Steering by compass course

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“As Roycv says, steering a compass course may be difficult to allow for drift and tides - GPS will always be accurate, and on the larger yachts we now do not …”

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vor 3 Jahren von luckyduck

Post Cards

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“I always thought that cigarette cards mounted in the official book was good but they have less value than an individual set. When I was paid an income I was …”

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vor 3 Jahren von roycv

Re: Valdivia restored

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“That's great Andy, thank you so much. Since 32 millimeters seems a bit atypical to me, I will write between 30 and 35 mm, reporting both ratios.”

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vor 3 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

We were on Vacation, and passing through Tucson, AZ. Decided to see if Dumas had a showroom.

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“That looks like Genesis, The Garden of Eden for R/C boats. Many model companies have come and gone but Dumas endures. I wonder how many dogbone universals th…”

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vor 3 Jahren von Commodore-H

Re: (Naval Ship) DEFIANCE

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“Hi CommodoreH I included it in this list: first message of the link. All that was missing was the weight of the ship and the number of propeller blades but t…”

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vor 3 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

Re: (Pleasure Craft) MV Caroline

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“Fantastic model, complete and exhaustive description, sails very well. Added to the list. Thank you Colin.”

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vor 3 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

Re: The Anteo my very first ever steam powered tug.

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“Hi Gary, for the Highlander there is already all the data I need but not for the others. By the way, do you mind if I insert the data of your models in the t…”

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vor 3 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

Re: Hochseeschlepper Zwarte Zee

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“Excellent choice Wolle, it is much more beautiful and functional. Thanks for the information, I have included it in the topic dedicated to propellers. Your m…”

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vor 3 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

My Latest TVR1A Ready for its first Steam Trial.

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“You do wonderful work GLC Rick”

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vor 3 Jahren von Newby7

Re: (Tug Boat) VALIANT

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“What a beautiful ship, I love it.”

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vor 3 Jahren von Wolle

Orca and Jaws the chase, cought on video.

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“Love the video, your sculpting of the Orca is amazing.”

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vor 3 Jahren von BOATSHED

Re: PREPARATION FOR HULL

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“I have planked the hull but am trying to improve the results by painting, rubbing down, filling and repeating until satisfied. and the lights are controlled …”

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vor 3 Jahren von bombero

Radio signal ???

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“Hi Colin. Perhaps they will take advantage of the hyperlan bands now integrated into all wi-fi modems/routers. Good to know. I am amazed by the very long dis…”

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vor 3 Jahren von AlessandroSPQR

Re: Kayak

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“Hi Jacko, There are many ways to achieve the desired motion. My original mechanism used a motor drive for the stroke and a servo to tilt the mechanism for st…”

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vor 3 Jahren von Graham93

Testing propulsion. Part IV (final): Water trial.

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“Then I moved to freshwater trials. I filled a bucket with water and placed it in the bathtub. The battery was re-installed (again, never use a mains-powered …”

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vor 3 Jahren von ARL58

orca towing Jaws

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“looking good. Can't wait to see her in the water. Roycv idea of a servo operated rudder sounds interesting although you may need a third hand to control its …”

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vor 3 Jahren von Len1

Help Please I'm looking for plans for a Coast Guard 47 MLB made by "Coast Guard Models" I believe it

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“Not sure about 47' differences, but you may find an answer here https://community.coastguardchannel.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=https%3A%2F%2Fcommun…”

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vor 3 Jahren von ToraDog

Re: Teign C

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“Now that is a serious work boat! Love it!!!!”

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vor 3 Jahren von jumpugly

Re: Billings Santa Maria

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“Beautiful - hope you have plenty of storage and display space!!”

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vor 3 Jahren von luckyduck

Steam powerplant size

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“Hi Mike, please note the forward/reverse servo in photo three on the TVR 1ABB, I have and use several of these engines. Regards, Gary.”

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vor 3 Jahren von GaryLC

Re: Sail making

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“Hi flaxbybuck, Enlarged photo to show the attachment of the sail to the mast and boom. Also a picture of the gooseneck showing the brass loop used to tie dow…”

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vor 3 Jahren von Graham93

Patelo Engines: The works of a mechanical genius.

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“Think: Trustee from the Toolroom book by Nevil Shute”

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vor 3 Jahren von Hey-You

Wiring Design for Model Boats

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“Don't confuse Tamya and Molex Connectors. The shells may be the same dimensions, but the pins have different dimensions. I believe the Molex male pins are sl…”

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vor 3 Jahren von Cpt-Pugwash

Royal Cape One Design

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“The Royal Cape One Design was popular yacht in Cape Town as it had a simple construction and was relatively easy to build. It had the nickname of the Flying …”

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vor 3 Jahren von EdW

Outboard cabin cruiser

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“That's a great boat. It's a shame that the motor wore out so quickly. I have something very similar, I a used a motor set-up from Graupner, added my own moto…”

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vor 3 Jahren von Commodore-H

Orca the final cast member

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““Twenty five feet, three tons on him” Quote, Captain Quinn”

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vor 3 Jahren von Commodore-H

RNLI TAMAR 1/12 SCALE

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“Hi Ian Thank you for the info AustinG”

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vor 3 Jahren von AustinG

Billings Santa Maria

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“Time for the paper sails on the Santa Maria Model And after that the sail rigging lines .”

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vor 3 Jahren von GARTH

Re: Second Sea trials ….

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“I now have two S- boats, both are fitted and trimmed out where they are great running boats with many operational features due to their very good hull design…”

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vor 3 Jahren von BW3

Hey Gang, what boat is this?

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“Good Morning John! Thanks so much for this valuable piece of information, it is very much appreciated. I will pull together a message and report back on how …”

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vor 3 Jahren von jumpugly