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    πŸ“ Robbe Atlantis
    15 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Cheers lads, l knew you wouldnt let me down. I was toying with the sail arm idea and if you dont mind Singing pug l will copy and use your idea.
    once again to every body who replied your a great bunch of friendly and informative chaps, thank you Jim.

    PS she is rather a large lady, not sure how long my old bones will cope with launching and retrieving her. I will enjoy her while l can.

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    πŸ“ Robbe Atlantis
    16 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps need a little help has anybody the the instructions for sail control lines inside the hull.
    picked up an Atlantis recently but all of the internal controls, sail winch and rudder servo have been removed. I do own a smaller Robbe twin masted boat and compared the layout. The Atlantis seems to have a couple of pulleys missing. Any help will be appreciated. stay safe, Jim.

    πŸ“ motor brackets
    27 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps just been into my local LIDL,s they are selling fence panel angle brackets all different sizes a nice thick gauge and ideal for the mounting of electric motors.
    good luck stay safe Jim.

    πŸ“ Thoughts on Spektrum RC units
    1 month ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi all l do agree that the older spectrum radios were of a better quality. I decided that when my DX 8 gave up the ghost l would look around the transmitter market. I spent quite a bit of time comparing transmitters from the really expensive Futabas to the basic Flysky. I took into consideration the new protocols being developed, Open source. In my opinion at that time for build quality and price the Fr sky taranis was the best it did take a little time to get used to the open source protocol.
    I have now moved on again and now using the Radiomaster tx16 great piece of kit as l am able to bind all of my different branded 2.4 receivers to the one transmitter.
    But if you want simplicity at a low price then the Flysky transmitters are the best.

    πŸ“ What Radio do you use?
    1 month ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Chugalone lots of great advice from the chaps. I have only two transmitters now a FR SKY and a Radiomaster 16 these are all l need both do an excellent job. but do take a little time using the operating protocol.
    Most of the Chaps on our club waters like the Flysky 6 channel.
    they are simple to operate and cover all their needs.
    Good luck stay safe, Jim.

    πŸ’¬ Re: RC Boat trailer/stand
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Dave RR l will be very interested if you can do a build blog l would like to build a trailer for my Riva. l did look into building or buying one several years ago. The only ones available seem to be very expensive and only to be imported from the US.
    l did look around on the net for some plans no luck at that time.
    Good luck with the build. Jim.

    πŸ“ Bench organiser.
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps not sure weather the price,s are expensive, l buy the storage boxes from IKEA. pre assembled and several different sizes, made of plywood, put together rather well.
    l have had some for 20 odd years, Knocked about a bit but still in great condition. stay safe Jim.

    πŸ“ Losing interest.
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi nick l lost my 36 year old son in 2018. A complete shock to all who new and loved him. Like you l completely lost my way cheap whisky and beer was pushing its way into my weak,nd reality to what had happend. l was a self employed engineer so l had to work to survive to keep the rest of my familys heads above water. There were times when l just dont want to to think about it.
    lt sounds very selfish but l really got into building refurbishing and the pain started to lessen, Did not go away but l was able to function a lot better. modelling helped me cope l hope you find something that helps you Stay safe Jim

    πŸ“ In for a Dip
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps motor car safety belts long strong and wide. also very cheap from car scrap yards.

    πŸ“ The Pleasure of Building Models
    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Im with you Firefighter the enjoyment and satisfaction l feel while building almost anything, be it a boat aircraft or even a brick wall, using your brain to get round large or small problems keeps your juices flowing.
    Then if somebody else comes along and complements you for doing a fine piece of work and you can share your skills with others l find that quite humbling.
    stay safe out there chaps, Jim

    πŸ“ battery testers.
    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    hi chaps thank you for oppinions and help on battery testers l decided to buy the GT POWER battery and watt tester.
    Took a little searching to find some one who had one in stock.
    Robotbirds in England had some and they were around the same advertised price as other outlets.
    Cheers chaps the start of another small adventure. Jim.

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    πŸ“ battery testers.
    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    hi chaps, thanks to JB and Dave for your replys to my question.
    I do own two very good battery chargers and probaly rely a little too much on them for the safety aspect to make sure they are charging batteries correctly. l will look into your recomendations.
    cheers chaps stay safe Jim.

    πŸ“ battery testers.
    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps hope we are all well. Im looking to get a good quality battery tester the type that will test several different types of battery. I have several of the cheapie one,s from hobbyking and some off the net every one gives a different reading.
    so l throw it out there who do you recon makes the best one.
    stay safe, Jim.

    πŸ“ Wanted: accesories
    3 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi julio im sure if you go onto the Amati site you can buy sets of the air intakes and cleats. you may also be able to buy a complete set of the small metal parts for your friends Riva.
    Good luck. Jim

    πŸ“ Building Yachts - Servo or Winch For The Sails
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Firefighter, my Bella has a servo it controls the sails very well and is more than adequate power wise.
    I have the same setup in couple of my yachts.
    stay safe, Jim.

    πŸ“ advice on which flysky transmitter to use
    4 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Stephen T, many years back had the same problem lots of Tx,s and Rx,s pitching up at the lake with a different Tx for every model. Got a little fed up with carting more than one or two Txs about so l bought myself a Radiomaster tx16 with this little gem l was able to bind all of my Rx,s.
    they are a little more involved setting up than a flysky but if your used to a programmable Tx l would definatly consider the Radiomaster
    stay safe Jim.

    πŸ“ Re-maiden Voyage. (Successful)
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps, had a 80 amp esc in my norstar wave princess took her out to the middle of our pond, one of the club members said, l think you have smoke coming from your boat, two seconds later the cover to the engine bay blew high into the air this was followed by smoke and flames coming from the the esc. Much panic onshore while trying to get the rescue dingy out to my boat. Very lucky the heat desoldered the battery connection to the esc and stopped the flow of current,
    The esc was completely wrecked and and princess was a little scorched but nothing to serious, it looked much worse than it turned out. Gave onlookers and fellow club mates a fine story to relate over a cup of tea.
    Stay safe chaps, Jim.

    πŸ“ Epoxy glue....how to remove it?
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Haggis, l proposed this Question last year l used colins method. My propshaft was damaged so any more damage did not matter. I cut as much off the shaft as possible inside of the boat. Then placed the tip of a soldering iron into the shaft.
    I also warmed the out side shaft with a small blowtorch you do have to be very carefull !!!! the glue / epoxy gets soft grip the shaft with a set of grips / pliers and twist gently.
    Worked like a dream, good luck stay safe Jim.

    πŸ“ Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Firefighter Im with Roger A1 on this subject have look around on E bay or suchlike and pick up a second hand yacht. The dragon force or the Victoria are great boats to learn on.
    Then if you find that sailing has gotten under your skin building your dream craft will be all the more satisfying.
    Stay safe chaps, Jim.

    πŸ“ Praise for a company
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps, yes l have to agree with all of the comments on quality and the way they deal with orders very prompt service.
    I have used perma grit tools for at least 25 years and they are still as good as the day l bought them.
    When they get clogged up with paint or what ever you have been rubbing down a coating of good quality paint stripper leave it on for an hour or so a rub with a wire brush and hey presto good as new. πŸ‘πŸ‘

    πŸ“ 1/10 scale figures
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps, been looking around on line for figures to fit into my boats, My Riva and my Chris craft both are 1/10 scale.
    Their is a sad lack of figures available can anybody point me towards an outlet who supplies them.
    Stay safe chaps.🀞 Jim

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    πŸ“ Power source for a 42" Fairey Huntsman
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    My huntsman has two 850 motors. planes well and still controls well.

    πŸ“ Guestbook
    5 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi chaps, how has this website helped me. A little while back the question was posed, are their any stupid questions or problems asked.
    Too a man l recall that everybody who replied to the question agreed no there is not. Everybody has to start somewhere non of us are born with a full set of wings ( sails) and are able to fly straight away, this community of very skilled and patient people enable the less exsperianced to produce a model that they can be proud of. And that is how this club of great people have helped me.πŸ‘

    πŸ“ lippo wind up
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Nick d charging your batteries in a fireproof container will restrict the contents of the battery spreading to other combustible materials if it catches fire have a look at the photos on my previous message. My friend and l consider ourselves very lucky we both discovered the blazing batteries before it turned into something more serious.
    He now always charges any battery without it safely placed into a fire resistant container.
    Good luck and stay safe. Jim.

    πŸ“ lippo wind up
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Evening chaps been useing Lipo,s for a few and have only been bitten once. Had 4 4sll 5000 map on charge at the same time had them all ballenced connected and in a very stout metal container, Ammo box. been doing it the same way for years so l waked away from them and let the charger do its job. Do yourselves a favour if your charging any battery keep an eye at all times on them or something like this will happen.
    I was very lucky l was standing by my garage door chatting to a neighbour when these lipo,s went up. The first three pictures are of whats left of the batteries and surounding damage even tho they were in a metal box
    the last two pictures are of damage caused to my club colleges garage when you dont put them in a container when charging and completetly forget obout them.
    The absolute rule is when charging any battery do not leave them unattended.
    Good luck and stay safe Jim.

    πŸ’¬ Re: up date on a cold freezing shed and a now non wormy fire tender
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Isnt it strange how you start what you think is a small rebuild and paint job then you open up that can of worms (woodworm) in this case, you review the task in front of you and say to yourself, yep no problem mmmm famous last words.
    still when its completed Westward you will have immense satisfaction and a good story for your fellow clubmates.
    I would never would had thought that a model boat could develop woodworm.
    l will keep an eye on my wooden boats l have stored in my shed.

    πŸ“ Transmitter and Receiver
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Nick D,
    over the last 40 or so years l have had and used most of the available brands of transmitters and receivers.
    futaba and sanwa were the best at that time then 2.4 came onto the market and so opened up the choices of radio control.
    I personally started to use the FR sky equipment and found it to be very reliable when using it for distance ie, aircraft.
    A couple of years back a manufacturer produced a transmitter called Radiomaster l bought one of these it had the capability of binding with almost any 2.4 receiver this was a godsend saved taking several tx,s out to control different craft.
    I have used this TX for the last couple of years on both aircraft and boats and found it to be very reliable.
    They are a little more expensive than the flysky TX but because you can bind it to almost any other 2.4 you can have a choice of receiver's. And if you are like me with a collection of Futaba Spectrum, Frsky and the odd thing that came with its own transmitter l now only take one transmitter out.
    good luck and stay safe. Jim

    πŸ“ Guestbook
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    I was introduced to model boating and sailing yachts around a decade ago The calming influence of watching your model glide through water should be on prescription from your doctor.
    I cannot recall any questions or problems that fellow members have posed, have been dismissed as stupid or unworthy of an answer, terrific membership great community.
    Jim.

    πŸ“ How to do it in the good old days
    8 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Roy, I would loved to have shared a few of these names and memories of them to the the relevant uncles but they all have passed way now I do miss my wifes uncle sam he was teaching me how to navigate and drink rum. you will never guess what l found the easier. l wish that some of those old boys were still about if just half of the tales they told were true what great adventures some of them had. Stay safe Jim

    πŸ“ How to do it in the good old days
    8 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jimdogge ( Warrant Officer)
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    Hi Roy, l have no more info than that, unfortunately there isn't anybody left to ask now.



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