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💬 Re: Running some club boats at Spencer's pool in BURLINGTON
2 days ago by RNinMunich (
Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
"Maybe Ontario Canada had alligators 100 years ago & we ate them all up"
and you all wear croc skin boots since then I suppose😉
"there isn't any explanation about how it got it's name"
Sorry, can't accept that so I dug around a bit, as usual
Turns out that Norfolk County have a restored Alligator boat, albeit a later version with screw, so I checked out their Heritage site-
and the solution is ...
"Dubbed the “alligator” because of its amphibious nature, ..."
i.e. because of it's ability to winch itself across land between lakes 😮
Seek and ye shall find😉
I much prefer your version with paddle wheels though👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/living/heritage-culture/alligat...
and you all wear croc skin boots since then I suppose😉
"there isn't any explanation about how it got it's name"
Sorry, can't accept that so I dug around a bit, as usual
Turns out that Norfolk County have a restored Alligator boat, albeit a later version with screw, so I checked out their Heritage site-
and the solution is ...
"Dubbed the “alligator” because of its amphibious nature, ..."
i.e. because of it's ability to winch itself across land between lakes 😮
Seek and ye shall find😉
I much prefer your version with paddle wheels though👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/living/heritage-culture/alligat...
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📝 For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
2 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
"as long as I get rid of some models."
Starting with the Doll's Houses Colin?
😮😠💥🤕
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Starting with the Doll's Houses Colin?
😮😠💥🤕
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📝 For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
2 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
In triplicate of course JB🤔
Top copy -> Chancelloress of the Exchequer = The Missus aka SWMBO,
2nd copy -> Ministress of Buildings and Works - SWMBO,
3rd copy -> Mistress of Trinity House - SWMBO
Sample form, page 1, and definitions of justification for Requisition / Requirement attached.
Good luck Colin🤞
FLEET 😎
Top copy -> Chancelloress of the Exchequer = The Missus aka SWMBO,
2nd copy -> Ministress of Buildings and Works - SWMBO,
3rd copy -> Mistress of Trinity House - SWMBO
Sample form, page 1, and definitions of justification for Requisition / Requirement attached.
Good luck Colin🤞
FLEET 😎
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📝 Lead acid to lipo
2 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Glad to have been of help Roger,
If I know I say so!
If I don't know (and get curious) or am just not certain of some detail - I find out😉
Engineer's instinct coming out.
Looking forward to the rest of your build and, of course, the sea trials👍
I guess you know that Skydive130 has set the bar pretty high for Orca.
https://model-boats.com/blogs/68096?sort=ASC
But we'd all mucho like to see your interpretation of her.
Have fun,
Cheers, Doug 😎
If I know I say so!
If I don't know (and get curious) or am just not certain of some detail - I find out😉
Engineer's instinct coming out.
Looking forward to the rest of your build and, of course, the sea trials👍
I guess you know that Skydive130 has set the bar pretty high for Orca.
https://model-boats.com/blogs/68096?sort=ASC
But we'd all mucho like to see your interpretation of her.
Have fun,
Cheers, Doug 😎
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📝 Internationales Schiffsmodellschaufahren in Vaduz - Fürstentum Liechtenstein
2 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Thinks!!🤕
A96 Munich to Lindau,
Quick zap through Austria on the A14 to the Swiss border near Mäder,
Cross the Rhine onto the A13,
Follow the A13 south along the Swiss side of the Rhine ,
Cross the Rhine at Vaduz onto Zollstrasse. Follow signs to Vaduz centre,
Freibad Mühleholz is on the north side of Vaduz, left off the Landstrasse 28.
Around 2 1/2 hours with reasonable traffic!
Hmmm😉 Worth a thunk🤕
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https://www.google.com/maps/place/Swimming+M%C3%BChleholz+Sc...
A96 Munich to Lindau,
Quick zap through Austria on the A14 to the Swiss border near Mäder,
Cross the Rhine onto the A13,
Follow the A13 south along the Swiss side of the Rhine ,
Cross the Rhine at Vaduz onto Zollstrasse. Follow signs to Vaduz centre,
Freibad Mühleholz is on the north side of Vaduz, left off the Landstrasse 28.
Around 2 1/2 hours with reasonable traffic!
Hmmm😉 Worth a thunk🤕
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https://www.google.com/maps/place/Swimming+M%C3%BChleholz+Sc...
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📝 Lead acid to lipo
3 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Dave,
I agree👍 Rowen's thoughts exactly mirrored mine.
She might 'fly' with the 3S, or rip the shaft out or strip the gears😮
Figured Rogal might have the 2.5 gearing, it's the smallest of the 919D gears.
They go up to 3000, ~6rpm off load.
Ref. the 1060 ESC - I have a few, very reliable and easy to set up.
I use them with 540/550 type motors and I've not yet managed to make one warm up.
Yes they do have LiPo protection. It's a 2 stage protection described in the user manual.
Stage 1: Trigger point 3.25V per cell, i.e. 6.5V for a 2S.
At which point the ESC reduces power output to 50%, so you have a chance to tootle into a safe harbour😊
Stage 2: Trigger point 3.0V per cell, i.e. 6.0V for a 2S.
At which point the ESC cuts power to Zero, the boat stops dead and needs a tow or shove home 😮😭
Cheers, Doug 😎
PS I like Hobbywing Quicruns in general. The 1060 or 860 dual version for brushed, and the 16BL30 (30A) for brushless. Never had a problem with them.
I agree👍 Rowen's thoughts exactly mirrored mine.
She might 'fly' with the 3S, or rip the shaft out or strip the gears😮
Figured Rogal might have the 2.5 gearing, it's the smallest of the 919D gears.
They go up to 3000, ~6rpm off load.
Ref. the 1060 ESC - I have a few, very reliable and easy to set up.
I use them with 540/550 type motors and I've not yet managed to make one warm up.
Yes they do have LiPo protection. It's a 2 stage protection described in the user manual.
Stage 1: Trigger point 3.25V per cell, i.e. 6.5V for a 2S.
At which point the ESC reduces power output to 50%, so you have a chance to tootle into a safe harbour😊
Stage 2: Trigger point 3.0V per cell, i.e. 6.0V for a 2S.
At which point the ESC cuts power to Zero, the boat stops dead and needs a tow or shove home 😮😭
Cheers, Doug 😎
PS I like Hobbywing Quicruns in general. The 1060 or 860 dual version for brushed, and the 16BL30 (30A) for brushless. Never had a problem with them.
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💬 Re: Spencer's pool Burlington
3 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Hi TD,
Admittedly there is a certain similarity in hull shape, not surprising since both classes were based on current commercial trawler / whaler designs.
But that's as far as it goes. Attached is a photo (port side) of an early (short forecastle) Flower, K63 Picotee.
Put that 'head to head' with the pic of Baffin's starboard side, and stbd view of the model in the video, and the differences are immediately apparent so I won't list them here.
Y'all can play 'Spot the differences' 😉
First clue for me was the Pennant number; T275. 'T' for Trawler.
The Flowers had pennant numbers beginning with 'K' for 'K'orvette😉 coz 'C' was already in use for Cruisers and Carriers.
So I looked for HMS or HMCS T275 and immediately hit HMS Baffin. Digging deeper I also found this on UBoat Net-
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/2718.html
Q.E.D. 😉
Easy mistake to make TD.
Cheers, Doug 😎
Admittedly there is a certain similarity in hull shape, not surprising since both classes were based on current commercial trawler / whaler designs.
But that's as far as it goes. Attached is a photo (port side) of an early (short forecastle) Flower, K63 Picotee.
Put that 'head to head' with the pic of Baffin's starboard side, and stbd view of the model in the video, and the differences are immediately apparent so I won't list them here.
Y'all can play 'Spot the differences' 😉
First clue for me was the Pennant number; T275. 'T' for Trawler.
The Flowers had pennant numbers beginning with 'K' for 'K'orvette😉 coz 'C' was already in use for Cruisers and Carriers.
So I looked for HMS or HMCS T275 and immediately hit HMS Baffin. Digging deeper I also found this on UBoat Net-
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/2718.html
Q.E.D. 😉
Easy mistake to make TD.
Cheers, Doug 😎
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💬 Re: Running some club boats at Spencer's pool in BURLINGTON
3 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
An interesting curiosity Garth.
But why 'Alligator Boat'? Do they bite? 😁
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But why 'Alligator Boat'? Do they bite? 😁
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💬 Re: Spencer's pool Burlington
3 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Garth,
I reckon she is HMS Baffin, an Isles Class Armed trawler.
"HMS Baffin was an Isles-class trawler of the Royal Navy. Constructed in Canada for the Royal Navy, the trawler was one of eight loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. The vessel was mostly engaged in minesweeping duties out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Following the war, Baffin was returned to the Royal Navy. The vessel was then sold into mercantile service. The vessel was broken up in 1983."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Baffin
Model is nicely done, my compliments to your mate👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
I reckon she is HMS Baffin, an Isles Class Armed trawler.
"HMS Baffin was an Isles-class trawler of the Royal Navy. Constructed in Canada for the Royal Navy, the trawler was one of eight loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. The vessel was mostly engaged in minesweeping duties out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Following the war, Baffin was returned to the Royal Navy. The vessel was then sold into mercantile service. The vessel was broken up in 1983."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Baffin
Model is nicely done, my compliments to your mate👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
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💬 Re: Slow going …
6 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Don't go nuts on the 'touch ups' and looking for perfection BW.
These boats were probably the most heavily worked (and successful) vessels of the whole DKM surface fleet, operating from the North Sea and Channel to the Med and Black Sea.
Most larger DKM ships only managed one or two missions!
The S-Boats were repaired and patched with whatever was available or could be 'scrounged', much like the US PTBs in the Pacific.
So make it look Used and it'll be just right👍
Looking good so far.
Cheers, Doug 😎
These boats were probably the most heavily worked (and successful) vessels of the whole DKM surface fleet, operating from the North Sea and Channel to the Med and Black Sea.
Most larger DKM ships only managed one or two missions!
The S-Boats were repaired and patched with whatever was available or could be 'scrounged', much like the US PTBs in the Pacific.
So make it look Used and it'll be just right👍
Looking good so far.
Cheers, Doug 😎
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💬 Re: First coat
6 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
She's gonna be a real head turner Rick 👍😋
Be prepared for the 'long haul' with the varnishing to achieve the glass finish such a boat deserves. Working through W&D grades from about 480 on the EzeKote then up to (or is that down to?) 3000 for the varnish coats. Finally finish off with fine auto cutting polish - AKA Anti Hologram Polish. Believe me it's worth the effort👍 Main ingredient being patience😉
Happy finishing
Cheers, Doug 😎
Be prepared for the 'long haul' with the varnishing to achieve the glass finish such a boat deserves. Working through W&D grades from about 480 on the EzeKote then up to (or is that down to?) 3000 for the varnish coats. Finally finish off with fine auto cutting polish - AKA Anti Hologram Polish. Believe me it's worth the effort👍 Main ingredient being patience😉
Happy finishing
Cheers, Doug 😎
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📝 Saw this when stopping for gas
6 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Very nice looking boat Ron👍
In 60's style paint job too.
Would make a great and unusual model, with Ken at the wheel and Barbie draped over the bench seat (reminds me of my old souped up Hillman Minx😉 NOT Barbie - the front bench seat😁).
But Chris Craft? I don't think so. Christopher Columbus Smith would be revolving in his grave!
First FG instead of wood for an oldie Chris Craft and then of course the maker's plate on the stbd quarter really made me wonder! So I trawled around a bit 😁
This boat looks like an early (?) Custom Craft Manta Ray, they were built from early sixties (?) in CC's Buffalo plant, there were several others. See attached pic of a 1960 Manta. Any aficionados on the site?
If anyone can find one here's a DIY guide to the restoration of '64 Sunray. Could be a guide for building a model??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXnNf6NPhZE
Watch the follow up vid as well, Part 2 comes right after Part 1. (Quelle surprise!😉)
Happy boating folks👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_inXfPJuHSM
In 60's style paint job too.
Would make a great and unusual model, with Ken at the wheel and Barbie draped over the bench seat (reminds me of my old souped up Hillman Minx😉 NOT Barbie - the front bench seat😁).
But Chris Craft? I don't think so. Christopher Columbus Smith would be revolving in his grave!
First FG instead of wood for an oldie Chris Craft and then of course the maker's plate on the stbd quarter really made me wonder! So I trawled around a bit 😁
This boat looks like an early (?) Custom Craft Manta Ray, they were built from early sixties (?) in CC's Buffalo plant, there were several others. See attached pic of a 1960 Manta. Any aficionados on the site?
If anyone can find one here's a DIY guide to the restoration of '64 Sunray. Could be a guide for building a model??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXnNf6NPhZE
Watch the follow up vid as well, Part 2 comes right after Part 1. (Quelle surprise!😉)
Happy boating folks👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_inXfPJuHSM
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📝 The Numbers game for props.
9 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Hi Martin,
I think you are dead right (saw it on MB Mayhem I suspect😉).
I've been looking at a few boat prop suppliers.
X seems to indicate that both leading and trailing edges of the blades are straight so the plan view looks like an X. Same for aircraft props (sorry - Airscrews😁) apparently.
An S type has a curve leading edge and straight trailing edge, just many 3 blade scale props so the plan view is (you guessed it👍) S shaped.
Pitch doesn't seem to have much to do with it. S types can also be fine pitch (~1.3) like this example -
https://www.modellbau-berlinski.de/rc-boats-and-accessories/...
60/45=1.33r. I've also seen some S with 1.6 pitch, yer pays yer money .....
From Roy's comment re angular props I'd guess that the X types are are the surface piercing.
Cheers, Doug 😎
I think you are dead right (saw it on MB Mayhem I suspect😉).
I've been looking at a few boat prop suppliers.
X seems to indicate that both leading and trailing edges of the blades are straight so the plan view looks like an X. Same for aircraft props (sorry - Airscrews😁) apparently.
An S type has a curve leading edge and straight trailing edge, just many 3 blade scale props so the plan view is (you guessed it👍) S shaped.
Pitch doesn't seem to have much to do with it. S types can also be fine pitch (~1.3) like this example -
https://www.modellbau-berlinski.de/rc-boats-and-accessories/...
60/45=1.33r. I've also seen some S with 1.6 pitch, yer pays yer money .....
From Roy's comment re angular props I'd guess that the X types are are the surface piercing.
Cheers, Doug 😎
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💬 Re: PT-109 first scratch build
9 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Excellent job Clive 👍☀️☀️☀️
Well pleased to see you fitting all three shafts👍😀
I have a 1/34 (2'4" / 70.7cm) scratch built ELCO 80 in for a refit.
Can't wait to see how your working torpedoes actually do!
And if the woiks can be scaled down by nearly half to fit mine.
Awaiting developments with well bated breath.
Cheers, Doug😎
Well pleased to see you fitting all three shafts👍😀
I have a 1/34 (2'4" / 70.7cm) scratch built ELCO 80 in for a refit.
Can't wait to see how your working torpedoes actually do!
And if the woiks can be scaled down by nearly half to fit mine.
Awaiting developments with well bated breath.
Cheers, Doug😎
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📝 portbalne video
9 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Yep, no problems Rogal👍
and we can see how you did it -
post the web link address (URL) in the text and the site converts it to a hyperlink - the thing in the grey box - just like any other web address, for shops etc, etc.
Great looking tug, highly manoeuvrable - makes some odd noises though? 😉
Cheers, Doug 😎
and we can see how you did it -
post the web link address (URL) in the text and the site converts it to a hyperlink - the thing in the grey box - just like any other web address, for shops etc, etc.
Great looking tug, highly manoeuvrable - makes some odd noises though? 😉
Cheers, Doug 😎
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📝 Fire Tender
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Pun-derful answer Nerys👍😂
My lips are now sealed 🙊
Happy sailing, look forward to a video some time ...
Very best regards to you and and of course to the resourceful Alice.
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My lips are now sealed 🙊
Happy sailing, look forward to a video some time ...
Very best regards to you and and of course to the resourceful Alice.
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📝 Thames Sailing Barges
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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"I don't wish to know that. Kindly leave the stage!"
Now, which daft old TV show was that from?
Probably Morecambe & Wise 😂🤣
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Now, which daft old TV show was that from?
Probably Morecambe & Wise 😂🤣
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📝 Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Hi Black Shoe,
"my point-and-shoot seems to make the lights in the photos brighter than they really are. "
Main reason for that is that your eye reacts to light logarithmically, whereas the receptor chips (CCD or whatever) react linearly.
Plus the auto shoot will be doing it's best to extract all possible detail from the scene and increases sensitivity, e.g setting a higher equivalent ISO level.
Remember the grainy pics from 1600 ISO 35mm film?
Set the camera manually to ISO 400 or less and you should have more luck.
Have a look at the White Balance and Night Scene choices as well.
Happy twiddling 😉
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"my point-and-shoot seems to make the lights in the photos brighter than they really are. "
Main reason for that is that your eye reacts to light logarithmically, whereas the receptor chips (CCD or whatever) react linearly.
Plus the auto shoot will be doing it's best to extract all possible detail from the scene and increases sensitivity, e.g setting a higher equivalent ISO level.
Remember the grainy pics from 1600 ISO 35mm film?
Set the camera manually to ISO 400 or less and you should have more luck.
Have a look at the White Balance and Night Scene choices as well.
Happy twiddling 😉
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📝 Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Don't want to get caught up in the 'collateral damage' eh Tora?
Like I said - we wake up earlier over here😉
Seriously though folks😁
I learned about Evans some years back while designing some lighting circuits for one of Ed's (Figtree) magnificent tugboats and sourcing suitable components in the US. They do indeed have some excellent stuff. I have since seen several other members recommend them.
All the best, keep on lighting up your boats BUT NOT the dreaded weed!
Cheers, Doug 😎
PS You are more than welcome to 'enter the fray' anytime Tora!
Like I said - we wake up earlier over here😉
Seriously though folks😁
I learned about Evans some years back while designing some lighting circuits for one of Ed's (Figtree) magnificent tugboats and sourcing suitable components in the US. They do indeed have some excellent stuff. I have since seen several other members recommend them.
All the best, keep on lighting up your boats BUT NOT the dreaded weed!
Cheers, Doug 😎
PS You are more than welcome to 'enter the fray' anytime Tora!
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📝 Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
Fleet Admiral)
Hi Len,
"were to get the bulbs"
Favourite source in the States seems to be here
https://evandesigns.com/pages/lighting-your-model-ships
Not 'bulbs' but LEDs, use about half the current or less than the 'grain of wheat' filament bulbs in the Graupner originals.
I haven't seen those since I used them for bow and stern jack staffs on my 1/72 destroyer some 30 years ago. Mine came mounted on a long brass tube, ideal for fixing on the model 😉
At 1/25 you can probably fit 3mm or even 5mm LEDs to them.
https://evandesigns.com/products/3-volt-solid-leds
Have fun, but don't get all lit up!
Cheers, Doug 😎
"were to get the bulbs"
Favourite source in the States seems to be here
https://evandesigns.com/pages/lighting-your-model-ships
Not 'bulbs' but LEDs, use about half the current or less than the 'grain of wheat' filament bulbs in the Graupner originals.
I haven't seen those since I used them for bow and stern jack staffs on my 1/72 destroyer some 30 years ago. Mine came mounted on a long brass tube, ideal for fixing on the model 😉
At 1/25 you can probably fit 3mm or even 5mm LEDs to them.
https://evandesigns.com/products/3-volt-solid-leds
Have fun, but don't get all lit up!
Cheers, Doug 😎
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📝 Fire Tender
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Nice job Nerys👍
Funny though, I always thought FIRE BOATS were supposed to extinguish fires - not start them 🔥 😮
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Funny though, I always thought FIRE BOATS were supposed to extinguish fires - not start them 🔥 😮
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📝 Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Tora (Tora Tora!)
Yep I noticed the hiccup too, kept getting attached error message.
Suspected that a security certificate had expired, was about to advise Stephen when it was fixed 😀
"I kept trying to post the information" - Over this side of the pond we get up a few hours before you guys over there 😴! 😉
Cheers, Doug 😎
Yep I noticed the hiccup too, kept getting attached error message.
Suspected that a security certificate had expired, was about to advise Stephen when it was fixed 😀
"I kept trying to post the information" - Over this side of the pond we get up a few hours before you guys over there 😴! 😉
Cheers, Doug 😎
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📝 Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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No sweat BS 👍
I've used Shapeways a few times: 4.7" and 20mm Oerlikon guns for my 1/72 H class destroyer and some magnificent twin 50cals for my 1/32 ELCO 80 PTB.
Level of detailing was great, but the 4.7s were disappointing as they seemed to be printed 'in one go'. Meaning that the gun screen internals and barrel were fixed - no chance of elevation control as I had planned 😭
NOTE; beware of the 'frosted print' versions! They have a surface texture like 240 grade wet & dry paper. Smoothing (with acetone or Dichloromethane!) is difficult without damaging the detailing.
Cheers, Doug 😎
I've used Shapeways a few times: 4.7" and 20mm Oerlikon guns for my 1/72 H class destroyer and some magnificent twin 50cals for my 1/32 ELCO 80 PTB.
Level of detailing was great, but the 4.7s were disappointing as they seemed to be printed 'in one go'. Meaning that the gun screen internals and barrel were fixed - no chance of elevation control as I had planned 😭
NOTE; beware of the 'frosted print' versions! They have a surface texture like 240 grade wet & dry paper. Smoothing (with acetone or Dichloromethane!) is difficult without damaging the detailing.
Cheers, Doug 😎
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📝 Thames Sailing Barges
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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"a mixture of Red ochre, Cod oil, Urine and salt water"
Phew!🙊
Wonder where they got enough urine from?
NO! Don't tell me Nerys - I don't think I really want to know 😝
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Phew!🙊
Wonder where they got enough urine from?
NO! Don't tell me Nerys - I don't think I really want to know 😝
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💬 Re: Structure
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Slow down Rick!
You're making me dizzy 😮🤕
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You're making me dizzy 😮🤕
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📝 portbalne video
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Welcome back Martin😀
Was getting concerned, sorry to hear of your trials, tribulations and loss.
Get well(er) soon and happy catching up👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
Was getting concerned, sorry to hear of your trials, tribulations and loss.
Get well(er) soon and happy catching up👍
Cheers, Doug 😎
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📝 Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
10 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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https://www.shapeways.com/product/X8XKUVMSN/deck-light-led-1...
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📝 In Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦
16 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Ron,
They do still exist but the correct name is Capital Marine Modellers Guild.
They only seem to have a web presence on Face Book, no own web site except a 'Blog Spot' - whatever that means.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Capital+M...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Social-Club/Capital-Marine-Modellers-Guild-532435620586697/
https://capitalmarine.blogspot.com/
Cheers, Doug 😎
They do still exist but the correct name is Capital Marine Modellers Guild.
They only seem to have a web presence on Face Book, no own web site except a 'Blog Spot' - whatever that means.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Capital+M...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Social-Club/Capital-Marine-Modellers-Guild-532435620586697/
https://capitalmarine.blogspot.com/
Cheers, Doug 😎
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💬 Re: Almost ready for final mahogany planking
16 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Boatshed,
You can find them on Amazon, just ordered mine from Amazon.de.
Or go straight to the manufacturer-
MOLOTOW™
Feuerstein GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Str. 9/2
77933 Lahr / Schwarzwald
Germany
In very pretty landscape in Southwest Germany, worth a trip😉
https://www.molotow.com/en/applications/marker-applications/...
https://shop.molotow.com/en/alle-produkte/molotow-liquid-chrome-4mm.html?___from_store=de
BEWARE! The Trade Mark for the pens is MOLOTOW
so don't try mixing cocktails with them 🔥😮
Cheers Doug 😎
You can find them on Amazon, just ordered mine from Amazon.de.
Or go straight to the manufacturer-
MOLOTOW™
Feuerstein GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Str. 9/2
77933 Lahr / Schwarzwald
Germany
In very pretty landscape in Southwest Germany, worth a trip😉
https://www.molotow.com/en/applications/marker-applications/...
https://shop.molotow.com/en/alle-produkte/molotow-liquid-chrome-4mm.html?___from_store=de
BEWARE! The Trade Mark for the pens is MOLOTOW
so don't try mixing cocktails with them 🔥😮
Cheers Doug 😎
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📝 Old cruise / speed control
26 days ago by RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi M-C,
That's a really ancient Multiplex ESC with separate forward/reverse relay unit you have there.
If you don't have the associated ancient Multiplex TX and RX to go with it I'm afraid you are up the proverbial creek without the necessary electronic paddle🤔
Send it to Colin for his vintage display and fit a modern ESC.
Commodore looks in pretty good nick to me 👍 Nice find.
Cheers, Doug 😎
That's a really ancient Multiplex ESC with separate forward/reverse relay unit you have there.
If you don't have the associated ancient Multiplex TX and RX to go with it I'm afraid you are up the proverbial creek without the necessary electronic paddle🤔
Send it to Colin for his vintage display and fit a modern ESC.
Commodore looks in pretty good nick to me 👍 Nice find.
Cheers, Doug 😎
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