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💬 Re: Old electronics pieces
6 months ago by 🇩🇪 Willem (
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Hi Mike,
I found a manual, even in English.
You may download it here:
I found a manual, even in English.
You may download it here:
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📝 Bauer Modelle issue
1 year ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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I bought, in Germany, some schottel drives from them, no problems.
What I learned from parts I ordert in England is that customs is difficult and taxes have to be paid by the receiver, before the parts will be passed through customs. This took some weeks.
Brexit didn't make it easier for us.
At the end all worked out fine but it took a couple of weeks.
Cheers Willem👍
What I learned from parts I ordert in England is that customs is difficult and taxes have to be paid by the receiver, before the parts will be passed through customs. This took some weeks.
Brexit didn't make it easier for us.
At the end all worked out fine but it took a couple of weeks.
Cheers Willem👍
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📝 Dual independent speed control set up
1 year ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi, have a look how rc caterpillars or tanks are configured. They have the same dual drive.
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📝 Billings Frisian Tjalk Skutsje
2 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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The site from billingboats shows a new version of the modell that was released in the 2020's. This one is only available in the Netherlands. The original box is no longer available and I don't know when it was first released.
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📝 3D printing
2 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Mike,
I'm using the Anycubic i3 Mega and a 3d program called FreeCAD.
After some problems with the filament I found some reliable stuff and no problems. Currently I'm building the "ENAK" from scratch; a Crane ship. Have a look at the photos.
Most components are printed, the hull is constructed from ply.
I can really recommend this machine that is not that costly.
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I'm using the Anycubic i3 Mega and a 3d program called FreeCAD.
After some problems with the filament I found some reliable stuff and no problems. Currently I'm building the "ENAK" from scratch; a Crane ship. Have a look at the photos.
Most components are printed, the hull is constructed from ply.
I can really recommend this machine that is not that costly.
Willem
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📝 Schottel Propulsor
2 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks for your suggestions. I looked at goBilda, but they seem to be sold out. I will try a servo expander, that should work with my old analogue transmitter.
Thank you all for this fast and helpful answers.
Thank you all for this fast and helpful answers.
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📝 Schottel Propulsor
2 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Does anyone know of a strong servo that rotates a full 180 degree?
Last Christmas I got a 3d printer and decided to build the "ENAK", a floating crane were I could get plans and a lot of information on the internet. All the details I have to construct and draw; keeps me buzzy as well as the 3d printer.
Now about the schottel propulsor, this needs to rotate a full 360 degree. With a belt there is a 1:2 rotation enhancement, but the servo has to deliver a full 180 degree.
I noticed that servo's sold as 180 degree rotate only 90. So now I'm looking for a servo that really rotates 180 degree.
Last Christmas I got a 3d printer and decided to build the "ENAK", a floating crane were I could get plans and a lot of information on the internet. All the details I have to construct and draw; keeps me buzzy as well as the 3d printer.
Now about the schottel propulsor, this needs to rotate a full 360 degree. With a belt there is a 1:2 rotation enhancement, but the servo has to deliver a full 180 degree.
I noticed that servo's sold as 180 degree rotate only 90. So now I'm looking for a servo that really rotates 180 degree.
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💬 Re: Thames Barge Celia Jane
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Very nice building. 👍
To bad we can't sail together as that we're located to far from each other.
To bad we can't sail together as that we're located to far from each other.
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📝 Graupner 337 Fire Monitors Wanted
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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HI, you should look for "Löschmonitor" by Robbe or Krick; scale 1:25. These are available on ebay.
They are sold by steve@modelboatbits.com from UK.
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They are sold by steve@modelboatbits.com from UK.
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📝 dutch sailing barge
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Ted
It feels good that I could help you.
Hope that the plans give what they promise.
Willem
It feels good that I could help you.
Hope that the plans give what they promise.
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📝 dutch sailing barge
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi
pushed the wrong button 😔
pushed the wrong button 😔
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📝 dutch sailing barge
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Ted,
have a look at this site :
have a look at this site :
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📝 Billings Dragen...has anyone built this kit and done an RC conversion?
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi,
years ago I build the Aeronaut Pinguin, only 62 cm, my first sailing boat. She also had a cockpit, that I sealed completely, so no problems with water.
The servo for the rudder was in the rear and couldn't be reached anymore after completing the deck. The batteries were located in the bulb of the keel. Receiver and sail servo could be reached through the canopy. She was real fun to sail. Unfortunally I had no pictures made and after 20 years she was scrapped. Good luck with your project. It is always fun to have a small boat that you can take with you without effort and sail wherever you like.
years ago I build the Aeronaut Pinguin, only 62 cm, my first sailing boat. She also had a cockpit, that I sealed completely, so no problems with water.
The servo for the rudder was in the rear and couldn't be reached anymore after completing the deck. The batteries were located in the bulb of the keel. Receiver and sail servo could be reached through the canopy. She was real fun to sail. Unfortunally I had no pictures made and after 20 years she was scrapped. Good luck with your project. It is always fun to have a small boat that you can take with you without effort and sail wherever you like.
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💬 Re: Thames Barge Celia Jane
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi, please apologize my englisch that makes it difficult to understand.
There are 4 RC winches aboard that control circular ropes.
One for the mainsail, one for the foresail and one for each leeboard.
Together with the each leeboard, the corresponding running backstay is loosened.
The foresail is attached to the fore horse and can be handled as you described how a crew member will do.
I found the facebook group, this gives me a lot of inf, thanks.
There are 4 RC winches aboard that control circular ropes.
One for the mainsail, one for the foresail and one for each leeboard.
Together with the each leeboard, the corresponding running backstay is loosened.
The foresail is attached to the fore horse and can be handled as you described how a crew member will do.
I found the facebook group, this gives me a lot of inf, thanks.
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📝 Graupner Jules Verne
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Looks like this shop in France has some boxes left
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📝 Billings Smit Nederland
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Hi, I found some pictures of the original Smit Nederland.
Have a look at
Have a look at
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💬 Re: Thames Barge Celia Jane
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Yes I'm also anxious to see her on the water.
The leeboards have lead sheet inside, their weight will pull them down and are lifted by winch. Together with the leeboard going down, the stay that goes from the mast to the middle of the ship is loosening. This helps to let the main sail more swing out.
The foresail is separately controlled, so she can help to get the bow through the wind when tacking.
I have a question about fastening the forestay lead. The plan shows that it is attached to the Samson Post on the bow, but this post collides with the anchor chain. After studying lots of photos on the web, I still have no clue how this is done. Also many photos show no Samson Post at all.
The leeboards have lead sheet inside, their weight will pull them down and are lifted by winch. Together with the leeboard going down, the stay that goes from the mast to the middle of the ship is loosening. This helps to let the main sail more swing out.
The foresail is separately controlled, so she can help to get the bow through the wind when tacking.
I have a question about fastening the forestay lead. The plan shows that it is attached to the Samson Post on the bow, but this post collides with the anchor chain. After studying lots of photos on the web, I still have no clue how this is done. Also many photos show no Samson Post at all.
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💬 Re: Finkenwerder Fischewer
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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You're right, she has no keel; but I managed to reach all corners of the pond. This was good enough for me. I had to use fore sail and main sail as well as the leeboards to keep here on course or turn through the wind, quite a challenge. Capsizing has never been a real problem, ease of the sheets did the trick.
As soon as my Celia Jane goes on the water, also without a keel, I'll see how she is doing. The test in the bathtub showed she can handle enough inclination, after I put some lead in the hull.
As soon as my Celia Jane goes on the water, also without a keel, I'll see how she is doing. The test in the bathtub showed she can handle enough inclination, after I put some lead in the hull.
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💬 Re: Thames Barge Celia Jane
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks for your comments; that's why I joined this forum to learn. The ship is ca. 120 cm. As on the plan, I put the prop shaft through the stern post.
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💬 Re: Finkenwerder Fischewer
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Actually it's German. Finkenwerder is a small town near Hamburg.
The Ewer was used to go fishing on the North Sea.
The Ewer was used to go fishing on the North Sea.
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💬 Re: Finkenwerder Fischewer
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Yes, it was sailing quite well; no prop.
I build the hull from stripes of wood and it is now leaking at the stern.
The mechanical components have been removed for use in my new boats, so it will not sail anymore.
I'm now concentrating on the Celia Jane and the Steamer.
Thanks for your comments.
I build the hull from stripes of wood and it is now leaking at the stern.
The mechanical components have been removed for use in my new boats, so it will not sail anymore.
I'm now concentrating on the Celia Jane and the Steamer.
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📝 Thames Barge Celia Jane
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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Build from the drawings of David Metcalf. It is almost finished and I'm looking forward to get here sailing.
Main sail, forsail, leeboards and rudder are controlled. A motor is as well on board.
Main sail, forsail, leeboards and rudder are controlled. A motor is as well on board.
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📝 Finkenwerder Fischewer
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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My first boat build from a drawing. It is a nice sail, but somehow the hull is leaking.
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📝 Steamer
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Master Seaman)
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My first steam engine vessel. The engine, a Cheddar Puffin steam engine, is real easy to handle.
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