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📝 Hello again
22 days ago by Mike Stoney (
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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
26 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
30 days ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
1 month ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
2 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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....
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Danke für Deine Hilfe Doug!
Greets Michel-Claude
Greets Michel-Claude
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💬 Re: Fitting out
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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"
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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"
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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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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📝 Only in Canada, eh! Pity…
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hey Bombero,
Here the weather is really stormy, then rain again, then the sun comes out for a moment so that she can see where she can continue to spray us with water.
And if we're lucky, she'll shine again for half a day until the whole program starts all over again. .
Nothing with model sailors, crap!! 😐😐😐
Greats Michel-Claude
PS: I live in the center of Europe, in Switzerland, near Lucerne
Here the weather is really stormy, then rain again, then the sun comes out for a moment so that she can see where she can continue to spray us with water.
And if we're lucky, she'll shine again for half a day until the whole program starts all over again. .
Nothing with model sailors, crap!! 😐😐😐
Greats Michel-Claude
PS: I live in the center of Europe, in Switzerland, near Lucerne
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📝 Laser Cutting
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks for the link!
With best wishes
Michel Cl.
With best wishes
Michel Cl.
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📝 Engine high pitched hum
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Hillro!
I agree with you that the fine tuning is wrong. . . 👍👍👍
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Ti_tJ3lno
Regards Michel-Claude
I agree with you that the fine tuning is wrong. . . 👍👍👍
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Ti_tJ3lno
Regards Michel-Claude
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📝 Laser Cutting
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Derek!
Have searched in vain. . . can you give us the link?
Thank you!
Best regards,
Michel-Claude
Have searched in vain. . . can you give us the link?
Thank you!
Best regards,
Michel-Claude
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📝 Laser Cutting
3 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi redpmg!
Just wait a little longer and then there will be such devices for us model builders at normal prices. .
You're lucky to have something like this in the shop! At the moment these better devices are really expensive, unfortunately.
You're right to pass this on to a company that offers such work.
It is important to create clean DXF files or similar. this depresses the price of cutting.With basic laser cutters, your concerns about smoke and laser issues are correct. Don't skimp on these devices, the danger should not be underestimated if they are handled incorrectly.
Hobbyist greetings Michel-Claude
PS:A few samples from a company in my area that I needed for my sailboat
Just wait a little longer and then there will be such devices for us model builders at normal prices. .
You're lucky to have something like this in the shop! At the moment these better devices are really expensive, unfortunately.
You're right to pass this on to a company that offers such work.
It is important to create clean DXF files or similar. this depresses the price of cutting.With basic laser cutters, your concerns about smoke and laser issues are correct. Don't skimp on these devices, the danger should not be underestimated if they are handled incorrectly.
Hobbyist greetings Michel-Claude
PS:A few samples from a company in my area that I needed for my sailboat
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📝 Roxy.
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hello Colin,
It doesn't matter who you lose. . It's always a tough time and the gap that such a companion leaves behind is big. Unfortunately, that's life, especially when several things fall into place. In thoughts with you.
Hobbyists Michel-Cl.
It doesn't matter who you lose. . It's always a tough time and the gap that such a companion leaves behind is big. Unfortunately, that's life, especially when several things fall into place. In thoughts with you.
Hobbyists Michel-Cl.
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💬 Re: 30's Pond Boat
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Dave976!
I am happy to pass this on, I am allowed to do so because the Graupner company no longer exists.
I enclose the two main plans as a PDF, but without guarantee.For cutouts I have an DIN A3 printer which is sufficient to produce small details. (Din A3 = 11.7 x 16.5")
Have fun folks!
Greets Mike
PS:The size is for large format
DIN A0 (33.1 x 46.8")
or DIN A1 (23.4 x 33.1")
Designation and language is German
I am happy to pass this on, I am allowed to do so because the Graupner company no longer exists.
I enclose the two main plans as a PDF, but without guarantee.For cutouts I have an DIN A3 printer which is sufficient to produce small details. (Din A3 = 11.7 x 16.5")
Have fun folks!
Greets Mike
PS:The size is for large format
DIN A0 (33.1 x 46.8")
or DIN A1 (23.4 x 33.1")
Designation and language is German
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📝 Winter Sailing
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hello Graham,
😊😊😊😊😊
To you:
USB Rechargeable Electric Heated Shoes Insoles Sole Feet Warmer Remote Control!
Greets Michel-Cl.
PS: Our weather is gray in gray here! brrrrr
😊😊😊😊😊
To you:
USB Rechargeable Electric Heated Shoes Insoles Sole Feet Warmer Remote Control!
Greets Michel-Cl.
PS: Our weather is gray in gray here! brrrrr
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💬 Re: Little boat "Forelle"
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Grüezi Mitenander (Hello everybody)
So now I've started with the construction, but the first problems are already appearing. .
There's only one thing to do: roll up your sleeves!
Trying to work according to the plan, although my grandson disagrees, which makes me think about planking the boat like DuncanP . .
Greets Michel-Cl.
So now I've started with the construction, but the first problems are already appearing. .
There's only one thing to do: roll up your sleeves!
Trying to work according to the plan, although my grandson disagrees, which makes me think about planking the boat like DuncanP . .
Greets Michel-Cl.
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💬 Re: Riva Aquarama - extra bouyancy
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Grüezi Duncan, (Swiss German language for Hello) 😊
I like your idea so far, but I don't know how this material behaves if the hull is leaking. At the moment I am trying to build the Aeronaut Trout with my grandson. He himself would like us to set this up like your boat. The wooden parts are so stiff and small that you can hardly bend them into the right shape even with steam. .
The smaller the boat, the harder the processing of the hull. In addition, some parts are not correct, which makes the whole thing even more tricky! Poor grandson, I meant well! well . .
My next model will definitely be something similar to yours!
Greets from Switzerland
Michel-Claude
PS:the last picture is me when i lose patience!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I like your idea so far, but I don't know how this material behaves if the hull is leaking. At the moment I am trying to build the Aeronaut Trout with my grandson. He himself would like us to set this up like your boat. The wooden parts are so stiff and small that you can hardly bend them into the right shape even with steam. .
The smaller the boat, the harder the processing of the hull. In addition, some parts are not correct, which makes the whole thing even more tricky! Poor grandson, I meant well! well . .
My next model will definitely be something similar to yours!
Greets from Switzerland
Michel-Claude
PS:the last picture is me when i lose patience!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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💬 Re: 30's Pond Boat
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hello Firefite!
That's where I think I see Graupner's optimists. . look at my pictures in my harbour.
The torso looks similar to that of the Optimist. I had built it in 1977, but after the break in model making (my 4 children wanted baby houses, the other car garages) I packed them up well after years, but got them from the attic, but dusty. As a pensioner I now have time until my "departure". . (black humor) 👍😊
Greets Michel-Claude
ps: Do you need plans??
That's where I think I see Graupner's optimists. . look at my pictures in my harbour.
The torso looks similar to that of the Optimist. I had built it in 1977, but after the break in model making (my 4 children wanted baby houses, the other car garages) I packed them up well after years, but got them from the attic, but dusty. As a pensioner I now have time until my "departure". . (black humor) 👍😊
Greets Michel-Claude
ps: Do you need plans??
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📝 Birthday celebration for Neyrs Today
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hello Nerys!
Oh! someone's birthday???
Then I join the wishes that have already been granted, for my part.
Michel-Cl. and Doris from Central Switzerland, near Lucerne
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh! someone's birthday???
Then I join the wishes that have already been granted, for my part.
Michel-Cl. and Doris from Central Switzerland, near Lucerne
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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💬 Re: Mainsail Winch
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Andy!!
Do as I did this, using electrical industry tubing or a piece of an old walking stick!
So I made it impossible for the cord to get tangled.
Greetings Mike
PS: This is called recycling crafting!! especially when you steal parts from your wife's sewing box! Just don't do that. . . the consequences could be fatal! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. . . . 😔
Do as I did this, using electrical industry tubing or a piece of an old walking stick!
So I made it impossible for the cord to get tangled.
Greetings Mike
PS: This is called recycling crafting!! especially when you steal parts from your wife's sewing box! Just don't do that. . . the consequences could be fatal! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. . . . 😔
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📝 Water cooling
4 months ago by Mike Stoney ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hey Chris F
my next project in a year . . Huntsman 31!!
Greets Michel-Cl.
my next project in a year . . Huntsman 31!!
Greets Michel-Cl.
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