Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Colin Bishop on October 05, 2010, 11:06:30 am
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Some recent posts have led me to reflect on certain questions to which there seem to be no definitive answer - just opinions.
In no particular order:
What type of varnish should I use?
What should I use to lubricate my prop shaft?
My boat has twin screws - should they turn inwards or outwards?
What is the best speed controller?
Should I use lite ply or birch play - or balsa?
Is Giant Cod better than Planet for 2.5Ghz?
What should I use for ballast?
etc. etc.
I can think of others but let's have your contributions. Model Boat related only please otherwise we will get bogged down with 'What is the best computer?' etc.
Colin
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It is a bit simplistic to say that there is 'no definite answer - just opinions' to these questions. In the end everything comes down to opinion, of course, but many of the questions you pose seem to me to have answers like:
If 'x' is more important than 'y' then go for A, otherwise B.
For instance, if cost is most important, go for the GC radio, but if better trim and looks are more important, go for the Planet. Unless ground rules like this are specified first, you end up with an interminable argument where the protagonists are arguing about subtly different things....
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Is Giant Cod better than Planet for 2.5Ghz?
there's at least one UNANSWERABLE question there.. since 2.5 ghz don't exists!
you of all people should know better Colin <*< {-)
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But he MAY have insider information :-)) %)
Regards Ian
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Don't spoil it DG - it's meant to be a bit of fun, not the life, universe and everything.
Yes, sorry about the typo - it's a bit dark in here at the moment. Still, what's 1/10th of a giggle between friends?
Colin
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Is this unanswerable? I had a dream the other night. I usually dream about drivvle But this was quite good and memorable. There was a Nuclear Sub that had been attacked and was sinking. The sub was reaching crush depth and the crew aboard didn't want to die in that manner, so they decided to open the valves and let the water in. Now what happens? Does the water pour in and they drown or do they get crushed with the pressure of the water inside the sub because of the depth.?
Oops sorry Colin, i forgot to mention it was a model sub with model crew, just to keep it in the model vein! :-))
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Don't spoil it DG - it's meant to be a bit of fun, not the life, universe and everything.
Yes, sorry about the typo - it's a bit dark in here at the moment. Still, what's 1/10th of a giggle between friends?
Colin
may i suggest an extra bob or two in the meter,...it helps for such occasions,
Wullie
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Wullie, you are the original unanswerable question. :}
Garston, if you breach the pressure hull then the pressure will be equalised inside and outside the sub so your George Turner figures will all be squashed. That's answerable so it doesn't count!
Colin
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Another few....
Which way should model radar revolve?
Should a model boat be weathered?
Should a model boat have a crew visible?
Roger in France
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Another few....
Which way should model radar revolve? --- the right way,
Should a model boat be weathered?---not unless its a working model boat
Should a model boat have a crew visible?---no for crew yes for toy figures
Roger in France-----un-answerable :D
Wullie
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Radar : All of the radars I've ever worked with or seen working rotate clockwise , that includes the larger DARPA commercial radars we had on the FRV Scotia
Weathering : I would leave that to individual taste , there is always a point in any ships life when she is pristine and clean without any marks or rust , just as there will be times when they can look very dirty , rusty and in dire need of repainting , so the best answer to that one is personal taste
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Yes, Davie, but does not the direction of rotation depend in what plane they are mounted and where you view them from?
Roger in France
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Clockwise is Clockwise,it does,nt matter from where you view it,
Wullie
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Always rotate clockwise Rodger , the display on the bridge is always shown in a clockwise direction so looking down on top of the bridge in plan view looking forward the direction is clockwise
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Wrong, Wasyl/Wullie.
If an arm is revolving and you look at it from one side (above, below, in front, behind)it is revolving say, clockwise. If you look at it from the opposite direction it appears to be revolving anticlockwise.
I am sure Davie is correct when talking of a radar display because that is projected on to a screen and can only be viewed from one position just like a clock face.
Roger in France
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Clockwise is Clockwise,it does,nt matter from where you view it,
Wullie
Look at a clock from the back of it, and have a think, Wullie. You may wish to reconsider your answer! %)
Andy
edit: Roger beat me to it by about a minute. >>:-(
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Clockwise is Clockwise,it does,nt matter from where you view it,
Wullie I watched a filum on the telly and the Big Ben sequence was from inside the clock tower and the hands were going the wrong way ...explain that then Wullie !
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Don't spoil it DG - it's meant to be a bit of fun, not the life, universe and everything.
Alas, it cannot have escaped everyone's notice that I am fairly autistic, and tend to over-concentrate on precision and accuracy...
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Dodgy,
Never, never apologise for your desire for accuracy. In this world of proximity's, half truths and lies precision is a rare and valued commodity.
My excuse is that as a former Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures "Near enough" will never do!
Roger in France
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DG, this is an analogue topic and not a digital one... ok2
Colin
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Na Na Ni Na Na,we were,nt taliking about arms of clocks or clocks for that matter, Davie was speaking about radar,I,d have a hard job viewing a radar dish when its stuck on top of a plane or ship,looking at it from the opposite side,or the back, {-) {-) {:-{---But!!!! on the other hand,if I have missed something,and i am thicker than i thought i was,then I will graciously admit i,m wrong {-)
btw,
Nice of you to remember my names ---Roger, :D
Wullie,
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dulux grease anyway ACTION ply dont know roofers flashing
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my favourite...
"what shade of grey dhould......."
db
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If answer is
42
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will at do OK
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I think that'll do nicely for Dodgy Geezer's planetary search topic - but not here.
Colin
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Will I ever complete a model !!! :}
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Will I ever start one, {-)
Wullie
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I think that'll do nicely for Dodgy Geezer's planetary search topic - but not here.
Unfortunately, my basic training is in English and Philosophy - so I do like to see a precise and well-formed question...
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so I do like to see a precise and well-formed question...
How about this then - what more could you ask?
Will I ever start one,
Wullie
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.Good Evening Guys...
I am just getting up on to my soap box...Bear With Me...
Right Here Goes...
Why are there currently more postings on the Forum in the Chit Chat section about Non Model Boat related items than there are in all the other sections added together...
Come On Guys there are even postings about recipes...
This site is called Model Boat Mayhem for a reason...Its not a Wishy Washy Chat Line Forum...
Almost every posting that starts about model boating is taken off track by the same people...
Please Stop this Posting because I am bored routine and keep the forum Model Boat Related...
OK.... Rant Over...I will now jump back down and get on with some Boat Building...
...Best Regards...Norry...
And the answer is
O0 O0 O0 {-) {-) {-) %% %% %%
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All work and No Play,makes,Jack a Dull boy,...Now,you,re all thinking,"who,s Jack"...well if i,d said Norry,he,d be back upon his soapbox ranting that i was picking on him,..so I reasoned that if i say Jack,then,there,s no offence to anyone,.....But if there is a Jack on here,...its Not You,...its another Jack,... %% {-)
Wullie,
Ops wrong place ...time i was,nt here,
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All work and No Play,makes,Jack a Dull boy,...Now,you,re all thinking,"who,s Jack"...well if i,d said Norry,he,d be back upon his soapbox ranting that i was picking on him,..so I reasoned that if i say Jack,then,there,s no offence to anyone,.....But if there is a Jack on here,...its Not You,...its another Jack,... %% {-)
Wullie,
Ops wrong place ...time i was,nt here,
So you say >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( <*< <*< <*< <:( <:(
No an i aint gunna sit in da corna anymoor
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How long is a piece of string?????
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Paul...
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How long is a piece of string?????
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Paul...
5'2"
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Another question
Should I start that new model I just bought now or wait till the eight im currently building are finished?
(Says the man who is almost 40 and still has the model kit bought for him buy the guys he did his school work experience with)
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How about this then - what more could you ask?
Q. - Is this a question?
A. - Only if this is the answer to it.
(Apocryphal - the wording may vary. Reputed to have been used at an Oxford entry interview)
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Don't spoil it DG - it's meant to be a bit of fun, not the life, universe and everything.
Yes, sorry about the typo - it's a bit dark in here at the moment. Still, what's 1/10th of a giggle between friends?
Colin
Collin,
The answer to the question "life the universe and everything" is 42, ;D O0 {-) we all know that thanks to Mr. Adams.
Andre
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Collin,
The answer to the question "life the universe and everything" is 42, ;D O0 {-) we all know that thanks to Mr. Adams.
Andre
I hope you have your towel
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Hi
Told you back in post 23 at it was "42"
Timo2 <*<
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Told you back in post 23 at it was "42"
And in three more posts we will be there and the Mayhem Universe will implode - or something.
Colin
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How long is a piece of string?????
Twice the distance from the middle to the end :D %%
Peter.
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HI,
WHAT ARE YOU GUYS ON,I WANT SOME
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Here is 42 the unanswerable question.