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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #50 on: September 07, 2013, 01:51:18 pm »
Hi all , could anyone please tell me the size of the stanchions on the Arun 1-12 scale.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #51 on: September 07, 2013, 06:07:42 pm »
Dave,
there are a good set of plans available from the RNLI  at a very reasonable price,for the Arun Lifeboat.They are in !/12th scale,I believe,and all measurements you are asking can be worked out from them.It would save you a lot of time in your build?
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #52 on: September 07, 2013, 06:44:03 pm »
Quote from: rottweiler on September 07, 2013, 06:07:42 pm
Dave,
there are a good set of plans available from the RNLI  at a very reasonable price,for the Arun Lifeboat.They are in !/12th scale,I believe,and all measurements you are asking can be worked out from them.It would save you a lot of time in your build?
Cheers,
Mick F

Thanks Mick, I have the hull and superstructure on order from models by design ....but while I am waiting to collect it I am trying to get as much in as I can ready. As far as I know plans come with it.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #53 on: September 07, 2013, 06:55:46 pm »
You will get a sketch plan at the best.
The RNLI plans at modest cost are a
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #54 on: September 07, 2013, 07:52:46 pm »
Quote from: Netleyned on September 07, 2013, 06:55:46 pm
You will get a sketch plan at the best.
The RNLI plans at modest cost are a
'must have'

Ned

Thanks Ned. :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #55 on: September 07, 2013, 11:47:24 pm »
Hi Dave I got the RNLI Plans for my Tamar & are worth every penny you pay for them, much better than the kit plans, Mick B.
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #56 on: September 08, 2013, 12:33:42 pm »
Quote from: irishcarguy on September 07, 2013, 11:47:24 pm
Hi Dave I got the RNLI Plans for my Tamar & are worth every penny you pay for them, much better than the kit plans, Mick B.

Thanks Mick, will have to get some.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #57 on: September 10, 2013, 09:26:27 pm »
Hi all placed my order with speedline tonight for the Y boat (rib) will be interesting to see if it can become a working model.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #58 on: October 03, 2013, 11:28:29 am »
Y boat arrived so I will be looking to see if this can be made into a working model, so if anyone has any ideas then please let me know. :-)) :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #59 on: October 03, 2013, 11:33:03 am »
ask lifeboatpaul, who's selling his Arun on the for sale section..........he built a working Y boat into his.
 
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #60 on: October 03, 2013, 11:37:44 am »
Quote from: Neil on October 03, 2013, 11:33:03 am
ask lifeboatpaul, who's selling his Arun on the for sale section..........he built a working Y boat into his.
 
neil.

Thanks Neil, I have been looking at his.......what a boat  :-)) :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #61 on: October 10, 2013, 08:57:33 pm »
Hi all, what are your thoughts on cabin windows. As I will not be fitting out the interior would it be best to blacken out the windows or fit clear glazing.... your thoughts please.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #62 on: October 10, 2013, 10:01:22 pm »
hi dave.........I just spray the backs of the glazing plastic I use with a satin black and then stick to the frame with double sided tape.
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #63 on: October 10, 2013, 10:07:48 pm »
Thanks Neil, as shown in your photos the windows look the part blacked out.....thanks mate. :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #64 on: October 12, 2013, 11:52:57 am »
Hi all, can anyone tell me if the Arun lifeboat done say 20 Knott's what would the scale speed be for the 1/12 scale Arun.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #65 on: October 12, 2013, 06:29:56 pm »
Hi all, with the Blackpool show coming up and I am putting together a list I would like to ask which would be best suited to a boat this size, M4 or M5 shafts.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #66 on: October 12, 2013, 06:39:21 pm »
Just check the props are available in m4  and m5 
before ordering or buying shafts.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #67 on: October 12, 2013, 10:03:33 pm »
Quote from: mersey dave on October 12, 2013, 11:52:57 am
Hi all, can anyone tell me if the Arun lifeboat done say 20 Knott's what would the scale speed be for the 1/12 scale Arun.

Regards Dave.

Thinking the scale speed for a 1:12 model may be 1/12 actual speed? The maths: 20 knots = 37 km/hour divided by 12 is about 3 km/hour - a slow walking pace....

Hope that helps..?
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #68 on: October 12, 2013, 10:37:35 pm »
Quote from: mrpenguin on October 12, 2013, 10:03:33 pm

Thinking the scale speed for a 1:12 model may be 1/12 actual speed? The maths: 20 knots = 37 km/hour divided by 12 is about 3 km/hour - a slow walking pace....

Hope that helps..?

Many thanks, if this correct the 2x 850s i have should push it along very nice and still some in reserve. :-)) :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #69 on: October 13, 2013, 02:35:51 pm »
As I am use to tugs and running them on car fan motors I have never had to worry about the amount of amps getting drawn, so now I am moving onto lifeboats and the set up I am using being two 850 motors driving 4 blade 55mm props what are your thoughts on speed controllers.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #70 on: October 13, 2013, 02:56:15 pm »
Quote from: mersey dave on October 13, 2013, 02:35:51 pm
As I am use to tugs and running them on car fan motors I have never had to worry about the amount of amps getting drawn, so now I am moving onto lifeboats and the set up I am using being two 850 motors driving 4 blade 55mm props what are your thoughts on speed controllers.

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Dont forget to put Substantial TOWING hitches on the back , to 'rescue' broken down boat's  O0 
Maybe think about water cooling on t'motors ?
Micro gyro's FR40's the way to go with E S C's depending on the voltage , MTRONIKS(genuine ones ) otherwise . . .
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #71 on: October 13, 2013, 03:15:44 pm »
Quote from: imsinking on October 13, 2013, 02:56:15 pm
Dont forget to put Substantial TOWING hitches on the back , to 'rescue' broken down boat's  O0 
Maybe think about water cooling on t'motors ?
Micro gyro's FR40's the way to go with E S C's depending on the voltage , MTRONIKS(genuine ones ) otherwise . . .
Bill

Thanks Bill, as for cooling the motors I was thinking of a fan.......but I will look at the water cooled option as well.
Micro gyro's forgot about them and have used them in the passed but went off them when I had one go on fire.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #72 on: October 14, 2013, 08:19:58 pm »
Hi all, been looking into sound systems today and have decided on the robbe sound module navy from Cornwall models as I like the idea of the engine sound continues even when say the horn sounds.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #73 on: October 19, 2013, 04:59:55 pm »
Well I have now collected my Arun from Blackpool and my first thoughts were.....what a beast it looks brilliant now looking forward to making a start. :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #74 on: October 19, 2013, 05:30:51 pm »
Hi Dave if you can get fans from old computers they are generally better quality than the ones sold in hobby stores & better yet are usually free. Mick B.
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