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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: AT Boatyard on December 21, 2010, 09:14:11 pm

Title: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on December 21, 2010, 09:14:11 pm: Hi everyone,
The start of something new.Well what can it be ?????? %% %%
Last weekend i was in my work shop making so fittings and one of the rudder tubes.
Here is how they look so far
AT Boatyard

(http://s2.postimage.org/dwzb55b8/TYPE_45_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dwzb55b8/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dxfuim90/TYPE_45_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dxfuim90/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dxt2te78/TYPE_45_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dxt2te78/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dy301h5w/TYPE_45_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dy301h5w/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dyhvvllw/TYPE_45_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dyhvvllw/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dyl6yalg/TYPE_45_016.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dyl6yalg/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dzn8b9yc/TYPE_45_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dzn8b9yc/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dztugnxg/TYPE_45_018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dztugnxg/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/dzx5jcx0/TYPE_45_020.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dzx5jcx0/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on December 28, 2010, 06:30:31 pm: Hi everyone,

here are one or two more pic's for you all to look over.
hope you enjoy
AT Boatyard
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ktviz484/TYPE_45_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ktviz484/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1ku3snup0/TYPE_45_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ku3snup0/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1ku73qjok/TYPE_45_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ku73qjok/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1kuc2cl5w/TYPE_45_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1kuc2cl5w/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1kupand44/TYPE_45_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1kupand44/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1kuu99elg/TYPE_45_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1kuu99elg/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1kv0veskk/TYPE_45_016.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1kv0veskk/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1kv46hhk4/TYPE_45_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1kv46hhk4/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: gingyer on December 28, 2010, 07:17:53 pm: What scale is the type 45?
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on December 28, 2010, 07:52:39 pm: Hi,
the scale is....1:32
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: gingyer on December 28, 2010, 08:21:55 pm: 1:32 scale..........interesting

2 questions
are you mad? and are you sure your not mad {-) {-) {-)

Good luck will be interesting to watch this :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: triumphjon on December 28, 2010, 09:30:42 pm: seems an odd scale compared to most other military models ?
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on December 29, 2010, 01:53:08 am: please tell me you are near the south east of england. the cygnets mbc have a 1/35 hms kent and we have got to get these two together

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: nhp651 on December 29, 2010, 04:22:41 pm: seems an odd scale compared to most other military models ?

not if you like 'em big, john, lol %% %% %% %%
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on December 29, 2010, 04:33:57 pm: Hi there, wondered when you were going to go public. Looking good, can't wait to see her on the water next year. Dave.
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on December 29, 2010, 04:37:00 pm: Quote from: triumphjon on December 28, 2010, 09:30:42 pm
seems an odd scale compared to most other military models ?
Not when you can get off the shelf fittings in 1/32 scale...
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on December 29, 2010, 08:07:24 pm: Hi Everyone,

Making the A frames and prop tubes.Also the rudders.I have turned 12 Bronze bearing today and cut the prop tubes.

The hull is going to be i three parts (15 foot 9 inches long X 22inches wide,and without stand she will be around 5 foot 4inches tall)

She has two 150mm (6 inch) 5 bladed prop (coming arould the end of January 2011 (coming from the Propshop)

First outing can only be the Modelboat Mayhem weekend at wicksteed park at the end of May 2011 and then Alford a week latter.

So alot to do yet,but then we are in week four of the build.

More pic's soon

AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on January 03, 2011, 07:28:59 pm: Hi everyone, some more bit done.
Here are some more pic's
Enjoy.
AT
(http://s1.postimage.org/1g1h1pamc/DSCF3863.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1g1h1pamc/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1g1smgq2s/DSCF3864.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1g1smgq2s/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1g20w5gjo/DSCF3866.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1g20w5gjo/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1g295u70k/DSCF3867.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1g295u70k/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1g2cgww04/DSCF3868.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1g2cgww04/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: debssnal on January 03, 2011, 07:51:09 pm: Hi,

Looking forward to seeing this at Wicksteed Park. We took HMS Kent last year.
Looks like this one is a bit bigger than Kent.

regards
Debbie and Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: brianc on January 07, 2011, 11:20:40 pm: Looks a sweet build :-))
Interesting gun...what type is it?
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on January 16, 2011, 02:02:47 pm: Hi everyone, some more pic,s.
The hull is under way now.
Have cut the frames out for the stern section
enjoy
AT
(http://s4.postimage.org/3126p3gmc/TYPE_45_044.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3126p3gmc/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/312qjjmjo/TYPE_45_045.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/312qjjmjo/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/312yt8d0k/TYPE_45_046.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/312yt8d0k/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on January 17, 2011, 07:31:34 pm: Hi i have made the prop tubes and bearing.
Have a look
AT
(http://s1.postimage.org/1t97zssas/TYPE_45_016_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1t97zssas/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1t9bavhac/TYPE_45_017_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1t9bavhac/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/6j1t8278/TYPE_45_018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6j1t8278/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on January 24, 2011, 10:32:21 pm: so
when are we going to see some more pictures then
Title: Re: The start of something new TYPE 45
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 02, 2011, 09:14:35 pm: Hi Phil and all mayhemers,
here are some more pictures.
Part one of the three part hull will be done by this weekend.
AT
(http://s4.postimage.org/2hv4cwn6s/009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hv4cwn6s/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2hvea4q5g/010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hvea4q5g/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2hw9pcbj8/011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hw9pcbj8/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2hwla3qzo/012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hwla3qzo/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2hwq8psh0/013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hwq8psh0/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on February 02, 2011, 10:40:16 pm: Hi there AT, looking forward to seeing her at Wicksteed. She's going to be very impressive on the water when finished. Keep the updates coming, Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: pugwash on February 02, 2011, 10:45:29 pm: Big Bri it is a 4.5 mark 8 Mod 1 and is being retro fitted to the type 23 and others - has a lowere radar cross section
and a few other upgrades.

Geoff
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on February 03, 2011, 09:59:52 am: Quote from: AT Boatyard on December 29, 2010, 08:07:24 pm
Hi Everyone,

Making the A frames and prop tubes.Also the rudders.I have turned 12 Bronze bearing today and cut the prop tubes.

The hull is going to be i three parts (15 foot 9 inches long X 22inches wide,and without stand she will be around 5 foot 4inches tall)

She has two 150mm (6 inch) 5 bladed prop (coming arould the end of January 2011 (coming from the Propshop)

First outing can only be the Modelboat Mayhem weekend at wicksteed park at the end of May 2011 and then Alford a week latter.

So alot to do yet,but then we are in week four of the build.

More pic's soon

AT

I guess I better bring the Best Warship Trophy back then :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: brianc on February 03, 2011, 11:43:20 pm: Quote from: pugwash on February 02, 2011, 10:45:29 pm
Big Bri it is a 4.5 mark 8 Mod 1 and is being retro fitted to the type 23 and others - has a lowere radar cross section
and a few other upgrades.

Geoff

Looks the wrong shape for a mod1 {:-{
Sweet build though ok2
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: pugwash on February 03, 2011, 11:58:30 pm: I looks right to me Big Bri though it is possible some of the facet angles look a bit strange but I think that is the angle the photos were taken from.
Geoff
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 05, 2011, 10:56:05 pm: Hi everyone out there in mayhem land,
here are some more new pictures.
They show how the fitting look that i have made
enjoy
AT
more pictures of hull next
(http://s3.postimage.org/2yf867sp0/TYPE_45_009_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yf867sp0/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yfleikn8/TYPE_45_010_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yfleikn8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yfqd4m4k/TYPE_45_011_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yfqd4m4k/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yfymtclg/TYPE_45_012_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yfymtclg/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yg58yqkk/TYPE_45_013_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yg58yqkk/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2ygu20xz8/TYPE_45_014_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2ygu20xz8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yh2bpog4/TYPE_45_015_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yh2bpog4/)
Title: Re: The start of something new (end of part one)
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 05, 2011, 11:11:57 pm: Hi ther mayhemers ,well part one of the hull is done.
So i best put some more pictures on for you all to look over.
Part two of the hull has been started today.
here are the pictures
enjoy
AT
(http://s3.postimage.org/2yjhz72mc/TYPE_45_050.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yjhz72mc/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yjq8vt38/TYPE_45_051.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yjq8vt38/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yjyikjk4/TYPE_45_052.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yjyikjk4/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yk8fsmis/TYPE_45_053.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yk8fsmis/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2ykgphczo/TYPE_45_054.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2ykgphczo/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2ykk0k1z8/TYPE_45_055.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2ykk0k1z8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yl27gves/TYPE_45_056.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yl27gves/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2ylm1x1c4/TYPE_45_057.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2ylm1x1c4/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2ym48turo/TYPE_45_059.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2ym48turo/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2yme61xqc/TYPE_45_060.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2yme61xqc/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: debssnal on February 06, 2011, 03:17:35 pm: Hi AT Boatyard,

This build is coming along great. It is starting to look good.

One for the camera at Wicksteed, me thinks !! %%

Looks really big already.

Keep up the good work AT. Looking forward to seeing this ship on the water.

regards
Debs and Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 07, 2011, 09:16:33 pm: Hi all you mayhemers
well back up B&Q for some more ply.
Then mark out and cut the frames for the next part of the hull
Also i have cut 60 more planks on the band saw
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: gwa84 on February 07, 2011, 09:21:09 pm: looking good will have plenty of presence on the water very impressive just wish i had the space to house that beasts :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 13, 2011, 03:06:30 pm: Hi everyone out there in mayhem land.
Well once again the weekend is here and then almost gone!!!!!!
Well this week has been spent ordering parts and getting fiberglass for the hull.
The good thing is it has all turned up on time!!!!!
I have been making the rudders and tiller arms.
I am making new a frames,as i am not happy with the first set.
I now have the prop shafts at 4 foot long and 1/2" in diameter.
Here are some pictures
(http://s4.postimage.org/2c1ep6sh0/TYPE_45_061.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c1ep6sh0/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c1q9y7xg/TYPE_45_062.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c1q9y7xg/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c1tl0wx0/TYPE_45_063.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c1tl0wx0/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c26tbov8/TYPE_45_066_5.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c26tbov8/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c28gv1d0/TYPE_45_067.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c28gv1d0/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c2k1mgtg/TYPE_45_074.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c2k1mgtg/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c2p08ias/TYPE_45_078.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c2p08ias/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c2x9x8ro/TYPE_45_068.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c2x9x8ro/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c35jlz8k/TYPE_45_069.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c35jlz8k/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/2c3irwr6s/TYPE_45_070.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2c3irwr6s/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on February 17, 2011, 06:39:49 pm: so waiting with baited breath any more progress then
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: SteamboatPhil on February 17, 2011, 09:50:06 pm: You're gonna need a bigger roof rack {-) {-) (and a crane)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 20, 2011, 09:10:29 pm: Hi Phil, good to see you at Brighton on saturday.So hard at work as well :o :o
I have a towbar going on the car and a trailer coming soon %% %%
regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new (front radars working
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 26, 2011, 02:46:31 pm: HI All you mayhems,
The model now has working front radars (just click the link) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBIugLaHIzI
Part two of the hull is now well under way and will be done by next weekend.
More later
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new (the running gear)
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 26, 2011, 07:00:26 pm: Hi Again,all you mayhemers.
Here are some pictures of the new running gear.
regards
AT
(http://s1.postimage.org/w51un7es/TYPE_45_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w51un7es/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/w5lp3dc4/TYPE_45_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w5lp3dc4/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/w628gu9w/TYPE_45_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w628gu9w/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/w6r1j1ok/TYPE_45_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w6r1j1ok/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/w72mah50/TYPE_45_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w72mah50/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/w7wdyq10/TYPE_45_016.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w7wdyq10/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/w8q5myx0/TYPE_45_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w8q5myx0/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/w96p0fus/TYPE_45_018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w96p0fus/)
Title: Re: The start of something new(end of part two )
Post by: AT Boatyard on March 06, 2011, 10:25:35 pm: Hi, all you mayhemers out there in mayhem land.
well just got back from the The Ellesmere Port Spring show.
had a good time,it was good to meet some new mayhem faces,and also some old.
i will hopefully be taking the type 45 next year.
i think the tug boys could have some fun pulling her around(@250kg
now it time for some more pictures.
part two of the hull is now done
so have a look and let me know what you think
regards
AT www.atboatyard.co.uk this is the new website thanks to phil for doing it

(http://s2.postimage.org/xjauinj8/TYPE_45_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xjauinj8/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/xjhgo1ic/TYPE_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xjhgo1ic/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/xjmfa2zo/TYPE_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xjmfa2zo/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/xjpqcrz8/TYPE_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xjpqcrz8/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/xjt1fgys/TYPE_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xjt1fgys/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/xjznkuxw/TYPE_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xjznkuxw/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on March 07, 2011, 08:17:07 am: Looking superb AT, can't wait to see her on the water at Wicksteed this year. Nice to see you at Ellesmere yesterday. Keep up the good work, Dave. :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on March 07, 2011, 08:24:18 pm: all i can say is stop messing about and get it on the water
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Arrow5 on March 10, 2011, 09:02:33 am: Been wondering where the pilot sits ? :}
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Netleyned on March 10, 2011, 09:45:05 am: In the Helo
Wher Else? %% %%

Ned
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on March 13, 2011, 10:01:12 pm: Hi there AT, thought this may be of interest to you, read on scale-rotors.com, Dave. :-))

"IPMS Germany has a listing of new Revell Germany kits for 2011. I think most are already known, but it's the first I have seen mention of kit no. 04652. It's a 1/32 Westland Sea Lynx Mk.88/HAS Mk.2 scheduled for Oct/2011."

Original source: http://www.scale-rotors.com/forum/topic/revell-surprise (http://www.scale-rotors.com/forum/topic/revell-surprise)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on March 14, 2011, 09:52:51 pm: Hi Dave,Thank you for the info i will look into it
regards
AT

PS the hull sould be complete this weekend.
so sould have so pictures of it as one.
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on March 15, 2011, 06:07:44 pm: Hi,
These may be of interest, HMS Daring leaving Portsmouth yesterday. Photographed from the Spinnaker Tower.
(http://s4.postimage.org/1zhyormg4/IMG_8805.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zhyormg4/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1zi5ax0f8/IMG_8806.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zi5ax0f8/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1zibx2eec/IMG_8807.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zibx2eec/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1ziij7sdg/IMG_8808.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ziij7sdg/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1zinhttus/IMG_8811.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zinhttus/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1zisgfvc4/IMG_8812.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zisgfvc4/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1zivrikbo/IMG_8813.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zivrikbo/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1zj2dnyas/IMG_8814.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zj2dnyas/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1zjancoro/IMG_8817.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zjancoro/)
I hope these are of some use.
If you are ever in the Portsmouth area and want to know what is moving and when, type in on that internet thingy QHM Portsmouth and follow the link to movements. The next days movements are usually up by lunchtime. Beware that they also list cold moves and basin movements on the list, so you could be waiting for a vessel that has just been stuck in drydock!! For those who know, what does SOSA stand for top left on their page, it usually relates to a ship??
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: pugwash on March 15, 2011, 08:03:54 pm: When you check back at other dates for movements you notice it SOSA is usually listed as a fairly big ship like a carrier or T45 so I am guessing it just
indicates the Senior officer of the ships that are in the dockyard on that date
Geoff
Title: Re: The start of something new(and now part three)
Post by: AT Boatyard on March 19, 2011, 08:39:53 pm: Hi all my fellow Mayhemers, Well another busy week of building. We are now at the half way stage in time of the build.This weekend is the 10th working week of the build. We now have nine working weeks to get her painted and on the water. Three quarters of the super structure is now built and by the end of next week the hull will be complete. All the mechanical parts are being put into the stern section this weekend. Next month the hull and super structure will be finished and painted leaving 3 weekends in May for testing and finishing off as much as we can, ready for it's maiden voyage at the Mayhem weekend at Wicksteed Park. There will be more detail to be added as the year goes on, now that all three stages of the hull are built it feels like we can now see the end of the project in sight.
Here are a few pictures for you to glance over.

regards
AT

PS A big thankyou to unbuiltnautilus for the pictures

(http://s4.postimage.org/357uxkr50/TYPE_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/357uxkr50/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/358gfk9k4/TYPE_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/358gfk9k4/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/358le6b1g/TYPE_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/358le6b1g/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/358wyxqhw/TYPE_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/358wyxqhw/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/35958mgys/TYPE_45_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/35958mgys/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/359buruxw/TYPE_45_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/359buruxw/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/359f5ujxg/TYPE_45_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/359f5ujxg/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/359gtdwf8/TYPE_45_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/359gtdwf8/)
Title: Re: The start of something new (A BIG THANK YOU TO Macs Mouldings
Post by: AT Boatyard on March 20, 2011, 08:37:08 am: Hi i would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Macs Mouldings.
Martin has done some top class work on making some of the fitting for the ship.
If you need fittings made he,s the man.
Here is what he has made for us.
THANK YOU again
regards
AT

(http://s1.postimage.org/1gk69lkuc/TYPE_45_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gk69lkuc/)

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Title: Re: The start of something new (running gear fitted)
Post by: AT Boatyard on March 20, 2011, 09:16:48 pm: Hi all you mayhemer,
just come up from the work shop.
I have now fitted all the running gear.
so here are some more pictures for you to look over
regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on March 29, 2011, 11:00:43 am: hi at boatyard

anything new happening yet. deadline to keep you know
Title: Re: The start of something new ITS NOW ONE!!!!!!
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 03, 2011, 02:10:09 pm: Hi all you mayhemers,
i have just come up from the workshop.We have just put all three parts of the hull together.Its BIG!!!! :o :o
Well what can i say have a look
Regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Netleyned on April 03, 2011, 02:36:34 pm: That is one massive hull but it looks very impressive :-)) :-)) :-))

Are you going to make Wicksteed?

Ned
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 03, 2011, 02:55:38 pm: Hi Ned,Thank you for your comment.
Yes we will be at Wicksteed
Regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new ITS BIGGER THAN THE CAR!!!!!!!
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 03, 2011, 07:12:15 pm: Hi All of you lot,
First i must say a BIG BIG THANK YOU MARTIN AT MACS MOULDINGS for the big bag of bit that turned up this week.
We have had all three parts of the hull together today,and it is bigger than my car %% %%
Lots more to do but it is starting to look some thing now.
Well here are some more pictures
Regards
AT

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Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: The long Build on April 03, 2011, 07:34:16 pm: Seriously Mad.... %% %%
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on April 03, 2011, 07:49:28 pm: Looking very impressive AT, roll on Wicksteed. :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: triumphjon on April 03, 2011, 08:19:32 pm: time to buy your self an old hurse now ? i see they can be quite cheap on flebay ! !
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: allnightin on April 04, 2011, 08:10:28 pm: AT,

I have only just spotted this thread and will be fascinated to see how you get on because I built a 1/32nd Type 42 (in fact still building!) for an attempt on the Guinness world record for distance covered in 24 hours:
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn261/FrancisMcN/HMS%20GLOUCESTER%20D96%20model%20in%2032nd%20scale/Cadovermyself.jpg)

I am slowly making all the fittings for it but there is still a long way to go and you have done very well indeed to get so much achieved so far - mine took almost 2 years before it got into the water.

What power for what sort of performance are you planning? I needed two 150W motors (6 amps at 24V each) on a displacement of about 300lbst o get a speed of about 8 feet per second which is close to economic max speed - I could get more speed but would need much more power - and the T42 Batch 3 hull is quite a bit slimmer than the T45? Want a race sometime?

If there are any common fittings between T42 and T45 that I have already done you are welcome to have a copy - I suspect there aren't many though as much of the T45 is new.

Good luck with this as it goes forward

Francis Macnaughton
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 06, 2011, 09:00:25 pm: Hi Francis,
What an honour to have someone like yourself following this build.
Well your world record of 121.5 miles has stood for a long time.One of the reasons for building this ship is an attempt to break your record and also try for a new record
furtherest distance travelled by a model boat and on one set of battery's. The displacement weight of the type 45 is 230kg to 250kg it measures in at 4.8 metres long.
We are looking for her to carry 10 x 24ah battery's and also 2 x 40ah battery's a total of 320ah's.
The battery's act as power as well as ballast. I know you said that you powered yours on 24 volt so lowering the amp usage but we are using 12 volt motors and gearing
them down. We estimate our power usage at full speed at between 4 and 5 amps per motor so possibly giving us 32 hours of running. We have already built 2 large models
using this system and found it very economical on power. I will pm you on some links of these models running because if I put it on this thread our identity comes out and we
are not ready for that yet. As regards the offer of a race maybe it is something we should do one day in the name of fun. Thankyou for the offer of the fittings that is very kind
of you. Look forward to meeting you one day.

kind regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: allnightin on April 07, 2011, 10:02:15 am: Hi AT,

I'm really pleased to find someone taking up the distance challenge at last - have you seen the article I did for MMI on the record run in 2002 as this covered most of the likely problems you might encounter during a prolonged running session? If not I can send on a text copy.

Have you a venue for a record attempt in mind? The longer the straight runs the better to minimise the proportion of time at lower speed on the turns.

Also are you going to give the outside of the hull a coat of resin over thin glass cloth? That gave the Gloucester hull a lot of its strength.

I'll keep an eye out for your pm and hope your trials go well when you get on the water.

Francis
Title: Re: The start of something new(SHE NOW HAS POWER)
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 09, 2011, 07:00:40 pm: Hi all of you followers out there in Mayhem land,
today I spent time fitting speed contorllers,inline fuses and making extension leads to reach back to the receiver.
The motors,gear boxes and steering servo are all fitted now and working.
The motors are 2 x graupner bb 900 torque.
Gear boxes are built in two stages reducing 2.1:1 twice = a total reduction of 4.2:1.
The rudders set over at the angle they are, give you the same effect as the steering on the car (the acamand principal)
namely the inner rudder on the turn, turns in more than the outer rudder so causing you less drag.
Here are some up to date photos for you to browse over.

regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: derekwarner on April 09, 2011, 11:17:08 pm: That is quite an interesting double belt reduction there AT O0.....does the lower second reduction shaft have bearing elements installed?......

The geometry of the angular rudders & your parallel actuation method is also interesting..... :-))....Derek
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 10, 2011, 08:36:33 pm: Hi Derek yes the second reduction shaft has two bearing races.
Today i have been doing the filler on the hull.
Next i will put the second layer of fiber glass tissue on the outside.
regard
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new(THE PROPS ARE HERE AND MORE FITTINGS)
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 13, 2011, 09:33:40 pm: HI All you mayhemers,today I have had a load of parts turned up.
So i must say a VERY BIG THANK YOU TO MARTIN AT MACS MOULDINGS.
For all the fitting he has made for the ship.
Also today the props turned up for the Prop Shop.
SO ALSO A BIG THANK YOU TO SIMON AND ALL THE STAFF AT
SWAN PRECISION CASTING&ENGINEERING.
Martin has made some wonderful fittings for the ship which include
doors,misile silo hatches,life rings,life rafts,lamp covers,cctv cameras
and grills.
Simon has produced two monster 6" five bladed propellors.
Here are some photos of the new parts

regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 17, 2011, 12:20:06 am: hi everybody. i came in tonight looking like a snow man.
i have been screeding the hull with car body filler.
i am on the third 3.5 litre tin,it takes alot of filler to screed
such a large surface area. coming up really well.
next the second coat of fibre glass tissue. i will post some
photos tomorrow.

regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: nick_75au on April 17, 2011, 03:58:55 am: I'm curious at the process you used to come up with the drive train ratios and motor combination, I think you have it worked out well.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: pugwash on April 17, 2011, 06:55:00 am: AT a beautiful pair of props - were they made to your specifications for the build or can you order them off the shelf

Geoff
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 20, 2011, 10:47:08 pm: hi geoff,
yes the props were made as per the drawing. they were made by the prop shop (swan engineering)
thankyou for your comment geoff and nick

regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Martin (Admin) on April 20, 2011, 11:20:58 pm: Beautiful pair of props!

.... ... please put me out of my misery... what IS that in the background?!?!?!?!?
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Marks Model Bits on April 20, 2011, 11:23:48 pm: Looks like a toaster to me Martin.....

Mark.
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: pugwash on April 21, 2011, 12:13:33 am: Definitely a toaster

Geoff
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: dreadnought72 on April 21, 2011, 12:47:34 am: How's AT going to run the ship's toaster on 12v? %%

Andy
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 21, 2011, 07:15:14 pm: hi martin and co,

yes it is the other half's toaster, i was in deep trouble for leaning the props against it.
what did you think it was martin?

maybe we could start a new thread - what's behind the boat parts!!!

more pictures tomorrow evening

regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on April 21, 2011, 09:41:10 pm: must confess i thought it was the control panel for the onboard nuclear reactor that powers this monster
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 22, 2011, 10:40:46 pm: Hi all you mayhemers out there. Today we had a visitor at the boatyard. Phil Knell from Cygnets Model Boat Club
in Kent came up to see us. He had a bit of a shock because if you come to the boatyard you have to get your
hands dirty and muck in. I think he enjoyed himself anyway and maybe learnt a trick or two. thanks for your help
today Phil. Hope that you make it to Wicksteed at the of May.
All the decks are now fitted, filler work is finished and the combing is on for the main super structure.
Here are some photo's of today, more to come tomorrow.

regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on April 22, 2011, 11:41:48 pm: as the boys say above after a lot of nagging they let me go up to see the boat today. hell of a journey but well worth it. no matter how you look at the pictures on the forum and there website they do not do this justice. in the flesh it is enormous. not just the length but the sheer bulk of it. also the quality of the work involved is excellent. i spent about 9 hours with them today and nearly all of that was spent filling and sanding the bow section of the hull. the end result is spot on.

thanks for the visit guys and look forward to seeing the end result at wickstead.
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: The long Build on April 22, 2011, 11:54:42 pm: MAD... :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new(HI HO OFF TO WORK WE GO !!!!!)
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 23, 2011, 07:55:15 am: Yes long build,we are MAD,but happy to be so %% %% %% %% :-))
Well back to work {-) %% {-) %%

regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new ITS LOOK GOOD !!!!!
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 23, 2011, 10:36:18 pm: Hi my fellow Mayhemers, yet another very busy day down at the boatyard but what a lot achieved today.
It is really starting to look good, the lines of the ship are looking fabulous and we now feel that we are
over the hill and on the way down towards completion. It is getting to the stage now where it is hard to drag
yourself away at the end of the day, we have spent over 12 hours today on the ship but it only felt as if
we had only been going 3 or 4 hours. This has become a fun build for us.
Anyway here are some pictures for you to browse through, enjoy.

kind regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new ITS LOOK GOOD !!!!!
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 24, 2011, 07:11:15 pm: Hi all you mayhemers, cooking in the hot sun shine.
We had half a day working today, because it is easter!!!!!
Had to spend so time with mrs AT %) %) {-) {-) %% %% O0.
Back to full a day tomorrow at we are not a bank,so no
bank holiday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! %% %% %% {-)
Got a good bit done today so here are some more
pictures for you all to look at

regards
AT

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Title: Re: The start of something new (TYPE 45 GOING TO THE PAINT SHOP)
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 24, 2011, 10:13:32 pm: Hi all you mayhemers, just had a phone call can take the hull down the paint shop tomorrow.
Going to spray the two pack primer on the hull.
Top coats on going on friday.

regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 25, 2011, 06:31:04 pm: Hi all in mayhemland,bit more done today.
Got the stabilizers made,and fitted.
Also some more of the lower superstructure made.
I have now cut the threads and polished the propshafts.
Here are some more pictures
regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Macsmouldings on April 25, 2011, 09:35:00 pm: Hi AT, looking really good fella, keep up the good work.

Cant wait to see it,

Martin
Title: Re: The start of something new(THE BIG PAINT JOB WEEKEND)
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 29, 2011, 09:51:14 pm: Hi everyone out in mayhemland,
The big paint job on the hull has started today.
I have sprayed 4 heavy coat of two pack primer onto the hull today.
In the morning i will go back down the workshop and hand flat the primer.
Next i will put the red on the under side of the hull.
Then the gray top coat.
Here are some picture.
Sorry only phone camera today.
regards
AT
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Title: Re: The start of something new(THE BIG PAINT JOB WEEKEND)
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 01, 2011, 09:57:52 pm: Hi mayhemers,the paint work on the hull is now done.
I must say its looking good.
Just the black to paint to do.
I will do the black line with an aerosol.
So here are some picturesfoe you all to look over.
Regards
AT
(http://s3.postimage.org/2hqar7czo/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hqar7czo/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2hqe2a1z8/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hqe2a1z8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2hqmbysg4/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hqmbysg4/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2hqulnix0/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hqulnix0/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2hr66eydg/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hr66eydg/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2hreg3ouc/type_45_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hreg3ouc/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2hrodbrt0/type_45_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2hrodbrt0/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on May 02, 2011, 10:53:33 pm: Looking mighty impressive AT, that clock's counting down to Wicksteed though! I'll see you there hopefully, Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 03, 2011, 07:56:39 pm: Hi Dave.looking forward to going.Less that 4 week!!!!!!!! %% :o :o :-))
regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Nordsee on May 05, 2011, 02:27:45 pm: Hats off to you all who are involved in this fantastic build, 2 questions from an amateur, 1) how are you going to carry the three parts of the vessel? Each part will weigh approx 8o kilos. 2) How are you going to get her into the water? With a crane of some sort or will you use a launching trolley? Where do you find the time for all this!??
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 06, 2011, 06:12:41 pm: Hi Nordsee,the answers to your questions.
1.The total hull weighs is 80kg and the tops 25kg total model =105kg.
Then we have 140kg battery's going in to the hull when its on the water.
2.We are making a portable slipway to get it in and out of the water.
3.Its a labour love you have to make time.
No TV,going out,15 hour days at weekends and bank holidays.
A lot of hard work.
Thank you for your kind comments.
kind regards
AT
Title: Re: The start of something new THE PROP ARE NOW FITTED
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 07, 2011, 09:55:02 pm: Hi everyone out there in mayhemland,
The props are fitted.I have run them for 5 hours today.
They now nicely runing.
Here are some picture for you to look at.
regards
AT

(http://s2.postimage.org/1wp96pxk4/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wp96pxk4/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1wpchsmjo/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wpchsmjo/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1wpfsvbj8/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wpfsvbj8/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1wpmf0pic/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wpmf0pic/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1wprdmqzo/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wprdmqzo/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/1wpt163hg/type_45_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wpt163hg/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: mikeljames on May 11, 2011, 02:08:16 pm: Hi AT,
Thanks a lot for nice images.
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Kleban on May 15, 2011, 04:39:00 pm: AT Boatyard

I have been following this thread from the beginning and I must say that this is an awesome project :-))

I look forward to viewing the images of the rest of the build.

Best wishes on your project.
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 16, 2011, 10:32:56 pm: Hi everyone,well not long to go for the Wicksteed Mayhem weekend.
Got some more done to her at the weekend,and today.
She is taking shape nicely.
Lots to do before Wicksteed.
Its a big day tomorrow we are taking the hull for its first sea trials.
So for now here are some picture for you all to look over.
Regards
AT

(http://s1.postimage.org/1ocokn9s4/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ocokn9s4/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1od540qpw/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1od540qpw/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1odnaxk5g/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1odnaxk5g/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1oedrj41w/type_45_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1oedrj41w/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1oevyfxhg/type_45_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1oevyfxhg/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1ofaua1xg/type_45_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ofaua1xg/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1ofpq46dg/type_45_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ofpq46dg/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/1og4lyatg/type_45_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1og4lyatg/)
Title: Re: The start of something new SHE HAS HAD HER FIRST SEA TRIALS
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 18, 2011, 12:07:39 am: Hi all of my fellow Mayhemers,
This evening at 7.00pm we launched the hull at Mote Park Maidstone.
The portable slipway we designed for the ship worked great.
We filled her up with batteries (around 140 kilos), connected the power to
the control box, turned the radio on and away she went.The first couple of laps we took
steady and as our confidence built up we pushed her a bit faster, as the hour long
procession progressed, she picked up more speed as all of the new parts started to
wear in. I would just like to thank Phil Knell for his assistance getting her down the lake.
Ray and Margaret Milliken for their support and for the bottle of fizz to christen her with.
She was offically christened by my wife Debbie and I would like to thank her very much for
her support.Now to let you know who we are. the name of the two builders of this mamouth
project are myself, Alan Noble and Trevor Bright together with Phil, Debbie, Ray and Margaret we
make up AT Boatyard. well i think a few pictures now
kind regards
Alan and Trevor
(http://s3.postimage.org/2kav8aj9g/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kav8aj9g/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kayjd890/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kayjd890/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kb1ufx8k/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kb1ufx8k/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kb3hz9qc/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kb3hz9qc/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kba44npg/type_45_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kba44npg/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kbqni4n8/type_45_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kbqni4n8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kc289k3o/type_45_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kc289k3o/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kc5jc938/type_45_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kc5jc938/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kc8uey2s/type_45_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kc8uey2s/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kcnq92is/type_45_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kcnq92is/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kcxnh5hg/type_45_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kcxnh5hg/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kd0yjuh0/type_45_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kd0yjuh0/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kd5x5vyc/type_45_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kd5x5vyc/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdavrxfo/type_45_018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdavrxfo/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdcjb9xg/type_45_022.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdcjb9xg/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdfudyx0/type_45_023.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdfudyx0/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdj5gnwk/type_45_025.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdj5gnwk/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdo42pdw/type_45_026.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdo42pdw/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdrf5edg/type_45_028.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdrf5edg/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdt2oqv8/type_45_035.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdt2oqv8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kduq83d0/type_45_037.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kduq83d0/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/2kdzou4uc/type_45_040.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2kdzou4uc/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: pugwash on May 18, 2011, 08:37:28 am: A and T looks like you had a very successfull launch - do you get it back out the same way you launched it
or is it a brute force lift out from the side??

Geoff
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on May 18, 2011, 10:24:38 am: Well done guys on a first class job, I hope to see it in all its glory at Alfold or Hop Farm? Our Ohio build seemed to be proceeding at a breakneck pace, but you guys have shown everyone what a bit of extra effort can achieve. Like the launching ramp, I assume it disassembles for transport? Dont be surprised if you see a similar ramp launching our HMS Victory in the future!
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: derekwarner on May 18, 2011, 11:27:15 am: A brillant launch guys,........ O0

We also get to see those propellors in true perspective scale :o

Even from 22,000 km away.........a supurb effort.....Derek :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on May 18, 2011, 01:37:46 pm: Saw there were a couple of questions so a quick answer.

recovery was exact reverse of the launch. drop the ramp end in the water pull bow onto it, pull boat up the ramp and lower ramp end

took 2 people 10 seconds and virtually no effort.

the ramp splits in the middle and is held together with 4 coach bolts

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new VIDEO OF FIRST WATER TEST
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 19, 2011, 09:32:30 pm: Hi Mayhemers,here is a link to the video of us testing the hull
on Tuesday
regards
Alan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpHdD5T6XzU
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on May 22, 2011, 11:34:45 pm: in the build up to wickstead alan has had me in his workshop all weekend. spent all day yesterday buillding the trailer for the boat and all day today building the transport boxes.

we must now be the best box bodgers in the south east

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new LIVE AT WICKSTEED THIS WEEKEND.
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 27, 2011, 10:57:17 pm: Hi evreyone, here we are live at Wicksteed Park.
We are looking forward seeing all you Mayhem lot over weekend.
So come,say hi and have alook around the Type 45.
Regards
Alan,Phil and Debbie
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on May 28, 2011, 08:33:07 pm: Some pictures of Daring at Mayhem weekend at Wicksteed, very impressive! Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Nordsee on May 29, 2011, 06:49:58 pm: WOWWEEEEEE !!
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 30, 2011, 10:30:12 pm: Thankyou Dave for the super pictures,and for all your help
kind regards
Alan,Debbie and Phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on May 31, 2011, 05:46:02 pm: Only too happy I could be of some use, wish I could have made it on Sunday but it looked a bit rough in the latest photos anyway! Thanks for all your support and kind words over the last few weeks, take care and I'll hopefully see you soon, Dave. :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new THE LAUNCH AT WICKSTEED
Post by: AT Boatyard on June 03, 2011, 09:11:34 pm: Hi all my mayhem friends.
Here are some pictures of the ship at wicksteed last weekend.
This weekend we will be at Alfold Show.
regards
Alan Debbie and Phil
(http://s3.postimage.org/ju3ypv44/wicksteed_2011_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ju3ypv44/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/juh70n2c/wicksteed_2011_028.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/juh70n2c/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/juw2uric/wicksteed_2011_040.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/juw2uric/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/jwd01vb8/wicksteed_2011_055.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jwd01vb8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/jxa2st6s/wicksteed_2011_075.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jxa2st6s/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: bat44 on June 05, 2011, 09:59:30 pm: playing with the big boys
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Wetwater on June 05, 2011, 10:37:25 pm: Last photo above.

How long did the stand off last between the duck and the battle wagons. ?
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on June 06, 2011, 12:36:17 pm: Roast duck for tea....Delicious!
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on June 10, 2011, 07:39:42 pm: Hi all mayhemers,i now have a set of brushless motors for the type 45.
Having a weekend away with my son so work on hold for one week.
Here are some pictures of the ship at Alfold last weekend.
regards
Alan
(http://s1.postimage.org/17gl1mnt0/alfold_283.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17gl1mnt0/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/17hbi87pg/alfold_309.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17hbi87pg/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/17hvcodms/alfold_294.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17hvcodms/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/17i8kz5l0/alfold_328.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17i8kz5l0/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/17idjl72c/alfold_342.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17idjl72c/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on June 20, 2011, 03:49:03 pm: Hi there AT, this may be of some interest to you, Dave. :-))

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-132-westland-sea-lynx-mk88hasmk2/ (http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-132-westland-sea-lynx-mk88hasmk2/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on June 20, 2011, 07:33:14 pm: thanks for that number 6 we are discussing this kit with revell to see what we can arrange

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on June 20, 2011, 08:42:45 pm: They should send you a freebie, would be great promotion for them too. Hope you're doing ok? Hear Alan's got computer trouble, bl##dy modern technology for you... Looking forward to the Southern Model Airshow, long time to go yet though, Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on June 27, 2011, 01:22:02 am: evening all

not long got back from alan's. we spent some time taking out the 850's and putting in some brushless motors.
gone from 140 watt motors to 1500 watt motors. i don't think it will be underpowered any more.

going down the lake during the week sometime to test will vid and post.

will have to take the water ski's

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: nick_75au on June 27, 2011, 07:57:07 am: Spec's please :}

I highly doubt that they will pull 1500 watts though ok2

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on June 27, 2011, 01:43:22 pm: hope not when alan reads this he will post the name of the motors i am sure

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on June 30, 2011, 11:13:45 pm: Hi everyone out there in Mayhemland,i have been building up the brushless set up for the type 45.
I am having a test day at Mote Park Maidstone on Sunday.
The motors i am using are E Max BL4030/10, KV385 ,1500w.
The ESC are 80A HV Seaking
I am runing on 24volt.
I am going to continue using the 4.2:1 reduction.
So motor speed @ 24volt =9240 rpm - 4.2:1 reduction =2200 prop speed.
I have around 500 rpm more than i need,but it is nice to have abit in reserve.
I am fitting it own self contained water cooling system using modern car coolant.
I feel put lake water through pricey ESC is not a good move.
Well here are some picture
regards
Alan

(http://s4.postimage.org/321pdn3ms/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/321pdn3ms/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/321uc9544/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/321uc9544/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/321zav6lg/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/321zav6lg/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/3222lxvl0/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3222lxvl0/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/322j5bcis/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/322j5bcis/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: nick_75au on July 01, 2011, 05:57:18 am: Lake water wont affect the ESC's , the cooler is a separate aluminium block, in fact I doubt it will need any cooling . It does add to the cool factor though, Like Toesup's MHT with the working keel coolers. :}

Look forward to seeing the test results :-)

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: derekwarner on July 01, 2011, 08:33:35 am: Alan .....I agree that lake/pond/sea water pumped through miniature electronic speed controller RAW aluminium heat exchanger is not a good plan >>:-( <*< <:( , however pumping automotive ethylene glycol through a keel cooler & back to the speed controller aluminium heat exchanger is a brilliant fix :-)) ....good luck...it will work :-)) ....Derek
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on July 01, 2011, 12:21:40 pm: looking at the state of the water in our lake i wouldn't want any of it in my boat

just as likely to block any water intake

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: funtimefrankie on July 01, 2011, 07:02:12 pm: Quote from: philk on July 01, 2011, 12:21:40 pm
looking at the state of the water in our lake i wouldn't want any of it in my boat

just as likely to block any water intake

phil
Southport's is a bit crusty at the moment
Title: Re: The start of something new (TYPE 45 POWERED BY BRUSHLESS NOW)
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 01, 2011, 08:04:34 pm: Hi everyone,I have now fitted brushless motors into my Type 45.
The cooling system is in and working fine.
The water pump has it own ESC.
So the faster the motors turn,the faster the water is pumped around
I am looking forwards to trying it out on Sunday.
I should be at Mote park from around 11am.
so if you are around Maidstone sunday come and see her go.
I will take some video,and put it on Sunday night.
Here are some pictures of the set up.

(http://s4.postimage.org/62uamx5w/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/62uamx5w/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/63uogk10/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/63uogk10/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/649kaoh0/type_45_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/649kaoh0/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/653byxd0/type_45_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/653byxd0/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/66abxy78/type_45_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/66abxy78/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/66lwpdno/type_45_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/66lwpdno/)
Title: Re: The start of something new (someone is in trouble)
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 02, 2011, 09:51:16 am: Hi everyone, especially you Alan,

Well I thought that I would have a look and see how the boat is coming on.

The boat is coming along great but there is one thing.
What is my new tupperware box doiing inside your boat.
You are in trouble BIG trouble. <*< <*< >>:-( >>:-(
No dinner for you tonight!!!

Think I might have to go throught the rest of these pictures to see what other
bits and pieces belong to me.

I wonder how many more of you use boxes etc.. that were in the kitchen cupboard and
are now part of your boats. Wives/partners beware.

Well have a good day everyone.

take care
Debs xx
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 02, 2011, 08:28:00 pm: Hi everyone, just up from the workshop.
Three sets of battery charged up.
11 Foot box made for the stern section.
Ship tested and working ok.
So of to the lake in the morning.
I will post the results Sunday night.

regards
Alan

Lots of sucking to the wife over knicking her tupperware container
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: red181 on July 03, 2011, 12:33:50 am: whta a really interesting idea using a contained cooling system! I love "new" ideas :-)), nevere heard of this before, keep us posted
Title: Re: The start of something new(TEST DAY ON BRUSHLESS)
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 03, 2011, 10:43:51 pm: Hi everyone,well got down the lake at 11am.
Had the boat in the water by 11.45am.
Over the moon with the performance.
Got to make some new and better coupling,as we blew the couling with the power of the motors.
As for the motors and ESC,s not even geting warm.
We had it runing for over 1hour before the couling blew up.
Here are some picture and video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqjwlmpvmTg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOJvA74LhXk

(http://s4.postimage.org/szl9wiuc/type_45_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/szl9wiuc/) (http://s4.postimage.org/szmxfvc4/type_45_035.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/szmxfvc4/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/szq8ikbo/type_45_033.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/szq8ikbo/) (http://s4.postimage.org/sztjl9b8/type_45_024.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/sztjl9b8/)

regards
Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: nick_75au on July 04, 2011, 05:15:43 am: That's a big improvement over the brushed motors :-)) Have you made any comparison of the amp draw between the 2 set-ups. What sort of coupling was it that blew? I couldn't see a pic of it?

Did you happen to check the coolant temp after the run.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: brianB6 on July 04, 2011, 06:50:45 am: You seem to have changed the radio as well! %%
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on July 04, 2011, 07:37:12 am: Looking very impressive, can definitely see the difference now with the new motors! Dave. :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Arrow5 on July 04, 2011, 07:47:50 am: Hmmmm, another contender for a Loch Ness sail %)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on July 04, 2011, 12:09:02 pm: Quote from: brianB6 on July 04, 2011, 06:50:45 am
You seem to have changed the radio as well! %%

thought we would try a new control system but went back to tried and tested. kept asking for sweets bloo#y nuisance

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new (NEW COUPLING MADE )
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 12, 2011, 08:46:21 pm: Hi Everyone,the new coupling are now made.
I have ordered new pulleys and belts.
Well here are some pictures of the old couplings

(http://s4.postimage.org/q1p8r06c/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/q1p8r06c/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/q20tifms/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/q20tifms/)

And here are the new couplings

(http://s4.postimage.org/q2nz1ajo/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/q2nz1ajo/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/q2sxnc10/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/q2sxnc10/)

regards
Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 17, 2011, 10:06:17 pm: Hi everyone,myself and Phil have spent today fitting the new drive train to the ship.
The new coupling are in and the new gearboxes are in.
Oiled up and tested.
Its ready for the two show next weekend.
On Sat 23.07.2011 we will be at Cygnets Model Boat Club (Boats On The Mote) Mote Park Maidstone Kent.
Then on SUN 24.07.2011 we will be at Broomfield mbc Open Day At Broomfield North London.
So why not come along and see the ship on the water.
Look forward to seeing you all.
kind regards
Alan and the team
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: redpiperbob on July 18, 2011, 06:37:02 am: Hi Alan
In regard to your couplings did you made the bodies from mild steel and the cross pins from silver steel and did you have to harden them.
Bob
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 18, 2011, 08:27:13 pm: Hi Bob,
The coupling are made form marine grade stainless steel.
As are the cross pins.
regards
Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: redpiperbob on July 19, 2011, 06:22:47 am: Thanks Alan
Bob
Title: Re: The start of something new(TYPE 45 AT SPPED AT THE MOTE)
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 23, 2011, 10:27:13 pm: Hi We had our Type 45 out at Boats on the Mote today.
It was good to try out all the new bits.
We only run her at half speed and boy did she go.
Her is a link to a video of today.
Tomorrow we are at Broomfield park , Aldermans hill , Palmers green ,
North London N13 4PT
So wye not come along and see us and the ship.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXrYwS_SBJw

regards
Alan and the team
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on July 23, 2011, 10:57:40 pm: She sure does go well considering her size, very impressive. Hope you all have a good day tomorrow. Our club steering competition tomorrow and may go over to Colwyn Bay too, otherwise I'd have been tempted to have a run down. Keep the posts coming, Dave. :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 28, 2011, 09:38:20 pm: Hi Everyone,
I must say a big thank you to Paul and his team for a great day.
We will be back next yaer.
A great boating lake set in a lovley park.
Here are some pictures and a link to a video
Kind reards
Alan,Debbie and Phil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g3kXda7gUA

(http://s3.postimage.org/13etlosg4/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13etlosg4/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/301o8r84k/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/301o8r84k/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13h7lmu4k/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13h7lmu4k/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13hmhgykk/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13hmhgykk/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13hy28e10/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13hy28e10/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13ihwojyc/type_45_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13ihwojyc/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13ithfzes/type_45_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13ithfzes/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13j8da3us/type_45_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13j8da3us/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13jezfhtw/type_45_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13jezfhtw/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13jvisyro/type_45_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13jvisyro/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13k3shp8k/type_45_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13k3shp8k/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13k73ke84/type_45_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13k73ke84/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/13klzeio4/type_45_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13klzeio4/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: craftysod on July 28, 2011, 09:58:23 pm: Saw this boat earlier this year at Alfold,big is not the word,until you see it ,you will not realise how large it is,
Just watched video and a good turn of speed
Well done Alan and company
Mark
Title: Re: The start of something new OUT WITH OLD IN WITH THE NEW
Post by: AT Boatyard on July 31, 2011, 10:31:02 pm: Hi all you lot out in Mayhemland i have two new brushless motors.
They are only 195kv,the old one's were 385kv.
Lower kv more torque,also less gearing.
They also run on higher voltage,so lower amp use.
Runing at Southend Model Boat Club next Sunday.
So maybe see you there.
regards
Alan and the team

(http://s2.postimage.org/9eetbgys/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9eetbgys/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/9eqe2wf8/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9eqe2wf8/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/9etp5les/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9etp5les/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/9ex08aec/type_45_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9ex08aec/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: ray123 on August 01, 2011, 07:15:11 am: well ill see you there alan :-))regards ray
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on August 06, 2011, 03:36:20 pm: Revell 1/32 scale Lynx available from 20th October, can be pre-ordered on link below, Dave. :-))

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-132-westland-sea-lynx-mk88hasmk2/ (http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-132-westland-sea-lynx-mk88hasmk2/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on August 06, 2011, 09:41:01 pm: Hi everyone,We have fitted the two new bigger brushless motors today.
There are slower turning motors so we have changed the gearing as well.
We now have fitted a mixer too.
So of to Southend in the morning.
we will take some pictures and video,and post them when we get back.
Thanks for the info and link Dave.
regards
Alan and the Team
Title: Re: The start of something new ( Type 45 At Southend With New Motors)
Post by: AT Boatyard on August 08, 2011, 10:56:49 pm: Hi Everyone,We had a great day at Southend on Sunday.
It was the first run on the new bigger brushless motors.
She also now only has one reduction set of gears (2.75:1)
She run very well and very smooth.
The motors run nice and cold.
We are very happy with the new set up.
It was very wind on the day,But unlike Wicksteed Park we had the power to handle it.
We also run our 1:12 scale Tid Tug.
Here are some pictures and videos.

(http://s1.postimage.org/31rot45ac/tid_tug_southend_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/31rot45ac/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/31rs46u9w/tid_tug_southend_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/31rs46u9w/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/31rtrq6ro/type_45_southend_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/31rtrq6ro/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/31rx2svr8/type_45_southend_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/31rx2svr8/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/31s700ypw/type_45_southend_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/31s700ypw/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBxVHxay98M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpNRizHderM

regards
Alan,Debbie and Phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: derekwarner on August 09, 2011, 07:21:23 am: That looks a windy day there Alan {:-{........just a few questions :D

1. do Type 45's run one or two turbines for standard mode travel?
2. if two........do Action manufacture a multi turbine sound card...or would the sound of two turbines under the same load = the sound of one turbine?
3. either way I think the acoustics of a turbine sound module would enhance the model

Last but not least .......would you not be better considering ZZ or LLU sealed ball races in the final drive below the motors prior to the inboard coupling shaft?

Derek :-))

OK....I have just checked the Action site...& also GOOGLED the same question......who manufactures a gas turbine model sound card/module?
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on August 09, 2011, 10:23:24 pm: i would be very surprised if you could hear the turbines from outside the hull or at any distance.

if you could it would make it a bit easy for enemy subs.

phil
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on August 11, 2011, 10:01:45 am: I had the good fortune to ge a trip out on HMS York a couple of years ago on a families day. At 90% power and 28 knots, the sound from the funnel was a distinctive sort of whistle that I FORGOT TO RECORD ON MY CAMERA! What a prat!
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: derekwarner on August 11, 2011, 10:40:40 am: phil............ :o years ago to stand on the upper deck of an OZ FFG ["Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate"].......HMAS Adelaide after refit & during sea trials .......near the 75 mm pop gun or the CWIS gattling gun...one needed ear muffs ..... O0

The HP droan from two GE 2500LM gas turbines screamed................dBa?...........I am not allowed to comment :embarrassed: ....Derek
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on August 11, 2011, 10:24:39 pm: ah yes derek but they were designed by americans say no more O0
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on August 14, 2011, 06:20:58 pm: Hi everyone,

Today Phil aznd myself have re built the trailer that carry's our model HMS Daring.

Next Sunday we will be at the Herne Bay Model Boat Show so if you are going to be in the
area why not pop over and say hello.

regards
Alan, Phil and Debbie
Title: Re: The start of something new A GOOD DAYS TESTING
Post by: AT Boatyard on August 29, 2011, 12:04:13 am: Hi Everyone,We had Daring out on the water today testing.
We run her on 36 volts for the first time.
She now has a lot of power.
Here are some pictures.
Video coming soon.
Regards
Alan and the Team
(http://s2.postimage.org/qjvtjhb8/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qjvtjhb8/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/qk0s5isk/type_45_031.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qk0s5isk/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/qkccwy90/type_45_028.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qkccwy90/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/qkhbizqc/type_45_029.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qkhbizqc/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/qkr8r2p0/type_45_021.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qkr8r2p0/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/ql15z5no/type_45_020.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ql15z5no/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: The long Build on August 29, 2011, 12:08:22 am: Looks Great.. :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Shipmate60 on August 29, 2011, 09:57:25 am: Alan and the team,
glad to see she now has the power she deserves, she is looking absolutely superb.

Bob
Title: Re: The start of something new WE HAVE RECORD BREAKING SPEED
Post by: AT Boatyard on August 29, 2011, 05:45:05 pm: Hi Everyone,We now have record breaking speed.
Yesterday we were testing down mote park, for over 5 hours on one set of batterys.
We run her on 36 volts (3x 12volt 24ah batterys)
After 3hours of runing,we did a timed run over 100 yards.
After doning the sums the ship was doing over 8mph.
We are going to do some more testing and next time a frend is lending us a speed gun.
This Sunday coming we are at Grays Thurrock navy day at Belhus Woods Country Park post code RM15 4XJ.
Hope to see you there.
Now for some video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcTs72zhxic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xto1Lrca56A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_Eaz7QGO8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgY1Ogh9rYk

regards
Alan and the team
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Shipmate60 on August 29, 2011, 05:50:46 pm: Now that look much better, glad you got there, she is one superb looking model, oh yes and Debs cakes aint bad either ok2

Bob
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on August 29, 2011, 07:31:24 pm: Terrific. Looks great cutting through the water. :-))

Did you ever mention the price of the motors ? ;)

regards

ken
Title: Re: The start of something new PRICE OF MOTORS
Post by: AT Boatyard on August 29, 2011, 08:07:08 pm: Hi Kenny, thank you yes it good fun now.
As for the price of the motors £39.52 each+p&p.Not a lot for a motor that over 5hp

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/epower-bl5345-195kv-brushless-outrunner-motors-p-402690.html

Then there is the price of esc's £71.01 each+p&p. this because i am running 36volts

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/seaking80ahv-brushless-boat-version-p-405851.html

This one would do the job if you are running up to 22volts at £49.18 each

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/seaking90a-brushless-boat-version-p-405848.html
kind regards
Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on August 30, 2011, 11:12:26 am: That's great Alan. Thank you for the info. As you know, my 2 ton Lifeboat only potters around the lake with no wash to speak of. :embarrassed:

I have scooped out a lot of surplus structures with the aim of lightening up the old girl and have been looking to go brushless. Your video was really something and showed what could be done. You give inspiration to us old guys. O0

Cheers

ken
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: nick_75au on August 30, 2011, 12:52:13 pm: Looks great, Wake looks much closer to scale

5.3 Hp 3900 watts, 110 amps, 3 hours running on 24 AH ok2 Methinks the actual amp draw is a lot less :}, I would love to stick a clamp meter on it at full throttle.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on August 30, 2011, 08:15:32 pm: Hi Nick,Thank you for your comments.
We were on 3/4 throttle most of the time.
On full throttle she did not go faster,so i think we are at the hulls limit.
We have enough speed to try for the 24 hour distance record.
We are going to do more testing soon.
regards
Alan and the team
Title: Re: The start of something new ON SHOW AT THE HOP FARM 17TH & 18TH
Post by: AT Boatyard on September 14, 2011, 10:05:31 pm: Hi everyone,

Well we had a successful show at Barleylands last weekend.
This weekend we will be attending the Southern Model Air Show at Paddock Wood, Hop Farm.
So why not come along and see us.
For now here are some pictures of last weekend.

regards
Alan and the team

(http://s3.postimage.org/fponvb7o/Barleylands_2011_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/fponvb7o/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/fr0mgdj8/Barleylands_2011_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/fr0mgdj8/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/frc77szo/Barleylands_2011_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/frc77szo/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: The long Build on September 14, 2011, 10:48:39 pm: Still Mad.. :-))

Will you be at Blackpool and or Warwick ?
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on September 14, 2011, 11:04:47 pm: Hi,We will you be at Warwick
look forward to seeing you there
regards
Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new (TIME TO DO SOME MORE BIT ON HER )
Post by: AT Boatyard on October 29, 2011, 03:54:23 pm: Hi everyone,myself and Phil got back to geting some work done on the ship.
We are of to Warwick in two week time.
We have three shows to for next year so far and that is only up until march.
Here are some pictures.
regards
Alan
(http://s7.postimage.org/px2muf7fr/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/px2muf7fr/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/dq834cg9z/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dq834cg9z/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/jiluilsw9/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jiluilsw9/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/4mng94iuf/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4mng94iuf/)

(http://s3.postimage.org/wxmei8or3/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wxmei8or3/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on October 29, 2011, 04:47:38 pm: Looking good there, keeping up the good work Alan and Phil. See you at Warwick, Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on October 30, 2011, 11:53:56 am: Hi everyone,
Just come up for lunch because I feel like I have got my eye balls resting on my cheeks. %%
I have been down in the workshop making up the grills for the model.
Will post some pictures later of the finished product.
Even missing out on the lake today, that is how keen I am.

regards
Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: AT Boatyard on October 30, 2011, 08:39:08 pm: Hi everyone, here are the pictures of todays work.
(http://s7.postimage.org/awk0d4ruf/type_45_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/awk0d4ruf/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/m1mr3mtpz/type_45_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/m1mr3mtpz/)

(http://s4.postimage.org/ntjat0be1/type_45_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ntjat0be1/)

(http://s1.postimage.org/o2gdbzcpn/type_45_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/o2gdbzcpn/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/noq7dgquv/type_45_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/noq7dgquv/)

regards
Alan
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: Number 6 on October 31, 2011, 03:29:18 pm: You've been busy over the weekend too, looking good, Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new (WE ARE AT WARWICK THIS WEEKEND )
Post by: AT Boatyard on November 11, 2011, 09:26:14 pm: Hi everyone, we are at Warwick this weekend.This has got to be one of the best show.
Lots to see and lode of trade stands.
So come and say hi and at the same time have a good day out.
well here are some pictures.
regards
Alan,Phil and Dave
(http://s8.postimage.org/zd5w08a9t/warwick_2011_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/zd5w08a9t/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/3lzxnvm3p/warwick_2011_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3lzxnvm3p/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/yjehoiv8v/warwick_2011_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/yjehoiv8v/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/n9uyl24z3/warwick_2011_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/n9uyl24z3/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/a3xjfcyhx/warwick_2011_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/a3xjfcyhx/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/mzshytwof/warwick_2011_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mzshytwof/)

(http://s8.postimage.org/64yl25l35/warwick_2011_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/64yl25l35/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/qbefwkbll/warwick_2011_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qbefwkbll/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/4k4edz3jj/warwick_2011_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4k4edz3jj/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/jpnxrkrlb/warwick_2011_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jpnxrkrlb/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/w2cza57gr/warwick_2011_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w2cza57gr/)
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: The long Build on November 11, 2011, 09:28:24 pm: :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on November 12, 2011, 09:36:42 am: Looking good up on the table, move the monitor though! Stick it on a fishing boat :}
Title: Re: The start of something new(A BIG THANKYOU)
Post by: AT Boatyard on November 14, 2011, 03:23:43 pm: Hi everyone,I must say a big thank you to everyone who came to warwick at the weekend.
It good to see and meet so many mayhemers.
Thank you for all your kind comments.
That is what make all the hard work worthwhile.
Right next year.
January see us at Alexandra Palace.
Febuary see us at Brighton.
March see us at Boat museun Ellesmere Port and she will be on the water.
kind regards
Alan and the team
Title: Re: The start of something new
Post by: philk on December 01, 2011, 07:55:30 pm: for those of you who came to see us at warwick you may have noticed that we had buckets collecting for the poppy appeal. just to say thanks to all who contributed. you helped us raise a total of
£101.49 and we have now made the rbl our official charity.

phil
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on January 10, 2012, 06:31:34 pm: Hi Everyone,HappyNew Year
Well we are now getting the Type 45 ready for her first show of the year at Alexandra Palace.
I am not going to be able to do Brighton this year as i have to do my CPC.
I will be able to do Boat museun Ellesmere Port in March.
Looking forward to a good year of shows
So see you all there
Regards
Alan
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer @ Boat museun Ellesmere Port
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 18, 2012, 09:00:12 am: Hi everyone,
Its big service day for the Type 45.
In two weeks time we will be at the Boat museun Ellesmere Port.
This will be its first time on the water this year.
We are looking forward to this show as we have to date not travelled to this part of the country.
As a 1:32 scale model it should look good with all the tugs that go to this show.
well time to get some work done.
Regards
Alan
(http://s13.postimage.org/mv9tt5d03/ALLY_PALLY_2012_031.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mv9tt5d03/)
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer (World Record attempt date)
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 23, 2012, 10:37:52 pm: Hi everyone,
The date and venue for the Guiness World Record attempt has now been set.
The venue will be at Mote Park Maidstone on Saturday 21st July 2012.
We are hoping to start at around 10.30am and finishing 10.30am on Sunday 22nd July.
We will be using the finish of the challenge to open our club, Cygnets Model Boat Clubs,
annual regatta, Boats on the Mote.
You are more than welcome to come along and support us and also if you are coming on
the Sunday you are more than welcome to attend Boats on the Mote. (I.C. welcome).
At Boats on the Mote there will be a buffet in the afternoon for a small charge.
Dont forget we will be putting the type 45 on the water for the first time this year at
Ellesmere Port Boat Museum on the 3rd and 4th March.
Look forward to seeing you at either of the events.

kind regards
Alan and the team
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: Number 6 on February 27, 2012, 09:37:33 pm: Remember to count me in for the 24 hours at Mote Park, I'll bring my gas stove, Dave. :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: tassie48 on February 28, 2012, 04:26:05 am: AT Boatyard looks great must be easy to move in pieces my schnellboot is one piece at 1/6 scale 5.9 metres just sold my 1/32 Flower class really a good size scale to build in keep up the good work 1/32 rocks tassie48
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on February 29, 2012, 09:05:41 pm: Hi Dave,
You are going to need more than your gas stove Dave. Remember you are one of the skippers.
So you will need match sticks to keep your eyes open, but don't worry Debbie will keep us going
with coffee,tea and of course cake.You can have a feel of what the boat is like on the water at
Ellesmere Port this weekend.
Look forward to seeing you Saturday.

regards
Alan
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on March 03, 2012, 06:28:13 pm: Hi Everyone,We are at Ellsmere Port this weekend.Had a good day at the show.
Had the ship on the water,but we are down one on motor as one of the esc has gone down.
Had the tug of war,but only with three tug no contest.
Phil thinks you would need around 20 tugs @1:32 scale to stop her.
We have been made very welcome at this show and we will be back next year with a lot of boats on show.
We are back there inthe morning so if you are around this way come and say hi.
Her are some pictures of today.
kind reards
Alan and Phil

(http://s14.postimage.org/r98alwzy5/Ellsmere_Port_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/r98alwzy5/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/43capbqpz/Ellsmere_Port_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/43capbqpz/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/lkgv3t8gh/Ellsmere_Port_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/lkgv3t8gh/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/p0d47qe4n/Ellsmere_Port_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/p0d47qe4n/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/glxhjnd3b/Ellsmere_Port_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/glxhjnd3b/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/pdafq8o4b/Ellsmere_Port_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pdafq8o4b/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/5vegbpouf/Ellsmere_Port_016.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5vegbpouf/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/d2lkczaun/Ellsmere_Port_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/d2lkczaun/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/3s6a5e4nd/Ellsmere_Port_018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3s6a5e4nd/)

(http://s14.postimage.org/pynytj471/Ellsmere_Port_025.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pynytj471/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/8bvdtddej/Ellsmere_Port_026.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8bvdtddej/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/c7psbw95r/Ellsmere_Port_029.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/c7psbw95r/)

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Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: Martin (Admin) on March 03, 2012, 07:03:30 pm: Can you guys come to Wicksteed? :-)
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on March 03, 2012, 08:55:28 pm: Hi Martin, that a big yes.
Coming up on the friday
regards
Alan,Phil and the team
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on April 15, 2012, 09:10:29 pm: Hi Everyone,We had a great time at Shepton mallet two weeks ago,
It was the first time we have been to this show.
We took a lot of boats up with us,and we had such agood time the weekend was over so quickly.
We had two of our younger members with us this time,and there was lode for them to see,and do.
Well its good to be back on Mayhem.
Here are some pictures of the show.

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regards
Alan
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on May 07, 2012, 11:46:04 pm: I have fitted two new speed controllers today.
They are hobbyking plug and play.
They are 125amp.
No setting up all done for you,also under £20.00+p&p.
Guiness have said that we can only use 24volts so no need for HV esc's
Hopeing to do some testing over the next two weeks.
regards
Alan
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: mermod on May 08, 2012, 12:54:20 am: please keep us updated as Im nearly ready for electronics in my Abeille Liberte , looks like your system will be very similar to mine
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer (2013 THE BIG YEAR)
Post by: AT Boatyard on September 27, 2012, 10:46:38 am: Hi everyone,it has been some time now,but we are back.
2013 is going to be a big year for the type 45.
She has a lot of miles to do in two big events.
This will be a test on man and model.
Phil has been working very hard in the back ground.
Emailing and making phone calls to lots of people.
We are looking to involve as many clubs and of course Mayhemers as possible.
The two main aims of the biggest of the two events is to raise as much money as possible
for charity and promote model boating.
Keep your eyes peeled for more announcements.

kind regards
Alan and of course the team.
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: TheLongBuild on September 27, 2012, 01:54:33 pm: is there nothing to say that you could not set a new record at 36v ?.
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer(THE RIVER THAMES RUN)
Post by: AT Boatyard on October 09, 2012, 08:10:25 pm: Well everyone what are we looking to do in 2013 ????????????
We are going for the furthest distance non stop by a RC model boat.
So we will keep going until the batteries are flat or the ship brakes down !!!!!!! (it will not brake down).

Then we will be off to Lechlade in Gloucestershire to start the journey down the Thames to Greenwich in London (around 150 miles).
We are looking to do the journey in four to five days.
It would be good to involve as many model boat culbs and Mayhemers as we can,on our journey down the Thames.
Also if you have a full size boat come and join in.
Maybe when we stop in the evenings we could put some model boats on the water ?????
This will be a charity event raising money for The Royal British legion.
If you can help with promiting or just generally assisting please contact me.
Also ideas of things we can do on the way down also contact me.
Look forward to hearing your ideas and views.

kind regards
Alan,Phil and all the team
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: Stavros on October 09, 2012, 10:02:48 pm: Let me KNOW when it is as I might be interested in comming along with the Happy Hunter

Dave
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: Guy Bagley on October 10, 2012, 10:52:05 am: hi all members of the black park club did a shorter thames run some years ago.....to raise money for a local heart unit,

we followed the models in 2 full size craft......

we did a 70 odd mile stretch of the thames - in daylight hours only and that took 3 solid days....from first light to dusk

my first comment would be good luck, - the second would be check your timings- the biggest hold ups were waiting ot get tinto locks with the following full size craft...

but it was fantastic to run into well known spots like henley marlow and windsor with a fleet of models steaming down the river

i am sure we can get some club members involved in the berskshire area to join you sail ing through....
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on December 30, 2012, 01:53:27 pm: Hi everyone,
A Team Boatyard will be at Alexandra Palace on 18th-20th January,
come along and see us and see what we have planned for 2013.
This is going to be a big year for us all.
I have 15x 12volt 33Ah batteries coming from Ian at component shop. ok2 ok2
regards
Alan
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: mog10 on December 30, 2012, 05:49:05 pm: Ill be there, looking forward to the cake :-))

that must be one big Springer your building {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)

Great new website by the way Alan looking good :-)) :-)) http://www.ateamboatyard.co.uk/ (http://www.ateamboatyard.co.uk/)
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: AT Boatyard on December 30, 2012, 09:05:41 pm: Thanks Chris,
So what cake would you like,as you know Debbie,s taking orders !!!!! %% %%
regards
Alan
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: mog10 on December 30, 2012, 09:32:00 pm: ;) Apple & Sultana for me please Debbie ;)
O0 Happy New year to all At A Team Boatyard O0
& to all Mayhemers
:-))
Title: Re: AT Boatyard's - Giant 'Type 45' destroyer
Post by: debssnal on December 30, 2012, 09:36:17 pm: No problem Chris.
I agree with you the new website is looking great
Happy New Year to all Mayhemers xx see you next year
regards
Debbie