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20 hours ago by pressonreguardless (
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Precisely👍
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📝 New Acquisition
2 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi Nerys,
Looks like a great find!
Good Luck.
Trev
Looks like a great find!
Good Luck.
Trev
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4 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi Fodigo,
Attached are a couple of Sketches.
Good Luck.
Trev
Attached are a couple of Sketches.
Good Luck.
Trev
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💬 Re: My fleet
4 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Actually I am.
Not at all Boorish. The more info the Better. 😊😊😊
Not at all Boorish. The more info the Better. 😊😊😊
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💬 Re: My fleet
4 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi Chum,
My favorites are the Sport Fish and the Lobster Boat. They remind me of my Marina days. Although they are all very nice.👍👍
Trev
My favorites are the Sport Fish and the Lobster Boat. They remind me of my Marina days. Although they are all very nice.👍👍
Trev
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💬 Re: Mt Washington
4 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Thanks, Rick
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4 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Sorry no Pics. Will try to do a sketch.😂😂
drawing skills are pathetic at best
drawing skills are pathetic at best
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📝 Mt Washington
4 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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The Electronics are pretty much complete.
Everything can be controlled from the Transmitter, Turnigy 5 Channel.
Except for the 3 volt running lights. I was not able to get them to operate from my Multi Switch.
The difficulty with the electronics is because of the various voltages involved. 14.7 for the motor and ESC. 9v for the sound. 12 to 14 for cabin lighting, 3v for the running lights. I was able to run the cabin lights at 9v. i was able to achieve the voltage difference with a step-down board.
i had to use a 3v batt for the running lights? I'm pretty comfortable with electronics, but this one has me baffled so i took the separate 3v battery route.
All manual Switches are located under the hatch which I made operational'
(It gets hot down next ti the boiler the boys need all the ventilation they can get!!) As is with the open windows😂😂
Still a way to go before completion.
https://youtu.be/-JskmGMPAiI
Trev
Everything can be controlled from the Transmitter, Turnigy 5 Channel.
Except for the 3 volt running lights. I was not able to get them to operate from my Multi Switch.
The difficulty with the electronics is because of the various voltages involved. 14.7 for the motor and ESC. 9v for the sound. 12 to 14 for cabin lighting, 3v for the running lights. I was able to run the cabin lights at 9v. i was able to achieve the voltage difference with a step-down board.
i had to use a 3v batt for the running lights? I'm pretty comfortable with electronics, but this one has me baffled so i took the separate 3v battery route.
All manual Switches are located under the hatch which I made operational'
(It gets hot down next ti the boiler the boys need all the ventilation they can get!!) As is with the open windows😂😂
Still a way to go before completion.
https://youtu.be/-JskmGMPAiI
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5 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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I used to use side plates with holes on the fingers and angle iron with holes on the mains. They were then connected with rods thru the holes. Have you considered PVC for the dock material?
1" thick material is available at Lumber yards. It can be milled to size. The other option would be to coat the lumber with penetrating epoxy.
Trev
1" thick material is available at Lumber yards. It can be milled to size. The other option would be to coat the lumber with penetrating epoxy.
Trev
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💬 Re: Update
6 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi BW,
Rich at Mack Products is my go-to for propulsion.
Good pricing, very knowledgeable.
Trev
Rich at Mack Products is my go-to for propulsion.
Good pricing, very knowledgeable.
Trev
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6 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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I shall be following your progress, as a former Marina Manager, dock design and building was an important aspect of my job. Although your Marina is in miniature there are similarities. Are you able to leave the docks in all summer?
Trev
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📝 Glue for ABS - Krick Paula Work Boat
6 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Epoxy works on wood to wood, wood to fiberglass polyester, fiberglass polyester to fiberglass polyester, Metal to metal, wood to fiberglass polyester. Some plastics can present a problem. that is where CA or Acetone can come into play.
So, it depends what materials you are trying to glue together.
It can be confusing.
It can be daunting, especially when you have spent a lot of money and an incredible amount of time on a model and want it to be perfect, or at least for it to stay together.
I hope this is some help.
Trev
So, it depends what materials you are trying to glue together.
It can be confusing.
It can be daunting, especially when you have spent a lot of money and an incredible amount of time on a model and want it to be perfect, or at least for it to stay together.
I hope this is some help.
Trev
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💬 Re: My fleet
6 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Very Nice.
Any background on the builds?
Trev
Any background on the builds?
Trev
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7 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Good Pics.
I like the Mini Marina
Trev
I like the Mini Marina
Trev
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💬 Re: Yet More Deck Planking.
7 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi Stephen,
In my experience with full size sailing yachts, letting into the king Plank was common practice. Good Choice👍
Trev
In my experience with full size sailing yachts, letting into the king Plank was common practice. Good Choice👍
Trev
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💬 Re: Bulkheads
9 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Thanks Doug,
Never could Spell anyway, Used to drive my mother crazy when I was a kid.🤣😂🤣😮😮
Trev
Never could Spell anyway, Used to drive my mother crazy when I was a kid.🤣😂🤣😮😮
Trev
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💬 Re: Bit more progress
9 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Missed that boat Doug.
I guess I was at the train station when my Ship came in.😮😮
Trev
I guess I was at the train station when my Ship came in.😮😮
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💬 Re: Bit more progress
9 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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That would work for me, Colin.
Never was able to achieve it though😭😭😭
Trev
Never was able to achieve it though😭😭😭
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💬 Re: Bit more progress
9 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Spot On Doug 😂😂😂
Trev
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💬 Re: Bulkheads
9 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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The pics are great Ron,
She is definitely the preferred mode of commuting, in my mind👍👍
Trev
She is definitely the preferred mode of commuting, in my mind👍👍
Trev
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💬 Re: Bulkheads
9 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Nice Detail on those Bulkheads, Rick 👍👍
Trev
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💬 Re: Fort Valley
12 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Exceptional Build!!
Thanks for the thorough explanations of all facets of the build.
Trev
Thanks for the thorough explanations of all facets of the build.
Trev
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📝 Glue for ABS - Krick Paula Work Boat
14 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi Rick.
My Choices also👍👍
Trev
My Choices also👍👍
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💬 Re: Belated video
16 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi Mike,
Very impressive, looks like the real thing👍👍
She does move, even a little rooster tail😊😊
Trev
Very impressive, looks like the real thing👍👍
She does move, even a little rooster tail😊😊
Trev
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📝 Graupner Elke HF 408
17 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Good Site
Thanks,
Trev
Thanks,
Trev
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💬 Re: As requested some More Rudder pics.
17 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Hi Stephen,
Sorry to hear. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Trev
Sorry to hear. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Trev
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📝 First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
17 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Spot on Gary!
Trev
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💬 Re: More Deck Planking.
17 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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Not at all Steven, You are an inspiration. I am chaffing at the bit to build a steam vessel. I thought the Mt Washington was going to be my steamy. Alas much to my disappointment it did not prove feasible.
I will not be deterred. I shall seek another build in the future to fulfill my wish for a Steamy. 😂😂😂
What is it about steam engines that borders on addiction?😮😮
Trev
I will not be deterred. I shall seek another build in the future to fulfill my wish for a Steamy. 😂😂😂
What is it about steam engines that borders on addiction?😮😮
Trev
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💬 Re: Finishing the basic deck and starting cabin structure
17 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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The Stuff is Dangerous to be Sure Sy, it goes everywhere without Warning😮😮
Trev
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💬 Re: Inga IV
17 days ago by pressonreguardless ( Midshipman)
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She looks like she has great potential👍
Good Luck😊
Trev
Good Luck😊
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