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💬 Re: RC Sailing No.118 - Out of Lockdown ! . 4th April 2021
7 days ago by Ianh (
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Hi Doug,
I have 4 Receiver batteries but only one has a JST plug and that's what the Laser takes! Oh well
I have 4 Receiver batteries but only one has a JST plug and that's what the Laser takes! Oh well
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💬 Re: MV Overchurch
8 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Absolutely masterclass
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💬 Re: Provincial stay-at-home order starts tomorrow.
8 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Ron,
Sounds like your getting the so called second wave now! In SA it hit us in December
Sounds like your getting the so called second wave now! In SA it hit us in December
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💬 Re: RC Sailing No.118 - Out of Lockdown ! . 4th April 2021
8 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Got out of Lockdown and my Oxygen Requirement is almost back to normal. Decided to take 'My boat in a bag' ( R/C Laser) got to the pond only to discover I charged the wrong battery set! Oh well it was good to be with the other members😊😊
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💬 Re: RC Sailing :- No.117
8 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Phil,
I have a Laser here in SA, the only one where I live but great fun to sail
Regards
Ian
I have a Laser here in SA, the only one where I live but great fun to sail
Regards
Ian
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📝 RAF Crash Tender - Fire monitor - handle attachment
10 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Peter,
Can't beat genuine Araldite! The longer the setting time the better strength
Good Luck
Ian
Can't beat genuine Araldite! The longer the setting time the better strength
Good Luck
Ian
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📝 Other than boat building, what authors do you read?
12 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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I read a lot of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs with a few James Pattison and of course Wilbur Smith
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💬 Re: U.S.C.G. Waterways & Ports Patrol Boat
12 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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It's known as artistic licence Doug
Cheers
Ian
Cheers
Ian
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📝 Bond Together
15 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Nerys
Comment noted.
But the world has become a place for offloading Chinese copies which sometimes are inferior!
Here in SA we get a lot of junk stuff.
Regards
Ian
Comment noted.
But the world has become a place for offloading Chinese copies which sometimes are inferior!
Here in SA we get a lot of junk stuff.
Regards
Ian
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💬 Re: Needs ballast
15 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Cash
I believe this is a problem with the Dumas kits of PT212 and 109
Cheers
Ian
I believe this is a problem with the Dumas kits of PT212 and 109
Cheers
Ian
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📝 ESC options
15 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Yep Doug,
Magnifying glass stuff! and in grey which makes it worse.
All round I find the 1060 the best and you are right the last 2 digits are the Amps at Maximum, but the unit is waterproof. ( I have yet to see)
Cheers
Ian
Magnifying glass stuff! and in grey which makes it worse.
All round I find the 1060 the best and you are right the last 2 digits are the Amps at Maximum, but the unit is waterproof. ( I have yet to see)
Cheers
Ian
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📝 ESC options
16 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Bill
It does come with a decent set up guide but the print is small
It does come with a decent set up guide but the print is small
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📝 ESC options
16 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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The 1060 does not need programming but needs to have the Jumpers set correctly and the transmitter on in neutral before switching on!
I have three of these in Boats and one in a Truck with no problems
I have three of these in Boats and one in a Truck with no problems
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📝 Bond Together
16 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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As Doug says Like any major company ( Similar who I used to work for) invest millions into R and D and then the cheap copies arrive, almost there but not exact copies!
As they say in the classics. You pays the money and takes your chance!
As they say in the classics. You pays the money and takes your chance!
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📝 Glue option query
18 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Allan
I always find slow setting epoxies also produce a much stronger bond😊😊
I always find slow setting epoxies also produce a much stronger bond😊😊
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📝 Glue option query
19 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Can't beat genuine Araldite 24 Hour
Cheers
Ian
Cheers
Ian
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💬 Re: E S C how to choose the correct size for a motor.
20 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Jim,
Please find attached Spec Sheet for Graupner Motors. The Amperage listed is for a free running motor. What I normally do is Multiply it by 3 and then select the ESC.
Might sound strange but I would use a Hobbywing 1060 although it handles a high amperage it s a PnP unit with just jumpers I am running a Speed 600 12v and the fuse I use is 30 Amps, 12 Amps x 3-36 Amps.
Regards
Ian
Please find attached Spec Sheet for Graupner Motors. The Amperage listed is for a free running motor. What I normally do is Multiply it by 3 and then select the ESC.
Might sound strange but I would use a Hobbywing 1060 although it handles a high amperage it s a PnP unit with just jumpers I am running a Speed 600 12v and the fuse I use is 30 Amps, 12 Amps x 3-36 Amps.
Regards
Ian
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💬 Re: Aerokits Sea Commander
21 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Sounds about the same time mine was 1970 Sea Queen which was fitted to the boat. When I emigrated to SA it was sold.
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💬 Re: Aerokits Sea Commander
26 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Doug,
Most Aerokit Boats were designed for a Diesel
Sea Commander was 2.5cc Sea Queen 7.5-10cc
The Sea Queen ran well with a Taplin Twin
My current clubs do not allow IC Engines at all
Cheers
Ian
Most Aerokit Boats were designed for a Diesel
Sea Commander was 2.5cc Sea Queen 7.5-10cc
The Sea Queen ran well with a Taplin Twin
My current clubs do not allow IC Engines at all
Cheers
Ian
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📝 Nostalgia
26 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Here's another for us oldies a 1963 Keil Kraft Handbook They weren't released as catalogues in those days and were a mine of information.
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💬 Re: Aerokits Sea Commander
26 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Doug,
Glad to see the humour!
This is the story I got on Aerokits when I was a teenager.
The original Aerokits company was of course Les Rowell and G Percival, they decided to name them Aerokits because of the aero ply used in construction. Where as KeilKraft boats were Balsa.
I don't know whether the story is correct or not.
Glad to see the humour!
This is the story I got on Aerokits when I was a teenager.
The original Aerokits company was of course Les Rowell and G Percival, they decided to name them Aerokits because of the aero ply used in construction. Where as KeilKraft boats were Balsa.
I don't know whether the story is correct or not.
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📝 Mental Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
27 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Bummer Marky
Sorry to hear about the Chemo not nice stuff
Cheers
Ian
Sorry to hear about the Chemo not nice stuff
Cheers
Ian
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💬 Re: Aerokits Sea Commander
27 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi All,
Also have a genuine Aerokits Sea Commander that is in very good condition. Only the hull sides need repainting and it needs a genuine tidy up inside I have replaced the motor mount so far but have noticed that I have 2 places for the SLA Battery. 1 forward of the motor and 1 under the cockpit floor. Will put it in the water next month to see where the battery should go (If I remember rightly it should go under the cockpit floor Same as my Aerokits Sea Queen)
I want to keep it as original as possible due to it being a genuine Aerokits Boat.😀😀
Also have a genuine Aerokits Sea Commander that is in very good condition. Only the hull sides need repainting and it needs a genuine tidy up inside I have replaced the motor mount so far but have noticed that I have 2 places for the SLA Battery. 1 forward of the motor and 1 under the cockpit floor. Will put it in the water next month to see where the battery should go (If I remember rightly it should go under the cockpit floor Same as my Aerokits Sea Queen)
I want to keep it as original as possible due to it being a genuine Aerokits Boat.😀😀
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📝 Mental Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
27 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Well after 3 weeks on Oxygen and Physio once a week I hope to get some short times in workshop as my limbs are so weak after being in bed for 4 weeks and losing 7 Kilos! Damn hospital food👎👎.So must get up there and clean up (Chase the spiders)
Thanks to all
Ian
Thanks to all
Ian
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📝 Debit Cards
28 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Nerys
Couldn't have said it better😊😊
Couldn't have said it better😊😊
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📝 Debit Cards
28 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi All,
Here in SA they are limited but the trouble being s they can scan them in your wallet on a once of purchase, banks do tend to SMS you on large purchases but sometimes 24 Hours later.
Here in SA they are limited but the trouble being s they can scan them in your wallet on a once of purchase, banks do tend to SMS you on large purchases but sometimes 24 Hours later.
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📝 Debit Cards
29 days ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Here in SA which is cybercrime ridden I have cancelled the contactless method of paying! This is due to the bank's attitude of "you are responsible"
We have constant scamming of cards in restaurants and ATM's
Never let your card out of your sight and if the ATM looks dodgy it probably is.
We have constant scamming of cards in restaurants and ATM's
Never let your card out of your sight and if the ATM looks dodgy it probably is.
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📝 S38 - to log or not to log?
1 month ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Seeing how other modellers build is always a good idea
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💬 Re: Motor Problems
1 month ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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Hi Cargoman,
I will only use MFA or Graupner Motors as these give a steady amperage.
Some motors that are for sale come from China and are all over the place!
I will only use MFA or Graupner Motors as these give a steady amperage.
Some motors that are for sale come from China and are all over the place!
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💬 Re: Unknown 26" Pilot Boat
1 month ago by Ianh ( Commander)
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I checked through my 1965 MAP plans handbook and it doesn't appear at all
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