IanL1
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Midshipman · 974 pts
Auckland, New Zealand
Member since May 2024
Last online 1 day ago
Age 78
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I am a time served fitter and turner with ship marine back ground. I enjoy making RC models with latest being the Venice water taxi which to date hasn't officially been launched.
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Ian Langley
IanL1’s build blogs
4 blogsVenice water Taxi just about complete.
Its been a while since I have updated you all on my Venice water taxi build. Over the last few months I have been working on the canopy a…
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Model engineers lathe
Good day to you all. You may recall a number of comments being made and asked about model engineering lathes, I think it was late last ye…
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The build of one of Glen L's boats - a model of Thunderbolt
As promised, attached are a series of photos showing the build of Thunderbolt. Its about a 1/10 scale size taken off the original plans u…
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1/10 scale model of Venice water taxi
Hi all, I am new to this and not sure if I am doing it correctly but I am sure someone will speak up and advise me otherwise. After seein…
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Re: build blog
It will be great to follow your work. Cheers Ian
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Re: build blog
@Northernflotsam Hi, Yes I started with Fusion 360 so maybe I will have another look at it. Its just a matter of keeping at it so one does'nt forget the icons …
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Re: build blog
Good job. I like the engine mounts and good to see you taking a lot of misalignment out of the universal by using a close angle block. I have a question - what…
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
Well done as I often search the web for bits and pieces. However how do I access your list as I don't see any attachments etc to do this, or am I missing somet…
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Re: Free Lance Fishing Boat --
Hi, A nice build, well done. A suggestion, as an engineer I would suggest try and reduce the angle on your universal coupling to help reduce any vibration etc.…
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VIPER Navy supply ship
Well done. Now we are looking to add "flying machines" to our models. That will be a new challenge. Looking forward to checking out videos when you complete.
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Re: Möwe - Trawler
Very nice and well arranged engine room. Well done with the first of more to come. Cheers Ian
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Re: Victorian Steam Launch
Wow what a great job you have done here. Beautifully detailed, well done. Cheers Ian.
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Re: Vosper
I think it would be a good idea to install a universal joint between the motor and shaft to allow for any minor misalignment? Cheers Ian
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Tools
I have 2 of these small planes and use often in all of my wood working projects. Particularly good for planing end grain. Cheers Ian.
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