Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

How the hell do you do it Crisis ?
Always one of the three of you manage to get me out of a tight scrape!

Been invited to a Bar- B-Q tomorrow at James Shepherd ‘s house——- half the Geico team are over here on a winter break —— depends on the weather and the mood I’m in.
Things to do——- concepts to make good——- could really do with a clear day in the shop——I’ll simply play it by ear.
Had a great day with Sam at Goodwood——swam six lengths of the pool——- spell in the staam room, then a sauna and the jacuzzi.
Do I feel like a new man?———- no, I do not—— but I live in hope.

Monday Monday——- just love that day—- start of another week, —— must have six things on the go all at once———-
Made my first propeller on the three Dee printer——— got the size wrong——- perfectly formed miniature——- less than a quarter inch!
Second one I tried to speed up the process and got a nice three bladed net prop——- must learn “ PATIENCE”—— Afraid it was never one of my virtues.
Did manage to catch up with Gary and Lou and the Geico crew——- was too pushed for time to stay for dinner but it was nice to spend an hour or so with them.
Final tests for Miss Donzi today——-best of luck son——and grandson!

Today was like the road to hell——- paved with good intentions—— When I switched the 3DP off last night there was a malfunction——— bollocks—— I’ll leave it until morning.
24 Hours later and I still haven’t got around to fixing it.
Neighbour Came round with an upgrade on what he wanted me to fernagle——— already had four other projects in full swing —— plus —— I got an idea that I’d better get cracking on before I forget!
Workshops a disgrace—- but I have no time to rectify——- the roundabout is spinning faster——- and if I don’t hang on tight, I’ll be chucked into outer space!
CITICORP now has all its livery fairly intact———- might get it completed in the morning
Finished US1’s superstructure complete with small screen—— do the decals and fiddly bits later.
You May start to understand how come I never did get around to the 3DP.

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Couple of model boats I saw at James Shepard’s house last Sunday afternoon!
Managed to pull a deal with him on the. R/C Fountain——— of course he has his own lake for R/C racing. As you do ?

Lizzie did a sleepover last night—— I’m baby sitting until nine, so the shop will have to wait a while !
should be able to post a few piccies later in the day——- couple of the projects are nearing the coolie.

Linky not showing this end JW or is it just me.....:confused:

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Linky not showing this end JW or is it just me.....:confused:

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Nah—— it’s an admin fault ( so it says )——- use your imagination Phil !

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Getting fairly close to finishing both of these———— waiting for the MERCURY MERCRUISER decals for US1——- And the plexiglass for the CITICORP TRAVELER screen.
Yeah, I know the US1 looks a shade on the long side Gene——— But I Told you a thousand times——- it’s a concept.
Did manage a brand fire new mount——- got the angle about right too——- and there’s no way the “SCREENSTOO BIG”.

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Remember i I said I had four concepts on the go at once———— I lied——- I have eight going on at once and I’m rapidly disappearing up my own arse !
On the bright side——— I finished my neighbour’s fancy gate arrangement——-fixed the 3DP——- conjured up two three bladed props successfully——— and damned near finished two concepts.
All in all——- not a bad day’s work after all.
Just another five to go and I’m on top of it!

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Remember i I said I had four concepts on the go at once———— I lied——- I have eight going on at once and I’m rapidly disappearing up my own arse !
On the bright side——— I finished my neighbour’s fancy gate arrangement——-fixed the 3DP——- conjured up two three bladed props successfully——— and damned near finished two concepts.
All in all——- not a bad day’s work after all.
Just another five to go and I’m on top of it!

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Just when you thought it was safe to relax--

Langham returns!!

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Looks like the Biltmore Hotel on Palm Beach, next to the bridge, in the center photo. I was part of the "team" that gutted & renovated the Biltmore, in the late 70's. Nice photo's Gene "Langham" ;)

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Not a good day yesterday—— Another friend from back in the day, Jim Peverelle died, boat builder, racer, family man —— loved by everyone. RIP JIM.

Had my last two teeth removed yesterday——— damned things didn’t want to go—— they’d been there over eighty years and refused to go quietly. Was necessary for me to lay down for a spell, didn’t sleep at all well last night———- got a mouth like an abattoir this morning !
Might just take it easy this morning.

Wandered in and out the shop several times —— nothing solid planned——- one of those days when everything is elusive and “aimless”
Mainly Because I cant get focussed—— or enthusiastic about anything!
Mouth still like a shovelled out chicken shed !
Probably get back to you tomorrow—— .

Sorry about the chicken shed Jackie. This might focus you though. Cats out of the bag now...

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Sorry about the chicken shed Jackie. This might focus you though. Cats out of the bag now...

https://speedonthewater.com/new-boat...ch-closer-look

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Well——- I have to confess——— you have more information than I do Crisis.
I was only told the minimum of information on the Donzi 44 !

Today Her Majesty and I had lunch at SOUTH LODGE Lower Beeding.West Sussex.
It Was a Christmas present from Jilly’s Daughter Catherine—— like dining out in a bygone age——
If you want to know what the place is like——- lookit up on the dot-dot !
Managed to get a couple of hours in the shop—— always seem to be doing the “BLUE ARSED FLY“routine !
Was a while back——- around twelve years ago, that “time”—— walked out and left me!
All my life , I had time——- spare time—- play time—— quality time—— a time for anything and everything and anyone !
But that was some time ago———— I’ve peed my pants because I didn’t have the time to go “Potty”——
I don’t call my kids anymore———- I just don’t have the time anymore—— maybe they’ll call me——- but that’s not going to happen!
aAs for visiting friends——— forget it ! Most of them are dead and buried—— the odd one or two that are still alive and kicking——— same old thing, maybe I’ll call them tomorrow!??? Don’t have the time today———- so, I’ll tell you what——— if time decides it’s time to leave——— don’t let it——- tie the bugger to the bed post with gaffer tape———- if it protests——- tape it’s damn mouth shut—— but at all cost——- keep it close———believe me when I tell you——we are all running out of time!

Ok all you geeks out there who are Aux Fait with 3D P’s—— I got me an itzy bitzy problem——- the three bladed props I keep churning out look like net curtains!
Set on the lowest speed—— (1) pre heat—— table and nozzle temperatures all reach the readout temp— everything in the gardens lovely——- except it’s churning out crap propellers——- why ?
To me—— it seems like it’s not getting enough product for the speed the nozzles travelling——- So—— how do Speed up the delivery —— or slow down the nozzle ?
It takes seven minutes to churn out a prop !

Weekends here again——- along with 70 mph winds—— rain and floods——- jolly hockey sticks!
Dont make any difference when I’m in the shop boogying along —— having a good time whilst doing nothing in particular.
Might get back to you later—— can’t lie here all day—- rigor Mortis sets in if I stay in one place for too long !

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Just never can tell tell what’s going to turn up at the car boot sale on a Saturday morning!

Looks like everyone’s gone to the moon——- nobody’s home these days——- if they are, they’re not answering the door.
Went to Goodwood yesterday afternoon——- did eight lengths of the pool——- didn’t ache much this morning, feeling quite pleased with myself .
Uninterupted day in the shop today———— as usual, I have more projects on the go than you can shake a stick at !
Bought a huge trunk to store the Concepts in———- must have fifty or more with no place to keep them———- I’ve still got one trunk with around twenty pieces in that I packed up ready to ship to Mark except he don’t want them———- and with the weight around a 120 lbs the cost of shipping will be around a hundred pounds—or $130 — it would appear I have a small problem ?

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Ok all you geeks out there who are Aux Fait with 3D P’s—— I got me an itzy bitzy problem——- the three bladed props I keep churning out look like net curtains!
Set on the lowest speed—— (1) pre heat—— table and nozzle temperatures all reach the readout temp— everything in the gardens lovely——- except it’s churning out crap propellers——- why ?
To me—— it seems like it’s not getting enough product for the speed the nozzles travelling——- So—— how do Speed up the delivery —— or slow down the nozzle ?
It takes seven minutes to churn out a prop !

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Jackie,

If your printing the file I sent you I suspect that's way too fast. Are there any infill setting's ? I think I downloaded your software when I modeled the prop I will take a look when I have 5 minutes and see if I can help.

Regards

TT

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Originally Posted by techteam

Jackie,

If your printing the file I sent you I suspect that's way too fast. Are there any infill setting's ? I think I downloaded your software when I modeled the prop I will take a look when I have 5 minutes and see if I can help.

Regards

TT

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Thanks TT —— Im still a sprog with today’s technology—— so it’s with some relief you immediately came up with an answer.
Yes—— I downloaded the file onto my iPad and then onto the 3DP memory card.
Props were like a perfectly formed sponge——- all floppy and see through!

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Thanks TT —— Im still a sprog with today’s technology—— so it’s with some relief you immediately came up with an answer.
Yes—— I downloaded the file onto my iPad and then onto the 3DP memory card.
Props were like a perfectly formed sponge——- all floppy and see through!

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Does that make them a ventilated prop?

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Had my last two teeth removed yesterday——— damned things didn’t want to go—— they’d been there over eighty years and refused to go quietly.

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Its about time. Finally, this should take care of that Bugs Bunny lisp everyones been try'n to tell you about...

Oh! I almost forgot. Happy Birthday.:smiletest:

Oh well, some folk are like that——— better late than never I suppose.
Congratulations on being the last wellwisher——— eleven days late will take a lot of beating!
Naughty step is all yours Fuji——- until my next birthday ! Enjoy!

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Its about time. Finally, this should take care of that Bugs Bunny lisp everyones been try'n to tell you about...

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You should be real careful I don’t bite a chunk out of your sorry arse with my new fake fangs Fuji !
Anyway you got it all wrong———Bugsy never had a lisp———- it was Sylvester ? ( Tweety Pie)

LOl!!!:D:thumbsup:

Jackie

I took a look at your lack of stiffness problem. I prescribe 3D print viagra. The settings I sent in the gcode were a best guess and when I checked the infill settings were very low. I had assumed you would use the .STL and generate your own code but maybe that is expecting a bit much at the moment. I have placed 2 new models in the dropbox for you to try. Please print No support first as that will be the easiest to finish. Then try support. There will be some post processing as the blades are modelled as a prop would be so the blades taper to nothing, there will be feathering as the resolution of the printer cannot create a perfect edge. Perhaps you know a decent prop man that could do you a bluprinting job LOL.

Happy Printing

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Jackie

I took a look at your lack of stiffness problem. I prescribe 3D print viagra. The settings I sent in the gcode were a best guess and when I checked the infill settings were very low. I had assumed you would use the .STL and generate your own code but maybe that is expecting a bit much at the moment. I have placed 2 new models in the dropbox for you to try. Please print No support first as that will be the easiest to finish. Then try support. There will be some post processing as the blades are modelled as a prop would be so the blades taper to nothing, there will be feathering as the resolution of the printer cannot create a perfect edge. Perhaps you know a decent prop man that could do you a bluprinting job LOL.

Happy Printing

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Jesus Wept TT ——- I only knew it was G code because the read out told me so. STL? And generate my own code ? FECKIN heart rate just went through the roof! I’m just a middle aged ordinary sort of person trying to keep up with the rest of the world which is on the next roller coaster to me but going twice the speed !
Love “Post Processing “—— you mean finishing ?
Always did my own props—— usually screwed up the perfect prop that Rolla had given me—— but, you have to try what you believe in !
So yes, I do think I can find a half decent “prop man”——- blueprinting—— debatable!
Thanks for all your help .

It’s obvious to me I need one of my grandkids help if I’m ever going to understand how a 3DP operates, this new generation of kids—- although they lack the basic “common sense” knowledge that was bestowed upon me ( manners, geography, nature, humility and respect ) they are technology wise.
To see a teenager with a lap top or an iPhone is indeed something to behold—— would put a 200 word a minute stenographer to shame !
But—— I’m glad I was born when I was——- I still reckon it’s been the best time in the last two thousand years——— without question!
So, I may be a little dumb—- a little slow on the uptake—- but kids today will never be as smart as me!
I look At UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE occasionally and although they can tell you the molecular structure of a dead mouse on mars———— they have no idea of the ingredients of a loaf of bread !
Common sense went out of the window today !

Well.——- that went down like a turd in a punch bowl ?
As usual—— very few people agree with me !

Started on the Donzie forty four back end of last week—— it’s on a very salubrious six wheel trailer, whole thing is alluminium with Feck off wheels and state of the art pneumatics.—- only in the USA!
Got to thinking “ I could do that” —— make a good job of the trailer and maybe nobody will bother to look too closely at the concept !
Turned out eight alloy wheels —— fitted the sealed bearings ——- turned up three axles —— raided the alloy store and found enough to make a half tidy chassis and we’re away with the mixer— ( building phrase used in the building industry) Stick with me and I’ll teach you more than any Ivy League Sanitarium ever could !
by the time the Miami Show opens, I should have a half decent concept of the 44 Donzi on display here in West Sussex!

Little Red Butler trailor Co —— in Fon Du Lac Wisconsin sent me the drawings for the trailer —— nice of them wasn’t it?

Lizzies fourth birthday today—— Marwell zoo, party, big eats, Batteries into Toy Story thingies—- Woody and Buzz cars to fix.
Wont leave a lot of time for the Donzi today.
You have the boat show tomorrow, so enjoy it !

Good morning——- I’m late and busy—— talk later!

Full day at the shop——- still Not enough to get the project anywhere near ready for a phoggie!
Illjust have to face up to the fact that I’m not the man I once was———- neither am I as good as I thought I was.
Time whistle’s by and the planned projects don’t advance anywhere near as fast as I want.—— was a time when I could whistle up a trailer in a day——— been three on this one, and still not complete !
Buggered up six windshields up to now and still haven’t got the one I want !
Never done a carbon concept before——— thought I could beat the system—— while it’s close——— close enough is Only good enough in horse shoes and hand grenades ?
Bottom line is—— I’m struggling—— stretched capabilities to the limit and beyond——- have to find a happy medium somewhere along the line .

Apparently we’re eating out for lunch today——— 47 Mussel Row in littlehampton.
Would appear her majesty thinks it’s the only way she can drag me out of the shop—-bribery—- a free lunch and a pint of beer, plus dining with friends.
Must confess, dining out doesn’t really thrill me anymore—— why would it when the kitchen goddess can rustle up a meal out of nowhere in no time for a tenth of what it costs you to eat out, and can cook better than Gordon Ramsey or Jamie Oliver will ever know how !
When we lived in France, a bottle of the local PICPOUL would cost three to five dollars —— most eating houses charge between $25/40 a bottle——- which does not make me a happy bunny.
Theres profit——- and there’s extortion!
Meeting a guy at 9 am who has just bought out a joiners shop in Redhill—— claims to have 100 pallets of joinery quality timber———- might just have something I could use. Let you know it it’s a bonanza or firewood!

Slow progress with the carbon tunnel—— the LILREDBUTLER trailer came together just fine.
Damned if I can get that blasted screen right !
Spent most of the day fixing the cockpit—— Been a right royal pain in the arse—— hate it when a plan doesn’t come together!
Sorry for the lack of correspondence lately——- been up to my fetlocks in a concept that doesn’t want to be——- I’ve threatened it with the bin, that didn’t work either.
Come hell and high water—- need to get it done before the Miami Boat Show closes——- Nobody has any idea about this, be interesting to read what everyone thinks about it——- trailers bloody good anyway——- maybe I’ll have a mad fit of depression and run the final mile in under four ?

Sunday—- got a whole day to myself in the shop—- so try talking among yourselves whilst I’m busy!
Will post a piccie soon!

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Finally had to chuck out the triple screen idea——- way beyond my capabilities.
First time I tried working with carbon——— I was a tad heavy handed ——- with carbon you have to be super clean——wear surgical gloves and change them regularly.
As my old teacher used to say —— “COULD DO BETTER”.
Think I ve found the screen I want to make——— that’s the pattern ——- has a removable cell cover.
Was also in too much of a rush with the white leather bucket seats ——- but I’ll nail it next time !
Trailer came out well ——- as Butler knows, one of the worlds finest advertising platforms!

looks great!