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To WO Cashrc, Lt. Erroll, and the Western Fleet. May I extend heartiest Thanksgiving congratulations to you all. Lt.Cdr Nerys and the Bristol Channel Patrol.

4 years ago by Nerys

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Night Watch

Hi Cash, Yes, I can see the need for a second military craft in your organisation and perhaps the way forward would be a Christmas donation from the . In the Bristol Channel Patrol there is talk of a further craft to augment our activities. Midshipman Thompson has proved his ability during my current enforced absence and I think should retain his command. The Llynges Frenhinol Gymreig, the Welsh Navy, have offered to lend me one of their fast patrol boats, currently laid up, on my return to duty. I have not discussed this with the Fleet Admiral yet but I cannot see him objecting as there will be no cost to this organisation and we will be able to carry out patrols with greater coverage. Just keep your rabbits under control, I'm thinking of harnessing some of the local tame dragons for fire power Lt.Cdr. Nerys

4 years ago by Nerys

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Night Watch

"does that mean my wife (the ) has to take orders from me?🤣" Yes Warrant, most definitely! Your Kevlar vest and underpants 😮 together with padded survival suit and bullet proof helmet have been indented for and are on their way to you by express courier. Remind the '' (Preferably by text message from the next state!😉) that she is only an Acting !! Which is an honorary rank which can be withdrawn at the discretion of the Fleet Admiral, ... safe on the other side of the Pond 😁 We trust that Hon Lt jg Ferrol 🐱 will stand by you in your hour of need 👍🤞 Good luck Warrant, Who Dares - Wins 🤞 FLEET//😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Night Watch

Accepted ,. As you were. (Don't we all wish ourselves that sometimes?😉) 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Night Watch

"Well you are a lucky boy Doug." Being a little 'familiar' with your Fleet Admiral aren't we !?😠 Don't let Flag Rank go to your head!😉 FLEET//😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Night Watch

"Did you say hair Doug!!" Sure did , I still have a full head plus beard😊 On the rare occasions I could be aboard during the sea trials of the ships I had worked on, at least in the design / negotiation stage, I loved the feel of the wind in my face as the ship/boat worked up to full speed. If the ship had open bridge wings that's where you would find me! The Germans call that the "Fahrtwind" 😮 although I never smelt anything other than salt!😁 FLEET// 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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My secret boat

So, that's the sort of command you get when you become a . Cheers, Nerys

5 years ago by Nerys

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Ageing

Just heard on the radio, Cliff Richard singing Congratulations, just for you Martin😁 well done 👍 cheers Peter

5 years ago by Rookysailor

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Night Watch

Welcome aboard R. Adm. Ed 👍 I trust you will shortly be issuing the patrol orders, incl. your Training Plan, for tonight's Middle and Morning watches!? Please keep me under advisement wrt negotiations with Chief Cash and his '' ref acquisition of a new Patrol Vessel for the Western Squadron and the disposition / disposal of the tug St Jacinto. Weather report Munich Operations Area attached. Reports from all Operational Areas / Hotspots expected by 00:00 hours. Plain sailing and a quiet night to all, FLEET// 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Admiral's

Nope! After that only seniority (years of service in that rank) counts. The Sea Lords are selected from the various Admiral grades. I believe that occasionally a 3rd Sea Lord was a . The current (since June 2019) 1st Sea Lord is 'only' an Admiral (NATO OF-9), Tony Radakin. Pic is from 2015 when he was a Rear Admiral. Cheers Adm. of the Fleet (1 year), NATO officer code OF-10 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Very good Chief👍 "Alls quiet so far this evening, with the exception of an Oklahoman rabbit intrusion near HQ." Use of buckshot load authorised. I trust that Lt jg Errol Cat is trained in the use of the 3 pounder scattergun!? Good luck with the negotiations with the and her Appropriations Committee🤞 If it helps I'm sure that Rear Admiral Western Fleet will arrange special passes to the Admiral's Club for you.😉 Carry on Chief. My best to the . FLEET//😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Admiral's

Behave? ME? You do know I was a USAF crew chief on F-16s, which means I’m one of the “rabble”. Worse yet, I’m a North Texas good old boy with nerdy tendencies, which, in retrospect, is a really bad combination. Shoot..I AM the rabble😁 Think I’ll go downstairs and interrupt the while she’s watching the classic movie channel, tell her I want a raise🤣🤣🤣

5 years ago by Cashrc

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Do you Hear there Promotion announcement

Please welcome to the mess newly promoted WO Bryan-the-pirate. I have so many ranks as I'm a: Captain when operating a vessel, when with the local group. Warrant Officer on here and Chief cook and bottle washer at home.

5 years ago by Bryan-the-pirate

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Re: Rear Admiral!

Hearty Congratulations Admiral 👍 You are herewith assigned duties as Flag Officer Fleet Tug Squadron. So get steam up and get yourself over to the Operations Centre, Ostpark Lake pronto for your Flag raising ceremony! Where are you going to hoist your flag, which vessel? You will continue to report to me as Fleet Admiral and to Stephen as Secretary of the Navy 😁 I'll look by for a celebratory pink gin (or two) when SHMBO commitments permit 🙄 So now there's a appointment open!? Capt. Martin555 - get a shift on with your next Build Blog or Capt. Rob might beat you to it!!😉 Cheers, FLEET // 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Night Watch

I think you mean Rhein Cash😉 but an excellent subject nonetheless👍 http://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/10_18/products_id/303 Go for it! Especially if you've already started it 😉 Good luck with the PBR acquisition🤞 Regards to the ''! Cheers, Doug 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Night Watch

Think I might be able to talk the into releasing the funds sometime late November early December...we shall see.😊 I have a partially built Deans Marine Wacht am Rhine that might be next up, but she’ll be civilian use only. However, the Japanese PT I’ve been referring to is a Robbe PT15 in my kit “stash”. That would also work well for the Western Fleet!

5 years ago by Cashrc

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Thanks for report Chief 👍 Sorry to hear of San Jacinto's troubles. But I guess that's what happens when you ask a ship to do things she wasn't designed for! Apropos financing of new river patrol vessel- Suggest you take the for a romantic candlelight dinner in the best restaurant in your area of operations. I'm assuming you didn't mean Ed 😁😂🤣 The Dean's Marine Piber is an excellent choice for Red River operations👍 Their kits are excellent quality with everything you need except the electronics. I have their HMS Manxman kit and was impressed with the quality, comprehensive fittings supplied and the build instructions. Happy building. Admire Lt Errol Cat's diligence in the anti-rabbit incursion patrols, but wonder if he may be distracted by fish contacts in Red River? 🙄 Cheers, FLEET // 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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PO Hargett reporting. Texas Squadron flagship “San Jacinto” maintenance complied with. However, I’ve been told by the chief engineer that she might not be with us for long. Having a hard time keeping flank speed due to inadequate boiler pressure, several hull cracks have been noted and repaired due to numerous run ins with Oklahoma insurgents, and she’s just old. I’ve taken the liberty of inspecting what’s berthed in the McKinney dockyards, several tugs and launches, a police cruiser and there’s a new search and rescue boat coming out of the yard, but nothing military capable. There’s still the option of the Japanese PT boat that is in CKD (complete knocked down) status, or I might approach the to see if funds can be released for something more suitable. There’s a builder on your side of the pond, Deans Marine I think is the name, has a riverine PBR that would be very well suited for the missions we get here. Please advise as to best course of action. LT Errol Cat has taken the launch with a few marines to investigate rumors of more Oklahoma rabbit hit and run operations, I have full confidence in his capabilities to accomplish his mission. We have the San Jacinto steaming into Lake Texoma, will make full report soon. PO Cash Hargett

5 years ago by Cashrc

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You guys and gals are doing a great job. And as usual I'll be in my Stateroom! Keep up the good work! Oh, look at the watch bill...… Figtree7nts /

5 years ago by figtree7nts

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Night Watch

Passing the buck again eh !!😉 G'night, sleep well💤💤

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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I'm not sure who's next on watch! But, I know it's not me! G'night all Oh, before I forget! Congratulations goes to Nerys!👍 Job well done on the promotion! , Figtree7nts! Night all, I'll be in my State Room!

5 years ago by figtree7nts

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OK, who's next on the watch bill? I'm retiring to my state room! Keep her on a steady course! Figtree7nts, ! G'night all!

5 years ago by figtree7nts

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Sorry Fleet you misunderstood me, I was referring to those junior to yourself, you have the right to do as you like, but I was wondering if there was anyone else on board. Sure we'll have a nice quiet patrol tonight, we'll ask the and the Lieutenant if they have any preferences as to course. Weather is good, WO Rooky brought the outlook on board. G'night Sir.

5 years ago by Nerys

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Night Watch

What an excellent crew! You guys keep an outstand watch! Bravo Zulu, Job well done! Figtree7nts, ! Good night all!

5 years ago by figtree7nts

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Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic

, In the light of budget overruns and an unfriendly Congressional Committee, You are herewith explicitly forbidden to commence construction of the Atlantic until Brooklyn has passed her sea trials and been accepted!!😉 Trials report and Acceptance Certificate expected before the onset of winter and freezing of the Hartford Sea.❄️ Good luck with the 'Beast' 🤞 Cheers, Doug 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Re: Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic

So not the Patriot or the Smit after all ED! Whatever, enjoy the build. I'm sure she'll look magnificent like your Brooklyn 👍 Where have you bought the Atlantic? Cheers, Doug 😎 Permission to retire to your Stateroom granted . I'm about to do the same 😉😴

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Work with Balsa wood

Hi Cash, You might have an issue if you get mixed up between model and baby Chief 😮😁 Your balsa experience mirrors mine, back to the dark ages when I was 11! Tempus fugit - on delta wings! Dope is almost impossible to find here (Germany) now, damn EU rules n regs! So I use diluted varnish or water based EzeKote resin instead. Painting is the part that causes me the most heartache and takes the most time as well! Main ingredient is Patience, Buckets of it!! All the best to you and your newly appointed other half. Cheers, Doug 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Chief Cash! 😠 I'm disappointed in you! I'll expect your recipe for whiskey bbq burger, seasoned fries on my desk at 0800 ZULU, 1000 CET, 0400 EST sharp.😋 THEN maybe we can turn a blind eye 🙈 to this minor aberration of yours. is informed! Sgn: ADM, CO-PNFD. Signal received from First Sea Lord Chief, essence as follows- Your CO has been granted an HONORARY Commission as in the Texas Navy. There are explicitly NO Executive or Command rights bestowed with this honour!! Figtree retains Operational Command of the Western Squadron as before. Carry on Chief (as best you can!🤔 Our thoughts are with you😂)

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Yr wyf yn siŵr y gallwch Warrant 👍 Western Squadron appears to be out of action due to "extenuating circumstances"🙄 (Odd! Thought the USN was all dry? All that Coke😝 OK in Bacardi though😋 Free Cuba!) The Admiral digresses in his old age! But the just came aboard, Hi Ed! I'll leave it to his judgement to take any necessary disciplinary action with the Texas Navy. Hope he doesn't start another North vs South civil war! Carry on Chaps & Chapess "You're all doing veery well!" (No prize for identifying where that comes from😉) Sgn: Fl. Adm, CO Pure Nonsense & Fun Division. CO-PNFD. Action: IMMEDIATE.

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Carry on Ed (Admirals can get away with being a bit familiar with s😁) But not with that nice new lady Lt. in the CIC if you please !!😁 (Any members not wishing to receive email Notifications about JFF Threads like this (which several seem to enjoy) please go to your Account and switch off notifications for New Replies and Trending Topics. You will still receive notifications for Private Messages and Weekly News. Thank you.)

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Shame about the show Warrant. Guess it's the same old story:- little or no turnover - no repeat show appearance. In that respect we are all responsible: we buy online (cos we're too lazy to get off our b**s) so local shops go - so we buy online ... Same with the show traders😐 "a 1/100 scratch built Bismarck in stainless steel" Ye Gods and little fishes😮 What sort of masochist gives himself such a punishing task!? Re Clara- Full name Clara May, built 1891, a coastal trading ketch. There were three of this type built somewhere in the West Country apparently. There's a book on the three ships which you can buy, or find a library with a copy, here- https://www.worldcat.org/title/agnes-the-clara-may-and-the-traly-three-westcountry-ketches-with-a-little-history/oclc/156891180&referer=brief_results Have fun with her👍 Wishing you a peaceful watch Warrant. I see that Lt. Marky and Chiefs Nerys and ChrisF have also reported aboard and that the is available👍 so the ship's in good hands and the Admiral can sleep soundly 😊 BTW Warrant: let's not stand on ceremony - just call me Admiral or Fleet 😁😂 G'night All, 😎💤💤💤 Just found some more Clara May info "The Clara May was built at Plymouth harbour and launched in 1891. It was a typical west coast of England trading ketch which could enter and easily manoeuver in all kinds of harbours for loading and unloading of merchandise directly on the pier. At first it carried a polacre rigging (?) which was later changed to a ketch rigging, by which name it is known. In 1926 its rigging was reduced and it had a 2 cylinder 50 HP semidiesel (?) engine installed. The Clara May remained in service till 1953." Maybe Nerys can explain what poleacre rigging is? I ain't got the foggiest!

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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PO Hargett reporting from the west. Seas calm, small cool front approaching. Weather officer warns slight risk of storms, nothing we can’t handle. Ships Cat Errol watching some rather suspicious looking rabbits on shore, but they’re keeping their distance. Will be engaged next few days, it’s my CO’s Fiftieth, I’ll be keeping an eye on her when she goes ashore. I’ve just been informed that my CO has given herself a promotion to . Don’t think that’s regulation, but I’m in no position to argue, a good NCO does what he’s told.🤣

5 years ago by Cashrc

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Night Watch

On your toes lads and lasses. The is aboard!! Hi Ed.👍 (Admirals are allowed to say that to s! 😉) 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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GLUE FOR ABS

I used acetone for internal reinforcing strips (ABS to ABS) or sticking an ABS bracket to the hull etc. You just use a small paint brush and run some acetone along the edge while clamping the part. You have to be careful on the outside as it will mark the ABS finish if you get a run. I'm assuming it's still the same material Graupner used to make hulls out of (I had a and still have an Optimist from the 70s). Try a drop on some scrap to see if it will melt the ABS. If it does, you can also make an ABS 'putty' from scrap material softened with acetone for smoothing a seam etc (sets fast though).

5 years ago by jbkiwi

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Magnetic motors

Mornin' , You have command Ed. I'll be in my stateroom. G'night all 😎😴

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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USCG Sprinkles in Action

Hi , As already posted in response to your Media Gallery post- "Sorry (!) That won't work 🤔 You have to put the video up on YouTube first and then post the link here. Doug 😎 " You can't upload video here directly. This is to prevent the site server getting swamped with GBs / TBs of video data. Doug

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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Re: USCG Sprinkles in Action

Sorry (!) That won't work 🤔 You have to put the video up on YouTube and then post the link here. Doug 😎

5 years ago by RNinMunich

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New forum rankings.

Why is everybody all bent out of shape! It's all make believe I was an admiral and even. I was busted down to ! 🤕 Who cares it's all in fun! 😀 Just have Fun...…. 👍 Are we all humbled by the new ranking system! Cheers, Ed !

5 years ago by figtree7nts