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๐ RESTORING MODELS
4 days ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 (
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I remember seeing this when I visited Isreal and Jordan in 1996. It had not long been found and was displayed in a temporary building near the lake while they stabilised it. If I remember correctly it was discovered because they had had a drought year and the lake was very low. And like when they raised the Mary Rose here in the UK it had to be sprayed to stop it drying out while they agreed on how to preserve it long term.
Looks from your pictures like they did a good job.
Looks from your pictures like they did a good job.
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๐ Crosby Model & Hobby Show
8 days ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I was only thinking this morning that I must find the date for this. I really enjoyed last year's show.
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๐ KEITH BRAGG- PILOT 20 KIT
18 days ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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A challenge for someone ๐
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๐ Batteries
24 days ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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That's quite a collection of batteries. I'll show you my collection sometime.
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๐ Peterd has passed away quietly this evening
1 month ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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In my prayers as l attend church this morning. May his family feel the love of God and the support of those around them at this time.
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๐ The eve of another year
2 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Ronald
Love those little boats, and the snow blower is just the ticket for those who have proper snow.
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Love those little boats, and the snow blower is just the ticket for those who have proper snow.
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๐ The eve of another year
2 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Happy New Year all.
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๐ Next project
2 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Merry Christmas to you all.
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๐ Mixer connections
3 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Yes, I had realised that it was mixing the esc signals so the description whilst helpful was not complete as the type of esc probably doesn't matter to it.
Unlike the one I have purchased for driving two small brushed motors directly from the mixer. To drive a small cat' model.
Unlike the one I have purchased for driving two small brushed motors directly from the mixer. To drive a small cat' model.
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๐ Early Radio Control Experiences
3 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Meccano/Mamod one. I've not seen the Meccano vertical boiler.
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๐ Early Radio Control Experiences
3 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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It is interesting to see these older models when they come round. I always look out for them on displays at the fairs, not that I am in the market to buy just interested. Although I am occasionally offered things like the Meccano steam boiler a friend passed on to me earlier this year.
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๐ Early Radio Control Experiences
3 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I too like the look of that motor. How many poles has it got on the armature?
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๐ motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
3 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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MFA Torpedo 500 Motor and Gearbox 6:1 Ratio | Howes Models
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๐ motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
3 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Wow, it makes my paddle steamer project look small.
You will need a gear reduction on an electric motor. I have an MFA 540 size with a gearbox that I intend to use. They can be bought with some serious reduction that gives a huge torque increase. Creative coupling could see the pistons working in real time. Good luck
You will need a gear reduction on an electric motor. I have an MFA 540 size with a gearbox that I intend to use. They can be bought with some serious reduction that gives a huge torque increase. Creative coupling could see the pistons working in real time. Good luck
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๐ Mixer connections
3 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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๐ clinker-built boat
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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You may have to make your own from copper wire
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๐ Weathering on a real fishing boat
8 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I guess this is why most of us build the fresh out of the yard version rather than the old well used true to life. ๐
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๐ Edina Model Yacht Club "Parade of Boats" 2025
9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I agree with you it looks great. I love to see others handiwork and the standard of construction is usually very high. Great console for the kids. ๐
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๐ Calling Lew Z- Free Christ Craft project
9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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That will be a nice boat when its finished ๐
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๐ Sand Barges
9 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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There's not much buoyancy to spare once it is loaded? Would have been difficult to manoeuvre.
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๐ Removing a registration
10 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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In your profile page there is the option to Close Account near the bottom of the page.
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๐ Interesting trivia ..
10 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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๐ Easter greetings
10 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Happy Easter to all
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๐ฌ Re: Today at Little Radford MBC
11 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I was with friends at Hoylake boating lake yesterday and one of them has a Fairey Huntsman kit to build without instructions. Does Dave have the build instructions for his by any chance, such that he could share the information with us? So his kit can be built without too much guess work.
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๐ฌ Re: Midwest #994 Chesapeake Double Kayak
11 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I enjoyed many years of paddling mostly fiberglass kayaks. This looks a beautiful double, were the originals skin on birch construction?
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๐ Model Boat Spam
11 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Sadly the Internet bots they use pick up the searches or interests we have and use them against us.
We just have to stay savvy.
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We just have to stay savvy.
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๐ Lesro Pilot Boat
11 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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๐ Riษble club show..
11 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I was at Crosby too, great variety of models. The mulberry was the work of one man whose father had been there. he had been the driver of one of the trucks. I had an interesting chat with him, sorry but I didn't get his name.
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๐ Model & Hobbies show, March 22nd 2025
12 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Just put the date in my diary. Glad you posted about it.
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๐ Even a blind squirrel...
12 months ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ColinJ2 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi
I too have a Stirling kit build of a Chris Craft Cruiser. The Catalina, I was given it during the Covid pandemic, with the hull and cabin built. I didn't like the cabin much so re-made most of that but the hull was OK. It was a very satisfying project, and I think I now have the "bug".
It was my first, and so far, only boat build, but, I have just purchased plans for a Windermere paddle steamer. I now need to clear enough space to build it.
I too have a Stirling kit build of a Chris Craft Cruiser. The Catalina, I was given it during the Covid pandemic, with the hull and cabin built. I didn't like the cabin much so re-made most of that but the hull was OK. It was a very satisfying project, and I think I now have the "bug".
It was my first, and so far, only boat build, but, I have just purchased plans for a Windermere paddle steamer. I now need to clear enough space to build it.
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