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💬 Re: First sail
14 days ago by Mike Stoney (
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Hei Ron!!
Thanks for the great tip with the video!!!
Greetings
Michel-Cl.
Thanks for the great tip with the video!!!
Greetings
Michel-Cl.
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📝 Thanksgiving
14 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Likewise Dave, enjoy the day!
Greetings
Michel-Claude
Greetings
Michel-Claude
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📝 Model Boats & Thanksgiving
14 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Lew,
As a Swiss Confederate I have wondered several times where your harvest festival called Thankgiving comes from.
Thanks to Google and Wikipedia. . .for all who did not know . . Here the origin:
It is believed that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1541 by Spanish colonists together with members of the Caddo tribe in May of that year. The latter used the feast to give thanks for the food they found, since newcomers often did not know what to eat when they arrived.
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As for the ship models, I'm right there with you! And what I have already received for great tips . .excellent! Thanks again to all who helped me with your tips really.
Thank you, really super page and super people!
Hobbyist greetings from central Switzerland
Michel-Claude
As a Swiss Confederate I have wondered several times where your harvest festival called Thankgiving comes from.
Thanks to Google and Wikipedia. . .for all who did not know . . Here the origin:
It is believed that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1541 by Spanish colonists together with members of the Caddo tribe in May of that year. The latter used the feast to give thanks for the food they found, since newcomers often did not know what to eat when they arrived.
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As for the ship models, I'm right there with you! And what I have already received for great tips . .excellent! Thanks again to all who helped me with your tips really.
Thank you, really super page and super people!
Hobbyist greetings from central Switzerland
Michel-Claude
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📝 re vintage model workshop
22 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Peejay!
beautiful model !!!
Greetings Michel-Cl.
beautiful model !!!
Greetings Michel-Cl.
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📝 when a boat not a boat
29 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Lindemann 06!
It is always good as a modeler to have and maintain good contacts with divers. . . . . sometime you are glad about it ! 😎
Greetings
Michel-Claude
It is always good as a modeler to have and maintain good contacts with divers. . . . . sometime you are glad about it ! 😎
Greetings
Michel-Claude
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📝 Moving on
1 month ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Rick,
I gave the house to the children and now I work in the smallest of spaces. The start was tough but you get used to the circumstances.
I can only guess why it is so bad for you and I can only give you one thing on the way:
Cheer up and don't let it get you down. Keep writing your comments, help us with your knowledge. We need people like you!
Hobbyist greetings from Switzerland
Michel-Claude
I gave the house to the children and now I work in the smallest of spaces. The start was tough but you get used to the circumstances.
I can only guess why it is so bad for you and I can only give you one thing on the way:
Cheer up and don't let it get you down. Keep writing your comments, help us with your knowledge. We need people like you!
Hobbyist greetings from Switzerland
Michel-Claude
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📝 Boat Show
1 month ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hellou "Redpopman"!
Good tip if we come to your beautiful island in 2023. .
with left-hand traffic. . . that will be found!
I also got smart in Google Maps, let's see what we will find here! How are the winds there? sailing ok?
Hobbyist greetings from Switzerland,
Michel Claude
Good tip if we come to your beautiful island in 2023. .
with left-hand traffic. . . that will be found!
I also got smart in Google Maps, let's see what we will find here! How are the winds there? sailing ok?
Hobbyist greetings from Switzerland,
Michel Claude
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💬 Re: Epoxying the hull
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Wow!!! Perfect job, Graham!
My respect! 👍👍👍
Greetings Michel-Cl.!!
My respect! 👍👍👍
Greetings Michel-Cl.!!
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💬 Re: Madison Belle
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Lew,
Yes, I know what you mean by that.
I thought of that too! It is clear that with such a "flat" hull, the cross wind can overturn the punt. But here, too, I intend to attach a keel to which I can attach one as needed. brings some resistance with it, but what the heck! Safety first!👍
cool windy greetings 🤣🤣🤣
Michel-Claude
Yes, I know what you mean by that.
I thought of that too! It is clear that with such a "flat" hull, the cross wind can overturn the punt. But here, too, I intend to attach a keel to which I can attach one as needed. brings some resistance with it, but what the heck! Safety first!👍
cool windy greetings 🤣🤣🤣
Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Madison Belle
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello John,
At the moment I am also restoring a stern wheel steamer wreck. First I really wanted to throw everything down and destroy it, but my pride doesn't allow it.
Let's see what's happening with you. .
Greetings Michel-Claude
PS: It has really suffered from being stored, parts have broken off, are brittle etc, etc. . .😭 But what a 3D printer can do makes my heart beat faster. . . . See tail wheel pattern
At the moment I am also restoring a stern wheel steamer wreck. First I really wanted to throw everything down and destroy it, but my pride doesn't allow it.
Let's see what's happening with you. .
Greetings Michel-Claude
PS: It has really suffered from being stored, parts have broken off, are brittle etc, etc. . .😭 But what a 3D printer can do makes my heart beat faster. . . . See tail wheel pattern
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📝 Misissippi Sternwheeler
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Tom,
You are the best, 1000 thanks
Greetings, Michel-Cl.
You are the best, 1000 thanks
Greetings, Michel-Cl.
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📝 Oldies
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Thanks Roy!
Swiss hobbyist greetings
Michel-Cl.
Swiss hobbyist greetings
Michel-Cl.
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📝 Oldies
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Roy,
As we are coming to visit you in the UK next year with the motorhome, I would be happy with an exact address. It's always nice to see oldies like this.
Thank you in advance.
Greetings Michel Claude
PS:Hope all is right with the world again. . . 🙄
As we are coming to visit you in the UK next year with the motorhome, I would be happy with an exact address. It's always nice to see oldies like this.
Thank you in advance.
Greetings Michel Claude
PS:Hope all is right with the world again. . . 🙄
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📝 Misissippi Sternwheeler
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Oh! Thanks Tom for your link. 👍👍👍
I have to wait until the admin unlocks me. I have time!
Greetings Michel-Cl.
I have to wait until the admin unlocks me. I have time!
Greetings Michel-Cl.
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📝 Misissippi Sternwheeler
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello everybody!
Now I have the better version of one of the 4 wheel spokes of the rear wheel. . . But I've already found improvements, such as instead of "printing" rivets, I'll put holes and replace them with real little rivets. . Just details!
I still really have to go to the land of Freecads-CAD. . but as I said before: you never stop learning, even in old age you learn to get older . . . . 😊😊😊
Best regards
Michel-Cl.
PS:At the moment I am in quarantine due to Covid. . Shit! 🤕🤕🤕
Now I have the better version of one of the 4 wheel spokes of the rear wheel. . . But I've already found improvements, such as instead of "printing" rivets, I'll put holes and replace them with real little rivets. . Just details!
I still really have to go to the land of Freecads-CAD. . but as I said before: you never stop learning, even in old age you learn to get older . . . . 😊😊😊
Best regards
Michel-Cl.
PS:At the moment I am in quarantine due to Covid. . Shit! 🤕🤕🤕
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📝 Chinese model parts supplers
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello everyone!
It's like that everywhere! Here in Switzerland, a customs surcharge is added to the purchase price, which is really cheeky!
That's why I usually combine shopping in Germany / France or Italy with a motorcycle trip lasting several days. Most of the time the weather is right too. . .that's how it is done! All facts, your posts are correct!
Wait and see, at some point the tables will turn and national specialists will be in demand again, even if the price is a little higher.
Look positively ahead, hobbyist greetings your Michel-Claude
👍😎👍😊
PS: 3D printers are already cheap. But please buy middle class here as well and if someone can teach me what these devices are about, report it! Personal experiences are wanted here and really welcome!
It's like that everywhere! Here in Switzerland, a customs surcharge is added to the purchase price, which is really cheeky!
That's why I usually combine shopping in Germany / France or Italy with a motorcycle trip lasting several days. Most of the time the weather is right too. . .that's how it is done! All facts, your posts are correct!
Wait and see, at some point the tables will turn and national specialists will be in demand again, even if the price is a little higher.
Look positively ahead, hobbyist greetings your Michel-Claude
👍😎👍😊
PS: 3D printers are already cheap. But please buy middle class here as well and if someone can teach me what these devices are about, report it! Personal experiences are wanted here and really welcome!
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📝 Misissippi Sternwheeler
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello Dave,
It's a quarter to three in your area, we're going to bed in about 1 hour! (21.45)
Well, as far as the rear wheel is concerned, I'll be happy to continue reporting, but I also have to rely on my buddy in the club! But I promise to keep you and anyone else interested informed. I myself have drawn 2D (laser cut) up to now, but am learning 3D. Let's see how fast my brain learns this stuff!
But please give me some time, because in between I also have two repair jobs on other ships that have priority. . .
Best regards
Michel-Cl.
It's a quarter to three in your area, we're going to bed in about 1 hour! (21.45)
Well, as far as the rear wheel is concerned, I'll be happy to continue reporting, but I also have to rely on my buddy in the club! But I promise to keep you and anyone else interested informed. I myself have drawn 2D (laser cut) up to now, but am learning 3D. Let's see how fast my brain learns this stuff!
But please give me some time, because in between I also have two repair jobs on other ships that have priority. . .
Best regards
Michel-Cl.
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📝 Misissippi Sternwheeler
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📝 Misissippi Sternwheeler
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello everyone!
Can someone give me a link or help from experience where the position lights are located on the Mississippi Sternwheeler. . .
Just couldn't find it. .🙈🙈🙈
hobbyist greetings
Michel-Claude
Can someone give me a link or help from experience where the position lights are located on the Mississippi Sternwheeler. . .
Just couldn't find it. .🙈🙈🙈
hobbyist greetings
Michel-Claude
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📝 D class Dog Boat
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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Hello you two,
I wish you a speedy recovery and recreation!
keep your ears stiff, dear craft brothers
a speedy recovery from switzerland, your Michel-Claude
Ps my english is not perfect but i hope you understand my meaning
😊😊😊👍👍👍
I wish you a speedy recovery and recreation!
keep your ears stiff, dear craft brothers
a speedy recovery from switzerland, your Michel-Claude
Ps my english is not perfect but i hope you understand my meaning
😊😊😊👍👍👍
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💬 Re: Creole Queen Sternwheeler
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Warrant Officer)
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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
4 months 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
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📝 3. Old Commodore / Graupner
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💬 Re: Creole Queen Sternwheeler
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 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
6 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
6 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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