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Title: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 10, 2014, 10:46:27 am
Here we go, boys n' girls...say Hello to ''Dundee'', he's just landed in the UK from the good old US of A. Should look quite good out on the lake, I think...what say you?


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 10, 2014, 10:57:44 am
 
Nice!.... Water doesn't look too realistic though.....   :P
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: TugCowboy on September 10, 2014, 11:15:18 am
Great project.

Is all the power/control going to be in the head and see how the rest follows or have you something else in mind?

Alex
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 10, 2014, 11:43:46 am

Is all the power/control going to be in the head and see how the rest follows or have you something else in mind?


  {-)    "something else in mind"  Get it - "In Mind"!!!   {-)
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 10, 2014, 12:17:47 pm
Martin...I worry about you, I really do.  ;D


Alex...the r/c will be in a small OtterBox, mounted the same as on my swan, and fitted under the head section. The other two sections are connected via a short length of chain, and just follow the head with a nice 'wiggly' movement.


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 10, 2014, 02:23:58 pm
Dundee gets his first paddle in UK waters...


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: hmsantrim on September 10, 2014, 02:36:30 pm
RE: Is all the power/control going to be in the head...is`nt that where it always is {-)
 
Frank 
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 10, 2014, 02:38:15 pm
I've known people who couldn't say 'yes' to that, Frank...


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: hmsantrim on September 10, 2014, 05:00:50 pm
 Hi Rich...
        Milbourn had better watch out he does`nt end up as  Dundees Dinner.   ;D
 
Frank
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 10, 2014, 05:29:50 pm
Note to oneself...do not let the postman come in the door tomorrow morning.   ;D


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 10, 2014, 06:46:42 pm
 
Please make the eyes move or the lids 'blink'!
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 10, 2014, 07:01:08 pm
I am thinking of putting flashing red leds in the eyes, Martin..


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: essex2visuvesi on September 10, 2014, 07:03:56 pm
Rich
Those pills the doc gave you..... it says ONE a day!  {-) ;D
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 10, 2014, 10:59:25 pm
Rich
Those pills the doc gave you..... it says ONE a day!  {-) ;D


 %)


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: TugCowboy on September 11, 2014, 09:14:23 am
Will this be going down Princes Park in Eastbourne?

Please tell me yes, I have to be there to see people's reactions.
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 09:18:50 am
Very doubtful, TC...it's salt water, and I don't like sailing subs in salt water. However, it will be a regular (I hope...) at the other lake, Hailsham Common Pond...the idea is to get there early and leave Dundee lurking in the reeds, then fetch him out when everyone is sailing and talking, and see what happens. A dog or two walking around the shoreline would be good...


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Arrow5 on September 11, 2014, 10:35:57 am
Fresh water only,  the Loch Ness tourist board was wondering..... %)
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 10:48:06 am
If it were twice the size, then yes...Dundee would look great on the Loch.  Maybe I should do a LN Monster next.  %)


Or maybe not....


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Arrow5 on September 11, 2014, 11:00:07 am
see you in the Spring 2015 then  ok2
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: lotsaboats on September 11, 2014, 11:00:56 am
Whats Dundee's dimensions and how is he propelled please Rich.
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 11:10:41 am
Hang on fella...I'll go measure him.


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Arrow5 on September 11, 2014, 11:13:04 am
Jeesh..thats all you need in Oz , another Croc :o
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 11:22:08 am
Ok...vital statistics are as follows:


Head section...10.5''
Centre section...10''
Tail section...10.5''


Overall length (including chain joiners)...35''


Maximum width (centre section)...6''


He will be propelled along by a small cylinder, or a small OtterBox, depends on which fits the best, 50mm diameter x 240mm length, clipped under the head section. The cylinder will contain the motor, rudder servo, esc, rx and battery. The head will be the power section, the other two sections follow along behind with a very realistic (and seductive   :o  ) movement.


Rich


(ps...he's an alligator, not a crocodile!)
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: lotsaboats on September 11, 2014, 11:25:58 am
There's none in the southern states thinking of scaring the hell out of a few folks at the rowing champs.  :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) 


Thanks Rich did you carve him or buy him?
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 11:29:18 am
I got him via eBay from an American seller...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331180494042?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331180494042?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: roycv on September 11, 2014, 12:13:33 pm
Alligator Dundee does not sound right.  Are you sure he is not a crocodile? Isn't it something to do with teeth?
I have never understood why T Rex and family are so popular all those teeth and running around as well.

horrified,
Watford
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 12:26:59 pm
To me, they are all the same...if they are hungry, and you are in the way, then whether it be an alligator, crocodile, kaiman or a dinosaur, unless you can run VERY fast, you are in heap big trouble.

And anyway, the seller described it as an alligator...  ;D


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Arrow5 on September 11, 2014, 01:16:54 pm
Croc/gator who cares, nasty ***gers.  I see they are available on THAT auction site and a bigger (head only) at 28" . I saw a hippo head too but cant find it again. Lots of frogs, lizards and creepy crawlies for your fish pond or to animate !  Search for  "floating-alligator-head-decoy-with-reflective-eyes-for-pond-water-pool"
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 03:39:41 pm
There's also this:


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Arrow5 on September 11, 2014, 04:19:37 pm
Oh YES ! Vac-form ?  Rubbery?  Details please.   Is it on your worktop ???? :o
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 04:23:56 pm
Calm down man, calm down! Remember the blood pressure!!


It's a scratch built, all fibreglass, job, by some guy in the States, I just happened to stumble across the photos of it.


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Arrow5 on September 11, 2014, 04:37:02 pm
Right, slight fit of the vapors, sorry. Was about to write a letter to the Nessie people..er sorry Loch Ness hotels mafia .. er Tourist Board.
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Netleyned on September 11, 2014, 04:42:25 pm
Right, slight fit of the vapors, sorry. Was about to write a letter to the Nessie people..er sorry Loch Ness hotels mafia .. er Tourist Board.
They canna read mon :embarrassed:

Ned
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on September 11, 2014, 06:05:39 pm
One for fun, with "hiss".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv0Ekq2T1hU


And one for caution...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zssPYBDqVc


 :}



Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: Arrow5 on September 11, 2014, 06:35:49 pm
They canna read mon :embarrassed:

Ned
Maybe no, but they can count the bawbees  :P
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: roycv on September 11, 2014, 06:48:29 pm
I am puzzled, how did they either get the croc to keep still or hold it down for long enough to get the mould?

horrified
Watford
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 11, 2014, 07:04:35 pm
Brilliant videos, Umi...thanks for those.


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 12, 2014, 08:07:30 am
Well, there was this duck... %)


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 12, 2014, 09:02:59 am
Just been having a ponder as to how to get Dundee mobile...courtesy of VNK, I have a tiny (as in very tiny) esc and a servo for the rudder, I have a motor ready, so as soon as the tube for the cylinder (or the OtterBox, depends on what I decide to use) I can make a start on figuring out what will go where. All I need now is a battery, and that will depend on how much room I have to play with.


And before anyone says anything, I'm going to try using my Planet 2.4gHz radio...I need to see for myself if it will work or not.


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: vnkiwi on September 12, 2014, 09:14:21 am
cool :-))
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 12, 2014, 01:07:55 pm
The OtterBox has just turned up...I think this may be a better bet than a cylinder, everything fits nicely. Might have a trial fitting thisarvo...


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 19, 2014, 02:56:23 pm
And so it begins...


I used the Otter Box in the shark, so after much pondering, and some extremely useful information from an old friend of mine ( Gantu ), I've decided to fit the radio/motor/battery/esc inside the head. I'll be fitting a one piece alloy flange around the sides with a dozen or so M4 bolts/nuts, and a clear Lexan top...the same as a sub's watertight box.

A trial fitting proves that everything will fit ok...in case you're wondering, the rudder and the prop shaft will be fitted through the Lexan top and attached to the servo rod/motor coupling with some of Andy's (username on here : tattooed) magnetic fittings.


Tea is next up, then I'll be off to give my flexible friend some serious stick on Cornwall Model Boats website... ;D


Rich



Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 21, 2014, 01:07:19 pm
I knocked up a rough template out of styrene to test fit everything, and surprisingly enough, it all fits ok. The actual plate is on order, a 3mm clear styrene sheet, which everything will be mounted on as it is in the pics. Battery fits over the prop shaft exit, a 7.4v lipo pack.


So far...so good.


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 24, 2014, 02:57:33 pm
Clear top now sorted out and radio fitted. I knew it was going to be a bit of a tight squeeze, but I didn't realise quite how tight...and there's still  the battery pack to get in there somewhere.


I love a challenge... >>:-(


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 24, 2014, 03:22:13 pm
Still to do list...


The fibreglass sheet for the internal flange should be here tomorrow, so that's the first job on the list.
Andy is sending me the material for the sealing gasket, that should be here in a day or two.
I still need to get the 3mm brass bolts/nuts/washers to secure the lid down.
I need to measure the space I have left over for the battery pack and get that ordered, then make up a tray for it.
I need to make a quick access hatch to enable me to get at the on/off switch.
Oh, and seal the prop shaft exit.


And this was supposed to be a quick job inbetween building the shark and the swan.... :embarrassed:


Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on September 25, 2014, 09:31:49 am
How about hanging the battery underneath in its own dedicated box, hatch downwards, wired through an epoxy seal into the head. Easy access and keeps the weight low..you also dont need to break your main seals too often.
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: U-33 on September 25, 2014, 10:05:42 am
Hmm...thinking outside the box, eh? (see what I did there...clever, huh?)


Something like this, skip?

Rich
Title: Re: Guys...meet Dundee.
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on September 25, 2014, 12:02:37 pm
Yup, better box though!