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    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    16 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    As per everyone else I opted for Cargo Ship, as it can hardly be a motorized sailing ship which somewhat defeats its description. The correct answer is Cargo Ship according to Mr Wiki who does tend to know all the answers. MS. Selandia a Danish cargo ship 1912 that carried a few first-class passengers, was the first to be fitted with twin diesel engines.

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    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    22 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    A little bit difficult to get your head around when the answer is in the question??????????????

    πŸ’¬ Re: Nauticurso β€œArtur” Brazilian Fishing Boat Scale 1/32
    30 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Great looking photos studio quality, and a really fine-looking boat, and just one minor point which is Arthur has a H in it? Regards, Gary

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Using reason logic and common sense, I took a stab in the dark and was not surprised at the outcome. Wrong again, mind I am consistent as have most of my answers to date, that is of course consistently WRONG. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Gents,
    with regard to today's question, I associate the word shipwreck with the likes of storm seas, hurricane winds, and running aground on rocks or whatever. The USS Indianapolis was first bombed by the Japanese, then after being repaired was hit by two torpedoes and sank, with a great loss of life. Mind I could be wrong of course as I usually am with the quiz questions so far, and yesterday's was no exception to this rule I opted for WIND. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Castle Rock
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, and I particularly like the wood carvings on the furniture and the fact that someone, somewhere, went that extra mile with the fine detail, and created a work of art. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Well, so much for that, what I thought was a very simple question, as in what is the bottom of a boat called, I, of course, replied KEEL as in my book that just happens to be the correct answer. To be informed I was wrong and the correct answer is HULL. Oh well, back to the drawing board and better luck tomorrow.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Anna
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Absolutely love it as nothing beats the authenticity of a steam launch using live steam propulsion for the realistic factor. A very nice neat steam installation by the way, and out of curiosity where is the gas tank hidden, and the fitting on the top of the glass sight gauge is it a vacuum release fitting, as I can see a ball bearing in the fitting? Keep up the good work. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ New builder
    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Colin, as in your first post you asked for advice with regard to purchasing and building a Clyde Puffer, I am now in a position to offer some, advice that is having spent a few hours trawling the internet and looking for Clyde Puffers. I am hoping that at this stage of your search, you still have your money safe and still in your pocket or where ever. First off I must mention that on seeing the prices of Mountfleets offerings, I very nearly had a heart attack when I saw the cost, as the boat kits do leave an awful lot to be desired, with regard to quality and instructions. The Caldercraft puffer is cheaper at Β£409, but a little on the small side at only 26," I personally prefer around 30" to 36" a safer and more sensible size. Orion Mouldings do a very nice fiber-glass hull of a 36" puffer, plus a plan for Β£100. I also think that eBay is worth looking at as I found numerous puffers in various stages of completion at very reasonable prices, which I think might be worth considering. Best of luck with your search and let me know how you got on. Regards, Gary.

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    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Colin, well my friend if I was you which I am not but if I was, I would go for the Mountfleet Highlander which is a little bigger at 34" length and 8" width. This is my ongoing project although I have made very little progress in the last year. If you want to go for a real challenge you could try fitting a steam engine for the authentic just like the real thing look. Check out my short building blog on here by typing in search "Highlander Clyde Puffer,"Regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak Kate in slo motion
    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Absolutely love that, pure poetry in slow motion giving you all the details that you miss out on at normal speed. that was definitely a brilliant decision and a big thank you from me.

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    πŸ’¬ Re: Installing the mechanism
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Graham, an absolutely brilliant concept from day one, to see this all come together into one very realistic-looking working Kayak is quite incredible. A masterclass of engineering and electronic skills and an awful lot of patience to put it all together and give it the realism this project deserves. It really is quite something to behold. I think the words, "And Now for Something Completely Different", describes your latest project very nicely. Well done you, that is going to be a difficult act to follow, but I am sure you will think of something??????????????? Regards, Gary. (Can't wait to see the Kayak on the water.)

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finishing the hatch
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Sorry about that, how about rear view mirror or luggage rack, it was the shape of the cockpit opening that convinced me it was at the front. So we'll go rucksack holding down straps for his sandwiches.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finishing the hatch
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Graham, I have followed your very interesting build from day 1 with curiosity and apprehension, and love the "and now for something completely different approach," and all of the somewhat complex problems that you have solved in the process of this build. May I suggest that you provide your intrepid kayaker, with a waterproof map of the waterways slipped under the two straps on the hatch? So as he knows where he is going and doesn't row off into the wide blue yonder. Can't wait to see a video of the kayak in action on the water. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ Very sad news Martin555
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    I am both shocked and saddened to hear that Martin is no longer with us, and my heart goes out to his friends and family. A terrible tragedy if ever there was one, and he will be sadly missed by all of his friends on this website. Rest in peace my friend and god bless you.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Sideways Step or Two.
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Stephen, and great to see a little progress on the LT 100 front, despite the health problems of yourself and the other half, and hoping she is on the mend. Your latest offering the seawater cooling intake is a miniature master class, especially the drilling of the 0.4mm holes in the rose. Very neat precise and spot-on, and you should consider fitting a mirror to the bottom of your boat stand, to show it off when out of the water. Take good care of yourself and the other half. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finishing the hull
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Graham, and thank God for small mercies and the fact it wasn't consigned to the wood burner. The kayak is a work of art and definitely a touch of "Concours de Elegance," it looks absolutely fantastic with beautiful flowing lines, I especially like the top planking around the cock-pit area. The now-for-something completely different approach tends to bring along with it some really complex problems, which is very much what it is all about but definitely worth it in the end. Congratulations on the fact it is almost complete and looking forward to the next episode. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ New Home
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Rick, the new Avatar pic is great, and this one is a little sharper hope you don't mind. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ New Home
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Rick, and pleased to hear you have moved in and moved on, and I very much appreciate the fact it does take a little coming to terms with, mind I have every confidence in your ability to accept your new lifestyle and get on with the rest of your life. Your next decision is which spare bedroom becomes your new study come workshop, and can you use your garage for cutting timber and painting? Take good care of yourself, regards, and best wishes, Gary. (and most important is to keep in touch.)

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    A nice bit of driving and sorry to hear that Kiwi-land is not the ideal place I thought it was, mind you still have the weather and beautiful scenery.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Revamping a Damaged Model Schooner for a Non Profit
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Well done Ed, an incredible job, and you certainly went that extra mile with your fine detailed fittings blocks, and rigging. An absolutely beautiful boat and a credit to your skills and patience. I will be very interested to hear the selling price of this beautiful schooner. Regards, Gary.

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    πŸ’¬ Re: Revamping a Damaged Model Schooner for a Non Profit
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Ed, that is one hell of a transformation on that boat, you have turned it into a work of art a very nice-looking schooner, the repairs matching in beautifully with the original timbers. You have certainly doubled the value of what it was. I was pleased to see once again the artwork in the corner, especially that wonderful picture,"not tonight it's a headache." Take good care of yourself, and best wishes for the New Year, regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Great stuff and the best video to date, it is very maneuverable and I love the sliding turns. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Great stuff JB, and a great video with a sense of realism and an interesting exhaust note. It certainly is extremely maneuverable and looks great on the water. Quite incredible what you have achieved with a few plumbing fittings and a motor with a rotor. How on earth do you manage to control it and video at the same time? Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ My little Victory
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi Martin, (and long time no see) incredible detail especially on that bowsprit (the front bit) and the mast rigging. Quite a Victory in more ways than one, the fine detail is outstanding and I would love to see more photos if that is possible. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ Friends
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Well said my friend, truer words were never spoken, and quite strange in the fact we have friends who we have never met, and friends who we are unlikely to meet. To all my friends, colleagues, and critics. I wish you all a happy Christmas and very best wishes for The New Year. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi JB, and thanks for that which was very much appreciated and looked really impressive. Looking really good on the water and even managed a mini rooster tail. Considering the water was choppy and one hell of a wind blowing I think you did very well. Correct me if I am wrong but supposedly it's the middle of summer at your end as in warm and pleasant and that sort of thing. Great stuff and I really enjoyed the video, the build blog, and the improvement on top of improvement that you made to your original design. Nothing succeeds like success, absolutely brilliant. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Hi JB, and now I think about it yes I have seen you with models in and on the estuary, which I now gather is a lot nearer to home. Mind those lakeside properties were very desirable especially if you happen to be into model boats, or maybe the odd seaplane or two. Congratulations on your latest waterjet work boat, a brilliant design, and execution, and a fine-looking boat. The ten-dollar question, do you have any plans to post a video at full throttle or a decent speed, to find out what the boat is capable of, on the right day with the right conditions? I should imagine its full-sized counterpart is very fast. I dare say a lot of people on this site started with I/C engines in fast launches and speed boats and are speed freaks at heart. Regards, Gary.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Great stuff, and very rewarding when a plan comes together, I think you more than deserved a good end result considering all the experimentation in the early stages. That is a great-looking lake with some rather nice property alongside, are you fortunate to call one of those properties yours, or are you still working on it? Regards, Gary.

    πŸ“ Storage
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GaryLC ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    My completely rebuilt work of art in the conservatory, the garage was on the full side and like Trev yes I live on my own.



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