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Dusseldorf
I have finally finished the Krick Dusseldorf. I am very happy with the results. I have done a few modifications along the way and added a few colours. There are 16 working functions including three lighting circuits, anchor, radar, monitors and a crane. I have really enjoyed making this one even though it has taken four years.
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1 year ago
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Police Launch.
This launch has taken me three years to build. It is not a difficult model to make but after about six months of building I moved it to my house in Hungary to complete on my holiday. Unfortunately I was a little too confident on how much time the other half would allow me to work on her. I have now retired here so two years later, I have finally finished her, almost.
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3 years ago
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Pilot Boat.
I have really enjoyed building this little boat. The painting, as always, I found a challenge. I am really pleased with the performance and the finished result. It has taken me around six months to build only being able to fit time in around a busy work schedule. Looking forward to the next one now.
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5 years ago
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(Racing Boat) Genesis
I bought this boat to give me some running time whilst I complete a major overhaul of my Patrol Torpedo Boat and build my Police Launch kit. I plan to try it for the first time next week in my local river. I would like to thank Doug (RNinMunich) for all his help to get the boat connected electrically as I have not used brushless before and needed to complete quickly. The boat is on it`s way Doug. Note. it is faster than 24km/h. Ran out of options. The instructions say 55km/h. (Motor: 3674 2074KV) (ESC: Hoddyking 125A Water Cooled) (9/10)
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6 years ago
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Patrol Torpedo Boat
I built the boat many years ago. I am about to embark on a full refurbishment. I intend to re-paint and add all new guns and deck items. (Motor: MFA Marlin) (ESC: Futaba) (6/10) The refit will include the motor being replaced with a brushless unit with a suitable replacement ESC.
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6 years ago
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Big Blue 2, (Under licence).
I was talking to Martin yesterday, our third in command, (Steven being First Sea Lord as he has the site switch), about the making of Big Blue 2. Although we had a hard negotiation regarding a production licence, he has kindly allowed me to make a similar item as long as I show the build here.
I purchased a barrel from ebay yesterday which cost me ยฃ15. Fortunately, the seller was only eight miles away which made collection quite easy.
I have several pictures for reference so all should go reasonably well but if any members have improvement ideas, I am all ears and I will have further discussions with Martin to see if these infringe on his almost registered design. (He has to ask the wife).
I will start soon but due to a pending trip, it might take a while.
Peter.
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3 years ago
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Pilot Boat
Winter approaches again so what better than a new project,.......to go along with the other two yet to be completed. I have excuses. Honest!!
This new one is a bit different again. No wood at all this time. It is the Aero-naut Pilot Boat. I thought it didn`t look too much of a task but I think I will have to re-assess as it is tricky in parts.
I have assembled the hull frame, which although the parts are rather loose fitting until glued went ok. I have, however, stumbled slightly on the next stage, to fit the hull skins.
The instructions suggest to cellotape them in place prior to glueing. Not as easy as it sounds as considerable bending of the parts is required to get them to fit, too much for the tape. Does anybody know of an easier approach please. The ABS is extremely difficult to hold in position when trying to tape it, which incidently, does not hold anyway. Should I warm up the skins or will this distort them and give a rippled finish. Any help here would be appreciated.
I will continue with the refurbishment of the Patrol Torpedo Boat for now as I have been trying to manipulate the sides of the Pilot boat into place for hours, no, days!!.
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5 years ago
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Cannot answer this one as I am sure the correct answer is not listed.๐ค
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Hi Bill.
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Your humour will be greatly missed on the site and when you feel better, slip in a joke or two. Make sure you put them in the wrong thread though because I really enjoy the whinging afterwards.
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Good question for me today. Only down the road from my home in Devon.๐คฃ
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Thanks Doug but I must confess, it has been down to sheer luck with finger stabs. I think that every question should have Titanic, Lusitania and Bismark as three of the options.๐ฌ
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And President Kennedy was shot by a gun carrying Elephant with pink toenails hiding in a Cherry Tree.
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I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. I am sure that we will all be thinking of you and your family during this horrible time. With great sadness, Peter.
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Me too Cash๐ฌ
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Looks fantastic Graham. The paint job is perfect. I can only dream of a finish like that. Too lazy.๐
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Same here Ed.๐คฃ
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Super job Bruce. A benchmark for future builds.๐
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50/50 shot. Still got it wrong.๐
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Allessandro, my apologies. I was only joking about the sinking. The fact is I am just too lazy to travel all the way to my local water. It means a walk of at least 50 metres. The fear is that the 16 function will suddenly fail when it sees water. I will grow a pair and get on with it when the weather warms upโฆโฆpossibly.๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ
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Happy New Year to all. It is my New Year resolution to get Dรผsseldorfโs keel wet this year and give it its first trial, one year after completion. Currently taking hypnotherapy sessions to rid this sinking feeling.๐๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐ฌ๐ฌ
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This is obviously going to be a good year. I got the first question of 2024 correct.๐ Looking at my current position, that gives me 100% correct for the year. Better shut up now as it could go down to 50% tomorrow.๐ฌ๐คฃ
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I remembered this question from before and I answered ballistic. It was deemed to be incorrect so I went for cruise this time. The correct answer is both. I saw an earlier comment that said that fortunately ballistic missiles had not been used. They can carry conventional as well as nuclear warheads so I am sure that they have been.
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Happy Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to all. Christmas is celebrated on the 24th here in Hungary. Probably the same in most of mainland Europe.
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Good job that the other three choices were fairly famous. ๐
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I used it as well Doogle, to get to the kitchen. Ended up in the garage so will continue to use GPS from now on.๐
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In the Hungarian language there are 44 letters or combinations of two letters that give a distinct sound. Some letters, like A either is written as a or รก. Each one has a different sound. O has three. This would clarify the sound on bow as, for example only, bow or bรถw giving the o different sounds. Makes reading words a little easier because you know how each letter sounds as you read it.๐
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I am playing this game like golf. The lowest average wins. Sounds good to me.๐คฃ
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And I always thought the ultimate answer to everything was 4. No wonder the wife argues with me all of the time.๐ฌ
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Me too Cash. The stabbing finger is still loaded.๐
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Lucky stabbing finger strikes again.๐
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I use XT60โs. They have always proved very reliable. You really need a 60w soldering iron to heat the joint if using fairly heavy silicone wire though to get good solder flow.๐
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Wow. My stabbing finger still works. Must clean and reload for tomorrow.๐
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Heโs not my friend. Captain Barnacle for President.๐ฌ
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Sorry to hear of your troubles Lew. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Knock me down with a feather. I have used this as my 5 letter starter word for months. I will have to think of another one now.๐
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Very nice looking boat. You must be happy.๐
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