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💬 Re: Canal boat
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 (
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There are sevral series on narrow boat / canal boats On Britt TV
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📝 Glue removal.
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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There's a series On BRITT TV about these boats,
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📝 Glue removal.
22 days ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Super glue can be removed using acetone, isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, oils, or mechanical methods, depending on the surface type.
General Guidelines
Super glue, or cyanoacrylate, bonds extremely quickly and strongly, making removal challenging. The method you choose depends on the surface material and whether the glue is fresh or dried. Always test any solvent on a hidden area first to avoid damage, and use protective gloves and ventilation when handling chemicals like acetone.
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Removing Super Glue from Skin
Warm, soapy water: Soak the affected area for 10–15 minutes to loosen fresh glue.
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Acetone-based nail polish remover: Dab gently with a cotton pad to dissolve dried glue.
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Oils: Olive oil, baby oil, or petroleum jelly can help soften glue without harsh chemicals.
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Peeling: Once softened, gently peel or roll the glue off. Moisturize afterward to prevent dryness.
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Removing Super Glue from Non-Porous Surfaces (Glass, Metal, Ceramic)
Acetone: Saturate a cotton ball or cloth and press onto the glue for a few minutes to soften it.
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Scraping: Use a blunt, non-metallic tool like a plastic scraper or old credit card to lift the softened glue.
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Alternative solvents: WD-40 or isopropyl alcohol can also help loosen glue on these surfaces.
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Clean-up: Wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove residue.
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Removing Super Glue from Wood or Textured Surfaces
Sanding: For stubborn dried glue, gently sand the area to remove residue.
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Warm, soapy water: Can help soften glue on unfinished or sealed wood before scraping.
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Removing Super Glue from Plastic or Painted Surfaces
Mechanical methods: Carefully scrape with a plastic tool to avoid scratching.
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General Guidelines
Super glue, or cyanoacrylate, bonds extremely quickly and strongly, making removal challenging. The method you choose depends on the surface material and whether the glue is fresh or dried. Always test any solvent on a hidden area first to avoid damage, and use protective gloves and ventilation when handling chemicals like acetone.
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Removing Super Glue from Skin
Warm, soapy water: Soak the affected area for 10–15 minutes to loosen fresh glue.
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Acetone-based nail polish remover: Dab gently with a cotton pad to dissolve dried glue.
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Oils: Olive oil, baby oil, or petroleum jelly can help soften glue without harsh chemicals.
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Peeling: Once softened, gently peel or roll the glue off. Moisturize afterward to prevent dryness.
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Removing Super Glue from Non-Porous Surfaces (Glass, Metal, Ceramic)
Acetone: Saturate a cotton ball or cloth and press onto the glue for a few minutes to soften it.
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Scraping: Use a blunt, non-metallic tool like a plastic scraper or old credit card to lift the softened glue.
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Alternative solvents: WD-40 or isopropyl alcohol can also help loosen glue on these surfaces.
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Clean-up: Wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove residue.
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Removing Super Glue from Wood or Textured Surfaces
Sanding: For stubborn dried glue, gently sand the area to remove residue.
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Warm, soapy water: Can help soften glue on unfinished or sealed wood before scraping.
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Removing Super Glue from Plastic or Painted Surfaces
Mechanical methods: Carefully scrape with a plastic tool to avoid scratching.
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Oils: Vegetable oil, mineral oil, or petroleum jelly can lubricate and loosen glue without damaging the surface.
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Acetone caution: Acetone may dissolve or discolor plastics and painted finishes, so use sparingly and test first.
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💬 Re: MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
30 days ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I'm also getting ready to build one so I will be following your progress.
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📝 I finished my Seaspan "Hawk"
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I just finished building my SeaSpan Hawk RC model 40" long with 2 "Z" drives.
1 Year build. Early version.
Now waiting to launch her when weather is right, (The hull has been in the water checking out the "Z" Drives for operation.
it has been a fun and interesting build.
My 1st tug Built from the deck up is all scratch built, there were no real drawings.
Also found a cart to transport it on.
1 Year build. Early version.
Now waiting to launch her when weather is right, (The hull has been in the water checking out the "Z" Drives for operation.
it has been a fun and interesting build.
My 1st tug Built from the deck up is all scratch built, there were no real drawings.
Also found a cart to transport it on.
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📝 How to secure acccess deck covers /hatches
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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The problem I'm having is adhering the magnets to Styrene. CA glue and epoxy do not adhere to the surface of the magnets! GRR
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📝 Building a rowboat 1:6 scale from Model Boat magazine
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Building a rowboat 1:6 scale from this month's Model Boat magazine.
I have made many changes to the drawing and it's operation it's been interesting and fun I have a 1:6 scale doll to add to it.
It's the only way I can get the video installed to show how the Oars are working to propel the boat. I removed the link to my face book video
I have made many changes to the drawing and it's operation it's been interesting and fun I have a 1:6 scale doll to add to it.
It's the only way I can get the video installed to show how the Oars are working to propel the boat. I removed the link to my face book video
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📝 Adhesives
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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You might look into this product it might work for your needs
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📝 Adhesives
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Jumpugly This is great for brass to brass but will not work for white metal Zinc. white metal temp is way lower temp than tinned solder.
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📝 Adhesives
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I wish these model kit manufactures would tell you the instructions on how to attach white metal parts to brass or quit putting it in their kits. epoxies and CA do not work any of the smallest shock (bump) to these joints will fail they will not last very long with transportation to and from home to pond. the zinc is oily and is a containment to solder and glues, so nothing sticks to it.
Normal solder temp for brass is too high for white metal.
Normal solder temp for brass is too high for white metal.
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📝 Flysky Warning
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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As inexpensive as these radios are, it cheaper to by a new one I have a separate radio for each of my boats, I can buy a new radio and receiver for less than 60 dollars. and if I want to let a friend use one of my boats and me another boat at same time it works out better.
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💬 Re: Seaspan HAWK with "Z" drive build
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Graupner "Z" drive Astro flight geared motors
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📝 Seaspan HAWK with "Z" drive build
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Progress on my Seaspan Hawk. this boat was just the hull and deck, with 2 Z drive motors. Everything from the deck up was destroyed. the drawing I could find had lines that were 1/8" thick so trying to get everything in proportion was interesting and challenging. it has been a fun build and challenged my old mind.
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📝 Model Expo/Seguin tug 1:32 scale
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I can only dream of owning this coffee table. I think it is an Ai photo.
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📝 Model Expo/Seguin tug 1:32 scale
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I just acquired a older kit but it has a fiber glass hull. I love the wooden hull but the real boats hull was painted white, deck grey, and cabin was varnished. then later painted white, the box shows different paint job. so I'm trying to decide on what color to do with mine.
There is a new company that bought the rights to the kit and they are releasing it now. and in production.
There is a new company that bought the rights to the kit and they are releasing it now. and in production.
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📝 Help Please Graupner 2351 Navy Sound Module
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Help Please Graupner 2351 Navy Sound Module
I have a Graupner 2351 Navy Sound Module in my model Tug. lead number "2: is not connected. Is it needed? Should the sound of the RPM speed up when you advance the throttle?
the adjustment switches are labeled
Diesel drenhzhl ( Speed)
Diesel lautstarke (load)
Gesamt-lautstarke (Overall loud)
lead #2 Blitzin ausgang (speed camera exit) this is not connected to anything. Is this need to give RPM sound increases? where would I find this component?
I have a Graupner 2351 Navy Sound Module in my model Tug. lead number "2: is not connected. Is it needed? Should the sound of the RPM speed up when you advance the throttle?
the adjustment switches are labeled
Diesel drenhzhl ( Speed)
Diesel lautstarke (load)
Gesamt-lautstarke (Overall loud)
lead #2 Blitzin ausgang (speed camera exit) this is not connected to anything. Is this need to give RPM sound increases? where would I find this component?
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📝 How do you create the coiled ropes?
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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for the flat coiled ropes laid on the decks. I roll them then use painters tape on one side then turn it over and apply either canopy glue or Clear wood workers glue to the other side of the rope let it dry remove tape then glue it to the deck. this way you don't get the hard glue look on the top. you don't need very much glue on the back side just enough to hold it in place.
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💬 Re: New acquisition - Elco MTB
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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What scale is your PT? (Length) I building one right now 1:20 scale 48" PT 596
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📝 Epoxy over paint does it work?
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Have you thought about using a marine Spar varnish? try it on an area that is not visible about 1" square if it affects the paint. other is an epoxy resin. another method is to pour resin inside and let it flow around as you move the boat around twisting and turning making the resin flow into all the cracks and crevasses. Are you sure it's not your prop rudder shafts leaking. do you have stuffing boxes for you prop shafts? are your rudder shafts above the water line?
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📝 Power Saws for Cutting Wood for Models
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Here is what I use but mainly for Brass tubing and such. I replace the blade with a metal Disc cutter. it does the job
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📝 Power Saws for Cutting Wood for Models
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I bought this one 5 years ago the saw guide doesn't have the thumb screws it has knurled knobs they dn't get in the way when feeding wood for a straight cut. I use it for hobby grade plywood up to 3/16" it does fine.
Issues: The blades that come with it are not very good. I use the finer toothed blade the most Carbide is to Course.
The finer blade has no Curf on it, so it does bind up if you feed it too fast. and constantly stops when cutting.
Safety issue is: when blade stops and you pull back the wood it takes about 10-15 sec for the overload protection to come back on, so it is very possible for you to think it is shut off and you need to turn switch back on. but it starts back up by itself as you are pulling the wood out. Wish they made so on off switch would have to be reset.
Would like to find better blades for it.
Hate using my 10" table saw and chop saw for a 1"- 4" piece of wood.
Issues: The blades that come with it are not very good. I use the finer toothed blade the most Carbide is to Course.
The finer blade has no Curf on it, so it does bind up if you feed it too fast. and constantly stops when cutting.
Safety issue is: when blade stops and you pull back the wood it takes about 10-15 sec for the overload protection to come back on, so it is very possible for you to think it is shut off and you need to turn switch back on. but it starts back up by itself as you are pulling the wood out. Wish they made so on off switch would have to be reset.
Would like to find better blades for it.
Hate using my 10" table saw and chop saw for a 1"- 4" piece of wood.
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📝 White lead and glues?????? frustrated
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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White lead is lead and zinc
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📝 Prop selection for triple (3) props
9 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you all.
As to BruceD and Bruce1946 both are me, I have been trying for years to get this corrected and bring all into one and the same person. I have written the support team many times with no response!
As to BruceD and Bruce1946 both are me, I have been trying for years to get this corrected and bring all into one and the same person. I have written the support team many times with no response!
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📝 Prop selection for triple (3) props
9 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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So on the main question Best way of setting up 3 props Selection. I am building a Dumas PT 596 48" Glass planning hull I am building to Scale 1:20 and several people in the past have said they have had issues with this boat tracking right and that rudder control is slow. The rudders are small only 60% of the rudder (just below the Prop Hub) is in the prop stream. and I am going to increase the prop length by a 1/2" hoping to prevent this.
My question is how to set up the 3 props, Left prop CC, Center Prop CC or CW, right prop CW. I will have proportional motor RPM's with all 3 motors.
Looking at photos of freighters and other non-planning hulls is not the same as a PT boat.
thank you
My question is how to set up the 3 props, Left prop CC, Center Prop CC or CW, right prop CW. I will have proportional motor RPM's with all 3 motors.
Looking at photos of freighters and other non-planning hulls is not the same as a PT boat.
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📝 Building from plans
9 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Print a copy of the parts using your scanner and printer, Or go to library or FedX and have them make copies, then attach to your wood with a nonpermanent glue. Then cut them out leaving a small waste then sand them down to the line on the printed copy.
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📝 1:20 Scale Crew and Guests - Pleasure Cruiser
10 months ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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📝 Soldering
1 year ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Here is a good link for learning how to solder, would suggests you use brass or copper. you need high temp for stainless.
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📝 Paint layers
1 year ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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It is best if you use the same type of paint. the solvents in all the paints have a tendency to out gas. you don't say what type of paint you are using for you 2nd coat. normally you never use solvent-based lacquer paints over enamels or acrylics it will blister. it is all based on the solvent in the paints. They all out gas differently and they dry (cure) differently. and the humity also affects the paints on how long between coats. there are water-based lacquers out there also. so do test samples. even then if some variable will cause an issue.
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📝 US Coast guard 44MLB Rudder
1 year ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I currently building a US Coast guard 44MLB. I want to stay as close to scale as possible. and using it as RC also.
The Rudder that Dumas included is Rounded. By the drawing and photo's this boat has a more rectangular shaped Rudder. See attached USCG drawing.
My questions are, is there a reason for Dumas making a rounded Rudder?
Does anyone know the dimensions for the real Rudder 3/4;1 scale.
The Rudder that Dumas included is Rounded. By the drawing and photo's this boat has a more rectangular shaped Rudder. See attached USCG drawing.
My questions are, is there a reason for Dumas making a rounded Rudder?
Does anyone know the dimensions for the real Rudder 3/4;1 scale.
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📝 Prop shaft lubricant
1 year ago by 🇺🇸 bruce1946 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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all Marine wheel bearing grease has a fiber in it for trailers
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