Topic: 1/8 Scale Miss Circus Circus Hydro build. (Read 11074 times)

T888 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 23, 2023, 12:13:57 pm »

Well gents, made the engine and cockpit cover, there is some fine detailing required on the cockpit, which I’ll do after it primed and top coat painted.

DJW · « **Reply #51 on:** January 23, 2023, 05:08:45 pm »

Coming along very nicely..! Nice work.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #52 on:** January 23, 2023, 08:40:03 pm »

It's certainly looking nice and smooth right now Dave

Ray.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #53 on:** January 24, 2023, 09:39:08 am »

"SSS V2 3660 2070kv brushless motor"

T888 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 25, 2023, 11:21:49 am »

Rear aero foil made and painted, just got to await decal from the USA.

The wing was made from 20thou plaster card and the foils from balsa wood, they are currently temp fitted.

The turn fin has been made using and old car number plate Perspex.

DJW · « **Reply #55 on:** January 25, 2023, 11:29:48 am »

Hi Dave, beautiful work, really starting to come alive with the start of the paint job. And that motor looks like a bit of an animal...

T888 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 16, 2023, 09:21:58 am »

Had some time to paint the “U - 31” using some specially made for me paint mask.

T888 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 16, 2023, 09:23:41 am »

Hull fully painted just awaiting decal from Dumas USA. Then the cockpit will be painted.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #58 on:** February 16, 2023, 10:59:46 am »

Hi there Dave,

Nice, neat paint job, that is

Ray.

T888 · « **Reply #59 on:** February 16, 2023, 11:55:42 am »

Thanks Ray, your reply is very much appreciated

I’ve also finished off installation of ESC, water cooling lines, battery holder, radios box and the Flexi shaft, just need to add the shaft saver and figure out how too have servo control on the wing. ( With out it being seen)

Stuw · « **Reply #60 on:** February 16, 2023, 05:56:15 pm »

Lovely work. Great paint job.

T888 · « **Reply #61 on:** February 17, 2023, 05:45:50 pm »

Thanks Stuw,

Can’t wait to put her on the water for here first test run.

radiojoe · « **Reply #62 on:** February 17, 2023, 07:01:30 pm »

Hi Dave, Just caught up with this build, couldn't believe it was your build at first cos it ain't Grey

seriously though super build from the start and of course the high standard we have come to expect from you, that should stir up Setley Pond, hope all goes well with the OP.

Joe.

T888 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 19, 2023, 12:02:33 pm »

Hi Joe,

After doing Roosevelt I need to have time for South Coast Modellers , so thought I go back to my roots of IC racing boats, but used brushless motor.

I got in the scale due to having to wait 😡😡😡😡 when the IC motor Stopped in the middle of the lake.

Are you still building boats ?.

radiojoe · « **Reply #64 on:** February 19, 2023, 10:03:12 pm »

Hi Dave, the last boat I built was my Clyde Puffer, storage is the old problem, sold off all my large greys except HMS Brocklesby couldn't part with her, still got the Huntsman, two springers, the Deva the Bella and the Puffer, It's always been about the build for me I actually find sailing them rather boring with the exception of the Bella yacht that is quite relaxing, as I don't get to the pond that often and my shelves full I'm having an extended break from marine modelling, still good following you guys though.

Joe

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #65 on:** February 20, 2023, 06:55:14 pm »

As Joe has said, it is a brilliant paint job.
and as I have the same problem as Joe, I have given a few boats away at Mayhem every year....but a few I have kept....(a few hidden under the beds in the spare rooms.......or so I thought.....oppps)

T888 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 21, 2023, 07:20:08 am »

Thanks Phil,

Like the both of you, my storage is getting full, one of my models, KM Prinz Eugen is going to my son on the basis if I wish to take it to a show then I can.

T888 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 08, 2023, 09:53:54 am »

Been doing some work on finishing of the decals and paint work.

Hope in the next few weeks to get it on the water for test runs and to find out if I’ve got the correct setups.

T888 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 08, 2023, 09:56:58 am »

More photos

Capt Podge · « **Reply #69 on:** March 08, 2023, 10:05:59 am »

Well Dave, those decals really set off your lovely paint job nicely.
Hope the weather is kind to you soon and all goes well on the water.

Cheers,
Ray.

T888 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 08, 2023, 10:36:29 am »

Thanks Ray,

Once I’ve got this project up and running my next and possible last but one will be the Type 26 Frigate.

Once the weather has improved I’ll post a video of Miss Circus Circus.

DJW · « **Reply #71 on:** March 08, 2023, 10:52:00 am »

Hi Dave

Superb looking result. Can't wait to hear how she behaves on the water.

Best regards
David.

T888 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 08, 2023, 11:00:29 am »

Thanks David will keep you updated.

T888 · « **Reply #73 on:** June 15, 2023, 02:39:31 pm »

Well could not wait any longer, so i asked one of Solent member to help launch Miss Circus Circus for me. I didn’t run it for long as there was a few yachts sailing today.

[color=var(--ytcp-call-to-action)]https://youtu.be/y_ZOiRwz2UY[/color]

The video is not great but I hope to try again later, if i can get a better video ill post it.

DJW · « **Reply #74 on:** June 15, 2023, 02:45:44 pm »

Wow... Looks and sounds impressive to me..!

I know very little / nothing about Hydros... But does it sound like it would handle a larger prop..?

Nice flat water for her too..!

David.

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