Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working vessels R&D: => Topic started by: awvs on June 14, 2009, 02:17:21 am
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Hi all,
this week I took my old Happy Hunter, cleaned her up, added a sound module and bought new batteries. Here are some pics of today's run.
Cheers
Wilhelm
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Looks good Willie. Certainly an eye catching colour. Makes me think I should recommission my Seabex again.
John
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Thanks John, the Seabex is a really great model. Do you have some pictures? Maybe we will see each other in Kitchener?
Best
Willie
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Thanks John, the Seabex is a really great model. Do you have some pictures? Maybe we will see each other in Kitchener?
Best
Willie
I put some pics of her on her a while back. Here's the thread: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14328.0
Kitchener sounds interesting. I thought about. I don't think I have anything in the way next weekend. Its a possibility
John.
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Hi John,
this is a beautiful looking ship and everything looks neat and easily accessible inside. :-)) Thanks for the link and I will copy the pictures on my laptop. Have a great Sunday and we might see each other in Kitchener.
Best
Willie
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Lovely boat and superb pics, :-))
Mark
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Hi Willie
You model of Happy hunter is fantastic. I must one day finish mine. I think I am going to go for the Smit livery .
John
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Thanks guys for the nice comments.
Regards
Willie
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Hi John (cos918),
I am amazed by the quality of the ABS plastic. I did built her about 20 years ago and the plastic is still in excellent condition. Good luck finishing yours and I hope you post some pictures.
Regards
Willie
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I also like your model. It does show out very well with lovely pictures.
I have P/M'd you
Ken
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I missed this thread.
The happy Hunter is still my all time favourite tugs of all time. Must get mine refurbished some day.
Great pictures Wilhelm.
What functions does she have?
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Thanks for the comments Ken and Martin.
Martin, the funtions are:
1. forward, reverse (one robbe mini 400 ESC, two EF76 with gears)
2. ruddder
3. bow thruster
4. lights
5. sound (Ram 82)
6. crane: arm up-down, turn left-right
7. radar
Regards
Willie
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hi willie,
like others have said, its fantastic looking model.
can i ask what is moving the crane arm up and down?
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Hi Dan,
the arm of the crane is moved up and down via a thin steel cable. It works excellent. I made up a quick drawing for you and a couple of pictures. I hope this is somewhat helpful.
Best
Willie
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thanks Willie,
the method you've used is very simple but very effective :-)) thanks for the drawing its much appreciated, ill try it one day on a model
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looks good, though a few ounces of lead in the stern won't go amiss, she's sitting down at the bow
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Shoe looks OK in photo 1 & 4 Ghost.
It's just that she's doing a scale speed of about 90MPH! ok2
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Hi Martin,
Ghost in the shell was right. I noticed that myself and added about 7 ounces of lead at the stern. Have a look at the picture it should be okay. Thanks for the hint.
Cheers
Willie
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Hi Wilie that is a lovely photo of her. Low angles all way's bring out the best. :-)) :-))
John
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Thanks John,
you are absolutely right. An inch lower and the camera would have been wet. :}
Have a nice weekend.
Best
Willie
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Hi Martin,
Ghost in the shell was right. I noticed that myself and added about 7 ounces of lead at the stern. Have a look at the picture it should be okay. Thanks for the hint.
Cheers
Willie
That pic, should be in the photo comp! O0 O0 O0
Mark
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Ghost in the shell was right.
I'm gonna mark this day on my calendar Ghostie! :o ok2
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Ghost in the shell was right.
I'm gonna mark this day on my calendar Ghostie! :o ok2
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now its sitting perfect :) does make a lovelly wake though
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Hi Wilhelm,
It looks really great in the water. Hope to see it in person in the future. Enjoyed your company at our annual brake out the summer BBQ
and hope you can make it next year
G. George
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Hi Gerry
and thanks for your kind words. I also enjoyed the visit with you guys from the Kawartha Club . Too bad that you and John didn't go to the Kitchener "high Point" but I did have the chance to talk to Dan again.
All the Best
Willie