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rathikrishna

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90 degree shifter..
« on: August 05, 2010, 02:24:31 pm »
i always use direct drive shafts, for final drives..it takes ample of space..can i make a 90 degree shifter that found in out boards..?..is it feasible to use in heavy models..?
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Prophet

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Re: 90 degree shifter..
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2010, 03:31:01 pm »
you can use a similar system to outboards .. might be worth while looking at flexi shafts if space is as a premium


Graupner Flexi Shaft Pt No 3364
http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/model-boat-propeller-shafts-9338-0.html
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Umi_Ryuzuki

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Re: 90 degree shifter..
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2010, 06:28:19 pm »
Many tugs and large ships are now using Schottel and steering pods.
Perhaps building something like that is what you are thinking?

http://www.gramcko.de/

 :-)
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rathikrishna

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Re: 90 degree shifter..
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2010, 06:48:26 am »
thank you all...i will try for these...
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