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    Huntsman
    Variation of a huntsman with stern drive.
    Newby7
    1 year ago
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    LNVT
    Other than water test the Vic is finished .A name to come. New photo is finished paint. Rick
    Newby7
    1 year ago
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    New Home
    Boat gone
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    New Borkum engine
    Chiltern steam engine replaced Graham engine. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Billings Progress
    Seven years ago this boat was given to me making it my first boat. Turned out to be a good starter boat as the hull was almost finished. Having painted it the way the write up seamed to say. Then ready to run and into the water. The boat being top heavy it tipped and took on water. Back to the work bench and striped and left to sit until this year. The boat is almost finished needs rudder motor and ballast Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Puffer
    The puffer is a scratch built boat I had started 2 years ago.Ready to go for water tests and ballast if needed. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Scratch built Borkum
    Designed from pictures and video of the Krick model.
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Hellen
    This one is a kit I built .
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    USGA Rescue
    This one was built when I got her .The paint job looked like someone had why to much paint and used it all. Striped it down to a clean surface rebuilt all railings and pilot house repainted and added decals.
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Fairplay
    This was a strip down and repair.
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    First steam boat
    I was sent the steam plant by one on our members.It is a freelance steam launch as I lengthened the boat to fit the boiler and engine.The steam boiler and engine are the Maxwell Hemmens Canton plant.It has been run on water and held 30 psi for allmost 20 min. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Steam engine
    These three show the lever in each position from the base top lower and center .Center is full stop,top is full foreword and bottom is full reverse and notches in between for slower speeds Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    steam engine
    Graham TV1 STEAM ENGINE as the engine sits left is the prop side and the lever is in the up position the center post has notches in for speed control as the lever moves up and down for direction .I hope this helps Doug. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Miranda
    These are better. Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Miranda engine
    Not the best as I have trouble taking pictures Rick
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Dumas Kit
    Cobra
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Artkit
    The Cutty Sark
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Dumas kit
    Geo. w. Washburn
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Speed boat
    A fun build and run.
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Billing
    My USCG rescue boat
    Newby7
    3 years ago
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    Dumas Commuter build
    Finally decided on a boat to build. Purchasted this kit a while ago and now have started to build. Read the instructions and followed the photos to get familler with the build sequence. Rick
    Newby7
    10 months ago
    38 Posts
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    A different Huntsman
    Thanks to Chris F he sent the plans for the Fairey Huntsman. Went to a drafting photo shop had them enlarge the plan to build a 24" boat. Got a start for this project by getting the hull framed in. As this will be a first at skinning a hull with sheet pieces . Research goes on for the best way to start and how to skin the bow. Rick
    Newby7
    1 year ago
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    Dumas Victory tug
    With I hate to say my golfing season slowly coming to an end and no project in mind for the cold months ahead a kit was looked at. Having liked the look of this boat for a number of years finally decided to order the kit. The notice came in that the parcel is ready for pick up.Will be picking up today. My intent is to open and photograph the kit before I start the build. As my last few builds have been scratch builds I didn't take photos of all aspects of the build. More to come. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Rework
    Having just the hull of the first steam launch. I looked at what to do with it. The lines of her are long and narrow leading me to look at narrow boats and barges. Finding a few contenders for the project all of them would suit my plan. Changes to the bow and stern may need to happen. My biggest concern is the boat is not flat bottom. Builders license may be where I over look the bottom. On the water it will not show up as much. Need to choose one of the options then on to rework and new build. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Power
    This is my Billings USCG Life boat. Had not installed esc into the finished boat. Had a P94 duel esc operation and P92 power destitution board Component Shop (Action Electronics)units taken from another build shelved as it became to big a job at the time. May finish one day. The boat has twin props and rudders so with the P 94 unit can run the boat now. Boat is now ready for water tests. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    New Build
    Started the work by getting the plan enlarged. Today I cut out cardboard frames setting them up on the building board. Frames are 2-3/4 " spacing making the boat 36" long and 7" wide. Need to get wood to proceed. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Re-Fit
    Two years ago I was given a boiler and engine.Wanting to use them I looked for a launch plan to use. Having not found a plan I changed one close to what I wanted. This was the first open launch and total scratch built without a plan. With the launch finished it was OK but the lines from fore to aft looking from the side lay to flat.With the building of the Miranda and the Borkum I could see that both had curves and were not flat. With this said I cut the launch fore and aft to build them up.The stern was raised almost 1/2" the bow 3/8"the launch now has curve.The before is posted here. Will post a picture of now tomorrow. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
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    Puffer update
    When I started the puffer it was to be powered by steam.That changed after the hull was built.When placing the boiler in position the chimney would have been in the center of the hull.Also the steam plant would have to be hidden not what I wanted.The Borkum build took the steam plant and the puffer will be electric.The motor bracket is 1x4x4 pine with a hole for the motor.The mount is then angled on the bottom to suit angle for prop shaft.From the bottom drilled holes ether side of the holes counter sunk them and epoxied 1/4-20 1-1/2" bolts in.Mount then cut in half and sanded down to hold the motor from turning. Dressed up the pilot house with wheel and navigation items. The hull was then primed and painted. Rick
    Newby7
    2 years ago
    33 Posts
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    Borkum look a like
    I started thinking of a build to put my Graham TVA steam engine in.I found the Krick Borkum and thought it would be right for size and scale.This build was started early June. First I tried to find a plan for her by getting in contact with Krick they answered but could not supply a plan. Next making my own plan something that looked a bit like the Borkum. From this plan I over sized the frames and cut them from cardboard mounting them on a building board. The next step was to use the templates to cut the frames and mount the frames to the board. The pictures show some of the steps I'm now using EZE Kote to seal and finish. I'm not good at taking picture but will try and keep it coming. Rick
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    2 years ago
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    📝 Advancement
    8 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Colin Sorry to be slow with this.Well done on your promotion to Fleet Admiral👍👍👍👍👍
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    9 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Sorry but how is this question not 100% with all replies.Propeller the answer was the question.
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    📝 Question of the Day?
    17 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Answer What is the post of the day?
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    📝 Dreams and Reality
    19 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Best laid plans of mice and men. If you could aford the plan who cares about the budget,
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    📝 Question of the Day?
    22 days ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Sherlock Holmes toss out the pieces that don't fit and what is left is the final answer?
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    💬 Re: Friendship Sloop 1:12 scale
    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Great boat 👍👍👍👍👍👍 the detail
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    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Amazing I would like to hear from him also as I have a concern.
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    📝 The late lovely Nerys (fleet Admiral)Update on Funeral arrangements
    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    As we say goodby to Fleet Admiral Nerys on May 2nd I am glad to be informed that I had received my new rank of Fleet Admiral to join an elite group of members on the same day.
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    💬 Re: Wooden Model Boatworks - Mariefred
    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Wonderful you are able to save these boats DW. In seeing them all what kind of space to you have to store these fine boats.
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    📝 The late lovely Nerys (fleet Admiral)Update on Funeral arrangements
    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Dear Alice it is 11:30 pm in Ontario Canada and I will be asleep when you say goodby to Nerys My thoughts and prayers go with you in a toast to a life well lived.
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    📝 New members - User Names
    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Must learn to use spell check better.Put it in my mussel (mucele) memory to fish out later.
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    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    👍👍👍👍👍Doug thats bad.
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    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    I understand from some that it takes less muscle to smile than it dose to frown.SO PLEASE LETS KEEP SMILING.
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    1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Well done morning laugh👍👍👍👍👍
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    Morning laugh received well done all.
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    📝 Losing interest.
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Nick sometimes wounds need to be riped open in order for them to heal.
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    📝 Losing interest.
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Nick for sure this is the right place to post.So sorry for your loss.Grief is such a personal thing for each of us to recover from. I do like Colin's idea and it seams you have the boat to dedicate for your daughter.
    I'm not sure how one goes about getting thier "mojo" back I do believe talking to others of your loss and grief help's
    Please use the forum as a sounding board
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    📝 The late lovely Nerys (fleet Admiral)Update on Funeral arrangements
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Thank you Alice for inviting us to pay a tribute to a Well Respected member and friend to us all. I would have loved to have met her. To listen to her telling tails of a life well lived.I have put the date in my calender to raise a glass to Nerys RIP.
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    💬 Re: Castle Rock
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    I can see why you miss her 👍👍👍👍👍Great pictures showing a fine way to live.
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    📝 Food for Thouhgt
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Yesterday I recieved a number of phone call telling me my SIN(social insurance number)had been put on hold as there had been illegal use of it and I should press #1 to deal with the problem. FULL OUT SHAM.I informed the authorities of the calls and gave the phone numbers.
    There is a Quot: There's a sucker born every minite.
    It seams to me the caller is looking for that person to believe the call is legit and give the SIN number to get fixed.
    As I think most people go through life looking to do right in the world. Some find it easier to scam people out of whatever be it money or possessions.
    Where does that come from.
    How do they learn to work the scam.
    Is it passed on within the family.
    Is it just find the easiest way to get the things you want.
    Don't work find someone to give you thier money.
    Just me thinking out loud .
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    📝 Question of the Day?
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Great video Doug. A chilling song to be sure.
    Would have thought a better result from Canada with the correct answer.
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    📝 End strategy
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    With this subject seams we are looking at the old saying.
    YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU.
    I didn't start building models thinking who may want them when I'm gone.For me finding a plan of a boat to build gave me great satisfaction when finished.My boats may not survive.I'm sure parts and items will and someone else will get the joy of them.
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    📝 End strategy
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    I'm not sure many of us have a plan for the disposition of our boats.When I had to move I sold some of my work for little money. Broke up some and kept parts off of them. Most of my builds are scratch builds and other then parts worth very little to others.
    The club I belong to gets donations from families and members to help with the disposal of thier loved ones work.
    We sell what we can at a club auction donating the money made to a Boys and Girls club in our area.
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    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Looks like she will fly.
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    💬 Re: Anna
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Gota love steam.Wonderful boat great companion's
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    📝 Quiz Answer?
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    For me the quiz is another way we stay in the moment. Canada time zone 11pm at night I go on to the forum and try to answer the quiz.The morning 7am I go to the forum to catch up on new posts.One or more of the posts makes me smile reading the posts and feed back from others.
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    📝 Quiz Answer?
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Right or wrong the quiz is fun.I look foreword each day to find out if I may know the answer.Keep up the good work Stephen👍👍👍👍👍
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    📝 Sounds to sleep by
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Yes I did hear that somewhere.Might have fallen asleep during the lecture and spilled my drink.
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    📝 Sounds to sleep by
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Nice video JB Sit and have a pint listening to the waves.
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    📝 Very sad news about Nerys plus update on her final boat project
    2 months ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Just read the news the passing of Nerys.Sorry for your loss Alice my thouhts and prayers are with you.The best of us has gone with Martin to sail in new waters. Fair winds and calm seas for you Nerys.
    RIP
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