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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: hdserv on February 27, 2013, 06:03:30 pm

Title: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: hdserv on February 27, 2013, 06:03:30 pm
I have been given a plasic Italeri Vosper Mtb kit that i wish to convert to RC
Now should I fit one or two propshafts I know that not to scale but they wont be seen when the boats is on the water
 
The deck is a one peice moulding in hard plastic I will need to cut a hole in the deck around the wheel house to get at the battery
 
What would be the best way to cut this pastic with out causing any damage
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: jaymac on February 27, 2013, 06:19:38 pm
I think the deck is screwed on and it all removes   have  a look
http://www.google.com/search?q=Italeri+Vosper+Mtb+kit+that+i+wish+to+convert+to+RC (http://www.google.com/search?q=Italeri+Vosper+Mtb+kit+that+i+wish+to+convert+to+RC)+
Though I'm sure the answer will be  on this Forum
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: hdserv on February 27, 2013, 06:23:26 pm
the deck is screw on but some fitting cover the screw holes
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: Klunk on February 27, 2013, 06:36:45 pm
If you can hang on Dave Abbott has completed a magazine article on build this with brushless motors. Saw its maiden voyage a couple if weeks ago in fact I was at the helm while  he took the pics! On his the deckhouse lifts off completely, to gain access to insides.
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: hdserv on February 27, 2013, 06:55:40 pm
which one of the two magazine is the article in
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: VC on February 27, 2013, 06:55:57 pm
Not that I'm an authority on Vospers, but there is a Guy, "mailbox" something or the other, who has a valid comment to offer. I found it hilarious, on a lighter note. :}

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayZC0ftAQuM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayZC0ftAQuM)
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: Klunk on February 27, 2013, 07:02:26 pm
It will be in model boats magazine.
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: colin on February 28, 2013, 05:42:54 am
Have a look at this site it is where i got my idea from , there are links to other builds if you scroll through thread you may have to copy link google it and translate the page
http://www.modelbouwforum.nl/forums/bouwverslagen-schepen/153840-italeri-vosper-mtb-rc.html#post2435689 (http://www.modelbouwforum.nl/forums/bouwverslagen-schepen/153840-italeri-vosper-mtb-rc.html#post2435689)


Regards
Colin
Title: Re: Italeri Vosper Mtb
Post by: hdserv on February 28, 2013, 09:58:07 am
morning Colin the pictures tell it all very good article I guess a very fine saw to cut the deck
Regards Jim