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Liked Re: Construction report whaler Rau IX 1 : 45 2 days ago
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14 hours ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck (
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Thanks for posting pics of the globe.
What a fascinating project, and how amazing is that laser cutting. I could do with the accuracy of this method. My cutting skills are not what they used to be so I find myself deliberately oversizing parts such that errors can be sanded down and corrected.😉
What a fascinating project, and how amazing is that laser cutting. I could do with the accuracy of this method. My cutting skills are not what they used to be so I find myself deliberately oversizing parts such that errors can be sanded down and corrected.😉
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14 hours ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Oh well, these things happen and we learn !
Good luck with the repairs😉
Good luck with the repairs😉
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💬 Re: Veron trawler
14 hours ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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What a lovely project. It looks as though you have sufficient information to be able to complete the boat.
Sure, the internal stuff needs to be stripped out, but that is when you start to discover exactly what you are dealing with. You can then enjoy the delights of installing new equipment and seeing her perform.
Good luck with the project, and we look forward to seeing it on the water.😉
Sure, the internal stuff needs to be stripped out, but that is when you start to discover exactly what you are dealing with. You can then enjoy the delights of installing new equipment and seeing her perform.
Good luck with the project, and we look forward to seeing it on the water.😉
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📝 Rawdon Model Boat Club Open Day 10/06/2023
2 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Hope to be there !😉
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💬 Re: Construction report whaler Rau IX 1 : 45
2 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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How much we enjoy your reports and your photographic record. Your English translation is just fine, good. No worries.
Keep up the good work !😉
Keep up the good work !😉
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📝 Non boat models
2 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Sounds intriguing. Photos please !😉
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💬 Re: Changed motor in St. Pierre Dory
2 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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I would agree with others, viz. use a smaller prop. When a motor gets hot it normally indicates too high a resistance from the prop, so try a couple of smaller sizes and monitor its performance.
Good luck😉
Good luck😉
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📝 Receiver aerial length
2 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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What is the correct length of the receiver aerial on a 27MHz set. I have an old Acoms Techniplus AP-202 set which works fine, but the aerial is only 2" long and I'm sure it should be more.
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📝 Mast lights
3 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Thank you all for your helpful responses. For your information this is what I found: -
Croppers - out of stock
Cornwall - Aeromat 15 x 10 lamps £10.70 for 2..
- RB lamps - out of stock
Deans - not listed on website
Mobile Marine Models - not listed on website
Model Boat Bits - non illuminated lamps in stock (but could be converted)
I have made my own navigation lights in the past but a friend without internet is wanting some , if possible, to match some on an existing boat.
My preference is to make my own navigation lights. They are not difficult to make. 😉
Croppers - out of stock
Cornwall - Aeromat 15 x 10 lamps £10.70 for 2..
- RB lamps - out of stock
Deans - not listed on website
Mobile Marine Models - not listed on website
Model Boat Bits - non illuminated lamps in stock (but could be converted)
I have made my own navigation lights in the past but a friend without internet is wanting some , if possible, to match some on an existing boat.
My preference is to make my own navigation lights. They are not difficult to make. 😉
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📝 Mast lights
4 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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I have been trying to find someone who sells navigation lights for model boats in the UK, in particular mast lights.
Anyone ?
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Anyone ?
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📝 Question of the Day?
7 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Once again the question appears to be asking the impossible.
Whilst the foremost lower corner of any sail is called the tack, this term does not refer to a line that holds the corner up.
Maybe these questions are intended to keep us researching and thereby learning ?😉
Whilst the foremost lower corner of any sail is called the tack, this term does not refer to a line that holds the corner up.
Maybe these questions are intended to keep us researching and thereby learning ?😉
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💬 Re: Pusher tug
7 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Chugalone _ I have used the Flysky transmitter and receivers in many model boats. The receiver is always mounted within the boat, generally with the aerial leads as high as possible within the hull or superstructure. The higher the better. In some of my models the aerial is barely above the waterline but I have had no reception problems, and the effective range has been in excess of 200 yards.
Good luck with your build 😉
Good luck with your build 😉
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💬 Re: MV Pastolik
8 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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I am impressed with the 3D printed boat Phil. I guess you printed it in a number of separate parts ? 😉
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💬 Re: The end is in sight
8 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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I have enjoyed watching your build Neil, and looking forward to seeing 2748 on the water. Good luck😉
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💬 Re: New Paddle
10 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Graham - what a wonderful creation. From the electrical and mechanical design to the beautiful red head Katie - a work of art and fascinating to watch. No way I can compete with it !
Canoeists often paddle in groups - how about synchronised kayakers ?😉
Canoeists often paddle in groups - how about synchronised kayakers ?😉
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💬 Re: FINISHED AT LAST!!
14 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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A build to be proud of Duncan.
Hope you enjoy sailing it on water.😉
Hope you enjoy sailing it on water.😉
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📝 Question of the Day?
16 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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I'm afraid I might be the person who is letting the UK side down - I see we are in only 6th position ! ( or should it be joint 5th - Hungary also have 69%, same as the UK ?)The last three answers I have had to take a stab at, and have guessed wrong.
And whilst I'm at it, just how many people in the Faroes are taking part ? And do we know whether they use Google ??😉
And whilst I'm at it, just how many people in the Faroes are taking part ? And do we know whether they use Google ??😉
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📝 YMBC York Model Boat Club Regatta 11:00 - 16:00
17 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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John F and I had a very enjoyable day at the Regatta. The sun was shining, it was warm, everyone was cheerful, there was food and drink, there were enthusiastic boat builders, there were lots of boats, both motor and sail, and even a surfer, and a two person canoe with two female paddlers. Great fun, and a wonderful day. Thank you all at YMBC !!😉
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💬 Re: Building The Footy Bob-About Sailboat Supplied By SLEC UK
23 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Thanks for that Greg. It is rather as I had suspected, but these days you can't be too sure. There are so many weird and wonderful things made in China (and elsewhere I guess) I find it difficult to keep up ! 😉
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📝 motor brackets
24 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Why would you want to mount an electric motor on your fence Jim ? 😉
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📝 Newbie...Lindberg 40' Chris
25 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Lovely boat jumpugly 😉
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💬 Re: HMS Belfast Update Number 2.Trim Test.Battery Tray and Lifeboat Crane.
26 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Well, I just experienced the very thing that I mentioned in my last comment, viz. servo failure. A standard size servo that controls the rudder in my schooner failed after only 6 months use. Thankfully I was mindful of the need for access to all the electrics etc when I made the boat and was able to change the faulty servo without any problem.😉
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💬 Re: Swedish 16M
28 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Impressive bit of cutting and soldering.
Just don't ask to do any domestic plumbing for me any time soon !😉
Just don't ask to do any domestic plumbing for me any time soon !😉
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📝 Switched Battery Box
28 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Greg
That charging lead is really helpful. When the switch is in the off position you can connect this to a battery charger and charge the battery up without having to remove it from the boat.
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That charging lead is really helpful. When the switch is in the off position you can connect this to a battery charger and charge the battery up without having to remove it from the boat.
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📝 Switched Battery Box
30 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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As Colin said, yes, you should always have a switch in your power supply. This not only enables you to isolate your equipment from the power (to protect it) , but it also saves you from the need to disconnect which can in cases be a tricky operation.
If you have the choice of a battery box with or without I would go for the switched one.
Hope this is of some help 😉
If you have the choice of a battery box with or without I would go for the switched one.
Hope this is of some help 😉
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💬 Re: HMS Belfast Update Number 2.Trim Test.Battery Tray and Lifeboat Crane.
30 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Thanks for your reply Bill.
You'd be surprised how many boats we see where the internal electrics are no longer accessible. 😉
You'd be surprised how many boats we see where the internal electrics are no longer accessible. 😉
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💬 Re: Outer Limits
30 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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It's looking good Chum. I hope you add one or two figures to the finished model 😉
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💬 Re: Ships boat, davits and the depth charge racks
30 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Thanks for enlightening me Cash. Those springs look so like the springs we have in clothes pegs here in the UK. 😉
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💬 Re: The Cat Boat Scale 3/4”= 1’.
30 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Thanks Chugalone. Now that is true museum quality. Not only beautifully made but presented in the most splendid case imaginable. I wish I were your son ! !😉
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💬 Re: The Cat Boat Scale 3/4”= 1’.
30 days ago by 🇬🇧 flaxbybuck ( Midshipman)
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Oh my, what a wonderful finish you have achieved ! And such attention to detail.
One thing puzzles me, and that is that this is for your son "to have on his house." Is the model to be mounted somewhere on display ?? Indoors ? Outside ? 😉
One thing puzzles me, and that is that this is for your son "to have on his house." Is the model to be mounted somewhere on display ?? Indoors ? Outside ? 😉
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