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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Valdivia restored
    16 hours ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Yes, Roy, it is Robbe. I don't think there is another one apart form Vanadis by Billing boats.

    Thank you for the comment. Always appreciated.

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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Good to have you here Alessandro๐Ÿ˜‰

    ๐Ÿ“ Winch servo tweek
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Well, looks like it's more complicated that I thought.
    The extender seems like an interesting idea however I really hoped it might be a simple tweak without adding more components.

    ๐Ÿ“ Winch servo tweek
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Hello, dear builders.

    I recently purchased 2 winch servos, one with 4 turns, the other with 2 turns. They are both the same brand but the model number is different. Well, obviously.
    Do you think it's possible to to make the one with 2T into 4T? I know some can be tweaked by changing the resistor.

    The seller refused to help, btw.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Kingfisher (Slipper Launch)
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I had no idea this is THE kit. I saw it some time ago. Yours looks waaaaaay better. Those original chairs are absolutely horrid.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Kingfisher (Slipper Launch)
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    That is beautiful. I keep thinking of making one of this kind as I always had a soft spot for them.
    Problem is I can't find anything cheap. Do you have any recommendation or know someone who might have one in their stash?

    Can't wait to see it in action, sir.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Gaff rigged cutter Kredens
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    No, flaxbybuck, I didn't use any of them but you gave me an idea๐Ÿ˜€

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    That's a true craftsmanship. Well done.
    Looking forward for another shots

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I sent you a PM

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Do you know how to find naked edges? It shows where the surface is broken.

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Well done for using rhino. I'm going to draw Bluenose to help me with the building process.

    Did you scan the plans before going into digital world?

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Valdivia restored
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Thank you so much for your kind words.
    Shame I made some mistakes along the way.

    ๐Ÿ“ saluti e presentazione_ greetings and introduction
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I'm glad you made it. You'll be very welcome

    ๐Ÿ“ Valdivia restored
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Rebuilding, correcting and updating this beautiful vessel

    ๐Ÿ“ New project
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Anything can be a project for a maker, as the old ancient texts say...

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Is it the racing boat or the liner? I'm pretty sure it's the former.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Could't agree more Dave. When I don't know the answer I can only blame myself but if the question is wrong that's a completely different area of incompetence.

    ๐Ÿ“ I found a good source for LED lights...
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    For a UK folk -

    https://www.componentshop.co.uk/
    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I like those questions that make me chuckle. ๐Ÿ˜€

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    And the logic and common sense prevail again. I didn't even have to guess this time.
    The best ones are those I'm clueless about but with an elimination method I come on top. Well, mostly...

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I admire that๐Ÿ˜€

    Not the wrong answers, obviously๐Ÿ˜‰

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: INGA IV - Luxury Ketch
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I had no idea Revell made rc boats๐Ÿ˜ฎ
    Well, you learn all your life ...and die stupid...

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Gee, I really need to throw my cents into this.
    I've been questioning the validity if this quiz from the start. With easy access to internet and now with the AI(it didn't even cross my mind to consider this) anybody can have a 100% score.
    We can only relay on people's honesty; what's the point of playing otherwise.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I'm not alone๐Ÿ˜€

    Praise Poseidon!!

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Thank you Colin. I knew something wasn't clicking well in my head.

    ๐Ÿ“ Sail fabric
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I would say more, it's close to impossible to get the desirable result and that's why I glue instead of sewing.
    If I get it right.. Well, it's worth it

    ๐Ÿ“ Sail fabric
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Thank you so much everyone for the suggestions.
    Funny how I used to shop at nylet but completely forgot, I guess the ageing process is in progress๐Ÿ˜‰

    Since we are on the subject i must add I never liked thick-ish fabric for a scale model. It simply doesn't act as it should. What it does however is a parachute silk. The movement is just so convincing. This is the kind of fabric I'm going to use for Bluenose.
    For now Valdivia will receive (hopefully) similar to original kind of sails.

    I did order ripstop nylon but then realized it has that silly square grid pattern. Won't do unfortunately.

    ๐Ÿ“ Sail fabric
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Hello, seamen.

    Hate to bother you again but I'm at the end of my search or at least very close to it.
    As you might remember I'm restoring Valdivia and still missing 4/5 sails. I have been trying the obvious, to my biased judgement, places; I ordered 4 samples from ebay, went to 2 fabric stores, even tried buying shower curtains. Nothing is very close to the original sails I have.

    My question is do any of you dear modellers have any idea where I can find that kind of polyester/nylon? For a reference I can only say the fabric is similar to a waterproof jacket or the mentioned above shower curtain.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: HMS Belfast Update Number 10.To Weather or not to Weather.
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    That looks very promising Bill and i agree on the personal aspect of weathering. Since we don't have any colour pictures from that era we can only rely on common sense.
    I think, regardless of how clean you want the model to be, some rust is a must. I might even tempt you to add some salt residues.

    Good luck

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: HMS Nelson
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AndyN ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Good luck with that sir.
    Trumpeter is known for mistakes and sometimes low quality however I'm sure you can rectify that.
    Very good scale btw; won't look like a toy๐Ÿ˜‰



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