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📝 Convert Robbe F14 to 2.4 gHz
14 days ago by GregHiltz (
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You did very well! Hopefully others will try it.
I do have an older 7Channel Futura system I would lovevto have upgraded to the 2.4ghz.
I do have an older 7Channel Futura system I would lovevto have upgraded to the 2.4ghz.
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📝 Convert Robbe F14 to 2.4 gHz
16 days ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Very good, will be a very nice solution to keeping the older but good quality systems alive!
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📝 Wireing
1 month ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Hi, for all my R/C builds, I use 12SWG for the primary wiring from Batteries to Fuse to ESC, and most times keep with 12 ga. to the motor, unless running 380 size motors or if geared.
I will then use no less than 14 SWG to the motor(s).
Always better to build overkill, than risk undersized wiring and connectors.
I will then use no less than 14 SWG to the motor(s).
Always better to build overkill, than risk undersized wiring and connectors.
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📝 RC electronics
2 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Looking through their products, their Diesel Engine Sound Generator looks very nice, simply urging into the ESC line. ( then two wires for speaker).
I shall be trying one for my next fishing boat.
I shall be trying one for my next fishing boat.
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📝 Hull glassing?
2 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Whoever possible, keep the cloth in one piece
(Dry fit first), and myself, I will always cut pieces to fit where needed, particularly around the keel end.
I find folding the cloth makes it more bulky.
(Dry fit first), and myself, I will always cut pieces to fit where needed, particularly around the keel end.
I find folding the cloth makes it more bulky.
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📝 For those building a Coast Guard Rescue boat
2 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Very nice pics of the 44ft. CCG Cutter.
Good friend of mine has the Dumas kit Cutter finished off as the Canadian version with the enclosed wheelhouse.
I also have a Fiberglass mold for this boat, and it is 44 inches long being 1:12 scale
Good friend of mine has the Dumas kit Cutter finished off as the Canadian version with the enclosed wheelhouse.
I also have a Fiberglass mold for this boat, and it is 44 inches long being 1:12 scale
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📝 Metro Marine Modellers at Nathan Phillips Square Pond
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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I think this is where we attended a model boat show and sail some years , hosted by the MMM club.
I still have photos
I still have photos
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💬 Re: Alwyn Vintcent Steam Tug 1:32
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Sure to be a grand lady when finished- keep us posted with progress pics.
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💬 Re: US Coast Guard RB-m
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Great job, Amiens.
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📝 Motor and esc problem
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Colin, in 1991 I has a double Discoidectomy, on L4-L5 , after suffering for two years, throwing spasm fits and getting kicked in the butt from a mule every 5 minutes trying to walk.
Life has been great ever since, you should do great.
I have set of plans for the HMS Snowbird Corvette, which I could get blown up to any larger scale if you were interested.
Cheers!
Life has been great ever since, you should do great.
I have set of plans for the HMS Snowbird Corvette, which I could get blown up to any larger scale if you were interested.
Cheers!
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📝 Seen in Mahone Bay Coast Guard vessel
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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That 44' Cutter is Canadian version, has the enclosed wheelhouse. I have a mold of that hull to lay up a 1:12 scale 44" model hull.
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📝 In Halifax, NS
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Grand old lady, she is!
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📝 Motor and esc problem
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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It is actually not the voltage that kills but more the Amperag the motor draws. Can you put an amp meter in line to the motor, boat in the bathtub, and hit the throttle to see what amperagevthe motor draws as Sherman's the water fly that would tell you for sure.
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📝 Motor and esc problem
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Without knowing your Prop size, and guessing you are running direct drive motor, if your boat is of any size at all, this definitely would put a strain on a 540 motor- which are often rated for 6 to 9 volt operation.
Choices aren't go with a Hi-Torque 5000 rpm 775 Motor direct drive, or add a 2:1 or 3:1 gear reduction to your existing motor.
Choices aren't go with a Hi-Torque 5000 rpm 775 Motor direct drive, or add a 2:1 or 3:1 gear reduction to your existing motor.
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📝 “My Old Gal”
4 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Ron- fellow Nova Scotia here, currently in Saint John NB- what is the back story on this sweel little tug?
Looks very interesting.
Was she built local?
Looks very interesting.
Was she built local?
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📝 Bilge pump ?
5 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Hi, Over the years, I have used numerous setups for bilge pumps and water ingress alarms/switches for members in our club, and ultimately to sell.
I had a friend years ago who was quite adept at devising speciality circuits. He made a water sensor alarm which was only size of a large Postage Stamp. He made approx. 20 units before he died, and I still have one left.
I have another modeli g friend who has found a similar unit on- line which can be wired to a small pump and alarm. I still do have a couple Robbe water pumps in stock. And it is also possible to incorporate a windscreen washer pump into the bilge to suck out the evil water.
I had a friend years ago who was quite adept at devising speciality circuits. He made a water sensor alarm which was only size of a large Postage Stamp. He made approx. 20 units before he died, and I still have one left.
I have another modeli g friend who has found a similar unit on- line which can be wired to a small pump and alarm. I still do have a couple Robbe water pumps in stock. And it is also possible to incorporate a windscreen washer pump into the bilge to suck out the evil water.
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💬 Re: Sea Jet evolution (Robbe)
5 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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When I bought out Lowell Briggs Hobbies 7 years ago, the deal came with 18 Boat Kits, along with a huge stock of Graupner, Robbe, Krick, Model Slipways fittings, and more than 1400 Raboesch Propellers. I also have molds to lay up 9 different local hulls, mostly fishing boats. I enjoy supplying hulls, and also full power/RC setups, and also all supplies and fittings to finish off peoples' boats.
I am located in Saint John, New Brunswick (Atlantic Canada), operating as 'Greg's Model Boatyard'.
I do have one "Robbe Sea Jet", "Robbe San Remo" cruiser, and a "Graupner Elke" fishing trawler.
I am located in Saint John, New Brunswick (Atlantic Canada), operating as 'Greg's Model Boatyard'.
I do have one "Robbe Sea Jet", "Robbe San Remo" cruiser, and a "Graupner Elke" fishing trawler.
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💬 Re: Sea Jet evolution (Robbe)
5 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Nice. I still have one more of those Robbe Sea Jets in stock.
They were good, fun units.
They were good, fun units.
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
6 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Nice find- those classic 44 footers were great here in Atlantic Canada also, having an enclosed wheelhouse here.
If anyone was interested in building a large version of these cutters, I have a mold to lay up a 44" (1:12 scale) hull.
If anyone was interested in building a large version of these cutters, I have a mold to lay up a 44" (1:12 scale) hull.
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📝 In Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦
6 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Ron
Are the Capitol Marine Modelers still in existence in Ottawa? Some years ago our Saint John Marine Modelers took an excursion to Ottawa for a Model Show with the boys.
Great group of guys and beautiful models too.
Are the Capitol Marine Modelers still in existence in Ottawa? Some years ago our Saint John Marine Modelers took an excursion to Ottawa for a Model Show with the boys.
Great group of guys and beautiful models too.
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📝 The Numbers game for props.
6 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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4mm shaft diameter, 35mm prop diameter.
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📝 Brass or plastic
6 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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I agree, a Brass 3-Blade or even 4-Blade Prop will look much more scale-like on your boat.
Your photo does not show your existing prop, whether it is a racing type high-pitch or not.
A nice 3-Blade scale prop will not rob you of power.
Your only problem will be determining the shaft diameter- 1/8", 3mm 4mm, or 5mm(3/16")
I'm sure you can source props in your area, if not- i have many.
Your photo does not show your existing prop, whether it is a racing type high-pitch or not.
A nice 3-Blade scale prop will not rob you of power.
Your only problem will be determining the shaft diameter- 1/8", 3mm 4mm, or 5mm(3/16")
I'm sure you can source props in your area, if not- i have many.
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💬 Re: Zwarte Zee
7 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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What size and style Portholes do you need?
I have a good stock of Graupner and Robbe fittings including portholes. My prices in Canadian dollars would surprise you.- and being small pkgs. Would make shipping costs favorable.
I have a good stock of Graupner and Robbe fittings including portholes. My prices in Canadian dollars would surprise you.- and being small pkgs. Would make shipping costs favorable.
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💬 Re: ZWARTE ZEE
7 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Great find!
We all will help you FInish off the tug.
I am in Saint John NB, and have most everything you will need to finish and gear up your tug.
Join my FB page Greg's Model Boatyard, and see all I have and do.
We all will help you FInish off the tug.
I am in Saint John NB, and have most everything you will need to finish and gear up your tug.
Join my FB page Greg's Model Boatyard, and see all I have and do.
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📝 First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
7 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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The protection plating is very typical on lobster and crab fishing boats, always located where the hydraulic hauler lands the pots against the side of the boat. Some boats have thick built-up fiberglass in that area, but most use sheet Stainless Steel or Aluminum.
See photo of typical Atlantic Canada lobster boat for reference.
See photo of typical Atlantic Canada lobster boat for reference.
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📝 First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
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📝 First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
7 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Looking good.
My opinion, first is to never use a gloss paint finish on any scale model. It makes them look like plastic toys.
I would suggest using spray bombs( rattle cans) of Flat Or Satin finish BBQ paint for the black, and Red Oxide Primer to simulate the under-water Anti fouling paint.
My opinion, first is to never use a gloss paint finish on any scale model. It makes them look like plastic toys.
I would suggest using spray bombs( rattle cans) of Flat Or Satin finish BBQ paint for the black, and Red Oxide Primer to simulate the under-water Anti fouling paint.
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📝 motor fitment
8 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Hi, I have fit many electric motors in boats, and my opinion is that I would tryvto shave/grind/ whittle a bit more wood from the bottom mount area.
If it were a double-joint Coupler, it would be more forgiving, however it looks like you would be able to shave the wood down a little more where needed.
If it were a double-joint Coupler, it would be more forgiving, however it looks like you would be able to shave the wood down a little more where needed.
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📝 Instruction Manual for Tug
10 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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I'm sure someone overcthatcsidevof the pond will respond with help for you, if not- i have the complete unbuit kit over here in Atlantic Canada.
I could also send you copies of what I have.
Cheers
I could also send you copies of what I have.
Cheers
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📝 Propeller shaft
11 months ago by GregHiltz ( Master Seaman)
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Price would be $25 plus postage. You probably should PM me at my e-mail:
ghiltz01@hotmail.com
Feel free to also join my FB page:
Greg's Model Boatyard
ghiltz01@hotmail.com
Feel free to also join my FB page:
Greg's Model Boatyard
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