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💬 Re: Model of the fireboat Florián, scale 1:12
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz (
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Yes, the engine has a direct drive to the propeller. When sailing, the engine runs at about 20 - 40%, so it doesn't heat up. The boat is not a racing boat, it's good to sail slowly.
I'll probably use the gearbox on a new 1:7 model - I don't know yet. I'll keep you posted.
I'll probably use the gearbox on a new 1:7 model - I don't know yet. I'll keep you posted.
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💬 Re: Re: Re: Model of the fireboat Florián, scale 1:12
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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Yes, I'm still having problems with responding and writing. Your advice is useful, I'll try not to complicate the operation of the website. Thank you for understanding. PremecekCZ
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📝 Fire boat Florián 1:7, Construction (second attempt) from scratch
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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Based on old and new photos, and based on previous experiences, I will show the progress of working on the model here.
So far, it's more of a carpentry job than a modeler's work..I am adding a photo of two more ribs - 26.5.2025. I glue the ribs right away, but I will cut or drill them as needed. Even though I already have one experience - it's not enough. Sometimes the right result is on the second or third try - but that doesn't bother me. I welcome any practice in this size of model.
So far, it's more of a carpentry job than a modeler's work..I am adding a photo of two more ribs - 26.5.2025. I glue the ribs right away, but I will cut or drill them as needed. Even though I already have one experience - it's not enough. Sometimes the right result is on the second or third try - but that doesn't bother me. I welcome any practice in this size of model.
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💬 Re: Making up the keel
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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perfect product for precise gluing, congratulations 👍
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💬 Re: Second Layer of Hull Planking Complete
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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nice, precise work
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💬 Re: Model of the fireboat Florián, scale 1:12
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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The engines are 2x MIG G650. At 12V voltage about cca 3000 rpm. Propeller 50mm.
It is true that at full throttle the ship would sail too fast - by the standards.
It is true that at full throttle the ship would sail too fast - by the standards.
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💬 Re: Re: Model Fire boat Florián 1:7 (lamination work failed)
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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Sorry , invalid account creared by mistake , I tried to delete it
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💬 Re: Re: Fire boat FLORIÁN 1:12 , 1:7 ..trial and error construction
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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The basic idea of building fireboat models is my admiration for the profession of firefighter. We have a volunteer firefighter corps here at home, where it is possible to show the model to other firefighter fans.
Yes, the 1:7 model is large. But it gives the opportunity to work out more details. I have several dozen photos with firefighter equipment. Otherwise, the ship is just a civilian one. I will gradually publish the photos here.
Yes, the 1:7 model is large. But it gives the opportunity to work out more details. I have several dozen photos with firefighter equipment. Otherwise, the ship is just a civilian one. I will gradually publish the photos here.
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💬 Re: Re: Fireboat model Florián, scale 1:7 - poor lamination job & break
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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I will try to simply describe (using google translate) the fundamental problem with my work. The first problem - I used a type of resin that hardens only in a larger layer. (it was intended for building bridges) The resin never completely dried.
The second, serious problem was that I didn't sand the individual layers of laminate. This meant that the layers didn't stick together.
The second, serious problem was that I didn't sand the individual layers of laminate. This meant that the layers didn't stick together.
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💬 Re: Re: Model of the fireboat Florián, scale 1:12
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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Ahoj AlessandroSPQR. The engines are 2x MIG G650. At 12V voltage about 3000 rpm. Propeller 50mm.
It is true that at full throttle the ship would sail too fast - by the standards.
It is true that at full throttle the ship would sail too fast - by the standards.
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📝 Fire boat FLORIÁN 1:12 , 1:7 ..trial and error construction
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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The first idea to make a model of the fireboat Florian was in 2014. I made a model in 1:12 scale.n about 2019, I started making a large 1:7 model, but due to poor workmanship and "Covid 19" it didn't work. I stored the disassembled model for 4 years. An attempt to continue working didn't go well, the model wasn't laminated well, the individual layers didn't hold. I scrapped the construction and took a break for about 1 year. By chance, I found the original fireboat in the port in Prague. I was even able to board it. That encouraged me and I'm starting to work on the large ship again.
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📝 Fireboat model Florián, scale 1:7 - poor lamination job & break
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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Poorly chosen lamination technology..This caused a break for 4 years. I scrapped the model and slowly started thinking about a second attempt - again and better, having learned.
The mistake was in using resin that was intended for use in thicker layers... So it didn't harden in my 3-5 mm layers...
I cancelled the model - except for the cabin / wheelhouse
The mistake was in using resin that was intended for use in thicker layers... So it didn't harden in my 3-5 mm layers...
I cancelled the model - except for the cabin / wheelhouse
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📝 Model of the fireboat Florián, scale 1:12
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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My first model of the fireboat Florián, scale 1:12
Video of water cannon and lights test
Video of water cannon and lights test
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📝 Fire Boat Florián 1:7 a new construction attempt - 2025 ( variant no 3 )
7 months ago by 🇨🇿 premecekcz ( Master Seaman)
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The 1:7 model didn't work on the first try, there was a mistake in the lamination process. I'll show you everything here.
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