Topic: RTTL Vosper (Read 26764 times)

rem2007 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 27, 2008, 11:25:08 pm »

Superstructure done with exception of windows and varnish coats, pics to follow

rem2007 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:19:23 am »

As promised here are the update pics.

rem2007 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 15, 2008, 09:34:33 am »

O0Bath tub trials complete, superstrucure complete with windows fitted. Now to finish painting the hull and adding all the white metal fittings, a couple coats of satin coteand its off to chase the swans.
Robert

DickyD · « **Reply #53 on:** April 15, 2008, 09:58:39 am »

Looking good Robert, was wondering about the hull colour.

rem2007 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 15, 2008, 07:53:03 pm »

The hull will be black above waterline and red below with white trimline, per destructions. :angel:

rem2007 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 21, 2008, 10:28:11 am »

Well, all complete and ready to get her sea legs. Remember, this is my first kit of this sort since elementay school days and I've learned alot. Many thanks to all of you for your input, the fine folks at Model Slipways ( esp. Jackie ), Dave at Action, Terry Small for his article in MB and input and advise along the way.
Weather permitting we'll be at the pond this weekend.

DickyD · « **Reply #56 on:** April 21, 2008, 10:31:05 am »

Very nice looking model Robert. Worth all the trouble ?

rem2007 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 22, 2008, 04:39:51 pm »

Let you tomorrow, going to sneak her out weather permitting

rem2007 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 25, 2008, 04:03:08 pm »

Well, she passed her sea trials for the first 5 minutes and brought her back in to check if any heat on motor. Nyet! but when I put her back in for a photo op, the propshaft slipped out of the rubber coupling once under way. With no one else around I hit panic stations as she was several feet from shore, luckily the wind was in my favour and blew her in to shore with nada damage. :embarrassed:Anyway, went to Hobby shop and purchased bore collar to eliminate this from happening again. Wiil try again Sunday and get pics Looked mighty fine for 5 minutes though

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #59 on:** April 25, 2008, 04:17:05 pm »

Another captain earns his stripes!

DickyD · « **Reply #60 on:** April 25, 2008, 06:16:29 pm »

Glad it went well Robert, what are you going to do with these stripes, that Martin says you've earned

rem2007 · « **Reply #61 on:** April 25, 2008, 11:35:44 pm »

Well, as this is am all ages forum

....oh stripes! Whew, just more sewing on the kit I guess?

Promotions always mean more work. Bigger and better ! suppose, would like to finish my Flower class now I've got me sealegs back.

rem2007 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 02, 2008, 01:12:39 pm »

Well thought I'd give her another go as the rubber coupling kept slipping, so it was replaced with pvc tubing, a little tweaking and off to another local pond in Paignton as the swan has become down right aggressive.
She sailed very well. I must admit I was expecting more speed, but nevertheless, I'm quite chuffed.
Thanks again lads!

rem2007 · « **Reply #63 on:** May 25, 2008, 12:01:22 pm »

Attended the Torbay Military Model Exhibition yesterday and enter the Vosper in the Maritime category and won 3rd.
I was right chuffed and could not have done it without the help I receive on this forum.

Thanks again chaps.

FullLeatherJacket · « **Reply #64 on:** May 25, 2008, 01:01:48 pm »

Rob
You might try a smaller NiMH pack e.g. one with AA-sized cells instead of Sub-C. My little 20" Swordsman uses a 6-cell Sanyo NiCAD with a Speed 400 and goes like smoke. You don't get as much run-time, of course, but you can't have both!
FLJ

DickyD · « **Reply #65 on:** May 25, 2008, 02:30:48 pm »

Quote from: rem2007 on May 25, 2008, 12:01:22 pm

Attended the Torbay Military Model Exhibition yesterday and enter the Vosper in the Maritime category and won 3rd.
I was right chuffed and could not have done it without the help I receive on this forum.
Thanks again chaps.

Well done Robert, think what you could have won if you had known what you were doing.

Excellent result, whats next ?

rem2007 · « **Reply #66 on:** May 26, 2008, 12:06:09 am »

Quote from: DickyD on May 25, 2008, 02:30:48 pm

Quote from: rem2007 on May 25, 2008, 12:01:22 pm
Attended the Torbay Military Model Exhibition yesterday and enter the Vosper in the Maritime category and won 3rd.
I was right chuffed and could not have done it without the help I receive on this forum.
Thanks again chaps.
Well done Robert, think what you could have won if you had known what you were doing.

Excellent result, whats next ?

Back to the Snowberry that is up on the wardrobe....now that I have an inkling of what to do, loads of plastic in this kit.

FullLeatherJacket · « **Reply #67 on:** May 26, 2008, 09:36:09 am »

Rob
Be very careful planning your installation with that kit - it'll roll on wet grass if you don't get it right! I bet there are dozens of threads about building them; best research as far as you can.
FLJ

DickyD · « **Reply #68 on:** May 26, 2008, 10:32:41 am »

I've done the Snowberry, but did it as the Saucy. Great little sea boat. Need any info give me a shout Robert.

rem2007 · « **Reply #69 on:** June 23, 2008, 07:37:51 pm »

Ok , I have a conundrum now, as I want a bit more speed. There is a 385 motor in there now, any suggestions on more speed without going the water-cooled route. :-\

DickyD · « **Reply #70 on:** June 23, 2008, 08:13:15 pm »

Deans Marine Kestra motor with 9.6V 4300mAh racing pack fine pitch 2 bladed prop 45mm

Works for me and gives a run time of approx 35-45 mins..

OK Robert

Water cooling is easy only two small holes, an inlet tube, an outlet tube, cooling coil and silicone tube.

DickyD · « **Reply #71 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:39:06 pm »

Hi Robert check out this link http://www.alwayshobbies.com/Store/Model-Boats/Radio-Control-Boats/Robbe-PT$915-Torpedo-Boat

This is how my PT boat behaves with the set up I have suggested, You might get away with a 7.2V battery as mine will just about plane with one, but I use the 9.6V because my PT boat is larger than your boat.

rem2007 · « **Reply #72 on:** June 23, 2008, 11:24:25 pm »

think i got her sussed out now Richard, was looking at Cornwall model boats motors section and they do my supplied 385 MFA/como 5 pole, which has max efficiency at 12v@12,000rpm, whereas the 380 3 pole is rated at max efficiency on 7.2v @19000rpm. Clever lad aren't I, saves drilling holes in my hull, besides I'd have to cut a hole in the internal tray, not. Hmmm, think I'll go for a universal coupling while the logs are been sawn across the way here. And they say the forest industry is loud

rem2007 · « **Reply #73 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:49:00 pm »

...can't believe its been over a year since I first hit the water, after the brine incident, and frying the original 385, I've put in a Graupner 400 with mechanical coupling, the motor sits forward a bit but held in well with elastic band, but after a slow initial check on things it didn't matter as she flew right up on the planes at proper scale speed. Anyway, checked out the motor temp and very warm, elastic band even snapped, others suggested water cooling on another thread but for those who have built this kit you'll know the access is limited.
I was thinking of a bendable wired in harness of sorts and just keeping the speed down to short runs. Any opinions?

Robert
...well done to England tonite 3-0

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