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Title: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 17, 2015, 04:50:14 am

G/day,
A few photos showing the start of my next build.

Hull from Christian at MTB hulls very good.
I am building this boat in honour of Geoff Edmonds who was a wireless operator on boat 040.
He also operated on Whalebacks one boat being 144 Geoff is about to turn 95 this year.
I will attach a photo of Geoff with my Fairmile D mtb.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1951_zpsubh5dwnp.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1951_zpsubh5dwnp.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 17, 2015, 04:52:14 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/P1000575_zpse5ffc1d8.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/P1000575_zpse5ffc1d8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 17, 2015, 04:54:07 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1954_zpszfvnbace.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1954_zpszfvnbace.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 17, 2015, 04:57:46 am

Frame work not glued in yet need to fit motors and shafts.
I will be fitting two shafts only and motors will be brushless.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1956_zps9ohvym02.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1956_zps9ohvym02.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 17, 2015, 07:05:08 am

 
 Looking good!  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on February 17, 2015, 07:56:57 am

Will be watching with interest  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: spooksgone on February 17, 2015, 09:19:40 am

looking good. This is one I will be watching with great interest. :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: TailUK on February 17, 2015, 09:21:48 am

Looks promising, I have the same hull but a couple of projects down the list!  Whose portholes are you using?

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Netleyned on February 17, 2015, 09:25:06 am

This RML is still working between Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth.
The Sickbay (Red Cross) is the Bar  :-))


Ned

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: morley bill 1 on February 17, 2015, 09:37:56 am

HI Gra Geoff looks great for 95 boats not bad either looking forward to more pics  Bill.......

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on February 17, 2015, 08:00:34 pm

That will be a beautiful model. I love the shape.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 19, 2015, 08:16:13 am

Thanks for comments.

Tailuk Portholes purchased from Float a Boat in Australia P/N P-912.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 13, 2015, 05:37:54 am

Hi,
Shafts and rudders made I may make two outer false shafts.
Motors and rudder servo installed.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1965_zpscnnq68rf.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1965_zpscnnq68rf.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 13, 2015, 05:39:31 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1962_zpslsvk6rau.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1962_zpslsvk6rau.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 13, 2015, 05:41:43 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1963_zps4atkhs82.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1963_zps4atkhs82.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 13, 2015, 11:19:38 am

Props on finished boat will be L/H and R/H at 35mm diam.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: john44 on March 13, 2015, 01:45:29 pm

Hi gra2, what motors are you using?


John

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: MTB Hulls on March 13, 2015, 02:25:58 pm

Turnigy 3639 brushless 1100kv?


No longer available that size;


http://www.hobbyking.com/store/__8483__Turnigy_3639_Brushless_Motor_1100kv.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/store/__8483__Turnigy_3639_Brushless_Motor_1100kv.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: john44 on March 13, 2015, 04:58:31 pm

Thanks for the quick response.I am toying with the idea to convert my 4x545 RS motors
To two brushless also leaving the outer props unpowered.


John

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 14, 2015, 02:45:16 am

Turnigy 3639-1100kv still available at Hobbyking.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on May 01, 2015, 06:11:35 am

Hi a bit more progress deck on bow.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1970_zps3uk9o0sg.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1970_zps3uk9o0sg.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on May 01, 2015, 06:18:24 am

Two ESC installed plus 12v battery ready for trial run this Sunday.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1969_zpsrpz5ncxg.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1969_zpsrpz5ncxg.jpg.html)


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: inertia on May 01, 2015, 09:52:06 am

Graham
Why are you running two brushless motors in a fast planing hull from a lead-acid battery? It will require a lot of power just to push the battery along and there's no chance that a SLA battery will be able to supply anything like the current those two motors will need to run efficiently. It's a bit like asking a forty-stone bloke with one arm to act as fireman on the Mallard. Lead-acid batteries have their place in a displacement hull which requires a lot of ballast and a slow-revving, low-current motor.
LiPo's are the obvious choice for the Fairmile because they can supply very large currents, but there's no reason why you shouldn't use NiMH batteries if the thought of LiPo's bothers you. Capacities are now up to 5AH for Sub-C cells.
Fairmiles should be fast and furious - not plodding and ponderous!
Dave M

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Sandy on May 01, 2015, 04:57:47 pm

They weren't that fast.

Lucky to hit 27/28 knots at best with good engines and a clean hull.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Netleyned on May 01, 2015, 05:30:59 pm

Long range rescue and fast and furious doesn't equate.
On an ocean rescue in heavy seas 18 to 20 Knots would
have been the norm.


Ned

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: inertia on May 01, 2015, 06:53:28 pm

Fair enough, but that battery/motor combination looks more like a narrow boat to me. I've seen more Huntsman models trundling round like canal boats than I care to remember. You read it here.
DM

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on May 09, 2015, 10:00:10 am

Test went well last Sunday more than enough speed at full throttle but I want some endurance as well.

I can install Lipo batts if required I use Lipos in my Dogboat in photo above.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on June 27, 2015, 07:48:40 am

 A couple more shots of deck.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1973_zpswv9bd1my.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1973_zpswv9bd1my.jpg.html)


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on June 27, 2015, 07:51:09 am

Last one.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1978_zpsmhm9yato.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1978_zpsmhm9yato.jpg.html)

Boat will be running on Lipos.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Martin (Admin) on June 27, 2015, 07:54:42 am

 
Nice Curves!   :-)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on June 27, 2015, 10:31:06 am

There is something about boat modelling in wood. The colours and the way the ply curves, it is a lovely piece Graham:O)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on July 23, 2015, 08:22:34 am

Hi can anybody tell me which issue of Marine Modelling Magazine carried the article on Roy Skeates Fairmile D build.

I had the Mag and gave it away I am trying to get some detail of the bridge area on the later boats I understand that later boats moved controls from STB to Port.

LRRC 040 that I am building was ex MTB 744.

Gra

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on July 24, 2015, 08:31:53 am

Hi some cabin build.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1981_zpsfzuu0kux.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1981_zpsfzuu0kux.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on July 24, 2015, 08:35:44 am

One more.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1980_zpsl9nnp11b.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1980_zpsl9nnp11b.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: MTB Hulls on July 24, 2015, 09:54:45 am

Wonderful work, I am loving this  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: canabus on July 24, 2015, 12:56:43 pm

Hi
I am using 3639-1100kv motor with 37mm x 1.4 pitch prop on 5800mah 3S 40C Lipo battery.
I think with the two motors your scale speed will not be a problem.
These motors will run on 4S (14.8 volts) OK, I run one about 10 times in a deep vee with no water cooling.
It only got warm after 1/2 hour of hard run time.
Nice boat and with some one that served on one giving info about the little things that make it prefect.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: MTB Hulls on July 24, 2015, 02:10:38 pm

MTB 718 had her controls on port;

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on July 24, 2015, 08:23:54 pm

'Ere, don't pull that lever love, it'll excite the engineer' :-)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on August 04, 2015, 08:29:22 am

G/day a bit more progress.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1985_zpsq580dc9w.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1985_zpsq580dc9w.jpg.html)


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: spooksgone on August 04, 2015, 03:27:47 pm

Loving this :-)) I am going to build one next. I need to get a hull first, and intend on using the battle craft fittings. I am not sure what boat it will be, I will have to do some research on the subject, not my usual thing these boats. Thank you for sharing. :-)) Regards. Phil

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Perkasaman2 on August 04, 2015, 06:41:21 pm

A great build, looking forward to seeing your work. That is a quality hull. This model will be very impressive in the water when she is complete.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on August 04, 2015, 09:48:20 pm

Lovely progress. I like the ventilators, they add a victorian touch to the boat.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: John W E on August 12, 2015, 06:54:32 pm

hello there Graham

I have a photocopy of the Marine Modelling article of the Fairmile D build.   However, it is a very poor copy and every time I try to photocopy the copy it turns out with a black mass - I do though have Model Boats issue June 1976 in which John Pritchard has an article of the Royal Airforce Rescue Launch (the large Fairmile D one) and there are several drawings and a couple of photographs to go with the article.    If you haven't got this article and would like it - can you forward me your email address? and I will scan it and send it to you.

Your model is looking good and look forward to progress report.

aye
John

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: MTB Hulls on August 18, 2015, 11:08:15 am

Roy Skeates' model bridge detail;

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on August 18, 2015, 06:59:14 pm

Phenominal!

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on August 19, 2015, 05:59:56 am

Hi a bit more work done.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1986_zpsp6tbsbxs.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1986_zpsp6tbsbxs.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on August 19, 2015, 06:04:21 am

Item on r/h of previous photo is a 3d printed 1/24 scale 20mm Oerlikon from Shapeways.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1993_zpsntpprero.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1993_zpsntpprero.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on August 19, 2015, 06:12:30 am

Previous photo and this photo of stern 20mm mount.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF1999_zpsgghcoym3.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF1999_zpsgghcoym3.jpg.html)

I need some help with underneath structure of this mount can anybody help please.
I have a photo but it is to dark.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: John W E on August 19, 2015, 08:57:13 am

Hi Graham
Look out for a Email  :-))
aye
john

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 19, 2015, 09:13:44 am

Quote from: MTB Hulls on August 18, 2015, 11:08:15 am

Roy Skeates' model bridge detail;

I have lots of pictures of Roy's Fairmile D if required.   :-)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on August 19, 2015, 10:59:24 am

Thanks Martin at the moment I am okay for bridge photos.

As an aside can you tell me why I have to log on every time I come on to Mayhem even though I have indicated log on forever.


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on August 19, 2015, 11:17:37 am

May I suggest that once you are logged then left click the yellow logo in the address bar and drag it to your screen.

This will be clickable next time you want to come back and will record you as registered.

(it's what I've done for a speedy clock in)       :-)

ken

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on August 19, 2015, 12:25:42 pm

Ken,

Guess what it works, here in OZ O0 O0

Well done.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 19, 2015, 12:59:55 pm

 
Also, it maybe your browser is not set to not remember logons...
( clean history / cache )

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on August 19, 2015, 10:10:58 pm

That is a lovely platform! Really intricate especially as drilling squillions of holes the right size, the same distance apart and in line is a job and a half:O)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on September 02, 2015, 07:33:33 am

 Hi my version of MKIX gun mount plus twin Oerlikon mount.
More to come.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2016_zpssyombegd.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2016_zpssyombegd.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on September 02, 2015, 07:45:13 am

A lot of work has gone in to that, great job  :-))

longshanks

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on September 02, 2015, 10:00:32 pm

Yes, the detail is already fabulous and can only get better.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: John W E on September 06, 2015, 06:38:03 pm

hi there

Now this is a senior moment on my behalf :-) whilst looking through old topics I came across the Fairmile B which I did a while ago.  While going through the photographs I spotted the bandstands that I made for her and low and behold there is the drawing John Lambert specially supplied to me which I totally forgot about.    The drawing for the bandstand is rolled up with me other drawings for the Fairmile B. Sorry fancy forgetting that.

If you still interested let me know.   Have a look at this link and you will see part of the drawing.
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,354.50.html

aye
john

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on September 07, 2015, 08:10:13 am

Hi John,

I am happy with what I have at the moment based on a photo I have thanks for your help.

Great Fairmile B build.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on September 18, 2015, 06:28:12 am

Hi some twin 20mm construction.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2020_zpsaiqyiedy.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2020_zpsaiqyiedy.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on September 18, 2015, 06:29:59 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2023_zps3bj4apmg.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2023_zps3bj4apmg.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on September 18, 2015, 06:31:45 am

Last one.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2025_zpsbwcpbbmx.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2025_zpsbwcpbbmx.jpg.html)


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on September 18, 2015, 08:02:03 am

Nice, very nice  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 09, 2015, 04:45:20 am

Hi a trial fit of some of my fittings a few more to make.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2047_zpsw0evfy1b.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2047_zpsw0evfy1b.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 09, 2015, 04:47:34 am

One more.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2049_zps6x2w9mmp.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2049_zps6x2w9mmp.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on October 09, 2015, 06:04:24 am

Continuing with the great work.

Looks like the winch turned out well.

Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 10, 2015, 07:32:40 am

Winch is thanks to you Kevin.


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on October 10, 2015, 07:18:20 pm

Purely selfish mate  %)

Seeing you build in 1/35 helps me with my part built 1/72 'D' which will finish up as MGB658.

Have you decided on a pennant number for your boat?

Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 11, 2015, 09:53:50 am

G/day Kevin my boat will be 040 as I indicated in my first post.

This is for Geoff my  friend who was wireless operator on this boat and others.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on October 11, 2015, 01:18:28 pm

Hi Graham,

Always nice to build something personal.

Just clicked the pennant number, I'm now assuming this was a Australian built and operated boat.

European boats started at 601

Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: John W E on October 11, 2015, 02:02:22 pm

Hi Kev
This may help clear things up a bit
http://www.asrmcs-club.com/boatswebsite/lrrc115info.html
It looks as if 040 started life as ,  MTB 744 (LRRC 040)
john

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on October 12, 2015, 02:54:34 am

Quote from: bluebird on October 11, 2015, 02:02:22 pm

Hi Kev
This may help clear things up a bit
http://www.asrmcs-club.com/boatswebsite/lrrc115info.html
It looks as if 040 started life as ,  MTB 744 (LRRC 040)
john

Good link, thank you  :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on October 12, 2015, 06:04:21 am

Hi John,

Thanks for clearing up the mystery  :-))

Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 12, 2015, 07:40:18 am

That's the one Kevin and John.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 19, 2015, 07:49:54 am

A bit more work completed.

1/16 diameter brass tube, drill jig,0.7mm drill bit,1/16 brass washer,50 plus stanchions completed.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2056_zpshc92edza.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2056_zpshc92edza.jpg.html)

Graham 

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: TailUK on October 19, 2015, 09:44:02 am

Very nicely done.  I'll keep this in mind for when I get round to my Fairmile!

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on October 19, 2015, 08:25:23 pm

Proper model engineering that is!

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: oldflyer2 on October 20, 2015, 11:39:06 am

Well done on the stanchions and the rest of the build as well. I will definitely use your drill jig idea when I need to make the stanchions for my "B".

I looked, but I can't seem to find if you mentioned what scale this build is.

Cheers

Tom

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on October 20, 2015, 08:26:40 pm

Looking at the figures in the second image on page one, I would say she is 1:48th or 1:35th/32nd. This is good for donor figures from the plastic manufacturers like Tamiya or Airfix that can be modified and re uniformed for naval service.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: oldflyer2 on October 27, 2015, 09:37:40 am

Thanks.

Tom

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 28, 2015, 05:50:29 am

Hi scale is 1/24.
Have completed forward 20mm Oerlikons except for painting and final assembly.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2063_zpsprbasstm.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2063_zpsprbasstm.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 28, 2015, 05:52:58 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2072_zpsqaa9sufv.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2072_zpsqaa9sufv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 28, 2015, 06:00:41 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2071_zps9yy41g2b.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2071_zps9yy41g2b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 28, 2015, 06:02:45 am

Last one .

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2067_zpswb5sfzpi.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2067_zpswb5sfzpi.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on October 28, 2015, 06:57:24 am

Looking good mate
Neat looking railings

Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: oldflyer2 on October 28, 2015, 06:54:57 pm

Thanks for the scale Graham. Those are good looking gun. Was that the Shapeways one?

Tom

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on October 29, 2015, 02:16:25 am

G/day Tom,

Yes it is the shapeways gun but I only used the barrel and magazine.
You need to take care when building.
 
Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: oldflyer2 on October 29, 2015, 09:13:04 am

Thank You Graham. I understand that some of the printed pieces can be quite brittle and easily broken.

Cheers

Tom

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on December 06, 2015, 09:28:07 am

Hi have started to paint hull using auto spray cans.
Hull sides are satin black.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2087_zpsmswygajd.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2087_zpsmswygajd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on December 06, 2015, 09:34:51 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2088_zpszmulxocr.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2088_zpszmulxocr.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Dan.Lord on December 06, 2015, 11:14:20 am

All looking superb  :-))  excellent solder work  O0  Looking forward to seeing her on the water  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on December 12, 2015, 09:30:03 am

Hi a little more progress.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2092_zpszcala6zt.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2092_zpszcala6zt.jpg.html)


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Perkasaman2 on December 12, 2015, 02:10:23 pm

Wow! What a difference with the hull in finished paint.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Sandy on December 12, 2015, 05:19:27 pm

Looks great. Well done...  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on December 12, 2015, 05:53:08 pm

Looking sweet !

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 01, 2016, 08:25:54 am

G/day a little more progress.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2102_zpskrua6mgv.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2102_zpskrua6mgv.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 01, 2016, 08:28:06 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2100_zps1v82yqg0.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2100_zps1v82yqg0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 01, 2016, 08:29:41 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2097_zpsideowkpu.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2097_zpsideowkpu.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 01, 2016, 08:34:14 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2096_zpsljhjisjc.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2096_zpsljhjisjc.jpg.html)


Outer shafts are false.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 01, 2016, 08:37:42 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2095_zpsa99juixe.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2095_zpsa99juixe.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 01, 2016, 08:39:52 am

Last one.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2094_zpsczqxvasz.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2094_zpsczqxvasz.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on January 01, 2016, 04:00:00 pm

Beautiful clean build !!

 :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 19, 2016, 08:43:12 am

Hi a little more completed stanchions and dinghy.

 (http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2108_zpscio74uaq.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2108_zpscio74uaq.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 19, 2016, 08:44:53 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2107_zpsambgdhqb.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2107_zpsambgdhqb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 19, 2016, 08:48:04 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2106_zpsiubub3fb.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2106_zpsiubub3fb.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: MTB Hulls on January 19, 2016, 08:51:17 am

Beautiful job  :-))  Bravo Graham  :-)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: canabus on January 20, 2016, 08:40:44 am

The 3639-1100kv  motors require 2S to 3S Lipo batteries about 5800mah.
2S =8140rpm.
3S =12210rpm.
We have one motor in a Spearfish deep vee and it's very quick(about 35mph), so, two in a sleek hull 25-28 knots will be one probable.
It looks like you are using Hobbyking car ESC's(60 amps ones work very well).
You require a program card to set them up, but, they are very easy.
Only 25% in reverse!!!

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on January 20, 2016, 01:09:09 pm

Cracking job your doing there Graham !

Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 21, 2016, 09:34:40 am

Thanks for nice comments.


Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on January 30, 2016, 09:18:11 am

Hi can anybody advise how do crewmembers get into crows nest.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/img002_zps1h0exqkm.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/img002_zps1h0exqkm.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 04, 2016, 05:44:45 am

Hi a bit more progress.
Windows opened up masts made  plus crows nest frame.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2115_zpsxfotv0n8.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2115_zpsxfotv0n8.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 04, 2016, 05:46:26 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2112_zpsxemzh2tc.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2112_zpsxemzh2tc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 04, 2016, 05:47:49 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2111_zpsrnwtu1dk.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2111_zpsrnwtu1dk.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 04, 2016, 05:49:42 am

Last one for the moment.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2109_zpsvlwxug3s.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2109_zpsvlwxug3s.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on February 04, 2016, 08:13:59 am

Very tasty model! I like the brass work on the superstructure front and the weapon positions especially.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on February 04, 2016, 01:49:38 pm

Nice job Graham, looking very neat   :-))

Ref Crows Rest. When you look at it its not much of a stretch from the bridge coming. I wouldn't be surprised if they just scrambled up, note health & safety in those days

Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: markjames68 on February 18, 2016, 10:28:10 pm

Awesome, very clean build and sharp painting

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on February 19, 2016, 01:43:45 am

Hi some work on rafts.

Made from balsa wood I then dope on some aeroplane tissue to give some texture to surface.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/img011_zps4tpzehn3.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/img011_zps4tpzehn3.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 09, 2016, 07:51:59 am

Hi a bit more progress.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2124_zpscaan6xm4.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2124_zpscaan6xm4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 09, 2016, 07:53:56 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2126_zpsx3bcch3s.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2126_zpsx3bcch3s.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 09, 2016, 07:58:02 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2129_zpslrg4mwhx.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2129_zpslrg4mwhx.jpg.html)

I will have to change the rigging to correct it.
That's all for the moment.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on March 09, 2016, 09:01:48 am

She certainly looks the part


Cracking job mate


 :-))


Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 12, 2016, 04:32:41 am

Hi a little more progress rafts windscreen and some more rigging.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2130_zpsw47isdba.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2130_zpsw47isdba.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 12, 2016, 04:34:30 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2137_zpsjiyzsksr.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2137_zpsjiyzsksr.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 12, 2016, 04:36:40 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2132_zpsu32bgvh7.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2132_zpsu32bgvh7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 12, 2016, 04:39:37 am

Last one.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2136_zpsw1owubrp.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2136_zpsw1owubrp.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on March 12, 2016, 07:18:01 am

Superb build Gra
You must be dead chuffed


Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: radiojoe on March 12, 2016, 09:26:29 am

She sure looks the business Grayham.  :-)) :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: spooksgone on March 12, 2016, 09:15:19 pm

Very very nice :-)) great work.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 15, 2016, 06:05:54 am

Thanks for comments.
A bit more done scramble nets started navigation lights on bridge and mast rear stays assembled to boat plus anchors.
One scramble net attached.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2139_zpsgtpuhey2.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2139_zpsgtpuhey2.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 15, 2016, 06:11:09 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2144_zpsdndc9ng3.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2144_zpsdndc9ng3.jpg.html)


Another scramble net to make and some life rings and will be almost finished.
I have a JJC sound system that I may also fit.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on March 15, 2016, 07:28:36 am

Like the scramble net  :-))


Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on March 19, 2016, 09:56:48 pm

The model just gets better all the time. She is becoming very sleek.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 20, 2016, 06:24:34 am

Hi finally some shots on the water.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2163_zpspygmhmqo.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2163_zpspygmhmqo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 20, 2016, 06:26:41 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2161_zpstdysfmao.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2161_zpstdysfmao.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 20, 2016, 06:28:45 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2158_zpsmvjtfjsz.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2158_zpsmvjtfjsz.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 20, 2016, 06:30:36 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2157_zpsyjwagbpo.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2157_zpsyjwagbpo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 20, 2016, 06:32:16 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2155_zpsgkkvwxff.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2155_zpsgkkvwxff.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 20, 2016, 06:35:20 am

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2160_zpsvbps0moq.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2160_zpsvbps0moq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 20, 2016, 06:42:34 am

Final photo wireless operator and 040 meet again.

I mentioned Geoff in my early posts he was on 040 on his way to the east when war was declared over.
He was very pleased to see the model.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2169_zpsugitd78v.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2169_zpsugitd78v.jpg.html)

Next photo I hope to have crew on board.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on March 20, 2016, 08:17:30 am

Hi Gra.


You have produced a superb miniature both on and off the water


I bet Geoff was well chuffed


I look forward to your next project, any ideas yet?


Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: radiojoe on March 20, 2016, 11:10:56 am

She looks right at home on the water, I particularly like the cooling water discharge it gives it that little bit extra, nice one Grayham  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on March 20, 2016, 09:19:34 pm

It is so good to see her on the water and pleased for you that Geoff was impressed. Our veterans are getting fewer and fewer, and while Geoff missed the main events he would have appreciated what went before from old salts and also what was going on on the home front. Was 040 his first vessel?

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on March 22, 2016, 09:07:07 am

Hi thanks for comments.

Geoff was based at Tenby ASR unit 48 during the war one of the other boats he served on was Whaleback 144.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: John W E on March 22, 2016, 10:13:52 am

 Excellent build Graham  :-)) :-))

John

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on April 01, 2016, 06:46:44 am

Hi thanks for comments.
Have installed JJC MTB module into boat.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2170_zpsdmp8fhz0.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2170_zpsdmp8fhz0.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on April 01, 2016, 06:50:54 am

Sound tube located in cabin locates over speaker.
Now waiting for crew to come aboard.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2172_zpsvgtzv4c1.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2172_zpsvgtzv4c1.jpg.html)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: Locksley on April 01, 2016, 01:20:31 pm

She looks absolutely superb!

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: rnli12 on April 01, 2016, 01:51:30 pm

 
These boats are great to model with so many varients to choose from, classic.
 
Regards,
 
Rich

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on April 01, 2016, 09:37:49 pm

Taa for the info, and pleased that he saw some action potentially very near to it as well at times.

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on April 05, 2016, 06:59:35 am

Hi crew is now aboard.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2175_zpsqgfpfjno.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2175_zpsqgfpfjno.jpg.html)

This is probably the last photo for this build thanks for looking.
Special thanks to Kevin (Longshanks) John (Bluebird) and Christian (MTB hulls)

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on April 05, 2016, 09:27:05 am

Graham,

Nice result,  :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: radiojoe on April 05, 2016, 09:28:58 am

And very nice too Graham, crew always add that finishing touch and give "life" to any model, it's a pity there aren't more suppliers of crew figures in various scales.   :-)) :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: MTB Hulls on April 05, 2016, 02:48:33 pm

Hi Graham


Thank you, and thank you for choosing one of my hulls.
I have to say it looks the best RC LRRC I have seen, the figures have brought it life.
Bravo Zulu  :-))

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on April 05, 2016, 07:09:05 pm

Thank you Graham for the many weeks of entertainment you have given us.


Stunning build........


now whats next  ;)


Kev

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: ballastanksian on April 05, 2016, 10:44:28 pm

Gorgeous build :-)) Like otyhers I look forward to the next series of what ever you build :O)

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: gra2 on April 08, 2016, 08:10:44 am

Hi photo of 040 with my MTB.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q776/gra28/DSCF2179_zpsnjqpm9fi.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gra28/media/DSCF2179_zpsnjqpm9fi.jpg.html)

Kevin not sure of my next build I have a 1/24 scale Schnellboote hull from Christian and plans for an early model and late model boat.
I have previously built an S38 type.

Graham

Title: Re: Fairmile D lrrc No 040
Post by: longshanks on April 08, 2016, 10:31:54 pm

Now that's a grand sight, I'd love to see them both on the water together  :-))


Schnellboot would be different...........


Kev