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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Another Clyde Puffer
    1 day ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Very nice weathering effects. You're done a great job on her! RR ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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    ๐Ÿ“ Slo mo
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    I say sand it good and put on a second coat. Sometimes it takes 3 or 4 coats to look good. The first coat is always kinda ugly ๐Ÿ˜œ. RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    I just love this boat, the double enders are so sleek and classic. Dripping with beautiful mahogany ๐Ÿ˜

    ๐Ÿ“ Tow vehicle
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Tow car is finished. I have 4 servos to raise and lower the car like hydraulics. I raise it to tow and then drop it when it's just sitting. It was found at a yard sale for $5.00. I upgraded all the electronics added lights and sound.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    I just wanted to say thank you to all of you on this site, I have learned more here than anywhere about building techniques and electronics. So a big "THANK YOU!!!" to everyone and keep on building! RR ๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thanks Boatshed, I am a lucky man, My lady encourages me to build and helps me! I am retired (not forced but recommended), In September of 2020 I had a nasty case of COVID which left me with diminished lung capacity and severe muscle weakness in my legs mostly. I have built 7 boats, 2 trailers and 1 tow car since then. (All in my harbor) I bought these models over the last 20 years so I would have something to do after retirement. Now I am depleting my stock rapidly. (Should have bought more I guess) I still keep up with my chores, cut the grass, rake leaves, shovel snow etc. My lovely wife Kate is by my side with everything...I am very lucky to have her! She is also quite crafty. She helped me paint all the figures on the Creole Queen.
    Thanks again, RR

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thanks JB, I really enjoy the mahogany boats. Yes I finished the tow vehicle, I will try to get it on video as well... My pond is in terrible shape, it's about 3ft low from lack of rain and a soupy green muck floating on top. I have another pond about 30 minutes away and waiting for better weather (30F this morning)... hopefully we get another nice day and I will get it done. Thanks again, RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Fantastic work, It makes me want to build a similar vessel, Thank you for posting! RR

    ๐Ÿ“ LCM Landing a Sherman M4(105)
    13 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Very nice Lew! Thanks for posting! RR ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon Finished!!!
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thank you all for the kind words, sometimes that really helps! I will have it on the water tomorrow for trials as it's supposed to be 56F and sunny ๐Ÿ˜Ž.... video soon ๐Ÿ˜€ RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon Finished!!!
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    I can call this one finished. It took about 2 months start to finish. I will have a video of the maiden voyage as soon as I can. Hopefully the pond is in decent shape. Thinking about the next project.....
    RR

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thank you Alessandro, I really enjoy building these. RR

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thanks Jumpugly, It does have a little wow factor ๐Ÿ˜ I appreciate your interest, and help. RR

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thanks Peejay, it always helps to hear the kind words.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon progress
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Hey Trev I used 3m 2 sided tape for automotive emblems. I hope they hold up. It's very strong, I tried pulling one off...I think I'm good. RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon progress
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    It's been a couple good days work, The pics can tell most of the story. Still working on the windshields. ๐Ÿ˜” I hope to have a video soon...
    RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Question for all
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    My question is...how do you all attach your deck fittings? I would like to hear different ways. I placed them all out and then said to myself...๐Ÿค” Thanks in advance for any proper ways.
    RR

    ๐Ÿ“ 3D printed speedboat
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Check out www.yeggi.com, they have many boat files including speed boats. RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon navigation lights
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Another little project, I tried casting with resin for the first time last evening. The metal lenses didn't look good so I pushed them into dense clay. Then I mixed up some Total boat resin and tinted it with enamel paint and filled the molds. Today I removed them from the clay, cleaned them with sticker removing solvent and applied a clear coat. I think they will look much better. I will also use bare metal foil for the chrome trim. You could also add a small led with this process if you wanted. Thanks, RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon rc equipment
    22 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Good day, I got all the equipment installed and bench tested. It's a 36-70 brushless system running on 2S but capable up to 6S (I will never go there) 35kg steering servo and engine sound. No problems with installation or running and pleasantly no vibration ๐Ÿ˜ Playing around with 12 cylinder sound downloads for the ESS one. Moving on to finish work with fittings etc.
    RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
    23 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    WOW!!! Such beautiful work you are doing... Impressive!!! Your attention to detail is very high, I'm looking forward to your progress ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ RR

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon final clear
    24 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thanks JB, as long as I don't get wet...a bump or two will do ๐Ÿ˜ Dave RR

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon final clear
    24 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Hey Trev, I am just glad the whole process went well. We all know it can go bad fast, One of the few I have finished without problems. ๐Ÿ˜‚ I'm going to give it an 8. Sooo...on to final assembly, hope everything still fits. ๐Ÿค” Thanks, Dave

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon final clear
    24 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    I waited as long as I could then taped the cockpits for a couple hours and this is where I'm at... final clear is on clean, well a couple nubs ๐Ÿ™„ I have a 12 x 12 room with ventilation in my garage to paint. I wear an approved mask, turn the furnace on bake it at about 80 F Happy with final result. Now I can take a day off ๐Ÿ˜” Thanks RR

    ๐Ÿ“ Prop. Shaft fixing
    25 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Epoxy resin or JB weld and make sure you scratch the tube with rough sandpaper

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon paint
    25 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    The weather was pretty good so I painted the bottom today. I use this paint for the color and the stripe is vinyl tape. Rudder and stuffing box finished. Good days work with no trouble. Tomorrow I will clear it, I hang it up level (not an easy chore) but makes the job much nicer and spray it clear ๐Ÿ˜
    RR

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon clear coat
    27 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Hi Rogal, It is 1/10 scale 42" long, all the fittings are chrome and I will have a captain (currently looking for a good fit) I will also build a trailer for the stand to display. Thanks RR

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon clear coat
    27 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Thank you for the kind words Dave, I hope to have her finished up in a few weeks. Maybe in time for a video ๐Ÿคž Thanks again, Dave

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Typhoon clear coat
    27 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Hey Trev, I am brushing it on full strength with the medium hardener. I get about 15 minutes of good working time. I really like the Total Boat high performance epoxy resin, it flows out really nice. I use PPG clear and I think it has UV protection. ( I'm going to check on it) Thanks, Dave

    ๐Ÿ“ Typhoon clear coat
    27 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Another good day, same process, sanded with 220, another coat of resin. The decals are under the last 2 coats. At this point I will sand again with 600, establish the waterline, paint and apply 2 coats of automotive high solids clear. ( same thing is on most new cars ) It has to be cured for a day or two now with 5 coats of resin in 3 days. The first pics are bright sun, last two are late in the day. RR



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