Re: Setting up your workshop tools

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“@EdW you prove my point for a messy workshop! I know where things are but if I organized I wouldn’t?”

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57 minutes ago by Hhager2

Re: A question about model plywood

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“Alessandro did your look up tell you it's how Lloyd’s of London. uses “A1” rating for ships that are seaworthy, and of very sound construction Col”

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58 minutes ago by ColRay

Re: Manual for trumpeter seawolf r/c kit

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“There doesn’t seem to be any official manual, but there are plenty of videos. It would be a big help to also follow rcsubguy on YouTube. https://m.youtube.co…”

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3 hours ago by jumpugly

Re: Not in any way a model boat the 'Dolphin' a sad end

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“IGinBasel looks like it could be Albany on one of its bright days Col Not very nice weather in the south of WA”

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8 hours ago by ColRay

Re: My Saint Pierre Dory has improved lights

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“Ronald you're building some really cracking looking craft Col”

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8 hours ago by ColRay

Re: New planing hull design.

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“Just as another observation on chine rails here is a comparison between my Huntress and River Cruiser builds. The Huntress is a sports cruiser, designed for …”

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18 hours ago by ChrisF

Re: Gongoozelling.

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“What are the Canal Mooring Rules. A basic overview. Permanent Cruisers are only allowed to stay on any mooring for a maximum of 2 weeks, then they have to mo…”

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18 hours ago by zooma

Re: Sailing ship "full rigged ship", "Af Chapman", now "Dunboyne".

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“@AlessandroSPQR I have the original testing equipment. The original was simply a manual test. If I pulled on the starboard sheet, it moved to the starboard s…”

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19 hours ago by RossM

Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL

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“@stevedownunder Hi Stephen, what I wrote to Chum applies to you as well. It is a pleasure to do this work, knowing that it is appreciated and useful. Each co…”

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23 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: For a multitude of reasons 'Puffer MkII' is in my thought process

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“@ColRay You certainly shouldn't get discouraged, Col. You’re experimenting with new things—that in itself is a success and a source of satisfaction. I enjoy …”

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23 hours ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Giving it a try

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“Dave Oh how I wish I had a local club Col Down South in WA Little Grove I do have a sailing club for the full size boats just around the corner from my place…”

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2 days ago by ColRay

Re: Question of the Day?

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“@jumpugly I think there's a name for that problem, but I can't remember what it is”

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2 days ago by RossM

Re: Swamp Dawg or something like it

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“I think the little model that I run all those years ago was made with a pair of simple floats spaced apart under a flat deck. A frame to hold the Cox BabeBee…”

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3 days ago by zooma

Re: Precedent k d perkasa

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“@lesfac Yes Les, you did send me a copy of them a few years ago, when I bought my old Perkasa back from the person that I had sold it to back in the 90's. Th…”

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3 days ago by Madwelshman

Re: Is it that far away

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“@ColRay. Yes, I totally agree, one can't go rushing into these things at my time of life. So having had plenty of time to think about it you need to deliver.…”

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3 days ago by GaryLC

Re: An event was held at Mel Lastman Park

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“@steamboatmodel Hi Are you a member of Metro Marine Modellers? This event has been on the club website calendar for months. The ScaleCaptain expects people t…”

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4 days ago by Ronald

Re: Modav Fairey Huntsman

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“@ChrisF ah, got it. Thanks Chris”

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4 days ago by Jimbo09

Re: Dumas Brooklyn Tug

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“Did I post this early? It was sailing this past Sunday at our meet. A RTR heavy plastic Brooklyn Tug. Not much for ballast and certainly not scale running as…”

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5 days ago by Ronald

Re: How is everyone Securing boats while transporting to and from pond

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“Here's a quick and easy stabilizer. It's a stick with a couple of cable straps fastened to it. My transport cradles are just saddles connected by dowels and …”

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5 days ago by Black Shoe

Re: 3D Printer options for small parts

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“Ed also got one for my ender Col”

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5 days ago by ColRay

Re: Rescue Equipment

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“@chugalone100 Perhaps one should "drain the swamp" before launching....”

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6 days ago by ToraDog

Visby-class corvette "HSwMS HELSINGBORG (K32)"

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“+Let's step away from sailing ships for a moment.+ Good evening to all modelers, especially those passionate about modern warships. I hope you enjoy these ph…”

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6 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Directors Class - Forceful paddle tug

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“here is anouther https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-scale-1-48-director-class-paddle-tug-suitable-for-radio-control Here is th…”

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7 days ago by bruce1946

Re: The brig Tre Kronor

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“Thanks, Col; unfortunately, there aren't any close-up details like the ones I was able to capture on the *Amerigo Vespucci*.”

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7 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Question of the day - Henry Hudson "HALF MOON"

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“chugalone Very nice Col”

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8 days ago by ColRay

Re: Outstanding Vintage Ship Photo Compilation

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“jumpugly Amity is one of the local landmarks I drive past it every day on my way into Albany. It looks so real in every way . Don't be fooled the Amity on Pr…”

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8 days ago by ColRay

Re: Bloated LiPo

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“@Fishercat Hi Fishercat, Thanks for sharing your experiences with LiFePO batteries. I am very interested in this technology; it is new to me, and I have no d…”

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8 days ago by AlessandroSPQR

Re: Propeller question

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“Peter The CAD files I'm using are based on the Puffer Vic56. Oh and by the way VIC and myself share the same birthday year both a very young 83 Col”

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10 days ago by ColRay

Re: Danish sailing vessels with a gaff rig and one or two masts.

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“@AlessandroSPQR You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collecti…”

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11 days ago by RossM

Re: New toy / tool ?

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“Julian I'm very accident-prone it all started in 1948 while on my first zoo visit was bitten by a Galapagos Tortoise since the I have lost count . Ended up i…”

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11 days ago by ColRay