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๐ฌ Re: Kupido fishing schooner
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That looks lovely! Why change it?
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๐ฌ Re: Comtesse
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๐ New barge under construction
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๐ Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
3 days ago by
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Regarding the Exeter Club;
We have a new sailing venue at Canonteign Falls Christow as of 17th of March 2023.
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๐ Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
3 days ago by
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https://www.exeteranddistrictmodelboatclub.com/meet-the-team |
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๐ Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
4 days ago by
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Is there anyone living close by that could help you ?
There are some other considerations such as the type of connectors used by the battery?
The connectors on the motor leads that connect to the speed control?
Also, is the servo the hobby store sold strong enough for his size of boat, & the pressure of the water thrust against it from the prop wash?
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๐ Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
4 days ago by
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See my PM
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๐ A Build Problem With My Aeronaut Diva Cabin Cruiser
6 days ago by
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Love those cereal boxes for making templates, if you do not eat cereal, then any food items such as soda crackers, biscuits, and such that use a stiff card packaging material will also work well. You could also ask your friends, the vicar, or relatives to set aside these items for you to collect. You know, Recycle, Reuse ๐
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๐ New Home
9 days ago by
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You going to be changing your profile photo? Iโm sorry to hear about your change in life.
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๐ SSMBC Model Boat Meet Jan 15, 2023 (Winter in Florida)
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๐ SSMBC Model Boat Meet Jan 15, 2023 (Winter in Florida)
10 days ago by
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RodC
I agree with you that there are very few clean ponds to go sailing at in the Greater Toronto Area. I know of a camp in Stouffville where the small lake is clear of weeds and then farther north are numerous Provincial Parks where the waters are very clear. I like Balsam Provincial Park which offers clear water and very nice beach.
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๐ Ads Ads Ads
14 days ago by
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Ads Ads Ads only appear on those accounts of website users who have not supported the website, is what Stephen has told me.
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๐ Model Boats Magazine - Eventide
15 days ago by
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Several of my sailboats are the same length as Eventide; the length and size make easy transport, plus storage on a bookshelf in the shop.
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๐ Coloured Sticky Tape For Coach Lining
15 days ago by
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Most interesting use of the English language. On this side of the pond we call it Pin stripe automotive trim tape.
You can get it through Amazon.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stripe-10mtr-Self-Adhesive-Black/dp/B07S1BBGGW/ref=mp_s |
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๐ Model Boats Magazine - Eventide
15 days ago by
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You might be interested in reading this chat about someone who drew up and built this model.
https://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=165990 |
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๐ฌ Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
16 days ago by
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I used some rough 3/4โsq about 8โ lengths to add on the barge which Marcel uses. He often hauls building materials to remote sites out in B.C.
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๐ Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
20 days ago by
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DF sailboats are pretty much out of the box, a few nuts n bolts, complete some rigging, add batteries and go sailing. In Canada Leadingedgehobbies.com is your go to place. But if you like to build and sail what youโve built, then get a kit or build an Emma.
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๐ Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
20 days ago by
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I would recommend not building a Footy as your introduction to sailing. They look COOL, but they are very finicky. I got so frustrated with mine that it was sold off within a couple months.
If this is your first build, and I believe you told me your shop has good woodworking equipment, I'd highly recommend building Gary Wade's "Emma".
http://www.bearospaceindustries.com/boats2.html |
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๐ฌ Re: Russian towboat barge project
20 days ago by
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Since the first barge was a quick build, might I suggest making a second one, then connect them together, side-by-side. Pete Spencer did this for his work around Port Dover, on Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada.
On Facebook see:
Tiller Marine
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=search&v=545488126689837&external_log_id=b64 |
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
20 days ago by
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I am looking at nanoCAD it has many similarities to the commands and placement of toolbars
I reviewed the
Introducing nanoCAD11 - Lesson 1
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
20 days ago by
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Lew,
123D Design is no longer available. Autodesk has discontinued it.
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๐ Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
20 days ago by
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If you are on FaceBook look up the group AMBO
The Association of Model Barge Owners
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by
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Does anyone know about delftship designing software?
https://www.delftship.net/ |
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by
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Lew are you awareโฆ
As of March 2023, Fusion 360 will no longer support macOS 10.15(Catalina) or lower, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 Version 1803 & older. This means that Fusion 360 will no longer live update or support new downloads and installs from this point on. When uninstalling from any outdated operating system, it cannot be reinstalled.
Note: Fusion 360 will continue to work on the operating system after the March update, but will no longer continue to update. Eventually it will stop functioning correctly, as it no longer meets the minimum system requirements to run Fusion 360.
I will not be downloading this as I am running Windows 10
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by
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Lew, apparently 123D Design is no longer available unless I was looking at the wrong site.
I have a 2017 version of AutoCadLt which is fine with me as 3D printing has not been needed for the type of boats I have been doing. With Autodesk they do not support anything โoldโ as 2017, but I donโt want a new version. I donโt think my laptop would handle much more.
Ron
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๐ฌ Re: 1930 Chris craft runabout
21 days ago by
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Awesome
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by
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Right Trev, an eraser, brush, various mechanical pencils with different leads soft to hard, sharpening board. Did I leave anything out?
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
22 days ago by
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Yes, a good sharp pencil, set squares, French curves and T-Square are great tools which I will use for some drawings, but a CAD program is a good tool to have in your tool box.
Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I logged on tonight and have not been locked out of AutoCadLt ๐ซฐ
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๐ What drawing software do you use?
23 days ago by
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I ask this question because I know some of you are using a CAD software to draw your boat models.
My educators Autodesk three year license is ending soon. I am retired high school teacher who has been using AutoCadLt in the classroom and at home since 2000, Autodesk has changed its policy on allowing retired educators to continue using their software for free.
If I were to continue designing and building model boats using a CAD software it may require me to learn a new system.
Any recommendations?
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๐ Free Christmas Prize Draw!
26 days ago by
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How about Valentines quiz ?Call it the Love Boat Quiz!
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