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π Are Motorized RC Scale Model Boats Hazardous?
3 days ago by
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Like most anything else, a few people with poor or no judgement can ruin things for everyone.
It has been some time since I last sailed at the San Diego yacht basin, but the three groups using the pond had specific days and hours, for exclusive use, including dates for tournaments. However, most week days were for free sailing. Sometimes, someone who had built - or more likely had been given a fast boat would show up and endanger the other boaters. The Basin is big enough that many times those persons could be asked to use one end, but there have been incidents when those poorly controlled boats did cause damage. Similarly, there were some incidents at Hanson Dam.
Sometimes some help goes a long way, but there will always be those who believe they have free access to a public site.
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π¬ Re: Friendship Sloop 1:12 scale
1 month ago by
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Saving this one for inspiration. I have that kit in very early construction and after many years it is suffering from multiple moves, no space to build and multiple moves. Will have more space soon and fewer distractions.
Yours is a beautifully built model, which would be proud o any mantel or display shelf!
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π¬ Re: Castle Rock
2 months ago by
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Do you think you may model her some day?
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π Robert E Lee Steamboat
2 months ago by
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It looks like one that was put out by Pyro many years ago. I have the companion kit of the Natchez, which raced the Robert E. Lee.
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π Very sad news about Nerys plus update on her final boat project
2 months ago by
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Dear Alice,
I certainly can not post a βlikeβ for your post, because one never βlikesβ this kind of news. But great appreciation for your letting us know of her passing. And condolences and prayers for your loss and for the Los of this great βsecond familyβ hers for her loss. π
At least we have her knowledge and help preserved in this great diary of our collective experience.
So sorry to hear your news.
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π Accidents happen.
2 months ago by
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I am glad to hear you are feeling better. Accidents do happen and hopefully we can recover and be back to what and who we love. Wishing you continued relief.π
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π Nuts & Bolts
3 months ago by
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I am paying the price for my hoarding tendencies. My parents lived through the Great Depression so they knew about saving everything.
In any event, I am trying to pare down the bits and pieces for a move, and it is a lot of work. One of the reasons is that my hobby space kept getting scaled down so much that in some cases, I had forgotten what I have. Getting it all packed is also a lot of work.
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π¬ Re: Billing Bent on the water
3 months ago by
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She looks lovely on the water. The deck and cabin arrangement reminds me of my trawler. I have a fondness for the classic earlier vessels.
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π New builder
3 months ago by
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Collin:
If you havenβt done so already, I would do an internet search on Clyde Puffers and cClyde Puffer images.
I gathered a pretty good library of images that way. Also a couple of The Tales of Para Handy videos, taken on a puffer. I also have a few plans, now available through Sarik Hobbies.
(That is one of my problems. I have had a career of doing research, and have researched more ships, planes and other projects than I will have time to build.) At least I will be re-locating soon, so I will have room to at least restart some of my current ones.
As for steam - there are sound units simulating steam that can be wired to your motor to simulate engine speed. Less expensive and complicated than a steam engine.
Well, thatβs my 2 cents. Welcome to the ship and boat modeling community! π
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π¬ Re: Maiden completeβ¦needs a bit more ballast aft
3 months ago by
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Looks good out there on the water!
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π¬ Re: Freeman22
3 months ago by
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You must have been building models other than boats! Very nice.
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π¬ Re: Getting closer
4 months ago by
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Very pretty. I have a fondness for the classic tugs, and yours is a great specimen!
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π¬ Re: Cabin
4 months ago by
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Classical elegance!
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π¬ Re: Final assembly 2
4 months ago by
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Hope to see some future pictures of her on the water. Should be very realistic on the water, given the quality of your build.
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π¬ Re: huntsman 28 speedboat
4 months ago by
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A classic that is nicely built!
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π Nerys @ 90
4 months ago by
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And here I thought I was getting old when I turned 79 on Wednesday!
I hope you had a great birthday, and wish you an Awesome next year of your life! Open the Keg, and Cary On!
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π¬ Re: Quick surgery update
4 months ago by
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So glad to hear it. Take good care of those eyes. It will be well worth it.
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π Lead strip alternatives?
5 months ago by
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For the rear of the hatch, you can use small magnets. Do an internet search to find suppliers. They are strong enough these days that even airplane modelers use them.
The force of the magnet will be strong enough that you can use a strip of rubber at the bottom of the hatch to seal out water intrusion.
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π Epoxy glue....how to remove it?
5 months ago by
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A monakote (sp?) dryer works as well or better than a hair dryer, and is an inexpensive tool to have around.
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π Maiden voyage disaster
5 months ago by
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Where are you located? In the US, your damages from the bite and to your ship would be covered in a Small Claims Court case, no attorney required.
The dog owner is strictly liable for all damages arising from the dogs conduct, which would include getting a new kit for replacement parts.
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π Sea commander
5 months ago by
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If you use a cylindrical object to shape the wetted wood, fasten one edge to the former. Then pull the wood around the former, rather than just trying to push it to shape. That will prevent the piece from splitting while you shape it.
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π¬ Re: Deck, wood and bulwarks.
5 months ago by
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Looks fabulous! She will
Be a real showpiece!
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π¬ Re: Russian towboat barge project
5 months ago by
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Looks like if you go βsingle file,β you probably need a removable bulb under the barge, and perhaps a loading point on the beach that keeps the barge from rolling until the truck is positioned.
Just βthinking out loudβ.
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π¬ Re: Planking the main deck
5 months ago by
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I have a couple of projects with planked decks to be worked on in the future, and I really like your work. Iβm interested in the clamps you used with what I will call a βthumb buttonβ on one end. I read your description, and saw some general wording, but no specific description.
What are the βthumb buttons made of? Are they glued over the end of the clip after a pin has been driven through each end? I would find a rough sketch helpful. Looks like a great approach for curved planking.
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π Free Christmas Prize Draw!
6 months ago by
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Popeye would come on every weekday at 5:00 p.m. I was preempted by the Mickey Mouse Club. Then he would be on in the Saturday morning cartoons.
I did notice the other name, but used the one heard most.
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π Recent Promotions
6 months ago by
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You are more than welcome!
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π Recent Promotions
6 months ago by
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Belated Congratulations to Colin and Trev on their recent promotions.
Without the participation and advice of its active members, this site wouldnβt have near its present value and enjoyment for its members.
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π¬ Re: SS Empress of Canada
6 months ago by
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Vic Smeed did a plan for this ship
Many years ago. Did you have a hull plan or build from scratch?
Beautiful model!
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π Free Christmas Prize Draw!
6 months ago by
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What time of day to you post the quiz? I obviously missed yesterdayβs question.
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π Free Christmas Prize Draw!
6 months ago by
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