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    πŸ“ Coast Guard 47 MLB help
    4 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    πŸ“ Coast Guard 47 MLB help
    5 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    πŸ“ Coast Guard 47 MLB help
    5 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Lewz I wasn't able to go into the lower decks they were having a crew meeting below. they were very nice to me though.
    Jumpugly gave me a great link to below deck in the helm, I believe there was a photo of the engine room also on his link.
    I will only be doing the lower helm as do to the electronics for RC there is no room. I suppose to get some drawing from Seattles Museum that I hope will give me some insights to interior. And lookin to go to the Surfmans school at the mouth of the Columbia river. Ilwaco, Washington. Most hazardess Bar in the USA. I have fished there many years going out on the bar.

    πŸ“ Coast Guard 47 MLB help
    5 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    The new boats the upper deck is updated I got a tour down At Coo's bay a great group of guys. I haven't found a older model yet.

    πŸ“ Coast Guard 47 MLB help
    5 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    LewZ Thank you Is the radar under a protective glass?

    πŸ“ Coast Guard 47 MLB help
    5 days ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    jumpugly Thank you, great Photo.

    Is this the newer version of the 47 MLB or the older version before being up graded?
    Thank you so much

    πŸ“ Krick "Paula IV". On how to glue the Hull to the Deck ABS.
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    I need Help with a Krick "Paula IV". On how to glue the Hull to the Deck ABS.
    I've seen people suggest MEK And Plastruct Bondene (for styrene to Styrene and ABS to ABS)
    What’s the working time for MEK? How do I get it in between the 2 surfaces which are about 1 1/2" in height.
    Same question with using Plastruct Bondene. Working time is seconds.
    I understand epoxies won't hold over long periods of time??? Epoxies have a longer working time that I can apply 1st to both surfaces then I can join the deck to the hull with clamps.
    Once I get deck and hull joined it will be very difficult getting into hull area.
    Thank you

    πŸ“ Styrene glues???? on Styrene boats
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    I have attached Kricks glueing instructions.
    Acrylic adhesive.Roughen all glueing with sand paper surfaces before appling adhisive do not apply thickglue beads but streak it on.
    I am doing everthing they said.
    HMMMM

    πŸ“ Styrene glues???? on Styrene boats
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Thank you all. I went to my local hobby store in my area and asked the same question. They suggested using Maxi-cure extra thick along with Insta set.
    here is the info on this. I am trying this product now and will let you know what I found out.
    Thank you for your input

    Maxi-Cureβ„’ extra thick CA is the best CA for most plastics, including GE’s Lexan MAXI-CUREβ„’ is the best choice for plastic model assembly. When used with INSTA-SETβ„’, it works better than any putty for modifying or filling voids. It can be carved with a knife or razor blade and sanded and feathered to form a finish indistinguishable from plastic. MAXI-CUREβ„’ bonds fiberglass, hardwood, metal and rubber better than any other hobby adhesive. For gluing to the inside, clothtextured surface of fiberglass, scrape the area to be bonded with a razor blade or coarse sandpaper before using MAXI-CUREβ„’ or any other adhesive. It also is best for bonding the tires for R/C cars.

    MAXI-CUREβ„’ has proven to be very popular in the archery business for the fletching of vanes onto aluminum and carbon arrow shafts. Along with being the strongest, MAXI-CUREβ„’ is usually the least expensive option for this application.

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    πŸ“ Styrene glues???? on Styrene boats
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Jump if you want a great paint in Spray cans 400ML Try Vallejo Hobby paintfor plastics and metal lots of colors and you can get thier bottle paints to match it exactly It goes on easy and evenly drys fast sand easy. I'm really impressed with it.and way cheaper than tamiya paints

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    πŸ“ Styrene glues???? on Styrene boats
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    I'm having issues with styrene cement creating weak joints. the Joints break with the slightess bump or pressure on the joint. I’m in the prosess of building a Krick Paula IV and the boom mounting joints are joined together with interlocking pieces and I’m using Plastruct’s Plastic weld and Plastructs’s Bondene for Styrene and ABS. I ues a 100 grit sand paper on all joints giving it a rough texture to help it bite into the styrene.
    Epoxies don’t seem to work either
    What are you using to insure strong connections / joints

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    πŸ“ Double accounts
    1 month ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Did you ever get an answer on your double account? I have the same problem.
    Have a great day

    πŸ“ Help Please I'm looking for plans for a Coast Guard 47 MLB made by "Coast Guard Models" I believe it
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Hi Are all the 47 MLB's the same other than upgrades?

    πŸ“ Help Please I'm looking for plans for a Coast Guard 47 MLB made by "Coast Guard Models" I believe it
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Kevin H
    no you are not being annoying. I have that document you sent I found it this morning. I don't have the box just all the pieces. It's made by "coast guard Models" was the manufactor of the kit went out of business several years ago.
    It has been owned by 2 people befor me. And was given to me. I was down in Coo's Bay a coouple of weeks ago and the crews were very kind and gave me a tour on one of there up grade boats so I got alot of photo's and trying work from them. I'm looking at coming up there where you are in the near future. The boat I have is not the upgraded version.
    I'm looking for the plans/drawing. the kit did not have a instruction booklet.
    I found the document you sen very helpful as it has a lot of drawing to look at, and will be very helpful.
    And thank you for your service I have alot of respect for the Coast Guard and what you guys and Gals do.

    Thank you for your help.
    MSgt. Retired USAF

    πŸ“ Help Please I'm looking for plans for a Coast Guard 47 MLB made by "Coast Guard Models" I believe it
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    I'm looking for plans / Information for a Coast Guard 47 MLB made by "Coast Guard Models" I believe it is 1:18 scale. I aquired this boat but I have no plans / Drawings for and could use some help please.
    Thank you

    πŸ“ Led bulb / lights
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    I use these lights for all my lighting needs and i don't have to worry about resistors and the leads are super thin so you can fit more wire through smaller areas.

    then I add a adjustable voltage regulator
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    πŸ“ Hey Gang, what boat is this?
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    πŸ“ Krick Paula Work Boat input on anyone that has built one
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    I'm looking for Input for tips & tricks & Photos, on building the Paula Krick work boat. Has anyone added side to side movement to the pulley on the host?
    My Kit Paula IV is being shipped to me as we speak.
    Thank you in advanceπŸ˜€πŸ‘

    πŸ“ Height if thΓ© letters on transom
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    If you are looking for real small LED's for interior lighting I used ChipNano Pico and Z Leds
    From www.Evandesigns.com They are in the USA
    I used red 3 volt 8" wire (just a little thicker than a hair) you can also get 14" wire length
    and 3 volt warm white

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    πŸ“ Height if thΓ© letters on transom
    2 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    10MM for the Stern I ordered My Vinyl Letters through Cornwell model boats

    https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl?page=search&SS=BECC++vi
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    πŸ“ Glue for wood to Plastruct?
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Rough sand the styrene surface and use epoxy. If it's small pieces like fitting I use canopy white glue. it dries clear.also works on painted surfaces

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    πŸ’¬ Re: Rudders and Steering
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Is this a kitt or scrath build? If kit where did you get it? Wonderful job you should be Proud.πŸ‘

    πŸ’¬ Re: Model Slipway 1:16 Trent Finally finished ready for maiden!
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    no shows here.

    πŸ“ Looking for a RC US coast guard boat kit,
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    I'm Looking for a Radio control "USA coast guard boat kit", All I can find is Dumas. I have built Dumas Before and never again.Is there any CG kits ou there?

    πŸ“ Model Slipway 1:16 Trent Finally finished ready for maiden!
    3 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    well I finally got her completed Have acouple of minor things to do on the electrical to connect upper dec to lower deck waiting on parts

    πŸ’¬ Re: Model slipway Trent 1:16 progress Build blog
    4 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Updated build photo'sLong process but it's getting there

    πŸ“ 1/16th scale crew for Trent lifeboat
    9 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    What did you make them out of? are they 3 D? outstanding work.

    πŸ“ Model slipway Trent 1:16 progress Build blog
    9 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    well I'm getting there still a long way to go. Painting the cabin and Hull before adding all the attachments.
    Thought it would be easier to do with out all the lights railings and other stuff are added. I used 220 wet and dry sand paper for the anti-skid look on the deck.
    Interior cabin is done and painted. Will add the windows / Glass after painting is done
    I'malways open to new Ideas and ways of doing this.
    1st Styrene boat I have built. Huge llearning curve.

    πŸ“ Finishing Balsa to look like metal
    9 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Use Styrene it comes in all kinds of thiknesses and widths also can get sheets in different thickness. It's easy to work with, you can cut it with a xacto knife. Score with knife and then bend it at score mark and it breaks. to paint it use a lite sanding 320 grit, paint with real lite coats of paint.
    If using Balsa use balsa sanding sealer do several coats and sand in between each coat until smooth with 220 then finish off with 300 sand paper

    πŸ“ "Airbrushing for Modelers 101"
    9 months ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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    Chugalone I'm using Vallejo paints right now with a Iwata IPH 80 here is first time with this set up, Color is real bright due to the sun I'm buillding a Model Slipway boat the 'TRENT'
    I had to many issues paint with laquer and enamel paints due to the thinners on Styrene glues and fillers they seemed to made the Styrene and paint soft for several days. took to long to cure. befor applying 2nd coats.



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