycv

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Question of the Day?

Blimey, this quiz has more repeats than the BBC!

1 day ago by Nickthesteam

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Question of the Day?

I wish you a speedy recovery, EdW. When you're well, you can answer today's questions.

1 day ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Question of the Day?

The topic has already been covered but the question was different.

1 day ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Question of the Day?

Probably won’t be trying to answer questions for a while, going into hospital for an operation tomorrow.😬

1 day ago by EdW

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Question of the Day?

What a differcult question. All could have been right

1 day ago by Bryan-the-pirate

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Mary Ann 472

Hi Ron, as I was telling you, that type of anchor is called an admiralty anchor. In the model preceding the one I'm finishing now, I used a much simpler solution. I used a Hall-type anchor (see photo) partially protruding from the hawsehole. A small aside regarding translations, which we discussed privately: in Italian, it's called "occhio di cubia" (a hawsehole); well, no normal translator like Google Translate finds the correct nautical term. Google translates it as "hawse eye," which is incorrect. This time, I know why we're using the word "occhio" (eye). In ancient times (Roman, Greek, Egyptian, and Phoenician ships), fake eyes were painted around those holes. I couldn't do the same for the current model because it wouldn't have been consistent with the historical period. I saw that the admiralty anchor was perfect and was actually used for those types of ships. I could have built it myself, but since I'd already wasted a lot of time and the Amati one was very well made, I decided to buy them ready-made. I then studied the system for placing it on board, as you can see from the photos. Initially, I was perplexed by your choice because I thought it was an anchor used mainly on large military vessels. Although it fell into disuse and was replaced by other, more modern types, it was very widespread and used in its time (and for a long period of time) in many fields. I can confirm that the stock (in Italian "ceppo") was removable and secured with a cotter pin. However, I advise against placing the anchor vertically resting on the gunwale (especially without tying it down) because in reality, with the rolling and pitching movements, it would certainly fall. It wouldn't be realistic to place an anchor resting like that, even at anchor. An inboard anchor is fine for that type of vessel, but it would be better to place it on the deck and secure it with some ropes.

3 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

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Re: Vosper

I looked at my placement and where you are placing your motor. My motor is below the gun turret. You appear to be about 3 1/2” further aft than mine.

2 days ago by Ronald

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Question of the day.

Well, I thought I'd never be 100% I think I'd better stop now while I'm ahead.😊

2 days ago by GARTH

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Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club

North Carolina

2 days ago by Ronald

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Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club

What City? What state? Thanks.

2 days ago by algon

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Fairey Fisherman 27

The roof for the forward cabin has been made from bass strip. It is removable and will remain so but it will fixed in place by virtue of the mast being mounted on it. Next job will be fitting the sub-mast that runs between the keel and the underside of the roof.

2 days ago by ChrisF

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Fairey Fisherman 27

Made the bilge keels from two laminations of mahogany sheet to get the correct thickness and then glued them in place. Once this was done I was able to return to the superstructure. Drilled the holes for the portholes and then glued the cabin sides in position. Made the forward cabin front window and glued in followed by that for the rear cabin. Bolted and screwed the upper support for the drop keel whilst I still had easy access. Really starting to take shape now but still a long way to go! Chris

3 days ago by ChrisF

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Tools

You taught that to your students didn't you Ron?

2 days ago by RossM

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Tools

Prompted by right-angle drill adapters on RobBob's thread and the need not to clog his thread up I think it would be a good idea to suggest and discuss tools on a separate thread which would go hand in hand with Alessandro's thread listing all the tools that are beneficial for model boat building. I'll add my thoughts on the DeWalt adapter when it arrives later today, unless someone else wants to chip in. In the meantime I'll mention my Proxxon flexible shaft drive which can be used for similar things and others. I bought a Proxxon FBS 240/E at a local show when I first got into the hobby a few years ago so that I could use it with some very small dia. drills I'd bought. But I soon realised that in common with most, if not all Proxxon drills/grinders they don't run slow enough for delicate work and in fact with around 1mm drills I prefer to do by hand using a pin vise. Later I purchased a the flexible drive which I thought would be useful in the future! It lay in the cupboard for a couple of years but when I wanted to open up some frames already built in it was just the job. It's similar to a Dremmel so takes various types of grinding wheels. I even used it recently to open up space in the transom of Faun for the rudder linkage and that is a small model at only 16" long. Some of these tools don't get used often but when they are needed they are worth the purchase.

3 months ago by ChrisF