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mc_mc
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| The starboard coal bunker contains the oil separation tank as you say. I believe the portside one contains more RC sevos etc for the whistle, throttle etc. All of the RC stuff was installed by the previous owner. The screw and nut that's protruding is actually the power switch for all of the RC electronics, you pull it up to switch on and press it down to switch off. This was installed by the previous owner as he said it looks better than a plastic switch and I agree with him. |
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Bernhard
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| Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:34 am Post subject: |
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wooww ,,what a boat....great it is,,,,,,,good you have taken the dolls away...not offen you see so well made a boat,,,,,,,,
Regards Bernhard
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kusuchi
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| Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 4:19 am Post subject: |
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| mc_mc wrote: | | The starboard coal bunker contains the oil separation tank as you say. I believe the portside one contains more RC sevos etc for the whistle, throttle etc. All of the RC stuff was installed by the previous owner. The screw and nut that's protruding is actually the power switch for all of the RC electronics, you pull it up to switch on and press it down to switch off. This was installed by the previous owner as he said it looks better than a plastic switch and I agree with him. |
Very nice. Thanks Michael. A very classy enhancement over Topaz.
Pretty much decided to bring her home asap. Although I have fond memories of Topaz being unveiled at STIA 2009, not sure I can wait that long this time. 
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kusuchi
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| Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:00 am Post subject: |
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| Bernhard wrote: | wooww ,,what a boat....great it is,,,,,,,good you have taken the dolls away...not offen you see so well made a boat,,,,,,,,
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Thanks Bernhard. From you that is high praise indeed. 
The launch was built by a former engineer of Bassett Lowke, here in the UK.
The dolls have walked the plank, perhaps my daughter will enjoy playing with them, but they will never appear on the launch again.
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steamboatmodel
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I didn't think the Dolls were that bad, After all it is a floating dollhouse. What are you going to do for a crew? All boats need a crew when sailing.
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johnreid
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| Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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I think Richard needs to find a bigger Launch to put the Dolls in
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kusuchi
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| steamboatmodel wrote: | I didn't think the Dolls were that bad, After all it is a floating dollhouse. What are you going to do for a crew? All boats need a crew when sailing.
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mc_mc
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| I feel that I must warn you: Some of the dolls were legless. |
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kusuchi
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| Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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| mc_mc wrote: | | I feel that I must warn you: Some of the dolls were legless. |
A common problem amongst Sailors. 
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johnreid
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| mc_mc wrote: | | I feel that I must warn you: Some of the dolls were legless. |
Whittle a wooden leg and give them a parrot. Arrrgggggg
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Les
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| kusuchi wrote: | | mc_mc wrote: | | I feel that I must warn you: Some of the dolls were legless. |
A common problem amongst Sailors. |
That's not a problem, James arrived here headless. 
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mogogear
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She looks all that you hoped for Richard!! Vicarious living through you is not at all a bad option till one day I will own my own Seekadett..
Congratulations !! Godspeed for her to be in your hands safely soon!
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kusuchi
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| mogogear wrote: | She looks all that you hoped for Richard!! Vicarious living through you is not at all a bad option till one day I will own my own Seekadett..
Congratulations !! Godspeed for her to be in your hands safely soon! |
Let's hope that will be soon, Greg. Thanks for your kind words.
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Keith S
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| Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:32 am Post subject: |
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I wish I had a Hemmens attenuator.
WTH is a Hemmens attenuator??
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mc_mc
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| Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:06 am Post subject: |
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| Keith S wrote: | | WTH is a Hemmens attenuator?? |
Maybe this will help:
It automatically regulates the gas flow to keep the boiler at a constant pressure. Neat huh? |
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