Topic: 10th scale Trent lifeboat (Read 20178 times)

stoney · « **Reply #25 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:24:59 pm »

Thanks Dave

sea trials and latest self righting video's on you tube soon and does she go

Paul

morgsy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 21, 2011, 01:56:56 pm »

What have you painted the deck with to get the textured look?

Regards,
Chris

stoney · « **Reply #27 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:30:24 pm »

Hi Chris

I sprinkled fine sand on to wet paint then tipped deck upside down to remove excess, left it to dry then gave it 4 coats of paint

Paul

stoney · « **Reply #28 on:** November 07, 2011, 07:17:10 pm »

Hello All

Progress on the model has been slow last few months have been enjoying some sea fishing but yesterday took it to the sea great fun. Some videos for you all to see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrVnbCO48Qg&feature=autoplay&list=ULnorxANb8V3s&lf=mfu_in_order&playnext=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=norxANb8V3s&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0zDZGXCJbY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Paul

nhp651 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 07, 2011, 08:52:38 pm »

that is MIGHTY!! Paul........looks superb.
neil.

stoney · « **Reply #30 on:** November 07, 2011, 10:14:46 pm »

Thanks Neil

I was well pleased with how it went. Also I must say that no models were hurt during the making of these films

Paul

Number 6 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 08, 2011, 06:25:04 am »

Very impressive, I'm glad nothing got damaged when some of those waves came over her. I wouldn't fancy doing it with mine, look forward to seeing more soon. Dave.

derekwarner · « **Reply #32 on:** November 08, 2011, 06:34:45 am »

...Paul....that footage is absolutely brilliant

...just like a real lifeboat vessel

In OZ we say goooooooooooooooooo beyond the breakers & you did that with some good off shore water bound photographers

About the 2:42 mark we also see the vessel surfing back in.........

If you ever venture to OZ.......we can teach you to surf...........

.......brilliant ........Derek

nhp651 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:50:45 am »

you'll have to teach us how to drink ice cold beer from middies and schooners first derek,

derekwarner · « **Reply #34 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:08:55 am »

Paul .....

...did she run out of puff @ the 6.00 minute mark?......

Arrow5 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:33:54 am »

That one could do the Loch Ness run I reckon.

Chuffy · « **Reply #36 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:58:53 am »

What a boat, brilliant! The first Video had me holding my breath at several points. Would you spare the time to share with us the motor/ esc/ battery set up you have used as I'm using rewound scooter motors running on 36v and there is so much inefficiency in the drive chain that they don't last very long. I know that the technology powering your boat is far superior, but to be honest I don't understand it.

Many thanks

Paul.

Number 6 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 08, 2011, 10:55:23 am »

Quote from: arrow5 on November 08, 2011, 09:33:54 am

That one could do the Loch Ness run I reckon.

Aye, if mad enough to try...

nhp651 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:17:41 pm »

Quote from: arrow5 on November 08, 2011, 09:33:54 am

That one could do the Loch Ness run I reckon.

I think it's your turn to organise one Duncan, lol................???

stoney · « **Reply #39 on:** November 09, 2011, 06:40:26 pm »

Thanks for the comments guys

Quote from: Chuffy on November 08, 2011, 09:58:53 am

Would you spare the time to share with us the motor/ esc/ battery set up you have used

The motors are brushless outrunners 5055 580kv, the esc are Turnigy 180amp and I use two 4 cell 6ah lipo batteries one for each motor. When running her at the local pond the lipo's last about 30 minutes at a sensible speed

. The 12v gell cell is for the sound system, bilge alarm and cooling pump.

Quote from: derekwarner_decoy on November 08, 2011, 09:08:55 am

Paul ..... ...did she run out of puff @ the 6.00 minute mark?......

I got about 20 minutes running from two sets of lipo's, the video was shortend.

Paul

leewest322 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:36:20 pm »

hi stoney

do the motors you have used have an 8mm shaft? if so where do u get the couplings from?
i have a tornado thumper 5055 motor with an 8mm shaft for my cygnus cyclone model and haven't yet found a coupling big enough.

thanks

tt1 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:25:36 pm »

WHAT A MODEL! the best video footage of a model I've ever seen, fantastic. A real credit to you and the hobby Paul, lovely build and to sail like that shows the accuracy and skill of the build, am well impressed. B----y marvellous.

Regards, Tony.

stoney · « **Reply #42 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:06:59 pm »

Quote from: leewest322 on February 13, 2012, 08:36:20 pm

hi stoney

do the motors you have used have an 8mm shaft? if so where do u get the couplings from?
i have a tornado thumper 5055 motor with an 8mm shaft for my cygnus cyclone model and haven't yet found a coupling big enough.

thanks

Yes the motors have an 8mm shaft I got the couplings from Mobile Marine Models

Paul

stoney · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:23:05 pm »

Hi Tony

Thanks for your kind comments, it was great fun. I just need to get my modelling head back on and get it finished

Paul

leewest322 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 16, 2012, 08:35:04 pm »

Quote from: stoney on February 16, 2012, 03:06:59 pm

Yes the motors have an 8mm shaft I got the couplings from Mobile Marine Models

Paul

hi paul

Thanks for the info, just looked on there website and they look ideal!

cracking model u have there!

cheers

stoney · « **Reply #45 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:51:33 pm »

Hi all
after the sudden death of my dad in November I've finally been in the right frame of mind to start the Trent again. A Few photo's of recent progress

Paul

F4TCT · « **Reply #46 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:02:38 pm »

Hi Paul,

Sorry to hear about your father, it must be difficult.

On a happier note, the model is looking very nice indeed and I look forward to seeing more updates

Dan

stoney · « **Reply #47 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:29:17 pm »

Hi Dan

It has been a difficult time, not only was he my dad but I also worked for him in his building firm ,work dried up after his death but things have picked up a bit lately.

Paul

stoney · « **Reply #48 on:** June 04, 2012, 09:34:46 pm »

Good evening all

A job that I've been thinking about for some time now and kept putting off was the fendering. After some trial and error with moulding my own which wasn't successful I decided
to make it out of plywood. A few pictures of how I made them, turned out pretty good me thinks, still a few more to make yet

Paul

Neil · « **Reply #49 on:** June 04, 2012, 09:39:33 pm »

amazing construction..well done that man.......superb.

neil.

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