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[RODDERS]

Dunno if anyone has thought of ,or done, this ..............Spectacle frames have a good strong hinge,and some actually lock in to place when opened,or 'spring' open ,so I think that using the hinge part on the base of a mast ,would allow it to be folded down for transort,eg on a tug . I know that they wont be any good for sail boats ,but any cosmetic masts ,or even davits should be ok! Just my 2p.............

[SteamboatPhil]

I see you are applying the principle that everything can be used on model boats somehow   
Just off now to find all the old glasses I keep trashing (see now I have use for them)

[RODDERS]

Oh yeah! Ive used all sorts of stuff on models ,and even when building full size cars! :)

[Reade Models]

I usually have to replace my specs (at exorbitant prices) because they break at the b^%^*y hinge!

Malc

[RODDERS]

Ha ,same here ,but have reently found a spectacle maker at a fraction of the cost ,good too!

[norry]

       ...Hi Guys...

I made a folding mast on my "SCOTCH POWER" tug model using McFlurry Spoons from McDonalds...

One spoon is cut & formed into a Tabernacle & another spoon is slid over it to form thebase of the mast...

A slot is cut down the centre of the Tabernacle & a hole is drilled in the Mast...The back is cut out of the Base of the mast & a bolt is inserted through the hole & the slot...If you then lift the mast up the Tabernacle it can then be folded back...

A very Cheap & Cheerful way to do this...
This picture shows the mast in the Upright position

...Best Regards...Norry...

[MikeK]

Anyway of finding out what a McFlurry Spoon looks like without actually having to go in a McDonalds  ::) ::)

Mike

[RODDERS]

Delve into one of the waste bins outside !lol!

[Reade Models]

Delve into one of the waste bins outside !lol!

Most of them are laying around all over the street.

Malc

[mike_victoriabc]

Check with the Grandkids!