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📝 President Huntsman kit
3 days ago by Madwelshman (
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Hi Kevin,
I didn't think there was a full plan as such, not one that showed all templates etc, just a 2 view, plus a build guide.
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I didn't think there was a full plan as such, not one that showed all templates etc, just a 2 view, plus a build guide.
Will
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📝 Huntsman 31 Plans
3 days ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Kevin,
Do you mean for the Precedent kit?
If so, I don't think there was a full plan as such, not one that showed all templates etc, just a 2 view, plus a build guide.
Will
Do you mean for the Precedent kit?
If so, I don't think there was a full plan as such, not one that showed all templates etc, just a 2 view, plus a build guide.
Will
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💬 Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT LAUNCH DAY
6 days ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Fair play JB, what a great looking boat you have built. It looks absolutely cracking on the water(and off too).
Like has been said, hope to see a video sometime of it on the water/under way.
Will
Like has been said, hope to see a video sometime of it on the water/under way.
Will
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💬 Re: My first boat.
23 days ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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What a lovely looking boat Colin, such classic and classy lines.
I love that you have such great memories attached to it as well.
Bet she looks absolutely spot on on the water ⛵
Will
I love that you have such great memories attached to it as well.
Bet she looks absolutely spot on on the water ⛵
Will
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💬 Re: RIVER POLICE LAUNCH circa 1950
29 days ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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What an absolutely stunning model that is.
Love all of the attention to detail etc that has gone into this 😍
A police launch is one model that I one day hope to add to my marina. I just think they're a lovely looking boat.
Will
Love all of the attention to detail etc that has gone into this 😍
A police launch is one model that I one day hope to add to my marina. I just think they're a lovely looking boat.
Will
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💬 Re: Small update….
3 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Fair play, that looks spot on, what with that wood combination you have used and knowing what you are doing.
It's going to be a cracker 😎👍
It's going to be a cracker 😎👍
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💬 Re: Made some changes
3 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Nerys,
Funny you should mention the Soling, my Father has one currently. He bought it about 10 years ago as a project and did her up.
She's a bit different, because this one has been converted from an open boat, to have a cabin roof added (was like that when my Dad bought it). She sails really well and I think my Dad likes it because it reminds him of his old Swallow.
Great to hear that you used to sail on a Dragon and that you rescued one too. There were more Swallows herein Pembrokeshire than there were Dragons.
Will
Funny you should mention the Soling, my Father has one currently. He bought it about 10 years ago as a project and did her up.
She's a bit different, because this one has been converted from an open boat, to have a cabin roof added (was like that when my Dad bought it). She sails really well and I think my Dad likes it because it reminds him of his old Swallow.
Great to hear that you used to sail on a Dragon and that you rescued one too. There were more Swallows herein Pembrokeshire than there were Dragons.
Will
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💬 Re: Billings - Dragen
3 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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I have only just seen this build blog.
My Uncle had an International Dragon and my Father a National Swallow, both of which have fairly similar hull lines, so this build appeals greatly to me.
Will
My Uncle had an International Dragon and my Father a National Swallow, both of which have fairly similar hull lines, so this build appeals greatly to me.
Will
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💬 Re: Hull shaping, cloth and resin, oh and a stand….
3 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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You're making good headway and in my opinion, it's great to see another Fairey being built.
A Huntsman, or any Fairey motor cruiser model with a planked deck just looks right.
The laser etching does a job and for someone inexperienced like myself, is welcomed.
I will be having a 1st attempt at planking the deck of one of my Faireys at some point.
Will
A Huntsman, or any Fairey motor cruiser model with a planked deck just looks right.
The laser etching does a job and for someone inexperienced like myself, is welcomed.
I will be having a 1st attempt at planking the deck of one of my Faireys at some point.
Will
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📝 Levi Corsair 28 powerboat
5 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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If it helps, I can take the pictures again, but in daylight instead and make sure that they are completely flat.
Let me know if you want me to.
Will
Let me know if you want me to.
Will
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📝 Levi Corsair 28 powerboat
5 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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📝 Peugeot 306 XLD 1905 cc
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Yeah, they're a damn good engine.
I had 3x 205 with the XUD7 engine and they were fantastic.
The 1st one had 124,000 on the clock when I bought it and 18 months later had 220,000 on the clock. Being in my early 20's, those were mainly hard driven miles, spending much of it's time with the revs near or on the governor, but like yours, never used oil or water and come MOT time, it flew through the emissions test every year. Truly great engines.
I had 3x 205 with the XUD7 engine and they were fantastic.
The 1st one had 124,000 on the clock when I bought it and 18 months later had 220,000 on the clock. Being in my early 20's, those were mainly hard driven miles, spending much of it's time with the revs near or on the governor, but like yours, never used oil or water and come MOT time, it flew through the emissions test every year. Truly great engines.
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📝 Peugeot 306 XLD 1905 cc
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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I have owned a few Peugeots, 205, 306, 405. Most of them have been diesel, both Turbo and normally aspirated.
Whilst Peugeots XUD7 and XUD9/9T may not the most refined of engines, mainly at tickover, they were most certainly reliable and willing.
You had to keep an eye on oil and coolant with them though, as if they overheated due to either or both being too low, they could be really problematic from there on.
Otherwise, fantastic engines and great, super comfy cars.
Whilst Peugeots XUD7 and XUD9/9T may not the most refined of engines, mainly at tickover, they were most certainly reliable and willing.
You had to keep an eye on oil and coolant with them though, as if they overheated due to either or both being too low, they could be really problematic from there on.
Otherwise, fantastic engines and great, super comfy cars.
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💬 Re: More Sanding 🤯
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Making good progress.
It's going to be a nice boat when it's done.
Keep up the good work.
Will
It's going to be a nice boat when it's done.
Keep up the good work.
Will
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📝 Brave Borderer 3rd sea trial
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Roger, are you running all 3 motors off one battery?
If so, that will seriously reduce your run times.
Well done on getting to the bottom of the fuse blowing though.
Will
If so, that will seriously reduce your run times.
Well done on getting to the bottom of the fuse blowing though.
Will
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📝 Mental Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Speaking as someone who has had COVID19 and thankfully not been too badly affected (so far at least), all I can say to one or two comments regarding this and whether or not to have the vaccine, is thank heavens we're all different and don't all share the same views.
Will
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📝 Mental Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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You're spot on there Martin, some people are so blinkered, or just plain ignorant (or should that be arrogant?🤔)
Unfortunately, all we can do is look after number 1.
Will
Unfortunately, all we can do is look after number 1.
Will
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📝 Mental Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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An issue that I am seeing and hearing, is people who have had their jabs and are now "I've had my jabs, I'm safe, I can get on with my life again".
It's shocking how many people are thinking that way and all generations too.
I for one will continue with social distancing and wearing a mask for a long time yet, no matter what they tell us.
Stay safe everyone and keep away from as many idiots as you can.
Will
It's shocking how many people are thinking that way and all generations too.
I for one will continue with social distancing and wearing a mask for a long time yet, no matter what they tell us.
Stay safe everyone and keep away from as many idiots as you can.
Will
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📝 upscaling plans
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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If the plans are a PDF file (or even if not, easy enough to convert them to one), I tend to use Adobe or a PDF viewer. I then tile print (the whole plan divided into however many sheets of A4 or A3 for any who don't know that term).
As Doug says, if you can print them on A3 rather than A4 sheets, then A, you use half as many and B, there's less lining up to do.
When I print the plans out, I can decide what % I want to print them depending on what size I want the boat to be. I have a few now that I have printed that were a bit small for my liking at the suggested scale, so I have just increased the print size/% to what I want.
The easier, but more expensive way is of course taking plan to a printers, having them copy it at the scale you request.
Will
As Doug says, if you can print them on A3 rather than A4 sheets, then A, you use half as many and B, there's less lining up to do.
When I print the plans out, I can decide what % I want to print them depending on what size I want the boat to be. I have a few now that I have printed that were a bit small for my liking at the suggested scale, so I have just increased the print size/% to what I want.
The easier, but more expensive way is of course taking plan to a printers, having them copy it at the scale you request.
Will
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💬 Re: Sea Scout 'Jessica' Sea Trial - at last!
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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I suspected it was on the 3s in the video.
Thanks for that Doug.
Will
Thanks for that Doug.
Will
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💬 Re: Sea Scout 'Jessica' Sea Trial - at last!
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Doug, in this video, which battery were you using, the 3s?
Sea Scout 'Jessica' First sea trial, Ostpark Munich 25.05.18. Pt. 3
Thanks.
Will
Sea Scout 'Jessica' First sea trial, Ostpark Munich 25.05.18. Pt. 3
Thanks.
Will
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💬 Re: Brave Borderer 2nd trial, new battery
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Even using a 30amp fuse, that's only 15amps per motor, which isn't much.
Maybe as RHBaker suggests, individual circuits for each motor, then you should only blow one fuse and still retain propulsion from the other two motors to be able to return to the bank and check over, before replacing the fuse.
ideally, an amp meter needs to be used, to see what the motors are drawing, then you'll know if the motors, controllers and fuses are within spec or not.
Will
Maybe as RHBaker suggests, individual circuits for each motor, then you should only blow one fuse and still retain propulsion from the other two motors to be able to return to the bank and check over, before replacing the fuse.
ideally, an amp meter needs to be used, to see what the motors are drawing, then you'll know if the motors, controllers and fuses are within spec or not.
Will
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📝 WMBC BREAK-UP.
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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It's a shame to read of when things within clubs etc get nasty and personal insults etc start being thrown around.
Life is too short, why can't people get on with their own lives and let others do the same thing 🙄
I presume that any who attend model boat clubs and events are there because they all share a common interest.
Lets just all have fun and enjoy our hobbies, whatever they may be.
Will
Life is too short, why can't people get on with their own lives and let others do the same thing 🙄
I presume that any who attend model boat clubs and events are there because they all share a common interest.
Lets just all have fun and enjoy our hobbies, whatever they may be.
Will
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📝 Purchased an old Boat today
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Doug, I do appreciate that not everyone uses, or is on fakebook.
Because no one had said either way and I had seen that video very recently, it was easy to find and powertrain wise, uninformative.
No offence taken and apologies for the way I put my reply.
Will
Because no one had said either way and I had seen that video very recently, it was easy to find and powertrain wise, uninformative.
No offence taken and apologies for the way I put my reply.
Will
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📝 Purchased an old Boat today
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Well, I didn't see anyone else offering any suggestions of motive power for this boat.
I was only trying to help.
Will
I was only trying to help.
Will
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📝 Brass Pins
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Model railway brass track pins any good?
There are some for sale on EBay although I don't know if they are the length you require.
Will
There are some for sale on EBay although I don't know if they are the length you require.
Will
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📝 Purchased an old Boat today
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Hiya Doug,
It was merely one suggestion of a set up that going by the video works.
I do however totally agree with what you are saying. Keeping cost down and reducing fire risk is also a huge benefit to a lower voltage and current set up.
Will
It was merely one suggestion of a set up that going by the video works.
I do however totally agree with what you are saying. Keeping cost down and reducing fire risk is also a huge benefit to a lower voltage and current set up.
Will
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📝 Purchased an old Boat today
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Sifi,
The post was in the Model Boats group on F@cebook.
https://www.facebook.com/adge.lecarpentier/videos/1022534275...
Will
The post was in the Model Boats group on F@cebook.
https://www.facebook.com/adge.lecarpentier/videos/1022534275...
Will
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📝 Purchased an old Boat today
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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Here's one suggestion which going by the owners video, makes one rapid Sea Queen.
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📝 Purchased an old Boat today
6 months ago by Madwelshman ( Warrant Officer)
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p.s, there are enough people running brushless motors and lipo batteries in all different sized model boats, if you search for Sea Queen and read through the posts that come up, somewhere along the line, someone will make a suggestion on what to use, or what they use in their Sea Queen, or similar sized vessel.
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