Topic: Italeri S100 Build Review (Read 70598 times)

gingyer · « **Reply #75 on:** November 26, 2008, 09:02:33 pm »

for saying you had plastic bushes

colin-stevens · « **Reply #76 on:** November 26, 2008, 09:20:25 pm »

not a worry, saw the doctor and had them removed surgically,

Davew · « **Reply #77 on:** November 26, 2008, 09:36:31 pm »

Hi
Colin can you tell me what are the brushless motors you are using and where to get them as i am go to start my S100 soon .
Thanks DaveW

colin-stevens · « **Reply #78 on:** November 27, 2008, 07:21:45 pm »

mine were from my local shop. they are Simplex Elite 3D. used them because they are what i had in the drawer. no idea what they will perform like, fingers crossed. have a read the the threads on brushless motors if you are bying. the on line shops seem to be the best, but personally i hate bying on line, dont trust it.
colin

Davew · « **Reply #79 on:** November 27, 2008, 08:39:56 pm »

Hi
Colin thanks for that i have a shop around

thanks DaveW

colin-stevens · « **Reply #80 on:** December 05, 2008, 06:57:09 pm »

Anybody made any progress?
done a bit myself. got the drive sorted, i hope. used the Graupner tubes, with 2mm piano wire for shafts. the exposed end of the shafts were increased in size by using 2mmID tube to stiffen them. it also means i could use 3mmID ball races for bearings. these are held in place by a lenthg of brass tube slid over the races. this is now bonded to the hull.
i have decided to move the rudders outboard to inline with the props, all done and plenty of movement.
if i had the props could give it a try this weekend, but just about to order them from Deans.
also got to sort out paint as as the decks at least need painting before to much more can be done.
colin

colin-stevens · « **Reply #81 on:** December 05, 2008, 06:57:51 pm »

bit of trouble sticking jpgs in so do them one at a time

gingyer · « **Reply #82 on:** December 06, 2008, 01:09:01 am »

Hi Colin
I am waiting for my motors to arrive before I continue.
I see you are using the 2 smaller outer rudders I was contemplating
using the 1 larger rudder and fixing the 2 smaller rudders

nhp651 · « **Reply #83 on:** December 10, 2008, 08:51:11 pm »

hi, if any one's interested there's one of these just gone up for sale on fleebay with a bin price of £84.99 plus ten quid postage.brand new.
item no. 120348097626
is this cheep.not interested in buying but thought someone else might fancy it for christmas.

gingyer · « **Reply #84 on:** December 10, 2008, 08:53:53 pm »

Quote from: nhp651 on December 10, 2008, 08:51:11 pm

hi, if any one's interested there's one of these just gone up for sale on fleebay with a bin price of £84.99 plus ten quid postage.brand new.
item no. 120348097626
is this cheep.not interested in buying but thought someone else might fancy it for christmas.

the Kit is retailing for £90 so not much of a bargain
would rather give the extra few quid to the local model shop

nhp651 · « **Reply #85 on:** December 10, 2008, 09:16:47 pm »

cheers, i thought they were a lot more than that.,
i agree about giving trade to a model shop, by the way.

colin-stevens · « **Reply #86 on:** December 10, 2008, 09:26:02 pm »

with you on that, stuff flea bay.
Just wondering, any one got thoughts on paint?
cant get Italeri over here

6705russell · « **Reply #87 on:** December 16, 2008, 02:45:11 pm »

I just picked mine up today, looks a good kit

I checked the contents this morning and the hull is quite thick and sturdy when put together..... As soon as i make a start i will get some pictures up.

Russ

6705russell · « **Reply #88 on:** December 18, 2008, 11:11:09 am »

I made a start last night and fitted the 2mm shafts and i will be using just the two outside rudders, fitted the inner torpedo tubes and sprayed the hull....

Russ

colin-stevens · « **Reply #89 on:** December 18, 2008, 05:34:43 pm »

how are you extending the shaft to motor? curious
and aint this kit bashing is fun
colin

6705russell · « **Reply #90 on:** December 18, 2008, 07:59:19 pm »

Hi Colin,

I have used 250mm long shafts, replaced the 2mm shaft with a piece of 320mm piano wire and put a 2mm thread on one end for the prop.

What are you doing for access to the motors? I am adapting mine so that i can slide the whole top deck back off.....

Russ

colin-stevens · « **Reply #91 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:15:31 pm »

shaft wise, done the same as you. access wise, fixed deck, but cut out rear hatch for rudders. have photos on this site.
may try her out this weekend. Mmmmm
colin

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #92 on:** December 29, 2008, 03:11:50 pm »

Another build log here: http://buildthebismark.proboards52.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=otherbuilds&thread=1500&page=1

herrmill · « **Reply #93 on:** December 31, 2008, 09:01:43 am »

The builds are coming along nicely, gents! I, unfortunately, have been forced to make some fleet reduction measures due to the CIC's involvement in fiscal budgetary matters & will be building my TJ kit before getting the new Italeri.

By the way, I see that Cammet is developing aftermarket detail sets for the Italeri S-100 including a mid S-38 open bridge conversion & other parts. http://cammett.websds.net

Chuck

6705russell · « **Reply #94 on:** December 31, 2008, 09:09:31 am »

My S100 is nearly ready for water trials and then final rigging etc

Russ

6705russell · « **Reply #95 on:** January 16, 2009, 06:19:13 pm »

Bath tested today, sits well in the water and the Buhler motors fitted are fast on 12 volt

Just some final detailing/railings to do.....

Russ

brockya · « **Reply #96 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:04:07 pm »

Hi all.
First post of the year, the boat is coming on, even with all the gubbins, klaxon sound in the bow, jjc motor sound in the stern it floats dead on the water line. Ive taken some liberties with the paint scheme, but I like it and also moved the props, but it all seems to work. Can't wait to get it all finished.
Richard.

6705russell · « **Reply #97 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:36:29 pm »

Hi Richard,

How come you moved the prop shafts?

Russ

brockya · « **Reply #98 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:56:34 pm »

Moved them for two reasons really, one I had two prop shafts handy and thats the length they were, and two it put the motors further to the stern so they were in the removable section of the deck cut out with room for other items in front of them so the weight was kept around the middle of the boat.
Richard

6705russell · « **Reply #99 on:** January 20, 2009, 04:08:12 pm »

I have actually left mine so that the whole back deck comes off for access, will run a seal around the edge to stop any water ingress.

I had a problem with obtaining the correct length propshaft to ensure the motors were central so in the end installed 2x ten inch shafts, drilled the ends out to accept 2.3mm piano wire 3 inches longer than the shaft and put a 2mm thread on one end.

I notice that Cammet now do the depth charges for the rear, alls we have to do is wait twelve months for Italeri to bring out the crew!

Your paint job looks well

Russ

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