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๐ฌ Re: Bluebird k-7
4 months ago by
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Jump,
Nice project! If you are worried about not being able to power
it scale like, you could sloop rig it with hydrofoils! ๐
I'm sure it would be an attention getter.
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๐ฌ Re: SEMI SCALE FOAM AND GLASS MODEL OF MY 15FT 1953 SCHOCK US DESIGN DAY SAILER.
4 months ago by
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JB
Any of us that have had full scale sailboats can appreciate the Seagull hanging
off the back of the boat!
Maybe not on the model, most people would probably not understand.
Very nice work you are doing.
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๐ Fairey huntsman ladder
6 months ago by
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Wez, the ladder looks really good.
If I might offer a suggestion, I looked at the solder joints
and it appears that the joints need to be a bit hotter than
you are getting them.
The solder should be very smooth connecting to each brass
part.
Try some scrap brass pieces and see the difference in a
"cold joint" and one that is hot enough.
Congratulations on taking on a new challenge and enjoy the experience!
Barry
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๐ฌ Re: A Banana Boat??!
8 months ago by
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A worthy project!
I had to chuckle when I saw they were banana yellow๐
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๐ฌ Re: Karoline. Dutch fishing/potato boat
8 months ago by
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Rogal,
Thanks for clarifying the prop question.
I will keep your experience with the setup in my organic computer for future reference.
I wish you fair winds and following seas.
Barry ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Karoline. Dutch fishing/potato boat
9 months ago by
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Rogal, excellent rebuild on the Karoline. I always enjoy seeing boats brought back to life.
I have a question, since I am not familiar with the original or model. I notice that the picture on the box does not show a propeller.
Did the original builder just add those to the boat or did the original sometime in its life have an auxiliary engine? ๐
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๐ฌ Re: BYMS 2079 (continued)
9 months ago by
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Looking great with all those fiddle bits.
Barry ๐
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๐ Half Hull
9 months ago by
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Jumpugly,
Have a wonderful new year.
In my opinion the boat is a work of art. It cannot be improved.
Barry
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๐ฌ Re: Push tug rescue
10 months ago by
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Rescuing a boat in need is always a good thing.
Enjoy the process.
Barry
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๐ Clear coat over epoxy
10 months ago by
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Schmango
I see from your picture you are using lacquer for a finish. I used lacquer for many years building furniture as one of my hobbies.
The cloudiness you are getting is from a high humidity atmosphere. When you use a spray on type of application the expanding gas from the nozzle is quite cold. The cold spray then condenses moisture from the air and puts it on the surface you are covering.
When using a spray gun there is a product called lacquer retarder that is added to the lacquer to slow the evaporating to prevent the moisture problem.
It should never be used for any marine purpose.
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๐ Flywheels - gyros for stabilization
1 year ago by
๐บ๐ธ BarryS (

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You might find this interesting.
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๐ฌ Re: Some more work done
1 year ago by
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All the details are looking great!
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๐ฌ Re: Naxos Laser sheets
1 year ago by
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That looks like a nice project. I believe you will actually enjoy the kit bashing required.
That is something it seems I have to do on any building project. I believe we all enjoy
doing a little of our own thing when building.
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๐ Ra Inga IV at the pond
1 year ago by
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Wow, nice video, amazing how it went to the stern and I did not even see the
booms go out! LOL!
Barry
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๐ FPV Experience
1 year ago by
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Lew,
I would suggest you go here to glean some good information on FPV.
https://www.rcgroups.com/aircraft-electric-fpv-861/ |
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๐ If only
1 year ago by
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That is a golden opportunity for someone!
I have all the equipment and shed room to finish that project.
However, at my age I can only dream of my past days of pulling on the
sheets and hiking overboard. How I miss it!
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๐ 34" Fairy Huntsman air scoops
1 year ago by
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Pete,
I don't know the exact design scoops you are looking for but I have cut up plastic spoons
to make scoops for projects.
Perhaps that would work for you.
Barry
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๐ RTTL 2755 today at the pond
1 year ago by
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She looks good on the water. You need a bigger pond! LOL
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๐ฌ Re: Oystercatcher
1 year ago by
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That is a very impressive build!
Thanks for the pictures, I have to wonder what other plans he
has to offer?
Barry
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๐ New scaffold
2 years ago by
๐บ๐ธ BarryS (

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Great looking project.
Please post more pictures as you build.
Barry
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๐ฌ Re: Air boat
2 years ago by
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It looks good, enjoy the ride!
The gator would look better with a spear through its skull.
I don't like gators!
Barry
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๐ฌ Re: Perforated Exhaust Pipe Shields
2 years ago by
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Very nicely done Lew!
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๐ฌ Re: Topaz 60" J class yacht
2 years ago by
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It looks like she handles really great in the light air.
I really like it!
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๐ฌ Re: Kathryn, a Thames Bawley - 9
2 years ago by
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Congratulations on getting the rigging nicely done.
I love rigging but at about the half way point all my fingers
turn into ten thumbs! My hands also grow into the
size of a bears paw. LOL!
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๐ RaIngaIV
2 years ago by
๐บ๐ธ BarryS (

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Inga looks good on the pond!
Nice to see sailors getting back on the water again.
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๐ฌ Re: Looks good, runs good, leaks a bit
2 years ago by
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Well, you could say it is a made scale like full size ships,
they had bilge pumps ya' know!
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๐ eezebilt Cresta
2 years ago by
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That is a good start.
Keep the pictures coming!
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๐ฌ Re: Rigging. I hate riggingโฆ
2 years ago by
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Good looking job Cash.
When will we see it on the pond?
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๐ฌ Re: Barge Mรผller Dordrecht
2 years ago by
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Very nice work on all the boats and barge. I envy your pond!
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๐ Tinkering
2 years ago by
๐บ๐ธ BarryS (

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Ron, I think you have enough whirligigs to slow down the
wind in your area!
There are housing projects growing around here everywhere. The growing population the world over is demanding housing.
I live out in the country with a horse farm behind me and a cattle farm across the road. I am afraid housing industry will be soon knocking on my door.
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