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    πŸ“ FPV (First person view) for scale model boats
    18 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    There is also this which uses your android phone or tablet as the viewing screen. I think it is designed to be used with a goggle headset so there is a split screen. Not sure if you can select single screen.



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    πŸ“ FPV (First person view) for scale model boats
    23 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Might be best to find a small "used" drone and part out the RX/TX video equipment. You could also try Hobbyking or Banggood websites.



    https://www.banggood.com/search/1053357.html?from=nav
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    πŸ’¬ Re: WWI Sub Chaser
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    I believe have one there on display.

    πŸ’¬ Re: WWI Sub Chaser
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    https://www.subchaser.org/home
    πŸ’¬ Re: WWI Sub Chaser
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    https://www.subchaser.org/sc96
    πŸ“ Boats that β€˜snake’
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Very cool bridle setup.πŸ‘

    πŸ“ Question
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    I have a fancy for both....garden rail G scale trains and RC boats.πŸ€”

    πŸ’¬ Re: PBR
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    As for how to search on wiki try Vietnam era US Navy "Patrol Boat River" (PBR)

    πŸ“ Mystery boat
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    This picture is also very similar in it's features....



    https://fineartamerica.com/featured/a-torpedo-boat-of-the-us-navy-1890-celestial
    πŸ“ I gauge ships crew
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Sorry I'm a little late to the conversation but this file I have found handy determining figure size / scale.

    Hope it helps.

    πŸ“ Revell gato submarine water pump
    4 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Did you try a youtube search?: revell 1/72 gato rc build

    The Nautilus Drydock is a super cool site. Looks like they have a great build/info kit for just 40 bucks!

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    πŸ“ Ballast
    9 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    I used second hand lead "dive belt" (scuba) weights.

    πŸ“ Mississippi River Paddle Wheeler
    9 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    She is still a work in progress.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Liberty Ship
    11 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Many of there were built right here in my hometown Richmond, California at the Kaiser Shipyards.

    Interesting to see this model painted in a more civilian paint scheme as most were undoubtedly navy grey.

    Here is an interesting video on their history and construction:



    πŸ’¬ Re: Liberty Ship
    11 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    More information on the wreck mentioned by Nerys below....

    https://www.pinterest.co.uk/robbiemack7095/ss-richard-montgomery/
    πŸ“ Supertanker models...
    12 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    I have a couple of foam blocks around 6 foot long....

    πŸ’¬ Re: Krick Marine Steam
    12 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Well I was looking for a fantail launch hull to build up. More in the style of an Elliot Bay launch preferably fiberglass or ABS around 36 inches or more. I had built a Midwest fantail launch which I had lengthened about 6 inches, but I'll be damned If I can find it! Built it 10 plus years ago and then went on to other hobbies. It is somewhere up in the attic or the garage, just can't seem to find it.

    πŸ“ Krick Marine Steam
    12 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    My Steam plant needing a launch hull

    πŸ“ Supertanker models...
    12 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Maybe a stand off scale with hull carved from foam block?

    πŸ’¬ Re: ATSF Railroad tug
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Thank you Doug, It s still a work in progress. I'll try to get a few pictures from below deck.

    πŸ“ ATSF Railroad tug.
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Santa Fe Railroad Tug

    AT&SF - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway

    I have now built a railroad barge to push around with a few "G" scale rail cars on deck. Hull is solid Styrofoam 4" thick about 18" wide and nearly 6' long. Hull was painted with a rubberized coating called FlexSeal. Deck is plywood.

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    πŸ“ I need help identifying/locating these fittings
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    CPC Colder Miniature Quick-Disconnect Fitting, Hosebarb Insert, Acetal,Straight-Through, 1/8" ID

    πŸ“ I need help identifying/locating these fittings
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Try here:


    https://www.coleparmer.com/i/cpc-colder-miniature-quick-disconnect-fitting-hoseb
    πŸ“ Wiring led
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    You likely already know, LED's are polarity sensitive so if some don't light reverse it's polarity.

    πŸ“ Looking for Build instructions of a Krick Model II
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks Chris. I picked it up on eBay along with an unbuilt Stuart 501 boiler and what I think are most of the Krick fittings for a Patricia steam launch. Wish I had the hull to go with it!

    πŸ“ Looking for Build instructions of a Krick Model II
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks Rick,
    I have run this on steam and it runs well. I just wanted instructions to make sure there were no "model specific" instructions before I tested. I did oil it well with steam oil and ran it slow and steady for about 10 minutes. All seemed well with only slight leakage around the throttle/direction control valve.

    πŸ“ Looking for Build instructions of a Krick Model II
    1 year ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ algon ( Master Seaman)
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    Hello all,
    I have recently picked up a Krick marine power plant likely from a Patricia. If anyone can help I am looking for a copy or a scan of the assembly/operating instructions. Attached are a couple of pictures.

    Happy Holidays to you all.
    Kevin



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