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📝 Names of Fishing Boats
1 month ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz (
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Certainly great working Fishing Boats.
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📝 re Tug hull paint
1 month ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Yes, I would say 90% of Tugs traditionally have black hulls, red anti-fouling bottoms grey or green decks and white superstructure.
I have seen some fleet tugs with red hulls.
For models I spray red oxide primer an the whole outside hull first, then mask off and spray the upper hull black, keeping the original red primer as the bottom colour.
I have seen some fleet tugs with red hulls.
For models I spray red oxide primer an the whole outside hull first, then mask off and spray the upper hull black, keeping the original red primer as the bottom colour.
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📝 Names of Fishing Boats
1 month ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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East Coast Canadian shipyards build and supplies the very rugged Cape Islander style fishing boats, from 32 ft. long up to 65 ft. long, with massive beam (width), and running big power, allowing them to work in nearly any weather conditions.
There are boatyards in Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
I have been building East Coast Fishing Boats for over 50 years.
There are boatyards in Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
I have been building East Coast Fishing Boats for over 50 years.
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📝 When wooden planking the sides of hulls What Glues are you using?
1 month ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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When you are Appling wooden planking to the sides of Wooden Ship hulls, or joining stringers, frames, and etc. What Glues are you using? Wood glues, CA glues, white glues, (others) and what is your favorite brand? are you applying the glues? (I’ve seen some people using straight pins to apply a small drop then spray accelerator to it?)
I never done Planking. Open to suggestions, Thank you,
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I never done Planking. Open to suggestions, Thank you,
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📝 Back issue
2 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Royally do have them, however I am out of Province until Aug.30.
I will check forvyou then, if nobody else comes through.
I will check forvyou then, if nobody else comes through.
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📝 propshafts lubrications
2 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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When I build my Shaft Tubes, I make a 1" long oil tube at r
The front of the tubes and once per year I add 15 to 20 drops of 80-90 Gear Oil to the tube.
The front of the tubes and once per year I add 15 to 20 drops of 80-90 Gear Oil to the tube.
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💬 Re: Yard Sale Find
2 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Looking good, from a fellow modeler from Saint John NB.
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📝 Action Electronics
2 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Wow, I really apologize if I have crossed group lines with any comments. I have been building boat models for almost 50 years, and I try to help anyone I can, with pointers, advice, or any parts, pieces and plans they might require.
With the demise of many good Hobby Shops, I try to help anyone I can.
I did not know there was z requirement to pay support for the group, but I certainly will find out what is required.
Again, sorry if anyone feels I have done wrong, I am only trying to help the hobby.
With the demise of many good Hobby Shops, I try to help anyone I can.
I did not know there was z requirement to pay support for the group, but I certainly will find out what is required.
Again, sorry if anyone feels I have done wrong, I am only trying to help the hobby.
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📝 Action Electronics
2 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Are you looking for a diagram of wiring and components or looking for a ready-made wiring harness for your motors, electronics, batteries, switches and charging
circuit?
I often gear up hulls I sell with all propulsion and electronic components for customers to build from this stage to finish.
circuit?
I often gear up hulls I sell with all propulsion and electronic components for customers to build from this stage to finish.
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💬 Re: HMCS Sackville post-WWII Canadian Research Vessel
2 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I have full set of plans for the Snowbird, if you ever wanted to do z larger scratch built job.
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📝 Glue
3 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I have good results using BSI Medium Set CA glue, and since Balsam is very porous, I would use a quick shot (spray) of Accelerator (kicker), on the Balsa, then pur the CA glue on the GRP surface.
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📝 FPV Experience
3 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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This would be very good info.
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📝 HW 160
3 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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What is the vessel? Guessing a High Speed Patrol boat, ie Vosper?
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📝 A suitable glue?????????????
4 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I can only speak for myself, but I would definitely use a good medium set (10 - 15 sec.)
CA glue, and probably use a quick squirt of Accelerator on the fibreglass side.
If you are on the North American side of the world, I recommend Bob Smith Industries(BSI)
Brand.
I have been using and selling it for 20 years.
CA glue, and probably use a quick squirt of Accelerator on the fibreglass side.
If you are on the North American side of the world, I recommend Bob Smith Industries(BSI)
Brand.
I have been using and selling it for 20 years.
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💬 Re: Cape Islander lobster boat PHASE CHANGE
5 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I actually also have full size printed plans for that particular boat, suitable for scratch building this lobsterboat, or using as templates for bulkheads, decks, cabins, etc.
Available for $20 plus mailing cost of $5 CDN
Available for $20 plus mailing cost of $5 CDN
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📝 Scale deck gear
5 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Do you have photos of the deck fitting you are in search of? I have many items which may be suitable.
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💬 Re: Cape Islander lobster boat PHASE CHANGE
5 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi, Chum
Yes, you have one of my 34.5"X12 Classic Cape Islander hulls, and by the date sticker, an older one.
Great that you will be finishing it off, keep us all posted.
I still produce that hull, along with.three larger versions now.
I also have molds for a 42"X16 Wedgeport Atkinson hull, a 43.5"X16 Hutt style PEI hull, and a big 45"X23 Rhino Hull, common with the modern lobster fishermen in Atlantic Canada.
Yes, you have one of my 34.5"X12 Classic Cape Islander hulls, and by the date sticker, an older one.
Great that you will be finishing it off, keep us all posted.
I still produce that hull, along with.three larger versions now.
I also have molds for a 42"X16 Wedgeport Atkinson hull, a 43.5"X16 Hutt style PEI hull, and a big 45"X23 Rhino Hull, common with the modern lobster fishermen in Atlantic Canada.
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📝 Emma C Berry
5 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Great build, and very good sailing!
Do you have removable keel weight for sailing?
She did not seem to heel over too badly .
Great working model.
Do you have removable keel weight for sailing?
She did not seem to heel over too badly .
Great working model.
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📝 Painting a Fibre Glass hull
5 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Many different methods to put a decent finish on a hull, from basic Brushing, to rattle can spraying, to Air Brush and regular Spray gun
Most important is to lightly sand the hull with 320 grit paper to remove any residual wax from the molding layup and any oils from fingerprints.
Give the hull a good coat of spray primer, followed with another very light sanding.
Ensure your paint is compatible with the primer, then if brushing, thin out your paint so it brushes on smoothly.
If spraying with rattle can, use steady movements, keep your can 8" to 10" from your hull with light coats until the hull is covered.
Wait two minutes for the paint to tack, then repeat with one more finish coat.
If splitting the finish into two or more colors, mask off the waterline do one colour wait 12 to 24 hours then reverse the masking, then do the alternate colour.
If you get a run in the paint, let it fully cure, then lightly sand the area and go again.
It all takes practice.
Most important is to lightly sand the hull with 320 grit paper to remove any residual wax from the molding layup and any oils from fingerprints.
Give the hull a good coat of spray primer, followed with another very light sanding.
Ensure your paint is compatible with the primer, then if brushing, thin out your paint so it brushes on smoothly.
If spraying with rattle can, use steady movements, keep your can 8" to 10" from your hull with light coats until the hull is covered.
Wait two minutes for the paint to tack, then repeat with one more finish coat.
If splitting the finish into two or more colors, mask off the waterline do one colour wait 12 to 24 hours then reverse the masking, then do the alternate colour.
If you get a run in the paint, let it fully cure, then lightly sand the area and go again.
It all takes practice.
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📝 Ranking
6 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Book on that!
This does not seem fair, and i would've only thought this would happen for a flagrant disregard of rules or something totally gross.
Coming guys, this is a fun hobby group.
Don't strip the respected member of his stripes.
This does not seem fair, and i would've only thought this would happen for a flagrant disregard of rules or something totally gross.
Coming guys, this is a fun hobby group.
Don't strip the respected member of his stripes.
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📝 Model Ship "Sinks"
6 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Very good and dramatic footage.
Years ago at an R/C Regatta in Valleyfield Quebec the host Club staged a similar demo, using a small fireworks blast to ignite a fire, and trip a trap door valve in the ChrisCraft cruiser model which would sink to the deck line.
Kudos to all involved.
Years ago at an R/C Regatta in Valleyfield Quebec the host Club staged a similar demo, using a small fireworks blast to ignite a fire, and trip a trap door valve in the ChrisCraft cruiser model which would sink to the deck line.
Kudos to all involved.
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📝 I miss Graupner!!! And Robbe too.
6 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Ten years ago, I bought out a Hobby Shop which carried a very good stock of Graupner and Robie kits, hardware and fittings.
I havevsold most of the kits, but still carry many Robie hardware items, along with a very extensive Graupner and Robie inventory of fittings.
If anyone is interested, message me with the items you need.
I havevsold most of the kits, but still carry many Robie hardware items, along with a very extensive Graupner and Robie inventory of fittings.
If anyone is interested, message me with the items you need.
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📝 Calling it a day.
6 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Sorry to hear you are bowing out, hope you stay to offer advice and comment too.
I know the feeling, have been building models for over 50 years, and still very active in building for commissions, layingbup fiberglass hulls, and selling and shipping model fittings and equipment through my model shop.
I know my wife says " What are you going to do with all this stuff??" Or "What am I going to do with all your stuff??" I'm not quite ready to even think of this yet, still having too much fun in my retirement.
Cheers
I know the feeling, have been building models for over 50 years, and still very active in building for commissions, layingbup fiberglass hulls, and selling and shipping model fittings and equipment through my model shop.
I know my wife says " What are you going to do with all this stuff??" Or "What am I going to do with all your stuff??" I'm not quite ready to even think of this yet, still having too much fun in my retirement.
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📝 Deans Marine
6 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Not in total defense of Dean's, who have been in business for many years, however once z parcel leaves their door, it is out of their control for delivery have noticed many times where simple deliveries get routed all over the country because of mail processing and travel scheduling.
After you would receive your refund, would you be returning the plans back to Dean's on your postage coin? I know many time when I am shipping parts or plans, often it takes two weeks or longer, here in Canada.
My thoughts would be to wait at least one month, hoping it does arrive for you.
Cheers
After you would receive your refund, would you be returning the plans back to Dean's on your postage coin? I know many time when I am shipping parts or plans, often it takes two weeks or longer, here in Canada.
My thoughts would be to wait at least one month, hoping it does arrive for you.
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📝 Advice needed
6 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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If it is your intention to simply use the Gelcoat as a hull finish, yes you can brush it on, then sand to your perfect finish.
My preferred method though, would be to fibreglass the bare wood hull with poly resin and at least one layer of 4oz or lighter, first, to put the strength into the hull, then finish with gelcoat.
My preferred method though, would be to fibreglass the bare wood hull with poly resin and at least one layer of 4oz or lighter, first, to put the strength into the hull, then finish with gelcoat.
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📝 Fibreglass hulls
7 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I have molds for East Coast Canadian Fishing Boats from a 34.5"X12 Classic Cape Islander ( with plans) , a 36"X15 Deep Trawler hull, a 42"X16 Wedgeport hull, a 43.5"X16 Hutt style PEI hull, and a big 45"X23 Rhino Hull.
If interested, message me
New Brunswick, Canada.
If interested, message me
New Brunswick, Canada.
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💬 Re: Plank on Frame Schooner
7 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I(and others) , would love tonsee photos of that transformation !
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📝 Propellers (Scale, scale, scale)
7 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Brass Propellers are very abundant in various styles and sizes, and I stock over 1200 in 2,3,4,5 and 6 blades, in standard, and high torque style, from 3/4" dia. to 4"., from Raboesch/Rivabo and Prop Shop.
Message me on here, or join my FB page
Greg's Model Boatyard for more info.
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Greg's Model Boatyard for more info.
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📝 Electronic Speed Circuit (ESC) with Battery Eliminator Circuit
7 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Well said and explained.
I get many enquiries regarding hookups.
I get many enquiries regarding hookups.
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📝 Styrene glues???? on Styrene boats
8 months ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I do use Styrene often in my scratch builds, and I have also built three Krick cranes from printed sheet styrene.
I tried being a 'purist' and using solvent glues, but my best results were in using good medium set(15 sec.) CA GLUE..
I tried being a 'purist' and using solvent glues, but my best results were in using good medium set(15 sec.) CA GLUE..
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