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    ๐Ÿ“ Interesting trivia ..
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    It does not get any better than that... except in
    "The Twilight Zone".๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Paint came in, hull paintedโ€ฆthe blue is mot quite right
    6 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Cash,
    Looking good!
    Two paint comments. 1) Is the Tamiya a flat or a shiny finish? If the latter, a layer of dull coat will soften the color a bit. 2) Blue contains Red, the fastest fading color found on ships. As such, Blue's dull quite rapidly and often chalked. All that said, the color at the ship yard, vs even 3 months at sea will look appreciably different.
    It has been interesting to follow several museum ships that have recently been re-paint in camo scheme. The comment most often heard is "they don't look right".
    ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

    ๐Ÿ“ Boy, could this apply to us
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    It is on my bucket list Bill!๐Ÿ˜€

    ๐Ÿ“ Boy, could this apply to us
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Roy,
    Yes Adam was one of the two original "stars" of Myth Busters. He has a channel on YouTube that he shoots in his "cave" and addresses all sorts of issues. Quite fun and tons of idea.
    Jump I envy you!๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

    ๐Ÿ“ Boy, could this apply to us
    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    I have watched a wonderful video on Adam Savage's YouTube channel and I thought that so much of it applies to many of the challenges we face.
    All to often, I find myself over engineering a solution to a problem and this video brings me right back to the KISS principal.


    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    8 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    ARRGGG Doug,
    Yep Screech is NOW made in Jamaica, but it did not use to be. Until around 1960-70 it was made in house. AND it was not 80 proof, just a tad more, Something like Sunset, made in St Vincent 180 proof. I think there is an entire story about how the name came about, something about a USN Admiral at the start of WW2.
    Either way, Jump needs to learn his rums if he is going to skipper some tramp steamer...๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Even if he does build a nice lookin' tramp.

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    8 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Jump, Don't listen to that old codger. he may out rank you, but anyone who tips Capt. Morgan's rather than NewFoundland Screech does rank at all๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    He is right on one point though, she looks really sweet!
    Great job. Now comes the fun stuff. (That's what you need the Screech for).
    Oh, yea, don't forget her Plimson Marks. Her prop tip may have actually broken water if she were light loaded. Remember those Liberty's that preceeded her๐Ÿ˜€

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    "think some research is in the offing!"
    That is what it is all about. Get cracking!
    The units have gotten a bit better than the old Lionel units we use to use....๐Ÿ˜€

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    10 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Jump,
    You are doing her proud. Are you going to install a smoke unit in her? That would look really nice. The small Harbor Models unit would fit in your superstructure without issues.
    Now about those rust stains....๐Ÿ˜‰

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    10 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Jump,
    She is looking sweet!
    Our Maine winter was messy as well. Our spring consists of rain, rain and more rain. But, on the bright side we have a great crop of Ticks this year.๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: P2583 motor torpedo boat
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    One of, if not, the best looking PT's ever designed and built!!!๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

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    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    "The stretchy black elastic also stretches if it gets wet."
    Roy, You are talking about rigging line, yes?๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Stretchy black thread is great, BUT, be aware that over a short period it will lose it's elasticity if left stretched. I would suggest being able to unhook/unload any such lines so that they rest in a relaxed condition.
    Guess how I know...๐Ÿ˜Š

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Jump,
    I "inherited" a bunch of BlueJacket metal blocks. They are all too small for my use( 1/48 scale) so if you would like them, you are welcome to them. Most fit 1/16th and 1/96th scale in various sizes. PM me your address and I'll send them out by snail wagon train.๐Ÿ˜Š

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    I have no doubt that the first mate rigged that line...๐Ÿ˜‚

    ๐Ÿ“ American Scout C-2 Freighter
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Hey Jumpugly,
    The Captain should throw the First Mate overboard for loading her like that!๐Ÿคฃ
    Before you remove too much from her stern, try adding some ballast forward. That in and of itself will raise the stern.
    She is looking really nice ( for a target๐Ÿ˜)

    ๐Ÿ“ Easter greetings
    24 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    I saw the Easter bunny!!!!

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Revell 1/72 scale Flower Class Corvette
    24 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    OK Doug,
    You got me, how is scale expressed in your converter? As a fraction or as a decimal? Foggy brain cells want to know๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: On research ...
    24 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Oh! Here you go... talking politics again.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Revell 1/72 scale Flower Class Corvette
    25 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    I am attaching scale speed chart that I save from an old Ship& scale magazine. I have used it for 1/48th models, my scale, and it seems to provide a fairly accurate basis.
    We need to remember that scale speed will almost always appear to be to slow, so some adjustment maybe warranted. Also, it is always nice to have just a tad more power, in one's back pocket, for those unexpected moments.
    Cheers All.
    ๐Ÿ˜Š

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Kitbashing a Revell Flower Class Corvette into HMCS Woodstock
    25 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Doing the research can be a great challenge, but it is so delightful to do. You have made a great start and I look forward to following your build!๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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    ๐Ÿ“ Help with wiring 2 motors please
    28 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Good Oh! Duncan Bravo Zulu to you. Those nast little un polarized servo plugs can bite you. This is why Futaba polarized their servo leads. One has to be very careful these days. I have had radio battery packs that were, from the factory, inverted. That was a head scratcher.
    And No, Canada is not stupid enough to adopt the USA. Who would with PumpkinHead and his syncopates running around?
    I am hoping that Maine secedes and joins Canada.
    ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

    ๐Ÿ“ Help with wiring 2 motors please
    30 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Duncan,
    I am confused. ( Normal for my age). I know what you are trying to achieve, tank steering, but after reading the manual for your WMixer, I am not sure that you can get there.
    Are the lead labels, motor 1, motor 2, ect, factory applied, or did you apply them?
    The removal of one red lead from one of the ESC radio leads is the correct way to go. Go on you.
    The manual talks about connecting motors to leads 1 and 2 and that leads 3 and 4 are duplicates of the former. There is no mention of mixing the rudder into the throttle commands. Strange.
    If all else fails, Action Electronics makes a good tank mixer here:


    https://www.componentshop.co.uk/action-electronics/mixers-multifunction.html
    ๐Ÿ“ Flysky radio behaving erraticly
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    LOL๐Ÿคฃ
    Welcome to Chinese instructions!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

    ๐Ÿ“ Flysky radio behaving erraticly
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    When in doubt:

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Update and mods. USS Cushing TB-1
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Isaac,
    I knew that I had a photo somewhere...
    This is the USS Tingey, Shubrick, Wilkes,. Blakeley Cl torpedo boats at Bangor, Maine, July 2, 1909.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Update and mods. USS Cushing TB-1
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    Nice Isaac!
    Take a look at the USS Blackley, TB-27 here on Navsource. She may be what your ship was modeled after.


    https://www.navsource.org/archives/05/tb/050327.htm
    ๐Ÿ“ Flysky radio behaving erraticly
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    It sounds to me like your radio is not binding. I have created a similar situation using my FrSky system. After many strange words came out of my mouth, I opted to start from scratch.
    I created an all new model in my transmitter, without any settings for the channels or servos, and bound the receiver.
    Once there, I added the servos I added an extra servo as a stand in for an ESC), and then made up my settings.
    The only time this did not work was when my receiver was programmed to a difference protocol.

    I don't think that your receiver battery pack is an issue, could be but doubt it. It could be the switch for the pack, in which case you can by pass it and connect the pack directly to the receiver.

    Do separate the transmitter and receiver by a couple of meters when you bind them. X-mitters can easily over power the receiver which will then, not bind.
    Hope this helps.๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

    ๐Ÿ“ Question of the Day?
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    AI=Alleged Intelligence

    ๐Ÿ“ Titanic - Scuttled??
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ToraDog ( Commodore)
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    This idea rates right up there with the theory that Neil Armstrong never set foot on the moon.
    As for TV documentaries, Trump watches them so....๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š



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