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    I am a time served fitter and turner with ship marine back ground. I enjoy making RC models with latest being the Venice water taxi which to date hasn't officially been launched.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: caldercraft Imara
    3 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Oh that's sad. The new owner should have honoured his committment?

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    ๐Ÿ“ Clear coat over epoxy
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I have just finished a Venice water taxi all made from mahogany and I used West sytem throughout. I tried an experiment and used 2000/3000 grit W & D to sand the epoxy followed by polishing with brasso with the W & D (an non ferrous metal polish) and it came up so good I have left it as that. Finally I polished it with Mothers Canuba wax car polish, a choice I made just to give that last lift in shine. It also repells the water so easy to dry off. I followed a guy building a model boat on Youtube building a boat using mahogany and he used all West system and then varnished. According to him the varnish protects the finish from UV rays but as my model is not in the sun, like full size boats, I didn't bother. By sanding with the very fine W & D I removed all brush marks etc and I am very pleased with outcome. The other reason I used this process is that in future if I have an accident with it I can easily repair without the need of removing another product to get back to the epoxy. The bottom paint is West epoxy with a pigment to colour it white and this turned out well, although, I had to do many coats to cover it. I have attached a couple of photos of the finished craft for you. When I finially launch her I will do a more complete post on it along with the build. Cheers and good luck

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Half Hull side project.
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Great looking craft. As a suggestion build a scale size of the half hull and RC it? Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ HOBBY ENGINE KILLER WHALES SAILBOAT
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Hi, Looks like you have the servo in there as I can see the arm. Did you get the controler with the boat. This is the bit you use to 'drive' the boat? One end of the servo needs to connect to the top of the rudder quadrant and as the servo move clockwies or anti-clockwise it will turn the rudder accordingly. If you google on Youtube,fitting a rudder and RC servo to a model yacht I am sure something will come up. If I was at home I would photo the set up in my yacht which is an Electron RC yachts. I am in Fiji on holiday until 8th December but if you google above you will see the sort of RC yacht it is. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ MYFORD ML10
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    May I suggest you try and make contact with a Model Engineers Club in Canada and ask about a small lathe, ie Myford that might be forsale by one of their members. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ MYFORD ML10
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Hi Jock, I understand about your space problem but honestly I would be keeping clear of Chinese stuff, its the old story, you get what you pay for and I would certainly reccommend if you can fit in you should seriously consider one. With being a machinst its always nice to be able to machine that slightly larger component when it comes up. Myfords quality is top class and you can still source all the parts for them going way back. The smaller version, which started this conversation, maybe a good choice. Have a look on Myford's website and check out what is available then you could search for a second hand one. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ MYFORD ML10
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    When I get back home to NZ I will post some photos etc of my lathe. They are easy to use and ideal for model work and they are built to last. Good English engineering. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Caldercraft LT72 trawler
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    That looks really cool.Well done with the swap.

    ๐Ÿ“ MYFORD ML10
    18 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I am time served fitter and turner and finished my apprenticeship in 1967, some years ago. I have always enjoyed turning and now own a Myford Super 7 which was made in 1952 so quite old but still cuts true and parts off without any issues as long as you work within the boundaries of the lathe. When I get home to NZ,currently on holiday in Fiji, I will post some of the things I have made on my lathe. I think its a good idea for members, if they have a machine, to post what they do so others may follow. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Karoline, A breeze at last, a proper sail.
    18 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Hi again, On my Electron the designer set up one servo with an equal length arm about 100 mm from centre to ends and put a small wheel from which a line goes to the boom (main) with the other end of arm having the same, which operate the headsail. With these individual wheels one can reduce or increase the length of the halyard, so to speak and this is where the one servo operates both sails. He was very clever with his design. His name was Des Townsend and he designed very classic full size cruising yachts and smaller yachts with many of then in the Auckland harbour and probably other places around New Zealand. If I was home (I am currently spending 3 weeks in Fiji) I would take a photo of the set up and post it. Let me know if you are interested, or anybody else for that matter, and add to a clip when I get back early December. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Karoline, A breeze at last, a proper sail.
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I have noted a comment on the youtube clip. Cheers Ian๐Ÿ‘

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    ๐Ÿ“ Sealing Joints
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I used epoxy from west system to build by Venice water taxi as it is so verstile. I used the resin mixed with mahogany sanding dust to make the glue to join the planks (the boat is made from mahogany so it matches) You can buy micro balloons to add to made a filler or glue. The epoxy is the best waterproofing you will buy. If the wood has other coatings on it they will need to be removed before using epoxy. Hope this helps. Cheers Ian ๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Minature action camera
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Yes Lew. As I said I will retry soon. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Fun at the lake
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    So hard to believe all that damage and the huge cost to get back to normal. Keeps safe. Ian

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Model Fire boat Floriรกn 1:7
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Thats a big model, well done and a lot of work. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Minature action camera
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Looks like my film clip didn't post. I will try again soon. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project, success !
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    It runs really well now, you must be pleased with it. I never noticed before how the chines run up to nearly under the bow. Is that that design of the full size boat? Anyway, it still looks the part and what a great spot you have to sail in. Cheers Ian ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Models being built
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Your model looks great. I Managed to post a shorter version of the Gopro film clip of my model yacht sailing but so far haven't had any comments so I wonder if it made it onto the site?
    Cheers and keep up the good work.

    Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Minature action camera
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I have just tried posting a shortened version but it came up with a notice saying invalid file? None the wiser now. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Minature action camera
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Hi, The file is a MP4 and its 2,214,343 kb in size so quite large. Hope you can assist. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Minature action camera
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Hi, I have a good clip I took on my RC yacht. Its an Electron and if you google it you will see the type. The file is quite large as its about 9 minutes long and I have tried to upload but it just drops it out. Can anybody tell me the max size for clips? Otherwise I will need to edit down a bit. Chees Ian

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    ๐Ÿ“ Minature action camera
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I used a Gopro on my RC yacht and it worked well. Not sure if there would be any feed back on a motorised vessel. I need to edit the footage before I can load onto our site but will look at as soon as I can get to it. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Fun at the lake
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Good luck to all who are in the path of Milton. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ St. Albans model show 2024
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Awesome show and so much to see. Love the little canoe. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ“ Non-model nautical photos etc
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    You may be able to google it as I sure there will be posters like that forsale. As my mate says its all on the net. Cheers Ian

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project, another motor change.
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I love the engine start up, well done. Good luck. Ian

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project, first sea trials.
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I see what you mean about the noise, what a shame so I hope you can remedy it with another motor? Don't they all look nice in the water, I am including all the other members photos of their boats in action. Looks like a nice spot you have as well. Cheers Ian ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Perkasa
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    looks pretty good to me. Cheers Ian ๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Fun at the lake
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Well done. Love the trolley. Cheers Ian ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Known to everyone as Garth ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IanL1 ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    They look so good. Is the place a swimming pool or is it dedicated to us model boaters? Cheers Ian ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘



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