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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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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Either I'm getting a LOT smarter, or the questions are getting a LOT easier .....

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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    It's pretty easy to get at least one correct, when the exact same question is asked 2 days back to back, LOL
    Since the answer was painfully obvious, I got it right BOTH times!!
    Interesting that even before answering correctly, my score dropped 7 points. Answering correct twice did nothing to raise it.

    EDIT: I just realized that the 30 day score and the running total score are both shown. I actually went UP to 100% for 30 day. I wonder how long that will last .....

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Roof!!
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    I am sorry to hear of your daughter's misfortune. A number of years ago, my daughter was in an accident while visiting her boyfriend's family in Chicago.
    I made the 416 mile trip from Blaine, Mn in a little more than 5 hours to be with her ("Damn the torpedoes", my daughter is hurting .....)
    Praying for a speedy recovery, thankful It wasn't worse.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    After reading the question 3 times, I answered correctly.
    But, since when is the right or left side of a car-boat-plane-etc described as if one is facing the rear?

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: NEW GLASS ON FOAM CATAMARAN PROJECT
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    jumpugly,
    Yeah, it was brisk here yesterday morning as well.
    Dave B
    PS That is -24 Fahrenheit!

    ๐Ÿ“ Baby Bootlegger
    26 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    For wood, have you tried Dumas?
    Also I've heard of people that use Callie Graphics for decals. I haven't used her personally, but people seem to like her.

    Dave



    https://www.dumasproducts.com/?product_cat=lumber-and-plastic
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    ๐Ÿ“ Paint layers
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Be careful with lacquer. I am attaching a part of an article on this topic below, as it explains it better than I can:
    (Bottom line, Lacquer can be "redisolved" by solvents from anything painted over it)


    I'll add some input here. I'll kind of oversimplify but cover some basics. All finishes fall into one of two categories: Soluble or Insoluble. Soluble finishes dry by evaporation of the solvent that was used to make the paint thin enough to spray. Lacquers fall into this category.

    The opposite of this is obviously the "insoluble" type of finish. Insoluble finishes are typically finishes that have been catalyzed with an isocyanate activator or hardener. The drying in this type of finish happens through a combination of evaporation of the solvent and a cross linking of the molecules. Once dry and fully cured they can no longer be redisolved and have very little ability to soak up a newly introduced solvent such as in a repaint. Enamels, Epoxies, and Urethanes are typical examples of insoluble finishes.

    The problem with painting anything over a refinish lacquer (or soluble finish) is that they will forever absorb a solvent no matter how long ago it was painted. Whether it is the basemaker from a urethane paint, more lacquer paint or the solvents in a sealer, the soluble finish will soak up the solvent that is in whatever you are spraying on top of it. This causes the soluble paint to swell up as it absorbs the solvent. Problems may not show up initially but as these solvents once again evaporate back out, the soluble finish underneath the new repaint shrinks. Maybe a few months down the road, maybe a few weeks. You might see sandscratches, checking, crazing, etc.

    ๐Ÿ“ 1/24 Juanita Sternwheeler Towboat Kit Interest
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Chuck,

    I'd love to see your previous project, but I'm having difficulty finding the "Major" posts and build threads on RC Groups.
    Can you direct me to them, or provide a link please?

    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Anglian Trawler
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    I love that Susie is featured, inspecting the wiring et al.

    ๐Ÿ“ Could anybody help identify this boat?
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    This has popped up in an online marketplace. It is a relatively distant location from me.
    The boat is described as being built approx. 30 yrs ago. It is 54" long with a 15" beam.
    As you can see, it lacks a lot of detail (i.e. personality). But the general design and it's size intrigue me.
    I've done a little looking, but have not spotted a match to this point.
    If it can be identified, and details of how it "should" be finished, I might try to strike a deal for it.
    Thanking you all in advance for any info yo might provide.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Christmas lunch
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Doogle,

    You've probably seen this one before, I've posted various pictures of it over time.

    One of our club members has a functioning "Gravy Boat". It is quite the favorite among youngsters.
    (but, much less appropriate as a table centerpiece, LOL)

    His has a wider Beam than yours for stability.

    Dave B

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Casualty of war
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Jumpugly,

    I think it is the Billing Boats Carli 236

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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    The Dec 5 question is totally subjective.
    Any one person might use any one of those terms.
    "Reckless Operation" is a more universally accepted term.
    This is another question I simply cannot answer because it is a very ambiguous question, with the provided answers being personal dialect ... not official verbiage.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    cenbeth,
    I'm using a Windows PC, and am experiencing the same thing.
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    ๐Ÿ“ blank page for boat harbor
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Stephan,
    I just looked, and I have the same situation. The main page for the Boat harbor shows the thumbnails, but if I click on any specific boat I just get a page with the title "the Model Boating Website" at the top, but nothing else.
    Dave b

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Edit: 11/6 & 11/7 are more questions where the appropriate answer is "None of the Above".
    In fact none of them are even close .... sigh

    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Rob,
    I assume that's not snow on those rocks? LOL
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    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Jump,
    Next August, we are traveling with several other Miatas, taking the northern route around the Great Lakes to Ottawa for a Miata Convention.
    After that, some of us plan to head down into the Finger Lakes area (sort of) near you on our way home.
    Do you have any "must see" suggestions for when we are in the general area?
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    We spent the final days, before we had to make the long boring drive home, in the Colorado Rockies. Two days after these shots, some of these roads were closed for the season by a snowstorm.
    Dave B
    Nothing against eastern Colorado and all of Nebraska, but they just go on FOREVER.

    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Next, we ventured To Glen Canyon Dam (creates Lake Powell reservoir), and Antelope Canyon formations.

    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    After the Balloon Fiesta we spent some time in western New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.
    We hiked in to see an "Ice Cave" where there is a cave with 11' thick layer of ice in the New Mexico Desert. We also had to make a stop at the "Four Corners Monument" which is the only place in the US where 4 states (New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah) meet in one spot.
    We camped by the Navajo Dam in northern New Mexico before venturing into Colorado.
    Dave B

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    ๐Ÿ“ Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    My wife and I just returned from a 21 day, 4852 mile road trip. We started by spending 4 days crewing for the POW-MIA hot air balloon at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (There were over 500 balloons there, I took hundreds of pictures ... this is just a sampling).
    I know this isn't exactly "animals or nature", but I hope you find them interesting.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Boat storage case
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Now that I have shown the examples of my much more talented club members designs, it's time to show my solution (maybe more in line with the OP's notion of "simple").

    I have taken a wheeled Sports Equipment bag, lined with with a PVC frame, and I strap the boat on its base to the bottom of the PVC frame. The bag has wheels and an extendable handle for transport.

    Not elegant, but it gets the job done. It has the added benefit of exterior zippered pockets to hold batteries, etc.

    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Boat storage case
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    Again, not mine. But here are a couple more examples of transport cases belonging to fellow club members.
    The two on the right have recessed handles on the top, so they can be stacked. The top lifts off leaving the boat in it's cradle on the base.

    ๐Ÿ“ Boat storage case
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    This is not mine, but it belongs to a fellow club member.
    He has done a beautiful job creating this case.
    He has used piano hinges, and has 3D printed the cradles that hold the boat secure.
    This is beyond my skillset, but should give you an idea of how a well built carry case is done.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Albuquerque, NM Model Boat Pond
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    We are on a road trip that included attending the massive Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, and spending time with our daughter before she has her first child (next week??).
    While in Albuquerque, I checked for model boat clubs, and discovered that the city has built a model boat pond for enthusiasts to use. We stopped by and checked it out on our way out of town. There were no boats on the water, but it looks like a great facility.
    I snapped a few pictures to share.
    Dave B

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    and yet another question I cannot answer for lack of an appropriate choice.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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    10/1 another one with no correct choice offered ....
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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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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 .......

    ๐Ÿ“ Scale subjects.....
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ DWBrinkman ( Captain)
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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.
    Dave B




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