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CaptLarry Basis

Chief Petty Officer 2. Klasse · 378 Pkte Rowlett, Texas, Texas, United States Mitglied seit Mai 2013 Zuletzt online vor 5 Jahren

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(Other) Rainbow

Display model of a 1934 "America's Cup" J-Boat Class Racer. Currently under construction. This model has so…

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(Pleasure Craft) Diane

Fantail Launch by Midwest. Steam engine by Midwest. Duration of single speed engine run depends on amount o…

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(Other) Lightning

A free sail kit by Dumas. Nice mahogany decking, cloth sails. (8/10)

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(Other) Skiff

A nice kit by Midwest (8/10)

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Racing Sloop

Things moving slow....this super cold Weather is putting a hold on doing fiberglass work. Soooo....I am just piddling with small stuff.

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vor 6 Jahren

Racing Sloop

I found this neat little pond free sail, “Racing Sloop” by Dumas. Decided to build it for my Grandchildren’s enjoyment. Boat specs= LOA- …

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vor 6 Jahren

45 RBM

This is the latest acquisition for my Harbor…Graupner 2155.V2 Twin Jet Boat. This is the same boat that the USCG uses, Medium Response Bo…

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vor 7 Jahren

"Rainbow" 1934 J-Boat Class Racer

This Is a kit #974 by Midwest, and Is designed for display. The parts are die cut basswood and mahogany. Fittings are brass, with some ac…

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vor 14 Jahren

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Build blog commentvor 6 JahrenRe: One problem down one to goCash, They are somewhat, still a plaining hull is affected by propeller torque. It is a function of ascending and descending blade caused by pitch attitude, and direction of blade rotation. This is why runaway…♥ 1 like2,166 views Build blog commentvor 6 JahrenRe: One problem down one to goOh by the way, that is with rudder amidships.....if you have very much freeboard, windage may affect the accuracy of your test.♥ 1 like2,224 views Build blog commentvor 6 JahrenRe: One problem down one to goCash, Is your PT a single screw? If so, then your turning problem is related to propeller torque. Common on all displacement hull single screw vessels. You can test this at slow (idle) speed by putting it in f…♥ 3 likes2,222 views Forum replyvor 6 JahrenOther than boat building, what authors do you read?Nerys, In your pursuit of Seamanship, have you cracked the cover of “Chapman: Piloting and Seamanship”?♥ 4 likes722 views Forum replyvor 6 JahrenOther than boat building, what authors do you read?I am reading the series by Patrick O’Brian that centers around the Royal Navy about Nelson’s time. If you are not up to speed on square rigger terminology, and 1800’s sailor lingo it could be a difficult read.…♥ 4 likes735 views Forum replyvor 6 JahrenE poxy coating boat hull.Just a note: I have had good luck using the disposable foam brushes with epoxy and denatured alcohol, thereby eliminating having to pick out stray brush hairs. Foam holds up really good. Unless you want to mak…♥ 2 likes1,073 views Forum replyvor 6 JahrenE poxy coating boat hull.I have been doing the same thing....experimenting with airbrushing the final coat with a colored epoxy mix. Too thin, and it tends to run on a vertical surface.....soooo, viscosity and air pressure is the bala…♥ 2 likes1,122 views Build blog commentvor 6 JahrenRe: 39' Windboats Fairwind - planking and deckingWhat sort of stain did you use so that the glue would adhere on assembly? And type of glue.... Quite detailed.....very nice👍♥ 1 like1,621 views Forum replyvor 6 JahrenYacht rigging help.😀😀😀♥ 3 likes912 views Forum replyvor 6 JahrenYacht rigging help.A simple blade keel with long fishing weights attached to the foot might work. A 90° bend at the hull attachment point, and through mounted to the hull. Fill edges with epoxy. Not scale looking, but functional.♥ 3 likes924 views

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