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6 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman (
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and yet another question I cannot answer for lack of an appropriate choice.
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8 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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10/1 another one with no correct choice offered ....
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📝 Question of the Day?
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Another unanswerable question. We need an E) "None of the Above" option.
Another day that I simply cannot answer, because none of the choices are correct.
These are getting worse and worse .......
Another day that I simply cannot answer, because none of the choices are correct.
These are getting worse and worse .......
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📝 Scale subjects.....
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Theodore Tugboat, a Canadian series that lasted 5 seasons.
Production ended in 2001 after creating 130 episodes (only 75 aired).
It was a cute show, too bad it didn't survive longer.
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Production ended in 2001 after creating 130 episodes (only 75 aired).
It was a cute show, too bad it didn't survive longer.
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📝 Question of the Day?
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (and others):
Magnetic declination (sometimes called magnetic variation) is the angle between magnetic north and true north. Declination is positive when this angle is east of true north and negative when it is west. Magnetic declination changes over time, and with location. Declination value is needed to determine true north, because compasses point toward magnetic north.
Whereas:
The term for the angle between the magnetic north and the direction of a ship's course is called "magnetic course"; the difference between the magnetic north and the ship's course is considered the "magnetic deviation" which is caused by the ship's own magnetic field affecting the compass reading.
AI is wrong again, which drives my score even lower .... sigh
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Magnetic declination (sometimes called magnetic variation) is the angle between magnetic north and true north. Declination is positive when this angle is east of true north and negative when it is west. Magnetic declination changes over time, and with location. Declination value is needed to determine true north, because compasses point toward magnetic north.
Whereas:
The term for the angle between the magnetic north and the direction of a ship's course is called "magnetic course"; the difference between the magnetic north and the ship's course is considered the "magnetic deviation" which is caused by the ship's own magnetic field affecting the compass reading.
AI is wrong again, which drives my score even lower .... sigh
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💬 Re: 1/12th Scale Waveney lifeboat
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Alessandro,
"White Metal" is sort of a generic term for:
"A metal alloy that may include antimony, tin, lead, cadmium, bismuth, and zinc (some of which are quite toxic). Not all of these metals are found in all white metal alloys. Metals are mixed to achieve a desired goal or need."
Another common name for it is "Pot Metal":
"Pot metal is typically made from a combination of common, less precious metals like zinc, lead, copper, tin, aluminum, magnesium, iron, and cadmium; essentially, a mix of scrap metals melted together in a "pot" which gives it its name, making it a relatively inexpensive alloy with a low melting point, often used for casting parts due to its ease of molding"
It is not common for white metal to contain (much) lead in recent years. Even our (US) wheel weights, shotgun shot, and fishing lures no longer contain lead.
Hope that helps,
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"White Metal" is sort of a generic term for:
"A metal alloy that may include antimony, tin, lead, cadmium, bismuth, and zinc (some of which are quite toxic). Not all of these metals are found in all white metal alloys. Metals are mixed to achieve a desired goal or need."
Another common name for it is "Pot Metal":
"Pot metal is typically made from a combination of common, less precious metals like zinc, lead, copper, tin, aluminum, magnesium, iron, and cadmium; essentially, a mix of scrap metals melted together in a "pot" which gives it its name, making it a relatively inexpensive alloy with a low melting point, often used for casting parts due to its ease of molding"
It is not common for white metal to contain (much) lead in recent years. Even our (US) wheel weights, shotgun shot, and fishing lures no longer contain lead.
Hope that helps,
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📝 Question of the Day?
22 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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9/18 QOD .... I love it when they give me the answer, in the question!
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📝 Voyages :)
22 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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That sounds wonderful!
Enjoy the vacation.
We will try to behave in your absence ....
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Enjoy the vacation.
We will try to behave in your absence ....
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📝 info needed on this boat
23 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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That is a Graupner #2149 Loschkreuzer Weser "Fireboat".
I don't have much more than that ... but with that info, maybe you can find what you're looking for.
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Here is a link to one that sold a while back :
I don't have much more than that ... but with that info, maybe you can find what you're looking for.
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Here is a link to one that sold a while back :
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📝 Question of the Day?
24 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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RN,
Yes they are repeats, but at least this time I'm getting them correct ... this time!! 🤣
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Yes they are repeats, but at least this time I'm getting them correct ... this time!! 🤣
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📝 Question of the Day?
29 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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The answer to the 9/11 question is "none of the above".
The Kyrenia sank around 400BC and was discovered in 1965.
The Mary Rose was discovered in 1971 and raised in 1982
Since no answers were correct, I chose not to answer.
I'm sure this is a recycled question.
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The Kyrenia sank around 400BC and was discovered in 1965.
The Mary Rose was discovered in 1971 and raised in 1982
Since no answers were correct, I chose not to answer.
I'm sure this is a recycled question.
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📝 Question of the Day?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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I don't mind getting answers wrong, BUT I do mind getting them counted as wrong when I am correct!
"Russia has the largest submarine fleet in the world, with 65 submarines as of July 2024. The United States is second with 64 submarines, and China is third with 61. Together, these three countries have 40% of the world's submarine fleet."
This, verified by several sites .....
"Russia has the largest submarine fleet in the world, with 65 submarines as of July 2024. The United States is second with 64 submarines, and China is third with 61. Together, these three countries have 40% of the world's submarine fleet."
This, verified by several sites .....
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📝 Question of the Day?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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As Simplesailor's chart shows, the only answer that is remotely correct is "Running".
The AI answer "Close Reach" is the most far from correct of the choices as it is by definition sailing into the wind.
My gut told me this was another of those questions left unanswered because Broad Reach was not a choice. So picking whatever choice AI thinks is the answer was a shot in the dark.
Running was my pick, because all sailing downwind is essentially some form of "Running" with the wind.
Frustrating .....
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The AI answer "Close Reach" is the most far from correct of the choices as it is by definition sailing into the wind.
My gut told me this was another of those questions left unanswered because Broad Reach was not a choice. So picking whatever choice AI thinks is the answer was a shot in the dark.
Running was my pick, because all sailing downwind is essentially some form of "Running" with the wind.
Frustrating .....
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💬 Re: My trip with the CAP SAN DIEGO
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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How fun!!
Sounds indeed like "A dream come true"
Sounds indeed like "A dream come true"
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💬 Re: Fix’r Upper
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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There is "almost" enough there to make patterns from.
Then remake ALL the pieces, and complete the "re"construction.
There is a wooden boat reconstruction business about 25 miles from me.
I know the owner, and he told me that in the majority of cases the boats brought in for reconstruction are used for exactly that .... patterns.
Dave B
PS his boats have won many awards.
Then remake ALL the pieces, and complete the "re"construction.
There is a wooden boat reconstruction business about 25 miles from me.
I know the owner, and he told me that in the majority of cases the boats brought in for reconstruction are used for exactly that .... patterns.
Dave B
PS his boats have won many awards.
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📝 CAP SAN DIEGO
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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OH! What a fun adventure! We need a report on the voyage afterwards.
I'm officially a little jealous.
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I'm officially a little jealous.
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Re: Aug 22 question.
I have been there!
And, in fact have canoed on Lake Louise.
I agree with Ed that it has little to do with our hobby.
Having said that, it is possibly the most beautiful place in nature I have ever been.
Yes, Nick, you do need a lake to sail a boat. But this one is glacier fed, and mighty cold.
There is no swimming out on rescue missions here.
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I have been there!
And, in fact have canoed on Lake Louise.
I agree with Ed that it has little to do with our hobby.
Having said that, it is possibly the most beautiful place in nature I have ever been.
Yes, Nick, you do need a lake to sail a boat. But this one is glacier fed, and mighty cold.
There is no swimming out on rescue missions here.
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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August 18th is another question I simply cannot answer, because the correct answer is not one of the choices.
I don't want to guess which of the 4 incorrect answers are the one AI wants me to pick, as there is a 75% chance of guessing the wrong, wrong answer.
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I don't want to guess which of the 4 incorrect answers are the one AI wants me to pick, as there is a 75% chance of guessing the wrong, wrong answer.
Dave B
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📝 Help needed to ID this boat
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Redpop,
Sorry to hear about your bad experience.
I am actually surprised at your experience with them.
I have ordered bits and pieces from them, and always had superior service.
I have to admit, I am in the United States. Wondering if the international shipping thing is a factor.
My wife and I actually stopped at their facility Feb 4th of this year when we were passing through Tucson. They were very cordial and let us roam pretty freely.
I hope you have better luck with them going forward.
Dave B
Sorry to hear about your bad experience.
I am actually surprised at your experience with them.
I have ordered bits and pieces from them, and always had superior service.
I have to admit, I am in the United States. Wondering if the international shipping thing is a factor.
My wife and I actually stopped at their facility Feb 4th of this year when we were passing through Tucson. They were very cordial and let us roam pretty freely.
I hope you have better luck with them going forward.
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📝 Help needed to ID this boat
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Dumas still sells that kit. I have found them to be very accommodating if you need parts and pieces to restore one of their boats. I suspect this to be especially true, considering they still sell the complete kit.
Here is the description from their website:
Description
We at Dumas are pleased to be able to take you back to an era of elegance. In 1946 Sparkman and Stevens designed a 66 ft. commuter boat for the express purpose of carrying commuters down the Hudson River into New York. What a glorious way to beat the traffic. These commuters were used by their owners as everyday transportation to and from work, and for pleasure trips to their favorite spots. The most famous of these commuters was the Dauntless. The Dauntless was owned by a prominent New York family. They undoubtedly considered the Dauntless a great diversion from their day to day business dealings. The days of the Dauntless are gone but you can bring them back. The Dauntless features top quality construction materials. The kit is made almost entirely of 1/8 in. poplar plywood. All parts are cleanly die-cut, and we have included a variety of detail parts including 38 cast metal fittings. The size of the Dauntless leaves the door wide open for different powering methods. The obvious choices would be scale electric power, high speed electric power, or twin gas power, but you may have your own ideas. Use running hardware kit #2341 for all twin screw, twin power methods in the Dauntless.
Length 49-1/2 inches Beam 14 inches Scale 3/4 in. to 1 ft.
*Additional parts required for R/C:
Running Hardware: #2341 For all twin screw applications
Power: Two Dumas #2004 6v motors
Speed Control: #8314 Speed Control
Battery: #8302 NiCad Battery
Charger: #8315 Battery Charger
Radio Control: #8812-2 2 Channel Radio Control w/ two servos
Here is the description from their website:
Description
We at Dumas are pleased to be able to take you back to an era of elegance. In 1946 Sparkman and Stevens designed a 66 ft. commuter boat for the express purpose of carrying commuters down the Hudson River into New York. What a glorious way to beat the traffic. These commuters were used by their owners as everyday transportation to and from work, and for pleasure trips to their favorite spots. The most famous of these commuters was the Dauntless. The Dauntless was owned by a prominent New York family. They undoubtedly considered the Dauntless a great diversion from their day to day business dealings. The days of the Dauntless are gone but you can bring them back. The Dauntless features top quality construction materials. The kit is made almost entirely of 1/8 in. poplar plywood. All parts are cleanly die-cut, and we have included a variety of detail parts including 38 cast metal fittings. The size of the Dauntless leaves the door wide open for different powering methods. The obvious choices would be scale electric power, high speed electric power, or twin gas power, but you may have your own ideas. Use running hardware kit #2341 for all twin screw, twin power methods in the Dauntless.
Length 49-1/2 inches Beam 14 inches Scale 3/4 in. to 1 ft.
*Additional parts required for R/C:
Running Hardware: #2341 For all twin screw applications
Power: Two Dumas #2004 6v motors
Speed Control: #8314 Speed Control
Battery: #8302 NiCad Battery
Charger: #8315 Battery Charger
Radio Control: #8812-2 2 Channel Radio Control w/ two servos
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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That is a Dumas #1211
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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I haven't done business with them, but did a quick internet search, and found this:
Headquarters
2711 Centerville Rd Ste 400, Wilmington, Delaware...
Phone Number
(801) 505-0124
Headquarters
2711 Centerville Rd Ste 400, Wilmington, Delaware...
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(801) 505-0124
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Also, these posts that are reliant on having lived in a country or region are not fair.
How would somebody in the US be familiar with a BBC TV series?
It seems like I am finding I simply need to skip answering a lot of questions either because the correct answer is not one of the choices, or because there is no way I could know the answer because it is locality specific.
Stepping down from my soapbox now ....
Dave B
How would somebody in the US be familiar with a BBC TV series?
It seems like I am finding I simply need to skip answering a lot of questions either because the correct answer is not one of the choices, or because there is no way I could know the answer because it is locality specific.
Stepping down from my soapbox now ....
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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SS,
Since I knew "none of the above" was the correct answer, but not offered ...
I simply skipped answering at all.
That strategy kept my average at 100% (I wasn't sure if "no answer" would be counted as a wrong answer, but figured I had nothing to lose).
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Since I knew "none of the above" was the correct answer, but not offered ...
I simply skipped answering at all.
That strategy kept my average at 100% (I wasn't sure if "no answer" would be counted as a wrong answer, but figured I had nothing to lose).
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📝 Edina Model Yacht Club annual "Parade of Boats"
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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I never did post a good picture of the Vac-U-Tug boats that go with the consoles pictured.
We built these to offer for use by spectators, in the hopes of creating more model boat addicts to join our ranks.
So far at the three events we have offered them, they have been a huge hit!
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We built these to offer for use by spectators, in the hopes of creating more model boat addicts to join our ranks.
So far at the three events we have offered them, they have been a huge hit!
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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I can't answer today's question, because the correct answer isn't an option in the list provided.
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📝 Antique and Classic Boats at "Legacy of The Lakes" boat show
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Here are some pictures of the full size boats that participated in the event.
They are truly works of art!
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They are truly works of art!
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📝 Edina Model Yacht Club at the "Legacy of The Lakes" Classic and Antique Boat Show
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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We have been invited the last 3 years to have a booth exhibiting our model boats at this show. Here are pictures of our tent and some of our boats.
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3 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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No choices for the July 12th question are correct. Mary Rose was found in 1971, Vasa was found in 1961, Whydah was found in 1984, and for the record the Titanic was found in 1985.
The Sao Jose Paquete was the first documented slave ship, the White Lion was the first to bring slaves to the US.
Unless the question is a strangely worded trick question, my vote is none of the above.
(Yes, these details are from a Google search. Because I knew none of them were correct, but wanted to verify my thoughts).
The Sao Jose Paquete was the first documented slave ship, the White Lion was the first to bring slaves to the US.
Unless the question is a strangely worded trick question, my vote is none of the above.
(Yes, these details are from a Google search. Because I knew none of them were correct, but wanted to verify my thoughts).
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3 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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My daughter works out every day, and is one tough gal. But I don't think I'd dare call her a "power wench".
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