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📝 Question of the Day?
3 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman (
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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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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"
4 days 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!
Dave B
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!
Dave B
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📝 Question of the Day?
6 days 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
13 days 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
13 days 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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📝 Question of the Day?
15 days 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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📝 Question of the Day?
19 days 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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📝 Glasgow Riverside Museum
23 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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While we were on our recent vacation, a friend and I wondered over to the Glasgow Riverside Museum. It is basically a transportation museum. It features cars, trains, trolleys, AND hundreds of model boats!
Nearly all of the boats are in glass cases, so it is difficult to get a picture without some glare. They also have a lot of model boats on a suspended conveyor setup.
I am posting just a sample of what is there. But I encourage anyone visiting Glasgow to pay a visit to the Riverside Museum. (admission is free!).
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Nearly all of the boats are in glass cases, so it is difficult to get a picture without some glare. They also have a lot of model boats on a suspended conveyor setup.
I am posting just a sample of what is there. But I encourage anyone visiting Glasgow to pay a visit to the Riverside Museum. (admission is free!).
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📝 My daughter’s “spy boat.”
23 days ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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A quick Google search found this ....
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📝 Edina Model Yacht Club annual "Parade of Boats"
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Thank you all for the kind words.
For more pictures of the day taken by club members, visit our Facebook Group:
We have some excellent photographers in the group. There's some really great shots posted.
Dave B
For more pictures of the day taken by club members, visit our Facebook Group:
We have some excellent photographers in the group. There's some really great shots posted.
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📝 Edina Model Yacht Club annual "Parade of Boats"
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Our club had it's annual "Parade of Boats" yesterday (June 8). We had what might have been a record number of boats displayed and on the water. The event drew a large crowd of spectators. This year we have added a new feature, we have built 2 "Vac-U-Tug" boats and two control consoles that we are allowing youngsters (including some "young at heart" adults) to use during our events. The Vac-U-Tugs were a huge hit, and there was a line of children waiting to try their hand all day long.
We gained 6 new members and 2 past members decided to rejoin during the event. The comments from the people who joined were on the order of "what great energy your club presents".
I'm posting some pictures, and videos. YouTube only allows me to upload a few videos daily, so I will post more later.
Dave B
PS The cute blonde kids at the Vac-U-Tug consoles (with faces showing) are my grandkids, chosen not out of vanity ... rather to avoid posting somebody's kids on the internet w/o parental consent.
We gained 6 new members and 2 past members decided to rejoin during the event. The comments from the people who joined were on the order of "what great energy your club presents".
I'm posting some pictures, and videos. YouTube only allows me to upload a few videos daily, so I will post more later.
Dave B
PS The cute blonde kids at the Vac-U-Tug consoles (with faces showing) are my grandkids, chosen not out of vanity ... rather to avoid posting somebody's kids on the internet w/o parental consent.
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Yes, Mike and Commodore-H, another strangely and awkwardly worded question.
However, given the choices, the only answer was obvious.
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However, given the choices, the only answer was obvious.
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💬 Re: H.A. Kits Thames slipper launch
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Beautiful Boat! Nice job.
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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OK, in my opinion, the question regarding the distance from the front to the back of a sail is REALLY awkwardly worded. I got it because none of the other choices were remotely close to applying.
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💬 Re: PCF 314
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Re:
"Q. What do you say to a one legged hitchhiker?
A. Hop in 😜"
"Q. What do you say to a one legged hitchhiker?
A. Hop in 😜"
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📝 Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Commodore-H,
Banff National Park is one of my favorite places.
I've only been several times, but I'm always blown away by it's beauty!
Thanks for posting those pics, it brought back happy memories.
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Banff National Park is one of my favorite places.
I've only been several times, but I'm always blown away by it's beauty!
Thanks for posting those pics, it brought back happy memories.
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📝 Someone posted a link to this EBay listing
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Commodore-H,
Let me start by telling you your Orca is a stunning boat!
AND to think you scratch built it from plans and a single 2X4 is, at least for me, mind boggling!
To answer your question, the eBay listing does not mention a battery nor transmitter, but it does come with the plywood case!
From what I can see from this picture, I think it still has an old 72Mhz analog receiver.
I'm guessing the second servo is there to operate the old Dumas mechanical ESC, but I don't see one in the picture.
What do you expect for only $2,995.00, I guess?
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Let me start by telling you your Orca is a stunning boat!
AND to think you scratch built it from plans and a single 2X4 is, at least for me, mind boggling!
To answer your question, the eBay listing does not mention a battery nor transmitter, but it does come with the plywood case!
From what I can see from this picture, I think it still has an old 72Mhz analog receiver.
I'm guessing the second servo is there to operate the old Dumas mechanical ESC, but I don't see one in the picture.
What do you expect for only $2,995.00, I guess?
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📝 Someone posted a link to this EBay listing
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Lew,
Yes, I have been able to pick up a few nice built boats quite reasonably here as well.
And, I have helped families sell model boat collections after a family member passes.
Most times one cannot even get close to the cost of the unbuilt kit for them.
The boat I posted is a 3.5 hour 200 mile drive from me in Wisconsin.
I cannot imagine anywhere in this world where an old build Dumas Cobra is worth $2,995.00.
I've owned 3 copies of that exact boat, and have never paid over $100.00 for them
I just thought it would be a good "conversation starter" post.
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Yes, I have been able to pick up a few nice built boats quite reasonably here as well.
And, I have helped families sell model boat collections after a family member passes.
Most times one cannot even get close to the cost of the unbuilt kit for them.
The boat I posted is a 3.5 hour 200 mile drive from me in Wisconsin.
I cannot imagine anywhere in this world where an old build Dumas Cobra is worth $2,995.00.
I've owned 3 copies of that exact boat, and have never paid over $100.00 for them
I just thought it would be a good "conversation starter" post.
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📝 Someone posted a link to this EBay listing
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Speaking of eBay .... I just spotted this 🔥"smoking hot"🔥 deal! 🤣
If they find a buyer for this, I've got a BUNCH of boats I'd sell to that buyer!
Dave B
If they find a buyer for this, I've got a BUNCH of boats I'd sell to that buyer!
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Alessandro,
Thank you very much!
Lesser known spots might just be the answer on a "tourist heavy" day.
I appreciate the time you took to do this for me!!
Dave B
Thank you very much!
Lesser known spots might just be the answer on a "tourist heavy" day.
I appreciate the time you took to do this for me!!
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Alessandro,
I understand we have conversed in private.
I was making a (weak) attempt at humor.
However, there is some truth in what I said.
The "off tourist radar" places you posted are intriguing.
The pictures you have posted are amazing!
If there are any that you recommend, I'd love to know which ones they are.
We are staying at Hotel Colosseum, which is close to the Rome Train Terminal.
Hoping we can at least briefly hook up.
Dave B
I understand we have conversed in private.
I was making a (weak) attempt at humor.
However, there is some truth in what I said.
The "off tourist radar" places you posted are intriguing.
The pictures you have posted are amazing!
If there are any that you recommend, I'd love to know which ones they are.
We are staying at Hotel Colosseum, which is close to the Rome Train Terminal.
Hoping we can at least briefly hook up.
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📝 Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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We went on a road trip at the beginning of April, chasing the perfect spot to witness the Total Solar Eclipse.
On the way there, we took the opportunity to tour "Fantastic Caverns", a HUGE cave. Big enough that the tour is on a trailer towed by a Jeep.
Here are some pictures from inside the cave, and also obligatory pictures of the eclipse.
Dave B
On the way there, we took the opportunity to tour "Fantastic Caverns", a HUGE cave. Big enough that the tour is on a trailer towed by a Jeep.
Here are some pictures from inside the cave, and also obligatory pictures of the eclipse.
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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We were out for a sunset pontoon ride tonight, and saw our resident Loon couple with their baby riding on one of their backs.
I love listening to their call.
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I love listening to their call.
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Alessandro,
Fine ..... I'll just have to come and see the places you won't post, in person!
Be forwarned, I'll be there late morning on the 17th!
Dave B
PS the stuff you posted is beautiful too. Send me directions to them :-)
Fine ..... I'll just have to come and see the places you won't post, in person!
Be forwarned, I'll be there late morning on the 17th!
Dave B
PS the stuff you posted is beautiful too. Send me directions to them :-)
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Sunset from my patio.
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Rudy,
Rhode Island is the smallest state, only 1545 square miles (500 of that is water surface) in size.
By comparison, Connecticut is 5018 square miles.
My home state of Minnesota is a "whopping" 86,943 square miles. LOL
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Rhode Island is the smallest state, only 1545 square miles (500 of that is water surface) in size.
By comparison, Connecticut is 5018 square miles.
My home state of Minnesota is a "whopping" 86,943 square miles. LOL
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2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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Beautiful boat!
Very nice workmanship.
I'm jealous of people with those skills and patience (mostly patience I'm guessing).
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Beautiful boat!
Very nice workmanship.
I'm jealous of people with those skills and patience (mostly patience I'm guessing).
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📝 Question of the Day?
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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If I am standing on the boat, facing the stern, the side of the boat on my left is the Starboard.
However, the question asked for the "term for the left side of the boat", which is always Port, no matter which way I am facing!
I may have got it counted as wrong, but I answered correctly .....
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However, the question asked for the "term for the left side of the boat", which is always Port, no matter which way I am facing!
I may have got it counted as wrong, but I answered correctly .....
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💬 Re: TV Segment on the Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club (Florida, USA)
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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AHHHH! Now it's there. Great video! Very nice coverage for your club. Congratulations.
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AHHHH! Now it's there. Great video! Very nice coverage for your club. Congratulations.
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📝 Need help in identifying a brushless outboard motor
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman ( Commander)
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If that doesn't work out, I have another friend that sells 3D printed outboard kits.
His motors have the steering and tilt servos built in, so the motor is essentially self contained.
I've seen them run, and they work well.
He has done a really nice job of making them detailed.
Here is a link to the outboards on his webpage:
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While there take a peek at his pontoon kits.
Sorry if this post is against any rules, if so feel free to delete. I'm just trying to offer an alternative solution.
His motors have the steering and tilt servos built in, so the motor is essentially self contained.
I've seen them run, and they work well.
He has done a really nice job of making them detailed.
Here is a link to the outboards on his webpage:
Dave B
While there take a peek at his pontoon kits.
Sorry if this post is against any rules, if so feel free to delete. I'm just trying to offer an alternative solution.
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