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    πŸ“ Function test
    11 minutes ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    I had tried a full test of the functions but had issues with three of them. The first concerned the rotation of the search light. It would not move at all. I checked the full circuit for continuity and all was as it should be. I then placed a battery separately onto the motor and it worked. Strange. I found that I had a dry joint on the negative motor terminal. I re-soldered the joint and this cleared the problem.
    The second was that the anchor would go down but the connection of the chain drum to the motor slipped as soon as the weight of the anchor was lifted. I remedied this by putting flats onto the drum spindle and then glueing the connector in place.
    The third was the lift of the monitors. This was just an adjustment problem.
    The second test went very well with all 16 functions working well. The monitor lift and fall is still not perfect but the best I can achieve at this time.
    There are two videos attached. One is very short and shows some of the electronics required. The other shows all of the functions in action.
    The electronics are made up of six ESC’s, five rc controlled switches, five servos and six voltage regulators.
    The radio control is made up of one eight channel receiver and two four channel s-bus decoders.
    I have found that I cannot add the videos here so I will attempt to load them into the media section.
    Peter.😊

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    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
    7 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Great videos JB. This really has been an interesting project. What’s next.πŸ˜ƒ

    πŸ“ Accidents happen.
    7 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Sorry to hear of your accident Colin. I hope it heals quickly so that you can get back to normal soon.😒

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    12 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Wow. I broke my 100% record. I got one RIGHT. Things might be looking up. Don’t hold your breath though.😬😬

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    13 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Day two and I have managed to keep my 100% record.😬

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
    14 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Looks great JB. Good in shallow water.
    Not a bad place to sail. I am surprised that the people on the opposite bank didn’t even take a look.πŸ˜ƒ

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    15 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    I’m in. 😊

    πŸ’¬ Re: Billing Bent on the water
    17 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Very nice little boat. He would be very pleased.😊

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak Kate in slo motion
    19 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Looking fantastic Graham. Now are you glad that you kept the matches in your pocket.😬😬

    πŸ’¬ Re: Orca a maiden voyage
    19 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Very nice looking boat. She runs very well. Great job.πŸ˜ƒ

    πŸ“ Very sad news Martin555
    20 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Thank you Stephen for that very nice β€˜special message’
    He will be laid to rest today so I am sure we all will have Martin and his family in our thoughts. Heaven will now have the benefit of that amazing sense of humour. Bob Monkhouse, beware. You have worthy competition. RIP Martin.😒

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    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
    20 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Looks really good JB. With a project, with its unique nature, you really have done well. I am sure that you will sort out the steering problem for the next run. Looks a nice spot for the trials. Those rocks would be nice obstacles under normal circumstances.πŸ˜ƒ

    πŸ“ Very sad news Martin555
    23 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Thanks Bill. A day to remember our good friend.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Hallet SK Drag boat
    23 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    I really like it. I only wish I could apply paint like that. Great job.πŸ˜ƒ

    πŸ’¬ Re: Maiden complete…needs a bit more ballast aft
    23 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Good review Cash. She looks good on the water. That is a long lasting 2 cell battery you have there. You must be very pleased with the results.😊

    πŸ’¬ Re: Done!! Maiden Tomorrow!!
    23 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Great job Cash. You really have made a nice model. Good luck with the first trials.πŸ˜ƒ

    πŸ“ Train and Hobbies show 2023
    25 days ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    One small step for JB from NZ, one giant leap for PV from Hungary.😬

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    You should move to Hungary. Nothing happens here.😬

    πŸ’¬ Re: Getting closer
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Looking really nice Cash. I really like the wheel house. Very nice job.πŸ‘πŸ˜€

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    I hope things improve soon JB.
    I remember when I was young when a storm removed all of the sand from our beaches. It took a while before tides replaced it which was made worse by the fact that our beaches formed the main tourist areas in UK.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Modifications - 1
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    That was quick Graham. The result of the improvements is clear to see. Would a slightly longer paddle make any difference. Could you try another brass spacer in the middle. It looks to me that as Katie’s arms do not lift at each stroke like we would, to dig the blade into the water, perhaps a slightly longer paddle might compensate.πŸ˜ƒ

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    πŸ“ Making a start
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    I decided that the next project would be a lot simpler and quicker to complete.
    Najade is another Krick model but very different from Dusseldorf. The basic model has only two functions. I think I can manage that. There are also only a handful of main parts. That should be easy enough. That is what I thought. The truth is very different.
    I promised the late Martin that I would read the instructions on this one for a change. I proved that I could read them but that is where it ends. I decided to remove the waste material from the main parts and trim all of the edges to shape and size. If I had followed the instructions, I would have seen that the main deck superstructure should have had a former added before trimming. I missed this detail and have now had major problems keeping the parts to the correct shape. I will continue battling but I am really not enjoying this build.
    I have fitted the two rudders and their servo. I added the greasing tube by soldering to the prop shaft and then mounted the motor and then installed the prop shaft using a rigid joint for alignment. I sealed the shaft in place with Staublit Express. I then replaced the rigid joint for a heavy-duty flexible joint. The receiver was fitted along with the ESC and tested. All was working well. Next was to fit the water intake and outlets.
    The main deck was next. After cutting out the side and top apertures, the main trimming of the shape was completed. Location tabs were then added to aid alignment whilst fixing to the hull.
    I will continue with fixing the deck and superstructure for the next update at which point the model will go on hold until the weather warms up and allows me to start the painting.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Maiden voyage
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Stunning Graham. And the Kayak is extremely good too. 😬😬

    πŸ’¬ Re: Fitting the Rudder
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Super job Graham. It cannot be long before Kevin joins Bill and Ben on the lake. Looking forward to that day.
    Peter.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Dusseldorf
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Thanks guys. Yes, you are right. I am really disappointed that Martin cannot see the result. It was only a couple of weeks ago that he told me to finish the next model more quickly so that he could see it. Who would ever have guessed that he would miss this one. I was two days late.😌
    The pictures are taken there because of good light JB. Honest. Almost.πŸ€ͺπŸ€ͺ

    πŸ“ Dusseldorf
    1 month ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    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.
    Peter.

    πŸ“ advice on which flysky transmitter to use
    2 months ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    I have a couple of Frsky i6x’s but needed something a little more complex to run the 16 channels on my Dusseldorf. I upgraded to the Frsky Taranis Plus which operates on the open TX software. It can take 60 models, each one completely independent. You can run 16 channels by either using two X8R receivers or one X8R and the other eight with s-bus connected.
    The cost is three times that of the i6x but if you intend to do more complex models in the future, a good investment. The open TX software is much easier to use.
    Peter.πŸ˜ƒ

    πŸ“ Finding Somewhere To Sail?
    2 months ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Hi Greg.
    There is a very nice pond at Goodrington beach park in Paignton. In the summer it is used for peddle swans but they are not there until June. The Torbay RC boat club used to be there many years ago. It is quite large and perfect for your needs. I am not sure about permissions but I am sure that I have never seen the RC boat police there. Take a chance and launch. What can they say other than” hey mate, not allowed them there boats ere mate”
    Peter.😊

    πŸ’¬ Re: Buoyancy
    2 months ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Superb Graham. I think there are very few people who could have done this. The build is amazing but the mechanism is just a masterpiece. Were you a clock maker in a previous life?
    Peter.😊

    πŸ“ Very sad news Martin555
    2 months ago by πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί MouldBuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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    Such sad news about Martin.
    My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
    He was battling his health on several fronts but you would never know as he never lost his sense of humour even when he really didn’t feel well. A real trooper who will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace our good friend Martin.



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