IanL1
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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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4 blogsVenice water Taxi just about complete.
Its been a while since I have updated you all on my Venice water taxi build. Over the last few months I have been working on the canopy a…
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Model engineers lathe
Good day to you all. You may recall a number of comments being made and asked about model engineering lathes, I think it was late last ye…
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The build of one of Glen L's boats - a model of Thunderbolt
As promised, attached are a series of photos showing the build of Thunderbolt. Its about a 1/10 scale size taken off the original plans u…
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1/10 scale model of Venice water taxi
Hi all, I am new to this and not sure if I am doing it correctly but I am sure someone will speak up and advise me otherwise. After seein…
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Re: 3D Printer options for small parts@ColRay Hi, I am not a computer electronics guru, just a simple engineer so I am not sure what you mean? I know it connects with my desk top computer, that I do the drawing on to create the programme. Maybe so…♥ 5 likesRe: 3D Printer options for small parts@Fishercat Hi. I to bought a 3D printer to make parts for my Venice water taxi and bought a Bambu A1 and Iits absolutely perfect. I have have used it quite a bit since completion of the water taxi and it perfo…♥ 5 likesRe: build blogLove the cat on the bench in the wheelhouse. Well done. Ian♥ 1 likeRe: Billings SamsonLooks great, well done. Cheers IanRe: build blogIt will be great to follow your work. Cheers Ian♥ 2 likesRe: build blog@Northernflotsam Hi, Yes I started with Fusion 360 so maybe I will have another look at it. Its just a matter of keeping at it so one does'nt forget the icons etc. Cheers and thanksRe: build blogGood job. I like the engine mounts and good to see you taking a lot of misalignment out of the universal by using a close angle block. I have a question - what program are you using to do the CAD prior to prin…Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECULWell done as I often search the web for bits and pieces. However how do I access your list as I don't see any attachments etc to do this, or am I missing something? Cheers and once again, well done. Ian♥ 11 likesRe: Free Lance Fishing Boat --Hi, A nice build, well done. A suggestion, as an engineer I would suggest try and reduce the angle on your universal coupling to help reduce any vibration etc. Maybe make a wedge to go under the motor to do th…♥ 3 likes111 viewsVIPER Navy supply shipWell done. Now we are looking to add "flying machines" to our models. That will be a new challenge. Looking forward to checking out videos when you complete.♥ 14 likes260 views