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The aktive Ships
These are my active ships at the moment.
There are always repairs to be done, but it's always amazing to see these models on the water.
Michel-C.
PS: Ps: Every new model is additionally integrated here
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4. Fishing boat "Aline"
I rescue this boat from disposal. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the condition at that time, but I assume it was a "Bristol Bay".
After I had spruced up the fuselage with original paint, I turned my attention to the detail and electronics.
Step by step . . . .
Now I am waiting for my laser parts, which I commissioned someone to do.
I myself have been waiting for a month for the delivery of my small laser cutter.
Here are a few photos of the current state of my fantasy cutter
Hobbyist greetings
Michel-Claude
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1 year ago
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3. Old Commodore / Graupner
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
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2 years ago
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5. Old Stern wheel steamer
A little more in my workshop
I received this boat as a gift from an estate, with the condition that it be reactivated and made navigable. Pooh. . .
Mister Chance brought light into the dark. It's the "Chaperon" from the factory Engel.
Let's see if I get details and plans, because I didn't get anything except the paddle steamer. .
But first bring my other boats back to life! Folks, there's a lot of work waiting for me.
The condition is not exactly good, plastic parts everywhere. . wait, because there will be construction here again.
A poet once said that ideas and thoughts are free. . .
Bye for now!
Your Michel-Claude
Addition 19.01.2023
While I am working on the cutter, I need the gluing and paint drying times for the gathering and drawing of the individual parts needed here.
Greets M-Cl
Mike Stoney
2 years ago
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Huntsman 31
Now a kit, but soon a reality.
But first whip up all existing ship corpses is my motto, right?
Huntsman needs a lot of love and patience. . .
PS:Last photo. . . this is what this boat will look like. . .a long way to get there, because first the other two are awakened from their slumber. . .
Mike Stoney
2 years ago
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My transport helper
Hi all!!
Today I gathered the material together. . The only thing missing now is the screws, nuts and washers . . . on monday I go to the shopping center with the shopping list
I was able to have the sheets made by my former company. So see you on Monday. .
Greetings Michel-Claude
Mike Stoney
3 years ago
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Graupner Bussard
Name St Raphael
had a accident and was sunk! . . . caused by another stupid driver
Waiting for his new watering, Winter is long, skiing is not my thing!
Data and pictures will follow . . .
Mike Stoney
3 years ago
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Graupner Optimist
Old sailing ship, guarded before disposal (built in the year 1980)
Data and pictures will follow . . . Please be patient, thanks.
Mike Stoney
3 years ago
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1. Sylvie (ex Lotse / Graupner)
A pilot ship built by Graupner in 1987 and brought to life again this year!
Picture nr. 4 is the original from Graupner. I rebuilt my boat a bit, it was too simple for me,
with stand and headlights that can be switched on and off.
Data and pictures will follow . . .
Greets Mike
PS: The second last picture is actually the original from Graupner. So you can see what I have changed. My boats shouldn't be 0/815 models.
Mike Stoney
3 years ago
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2. Reine des Vents
A sailor built in 1988 and brought back to life this year!
Special: Drive and Motor Type = Wind!
A few pictures / information about the sail controls . . .
Had to resort to simple things!
First the sail winch. It is a Hitec type HS-785HB with
karbonite gears and ball bearing
6V / Speed 1.38 Sec 360ยฐ / Torque 13.2kg (183.3oz.in)
Who doesn't know the yoyo for admission tickets? Exactly created for easy tensioning of the sailing line.
But how did I build the guide of the rope? With spools of thread from my wife's sewing machine!
She wasn't thrilled. . . I bought her new ones for the sake of peace of mind.
I got the scheme of the rope routing from a buddy, but I will revise the whole thing without using a yoyo. (Less pressure on the sailing servo)
There are still ideas to come, but I already have an idea box
Instead of the yoyo, a closed rope ring should be connected directly to the sail winch. The tension should be ensured by a lateral spring. A scheme of my idea follows so that everyone understands me, or my English typing!
Take a look at the photos. Questions are gladly answered
Other Data and pictures will follow . . . Please be patient, thanks.
Mike Stoney
3 years ago
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Old electronics pieces
People!!!
What I found in a dusty box . . .
Viessmann still exists, but the homepage of the other part of LE-Elektronik leaves much to be desired.
Does anyone from Germany know anything about it?
For any input in advance : Thanks!
Hobbyist greetings Michel-C.
Mike Stoney
6 months ago
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Plywood wanted
Hello all,
Here in Switzerland it is really difficult to get plywood 2mm and 2,5mm, forgotten with 1,0mm thickness.
I will have to look around in France and Germany on the next tour with the motorhome. . .
How does it look for you, dear model boat builders???
Greetings from Switzerland, Michel-Cl.
Mike Stoney
9 months ago
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Meyer Shipyards Papenburg
Hello together,
From a round trip back and a visit to the Meyer shipyards I almost dislocated my jaw in amazement !
I will post some photos soon. .
Your Michel-Cl.
Homepage: https://www.meyerwerft.de/en/company/index.jsp
ps: are still on the road, just had some wifi
Mike Stoney
10 months ago
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ABS hull treatments
Hello everyone,
Now the time has come, because I am looking for ideas how I could strengthen my ABS hulls as well as possible.
The last time I worked on my ships was in 1989 and since then a lot has changed in terms of the treatment of the hulls
My question:
What would you do first?
Removing the old paint is clear, but then with 2 component resin and mats or just with Etze-Kote in several layers?
These are the first questions an apprentice might ask. .
The rest will follow later
Greetings from a landlubber
Michel-Claude
Mike Stoney
2 years ago
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๐ Question of the Day?
2 days ago by
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Sheer?
No comment.
Michel-C.
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๐ I miss Graupner!!! And Robbe too.
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Hi all,
Unfortunately, the demise of model shops is unstoppable.
Here in Switzerland, you can only count these good model shops on one hand . .
Apart from the Internet.
The new technologies are in the hands of our successor hobbyists and young people. Tiktok and everything else is now their world. What a pity . . .
So what???
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 3. Old Commodore / Graupner
2 days ago by
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Hi all,
The same applies to this boat.
On 28 April this year we have our baptisms at the club.
"Michelle" will also be christened on this Sunday.
The godmother for this boat is my youngest daughter Michelle. I have named it after her. She asked me to do this, because her siblings already have a boat named after her.
Greetings Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 4. Fishing boat "Aline"
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Hi all,
On 28 April this year we have our baptisms at the club.
"Aline" will be baptised on this Sunday. We are hoping for great weather.
Keep your fingers crossed!
By the way, my granddaughter Aline is the godmother. I named this boat after her, this is her favourite boat.
Greetings Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
3 days ago by
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Hi Alessandro,
I would be happy to give you the engine data briefly.
As I work with 12V and 6V, I decided to test both types.
With a 35 rpm gearbox made of steel and approx. 400 mNm, this should be sufficient, as the resistance is low due to the lubricated guide bushes made of MS
As I will be helping my grandson to build a similar boat later on, I have therefore snapped up a pair of motors each.
Certainly one of the same voltage as a replacement for me.
Enclosed are approximate details of the drive, experiment with a toothed belt in the engine block unit.
Greetings Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
3 days ago by
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Good evening everyone,
Tomorrow we will be working again, my shipyard employee has promised to paint more details. I'm doing the wiring myself, from top to bottom.
The wheelhouse, 2nd and 1st upper decks are illuminated. Tomorrow the deck and all the electronics except for the drive unit will be installed and wired. A relay will be connected in between for all the lights, as we will be sailing around in the evening until it gets dark.
The motor and gearbox have already been dispatched. It's good to have friends in Germany. . . And also here on this homepage!
My best goodnight wishes to you all, ๐ด๐ด๐ด
Michel-C.
Ps: Before you ask about the blue light in the wheelhouse, it's the on-board computer with Windows 11.
A Fantasy ship or what shall I call it?
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
4 days ago by
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Thank you all for your tricks and tips!
Now I just have to find where I can order here in Switzerland. e.g. German companies no longer deliver to Switzerland, others charge unreasonable transport costs. .
As we are visiting friends in Frankfurt, I have passed on my wish to him. Let me be surprised!
At the moment, preparatory work is underway, such as adjusting and grinding laser parts, painting parts, finalising electronics, etc etc.
But who am I telling! You know how it is when you get stuck on a part and have to look for a replacement. . .
You certainly don't get bored.
Enjoy the weekend, yours
Michel-C.
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๐ Wordle of the Day?
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Sacred straw bag!!!
In three again! Slowly but surely getting better!
Happy,
M-C.
>>> Tinkering weather, it's snowing ! April Fool's Day! ๐๐๐
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๐ Wordle of the Day?
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Thanks for your encouragement Cashrc!
Made it in 3 without a โclueโ! ๐
Greetings Michel-C.
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๐ Wordle of the Day?
7 days ago by
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Bravo Cashrc
Tztztz . . . for me in 4! ๐ตโ๐ซ๐ตโ๐ซ
From today I try to solve English crossword puzzles . .
Maybe I have a chance to solve the puzzle without a clue! ๐คฃ๐คฃ
โBastelgrรผsse aus der Schweizโ
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
7 days ago by
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Thank you modelling friends!
Thank you RR,
You are all awesome! In the meantime I have received an important detail from the manufacturer Engler (D) of the Chaperon: 42 Rpm has their drive which is no longer produced. ๐ณ๐๐
So now the search in Switzerland begins . . Gogogo!
I'll let you know as soon as I've found something! Then I will have to adapt the bracket, which will again involve lasers.
Thanks again guys, you are super cool! ๐๐๐
Ciao Michel-C.
Ps: Dumas motor. . That's it! Thanks Peejay!
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
8 days ago by
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Hi Alessandro,
Thanks for your Tip!
Despite rescue attempts, the planetary gearbox can no longer be repaired as I wrote to Tomarack.
Despite using special grease, I was unable to reduce the noise. But I have seen that he used motors with 150 rpm for his paddle steamer.
Waiting and drinking tea . . . ๐๐
See you later, Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: (Tug Boat) Lulonga quarterwheeler
8 days ago by
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Hi Tomarack,
I really have problems with the drive of my Mississippi sternwheeler. Despite rescue attempts, the planetary gearbox can no longer be repaired.
Can you help me further? How did you create the drive for this boat?
Can you also tell me where you found such a low-speed engine?
Questions upon questions. . . Please send me photos if you are ok with it?
Hobbyist greetings
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
9 days ago by
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Here is the noisy part!
The drive is designed so that it can be completely dismantled for repairs.
This also applies later to the paddle wheel and its drive.
Try using special grease from the coffee machine . .
Otherwise, completely reconsider. ๐ซข๐ฅน๐ตโ๐ซ
Next post coming as soon as success is in sight. ๐ค
We read each other . . . .
Michel-C.
Had to steal the one photo, goes well with this "open question"! ๐๐๐
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
9 days ago by
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Thank you Alessandro for your help!
I will take the so-called planetary gearbox completely apart again.
That is the real "noisemaker". I will take photos and then add them to this text.
My guess: The whole thing has become brittle due to age and some of the gears are now round gears! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Either I get rid of the noise or I will rethink the drive and design it differently. That's the spice of modelling, isn't it? I also have a "co-worker" who sometimes comes up with cool ideas using simple female logic.
My motto is the following:
There are no problems, just unanswered questions.
In my 45 years of marriage, this has worked extremely well right from the start!
See you later . .
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
9 days ago by
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Guys, I need your help!
My gearbox has given up the ghost, as with us older people, sometimes a tooth flies out, so also with this intermediate gearbox . . Plastic rubbish.
Do any of you have experience with paddle wheel drives? Any tips would be appreciated . . .
Michel-C.
Ps: Had presented the unit 4 months ago
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
11 days ago by
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Hello everyone!
Railing lasering announced, other reinforcements, additional lifeboat etc. etc.
Was looking for a u-profile for my railing handrail . .
Really difficult, but Dr Zufall gave me an idea:
Never throw away an umbrella, take it apart! The cross struts are awesome . .
Any more questions? Looks good, doesn't it? Bending will probably be the
biggest challenge. . .
Hobbyist Greetings
Michel-C.
Ps: Never installed so many recycled parts before!
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๐ Question of the Day?
14 days ago by
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Hรค? Irons???
So what the heck!
Bonne journรฉe!
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: Floorboards
21 days ago by
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Hello Graham,
That's awesome . . . all handmade! Bravo!
I would have made all this with a laser cutter.
Hats off to you!
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: Mini Submarine
21 days ago by
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Oops!
Doug, I suspect the thing is already submerged . . but will it come back up . .???
I have my doubts . . . ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
Michel-C.
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๐ Wordle of the Day?
23 days ago by
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Hoppla!
Yet another English term I could never guess! ๐๐๐
Greets Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
26 days ago by
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Evening everyone!
While the small parts are drying, I've got the electronics ready to continue working on the wiring. Slowly but surely I see light at the end of the tunnel . .
I also test the paddle wheel before it gets its colour . . One step at a time . .until something goes wrong again like yesterday. Then it's a step backwards, but I'm used to that with this model!
Good night and tomorrow is another day . . ๐ด๐ด๐ด
Michel-C.
Ps: Fortunately, the hull has enough space and this at 140cm.(55inch)
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
27 days ago by
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Hello all,
Yesterday I had 2 "left hands".
But apparently the predecessor had used the wrong glue. . .๐
Now I will screw it together, which is advantageous for repairs.
Everything has its purpose and its advantages, doesn't it?
I am always amazed at the new construction sites that open up! ๐ซข๐ค๐
Michel-C.
Ps: Before . . After. . ๐๐๐
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๐ Wordle of the Day?
27 days ago by
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Hey Rudy, (Ctsmbc)
Stay cool, with me always with "Clue" !
Take it easy!
Michel-C.
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๐ Wordle of the Day?
30 days ago by
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Holy moly and by golly!
If only I could speak better English!
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Michel-C.
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๐ Death of a member.
30 days ago by
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Dear Colin,
We mourn with you and your family.
We would like to convey our sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to you and wish you much strength in these difficult times.
Michel-C. & Doris
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
1 month ago by
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Hi everyone!
We used the time to paint during our somewhat miserable weather, my wife really wanted to paint the hull, I did the dinghy.
It's progressing slowly and I'm looking forward to installing the electronics.
A club colleague's 3D printer has produced my wall deck lamp, now it's time for my helper to do the finishing work.
Have a nice Sunday everyone,
Michel-C.
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๐ The games we play
1 month ago by
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Hello South Africa,
With the clubs the new blood is rather sparse as with the new technologies they tend to move to gaming and tiktok like sites . . A completely different world to the modellers.
But a meeting with like-minded people always brings back fond memories, which we often have in Switzerland.
Yes, and your question about voice commands . . I don't use AI myself, this control centre is in my head and passes the driving instructions on to my hands, which operate the remote control! That's how it works for us Grufftys!
Tinkering greetings
Michel-C.
PS : What is your first name or nickname?
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๐ฌ Re: Heringslogger "Wotan"
1 month ago by
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Hallo Wolle,
May I ask how far along you are with this ship? I'm sure you have a lot of work to do with it like I do with my Mississippi steamer!
๐๐๐คฃ๐คฃ
If you keep your head up, you win!
Good success!
Michel-C.
Ps: My hull looked similar to yours with several cracks. Of course mine has a simple shape, but the patch remains.
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๐ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
1 month ago by
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Hello everyone!
After the 2K coat, now the colour base coat. My wife, my painter, has everything under control! Now first a fine sanding and then 2 more coats of paint. If you ask me why matt black, you can find my answer here in the previous comments.
Then it's finally time to install the electronics! Yeah!
Best hobbyist greetings,
Michel-C.
Ps: If you don't have space, you take the space . . But always invite your wife to lunch first, then everything is possible without any problems! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
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