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    So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.
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    Retired in 2020, I always had an interest in RC model boats and decided to get active in the hobby in retirement
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    ๐Ÿ“ Bandit Boats RC from British Columbia
    7 hours ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Information about this boat is really sparce.
    I was successful at being the winning bidder, and am now the proud owner.
    It has "old school" electronics, which I will upgarse ASAP.
    I'm looking forward to getting it wet to see how it performs.
    Dave B

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    ๐Ÿ“ Bandit Boats Fireboat
    7 hours ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Hard to find information on this boat. It is from Bandit Boats in British Columbia. Not sure if this is the original kit configuration or if it is modified.

    ๐Ÿ“ Midwest Tug (I think it is a modified Harbor Tug)
    8 hours ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Another Estate Auction boat

    ๐Ÿ“ Midwest Fireboat
    8 hours ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Picked up from an Estate Auction

    ๐Ÿ“ Edina Model Yacht Club "Parade of Boats" 2025
    1 day ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    On Sunday, June 8, our club had it's annual Parade of Boats event. This is our biggest event of the year, and this year it was very well presented and received. We had over 120 boats on display in the pavilion and on the water. The weather was perfect, and there was a great crowd of spectators. All day long, there was a line of youth waiting their turn to "drive" one of our Vac-U-Tug Boats using the custom consoles built by one of our club members.

    ๐Ÿ“ re Sea Queen
    1 day ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Does anybody have any idea why I cannot post a .jpg? I've never had this problem before. I tried yesterday, and again today.
    I just made a new post, and was able to load pictures without a problem there. I don't understand why it doesn't work here.

    ๐Ÿ“ re Sea Queen
    3 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    I'm not sure if it helps.
    But ... I have this saved picture of a Sea Queen.
    I don't remember where I stole it from, but it's a nice presentation of one.
    Dave B
    PS the picture won't load right now, I'll try again later

    ๐Ÿ“ Bandit Boats RC from British Columbia
    10 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Does anybody know anything about this company?
    I stumbled across a Fire Tug for sale locally.
    It has a fibreglass hull, and I can see "Bandit Boats" and part of the phone number with area code 250.
    Not a fancy boat, but unique.
    Anybody have any knowledge? How many different models did they create? When were they in business?
    I'm gonna make an offer on it, just because .....
    Thanks for any help you can give!
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    29 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    The detail you achieve is truly amazing.
    You don't need to make excuses for the speed at which you achieve the results.
    The results speak for themselves.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Email format
    30 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Yep, mine looks just like Doug's.
    Started a few days ago.
    I'm using Outlook for my Gmail mail

    ๐Ÿ“ Email format
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Is it just me, or has the formatting of the emails gone totally wonky?
    It looks like each paragraph has several tabs added from the one above it.
    The text walks to the right on the page, and eventually is off the page entirely.
    I have not changed any email settings, and other email are not suffering this malady.
    Any thoughts?
    Dave B

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    ๐Ÿ“ trawler Toirette
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Wonderful model, simply amazing detail. I love it!

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Norfolk Broads Ice- cream boat
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Cool!
    That gives me an idea for a "side hustle" here on my lake.
    Problem is.... I'd probably eat up all the profits ....
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Happy Cinco de Mayo
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    I hope everybody had a good Sinko de Mayo

    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Can Anyone ID this one for me?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Ronald,

    The seller's family lived in England for a number of years. I'm not sure if it was Military or work that brought them there.
    The boat was purchased during that time and made the pilgrimage to the States when the family moved back.
    They also have a "new in the box" John Hemmens - "Lady Jane" kit that they have for sale. Their father had a "new in the box" Monahan "Heron" vertical steam plant to go with it, but they sold that in November of last year.

    Dave

    ๐Ÿ“ Can Anyone ID this one for me?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    It doesn't matter anymore. The boats were posted on our club Facebook Group, as an offer to members of the club.
    I contacted the person who posted them, and told him I would grab them for the club.
    Before I could get there, somebody else NOT ever in our club (I have records back to 2010) showed up and told the guy he was from the club and was there to get the boats. ๐Ÿ™„
    He got them all. The club got nothing.๐Ÿ˜ 
    Dave
    PS thanks to those who offered help identifying.

    ๐Ÿ“ Can Anyone ID this one for me?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Today, I was contacted by a gentleman who wants to donate 4 boats from his father's estate to our club.
    He knows pretty much nothing about them, and flew in to Minnesota for the weekend, so needs these picked up today.
    He didn't post pictures of a couple, but did post these. He claims it is about 4 feet long.
    To me, it looks in many ways like a Graupner Bugsier 3. But I think the Graupner model was only 3 feet or so.
    Can anybody recognize this boat? Is it a scratch build upsized Bugsier?
    I plan to pick up the boats he is offering our club tomorrow.
    Thanks for any help.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: And finally!!
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    I love your presentation!
    Breaching from canned fish .... love your humor!
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Today was REALLY easy.
    I've stood on the memorial, in the harbor.
    My uncle was on one of the sunken ships, and survived.
    If I missed that question, I believe I'd be disowned by my extended family.
    Dave

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Alessandro and Doug,

    First, Doug, score one for you .... ๐Ÿคฃ. Yes the QOD is addicting, and it got me.

    Second, Alessandro, I'm sorry if my return and going back "post daily" answers are upsetting. It is not my intention to "cheat" by using information from discussions about the questions to better my score. Sure, I like doing well, but there are easier ways to cheat (Google). I tried to answer the previous questions from my own knowledge, best guesses, and admittedly lucky guesses. I apologize if this seems inappropriate.

    Dave

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Fine ..... I caved .......
    I went back and answered a month's worth.
    To be honest, 2 were unlucky guesses, 6 were very lucky guesses, about 10 were good hunches, and the rest I actually knew.
    Dave B
    PS Doug, you were right, I got sucked back in ......

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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    RE: Dave, "BEWARE"!!

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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Doug,
    De-Blurring never occurred to me.
    But, now that you mentioned it, I applied a little simple magic and VOILA, there it is. ๐Ÿ˜
    Not that it matters much, as I am a lot more stress-free, avoiding the AI daily questions altogether.
    It will be nice sometimes to read the discussions and to understand the topic of the numerous daily emails (that I couldn't read before). Thanks for the hint.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Aquacraft B5722 Cajun Commander Airboat
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    A fellow club member had 2 and needed to make room.

    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Jumpugly,
    I agree, panfish (i.e. sunfish and crappies) are the best eating fish. I prefer them over the popular walleye any day.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Easter greetings
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Wishing all my forum mates from around the world a Happy Easter.
    Dave B

    Post Easter edit: Added a couple pictures of our feast and the family members who were able to join us. The last picture is some of our "neighbors" enjoying their Easter dinner.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: THE RAVEN
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Stunning Boat! She is a real beauty.
    Congrats on a job well done.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Alessandro, they look awesome.
    As far as tape goes, I'm not sure what the availability of 3M tape is in Italy .... but they make a tape called "Fine Line" masking tape, which is designed specifically for taping curved edges and leaving a clean edge.
    3M is, of course, readily available here in the States (and 3M headquarters are in Minnesota!!). If you have access to it, I would suggest giving it a try.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    This is Hudson.
    He is our daughter's Morkie, but he gets to spend time with us when she needs "Doggie Daycare".
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Found these at an Estate Sale today......
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Ronald,
    Thanks! That is a big help!
    Dave



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