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๐ sprung forward deck
1 month ago by
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Are you able to remove the deck? I think that is too big a gap.๐
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๐ sprung forward deck
1 month ago by
๐ฆ๐บ Hugh (

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Are you saying that there is a 3mm gap between the deck and frame work?
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๐ re keil craft raf tender
2 months ago by
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I got a set of fittings from Vintage a few years ago, for the 34โ model. Look great once cleaned up and painted.
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๐ How do you draw bulkheads etc, from a 2 view plan?
11 months ago by
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Those drawings are in 3rd angle projection. Ist angle used to be used in the UK, and sometimes called English projection.
You need to draw, i.e. copy those views, Front and Plan , on to some drawing paper, then project an end view. Difficult to explain without showing you. Have you a drawing board and instruments ?
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๐ How do you draw bulkheads etc, from a 2 view plan?
11 months ago by
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Are you talking about 3rd angle projection?
Cheers,
Hugh๐
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๐ Newbbie needing advice
1 year ago by
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I use Aquadhere, which is a waterproof PVA type glue. I also use epoxy resin for some bits.
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๐ฌ Re: Hartley cabin boat on trailer
1 year ago by
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Very realistic! A pity the shadow of the giant, and his car, was in the video. ๐
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๐ New Smoke Generators
3 years ago by
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My SG 1 works well, and looks good, in my Clyde Puffer. However, only works on 14v--- not the 6 to 7v recommended
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๐ MFA 919D series geared electric motors
3 years ago by
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Can anyone tell me if these motors need to have their gears oiled/lubricated?
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๐ Hints and Tips.
3 years ago by
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Use my set of forceps all the time. Got mine from my Dad who was a doctor
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๐ฌ Re: Offshore meeting 2019 , Hamburg Germany
4 years ago by
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Amazing detail! Any interior shots?
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๐ฌ Re: Offshore meeting 2019 , Hamburg Germany
4 years ago by
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Wow! Humbling!
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๐ Hints and Tips.
4 years ago by
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They are self adhesive.
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๐ SS Colonsay
4 years ago by
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My scratch built Clyde Puffer. Just tested the lights.
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๐ SS Colonsay Clyde Puffer
4 years ago by
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Just tested my navigation lights. This is my scratch-built Clyde Puffer, 3' long, and made of ply and timber
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๐ SS Colonsay Clyde Puffer
4 years ago by
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๐ Building blog
4 years ago by
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๐ Puzzled
4 years ago by
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I was a sub lieutenant, but have been demoted to leading seaman? Is that because I went AWOL?
Hugh๐ค
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4 years ago by
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๐ A Birthday Wish!
4 years ago by
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Belated happy birthday Ed.
Yes, grandchildren are great. My 71st birthday today and waiting for a phone call from my son.
Cheers Hugh
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๐ฌ MAGGA DAN
4 years ago by
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Fantastic job๐
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๐ Bristol pilot cutter mascotte
5 years ago by
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Good tip Hammer. Will try that.
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๐ Quote from A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership
5 years ago by
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Never expected to get words of wisdom, and truth, from a model boats website! Thanks! ๐
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๐ฌ HS Simitzopoulos P28
5 years ago by
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I also like your attention to detail. Your radar masts turn and, your flag flies in the breeze!
Cheers Hugh
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๐ฌ HS Simitzopoulos P28
5 years ago by
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Love the way she looks in the water. My father in law was an officer in the Hellenic navy, and the name of your ship grabbed my attention.Great! Love it!
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๐ Clyde Puffer
5 years ago by
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Hi Alan,
I, too, am building a Clyde Puffer. Mine is scratch built ,and same scale as yours. I have installed a 6:1 brushed electric motor. I wanted scale speed . The shaft length was 11" from memory.
Interested in how you get on. Clyde puffers were lovely ships.
Cheers Hugh
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๐ Warning
6 years ago by
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Japanese safety boots are the go then?
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๐ How many is to Many
6 years ago by
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I have two working,one almost there and another scratch built coming up, plus 5 static models. We are strange folk, but must have something in common to be building and sailing them.
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๐ Futaba Attack 2ER
6 years ago by
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Thanks to all of you who gave me some advice. I found out that The crystal on the transmitter was missing. it was in the box, so plug in and great joy! Tears of happiness. I bought this set years ago in Dorchester, Dorset on a trip to see my parents. I think it is a bit cheaper to buy here, but I will compare next back in the UK.
Cheers, and thanks again guys, much appreciated.Hughie๐
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๐ Futaba Attack 2ER
6 years ago by
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Hi Dave,
No problem, I appreciate your advice. I will do as you suggest, and see how that works out.
Cheers Hughie
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