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💬 Re: USS Juneau
5 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 (
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Youngster!! 😁😁😁
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💬 Re: USS Juneau
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Wouldn’t over worry about the port side. Just use whatever info you have or your considerable knowledge. There might be a few purists who notice deviation but just think of it as only counting every other rivet! 👍
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💬 Re: Gnn directors
19 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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…….”So... my directors can "search" for a target and upon acquiring one, command its linked gun turrets to follow its movements.”
Do you use a mix in the tx to simulate the target “acquisition” & tracking as the target’s bearing changes? Those mix lines must be quite interesting.🤔
Do you use a mix in the tx to simulate the target “acquisition” & tracking as the target’s bearing changes? Those mix lines must be quite interesting.🤔
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💬 Re: Leak test passed, new railings with brass stanchions started
19 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Glad the leak(s) are resolved. If the railings develop some bends in the future I wouldn’t worry about it; would not be unusual on a 1:1. Adds to the realism.
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💬 Re: A quick note
20 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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As sung by The Rolling Stones, “ You can’t always get what you want……but if you try sometimes, you get what you need”! 😂
In real life I understand the purpose of the gun director. But I’m completely ignorant regarding how one operates on a model & how it interacts with the turrets. I await enlightenment.
In real life I understand the purpose of the gun director. But I’m completely ignorant regarding how one operates on a model & how it interacts with the turrets. I await enlightenment.
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💬 Re: A quick note
20 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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TD, do the guns elevate & lower & the turrets rotate or is the gun elevation fixed & the turrets rotate. I’m guessing it’s the former. If true, how do you accomplish both movements in such a small space?
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💬 Re: USS Juneau more pictures
21 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Some fine TD. Keep the tutorials coming.In the first photo what is the circular device aft of the turret?
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📝 Question of the Day?
21 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Get well soonest Roy.
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💬 Re: USS Juneau
23 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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For those like me who are not warship builders could you post some photos of how you automate & control the gun turrets & other automated items? How do you use all those tx channels you need? What functionality does the tx enable & control?
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📝 Death of a member.
24 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Very sorry to learn of your tragic loss. My thoughts are with you as you navigate through the challenges you face.
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💬 Re: USS Juneau
25 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Some fine J. I look forward to seeing an operational video. Quite a decision to move to a new radio & OS. I can understand your need for increased functionality when reading this blog.
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💬 Re: I found the 🤬 leak!!!😁
26 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Well on you!
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💬 Re: Leaking the leak
27 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Looks good on the water Cash. I would load up the shaft log with grease to see if that cures the issue. I’ve also had to find pinhole hull leaks in the ‘glass particularly where the hull halves are joined if it’s a two piece hull. If single piece I would look closely in the bow. Splash it & press down on the hull so as to increase the water pressure. But then you’ve probably done all of that.
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📝 Fantail launch
28 days ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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A Midwest steam launch built as a fantail launch from Woods Hole.
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📝 Question of the Day?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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I get very confused with all this AI 🤔being connected in everything these days.
What has Artificial Insemination got to with Filming and and Electronics and just a bout everything else that we use or goes on in this day and age. 😁😂
Outstanding comment!😂
What has Artificial Insemination got to with Filming and and Electronics and just a bout everything else that we use or goes on in this day and age. 😁😂
Outstanding comment!😂
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💬 Re: Encore
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Some fine T!👍👍 Will we see it in Scarborough next June?🤞
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📝 Question of the Day?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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I know everyone will be very disappointed (😂😂😂) but I think this does it. Too bad for me as I enjoyed it.
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📝 Question of the Day?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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!*#”$~?!!!!
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📝 Question of the Day?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Are these questions & answers generated by AI? If so given the plethora of incorrect information is it not time for cancelling use of AI? I recognize the time & complexity required for someone to pose a question & provide a thoroughly researched answer; a thankless task to be sure. But this has become highly error prone. I’m not ranting against an individual or individuals since I appreciate their efforts. Maybe the elephant is too big to eat, even taken a bite at a time.
Just my HO. 😔
Just my HO. 😔
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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“This one I got right and only because I realised it didn't have to refer to nautical navigation. I have a very keen interest in all things that fly as well as boats and my father in law (deceased) taught navigation in the RAF so I have had some good conversations with him.”
One of the flight axioms, comparable to dead reckoning in some respects, is if all the powered instruments fail you better know how to fly needle, ball, & airspeed & get your head out of the cockpit.😁
BTW,totally blew tonight’s question.😠
One of the flight axioms, comparable to dead reckoning in some respects, is if all the powered instruments fail you better know how to fly needle, ball, & airspeed & get your head out of the cockpit.😁
BTW,totally blew tonight’s question.😠
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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The saying known to mariners is “ Never be far from a good DR!” That’s in case all your electronics tank. Limited value when you’re out of site from land, but at least establish a compass bearing toward safety.
I have a bit of experience with this.
I have a bit of experience with this.
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Seems to me that dead reckoning is the correct answer. To me, pilotage is operating your vessel. Maybe a matter of semantics that differ depending on which side of the pond you reside on.
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📝 Electronic Speed Circuit (ESC) with Battery Eliminator Circuit
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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I would add that if the current draw of all items powered by the receiver such as motors, rudder servos, sound modules, lights, etc exceed the current output of the BEC an external battery should be attached to the receiver at the battery connection & the red wire from the esc disconnected. Particularly true if your drives are Schottels. The degrees of arc the drives can traverse create large current draws due to the turning force required.
Just clarifying my thoughts a bit.
Just clarifying my thoughts a bit.
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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I’ve used them all excepting wood.
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💬 Re: Launch cushions
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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I have a name suggestion. How about SOME FINE! Another example of your skills that result in truly excellent models. Well on you BS.👍👍👍👍👍
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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I too picked the wrong answer, (b). I was about to say that declination was the correct answer but I see that magnetic variation is sometimes used interchangeably. I believe declination is most often used particularly on this side of the pond.
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📝 Svitzer FERRIBY an ASD tug
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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I saw this tug working in Southampton. Its lines were striking to my eye so had to build it. FERRIBY’s Mate was very generous with his time providing me with photos & dimensional information for the real tug.
I have not had much sailing time with it due to initial esc failures (since resolved) & it’s 32 lb weight. The little I did run it showed extremely good maneuverability & the need for much practice at the helm.
The hull is Gary King’s TIGER SUN greatly modified to become FERRIBY. All else scratch built.
I have not had much sailing time with it due to initial esc failures (since resolved) & it’s 32 lb weight. The little I did run it showed extremely good maneuverability & the need for much practice at the helm.
The hull is Gary King’s TIGER SUN greatly modified to become FERRIBY. All else scratch built.
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💬 Re: 27” Monterey Clipper
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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A few more details. I know of another partially built hull that is available if there is any interest. Best to limit shipping to US because shipping overseas probably cost prohibitive.
As might be apparent I am a big supporter of these models & have great respect for their history including the skilled craftsmen who built incredibly beautiful models, working Hicks engines, & developed hull moulds. All to keep the legacy alive.
As might be apparent I am a big supporter of these models & have great respect for their history including the skilled craftsmen who built incredibly beautiful models, working Hicks engines, & developed hull moulds. All to keep the legacy alive.
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💬 Re: 27” Monterey Clipper
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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Thanks for providing the link Ronald. HarborModels is one of the few excellent hobby suppliers remaining in the US. It probably is merely camera distortion but to my eye the aspect ratios are a click off for the hull. To me it appears the hull is too deep & the beam is too wide for the hull’s length. I’m more than likely incorrect with this as the owners of Harbor Models are connected to a long line of very knowledgeable Monterey folks.
Their brief historical description is excellent!
Well I am incorrect! 👎 The length: beam ratio is essentially 3:1 for the Harbor Models version which is the same as my 27” hull. So, as I mentioned HM owners are well connected to very knowledgeable Monterey folks. I should have known!🤔
Their brief historical description is excellent!
Well I am incorrect! 👎 The length: beam ratio is essentially 3:1 for the Harbor Models version which is the same as my 27” hull. So, as I mentioned HM owners are well connected to very knowledgeable Monterey folks. I should have known!🤔
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💬 Re: 27” Monterey Clipper
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 ( Midshipman)
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If this works, posting this VERY short video was easy.
It worked! Video is very short but conveys the idea.
It worked! Video is very short but conveys the idea.
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