Kevin55
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Retired Public Feature Clock Maker now into model making
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Forceful Paddle Tug – Navigation Light Conduit & Installation Update
Work has continued on the navigation lights for Forceful, with a focus on long‑term reliability and ensuring the whole assembly can be painted cleanly before f…
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Forceful Paddle Tug – Navigation Light Fabrication
Work has continued on the navigation lights for Forceful, with both the brass housings and the coloured lenses now fully machined and prepared for illumination…
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Forceful paddle tug update
Following the installation and internal resin‑bonding of the paddle boxes, I’ve moved on to the next structural stage of the build. The sponsons have now been …
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Forceful paddle tug update
I’ve now completed the main setup and bonding work on the paddle boxes, which marks a key structural stage in the build. With the upper‑deck position establish…
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Re: Fire monitor quick release fittings
@thadlietz Hi Yes I’ll look into that too thank for your reply…
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Re: Fire monitor quick release fittings
@Beemerboy Hi That’s a good idea thank you
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Fire monitor quick release fittings
Hi I’m looking for advice on how best to disconnect the water supply to a working fire monitor on a removable cabin. The cabin needs to be lifted clear for bat…
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Control and power chassis
Before securing the paddle brackets and committing to the full paddle‑box assembly, I decided it was prudent to focus on the control system and the power‑pack …
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Paddle box & Sponson support brackets
I’ve started work on the sponson support brackets, using 1/8” brass square tube with 1.2 mm mounting plates and braces. Before completing the full set, I test‑…
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Upper cabin
Doors, Portholes and funnel caps is today’s task
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