๐ Is this site running slow?
4 days ago by
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Hello Lew!
For heaven's sake, you're stressed! Hey!! We're retired, why the rush???
Your cosy Gruffty
Michel-C.
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๐ LesRo Javelin (2).
7 days ago by
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Hey Bob . . .
But honestly, you've taken on a tough job!
Hats off to you, keep up the good work! ๐๐๐
Michel-C.
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๐ Wood glues
7 days ago by
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Hello Westwind,
I am devastated that my English led me to confuse glue with varnish. Thank you, Ronald, for your friendly reminder.
๐๐ Go stand in the corner . . .ouuuuuu
Good tip, Ronald, about the glues!
Landlubber Michel-C.
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๐ Fiskebaten Trawler?
10 days ago by
๐จ๐ญ Mike Stoney (

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Hey Dave!
As a keen motorcyclist, cool trips are no problem for me! ๐๐๐
In June and July, my wife usually joins me on my camper van tours . . .
But exceptions prove the rule . .
We'll see how everything goes with your tour.
Michel-C.
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๐ Fiskebaten Trawler?
10 days ago by
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Hei Ian,
Melde es mir, komme auch hoch zum Treffen!!
Michel-C.
Hey Dave!
It would be amazing to meet two Swiss model boat builders.
I could test my school English right away...
Michel-C.
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๐ Dumas Products closing down!!!
12 days ago by
๐จ๐ญ Mike Stoney (

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Hello everyone,
Who's surprised? One shop after another is closing down.
Nowadays, with lasers and 3D printers, it's possible to make quite a lot yourself.
Do you remember which ones there were in Europe alone back then?
To mention the biggest ones:
Graupner, Robbe, Steingraeber, Mamoli, Lindberg and all the small unknown manufacturers...
Times are changing, most of them are now only on TikTok and other sickening platforms.
I feel sick when I think about the future of our youth.
What a shame, just a shame!
Your Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: Port Area
13 days ago by
๐จ๐ญ Mike Stoney (

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Hello Chug-alone, ๐
Further down, you mentioned that the water is clear. For us here, clear water looks different... see the pictures of Lake Lucerne near Lucerne, that's clear!
Unfortunately, our pond doesn't have a good inflow, which is why the water is a bit murky.
But we are in talks with the local council to do something about it.
And ChrisF, we don't have ducks, but rather grass snakes.
We even had one that rode along on a boat once! ๐๐๐๐
Your Michel-C.
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๐ Beamsville interior
13 days ago by
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Ronald,
Really good work, congratulations!
Michel-C.
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๐ Fiskebaten Trawler?
13 days ago by
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Hello and good Morning Jumpugly,
These are great photos of Ronald! Have you seen all the equipment? There are deckchairs too, which is starting to make me wonder . .
Is this a holiday ship or a place of work?
Questions upon questions from a landlubber. ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Michel-C.
Switzerlandtime am 05.35
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๐ Beamsville interior
14 days ago by
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Good Morning Ronald,
I have a question for you:
It looks to me like this is the hull of the Bugsier 3.
Is that right? It gave me the idea to convert it, because the whole structure is falling apart!
Good idea!
On the other hand, my assistant Hermank sent me the perfectly plans, which will certainly be very helpful!
Mmh, I need to think about it . . .
Your Michel-C.
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๐ Need help, I can't identify this beauty.
17 days ago by
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Looks like a conversion to me, but I already looked at something similar back then.
Michel-C.
OOPS Sorry is a Sunseeker!
| https://www.mare-me.de/maritim-dekorieren/schiffsmodelle/italienische-motorboote |
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๐ Sprite
17 days ago by
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Wow, Bob!
But tell me, what kind of clamp arsenal do you have? Crazy, I'm sure there are some you could lend me! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Keep it up, it's going to be great!
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: Port Area
17 days ago by
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Oh, oh, oh!!
Thanks! Thank you for your positive comments.
I still have to make some adjustments, for example, reworking the mounting brackets for the gangways and fitting the double gangway with bollards. (These are easier to stack)
I think it's closer to reality that way.
There's still a lot of work to be done, so let's get started!
The next report will follow soon, as I'm already laser cutting the replacement parts.
Everyone has ideas, but most of the time they fail because people don't believe in themselves. Just do it, and if it doesn't work out, there are colleagues and friends like you to help us! What are you waiting for? Chop chop chop! Go!
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๐ฌ Re: 3. Old Commodore / Graupner
17 days ago by
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๐ฌ Re: JUANITA STERN WHEELER
17 days ago by
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Chug!
Du bist der Hammer!! Gratuliere!
Bastlergruss Michel-C.
Oh, . . .Sorry!
Chug!
You're amazing!! Congratulations!
Best regards, Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: Port Area
18 days ago by
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Hello Chug-alone, LewZ and everyone else!
If I were to greet everyone by name, I wouldn't have any space left in my post for the actual comment...
Yes, Chug, what do you think is in the basement among the laser-cut parts? Exactly,
a lighthouse! But can you read minds? Really scary! Just like my wife . . . Unfortunately, it's impossible for me to keep a secret! She finds out everything!
Chug, you've seen right through me!
Now that the harbour is in the final stages of construction, the club members' comments and ideas are coming in.
And now to LewZ.
You see, the members are now contributing ideas. I kindly explain to those contributing ideas that I really appreciate this and would be happy to post their ideas on the harbour! But at the same time, I also ask them when they would like to submit their finished ideas. Delegating is now my code word! Do you notice anything, dear LewZ?
Good luck to everyone, until the next comment,
Your Central Swiss Master Tinkerer ๐๐๐
Michel-C.
PS:I'm sure you're wondering what Michel-C. stands for?
Michel-Claude-Franรงois, yes, my parents were crazy!
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๐ Model exhibition in Goes NL
18 days ago by
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Oh Hermank . . .
I completely underestimated the Dutch!
Really beautiful models! It encourages you to keep crafting...
Your Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: Port Area
18 days ago by
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Hello LewZ!
> Vielen herzlichen Dank! <
Do what I do: assign smaller tasks to your club mates or ask your loved ones for help.
I managed it, so you'll have no problem doing it too.
Get people involved, pass on work like a boss!
This is called delegating...
Your Michel-C.
(Sounds like the Spice Girls >> Mel C ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ . . except I'm actually male!)
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๐ฌ Re: Port Area
19 days ago by
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Good evening everyone,
We are proud to announce that the christening took place to the complete satisfaction of all involved!
I had to ask my friend to take off his cap! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
As you can see, a short prayer was said before the harbour was assembled.
Now we just need to make a few small changes and add some additional covers, as well as the obligatory flagpole with a beautiful Swiss flag!
At some point, films will be shot in the evening with the lighting, but it should be a little warmer and accompanied by bratwurst, bread, mustard and a beer.
Yours, Michel-C.
PS:My friend is such a cool bloke, he's up for anything. And . . . he's quite a bit older than me!
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๐ฌ Re: Port Area
19 days ago by
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Hello everyone,
It's 11 a.m. This afternoon is the day of reckoning!
I'll be back in touch this evening... or maybe not!
๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Michel-C.
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๐ OUR NEXT PROJECTS
20 days ago by
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Grรผezi Chug-alone!
(Grรผezi = Hello in swiss german)
Tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday) the harbor will be launched.
After that comes my second daughter's wedding.
I'll be happy to photograph all the bodies for you, but please wait until next week!
I may have to take the diving exam in case the harbor sinks . . .
See you next week . . . Ciao!
Michel-C.
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๐ OUR NEXT PROJECTS
21 days ago by
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Chug-alone!
now it's striking thirteen . . . . . . .
This is the last straw!! For heaven's sake!!
Don't overwork yourself!
. . . . . Enjoy your retirement!!
The shocked Michel-C.
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๐ RESTORING MODELS
22 days ago by
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Chug-alone!
You're kind of crazy, in a good way!
Right now, I'm still at that darn harbor . . it'll be launched next Tuesday . .
Maybe I'll become a diver! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
See you soon . .
Michel-C.
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๐ RESTORING MODELS
23 days ago by
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Hello Chug . . . ???
Something else besides your Juanita?
You really do have golden hands!!!
โChapeauโ
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: JUANITA STERN WHEELER
26 days ago by
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Hello Chugalone,
Goodness gracious! . . . you're really quick! Do you have that much snow, or does your wife help you?
You really have golden hands . .
But it's amazing how well this kit is prepared in its individual parts.
I'm looking forward to seeing the end product
Perfect youngster!!!
Gruffty Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: JUANITA STERN WHEELER
26 days ago by
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Hey Chug-alone!
Keep up the good work! Your approach is very interesting.
Michel-C.
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๐ฌ Re: JUANITA STERN WHEELER
27 days ago by
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Hey Chugalone!
I took your advice about relaxation therapy to heart.
And I did so before going to bed. I slept deeply and long, and kept my wife awake at night with my sawmill!!!
Your Michel-C.
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๐ Faulty Spektrum TX
1 month ago by
๐จ๐ญ Mike Stoney (

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Hi Eric,
Here is the link to the operating instructions.
I had similar problems and reset everything to factory settings. Then I used the boat that I need most often as my first boat.
Our club is aware of the problem, which is why everyone has a remote control for each boat. This means that someone else can ride along if you allow them to. In my case, it's my grandchildren who enjoy cruising around with Grandpa.
Hopefully, a few others will come forward with better answers.
Your Michel-C.
| https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/DX6i-Manual_EN.pdf |
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๐ Prostates! Get a blood test.
1 month ago by
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Hello All,
Better once too many than once too few, that was what my doctor said.
I had this operation 14 years ago and I am still doing very well today. At a certain age, you just become more cautious.
I wish you all good health and a long life so that we can enjoy your new model boats.
Think positively and keep the sun in your heart!
Yours freshwater sailor and landlubber
Michel-C.
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๐ The tools/equipment of the ship modeler.
1 month ago by
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Good morning, everyone!
It's amazing what machines you all have! But I have to say that a laser device is simply the best thing for me, and I can really put it to good use.
There is one prerequisite for this:
You have to be able to work with CAD. I myself work with 2D to test my presentation skills. 3D is much easier, but the free software is really cumbersome and tends to crash.
But craftsmanship is still the beauty of it all and the success that comes with it.
It's just a cool hobby.
So I wish you all lots of fun and hope to see many beautiful models in the future.
Your Michel-C.
Attached are a few pictures of me cleaning the laser cutter. Normal dirt that needs to be removed. If you take care of your equipment, it will always be ready to go.
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