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    πŸ’¬ Re: Swedish 16 M
    6 hours ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Looks to be moving pretty well Rowen, - took me more than a few tries to get the reverse buckets sorted, but worth it when I did. Try making a mould of a suitably sized and scalloped bucket with air dry modelling clay, by using a wooden male plug to make an impression. Use release wax in the mould and use 6oz glass cloth with polyester resin to make a shell.

    You can add strength or reinforced fitting points later. A lot easier than using plumbing fittings, and a lot lighter, and you can make as many as you like my just making multiple impressions (I've used a few moulds more than once.)

    My last and most successful bucket was 3mm ply with a resin scalloped interior flow director.
    Keep at it !

    JB

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    πŸ“ Are Motorized RC Scale Model Boats Hazardous?
    3 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Rod, just used GE pics/street view. Have my own somewhere but couldn't find them. Usually kayaks and paddle boarders on nice days in the estuary when the tide's in (covers all the sand you see) Estuary leads out to our main beach,- surf club sometimes row their surf boats up the estuary for training.
    The 2 pics taken off my videos (from the boat ramp in the previous pics), are the jetty which is smothered with kids jumping in summer, main road behind, and estuary almost full tide. I live along the hill about 300m on the top right in pic 1, so quite lucky to have a boat ramp with sea access so close. The jetty has just been totally re-piled and rebuilt this year (pic's from last year).

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    πŸ’¬ Re: 20 Cabin front
    3 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Mike, how are you getting on with this,-still working on it?

    πŸ“ Are Motorized RC Scale Model Boats Hazardous?
    3 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Guess I'm lucky here, hardly anyone builds model boats any more, so I have free range in lots of locations,-ie large estuary 300m down the road Pics 1+2,- large pond 11 km away on the peninsula pics 3+4, or nice pond in a reserve about 20 mins away down the motorway on the way to the city Pics 5+6 The peninsula pond is used by the rc yacht club, but as long as they aren't racing the pond is free to use, (there are no rules, but I just keep out of their way so as not to upset them, as they take racing far too seriously,- worse than full size)

    A previous power/sail/scale/ tethered hydro club I was in years ago (70s),(ponds PIC 7+8) -about 50mins drive away, was destroyed by rc yachters who were always complaining, when the day the were allotted wasn't to their liking, and demanding to have the powerboat day if it was nicer. Everyone got fed up and the club split up. It was a pity as the club had about 50 members and an active powerboat racing section. Now turned into a mostly sailing club (what happens when you complain long enough.

    Another factor was, a woman who bought a newly built house in a tiny subdivision at the end of the pond, (see how far away they are,-pic7) constantly complained to the council about the noise (maybe 1 day a month when races were on) - club had been there for many years previous to that with no complaints from the houses all round the ponds (ex sewage settling ponds then stormwater collection) The council put noise restrictions on, just because of 1 constant moaner (probably to get rid of her)
    Also, the original 70s badge (Northern Maritime Modellers society and the new one- Northern Maritime Model society,- model not modellers and no power boats any more.

    Same thing happened to our Western Springs international speedway track, which was pretty much destroyed by 'trendy' new residents moving into old established areas round it and immediately complaining. The track had been running since 1939 with no problems, with many international drivers and riders competing. Big concerts there as well,- Guns n Roses, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, ELO, Pink Floyd, Rolling stones etc, also the WWE wrestle mania show, etc. Now just a shadow of what it was due to restrictions caused by 3 or 4 moaners.

    This guy, Fred Martin, just lived round the corner from me when I was young, (his daughter was one of our group in the 60s/70s ). He was one of the originators of Marblehead yacht racing in NZ, and designed and built many boats for people.




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    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW TRAILER FINISHED + 'TRAILER PARK'
    6 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Tried taking a few more pics today, but the auto focus is playing up in one lens, and clouds blocking sun, so not brilliant. Thought I'd chuck the Hartley cabin boat and trailer (trailer no 1) in for comparison. Hope to get some decent 'beach/ramp pics later. Winter now, so not a lot of all day sun for taking pics.

    JB

    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    6 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Trailer's almost finished so I thought I'd do some decals to break it up a bit. I used MS Paint to draw them, and used white decal paper to print them, then finished with Helmar 'crystal kote' acrylic. Also did the truck number plates (drying in the oven now) and some decals and boots for 'Babs' the skiers' spare skis.

    About to start a new project.

    JB

    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    9 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Made up the trailer socket yesterday, needs painting to make it look less obvious. Plug has an o-ring to hopefully make it splash-proof. Tossing up whether to incorporate the trailer lighting into the truck lights, but that needs more wiring, and I think there's enough already. It's only for display purposes, so not critical. Maybe later if I'm bored.
    Short vid of the truck and trailer lights working



    πŸ’¬ Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    10 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Thanks, but don't tempt me Colin πŸ˜‚
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    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    10 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Had a play with the lights last night. - wired up the trailer plug and hooked the trailer to the truck with the lights on in both. Looks quite reasonable.

    JB

    πŸ“ ANOTHER HOBBY SHOP CLOSES, NZ
    10 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    The biggest problem is that most of the big European model producing companies in the world (Germany, US, UK etc) have either closed, amalgamated or sold to Chinese companies, or are having their kitsets made in China which is a no win situation. Chinese companies also sell their own kits cheaper which is why the European companies have gone. Most of the things you can buy in your LHS are made in China now anyway,- either from China or by China for other companies. The same stuff you can buy from many local shops, you can buy on Ali Express cheaper (just a longer wait) as the local shops hike all the prices up, (here sometimes by 400%+)
    I bought a small electronic unit a while back on Ali Express for around $1.80, - later I saw the identical item on our main NZ selling site (TradeMe) for $25 ! - why would you buy it here?- happens with everything here.

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    πŸ“ ANOTHER HOBBY SHOP CLOSES, NZ
    10 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    A branch of NZs largest hobby shop has now closed in the capitol,- there is only one left in Auckland now with a reasonable range of models. Very few left in the country these days, unless it's plastic models, trains or RC cars. You can't even find a model club apart from a few plane/UAV/heli clubs now,- most meetings seem to be arranged/announced on social media due to the costs involved running a club, ie permanent venue, council requirements, H+S etc etc.

    Same goes for full sized car clubs, which just seem to be random meetings (no advertising on radio or TV.) We had a big Japanese car meet locally, a while back, only discovered it by accident. Probably over 100 cars turned up from all over but never heard a word about it. Hot-rod clubs are the only ones which might have yearly advertised shows (like our local one at the beach) All on social media these days, if you know where to find it that is.😐

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    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    10 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Tail lights fitted and wired up, just have to wait till I can get to the electronics store to find a small plug and socket to connect to the truck. Re last pic,- both lights are the same, just the angle makes one side look brighter.

    JB

    πŸ’¬ Re: New Paddle
    10 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    All looks fantastic Graham, very realisticπŸ‘πŸ‘ New paddle looks great. Katie's getting the hang of it now😁

    JB

    πŸ’¬ Re: Riva Aquarama Maiden Voyage
    11 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Re Lamborghini, a little known fact, was that Bob Wallace from NZ was their development engineer in the early days (I didn't know myself till a few years ago, after I watched a video on Lamborghini history (they started making tractors) and picked up on the Kiwi accent.



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    https://www.lambocars.com/jarama-bob/
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    πŸ’¬ Re: Buxton Model Boat Club
    11 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Excellent stuff Phil, I definitely have a severe case of pond envy now πŸ˜‚

    JB

    πŸ“ Good Reoccurring Videos list
    11 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Excellent video quality for an overcast day πŸ‘

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    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    11 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Finally got onto the tail lights,- made some 12x12 ally brackets with 7mm holes to take the bezels which hold the LEDs. The LEDs and bezels and were from one of the GT Power car sound and light systems which I used in my HSL. I had no use for them in the boat (too many wires) so thought they would be just the ticket for the trailer. The 2 sets of twin 5mm LEDs just push in and clip to the bezels. The wires will be lengthened and possibly run to a battery/tool box in the front of the trailer.

    I was thinking I might have a plug on the back of the Jeep or truck, with the battery inside, so I can just plug the trailer lights in as per normal (probably a better way). Still more bits to add yet.

    JB

    πŸ“ Good Reoccurring Videos list
    13 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Lew, if you are interested, my You Tube channel has many videos of my boats, planes, vehicles, tests, experiments etc, plus other videos of local and city trips (Auckland). Some are not great due to the cameras used initially, but there might be something you find interesting. Later videos are a bit better with new cameras.

    JRBAeroNZ Just keep scrolling down as others are mixed in for some unknown reason

    JB

    πŸ’¬ Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    19 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi guys, I've seen another bus somewhere on YT a while back (US I think) and did think about another amphibian, but the are a bit expensive to make (3 motors, 3 ESCs, 4 batteries diffs, front axles, wheels etc. All the prices have gone up now, so they would not be as cheap to build. Maybe a yacht or something next time, but I've about run out of room.
    Just found some more, -Dubai, Holland, Budapest, Paris etc. Seem to be quite a thing. Motorhome is pretty cool.



    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OBiLfKE7N48
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oJrW84psrvw
    πŸ’¬ Re: HMS Belfast Update Number 6 Making Smoke
    20 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Just catching up Bill,- mods are looking great so far.πŸ‘ How long will the smoke run before it needs topping up?

    JB

    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    20 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Perhaps Putin could use something like this to transport items up and down his huge table 😁

    JB

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    πŸ“ TEAM NZ GETTING READY FOR BARCELONA AT 50 KNOTS
    20 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Team NZ AC40 with some new colours and a bit of speed on the Waitemata Harbour Auckland, plus other teams news.

    JB



    πŸ’¬ Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    23 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Peter, SNAPπŸ˜‚

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    πŸ“ AMPHITRUCK at the beach.
    23 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Took the truck out for a run yesterday, but the water was a bit rough/surging to swim it,- didn't want to risk salt water getting in. Had a loose connection so the main ESC (has 3) acted bit jittery at times unfortunately, (hasn't run for about a year) vid 1

    Seeing the videos on the media section seem to have disappeared, here's a link to it swimming previously. Vid 2




    πŸ’¬ Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    23 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Ronald, guess I'll have to now you've spotted it😁

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    πŸ’¬ Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    24 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Ronald, safety chains are required here, and must have approved chain size and shackles for attaching to the towbar. Couplings must be of approved type as well.

    JB

    πŸ’¬ Re: Scratch Built 31" 'Blue Moppie'
    24 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Looks brilliant Ed, love the jump shot, just like the real thingπŸ‘πŸ‘ Runs perfectly !

    JB

    πŸ’¬ Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    24 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Dave, come on down if you ever get the chance, we've got a bit of everything here, from glaciers and fjords, to native bush, mountains, lakes, deserts, prehistoric insects, giant flightless parrots, Kiwi, nice beaches etc, and the beer's ok as well. I've never known anyone who's drunk Bud light here either, 😁 anyone who did would be considered a bit limp wristedπŸ˜‚.

    JB

    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    24 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Made up the tow hitch (basic pin style) and the jockey wheel /jack . The jack works similar to a proper boat one, with a threaded shaft on the jockey wheel bracket, which screws into an internally threaded tube, (made an insert to take a 3mm thread), which in turn goes into the outer tube which bolts to the trailer frame.

    The threaded tube has a stop ring on the bottom end to stop it going into the outer tube and the handle at the top. The central threaded tube is turned to raise or lower the wheel. A bit of paint and a swivel grip on the handle and that part will be done. Lights maybe (dummy or LEDs) will be next.

    JB

    πŸ“ VINTAGE RUNABOUT,- NEW ACCESSORY
    25 days ago by πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Added some guide post rollers to the trailer. Made with brass tube over brass rod and covered with 3 layers of heat shrink tubing. Rollers turn on the rods which are threaded on the bottom ends and bolt to the frame. In the process of making the dolly wheel jack.

    JB



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