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📝 Transmitter and Receiver
20 hours ago by Len (
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If my boat and/or truck parts were all over the house you would find myy body parts all over the house😂
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📝 lippo wind up
20 hours ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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If you charge in a metal case or ammo can make sure to remove the seals in the cover and make sure it is vented. I know some one who did not and the build up of heat/gasses caused the container to blow up and threw shrapnel all over, lucky no one was hurt
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📝 lippo wind up
2 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Not a big fan of LIPO's. Unless you have a space problem or the need for very light weight I would shy away form them unless you want to run the risk of loosing your boat or worst yet burn the house down. I like the extra weight for ballast purposes of using MNH or even the larger gel cells/sealed lead acid batteries. Also these alternative batteries can provide 12V if you need it.
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📝 Transmitter and Receiver
2 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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I agree with using the term function in place of channel but I do not see this happening. Old habits are hard to break
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📝 Transmitter and Receiver
6 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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The note holder is a great idea especially for use with limited memory as to what switches control what functions.
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📝 Transmitter and Receiver
7 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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The best bang for the buck is Flysky FS-ST8 with the TS-SR8 receiver. The transmitter is 10 channel with S-bus capability. The receiver is 8 channel but it is also S-bus capable. Easy to program and use. Best part is the price
of around $90.00 for the standard version and a little more for the upgraded version which gives you the ability to have both sticks self centering. Do not let the Flysky name fool you it is not just for aircraft, I use it on my 42 inch tug and my fleet of Tamiya 1/14 scale trucks. Bought mine from Hobbyconcepts.net and he has the upgraded version that has the sticks already modified to be self centering.
Hope this helps and just IMHO
Len
of around $90.00 for the standard version and a little more for the upgraded version which gives you the ability to have both sticks self centering. Do not let the Flysky name fool you it is not just for aircraft, I use it on my 42 inch tug and my fleet of Tamiya 1/14 scale trucks. Bought mine from Hobbyconcepts.net and he has the upgraded version that has the sticks already modified to be self centering.
Hope this helps and just IMHO
Len
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📝 Testors "Dullcote" - any alternatives tried?
8 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Lew. I "decant" the paint out of the rattle cans and then use the decanted paint in my air brush. There are many videos on U-tube on how to decant the paint. i use the straw method and it works very well. I use all sorts of paint in my air brush such as lacquer and enamel and never have any problems. I usually use the small paint cup and refill it as needed for small jobs as it is easier to clean out then the larger bottles.
Len
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📝 Propellors
12 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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By the direction of the motor
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📝 Glue / solvent
12 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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thanks for the heads up on canopy glue. It is a new product to me and I just ordered some Pacer Canopy Glue Flexible 2oz. Zap from Amazon
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📝 Model Boats & Thanksgiving
14 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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May I also add my thanks to all.
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📝 inside of boat finish
17 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Pacemakers are in constant contact with fluids. These fluids are not just water but full of all sorts of things that the body produces and are probably what was eating away at the the epoxy
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💬 Re: (Fire Boat) aerkits crash tender fire boat
17 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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I know how you feel as I also have arthritis issue in my wrists and especially in my 2 pointer fingers that I can no long bend to touch my palms. Its a bummer but part of the life cycle. Don't let it stop you from doing as much as you can
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💬 Re: 1954 35' Chris Craft Cruiser.... 1/10 scale
25 days ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Fantastic workmanship. Its an inspiration for me.
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💬 Re: October update
1 month ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Anyone have an answer as were to get figures and at affordable prices?
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💬 Re: Electrical installation Part 1.
1 month ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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nicely done. I have learned a lot from you and I have used many of your idea's in my own build. Will post pictures one of these days.
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📝 Moving on
1 month ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Sorry to hear. Best of luck
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📝 Hobby Shops (stores) Waining
1 month ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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The demise of hands-on crafts is a story all over. It is happening with trains, boats, model cars, real cars, trucks, etc. Every one wants instant gratification and do want to put in the time to learn or god forbid get their hands dirty. Sad but that is the trend now a-days with a few exceptions.
I'll keep building my 1/24 scale tug, my 1/14 scale trucks and even my 1/1 full scale 1940 Street Rod.
Len
I'll keep building my 1/24 scale tug, my 1/14 scale trucks and even my 1/1 full scale 1940 Street Rod.
Len
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💬 Re: DISASTER has struck!!
1 month ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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for what its worth it seams that the varnish has not adhered well to the substrate and/or has not entirely cured. I would be concerned with the varnish lifting on its own over a period of time
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📝 RC relay switch
1 month ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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I think you have a typo. The NO to Com are open when there is no input and the NC to Com are open when there is an input
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📝 Land Sailing
1 month ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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started to have a similar problem at our local pond here in the States, specifically on Long Island, New York
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📝 Mtronics Viper Marine 20 esc for brushed motors
2 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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as you stated, just because it is listed and ships from Amazon it does not mean it is not a knock off. The quality may or not be good but if it is inferior you can send it back to them
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📝 New Yacht acquisition
2 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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very nice. You do not see many like this
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📝 Batten down the hatches, Hurricane Ian is on the way!
2 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Lots of luck and I hope all goes well with you and your loved ones
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💬 Re: Hatches
2 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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I use neo magnets on a lot of my projects and they are graet for a strong yet separable joint. Just be careful as you found out as they have to be mated as pairs to attract. Also be careful as they are very brittle and if allowed to snap together with a lot of force they can crack.
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📝 Filler to use on Styrene (large/thick areas)
3 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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anyone ever try to use CA glue with backing soda as a filler
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💬 Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
3 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks. This helps.
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💬 Re: Rusty - The Shrimp Boat
3 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Looks like a great boat. Especially like the reinforcements to the propeller shaft tube.
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📝 Which One
3 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks for the advice on the use of diodes
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📝 Witte Zea plans.
3 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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Sorry to hear of the bad end to a good day., On the bright side no one was injured. Good luck on the repair.
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📝 Lock Nuts on Props
3 months ago by Len ( Master Seaman)
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If you use a thread locking compound, I would use Locktite low strength pink, or Vibra-tite thread locker.
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