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rotating radars off mast by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 11 months ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Some great ideas and many options! what I thought was "no hope" to "every hope" of resolving the problem. Need to start to make some decisions and looking forward to Dave's forthcoming thread with more details.👍

rotating radars off mast by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 11 months ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Thanks Mark, the wire would be a solution if the scanner was on the mast centreline but it is off-set half way up and on a shelf so that it can rotate. The 6mm motors suggested by Trillium appear to be a possible solution fitted underneath the shelf.

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rotating radars off mast by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 11 months ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Thanks Dave, you've set me off on another adventure into the unknown but I think I'm learning....do I need the Arduino UNO controller and could I control two motors off it (it doesn't matter if the speed is the same ) . If I don't need the controller ,could you explain a bit more about using the POT (presumably a potentiometer?)

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rotating radars off mast by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 11 months ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Thanks Doug,the boat is the Ayton Cross Tug which has the scanner supported from a shelf projected from the main mast.the scale is 1:32. I'm thinking it's an impossible task but just maybe there's a nano motor somewhere waiting for the task!

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rotating radars off mast by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 11 months ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

About to build my mast which has two rotating radars at different levels. Any recommendations for the motors etc and links to purchase would be great!

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Finishing by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 1 year ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

😋great debate, painting and finishing is a nightmare for beginners which includes Me! 🤗 Seafarer

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RAF RESCUE by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 4 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

HI , have you some details of the petrol engine and where you got It..any problems? 💭

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Stardust by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 5 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

💭 HI Chiefpurser, Stardust looks really good, did you have problems with buoyancy, and how much does It weigh, how do you transport and launch such a big model? Looks a good pool, where do you sale?

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The Three Brothers of Rye - fishing smack by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 6 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Great video, well done.

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Crewe MBC sunday sail 11th Nov 2012 by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 6 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 1 )

Love the sound track! pity about the bluring but I guess that the wind had a part to play.....nice video

crew wind sail video

Bournville Model Power Boat Club by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 6 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

👍 very good turnout and well organised. Excellent pier and lighthouses which added character to the lake. definitely attend again next year! I hope the boat that didn't get rescued by the lifeboat survived the ordeal!

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glazing windows with solid water by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 6 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

HI Dave, It Is a 2 part epoxy substance which creates a crystal clear solid Illusion of deep water manufactured by Deluxematerials.com.Takes a long time to set but Is very effective. I thought It would look good for windows but It appears to be more trouble than Its worth. It also dissolves Plastic magic glue so beware!

epoxy glue sub wind glazing crystal windows window

glazing windows with solid water by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 6 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

Hi, has anyone had any experience of using this material?. what Is the best way of sealing the Inner surface, does It have to be permanent or Is there a material that can be pealed away after the "water" has set that does not leave marks etc. the size of my windows are approx. 8mm sq In plastic card.

wind glazing seal windows window

Mayhem at Wicksteed! by seafarer Chief Petty Officer   Posted: 6 years ago ✓ Like This Post   ( 0 )

😰 real busy weekend but would like to come If I can fit It In, any Idea of starting/finishing times and events etc? safe harbour, Seafairer