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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Bluebird k-7
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    @Jbkiwi
    We simply called them โ€œair howlersโ€ when they were still actively flying around our young heads. . ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Bb Michel-C.

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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ

    What a trick question! For me, the pub โ€˜zum Ankerโ€™ is the best anchor! Everyone stays there for a Long while . . . .
    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Bb Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ Lovely morning for a sail....
    26 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hey Captain "Nick the Steam"!!
    Beautiful model! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    And the sound of the steamer . . .unique! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
    Thanks for your video!
    Greetings Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    27 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello all!
    I just couldn't resist and laser-cut the bell holder. Let's see what you think! ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ
    Pure fantasy . . . . . .
    See you again soon!
    Michel-C

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    30 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    At last!
    Our 3D club specialist has conjured up 2 sample bells for me!
    Now I just have to create the bell block . . . .
    But first we're off, we're on the road!
    See you again soon . . .
    Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ For our cozy a little Humor
    30 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello all!!
    I got two tablets from my children, in German of course . . .
    The first plaque:
    If dad can't fix it, then we're screwed!
    The second one:
    Grandad's service, open 24 hours, free of charge
    Repairs?
    Just call Grandad!!!
    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Cool, right?
    Michel-C. alias Grandpa Mike

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: The aktive Ships
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello Herman,
    I know the problem of today's electronic age.
    All my guests who come to me/us know that there is a basket on a piece of furniture at the entrance. For better or worse, you have to put your mobile phone (or iPad for the big kids) in there.
    My respect for the guest,
    . . . . I take my time for him without outside interference!
    My way of life and being there for friends. If you don't respect it, you don't get coffee . . .
    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    Your Michel-C.
    Ps: In the club, the mobile phones must be placed on top of each other in a cross shape in the centre of the table.
    Anyone who removes their mobile phone during a call pays a table round! Actuary Michel-C. has introduced this.
    You know him! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    ๐Ÿ“ For our cozy a little Humor
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Seen yesterday . . ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Bb Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: The aktive Ships
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello all!
    Last Sunday I surprised my youngest grandchildren with boating on our pond. They were totally happy because they each had their own boat with their own transmitter.
    A few months ago, I bought some transmitters with receivers very cheaply from a modelling shop that had closed due to age and had no successor.
    You can have a bit of luck, can't you?
    These two boats now each have their own remote control. The others will follow.

    Bb Michel-C.

    PS: what a fuss about a grass snake! ! ! Just Children . . .๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Oh my word what have I roped myself into!!??!
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello everyone, hello Cash!
    Wow, we have some really great posts here!
    Soon some members of this homepage will become real authors! Yes, and luckily we have no duties on these great contributions!
    One day, one of you will surely write a book here with the title:
    My crafting stories!
    You all are just great, I can't say that often enough.

    Your Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello Roy!!!
    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ!

    I'm a real man of the Swiss mountains!
    and I speak the cool Swiss German!

    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ!
    Best hobbyist greetings,
    Michel-C.

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    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Watch again, I've had enough and my English is bad too . . .
    I'd rather tinker than get annoyed . .

    Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Once again an anti landlubber question. . . . ๐Ÿค•

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 2. Reine des Vents
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello folks,
    Last year I wanted to renew and improve the average of the sail steering, but my wife made a big request to me: I should finish the Mississippi stern wheel steamer first. I had so many construction sites on it and it had to be ready for the christening on 25.04.25.
    It was really crazy, but we managed it. (M & D shipyard)
    Now I have my dusty girl back on the dockyard table and tomorrow I'll start in stages to finally activate the Reine des Vents.

    Unfortunately, my wife's accident has put a stop to all the travelling I wanted to do and we are now enjoying some quieter time at home. Yes, and I'm allowed to continue working from time to time between the walks recommended by the doctor. also ok . . .

    Greetings from Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Port Area
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello everyone
    The Sunday before last (27.04.25) we had our annual opening cruise with the christening of new model ships.
    My friend Otto and I put up our test harbor.
    The response was perfect, now there are five of us and we are expanding the model harbor. .
    The fishing nets, crates, barrels and other things are missing. The start is in full swing!
    let us surprise you!
    Happy tinkering on my part!
    Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Construction report "Pilot Cutter Britannia" 1 : 24
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hey Wolle!!
    For heaven's sake! Don't forget your bride!!!
    Or will she join in like my wife?
    โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
    Have fun filing!!!
    Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hey Alessandro,
    Shall I be honest? Then a great yes!
    I've already done this at our pond . . . and it is really deep in places.
    โ€œRope of shameโ€ is simply an awesome name!
    I will officially announce this in our club! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Your Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Aha JumpUgly!
    What do I see at the stern? Is that a lifeline?

    Bb Michel-C.

    >> Rope of shame? I see it differently! It's only in the test phase!
    But I like the name! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello Alessandro!
    We Swiss pile dwellers and landlubbers prefer to build rafts and dugouts. We prefer to leave specialties of this kind to experts like you!
    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Best wishes Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    oh my gosh!
    Sorry, but now I no longer understand your technical English . . .
    For us it means: I only understand โ€œBahnhofโ€! ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ
    . . . or a book with seven seals . . .
    I have simply guessed . . .hurray!!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Ciao, Michel-C.

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    ๐Ÿ“ Can Anyone ID this one for me?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello and good morning Dave!
    I think it resembles my ship's corpse in the cellar
    Yes, then we have the same pleasure together! Good tinkering!
    Greetings from sunny Switzerland
    Michel-C.
    Ps: I have plans for you as a pdf if you wish . . .



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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Now it goes on with
    - Rebuild rudder
    - Bell frame with bell missing
    - and the most important : the noises!!!
    Let us surprise you, but now our shipyard is taking a short vacation . .
    bb Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello everyone!
    The baptism took place Sunday, my Dolores was baptized and passed several tests beforehand. now she is ready for the water! Yeah!
    My wife is my assistant, four hands are better! See for yourself.
    But don't think everything is ok ... According to the plans, the rudder is much too small in my opinion.
    I still have to think about it, but otherwise the additional side pumps help me when turning.
    Now I realize that these steamers were difficult to steer, considering that around 570 boats sank in collisions, over 160 burned, even worse over 200 exploded!!!
    If I had known this, I would not have taken up this offer from back then. everyone has a bird in their own way, I just have two of them!!! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    Your Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    . . . And here is the landing stage . .
    Bb M-C.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello Friends,
    The second last detail goes into the final phase. See for yourself . . .
    ๐Ÿ˜›๐Ÿ˜›๐Ÿ˜›
    Greetings Michel-C.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hello everyone!
    I've really come a long way, just a few more details that I can do in this weather.
    It's raining at impossible times here too!
    Our kiosk operator is waiting impatiently for the first guests. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ
    ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Wait for better weather, then you can watch on the video my wife is shooting . .
    Tonight the electronics test, then it's time to get serious!
    I'm already as excited as a boy on his first day at school!
    Cool greetings
    Michel-C.

    @ Alessandro
    Let us surprise you soon regarding lifeboats

    ๐Ÿ“ Is tomorrow a day to celebrate or NOT??
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    Hey D-P!
    My wife says: this is a big joke!
    My answer: Honey, this is reality now, realise it at last!
    ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Bb Michel-C.
    Ps: Thank you, D-P, you made us laugh!

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    It was the Mesaba after all!
    ๐Ÿ‘Ž
    M-C.

    ๐Ÿ“ Where is Chuck
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Commodore)
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    People, the world is out of joint . . .
    Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring.
    As a pensioner, you still have the opportunity to hide away in the craft room.
    Which is also a possibility . . .you can cycle out into the countryside and have a picnic with your wife . . .if the weather is ok.
    Otherwise, move your picnic into the parlour!
    There are so many possibilities, you just have to find them!
    Bb Michel-C.



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