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30th January 2012, 08:35 PM
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Glad to see Wood Duck finished !
Hi Alex, It's been quite a while since I've logged on here, glad to see Wood Duck in the water. I hope she lasts a long time and you get much enjoyment together.
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14th October 2010, 10:55 PM
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Health Problems Again !
Hi Everyone,
Just when everything started looking up, all sorts of things have been going wrong over the last 3 weeks or so, which hasn't helped my depression either, that/s why I havn't been... -
14th September 2010, 05:42 PM
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Latest photo of progress.
Hi Everyone,
Here is the latest photo of my progress. :U
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This is the 4th, and hopefully final coat, It is not as smooth as I would like, but I think you would agree that it looks... -
4th September 2010, 01:23 AM
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Hi Alex, While I agree that it is more...
Hi Alex,
While I agree that it is more important for the surfaces that contact the water ( in the order given in your quote ) to be closer to mirror finish ( as a maximum standard ), all other... -
4th September 2010, 12:41 AM
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Back at work on my PDRacer again !
Hi Everyone,
Sorry I havn't been posting, or doing much of anything else lately either, but I feel the worst of my health problems may be behind me now, and hope to get stuck into finishing my... -
11th August 2010, 12:08 AM
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Hi Alex, If you could only see my hull as...
Hi Alex,
If you could only see my hull as close up, the last coat looks much more uneven than yours !. :B
My digital camera has to be at least a metre away to take any sort of photo without... -
10th August 2010, 11:53 PM
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It's always good to learn new skills !
Hi Alex,
I'm glad that you are persevering with the rollers, if only for the sake of mastering a new skill, as I try to do as often as possible, a good example is that the last wooden boat that I... -
10th August 2010, 09:01 PM
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Some things are just beyond our control
Hi Alex,
Having faulty, or substandard rollers to paint with is hardly your fault, If a product is sold it is reasonable to expect it to at least do what it's designed for !, I have been using... -
10th August 2010, 04:51 PM
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Painting problems and other delays
Hi Everyone,
Please remind me never to paint something while I have a Sinus Infection, there are several patches of dust evident in the finish and to save time I just dusted with a microfiber... -
10th August 2010, 04:09 PM
Thread: Perth Wood Show 2010 Get Together
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Sorry, I was unable to attend the Woodwork Show
Hi Everyone,
I would have loved to have been there at the Woodwork Show, and to meet all of you on the Saturday, but I had a sinus infection for over two weeks before, which I expected to be over... -
3rd August 2010, 10:40 PM
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PDRacer hull painting coming along nicely
Hi Everyone,
I have just completed the painting of the 3rd red enamel coat of paint, it is still not blocking out the patches where I sanded back a bit too vigorously, nor is it as smooth as I... -
28th July 2010, 09:20 PM
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More delays due to my health.
Hi Everyone,
My Sinus Infection has not responded to the first lot of anti-biotics, so my doctor has given me a different lot to continue with !. :~
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27th July 2010, 07:38 PM
Thread: Wa wood show
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I'll be there on the Saturday, August 7.
Hi, Bandit,
I will definitely be going along on the Saturday, August 7, as Forum Members generally meet just inside the main entrance at Midday on the saturday to get together for lunch. :2tsup:... -
24th July 2010, 04:37 AM
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Perfectionism is overrated !! I just do the best that's realistic !
Hi Alex,
You are definitely not the only one who has tried to get a perfect finish to any surface, this was my learning experience, fortunately it occurred with a model, not a PDRacer, I hope... -
24th July 2010, 04:25 AM
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Perfectionism is overrated !! I just do the best that's realistic !
Hi Alex,
I am a also a perfectionist, but I try to temper this with a dose of reality, I once spent the better part of 18 months painting the deck of a 3'6" R/C model yacht I made, after 2 coats... -
22nd July 2010, 06:55 PM
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PDRacer hull painting coming along nicely
Hi Everyone,
Here is the picture of the second coat of red enamel, only one or two coats left to go now !. :2tsup:
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22nd July 2010, 11:53 AM
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Hi Michael, You must have missed me...
Hi Michael,
You must have missed me mentioning that I will be using 240 grit sandpaper to sand the next coat, but your advice confirms that I made the right choice !. :2tsup: -
21st July 2010, 10:26 PM
Thread: Perth Wood Show 2010 Get Together
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Hi Everyone, I definitely will go on the...
Hi Everyone,
I definitely will go on the Saturday, now I know when the Perth Woodworking Show will be on, Will it be at the Showgrounds or the new Convention Centre, or maybe somewhere else ?.... -
21st July 2010, 10:18 PM
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Has anyone considered Video tape as telltales ?
Hi Everyone,
It seems to me that recycling the tape from old VHS or even Beta video cassettes ( if you can still find any ) would at least be more visible as telltales, as they are about 4 times... -
21st July 2010, 10:03 PM
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PDRacer hull painting coming along nicely
Hi Everyone,
I seem to be getting into the groove now, the first coat of red enamel has just been sanded back with 120 grit aluminium oxide sandpaper, and is getting much smoother. :U
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16th July 2010, 12:52 PM
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Hi Alex, My PDRacer is in an open sided...
Hi Alex,
My PDRacer is in an open sided carport, impossible to heat, when I applied the enamel at 'room' temperature ( I opened the tin of paint in the carport when it was still only about 12... -
16th July 2010, 12:17 PM
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I am using household paints, they work really well !
Hi Everyone,
I have been using 'Dulux' 1 Step 'Prepcoat', acrylic sealer/primer/undercoat ( water based ), this is a matt white finish, I have been rollering this on for the PDRacer, but have used... -
16th July 2010, 07:13 AM
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I am using household paints, they work really well !
Hi Alex,
I have been using 'Dulux' 1 Step 'Prepcoat', acrylic sealer/primer/undercoat ( water based ), this is a matt white finish, I have been rollering this on for the PDRacer, but have used it... -
14th July 2010, 08:19 PM
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Hi Alex, While it's unfortunate to have a...
Hi Alex,
While it's unfortunate to have a chip in the paint so soon, if you try to look on the bright side, learning what works well to repair it now will save lots of dramas later, if it ever... -
14th July 2010, 08:05 PM
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PDRacer hull painting coming along nicely
Hi Everyone,
Here are some more pictures of my PDRacer hull, now that the painting is continuing: :cool:
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3rd coat of undercoat lightly sanded with 120 grit sandpaper. :U
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7th July 2010, 05:59 PM
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No matter how hard you try, you always miss a spot.
Hi Everyone,
Just a new picture showing the new coat of undercoat, however there is just 1 spot I forgot to fill, I will have to fill it later, and apply a patch of undercoat before resanding the... -
7th July 2010, 04:09 PM
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Back at work on my PDRacer at last !
Hi everyone,
From the picture below you can see why I have decided to give the hull another coat of undercoat first, before even thinking about the color coats. :2tsup:
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7th July 2010, 03:41 PM
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Hi Alex, I know the painting isn't finished...
Hi Alex,
I know the painting isn't finished yet, but it looks fabulously smooth and shiny even now, congratulations. :2tsup: -
6th July 2010, 05:51 PM
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Back at work on my PDRacer at last !
Hi Everyone,
I have finally got the hull sanded and added filler ( car body filler ) where needed, I am just waiting for the filler to harden properly ( 24 hours so far, and it still clogs non-... -
28th June 2010, 09:18 PM
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always something to do
Hi Everyone,
I will be getting back to work on my PDRacer again next week, I have an annual rent inspection this week, so I don't want to make a mess sanding back the hull before the inspection... -
22nd June 2010, 11:53 PM
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Info on Cad Pictures used in my plans
Hi Everyone,
I just thought that I would mention that all the CAD pictures used in the Single Handed PDRacer Car Top Transport System and Launching Trolley Plans were made with a great freeware... -
21st June 2010, 10:35 PM
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Free PDRacer Transport System Plans Now Available to Download
Hi Everyone,
It only took another 4 1/2 hours to get the 'Single Handed PDRacer Car Top Transport System and Launching Trolley Plans' finished today, but they are now ready for download in a PDF... -
20th June 2010, 12:09 PM
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PDRacer Transport System Plans almost complete at last !
Hi Everyone,
After spending another 8 hours on the instructions yesterday, I just need to write the section on finishing off, and finish the materials list for each section. :;
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18th June 2010, 11:27 PM
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Recover ASAP, if not quicker !
Hi alex,
Get better soon, and I hope the pain goes away very quickly too, preferably before the anastetic wears off, :cool:
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18th June 2010, 11:04 PM
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PDRacer Transport System Plans almost complete at last !
Hi Everyone,
I have done another 8.5 hours work on the PDRacer Transport System and Launching Trolley Plans, they are finally coming together nicely :cool:
I have completed at least 75% of... -
16th June 2010, 11:05 PM
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Now you're PDRacer is almost complete, so are the PDracer Transport System Plans
Hi Alex,
You're PDRacer is looking fantastic. :2tsup:
I have some good news for you, I have been working hard again on the Single Handed PDRacer Transport System Plans since last Monday,... -
16th June 2010, 10:53 PM
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More work done on PDRacer Transport System Plans
Hi Everyone,
Today I spent 10 hours working on the plans, all parts labelling is now complete, and I have added all the parts to the Materials List ( for each section, with unshaped measurements... -
15th June 2010, 10:51 PM
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More work done on PDRacer Transport System
Hi Everyone,
I have recovered from the effects of my old medication being reduced, but it has been reduced again, hopefully this will not be nearly as bad, and I expect to have the plans for the... -
4th June 2010, 04:28 AM
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Tiller attached to rudder box with a bolt, not glue !!!.
Hi Alex,
The plans call for the tiller to be attached to the top edge of the rudder box by a single bolt through the front spacer of the rudder box, not glued on as you have stated you intend... -
14th May 2010, 04:56 PM
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PDRacer hull with first coat of undercoat
Hi Everyone,
As you can see, the first coat of undercoat ( 2 thin coats applied with a small foam roller ) has been completed. :2tsup:
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11th May 2010, 12:25 AM
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Very well done !
Hi Alex,
The good news is that your foils look perfect, only you and a nitpicker ( who actually measures them ) will ever be able to tell the difference from perfection, that's my idea of... -
10th May 2010, 09:28 PM
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Progress Report, and great news
Hi Everyone,
I started on a new Anti-Depressant medication called 'Lamotrigine' last Monday, and it appears to be working well, I have more energy, and am less depressed generally. :U
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30th April 2010, 05:07 AM
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Hi Everyone, I have been feeling very tired...
Hi Everyone,
I have been feeling very tired of late so I haven't done any more on the Car Top Transport System and Launching Trolley Plans, or much of anything else either lately, :B
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30th April 2010, 04:14 AM
Thread: PERTH PD racer-more pics
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Hi Bandit, Great work, I don't even imagine...
Hi Bandit,
Great work, I don't even imagine I'm anywhere near that good, even in my wildest dreams. :2tsup:
I like the way that you have continued the gunwhales around the bow, and the foils... -
29th April 2010, 02:07 AM
Thread: Lug Rig Heaven Part 2010.1
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Correction to the metric conversion
Hi Everyone,
Sorry about the mistake with the decimal points in the previous post, this would be correct only if the mm were cm, as there is 10mm to every 1cm !!! , "To convert, 2.54mm = 1 inch... -
28th April 2010, 09:25 PM
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Hi Alex. Just glad to be able to help, it...
Hi Alex.
Just glad to be able to help, it just seemed so obvious a way to deal with the problem, you made some usefull comments about cutting clearances in the router guide base blocks as well,... -
28th April 2010, 05:55 PM
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Hi Alex, It is possible to do all of the...
Hi Alex,
It is possible to do all of the tapers with the guide too. :2tsup:
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28th April 2010, 05:17 PM
Thread: Lug Rig Heaven Part 2010.1
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Hi Nick, Most people over about 35 in...
Hi Nick,
Most people over about 35 in Australia would have learnt the imperial system first, before things went metric, you can still get things such as nuts, bolts, and drill bits in fractions... -
28th April 2010, 01:30 PM
Thread: Lug Rig Heaven Part 2010.1
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Hi Brian, Thanks for the correction, from...
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the correction, from your post immediately before that one ...
"In fact, from my experience it would pull too hard down the leech. Having the second boom fixing just 6"... -
28th April 2010, 02:40 AM
Thread: Lug Rig Heaven Part 2010.1
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Hi Brian, Thank you for the advice, in the...
Hi Brian,
Thank you for the advice, in the diagram the distance from the kicker to the mast along the boom is 2" ( 2 inches ), as you suggested, which leaves less than 2 inches along the boom...