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    ๐Ÿ“ Fairey huntsman ladder
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: A Banana Boat??!
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    A worthy project!
    I had to chuckle when I saw they were banana yellow๐Ÿ˜Š
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Karoline. Dutch fishing/potato boat
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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 ๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Karoline. Dutch fishing/potato boat
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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? ๐Ÿ‘
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: BYMS 2079 (continued)
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Looking great with all those fiddle bits.
    Barry ๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Half Hull
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Push tug rescue
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Rescuing a boat in need is always a good thing.
    Enjoy the process.
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ“ Clear coat over epoxy
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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.
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ“ Flywheels - gyros for stabilization
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    You might find this interesting.


    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Some more work done
    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    All the details are looking great!
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Naxos Laser sheets
    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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.
    Barry

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    ๐Ÿ“ Ra Inga IV at the pond
    10 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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

    ๐Ÿ“ FPV Experience
    10 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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/
    ๐Ÿ“ If only
    12 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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!
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ“ 34" Fairy Huntsman air scoops
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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

    ๐Ÿ“ RTTL 2755 today at the pond
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    She looks good on the water. You need a bigger pond! LOL
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Oystercatcher
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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

    ๐Ÿ“ New scaffold
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Great looking project.
    Please post more pictures as you build.
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Air boat
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Perforated Exhaust Pipe Shields
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Very nicely done Lew!
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Topaz 60" J class yacht
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    It looks like she handles really great in the light air.
    I really like it!
    Barry

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Kathryn, a Thames Bawley - 9
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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!
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ“ RaIngaIV
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Inga looks good on the pond!
    Nice to see sailors getting back on the water again.
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Looks good, runs good, leaks a bit
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Well, you could say it is a made scale like full size ships,
    they had bilge pumps ya' know!
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ“ eezebilt Cresta
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    That is a good start.
    Keep the pictures coming!
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Rigging. I hate riggingโ€ฆ
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Good looking job Cash.
    When will we see it on the pond?
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Barge Mรผller Dordrecht
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    Very nice work on all the boats and barge. I envy your pond!
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ“ Tinkering
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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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.
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Little Shelley Foss Update, conclusion
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    I am glad to see you finish the project. I have enjoyed watching the progress.
    Shelley is a great looking gal!
    I suppose you have already a new project in mind. It seems like we can never overcome this obsession.
    Barry

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Aeronaut Jonny
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BarryS ( Warrant Officer)
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    It looks like you are coming right along with Jonny.
    Keep the pictures coming, I will enjoy watching
    your progress.
    Barry



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