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Ville Class Tugboat

RusselBrothers built 38 Ville Class tugs for the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII many of these vessels served on both the West and East coastal waters. After their service in the war many were sold for private enterprises. Sine the hull is basically the same size on all these 38 Ville tugs I built one hull and made three different wheelhouses to represent three different tugboats currently operating in different locations of Canada. Beamsville is owned and operated by Marcel Theriault working out of Tofino, B.C. Loganville is owned and operated by Pete Spencer working out of Port Dover, on Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada Miss Jenna is owned and operated by Kelley and Son working out of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada I have had the privilege of meeting all three owners, photographing each vessel and sailing aboard the Beamsville in the Tofino Harbour.

Ronald

1 month ago

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Emily

The Emma design by Gary Webb, who gave permission to me for making a smaller version, named Emily.

Ronald

4 months ago

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Emma

Gary Webb designed though with a shorter version of the ballast fin and to counter that with a shorter mast carrying less sail.

Ronald

4 months ago

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Skiff

The skiff is a build from the book Model Boat Building -The Spritsail Skiff- by Steve Rogers and Patricia Staby-Rogers. I added the bow sprit and other interior details not in the original version. The green canister in the center is the receiver (actually a plastic pill bottle) It rests securely in a round hole.

Ronald

4 months ago

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St.Pierre Dory

Design is from The Dory Book, John Gardner’s fine collection of dory’s from over the centuries. The dory is used in various locations around the world not just in the waters off St. Pierre Island south of Newfoundland. This model was built in the Spring of 2023 and has yet to have its first voyage which should be soon.

Ronald

3 years ago

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Barge "Memere"

This barge is a model of the one used by Marcel Theriualt, skipper of the Beamsville, Tofino, BC. The barge is named after his 99 year old grandmother.

Ronald

3 years ago

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Garfeld

Garfeld is an old Billings kit of the Dragen, but because the cartoon character is the skipper and is challenging the winds on the bow, it only seems fitting that it carries the name. I modified the kit, adding more ballast to the keel, enlarged the rudder, and changed the design of the deck structures. I gave it a sail and mast from a DF-65 and it sails very well.

Ronald

3 years ago

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Schooner - "The Show"

David Westergaard, designed and built "TheShow" in 2019 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. When I saw it in a magazine, I went about contacting him to receive permission to make a Rc model of her. He gave me permission and sent a few photos of a half hull design he had done and the contact for the person who had made the plan line drawings. I built the model in the spring of 2022 and have enjoyed sailing it in light to moderate winds

Ronald

3 years ago

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Geneva

Nordic Folkboat design seen on the shores of Lake Geneva. Scratch built with my own plans

Ronald

5 years ago

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Miss Katherine

Scratch built small tugboat seen in Mahone Bay,Nova Scotia, which has a chine steel sheet hull. Overall length was 48’ width 12’, single screw, crew of two. The original tugboat was named Enmore, built in 1959, on the shores of Lake Ontario, by Belmar Welding Company Ltd. It was destined to be a public works tug in Charlotte Town, PEI. Her current name is Miss Katherine

Ronald

6 years ago

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(Working Vessel) Progress J-502

Billing Boats kit, Progress J-502 vacuum formed hull, deck and cabin. Wheel house is very thin wood 2 ply. The kit was missing styrene strips, but the deck fittings were included. All brass rods, mahogany strips, rigging was in the kit. Added furniture in wheelhouse, navigation lights, windows, and railings and other details not found in the kit. Fun little boat to make and research. (7/10)

Ronald

7 years ago

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(Working Vessel) Villa Class Tugboat

3/4”=1’ Began building September 2020 finished the Spring 2021 when ballast testing and weights were added. The RusselBrothers of Owen Sound, Ontario build many varieties of vessels. The Loganville and Beamsville are both Ville Class tugboats. Built for the CDN Royal Navy and saw duty on both coasts on Canada and some were shipped over seas too. Read the history of the Loganville: http://russelbrothers.com/xloganville.html

Ronald

7 years ago

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Wianno Senior

Uses 6vAA battery pack to power the Spektrum Receiver and two servos. Mast is 22” Boom 20” Sail material is from Doyle Sailmakers inc. 2.2oz Fibrermax nylon from Challenge Sailcloth Draft is 3” Bean 8” (9/10)

Ronald

7 years ago

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(Yacht) Midwest Cranberry Isle

Recently purchased this boat built by Don Sutton, Scale Captain, Metro Modellers Toronto, Canada . Don built the boat about 15 years ago, but to make room for a larger new model he is selling older models. This style of Yacht has long been a favorite of mine which will be my winter scratch build project. Having this working model in my workshop will assist me with the project. (10/10)

Ronald

8 years ago

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(Other) M12

More to come with photos out of the water. Uses One Meter Soling Rig and Sails. Design of hull/rudder/keel is to sail in the weeds. (5/10)

Ronald

8 years ago

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Making Miss Jenna wheelhouse

After seeing the tugboat last month and taking a bunch of photos, I am now making a wheelhouse of Miss Jenna that will fit the Ville Class tugboat hull I use for the two other villes. By using one hull I can interchange the wheelhouse to represent a different tugboat. Miss Jenna has some features that the others do not such as the stanchions and cable secured to the bulwarks. Those could be added to the existing model too. Her mast has many work lights, more than just lights for navigation and towing. Yellow vessel is Loganville and red n white is the Beamsville.

Ronald

3 months ago

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Drop Marine 🇨🇦

I know some of you have played with these vessels and created 3-D printed versions but here is the manufacturer out in B.C., Canada https://www.dropmarine.com/products

Ronald

6 months ago

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30” Skiff

Bought this almost complete scratch built sprit sailing skiff for 50$. The person made every part following the instructions from a book. The model is 30” LOA with an 8” Beam. Came with mast, two rudders, one for display and one for sailing. Also two weighted hinged drop down centreboards, each a different weight. The builder had in mind to make it RC . It is white cedar and very light weight.

Ronald

4 months ago

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Emma Jr sailboat

This is a 26 1/2” version of the Gary Webb design from bearospaceindustry.com Gary’s Emma is a sprit rig double end sloop which has a world-wide following. I built my full size Emma from Gary’s plans. The Emma Jr is also based on those plans of the frames and hull. I made changes to the design by altering the access to the servos. Emma Jr could have remained the same as her big sister but I didn’t. Gary is being kept informed of the build and he often has made positive comments along the way. Emma Jr is being designed to be sailed in shallow city reflection pools with water depth between 5-6 inches. Her beam is 8”; mast 24”, main boom 12” and jib boom 4 1/2”. I am using the sprit rig as Emma Sr is using. Emma Senior seen here in blue Emma Jr is not painted yet

Ronald

8 months ago

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It only took a smouldering cigarette …

While touring the Museum of the Gaspe, they told us a near disaster caused by a cigarette smouldering in the trash. The fishing vessel displayed outside, caught fire, requiring structural frames be replaced and hull planks. The carpenters were able to take my IPhone and get photos up on deck for me. There was a nice model in the museum created by a local model builder. which the staff brought me a chair to stand on to take photos of the deck. The staff are superb! The museum includes a large research library is open to visitors. Most of the collection is in stacks beyond eyes of the public. I was able to see some materials relating to the WWII period of history that included the 5 forts and two naval bases.

Ronald

1 year ago

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Fix’r Upper

I found this fixer upper yesterday and took some photos. It’s building technique is interesting.

Ronald

1 year ago

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HMCS Sackville post-WWII Canadian Research Vessel

Yes, it is a Revell kit like so many others who have built a Corvette, but this one involves no armour. During my research I found a book that it is not available in my library however, I could drive into Toronto and see the copy in the Toronto research library. I chose to try and contact the author. He kindly wrote me and has given me advice on this “kit-bashing” project. He told me the model represents the “Snowberry, which was one of ten built in Canada on British contract to British design, so the stern was not modified for minesweeping”, said Dr. Milner Sackville is different, I was told by Dr. Milner, that “if you are going to build Sackville you need to know that the stern of the Airfix kit is wrong for the first 54 Canadian built corvettes. These all had a wide “duck tail” stern to accommodate minesweeper gear — way too complex and problematic to kitbash. The deck clomber differed from ship to ship according to the practice of the yard, the program, and type of boiler — water tube, fire tube, pressurized boiler room etc…” I have been doing lots of research and have found some photos to assist me with this project. It requires changes to the “kit” and making parts that resemble the photos. I know there will be things that are missing plus that over the 20+ years, the ship went through several structural changes and refits. The photos show the two different stern images and how I modified the kit to create a “duck tail”. Other photos are of the revised superstructure for steerage. Noteworthy are the extended deck and addition of ladders/steps. Handrails will be added. RC conversion will be forthcoming.

Ronald

1 year ago

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Thanks to those who responded about Dean’s Kit

You may recall James May asked about having someone build his Dean’s kit of the HMS BRONNINGTON for his dad? I responded with questions about the kit and after consulting others with experience building them, it’s not one I could do. It requires someone who knows how to use photo etched parts. Another is James wanted to make an RC model, but this kit is only 18” in length and has a 3 3/8” beam which is very tight for a twin screw kit. Not for a novice, operator. Sorry but better to check out a kit before buying and then afterwards seeing your dream is more difficult than first thought. Ron

Ronald

1 year ago

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Question

Is this Nozzle mounted to the rudder? It doesn’t look to be surrounding the prop as other nozzles do.

Ronald

1 year ago

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RAAF Museum Point Cook, Victoria, Australia

Any of our members been to this museum, if so please PM me. I am working on a flying boat which is on display there. Yes guys, some boats fly!

Ronald

2 years ago

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5 Followers

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Billings - Dragen

This is an older Billings kit. Not a scratch build this time, rather nice after all other boats lately. I kept patterns of the parts.

Ronald

5 years ago

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Miss Jenna located in Mahone Bay, N.S

Mike Kelly owns the Miss Jenna, a Russel Brothers Ville Class tugboat built for use by the RCN for duty on the East and West coasts of Canada. It has an approximate LOA of 40', beam 10' and interestingly virtually no keel. The drawings found, show a visible keel beginning about in the middle. A 4 1/2" width and about 1 3/4" depth, which becomes increasingly more moving aft. http://www.russelbrothers.ca/xlisterville.html Bill Froelich, Houston, Texas, built a fine 40" 1"=1' scale model seen here. Bill and I have been in contact and have shared various ideas.

Ronald

1 year ago

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Test Floats - Sea Trials

I took my three winter builds up the street to my neighbours pool. Tug Miss Katherine, Vosper, and Folk sailboat Ballast was good on all three. I had my Forward/Reverse power controls set-up opposite to what I prefer but those were just minor adjustments. Surprised that the Vosper requires a larger turning radius, though I did not give it much power in that small pool, especially on the first test out of the bathtub. Rather hard to take photos and control at the same time. I took a couple videos too but they did not turn out very well. It is a small outdoor pool, but for my first test float, it was perfect for me. No swimming was required!!

Ronald

5 years ago

9 Posts

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Italeri Vosper 72’6” MTB 77

Donnieboy gave me this kit several years ago to build with the grandsons. But, the boys are not able to come over to help grandpa. Plus, they really are not interested! Plan to make the conversion to a single brushed motor using an NiHM. Looking over the deck there needed to be a hatch opening with the least disturbance to the design. I chose the area as seen in the photos. Built a coaming, and a hatch cover which once the torpedoes are in place is hidden. I do not believe the raised deck will be very obvious.

Ronald

6 years ago

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The Nordic Folkboat

Scratch build is well underway. It began with seeing one in a cradle on the shore of Lake Geneva. I wish now more photos would have been taken, but Google is a big help as are magazines. Currently, working on the mounting and alignment of the rudder.

Ronald

6 years ago

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💬 Re: And...... another Titanic

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How long is this model? With that much model above the waterline, I can see why you wouldn’t want to sail it on a windy day! You’d need a couple tugs to maneuver her.

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Perfect speed beautiful!

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I know you are a big fan of Life Boats and the RNLI

I saw this RNLB in a display case at a Visitor Centre in Mallaig, Scotland.

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An excellent reference link:

https://www.yalumba.co.uk/Framesets/British%20Power%20Boat%20Co%20-%20Page%204,%

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Subchaser?

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I took Emily sailing yesterday afternoon to see if the half-spoon would make a difference to the rudder. It helped immensely!

It is always amazing how just a slight breeze will move a sailboat along.

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📝 Dutch sailing barge

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I reviewed your profile back to December of 2021 when you began building Katie with just a preformed hull and minimal sheets of plans.

Since 2021, you have been building a number of vessels including several of Gary Webb designs and making an alternate version of Emma.

You’ve been busy making sails to fit these models too.

All this to say, the Dutch model isn’t your first “ Kick at the can”. You have experience with making sailing models, creating plans and fitting out a model sailboat.

I was thinking you launched into creating a difficult Dutch hull design as though it was your first sailing model. Well, I am wrong, and apologize to you. I look forward to seeing your experience develop into something of beauty on the water.

With Respect,

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See the models by this Dutch hobbyist.
Scheepsmodel-bouw-en-restauratie

I found Three places to get plans.

Sarik

https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/dutch-yacht-mm1203-static-sail-plan/

https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-semi-scale-1-2

https://new.bestshipmodels.com/product/yacht-dutch-xviic-ship-model-plans/

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📝 Dutch sailing barge

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Is this a Lemsteraak sailing barge?
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Grundel 9.5 Classic style cruiser

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📝 Dutch sailing barge

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Is there a stuffing box in there? I see a hole where it should be.

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I have used Balsa for years and have had success using it. It has qualities that are not always present in other species of trees. Yes it can be soft and lightweight, easily dented, very ply able. Balsa comes in several grades, A, B, C, plus grades for those using it for building lightweight gliders and rubber-powered airplanes.

My Miss Katherine tugboat has a balsa wood hull planks, the wood had been sealed and covered with fibreglass cloth.

I now use basswood, spruce, cedar and fir and clear pine. I rip thin strips from lumber using my tablesaw.

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📝 RNLB Watson Class Lifeboat twin screw

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Yes it is the same, just need the Line Plans

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📝 Light Up the Night at Lakefront Promenade Park, Oakville, Ontario

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We had about 10 fellas out last evening, any more and it would have been a very crowded dock.

It was a warm 28C for an October 3rd in Ontario and being beside Lake Ontario. A very slight breeze hardly noticeable and especially when trying to sail a sailboat, but some nice views were seen.

Lots of nice boats out last night.

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📝 Who has built the Mary Ann?

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These really help

I hope to get the model in early November after our clubs annual meeting when the person selling the kit and I have arranged to meet up.

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📝 Open the box, and you get pancakes!

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Are you launching the freighter soon?

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See you Saturday Night at MMM light up the night at the Promenade

I am taking the sailboat Emily and the Saint Pierre Dory

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Do you have different grades of sand paper? Maybe a belt sander too?

Take a photo of them stacked up together, use some straight pins if needed to give us an idea. It might not be so bad once we see it.

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📝 Who has built the Mary Ann?

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Those two examples were German registered shrimp boats that were found to illustrate how the actual vessel design is used in various countries.

Like you said Billings uses the same hull to produce different variations of fishing vessels.

I like your Scottish one you revised

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📝 Who has built the Mary Ann?

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Just the rigging and masts seem to be different but the hull and wheelhouse appear to be similar.

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Bob

The measurements are 22”x6.5” beam rail to keel 4” according to the fella who is selling it. It was built as a static model but I intend to open up the deck and install a stuffing box, rudder post, then seal it inside and out. $20 CDN comes with the fittings.

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Dem boots were make for walking and that’s jus’ wat me gonna du… get walking!

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Billings has put out several variations of this model. Who has built one? Show us your work. What size of motor did you put in it? Ballast? Any issues with the build?

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📝 RNLB Watson Class Lifeboat twin screw

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Has anyone built a model of this 1928 powered RNLB Watson Class ?

See these old photos

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Be sure to use a lanyard around your neck and attached to your transmitter, and one on your IPhone or recording device. The 1st choice is to have another person do your video recording, but if that is not possible then using a lanyard will make filming easier as one or the other device will be hands-free with no concern of dropping it in the water.

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📝 Are there any kits of this Scottish fishing vessel?

26 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (

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We visited the Wick Heritage Museum which is where I saw all the model boats. They had hours of reading if you took the time for each display. The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable about the various boats and elements that were required to make a living from the Herring catches. Barrel making, boat building and the craft used.

https://www.wickheritage.org/

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📝 Are there any kits of this Scottish fishing vessel?

27 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (

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I am intrigued by these Scottish fishing vessels and like many of my models they bring back memories from them being on my workbench.

In particular are the two seen in the first photo. The closer appears to have a mast step notch in its forward deck. Zoom in on the photo and see what I am referring to.

I like the double end shape and I was told they are drifters. Very seaworthy vessels.

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💬 Re: The Bow Blocks.

27 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (

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Fiddly work but your out come looks good. Balsa comes in different grades, are you using hard balsa C grade?

I could see those who make 3d parts would have made a plug to fit there. But the ‘ole file system works well snd gives a good feeling of accomplishment too.

Looks nice.

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30 days ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (

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Yes Lew, we finally agree on something 😄 Smile

My work uses the occasional printed item, but generally it’s hand made. I am fortunate to have a small lathe, and other woodworking equipment, plus a public library with laser cutting equipment and 3D printing machines if needed, they also have sewing machines that I used to make sails.

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1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (

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Hey there guys, my wife and I were really looking forward to seeing the workshop at Edmund’s place. Instead we learned little about how he builds or where? What he told us was that he uses free TinkerCAD and 3D printing. Several of the models were made sometime ago in the school workshop from what I gathered. He showed us the anchor winch he made and the 24 funnels all with TinkerCAD.

Yes, I know some of you use 3D printers and I have known skilled workers who use a metal lathe to make their parts.

The hulls are fibreglass which fibres are visible if you zoom in on the photo
No hulls were frame and plank.

The majority of fittings, railings, and other parts are from a printer.

He sent me a file to try printing railings. He said he had made a stack of them in just a 15 minutes. (See the last two photos)

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📝 Good Bye Scotland

1 month ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (

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Taste is not great, but juicy fruit gum really makes a difference and a peppermint lifesaver or other flavours.

There are other medicines that produce a bitter after taste. I am looking at the benefits from using it.

Our provincial health plan covered the cost.

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