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📝 Is this site running slow?
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Today, the site is back to it's snappy response old self!
Whatever the fix for the QOD was musta had a positive effect on the rest of the site.
Or, maybe, it was a simple matter that the system was longing for a reboot?
Whatever the process was, Thank You!!
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Whatever the fix for the QOD was musta had a positive effect on the rest of the site.
Or, maybe, it was a simple matter that the system was longing for a reboot?
Whatever the process was, Thank You!!
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ron,
I have made a donation. Answered D) Keel, and still had it counted wrong.
So, no, you are not being penalized for not making a donation.
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I have made a donation. Answered D) Keel, and still had it counted wrong.
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📝 Is this site running slow?
3 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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I thought it was just my computer or my internet service.
But, YES, it has been painfully slow for the last number of days.
While it is still frustrating, I am relieved to hear that others are having the same problem ... indicating the problem isn't on my end!
Dave
But, YES, it has been painfully slow for the last number of days.
While it is still frustrating, I am relieved to hear that others are having the same problem ... indicating the problem isn't on my end!
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📝 Prostates! Get a blood test.
4 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Razor,
Congratulations on your early diagnosis and successful treatment!
I started getting the "manual" inspection at age 50 during my annual physical.
In 2117, at age 66, my doctor felt something worth investigating.
My PSA was elevated, and a biopsy was done.
The local health care "professionals" recommended some rather radical treatments.
Lucky for me, I live about 2 hours from the Mayo Clinic (arguably the best health care facility in the world!).
I got a referral, and was seen by one of their top cancer Dr.'s.
I underwent chemo and high dose Proton Beam radiation treatment.
To this day, I am cancer free.
I cannot stress strongly enough that any male over 50 years of age should be getting annual prostate exams. Mine saved my life!!!
Dave
Congratulations on your early diagnosis and successful treatment!
I started getting the "manual" inspection at age 50 during my annual physical.
In 2117, at age 66, my doctor felt something worth investigating.
My PSA was elevated, and a biopsy was done.
The local health care "professionals" recommended some rather radical treatments.
Lucky for me, I live about 2 hours from the Mayo Clinic (arguably the best health care facility in the world!).
I got a referral, and was seen by one of their top cancer Dr.'s.
I underwent chemo and high dose Proton Beam radiation treatment.
To this day, I am cancer free.
I cannot stress strongly enough that any male over 50 years of age should be getting annual prostate exams. Mine saved my life!!!
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💬 Re: Midwest/ Model Expo Fireboat
4 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Looks great!
Nicely done.
Now, I'm shamed!
Gonna havta clean up the insides of mine
Dave B
Nicely done.
Now, I'm shamed!
Gonna havta clean up the insides of mine
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💬 Re: South Florida Boatyard re-opens
5 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Chum,
Great boat!
It looks fantastic on the water.
Those (manmade) Florida Caribbean Seas are beautiful, and no worry about Gators!
Dave
Great boat!
It looks fantastic on the water.
Those (manmade) Florida Caribbean Seas are beautiful, and no worry about Gators!
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💬 Re: MS Tomahawk Tug
5 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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We have several of those ProBoat Horizon Harbor Tugs in our Club.
They work pretty well.
One member has re-engineered and 3D printed a new attachment piece for the nose, to raise the Retrieval Arms a little higher out of the water. He has also upgraded the motor to a 775 which gave it a nice power boost.
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They work pretty well.
One member has re-engineered and 3D printed a new attachment piece for the nose, to raise the Retrieval Arms a little higher out of the water. He has also upgraded the motor to a 775 which gave it a nice power boost.
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📝 The tools/equipment of the ship modeler.
6 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Alessandro,
I don't really know how to answer which of the two choices is best for you, as I have no personal experience with either of those.
As I said, I do own tools from both companies, and have had good experience with both.
The Dremel feature of being detachable appeals to me. Although, as others have said, I don't know how often one would need that.
In my own shop, I have a larger, more commercial-grade Hegner Brand scroll saw of German manufacture.
They are quite expensive, but I got very lucky and found one used in a Pawn Shop at a reasonable price.
For my hobby use I would never have paid the price for a new one. But when I spotted this one used for a fraction of the new price, I had to scoop it up!
I am happy with it, overall. However, I wish it had provisions for a fence. I find I need to make jigs to guide the material if I want clean, straight cuts.
I don't have any really good pictures of it, but I am attaching what I do have. Maybe this will give you some inspiration .....
Dave B
I don't really know how to answer which of the two choices is best for you, as I have no personal experience with either of those.
As I said, I do own tools from both companies, and have had good experience with both.
The Dremel feature of being detachable appeals to me. Although, as others have said, I don't know how often one would need that.
In my own shop, I have a larger, more commercial-grade Hegner Brand scroll saw of German manufacture.
They are quite expensive, but I got very lucky and found one used in a Pawn Shop at a reasonable price.
For my hobby use I would never have paid the price for a new one. But when I spotted this one used for a fraction of the new price, I had to scoop it up!
I am happy with it, overall. However, I wish it had provisions for a fence. I find I need to make jigs to guide the material if I want clean, straight cuts.
I don't have any really good pictures of it, but I am attaching what I do have. Maybe this will give you some inspiration .....
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📝 The tools/equipment of the ship modeler.
6 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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I have both Proxxon and Dremel tools.
Both are decently manufactured.
I looked at the Dremel website, and I see it has a "Detachable Coping Function", which I can see coming in handy at times.
I don't think you can go too far wrong with either saw.
Dave B
Both are decently manufactured.
I looked at the Dremel website, and I see it has a "Detachable Coping Function", which I can see coming in handy at times.
I don't think you can go too far wrong with either saw.
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💬 Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
9 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Nicely Done!
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📝 Question of the Day?
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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I've never heard the term "helm bias", but C was the only logical answer
(based on personal boating experience).
Score one for lucky (logical) guesses!
Dave B
(based on personal boating experience).
Score one for lucky (logical) guesses!
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📝 Esc failure, explore and rescue by REAL Pilot boat
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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It's lucky that Froggy wasn't mistaken for a "Pirate" attempting to hijack the ship, 🤣
I'm glad his adventure ended safely.
Dave
I'm glad his adventure ended safely.
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📝 Question of the Day?
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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So ..... If a ship's Captain "Doesn't Know Squat", he could be in trouble? 🤣
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💬 Re: Converting a toy semi tractor trailer into a decent RC model Unit
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Scott,
41 Boats?? You've only shared 9 in your harbor .....
Inquiring minds wanna see the rest!! 😆.
Dave B
41 Boats?? You've only shared 9 in your harbor .....
Inquiring minds wanna see the rest!! 😆.
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📝 Wanted 540 Outboard motor
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Chris,
I just threw it out there as an option.
I know the person who makes them. I know that he has put a lot into the design and testing.
It has a solid shaft drive with metal gears and bearings in the lower unit. It is designed with an easy access cover to service the lower unit. It comes with 20+ props, so you can match the motor to your boat needs.
It is not inexpensive, but it is an option.
As I've said, I know numerous individuals who are running this motor, and have no problems.
He designed this motor to go with the 3D pontoons he makes. He has been selling RC snowblowers for years.
It's not for everybody, but may be right for somebody.
Dave B
I just threw it out there as an option.
I know the person who makes them. I know that he has put a lot into the design and testing.
It has a solid shaft drive with metal gears and bearings in the lower unit. It is designed with an easy access cover to service the lower unit. It comes with 20+ props, so you can match the motor to your boat needs.
It is not inexpensive, but it is an option.
As I've said, I know numerous individuals who are running this motor, and have no problems.
He designed this motor to go with the 3D pontoons he makes. He has been selling RC snowblowers for years.
It's not for everybody, but may be right for somebody.
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📝 Wanted 540 Outboard motor
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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$165.00 (unassembled).
Here is info I scraped from his website:
1/10th Scale Outboard Motor KIT $165.00
Fully functional 1/10th scale Outboard Motor.
Can be mounted to virtually any RC boat with just a few screws!
***Requires assembly, electronics (motor, servos, ESC, radio etc.) none included or sold. (See manual)
Here is info I scraped from his website:
1/10th Scale Outboard Motor KIT $165.00
Fully functional 1/10th scale Outboard Motor.
Can be mounted to virtually any RC boat with just a few screws!
***Requires assembly, electronics (motor, servos, ESC, radio etc.) none included or sold. (See manual)
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📝 Wanted 540 Outboard motor
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Scott,
One of our local club members has designed and is offering a 3D printed outboard.
There are several club members running these, and they are quite happy with them.
It is designed with steering servo and trim/tilt servo built in, so all it needs is an external ESC.
I'm not sure if this is close to what you are looking for or not, but I thought I'd throw it out as an option.
One of our local club members has designed and is offering a 3D printed outboard.
There are several club members running these, and they are quite happy with them.
It is designed with steering servo and trim/tilt servo built in, so all it needs is an external ESC.
I'm not sure if this is close to what you are looking for or not, but I thought I'd throw it out as an option.
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📝 Seaway tug boat
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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post some pictures, please.
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📝 Question of the Day?
15 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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The Feb 1st question was not only the longest, but also the most obvious!
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📝 Maiden of the "Bad As%" airboat
15 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Happy Haggis,
I hope "that person" got a stern talking too .... 🤣
Dave B
I hope "that person" got a stern talking too .... 🤣
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📝 Difficult Restoration's?
15 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Wolle,
Great find!
It will be a wonderful addition to your harbor when refurbed.
I believe that is a Robbe kit 2141, "Robbe RC Modell Schiff Boot Wotan Emden"
The Graupner Emden ship was a WW1 German Light Cruiser.
Dave
Great find!
It will be a wonderful addition to your harbor when refurbed.
I believe that is a Robbe kit 2141, "Robbe RC Modell Schiff Boot Wotan Emden"
The Graupner Emden ship was a WW1 German Light Cruiser.
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📝 Question of the Day?
16 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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The 1/31 question was a toss-up between A and B. The longest answer for the win! 😁
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📝 Difficult Restoration's?
16 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Thanks for all the insights.
I understand that the transom could be modified.
But, as Chris said, changing the transom and mounting an outboard would definitely change the character of the skiff.
It was a passing thought, but probably not a very good one .... 😂
After giving it some consideration, I think the Skiff will remain a shelf queen.
Someday, I will find a boat more suitable for hanging an outboard on.
Dave
I understand that the transom could be modified.
But, as Chris said, changing the transom and mounting an outboard would definitely change the character of the skiff.
It was a passing thought, but probably not a very good one .... 😂
After giving it some consideration, I think the Skiff will remain a shelf queen.
Someday, I will find a boat more suitable for hanging an outboard on.
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📝 Difficult Restoration's?
16 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Ron,
Here are some more details about the Skiff.
It is 30.5" long, and almost 10" Beam at the widest part. The transome height is a little over 4".
I have had delusions of mounting an outboard on her at times.
I have a Kyosho/Jackson 540 and a Graupner 600, both looking for homes. However, as you can see, the shafts on both motors are too short to work on this boat.
So, for now, she is a shelf queen. At least I have rescued her from being subjected to cooking grease 🤣.
Dave B
Please excuse the messy workbenches ... spring cleaning is right around the corner!!
Here are some more details about the Skiff.
It is 30.5" long, and almost 10" Beam at the widest part. The transome height is a little over 4".
I have had delusions of mounting an outboard on her at times.
I have a Kyosho/Jackson 540 and a Graupner 600, both looking for homes. However, as you can see, the shafts on both motors are too short to work on this boat.
So, for now, she is a shelf queen. At least I have rescued her from being subjected to cooking grease 🤣.
Dave B
Please excuse the messy workbenches ... spring cleaning is right around the corner!!
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📝 Difficult Restoration's?
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Chum,
Here are a couple of pictures.
I got 3 boats from a person on FB Marketplace, all 3 for $5.00.
One of them is a static Row Boat Skiff, another was a KNK Jupiter M401, and the third was the Corvette.
All of them had been sitting on top of kitchen cabinets over the cook stove. The Corvette suffered the worst damage because it would not fit the space above the kitchen cabinet with the windshield intact.
All of them had a very thick layer of dust-infused cooking grease as a result of years of exposure to kitchen fumes.
I spent countless hours cleaning all three boats. The Jupiter and Corvette were built as display models, and as such had no motors or electronics. The Corvette was in the worst shape. The Jupiter and Corvette are now both fully functioning RC Boats.
Dave
Here are a couple of pictures.
I got 3 boats from a person on FB Marketplace, all 3 for $5.00.
One of them is a static Row Boat Skiff, another was a KNK Jupiter M401, and the third was the Corvette.
All of them had been sitting on top of kitchen cabinets over the cook stove. The Corvette suffered the worst damage because it would not fit the space above the kitchen cabinet with the windshield intact.
All of them had a very thick layer of dust-infused cooking grease as a result of years of exposure to kitchen fumes.
I spent countless hours cleaning all three boats. The Jupiter and Corvette were built as display models, and as such had no motors or electronics. The Corvette was in the worst shape. The Jupiter and Corvette are now both fully functioning RC Boats.
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📝 Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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I've posted a number of "nature" pictures, but I don't believe I've posted any of our dog.
This is Hudson, a 10 year old Morkie.
This past October we inherited him from our daughter.
She has a very demanding job, and also a 1 year old child. Her relatively new husband came with a large rambunctious dog as well.
She was struggling to keep up, so we volunteered to take Hudson and give him the life he deserves.
We had "dogsat" him many times over the years, so coming to live with us was not stressful for him.
He is now the master of the house ....
Dave
This is Hudson, a 10 year old Morkie.
This past October we inherited him from our daughter.
She has a very demanding job, and also a 1 year old child. Her relatively new husband came with a large rambunctious dog as well.
She was struggling to keep up, so we volunteered to take Hudson and give him the life he deserves.
We had "dogsat" him many times over the years, so coming to live with us was not stressful for him.
He is now the master of the house ....
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📝 Difficult Restoration's?
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Jump,
I'm glad I can be a positive influence (at least I think I am).
I can relate to projects lining up.
I have a few that really want to get built, but as you know, life sometimes gets in the way.
Dave B
I'm glad I can be a positive influence (at least I think I am).
I can relate to projects lining up.
I have a few that really want to get built, but as you know, life sometimes gets in the way.
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📝 Difficult Restoration's?
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Scott,
Good catch, LOL.
The restoration did take some time, but that poor fella was long gone before that 🤣
It was added by a fellow club member, because I hadn't provided a skipper yet.
Dave
Good catch, LOL.
The restoration did take some time, but that poor fella was long gone before that 🤣
It was added by a fellow club member, because I hadn't provided a skipper yet.
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📝 Edina Model Yacht Club at the Minneapolis Boat Show
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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Scott,
Here is a pic of the "business end" of our consoles.
It was made by one of our VERY talented club members.
Dave
Here is a pic of the "business end" of our consoles.
It was made by one of our VERY talented club members.
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📝 Difficult Restoration's?
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commodore)
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This is not as impressive as some restorations, But I am quite happy with the results.
This is my Sterling B15M Chris Craft Corvette.
The restoration was a collaborative effort of mine and a couple of my club members.
Dave B
PS I'm sorry that the restoration pictures are quite small. If I enlarge them, they get blurry.
This is my Sterling B15M Chris Craft Corvette.
The restoration was a collaborative effort of mine and a couple of my club members.
Dave B
PS I'm sorry that the restoration pictures are quite small. If I enlarge them, they get blurry.
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