Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: taxi on September 01, 2008, 10:30:00 pm
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Just started work on hull and wonder if it would make much difference to the handling of the boat if the stabilisers were left in a fixed position rather than connected up to the rudders as shown. A lot easier to install connection linkages now rather than later. Also, the prop shafts supplied have a plastic type of bush rather than brass. Is this just a cheaper version or are they maybe some kind of bush requiring no lubrication? :-\
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Easy!
1. Leave stabs fixed if you wish (my prototype has fixed fins) - no problem as long as you keep the weight low down in the hull;
2. These prop shaft bearings are actually designed to be lubricated by water, not oil.
Enjoy the build.
FLJ ('im wot designed it...........)
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Many thanks for info. I will be keeping build as simple as poss, the less clutter with linkages the better.
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Build the superstructure as light at possible to increase stability....
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I built mine with working stabilisers and find it turns too tightly on anything more than the slightest rudder. I also used as few of the white metal fitting as possible replacing hatches etc with plastic versions. My boat is a lot more stable than another club member's who used all the white metal fittings provided.
HTH
Doug