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📝 Question of the Day?
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman (
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Boatshed,
Wishing you the best on your surgery (I refrained from referencing "Luck", hopefully the Dotors aren't relying on luck).
I have a couple knees that need replacing. But, I'm either too chicken or too stubborn to get it done (not sure which).
Hopefully it will be a success, and you will have a speedy recovery.
Dave B
Wishing you the best on your surgery (I refrained from referencing "Luck", hopefully the Dotors aren't relying on luck).
I have a couple knees that need replacing. But, I'm either too chicken or too stubborn to get it done (not sure which).
Hopefully it will be a success, and you will have a speedy recovery.
Dave B
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💬 Re: Möwe - Trawler
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Nice Boat!
Aeronaut Seagull 2, I think.
Kit 3091.00
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Aeronaut Seagull 2, I think.
Kit 3091.00
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📝 AWOL, MIAor KIA!
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ian,
I hope that by characterizing this site as "Social Medium", you don't leave "as a matter of principle".
This is a great group, very unlike most other social media sites ....
Dave B
I hope that by characterizing this site as "Social Medium", you don't leave "as a matter of principle".
This is a great group, very unlike most other social media sites ....
Dave B
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💬 Re: Model Slipway Vosper RTTL
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ron,
This one is less than 50 miles away from you!
(It looks like you could even get there by boat!!)
Our club went with the vac-u-tugs because they do not have davits, towers, antennas, etc.
All the fragile pieces that will get broken, if used by public first-time users....
But it would look sweet in YOUR Harbor. 😁
Dave B
This one is less than 50 miles away from you!
(It looks like you could even get there by boat!!)
Our club went with the vac-u-tugs because they do not have davits, towers, antennas, etc.
All the fragile pieces that will get broken, if used by public first-time users....
But it would look sweet in YOUR Harbor. 😁
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📝 Steam Glorious Steam.
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Those are some stunning boats!
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📝 Is it 100% real or is it AI modified?
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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While we are on the topic of 3D printing, I recently ran across the attached post.
Does anybody have the answer? 😂
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Does anybody have the answer? 😂
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📝 AWOL, MIAor KIA!
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Glad to hear you are on the mend!
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💬 Re: Guestbook
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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All Modelling,
You are in control of your own account.
Click on your user name in the upper left side of the page.
Once there, choose "My Account".
From there, you can see and choose to be an ongoing Subscriber or "one off donation" Contributor. They are pretty well spelled out.
Below that, you will choose what Notifications you would like to receive. Simply turn off any or all you do not wish to get.
I didn't design, nor do I run the site. But, I feel the interface is pretty straightforward.
From what I see there was quite a bit of response/support to your original query 6 months ago.
As with any group, you get out what you put in. I don't see a lot of activity on your profile .....
Just my thoughts,
Dave B
You are in control of your own account.
Click on your user name in the upper left side of the page.
Once there, choose "My Account".
From there, you can see and choose to be an ongoing Subscriber or "one off donation" Contributor. They are pretty well spelled out.
Below that, you will choose what Notifications you would like to receive. Simply turn off any or all you do not wish to get.
I didn't design, nor do I run the site. But, I feel the interface is pretty straightforward.
From what I see there was quite a bit of response/support to your original query 6 months ago.
As with any group, you get out what you put in. I don't see a lot of activity on your profile .....
Just my thoughts,
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📝 Question of the Day?
24 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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I really didn't have a "clue" about the Clew referenced on the 24th.
However, the question referred to furling, and the only answer that made sense in regard to the process of furling was C.
Dave B
However, the question referred to furling, and the only answer that made sense in regard to the process of furling was C.
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📝 Huntsman
27 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Looks like a great boat.
I'd snatch it up, if it weren't for that great big puddle between us ....
Dave B
I'd snatch it up, if it weren't for that great big puddle between us ....
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📝 Anyone tried Solar Powered RC boat?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Roy,
It's 23:50 for you.
But, for me ....
Most popular route Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Average flight time 26 hours 4 minutes
And depending on where in AUS, there is about 17 time zone difference, so one arrives 2 days after departing 😮
Not saying I won't, I just need to build up my airline tolerance first. 🤣
Dave B
PS Enjoy your visit. Model Railways and 40' Yachts sounds dreamy!
It's 23:50 for you.
But, for me ....
Most popular route Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Average flight time 26 hours 4 minutes
And depending on where in AUS, there is about 17 time zone difference, so one arrives 2 days after departing 😮
Not saying I won't, I just need to build up my airline tolerance first. 🤣
Dave B
PS Enjoy your visit. Model Railways and 40' Yachts sounds dreamy!
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📝 Anyone tried Solar Powered RC boat?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ron,
My current view isn't much different than yours.
Two days ago, all the snow had melted and I was out doing yard work.
We are currently 10 hours into "the Blizzard of the Century" as the local newscasters have dubbed it.
Churches canceled, highway travel not advised, people rushing to stock up on groceries, etc. ....
Supposedly going to get 12"-18" out of it. So far, it has produced only about 2".
Unless things pickup, it's just annoying enough to have to get out and shovel ... again.
Maybe it'll travel East a thousand miles, and you will reap the joy of a blizzard??
Oh, and Roy, I AM jealous of where you are right now. Just not sure I could tolerate 25 hour flight.
Dave B
My current view isn't much different than yours.
Two days ago, all the snow had melted and I was out doing yard work.
We are currently 10 hours into "the Blizzard of the Century" as the local newscasters have dubbed it.
Churches canceled, highway travel not advised, people rushing to stock up on groceries, etc. ....
Supposedly going to get 12"-18" out of it. So far, it has produced only about 2".
Unless things pickup, it's just annoying enough to have to get out and shovel ... again.
Maybe it'll travel East a thousand miles, and you will reap the joy of a blizzard??
Oh, and Roy, I AM jealous of where you are right now. Just not sure I could tolerate 25 hour flight.
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📝 3D Printings...
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Roy - Et al,
I know where there is (or was a couple months ago) an unbuilt Emma C Berry.
It is part of an estate that the widow is selling off.
If anybody is interested, I can contact her to see if it is still available.
Dave B
I know where there is (or was a couple months ago) an unbuilt Emma C Berry.
It is part of an estate that the widow is selling off.
If anybody is interested, I can contact her to see if it is still available.
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📝 Is this site running slow?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ron,
As Lew and Northernflotsam have stated, our comments are not meant to be complaints. Rather, they are discussions about how others are finding the experience to be.
I love this site and, truth be told, spend too much time on it daily.
As others and I have stated, it is some degree of relief to find out others are having the same experience as me. I have cleared cache, dumped old files, rebooted, etc thinking it was my browser. Sharing information has offered a degree of relief. And, I am sure the admin is monitoring the comments and sees what we are facing with the site.
Dave B
As Lew and Northernflotsam have stated, our comments are not meant to be complaints. Rather, they are discussions about how others are finding the experience to be.
I love this site and, truth be told, spend too much time on it daily.
As others and I have stated, it is some degree of relief to find out others are having the same experience as me. I have cleared cache, dumped old files, rebooted, etc thinking it was my browser. Sharing information has offered a degree of relief. And, I am sure the admin is monitoring the comments and sees what we are facing with the site.
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💬 Re: Let's see how it looks.
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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looking sharp!
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💬 Re: 3rd coat of varnish
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Be careful. You might make it too nice to "use".
Dave B
PS Looking awesome!
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📝 Is this site running slow?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Yes, it is very slow.
About a month ago, I posted a comment that it appeared to be fixed.
That fix degraded quite soon.
I hate to be a whiner, but it would be great if a permanent fix was found!
Dave B
About a month ago, I posted a comment that it appeared to be fixed.
That fix degraded quite soon.
I hate to be a whiner, but it would be great if a permanent fix was found!
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📝 Question of the Day?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Garth,
According to the chart, you have missed answering the questions on Feb. 10th, 11th, and 21st.
You are a silver member, you should have the ability to go back and answer the ones you've missed.
Dave B
According to the chart, you have missed answering the questions on Feb. 10th, 11th, and 21st.
You are a silver member, you should have the ability to go back and answer the ones you've missed.
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📝 Fiskebaten Trawler?
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Michel,
Yes, that would be great. It looks like you are 1+ hours from Basel.
As I mentioned to Ian, at this point I don't know how much time we will have in Basel.
However, We will be in Lucerne June 28 & 29 of 2027!
That may be an easier meet-up for you?
Dave B
Yes, that would be great. It looks like you are 1+ hours from Basel.
As I mentioned to Ian, at this point I don't know how much time we will have in Basel.
However, We will be in Lucerne June 28 & 29 of 2027!
That may be an easier meet-up for you?
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📝 Fiskebaten Trawler?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ian,
I'm not sure how much time we will have in Basel. It looks like we get in and fly out the same day.
As I know more about the schedule, I'll keep you in the loop.
Maybe have time for a coffee (or beer) anyway!
Dave B
I'm not sure how much time we will have in Basel. It looks like we get in and fly out the same day.
As I know more about the schedule, I'll keep you in the loop.
Maybe have time for a coffee (or beer) anyway!
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💬 Re: 1930 Runnabout Build Update
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Coming along nicely!
Gonna be a great looking boat when finished.
Dave b
Gonna be a great looking boat when finished.
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💬 Re: JUANITA STERN WHEELER
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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For all the frustration you had with paint, your persistence paid off. Looks great!
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📝 Fiskebaten Trawler?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ian,
Choose your American insults carefully ...
I will be getting off a riverboat in Basel October 20th.
I'd hate to have to debate you on American ignorance ... 🤣
All kidding aside, when did Bern replace Sweden as capital??
Dave B
PS No insults taken personally ... 😁
Choose your American insults carefully ...
I will be getting off a riverboat in Basel October 20th.
I'd hate to have to debate you on American ignorance ... 🤣
All kidding aside, when did Bern replace Sweden as capital??
Dave B
PS No insults taken personally ... 😁
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Longest answer for the win!
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📝 Sunday at the pond
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Very nice facility!
Congratulations on acquiring & maintaining such a nice spot.
Our club is lucky to have a very solid relationship with the City of Edina, here in Minnesota.
We are allowed to use the Centennial Lakes Ponds, and have access to a storage cage on-site for our equipment.
Being a City Park, and a space we share with the park's paddleboats, we cannot set up permanent piers as you have. But that would most certainly be nice!
Dave B
Congratulations on acquiring & maintaining such a nice spot.
Our club is lucky to have a very solid relationship with the City of Edina, here in Minnesota.
We are allowed to use the Centennial Lakes Ponds, and have access to a storage cage on-site for our equipment.
Being a City Park, and a space we share with the park's paddleboats, we cannot set up permanent piers as you have. But that would most certainly be nice!
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💬 Re: Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club - March 1, 2026 meet
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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LewZ,
Beautiful boat!
You stated it was a modified Artesania Latina kit. Did it start life as the 20203 Hellen?
Dave B
Beautiful boat!
You stated it was a modified Artesania Latina kit. Did it start life as the 20203 Hellen?
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📝 Dumas Products closing down!!!
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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I got the same email.
It IS a sad day.
One less supplier to the Model Boat folks.
I toured their facility last year.
They're a great bunch of folks.
I guess it's a sign of the times.
Dave B
It IS a sad day.
One less supplier to the Model Boat folks.
I toured their facility last year.
They're a great bunch of folks.
I guess it's a sign of the times.
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💬 Re: Victorian Steam Launch
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Steve-S (and others),
I agree it is an oddly worded question.
I believe the key word in the question is "crossing". They are neither meeting nor traveling the same direction, but rather approaching each other at some angle. With that in mind, I understand the correct answer.
Dave B
I agree it is an oddly worded question.
I believe the key word in the question is "crossing". They are neither meeting nor traveling the same direction, but rather approaching each other at some angle. With that in mind, I understand the correct answer.
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📝 Need help, I can't identify this beauty.
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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I think it looks a lot more (but not exactly) like a Robbe San Diego.
I'm thinking a modified San Diego is likely ....
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I'm thinking a modified San Diego is likely ....
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