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💬 Re: Creole Queen Sternwheeler
10 days ago by Mike Stoney (
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Hello Dave!
Nobody is perfect . . . . but that's the exciting part!
Suddenly it works. . . . 🤣🤣🤣
Have a nice evening and greetings
Michel-Cl.
Nobody is perfect . . . . but that's the exciting part!
Suddenly it works. . . . 🤣🤣🤣
Have a nice evening and greetings
Michel-Cl.
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📝 When grandchildren challenge you
13 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello hobbyists!
a few months ago we had to take care of our grandchildren. Instead of sitting at the iPad, as is usual these days, I took the time to tinker inside. I may have mentioned this before.
The main thing is that you show them something!
So we went into the forest and got wooden sticks about 50cm.
A pocket knife, a small handsaw, scissors, string and a piece of an old T-shirt were allowed to be used.
The success can be shown. . and I myself only gave instructions. . . .
People who were proud of their success that evening
see you soon
Grandpa Michel Claude
a few months ago we had to take care of our grandchildren. Instead of sitting at the iPad, as is usual these days, I took the time to tinker inside. I may have mentioned this before.
The main thing is that you show them something!
So we went into the forest and got wooden sticks about 50cm.
A pocket knife, a small handsaw, scissors, string and a piece of an old T-shirt were allowed to be used.
The success can be shown. . and I myself only gave instructions. . . .
People who were proud of their success that evening
see you soon
Grandpa Michel Claude
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💬 Re: 3. Old Commodore / Graupner
13 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello everybody,
Now let's move forward, step by step. You never know what kind of hidden damage awaits you, but that's the challenge with things like this. . .
Greetings Michel Claude
Now let's move forward, step by step. You never know what kind of hidden damage awaits you, but that's the challenge with things like this. . .
Greetings Michel Claude
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📝 3. Old Commodore / Graupner
13 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello everybody,
And restored another corpse from my closet. It will still be some time before the ship is christened.
The first pictures before the restoration follow. Rest follows later.
Greetings Michel Claude
And restored another corpse from my closet. It will still be some time before the ship is christened.
The first pictures before the restoration follow. Rest follows later.
Greetings Michel Claude
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💬 Re: Creole Queen Sternwheeler
23 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Thanks Dave!
As soon as I'm back I'll take some photos of the "wreck".
Did you have these lasers or do you have such a device yourself?
This would take me wonder how you did it.
best regards
Michel Claude
As soon as I'm back I'll take some photos of the "wreck".
Did you have these lasers or do you have such a device yourself?
This would take me wonder how you did it.
best regards
Michel Claude
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💬 Re: Creole Queen Sternwheeler
23 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi „River Rat“,
Your Creole Queen is perfect! what would surprise me when setting it up:
are the railings made of wood or plastic?🤔
Since I only received plastic parts for my similar model, I had it lasered from 1.5mm plywood. They have become brittle due to age and that's why I'm replacing them. 😅
Do you have any more pictures of how you built the drive? would be grateful!
hobbyist greetings from the Swiss mountains
Michel Claude
Your Creole Queen is perfect! what would surprise me when setting it up:
are the railings made of wood or plastic?🤔
Since I only received plastic parts for my similar model, I had it lasered from 1.5mm plywood. They have become brittle due to age and that's why I'm replacing them. 😅
Do you have any more pictures of how you built the drive? would be grateful!
hobbyist greetings from the Swiss mountains
Michel Claude
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💬 Re: Setting up the Winches
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Jerry
Your winch version is very interesting, I always find it motivating to get good ideas from other model builders. 👍👍👍👍
Hobbyist greetings
Michel-Claude
Your winch version is very interesting, I always find it motivating to get good ideas from other model builders. 👍👍👍👍
Hobbyist greetings
Michel-Claude
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📝 MODEL FRAMING JIG
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hallo Trev!
I have a question for you:
Couldn't you use a picture that corresponds to the time? it's summer and you're still standing there covered in snow! 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
doesn't work at all!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
see you soon on this summer channel,
greetings Michel Claude
I have a question for you:
Couldn't you use a picture that corresponds to the time? it's summer and you're still standing there covered in snow! 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
doesn't work at all!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
see you soon on this summer channel,
greetings Michel Claude
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📝 Old cruise / speed control
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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hear hear!
Thank you JB and you fellow writers for all your cool inputs, that really motivates me! you are great!
Hobbyist greetings from Switzerland
Michel-Claude
Thank you JB and you fellow writers for all your cool inputs, that really motivates me! you are great!
Hobbyist greetings from Switzerland
Michel-Claude
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📝 Old cruise / speed control
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Roy!
Thank you for your good explanations! I think you're right about the old electronics.
I'll buy something new, so there are no pre-programmed problems. . . 😊😊😊
hobbyist greetings
Michel-Cl.
Thank you for your good explanations! I think you're right about the old electronics.
I'll buy something new, so there are no pre-programmed problems. . . 😊😊😊
hobbyist greetings
Michel-Cl.
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📝 Old cruise / speed control
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Doug,
first I'll start an experiment with an electronic plate with connections to a multiplex. I am convinced that this is worth a test. Otherwise I will rely on a new technology as you mentioned.
I'll get back to you, maybe with a black face after trying. . .
🤣🤣🤣🤣
see you soon on this channel, greetings
first I'll start an experiment with an electronic plate with connections to a multiplex. I am convinced that this is worth a test. Otherwise I will rely on a new technology as you mentioned.
I'll get back to you, maybe with a black face after trying. . .
🤣🤣🤣🤣
see you soon on this channel, greetings
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📝 Old cruise / speed control
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi „Steveg“,
Thanks, somehow you always find something . . .
Greets Michel-Cl.
Thanks, somehow you always find something . . .
Greets Michel-Cl.
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📝 Old cruise / speed control
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello everyone,
does anyone know this speed controller set? Can someone help me there? It comes from an old Commodore found in a basement!
Any tip would be a help to me. . 👍👍👍
hobbyist greetings
Michel-Claude
does anyone know this speed controller set? Can someone help me there? It comes from an old Commodore found in a basement!
Any tip would be a help to me. . 👍👍👍
hobbyist greetings
Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Guys and Chains
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Jerry
We have someone in our club who owns such a larger printer and sends us parts from *.dwg at spot prices. Simply the madness of this development.
Perfect!!!! Good work! 👍👍👍👍👍
Hobbyist greetings Michel-Claude
We have someone in our club who owns such a larger printer and sends us parts from *.dwg at spot prices. Simply the madness of this development.
Perfect!!!! Good work! 👍👍👍👍👍
Hobbyist greetings Michel-Claude
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📝 Hello again
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Marky!
Welcome back to the forum . . 👍👍👍👍
Best regards
Michel-Claude
Welcome back to the forum . . 👍👍👍👍
Best regards
Michel-Claude
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📝 First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Greg!
Now I know a bit more about the shrimp boats, I see I never stopped learning!!
thanks! 👍👍👍
Greats Michel-Claude
Now I know a bit more about the shrimp boats, I see I never stopped learning!!
thanks! 👍👍👍
Greats Michel-Claude
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📝 Book Recomend beginer RC Yachts
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi!
There are different types of internals, but I've never needed a book. If you look around here, you will surely find one or the other idea that has already been incorporated. I myself rebuilt and changed the sail guides 6x until it suited me.
I'll have to see if I can find anything in my files.
>> Who seeks will find!!
There are different types of internals, but I've never needed a book. If you look around here, you will surely find one or the other idea that has already been incorporated. I myself rebuilt and changed the sail guides 6x until it suited me.
I'll have to see if I can find anything in my files.
>> Who seeks will find!!
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💬 Re: Planking 2
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hey Newby7!
I'm back home again after many trips in the motorhome and am now following your construction with interest. This is going to be a great boat! Congratulations and good luck!
Best regards
Michel-Claude
PS:We also did handicrafts with the grandchildren during the holidays. My requirement for the kids: only string, wood from the forest, a knife and a piece of cloth. The success can be shown!!
😊😊😊😊
I'm back home again after many trips in the motorhome and am now following your construction with interest. This is going to be a great boat! Congratulations and good luck!
Best regards
Michel-Claude
PS:We also did handicrafts with the grandchildren during the holidays. My requirement for the kids: only string, wood from the forest, a knife and a piece of cloth. The success can be shown!!
😊😊😊😊
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💬 Re: Constellation
5 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Jerry . . .
me again,
Another clever idea with the hidden switch!
Greats Michel-Claude
me again,
Another clever idea with the hidden switch!
Greats Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
5 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Oh Jerry!
very perfect, beautiful model!!
Even more perfect your pendant! I see I must apply to my wife for such a pendant. . . Coupling would be available! 🤣🤣🤣
Greats Michel-Claude
very perfect, beautiful model!!
Even more perfect your pendant! I see I must apply to my wife for such a pendant. . . Coupling would be available! 🤣🤣🤣
Greats Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Following me home from vacation....
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hey DWB!!
You either like it or you don't! Good decision on your part!!
Greetings Michel Claude
You either like it or you don't! Good decision on your part!!
Greetings Michel Claude
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💬 Re: Re: Fitting out
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Danke für Deine Hilfe Doug!
Greets Michel-Claude
Greets Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Fitting out
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi AndyB,
Missed your comment. I adopted your version from back then because I kept getting tangled sail lines! Luckily I installed a water pump so I can use hydro power to retrieve my ship!!
Regards Michel-Claude
Missed your comment. I adopted your version from back then because I kept getting tangled sail lines! Luckily I installed a water pump so I can use hydro power to retrieve my ship!!
Regards Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Fitting out
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Graham . .
Regarding the sail servo, I have my own experience
collected. First I attached a yo-yo to the opposite side. but this did not satisfy me at all, since the sail servo was always under "tension". (photo 1)
Then I removed the whole thing again and designed the structure in such a way that the sail winch was never under tension. (photo 2)
Damit kein der Segelschnüre sich nicht verhederten, habe ich eine Führung mit einem Rohr an der kritischen Stelle gesichert.(Last photo is with all units)
It's not perfect, but useful. Had no more problems.
Greets Michel-Claude
Regarding the sail servo, I have my own experience
collected. First I attached a yo-yo to the opposite side. but this did not satisfy me at all, since the sail servo was always under "tension". (photo 1)
Then I removed the whole thing again and designed the structure in such a way that the sail winch was never under tension. (photo 2)
Damit kein der Segelschnüre sich nicht verhederten, habe ich eine Führung mit einem Rohr an der kritischen Stelle gesichert.(Last photo is with all units)
It's not perfect, but useful. Had no more problems.
Greets Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Another excursion
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hey Black Shoe!!
Really good idea, thanks for all your tips!
regards
Michel-Claude
Really good idea, thanks for all your tips!
regards
Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Little boat "Forelle"
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Salüt Zäme!! (Hello everybody)
Now I'm a small step further. . . But as I already mentioned, the smaller the boat, the more delicate the hull construction. Unfortunately, some of the parts were not right and had to be fitted first.
I wouldn't be honest if I said the inaccuracy annoyed me. It's a hobby and this is where customization at its finest begins!
You want the results to be visible in the end!
Salute from a landlubber
Michel-Claude
PS:It should also be said that this was a set that had been in the attic for 34 years. . Says everything, doesn't it?
Now I'm a small step further. . . But as I already mentioned, the smaller the boat, the more delicate the hull construction. Unfortunately, some of the parts were not right and had to be fitted first.
I wouldn't be honest if I said the inaccuracy annoyed me. It's a hobby and this is where customization at its finest begins!
You want the results to be visible in the end!
Salute from a landlubber
Michel-Claude
PS:It should also be said that this was a set that had been in the attic for 34 years. . Says everything, doesn't it?
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💬 Re: The Rudder
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Andy!
That's more than perfect!! You are certainly well equipped with tools and machines, you can see it in the great details! "Chapeau!" in English like I take my hat off to you!!
Greets Michel-Claude
That's more than perfect!! You are certainly well equipped with tools and machines, you can see it in the great details! "Chapeau!" in English like I take my hat off to you!!
Greets Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: AMPHITRUCK
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi JB!
You deserve it!!
Cheers you two!!👍👍👍
Greets Michel-Claude
You deserve it!!
Cheers you two!!👍👍👍
Greets Michel-Claude
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📝 Sealing prior to painting
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Bonjour Wooders,
It was exactly the same for me. When my father died, my brother bought the house. When he recently (2020) had to repair the roof, he asked me to pick up my boxes. These have been up there since 1989. Since 2021 I've been activating my 8 boats one by one.
2 pieces are already active again, the others are brought back to life one after the other. well, what's the point? as a pensioner you have time, but my wife is so in her element that I only have time to do handicrafts in the evenings. Our motto: who rests, rusts!
hobbyist greetings
Michel Claude
It was exactly the same for me. When my father died, my brother bought the house. When he recently (2020) had to repair the roof, he asked me to pick up my boxes. These have been up there since 1989. Since 2021 I've been activating my 8 boats one by one.
2 pieces are already active again, the others are brought back to life one after the other. well, what's the point? as a pensioner you have time, but my wife is so in her element that I only have time to do handicrafts in the evenings. Our motto: who rests, rusts!
hobbyist greetings
Michel Claude
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💬 Re: Little boat "Forelle"
6 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello everybody,
Forgot to post here. But there is not much, except that the wooden parts could not be bent with all my efforts. Attempts with steam, water etc brought nothing. Now I have exchanged the old wood for new. yes and lo and behold it can be bent much better.
In the meantime I continued to work on the other boats. But I couldn't let go of one thought: Why not convert this boat into a small hydrofoil?? Let yourself be surprised, I won't reveal more at the moment.
Greets Michel-Claude
Forgot to post here. But there is not much, except that the wooden parts could not be bent with all my efforts. Attempts with steam, water etc brought nothing. Now I have exchanged the old wood for new. yes and lo and behold it can be bent much better.
In the meantime I continued to work on the other boats. But I couldn't let go of one thought: Why not convert this boat into a small hydrofoil?? Let yourself be surprised, I won't reveal more at the moment.
Greets Michel-Claude
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