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💬 Re: Kupido fishing schooner
51 minutes ago by 🇨🇦 Ron (
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That looks lovely! Why change it?
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💬 Re: Comtesse
59 minutes ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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I only sail for fun and relaxation! I do not sail in competitions. My buddy and I sail our boats together at his house on a lake a couple days each summer.
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📝 New barge under construction
4 hours ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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I grabbed two clean nice looking 2x12 x 18” scraps I had in the garage; glued them with Titebond III waterproof glue; securely clamped them for several days.
Brought them up to the workshop and cut a 30% bevel on bow and stern, rounded the outer corners and notch in the middle where the bow of the tug will be secured when pushing around the pond.
Being solid wood, I do not have to add weight. I know from my earlier barge that was built using glued 2x6, the ballast was just right on the water.
I will add cargo, single bullocks at each corner and mid point too. A wide variety of possibilities to consider for deck details.
Pictured are two tugs that could tow or push the barge. Also my first barge is seen in the photo sequence and the barge that caught my imagination.
Brought them up to the workshop and cut a 30% bevel on bow and stern, rounded the outer corners and notch in the middle where the bow of the tug will be secured when pushing around the pond.
Being solid wood, I do not have to add weight. I know from my earlier barge that was built using glued 2x6, the ballast was just right on the water.
I will add cargo, single bullocks at each corner and mid point too. A wide variety of possibilities to consider for deck details.
Pictured are two tugs that could tow or push the barge. Also my first barge is seen in the photo sequence and the barge that caught my imagination.
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📝 Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
3 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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Regarding the Exeter Club;
We have a new sailing venue at Canonteign Falls Christow as of 17th of March 2023.
We have a new sailing venue at Canonteign Falls Christow as of 17th of March 2023.
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📝 Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
3 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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📝 Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
4 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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?
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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📝 Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
4 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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📝 A Build Problem With My Aeronaut Diva Cabin Cruiser
6 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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 😀
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📝 New Home
9 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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You going to be changing your profile photo? I’m sorry to hear about your change in life.
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📝 SSMBC Model Boat Meet Jan 15, 2023 (Winter in Florida)
10 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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Here is the site RodC is referring to just west of him. I went there with Donnieboy a few years ago.
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📝 SSMBC Model Boat Meet Jan 15, 2023 (Winter in Florida)
10 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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.
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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📝 Model Boats Magazine - Eventide
15 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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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📝 Coloured Sticky Tape For Coach Lining
15 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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
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📝 Model Boats Magazine - Eventide
15 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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You might be interested in reading this chat about someone who drew up and built this model.
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💬 Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
16 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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I used some rough 3/4”sq about 8” 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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📝 Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
20 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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 you’ve built, then get a kit or build an Emma.
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📝 Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
20 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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".
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".
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💬 Re: Russian towboat barge project
20 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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.
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📝 What drawing software do you use?
20 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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
I reviewed the
Introducing nanoCAD11 - Lesson 1
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📝 What drawing software do you use?
20 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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Lew,
123D Design is no longer available. Autodesk has discontinued it.
123D Design is no longer available. Autodesk has discontinued it.
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📝 Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
20 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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If you are on FaceBook look up the group AMBO
The Association of Model Barge Owners
The Association of Model Barge Owners
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📝 What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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Does anyone know about delftship designing software?
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📝 What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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Lew are you aware…
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
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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📝 What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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 “old” as 2017, but I don’t want a new version. I don’t think my laptop would handle much more.
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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 “old” as 2017, but I don’t want a new version. I don’t think my laptop would handle much more.
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💬 Re: 1930 Chris craft runabout
21 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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📝 What drawing software do you use?
21 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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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📝 What drawing software do you use?
22 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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 🫰
Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I logged on tonight and have not been locked out of AutoCadLt 🫰
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📝 What drawing software do you use?
23 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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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?
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.
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26 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ron ( Vice Admiral)
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How about Valentines quiz ?Call it the Love Boat Quiz!
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