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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Lifeboats => Topic started by: The Old Fart on July 02, 2018, 07:18:08 am

Title: James Cable Rother class Rudder
Post by: The Old Fart on July 02, 2018, 07:18:08 am

Hi Guys,


I'm in need of a bit of guidance please.


Aldeburgh life boat the James Cable Rother class 1st launched June 8th 1982


How is the rudder connected to a servo ?


Part built boat came without building instructions.


Thanks
Dave

Title: Re: James Cable Rother class Rudder
Post by: Charlie on July 02, 2018, 09:01:50 am

Hi Dave,
Back in 2012, tt1 did an excellent build thread of the Metcalf Rother kit, which included lots of detailed photos. I have posted a few of them here (which i hope tt1 won't mind), together with a link to the original thread.


http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,35283.25.html


Hope this helps. It's actually given me some ideas on how to setup my own rudder linkage.


Charlie

Title: Re: James Cable Rother class Rudder
Post by: The Old Fart on July 02, 2018, 09:08:53 am

Thank you Charlie, I'll pass this on.

Title: Re: James Cable Rother class Rudder
Post by: Charlie on July 02, 2018, 09:12:24 am

So it's not your build then Dave?

Title: Re: James Cable Rother class Rudder
Post by: The Old Fart on July 02, 2018, 09:20:59 am

I'm fitting out all the electrics for a club member.


Rudder servo was the initial head scratching session. Expect will need to make a 3D print holder for this servo.

Title: Re: James Cable Rother class Rudder
Post by: Charlie on July 02, 2018, 09:45:33 am

While your at it on the 3D Printer then, any chance you can knock up a 1:15 version of the Whitemetal Mounting Bracket? :}