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📝 No motor coupling
8 hours ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney (
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Wow!!!
Hello everyone . .
We've strayed a bit here, but motorcycling is a second freedom that I enjoy alongside model making. The old grey GW1500 had 450,000 km on the clock, so I traded it in for a newer GW 1800. Well, the old 1988 Harley outlived the grey one . . . .
Every year in spring, I attend a basic course. Then I can decide whether to ride the following year or stop. .
At some point, it will be over. .
Now it's winter and it's time to get back to tinkering !
Your Michel-C.
Ps: Translated from German
Never mess with motorcyclists, we know places where no one will find you! 🤣🤣
Second :
Christmas is coming soon, so I'm not buying anything because my wife keeps me in check!
Hello everyone . .
We've strayed a bit here, but motorcycling is a second freedom that I enjoy alongside model making. The old grey GW1500 had 450,000 km on the clock, so I traded it in for a newer GW 1800. Well, the old 1988 Harley outlived the grey one . . . .
Every year in spring, I attend a basic course. Then I can decide whether to ride the following year or stop. .
At some point, it will be over. .
Now it's winter and it's time to get back to tinkering !
Your Michel-C.
Ps: Translated from German
Never mess with motorcyclists, we know places where no one will find you! 🤣🤣
Second :
Christmas is coming soon, so I'm not buying anything because my wife keeps me in check!
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📝 Schiffsmodellclub Sömmerda/OT leubingen
4 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hi Bernhard,
Wo ist dieser zu finden??
Lg Michel-C.
Wo ist dieser zu finden??
Lg Michel-C.
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💬 Re: Sumpfboot
5 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello Bernhard,
cooles Ding, vorteilhaft um steckengebliebene Schiff reinzuholen!
Gruss Michel-C.
Hello Bernhard,
Cool thing, useful for pulling in stuck ships!
Regards, Michel-C
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The swamp boat was a must. It sails very steadily thanks to a 15 mm stern fin.
cooles Ding, vorteilhaft um steckengebliebene Schiff reinzuholen!
Gruss Michel-C.
Hello Bernhard,
Cool thing, useful for pulling in stuck ships!
Regards, Michel-C
For everyone . . . . This is Bernhard's text
The swamp boat was a must. It sails very steadily thanks to a 15 mm stern fin.
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📝 motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
8 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hey Algon!!
That's exactly the motor I used! But at the time, I didn't think about such a transmission, as I already had certain parts available. I think I'll implement your idea with a conversion in the paddle steamer.
With the gears I have available, I have a little too much play.
As I always say, you never stop learning! 👍👍👍
Your Michel-C.
That's exactly the motor I used! But at the time, I didn't think about such a transmission, as I already had certain parts available. I think I'll implement your idea with a conversion in the paddle steamer.
With the gears I have available, I have a little too much play.
As I always say, you never stop learning! 👍👍👍
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📝 motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
8 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello Hermione!!
What on earth is that huge thing! 😮😮😮😮😮
i could never take something like that home with me . . . I already had problems finding space for my paddle steamer (130CM). My wife loves my hobby, but the size has to be suitable for our apartment and hobby room. So max. 150 cm (approx. 60 inches).
I hope you have a great time restoring it and look forward to hearing your reports.
Your car will probably have to stay outside.
Good luck!
Your Michel-C.
PS: How do you plan to transport this? 🙄🙄🙄🙄
It seems you have a family truck or even a trailer!?!?! Mamamia!!!
What on earth is that huge thing! 😮😮😮😮😮
i could never take something like that home with me . . . I already had problems finding space for my paddle steamer (130CM). My wife loves my hobby, but the size has to be suitable for our apartment and hobby room. So max. 150 cm (approx. 60 inches).
I hope you have a great time restoring it and look forward to hearing your reports.
Your car will probably have to stay outside.
Good luck!
Your Michel-C.
PS: How do you plan to transport this? 🙄🙄🙄🙄
It seems you have a family truck or even a trailer!?!?! Mamamia!!!
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📝 Converting floor models?
12 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello everyone,
I actually wanted to report on the work yesterday, but the painter is busy in our basement. First the walls, then the entire floor.
During the last renovation, when geothermal probes and a solar system were installed on the roof and a new elevator was installed, certain rooms were needed as storage space for materials.
The short version of my report: I can't get into my little workshop... and it will stay that way until the end of the week!
What that means for a hobbyist like me is obvious! But now to the freighter...
The biggest problem is the deck metal construction and re-drilling the hole for the drive shaft. I think I'll use a movable shaft here. I'm still totally unsure how I'm going to split the deck, as there is a full frame installed every 8 cm (3.15 inches). 🙈🙈🙈
Does anyone have a better idea? Tips are very welcome!
I'll let you know when I can go back downstairs!
Yours, Michel-C.
PS: Attached two picture of me in a relaxed pose.
I actually wanted to report on the work yesterday, but the painter is busy in our basement. First the walls, then the entire floor.
During the last renovation, when geothermal probes and a solar system were installed on the roof and a new elevator was installed, certain rooms were needed as storage space for materials.
The short version of my report: I can't get into my little workshop... and it will stay that way until the end of the week!
What that means for a hobbyist like me is obvious! But now to the freighter...
The biggest problem is the deck metal construction and re-drilling the hole for the drive shaft. I think I'll use a movable shaft here. I'm still totally unsure how I'm going to split the deck, as there is a full frame installed every 8 cm (3.15 inches). 🙈🙈🙈
Does anyone have a better idea? Tips are very welcome!
I'll let you know when I can go back downstairs!
Yours, Michel-C.
PS: Attached two picture of me in a relaxed pose.
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💬 Re: Jetty for model boats
18 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Here is the first version . . .🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
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💬 Re: Jetty for model boats
18 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello, everyone out there in the wide world!
Slowly but surely, I am getting details about the harbour. Most club members are still working, but the retirees coordinate everything else. Including yours truly...
Our president Peter complained and insisted on having a chip shop. Now he's got what he wanted! I named the chip shop after him:
‘Zum Frittenpit’ (To the Chip Pit). And even a protruding terrace . .!!!!! 👍🤣🤣
Complaining individuals must be penalised!!!
Our laid-back club members love things like this; it's a give and take situation.
We've also thought about waste disposal. The Swiss are well known for their meticulous waste sorting, and that applies to our harbour too!
At the moment, construction has come to a standstill as we are about to hold our annual meeting. Until then, dear friends, please be patient! I don't know what other suggestions will be put forward.
Yours sincerely, Michel-C.
PS: I wanted to download the first video, but had problems. The current video shows the approximate status today.
Now I've applied for a building freeze!
Slowly but surely, I am getting details about the harbour. Most club members are still working, but the retirees coordinate everything else. Including yours truly...
Our president Peter complained and insisted on having a chip shop. Now he's got what he wanted! I named the chip shop after him:
‘Zum Frittenpit’ (To the Chip Pit). And even a protruding terrace . .!!!!! 👍🤣🤣
Complaining individuals must be penalised!!!
Our laid-back club members love things like this; it's a give and take situation.
We've also thought about waste disposal. The Swiss are well known for their meticulous waste sorting, and that applies to our harbour too!
At the moment, construction has come to a standstill as we are about to hold our annual meeting. Until then, dear friends, please be patient! I don't know what other suggestions will be put forward.
Yours sincerely, Michel-C.
PS: I wanted to download the first video, but had problems. The current video shows the approximate status today.
Now I've applied for a building freeze!
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📝 Back to Model Boat Building (replaced 3D printers)
19 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hey Lew!!
All the things one learns from you . .!!!
I wondered what the purpose of those little boats was... but now it's all clear!
I wish Lew all the best with his 3D printers, especially now that his home is back to normal!
Best wishes from laserfreak 🤣🤣🤣
Michel-C.
All the things one learns from you . .!!!
I wondered what the purpose of those little boats was... but now it's all clear!
I wish Lew all the best with his 3D printers, especially now that his home is back to normal!
Best wishes from laserfreak 🤣🤣🤣
Michel-C.
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📝 Converting floor models?
25 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Here I am again . . . 😔😔😔
Unfortunately, the rear end consists of a special wooden block with reinforcement.
I'll have to find a milling cutter to clean up the hole.
My work may look unprofessional, but the purpose is important.
First I had to drill, then finish it off with a chisel.
Please no comments about the photos! But they are proof that the work will be worth it,
even if it looks terrible at the moment.
I drilled a hole in the front frame wall and then crammed my camera in... and lo and behold, there's a cavity, and as I can see from the outside, it's every 80 mm.
But the drive shaft will be a nightmare... I'll have to get hold of a long drill bit for that. But more on that later.
First, I need to cut everything out neatly and possibly cut open the upper deck.
Now I'll leave it for a while and focus on renovating the existing ships.
This work on the freighter is for the depths of winter...
See you later, yours Michel-C.
PS:In addition to the drive shaft, the rudder control system also needs to be sorted out...
Mamamia!!! 🙈🙈🙈
Unfortunately, the rear end consists of a special wooden block with reinforcement.
I'll have to find a milling cutter to clean up the hole.
My work may look unprofessional, but the purpose is important.
First I had to drill, then finish it off with a chisel.
Please no comments about the photos! But they are proof that the work will be worth it,
even if it looks terrible at the moment.
I drilled a hole in the front frame wall and then crammed my camera in... and lo and behold, there's a cavity, and as I can see from the outside, it's every 80 mm.
But the drive shaft will be a nightmare... I'll have to get hold of a long drill bit for that. But more on that later.
First, I need to cut everything out neatly and possibly cut open the upper deck.
Now I'll leave it for a while and focus on renovating the existing ships.
This work on the freighter is for the depths of winter...
See you later, yours Michel-C.
PS:In addition to the drive shaft, the rudder control system also needs to be sorted out...
Mamamia!!! 🙈🙈🙈
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📝 When space runs out .....
29 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Good afternoon, my dear crafting friends,
I see that some of you are lucky enough to have large rooms. But for others who live in flats, this poses a space problem.
I have solved this problem in the following way:
Before I started building boats again, I had built a small workshop in the basement so that I could carry out any repairs to our flat or vehicles myself.
Then came my retirement, including Corona (not the beer...), and our lives changed. Now I have my craft room.
The next step, agreed with my wife, was to convert my former home office into my small workshop.
My wife has established clear guidelines here on what makes for a healthy home life.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The next step was to name the ships. Previous ships were named after my four children and equipped with simple transmitters and receivers, including batteries and instructions.
Four boats are now ready, and the next five are waiting to be resurrected...
One day, each child and grandchild will receive a boat; this has been clearly stipulated.
Twenty years ago, I gave the house to one of my children and moved into a 4.5-room flat. At that point, I did not realise that my old hobby would take hold of me once again. . . .
Yes, now I would be happy to have more space again. But honestly, when we pass away, who will tidy up? The children, the same problem everywhere. Those who think ahead also help their successors.
What pains me personally is that today's youth show no interest in model building. I am trying to get my grandchildren to join me in a project. Whether it will bear fruit... We'll see in a few years!
I'll say goodbye for now, pictures to follow.
Your Michel-C.
I see that some of you are lucky enough to have large rooms. But for others who live in flats, this poses a space problem.
I have solved this problem in the following way:
Before I started building boats again, I had built a small workshop in the basement so that I could carry out any repairs to our flat or vehicles myself.
Then came my retirement, including Corona (not the beer...), and our lives changed. Now I have my craft room.
The next step, agreed with my wife, was to convert my former home office into my small workshop.
My wife has established clear guidelines here on what makes for a healthy home life.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The next step was to name the ships. Previous ships were named after my four children and equipped with simple transmitters and receivers, including batteries and instructions.
Four boats are now ready, and the next five are waiting to be resurrected...
One day, each child and grandchild will receive a boat; this has been clearly stipulated.
Twenty years ago, I gave the house to one of my children and moved into a 4.5-room flat. At that point, I did not realise that my old hobby would take hold of me once again. . . .
Yes, now I would be happy to have more space again. But honestly, when we pass away, who will tidy up? The children, the same problem everywhere. Those who think ahead also help their successors.
What pains me personally is that today's youth show no interest in model building. I am trying to get my grandchildren to join me in a project. Whether it will bear fruit... We'll see in a few years!
I'll say goodbye for now, pictures to follow.
Your Michel-C.
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📝 Converting floor models?
1 month ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello everyone,
Two days ago, a club member asked me if I could help him rebuild a stand model.
One is not averse to finding out how these models are constructed.
We drilled a hole where the structure is located so that we could get inside with a pipe camera.
The deck is a piece of wood about 6 cm (approx. 2.35 in) thick with two thin aluminium plates.
Inside, there are lots of scraps of paper . . .
Will this turn out well??? More to follow.
Unfortunately, we didn't strike gold . . . .
Further steps to follow.
Explorer's greetings, Michel-C.
PS:
Registrierte Schiffsnamen / Registered ship's names
Datum / Date Schiffsname / Name Heimathafen / Homeport
30.06.1958 CRUZEIRO DO SUL Monrovia
09.10.1965 Castasegna Bâle
12.03.1973 Mindanao Sea Mogadiscio
00.00.1976 Mao Lin Guangzhou/Canton
Verbleib des Schiffes / Fate of vessel: Unbekannt / Unknown
Two days ago, a club member asked me if I could help him rebuild a stand model.
One is not averse to finding out how these models are constructed.
We drilled a hole where the structure is located so that we could get inside with a pipe camera.
The deck is a piece of wood about 6 cm (approx. 2.35 in) thick with two thin aluminium plates.
Inside, there are lots of scraps of paper . . .
Will this turn out well??? More to follow.
Unfortunately, we didn't strike gold . . . .
Further steps to follow.
Explorer's greetings, Michel-C.
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Registrierte Schiffsnamen / Registered ship's names
Datum / Date Schiffsname / Name Heimathafen / Homeport
30.06.1958 CRUZEIRO DO SUL Monrovia
09.10.1965 Castasegna Bâle
12.03.1973 Mindanao Sea Mogadiscio
00.00.1976 Mao Lin Guangzhou/Canton
Verbleib des Schiffes / Fate of vessel: Unbekannt / Unknown
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📝 CONSTRUCTION OF A CASE FOR DISPLAYING A SCALE MODEL SHIP
1 month ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello Alessandro!
Thank you for your kind words, but I must admit that when I showed this to my wife... she wasn't very enthusiastic. She already has her hands full with my Mississippi paddle steamer because of its size!
Before I use my ships and prepare them for sailing, I blow them dry with a paintbrush nozzle. In return, I am allowed to vacuum and dust the room.
You have to learn to compromise so that domestic harmony is not disrupted too much!
>>> I don't know what the wood supply situation is like in Switzerland
@ Alessandro, didn't you know that we use storm-damaged wood to make chipboard? Joking aside, we have a wood shortage in the plywood sector here. That's why my wife and I visit the surrounding countries, combined with camping, where the warehouses are still well stocked . . .
Although our forests are lush . . . But if everyone were to cut down what they needed . .
Well, I don't feel like getting huge fines!
Ho finito di scrivere queste sciocchezze! Grazie per i tuoi consigli!
(I've finished typing this nonsense! Thank you for your tips!)
Your Michel-C.
Thank you for your kind words, but I must admit that when I showed this to my wife... she wasn't very enthusiastic. She already has her hands full with my Mississippi paddle steamer because of its size!
Before I use my ships and prepare them for sailing, I blow them dry with a paintbrush nozzle. In return, I am allowed to vacuum and dust the room.
You have to learn to compromise so that domestic harmony is not disrupted too much!
>>> I don't know what the wood supply situation is like in Switzerland
@ Alessandro, didn't you know that we use storm-damaged wood to make chipboard? Joking aside, we have a wood shortage in the plywood sector here. That's why my wife and I visit the surrounding countries, combined with camping, where the warehouses are still well stocked . . .
Although our forests are lush . . . But if everyone were to cut down what they needed . .
Well, I don't feel like getting huge fines!
Ho finito di scrivere queste sciocchezze! Grazie per i tuoi consigli!
(I've finished typing this nonsense! Thank you for your tips!)
Your Michel-C.
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📝 CONSTRUCTION OF A CASE FOR DISPLAYING A SCALE MODEL SHIP
1 month ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hey Alessandro!
Can I order this from you with the dimensions?
Greetings from a hobbyist
Michel-C.
Can I order this from you with the dimensions?
Greetings from a hobbyist
Michel-C.
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📝 Frustrating tis absolutely Frustrating
1 month ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello everyone,
Yes, it's frustrating. I've even experienced this at our hobby shop. At the moment, the trend is towards fast cars and lorries of all kinds.
That's why I love this website even more! And when you meet like-minded people, just ask questions! If you don't ask, you won't get an answer.
😍😍😍
A big thank you to everyone who has helped me here! You can see it in the example of Ron and Roy!
Keep your chin up, yours sincerely
Michel-C.
Yes, it's frustrating. I've even experienced this at our hobby shop. At the moment, the trend is towards fast cars and lorries of all kinds.
That's why I love this website even more! And when you meet like-minded people, just ask questions! If you don't ask, you won't get an answer.
😍😍😍
A big thank you to everyone who has helped me here! You can see it in the example of Ron and Roy!
Keep your chin up, yours sincerely
Michel-C.
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📝 CONSTRUCTION OF A CASE FOR DISPLAYING A SCALE MODEL SHIP
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Well done and great job, Alessandro! I'm speechless.
Michel-C.
Well done and great job, Alessandro! I'm speechless.
Michel-C.
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📝 Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Good morning, fellow hobbyists,
My shipyard is still in holiday mode, but that will all change soon!
See you soon on the airwaves.
A bientôt, your
Michel-C
My shipyard is still in holiday mode, but that will all change soon!
See you soon on the airwaves.
A bientôt, your
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📝 Big question
2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hi Hermank,
78 years of life experience and I'm still learning!
Best wishes
Michel-C.
@HermanK
Age does not protect you from stupidity . . . so keep learning 🤣🤣🤣🤣
78 years of life experience and I'm still learning!
Best wishes
Michel-C.
@HermanK
Age does not protect you from stupidity . . . so keep learning 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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📝 RNLB Watson Class Lifeboat twin screw
2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello Ronald,
Could this have been something similar?
Michel-C.
Could this have been something similar?
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📝 Big question
2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hey guys!
Your confessions are really amazing! I must admit that I am in a similar situation.
On the one hand, my wife, who is 10 years younger than me, likes to travel in a camper van, and on the other hand, I like to ride my motorbike. And then there are the model boats...!
Like our member Murlough, my boats were stored in my son's attic. A hailstorm during the coronavirus pandemic had damaged the roof tiles, so I was asked to collect my two large military boxes.
Thank goodness for coronavirus and hail, otherwise I wouldn't have a winter hobby!
In my harbour, you can see my unfinished work, and I am sure that, like EdW, I need to get back to my workshop. And LewZ, like me, still has a lot to do...
My to-do list has gotten shorter, but it is still a bit too long. I would love to encourage my grandchildren or young people to take up this wonderful hobby, but time is changing their way of life too. It's a shame...
Nevertheless, I have set myself the goal of living to be 98 in good health, and God willing, I will certainly achieve this! The boats must be finished!
I honestly don't understand why people on this earth are at each other's throats... Look at us, they should be building model boats instead. Then the world would be a more peaceful place, but there are too many idiots!
Life is far too short, isn't it?
Your Michel-C.
Image: Gruffty Motorcycle
Your confessions are really amazing! I must admit that I am in a similar situation.
On the one hand, my wife, who is 10 years younger than me, likes to travel in a camper van, and on the other hand, I like to ride my motorbike. And then there are the model boats...!
Like our member Murlough, my boats were stored in my son's attic. A hailstorm during the coronavirus pandemic had damaged the roof tiles, so I was asked to collect my two large military boxes.
Thank goodness for coronavirus and hail, otherwise I wouldn't have a winter hobby!
In my harbour, you can see my unfinished work, and I am sure that, like EdW, I need to get back to my workshop. And LewZ, like me, still has a lot to do...
My to-do list has gotten shorter, but it is still a bit too long. I would love to encourage my grandchildren or young people to take up this wonderful hobby, but time is changing their way of life too. It's a shame...
Nevertheless, I have set myself the goal of living to be 98 in good health, and God willing, I will certainly achieve this! The boats must be finished!
I honestly don't understand why people on this earth are at each other's throats... Look at us, they should be building model boats instead. Then the world would be a more peaceful place, but there are too many idiots!
Life is far too short, isn't it?
Your Michel-C.
Image: Gruffty Motorcycle
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📝 Harbor Freight Tools
2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello Modellboats-Friends!
We in Switzerland have various specialty stores like Hornbach, Jumbo, Obi, etc.
Some are German companies, but some are Swiss.
Unfortunately, more and more model shops are disappearing and switching to online sales. It's a shame, but we can find tips and tricks here on this website! Luckily for us.
Your Michel-C.
We in Switzerland have various specialty stores like Hornbach, Jumbo, Obi, etc.
Some are German companies, but some are Swiss.
Unfortunately, more and more model shops are disappearing and switching to online sales. It's a shame, but we can find tips and tricks here on this website! Luckily for us.
Your Michel-C.
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2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hei all!
Joke for tomorrow:
When i was younger, i hated going to wedding.
i had the impression all my aunts and all grandmotherly women would come up to me,
hug me and say " Yoo`ll be the next one!" 🙈🙈🙈
But then they stopped with all that when I starded doing the sam with them at funerals!
Have a good time,
bb Michel-C.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Joke for tomorrow:
When i was younger, i hated going to wedding.
i had the impression all my aunts and all grandmotherly women would come up to me,
hug me and say " Yoo`ll be the next one!" 🙈🙈🙈
But then they stopped with all that when I starded doing the sam with them at funerals!
Have a good time,
bb Michel-C.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Yeep Ronald,
Good craftsmanship is still better than plastic parts. It's more work, but then again, as retirees, we have plenty of time! Yes, if you're impatient, you have to switch to 3D.
But with my wood laser, I can't get too carried away!
To each his own... right?
Good crafting,
Michel-C-
Good craftsmanship is still better than plastic parts. It's more work, but then again, as retirees, we have plenty of time! Yes, if you're impatient, you have to switch to 3D.
But with my wood laser, I can't get too carried away!
To each his own... right?
Good crafting,
Michel-C-
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2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hi Collie,
Beautiful model, congratulations!
Can you tell me how you solved the problem of steering the sails?
I'm very interested in any ideas . . .
Crafty greetings
Michel-C.
Beautiful model, congratulations!
Can you tell me how you solved the problem of steering the sails?
I'm very interested in any ideas . . .
Crafty greetings
Michel-C.
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2 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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@ PeterL3
Hello Peter,
There are certain foreign companies that no longer supply batteries, especially if they arrive by plane.
Greets Michel-C.
ps: I buy this from a swiss dealer
Hello Peter,
There are certain foreign companies that no longer supply batteries, especially if they arrive by plane.
Greets Michel-C.
ps: I buy this from a swiss dealer
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3 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Oh, thank you.
You're making me feel embarrassed.
Michel-C.
. . . . . . . 😌 Good thing you can't see how I've blushed slightly.
You're making me feel embarrassed.
Michel-C.
. . . . . . . 😌 Good thing you can't see how I've blushed slightly.
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3 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Bonjour mes amis!
After a long break, we continue with the jetty, minor improvements and many details.
See for yourself . .
Best regards, Michel-C.
Last pictures:
>> Hafenamt = harbour authority
>> Dry test in the laundry room
After a long break, we continue with the jetty, minor improvements and many details.
See for yourself . .
Best regards, Michel-C.
Last pictures:
>> Hafenamt = harbour authority
>> Dry test in the laundry room
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3 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello everyone,
Finally back home, a warm hello to all of you out there!
No sooner had I arrived home than I started drawing and laser cutting my vacation ideas.
Here is my latest scriber and marker for ship hulls.
If you can afford a metal scriber, that's fine. But here they are extremely expensive.
My comment made me smile, but that soon disappeared.
You can get something like this from the Chinese too, but I suspect that the quality of their wood isn't perfect, more like bamboo. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
See for yourselves...
You are the best with all your tips and ideas!
I would like to thank you for that...
Yours, Michel-C., full of enthusiasm
Finally back home, a warm hello to all of you out there!
No sooner had I arrived home than I started drawing and laser cutting my vacation ideas.
Here is my latest scriber and marker for ship hulls.
If you can afford a metal scriber, that's fine. But here they are extremely expensive.
My comment made me smile, but that soon disappeared.
You can get something like this from the Chinese too, but I suspect that the quality of their wood isn't perfect, more like bamboo. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
See for yourselves...
You are the best with all your tips and ideas!
I would like to thank you for that...
Yours, Michel-C., full of enthusiasm
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3 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hey guys!
A big thank you for all your contributions. They have been a real enrichment for me.
So I'm not the only one in this crazy world who had similar ideas, except that back then I just scribbled them down on paper. . . Amazing! 👍👍👍😊😊
Have a great day, everyone,
your Michel-C.
A big thank you for all your contributions. They have been a real enrichment for me.
So I'm not the only one in this crazy world who had similar ideas, except that back then I just scribbled them down on paper. . . Amazing! 👍👍👍😊😊
Have a great day, everyone,
your Michel-C.
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4 months ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Rear Admiral)
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Hello Friends!
I'm making slow progress, but giving up is not an option for me. The laser will have to do some work today.
I also had to overhaul some equipment.
As my late grandfather always told me: If you want to understand how the world works, start with the things you can repair yourself. (Today too?)
I just got his old lathe back into shape. He would certainly be proud that it is still being used!
So I have to keep lasering, despite our holiday, the founding day of Switzerland in 1291.
At that time, there were only small fishing boats, but no model boats... or were there? Just without remote controls and annoying iPhones!
During my last vacation, I left my cell phone and all my technical gadgets at home. What a relaxing 4-day trip!
Best wishes, Michel-C.
I'm making slow progress, but giving up is not an option for me. The laser will have to do some work today.
I also had to overhaul some equipment.
As my late grandfather always told me: If you want to understand how the world works, start with the things you can repair yourself. (Today too?)
I just got his old lathe back into shape. He would certainly be proud that it is still being used!
So I have to keep lasering, despite our holiday, the founding day of Switzerland in 1291.
At that time, there were only small fishing boats, but no model boats... or were there? Just without remote controls and annoying iPhones!
During my last vacation, I left my cell phone and all my technical gadgets at home. What a relaxing 4-day trip!
Best wishes, Michel-C.
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