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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT
17 hours ago by Martin555 (
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Nice work Jb.
Surly there is not much more you can do now except the RC Tractor. LOL!!
I bet you have already started thinking about the next project.
Martin555.
Surly there is not much more you can do now except the RC Tractor. LOL!!
I bet you have already started thinking about the next project.
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📝 24 v power
18 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Rick,
Good to hear you are starting to get this project underway.
I would like to see some photos of this Sonic mister as you progress.
Martin555.
Good to hear you are starting to get this project underway.
I would like to see some photos of this Sonic mister as you progress.
Martin555.
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📝 Boat Build Help
18 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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You can clearly see the pointed Transom in these photos.
Martin555.
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📝 Boat Build Help
19 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Ron,
RE :- The stern appears to not be flat across the transom, but comes to a point.
I think it is an optical elusion.
Having looked again i think you are right Ron.
Martin555.
RE :- The stern appears to not be flat across the transom, but comes to a point.
I think it is an optical elusion.
Having looked again i think you are right Ron.
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📝 Boat Build Help
20 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi WellsBoi,
Firstly i would like to say "Welcome to the site".
Don't worry about asking questions here as somehow between us all we manage to figure everything out.
PS.
I have sent you a Private Message.
Firstly i would like to say "Welcome to the site".
Don't worry about asking questions here as somehow between us all we manage to figure everything out.
PS.
I have sent you a Private Message.
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📝 Boat Build Help
22 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi WellsBoi,
There seems to be two threads running with the same title.
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There seems to be two threads running with the same title.
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📝 Boat Build Help
23 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi WellsBoi.
Sorry i cannot help but i just make the boat that i want to make using cardboard then when i think it looks right i then use the cardboard for the template.
Maybe one of our members could do a how to make a scale boat from photos and put it in the 'How-To' Section.
Explaining the process from start to finish.
Martin555.
Sorry i cannot help but i just make the boat that i want to make using cardboard then when i think it looks right i then use the cardboard for the template.
Maybe one of our members could do a how to make a scale boat from photos and put it in the 'How-To' Section.
Explaining the process from start to finish.
Martin555.
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💬 Re: Preparing the railings
23 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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You have done a fantastic job Peter.
Considering it was a job you were not looking forward to doing.
They look excellent.
As for your plan 'B' if you find you cannot solder the joints then maybe a drop of CA or a tiny dab of epoxy.
After all when they have been painted no one will know.
Martin555.
Considering it was a job you were not looking forward to doing.
They look excellent.
As for your plan 'B' if you find you cannot solder the joints then maybe a drop of CA or a tiny dab of epoxy.
After all when they have been painted no one will know.
Martin555.
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💬 Re: Constructing the Cabin
23 hours ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Looking really good Graham.
Keep it up.
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Keep it up.
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📝 LST 368
2 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Nerys.
Considering all of the problems you have had so far
She is starting to look like a boat now well done.
Keep up the good work.
Martin555.
Considering all of the problems you have had so far
She is starting to look like a boat now well done.
Keep up the good work.
Martin555.
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📝 Mental Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
3 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Marky,
Sorry to hear you have been in Hospital again.
As for the Doctor maybe he has not received clear instruction.
There is a lot of confusion country wide, so it will be just a matter of time before you get the jab.
My son was told he had to shield when this pandemic started, now we are in the tightest lockdown we have ever been in and my son has not been told to shield.
As i have said "Confusion everywhere"
Stay safe.
Martin555.
Sorry to hear you have been in Hospital again.
As for the Doctor maybe he has not received clear instruction.
There is a lot of confusion country wide, so it will be just a matter of time before you get the jab.
My son was told he had to shield when this pandemic started, now we are in the tightest lockdown we have ever been in and my son has not been told to shield.
As i have said "Confusion everywhere"
Stay safe.
Martin555.
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📝 24 v power
4 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Rick,
It sounds to me that Graham93 has given you the best solution.
That way you have both 12 Volts and 24Volts.
Martin555.
It sounds to me that Graham93 has given you the best solution.
That way you have both 12 Volts and 24Volts.
Martin555.
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💬 Re: HAKITS MORSTON
4 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Geoff,
Another Kit ! well done good to see you have got the model making bug.
Martin555.
Another Kit ! well done good to see you have got the model making bug.
Martin555.
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📝 24 v power
4 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Rick,
Why are you thinking of using 24 Volts ?
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Why are you thinking of using 24 Volts ?
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📝 24 v power
4 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Rick,
Sorry if i am getting this wrong but are you saying that you are thinking of powering a 12Volt fan with 24Volts ?
Martin555.
Sorry if i am getting this wrong but are you saying that you are thinking of powering a 12Volt fan with 24Volts ?
Martin555.
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📝 Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller
4 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Treve,
I have fixed these speed controllers down in two different ways.
One, i have used double sided tape and it never got hot enough to make it come unstuck.
Two i have made a tight fitting wood frame around it.
Glued the frame to the base board then pushed the speed controller in to the frame.
Martin555.
I have fixed these speed controllers down in two different ways.
One, i have used double sided tape and it never got hot enough to make it come unstuck.
Two i have made a tight fitting wood frame around it.
Glued the frame to the base board then pushed the speed controller in to the frame.
Martin555.
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
5 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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JB,
Tractor next ? LOL!!
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Tractor next ? LOL!!
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💬 Re: HARTLEY FLARELINE, SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
5 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Jb,
Awesome work.
If you had the boat and trailer in a different scene instead of on a bench and having blindes in the background then it would look like the real thing.
That i would like to see.
Wow photo 11 so realistic.
Martin555.
Awesome work.
If you had the boat and trailer in a different scene instead of on a bench and having blindes in the background then it would look like the real thing.
That i would like to see.
Wow photo 11 so realistic.
Martin555.
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📝 Norstar model fireboat.
5 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Nice work Colin.
Looking good.
Keep it up.
Martin555.
Looking good.
Keep it up.
Martin555.
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📝 LST 368
5 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Nerys.
The glue i use is humbrol liquid poly.
It is a thin liquid that is really good as you can apply it to one side then quickly join the two parts together.
Or you can put the two parts together and use capillary action to glue them.
I have used it for many years without any problems.
Here is a link.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HUMBROL-MODEL-GLUE-LIQUID-POLY-28...
Martin555.
The glue i use is humbrol liquid poly.
It is a thin liquid that is really good as you can apply it to one side then quickly join the two parts together.
Or you can put the two parts together and use capillary action to glue them.
I have used it for many years without any problems.
Here is a link.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HUMBROL-MODEL-GLUE-LIQUID-POLY-28...
Martin555.
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📝 LST 368
6 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Nerys,
That kit sounds like a right nightmare.
I do hope you send Deans a very strongly worded letter/email explaining all the problems and how very disappointed you are.
You pay a lot of money for a kit you at least expect something decent.
Martin555.
That kit sounds like a right nightmare.
I do hope you send Deans a very strongly worded letter/email explaining all the problems and how very disappointed you are.
You pay a lot of money for a kit you at least expect something decent.
Martin555.
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💬 Re: The Windscreen Wipers.
7 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Absolutely fantastic work Rob.
However one little criticism maybe a black painted line to represent the tract that the wiper blade arms run in.
(only noticeable due to the scale)
Martin555.
However one little criticism maybe a black painted line to represent the tract that the wiper blade arms run in.
(only noticeable due to the scale)
Martin555.
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📝 Battery Info.
9 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Guys,
LiPo Batteries Explained.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKLHD7_zzCE
Martin555.
LiPo Batteries Explained.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKLHD7_zzCE
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📝 Battery Info.
9 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Guys,
I just happened across this whilst doing a bit of silver surfing.
I hope this will help to demystify the batteries that we use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaPpRaJrzyI
Martin555.
I just happened across this whilst doing a bit of silver surfing.
I hope this will help to demystify the batteries that we use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaPpRaJrzyI
Martin555.
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💬 Re: Eastwind
9 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi ToraDog,
In my time zone it would appear that i loose a few months regularly LOL!!
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In my time zone it would appear that i loose a few months regularly LOL!!
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📝 Mental Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
9 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Ian,
I have no sympathy for anyone who gets treated a little heavy handedly, if they abided by the rules then they would not be in that position.
As far as i am concerned anyone who dose not stick to the rules deserves to be fined and maybe publicly humiliated.
I see it here people are openly flouting the rules and they think the rules dose not apply to them.
The number of people that are catching Coved is rocketing up and so is the death rate.
Sorry if i sound a bit harsh but the quicker people do what is required the quicker we will be able to get back to normal.
Well that is my little rant over.
Please everyone stick to the rules and remember HANDS, FACE, SPACE.
Stay safe.
Martin555.
I have no sympathy for anyone who gets treated a little heavy handedly, if they abided by the rules then they would not be in that position.
As far as i am concerned anyone who dose not stick to the rules deserves to be fined and maybe publicly humiliated.
I see it here people are openly flouting the rules and they think the rules dose not apply to them.
The number of people that are catching Coved is rocketing up and so is the death rate.
Sorry if i sound a bit harsh but the quicker people do what is required the quicker we will be able to get back to normal.
Well that is my little rant over.
Please everyone stick to the rules and remember HANDS, FACE, SPACE.
Stay safe.
Martin555.
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💬 Re: Eastwind
9 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi ToraDog,
Very very nice.
You have come along way in just five months.
Keep up the good work.
Martin555.
Very very nice.
You have come along way in just five months.
Keep up the good work.
Martin555.
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📝 Eduard etch sets
10 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi sharpy1071,
Here is another link that might help.
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-US&tbm=sho...
Martin555.
Here is another link that might help.
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-US&tbm=sho...
Martin555.
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📝 Scratch built gun
10 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Nice work,
The boat looks fantastic.
Looking forward to see her on the water.
Martin555.
The boat looks fantastic.
Looking forward to see her on the water.
Martin555.
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💬 Re: Final Fitting of the Handrails.
11 days ago by Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Rob,
I amended my post hopefully i got it right now.LOL!!
Martin555.
I amended my post hopefully i got it right now.LOL!!
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