Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Taranis on May 11, 2020, 11:09:46 pm
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I bought this only yesterday from Cornwall model boats for the modest sum of £163 considerably less than other outlets.
This will be delivered tomorrow by DPD at no additional cost. How good is that for a UK model shop O0 Not like its my first purchase from CMB
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Billing-Boats-Boulogne-Etaples-B534.html
Anyway this model caught my eye a number of times and a modeller on billing Facebook inspired me to follow his build so I think I will build mine quite soon. I don't envisage it being a very long build but more like my Lobster boat in the region of 6 weeks.
I will adopt some technique gained from the Lobster to improve this and probably go brushless with straight drive and no UJ crap https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,62915.0.html (https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,62915.0.html)
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Hi. Sure you'll rocket through it. Good luck with DPD though! Super quick but they treat my parcels like footballs! 3/4 deliveries had to be claimed back and refunded the last 2 weeks! (All items but one were ordered with RM but seller changed to DPD after).
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Honestly never had an issue with DPD Rich. I use the app and usually know to within the minute when I'll get a knock on the door. I got a ping from DPD about my parcel even before an email from CMB. Packaging needs to be robust enough to protect contents against all possibilities. Royal Mail seem to be saving my post for alternate days during Covid or until there is enough to make a trip worthwhile. My mail from Ireland is taking two weeks %%
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...I've had terrible problems with DPD this lock-down (they were OK before). I go to great lengths to speify RM / Parcelforce then you get the message after dispatch its DPD. You don't even get chance to inspect these days as DPD mark it as delivered as soon as you open the door and the smashed parcel is on the doorstep. DPD are quoting 7 days+ delivery to me up in Inverness still but delivering almost next day, but personally I'd rather wait and get things intact, some things I ordered for my printer were one-offs aparenty so no good damaged, or rather if they can be used still, not paying for delivery damage! Least they're not as bad as yodel/hermes! They just steal stuff but report delivered so you never see them and no way f contact!!! Neermind, it'll work out OK but if I ordered it I feel sure there would be another refund coming because of DPD.
BTW by CMB I presume Cornwall Model Boats? I always use regular mail with them. It's always been faster than any courier. I use them here and abroad to my apartment in France.
...anyhow, I apologise. On with the build when you get it!
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Today my ship will come in at ......
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Unboxing and photos later today
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Step one, secure a workspace. After a whole hour of shuffling I managed it :-)) Rotterdam will continue behind me.
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:-))
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A slow down now while a Raboesch maintenance free prop shaft arrives from CMB.
I've ordered the corresponding size as the existing length will work.
Also enquired with Simon about a 35mm 3 blade prop but most likely a 30mm will be more appropriate as more efficient than the plastic offering.
There will be no UJ in the drive but a solid 3mm to 4mm brass coupler. I will build the motor support under the motor while connected through. I have in stock a 28/30 920KV brushless which should suffice.
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Maybe not obvious but I've glued the build support parts direct to my bench top with CA rather than a separate board. Being kitchen worktop anything attached with CA will chisel off with an Xacto blade no problem :-)
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Step one, secure a workspace. After a whole hour of shuffling I managed it :-)) Rotterdam will continue behind me.
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Hi Andy I see you have a Tyne Models Svitzser Malty hull
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Yes indeed
You helped me get it from Les, only took about three months {-)
Other models came to the fore but I already started a build thread quite some time ago
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My memory is getting terrible Andy know I remember, get her started she makes a nice model , but alter the front of the keel its wrong I told them about it when I made the plug but they decided just to leave it :-))
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That looks like a nice little boat Andy and with it being a Billings it should go together very nicely :-))
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Kit quality looks a big improvement over the one I gave up building 30 years ago !
I have a battered plastic fantastic all ready to go version should you need to refer to anything -
uses an oblong lead acid lying flat in the hull,
assumed it's a rip off the Billings - but without seeing them side by side to confirm?
Nice looking model, keep up the good work.
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I have already encountered the first missing part {-) However the quality of the wood is excellent O0
While awaiting the new prop shaft I have turned my attention to the rudder and there should be a brass socket to fit in the keel to seat the rudder shaft. Fortunately I have some brass tube in stock to avoid a delay.
Rudder assembly
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F317 the missing part
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I've ordered a 30mm 3 blade from Simon at PropShop this morning.
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The prop shop make the best props by a long way. Good choice because even when your model is sitting in its cradle it'll look good with one of them on
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Not expensive either :-)
Might be a while before the prop shaft arrives so cannot proceed in the normal fashion.
I've taken out material from the bulkheads to make them more battery & equipment friendly and fitted those that I can for now with main deck dry fitted to align them.
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I then started on the trawl frame for want of a better description.
I started by glueing the assembled upright to my bench but then realised this won't work as they are not vertical on the deck but lean outwards.
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So attention to the specific build drawing must be followed exactly
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Nice work so far. :-)) Brass steps and the roll are ready to use in the box?
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Hi Ralf thanks
The steps you have to make from brass wire in the kit
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So I began the day with lots more filling and sanding and a final priming.
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Then the postman dropped my Raboesch propshaft :-)
So this meant I could glue the sections together and continue to align and mount the motor.
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I used two steel rules to ensure the keel remained straight and dry fitted the deck for alignment
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I deliberately left out bulkhead 2 as I felt sure the laser cut slot was too high.
So fitted this after the rest had hardened.
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I was correct
Then the motor and I had to remove more bulkhead to an enable a straight connection.
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Captive nuts
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Missing picture very odd
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Missing picture very odd
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In hindsight I am wrong but I've managed to free this up and adjust
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Micro servo for rudder will be more than adequate
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VIDEO
No vibration perfect line
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I started the day by fixing the main deck in place
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Then sanded most of the frames ready for planking.
At the bow I created a groove to help hold the ply skin
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Time also spent making the winding drum
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Some more work on the trawl frame
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I then started on the trawl frame for want of a better description.
I started by glueing the assembled upright to my bench but then realised this won't work as they are not vertical on the deck but lean outwards.
Hey Andy,
Trawl frame not far off . More proper, at least on this side of the pond, “gallows frame” or A frame.
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So attention to the specific build drawing must be followed exactly
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Thanks Bill :-) When quoting you need to scroll to the bottom and post your text after the Quote closing brackets [] at the end O0
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Thanks Bill :-) When quoting you need to scroll to the bottom and post your text after the Quote closing brackets [] at the end O0
Thanks Andy. Surprised me to see all your photos posted again. Works a bit differently here than in RCG.
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It's not obvious, you are not the only one :-) Note you can also delete text and pictures within the quotes so only quoting the bits you want :-))
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I've no idea what this is called but it's clearly meant to prevent whatever is fed through it going wayward.
Rather than solder the ends of the oblong I've used a brass sleeve and some vine eyes.
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Then yesterday having finished both hull skins I assembled the stern net slope {-) is that a name?
This was by no means easy to get everything symmetrical
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Also looking at deck equipment
No idea what colours, I guess free style
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So on to today. Finally began planking. This is so quick using CA and once the plank is checked for fit just start at the bow and glue to one or two bulkheads at a time.
My finger tips are lathered in glue today %%
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After a few planks each side I stopped to coat the surfaces that I won't get to later with Diluted finishing resin
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A few planks further on and I'm starting to taper fit
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Andy,
Rather than net slope, we call it stern ramp.Going to be a fine build.
Bill
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Thanks again Bill O0
It seems the Turnigy Trackstar ESC I used in my Lobster boat has become very scare but I found an identical spec and appearance unit under another brand
So I'll be using this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hobbywing-QUICRUN-30A-16BL30-WP-SL-Brushless-ESC-1-16-1-18-RC-Car-On-Road-Drift/223427409398?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103841%26meid%3De2622e0981c84450a2dd0cb8eeac1ce0%26pid%3D100227%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D14%26sd%3D223427409398%26itm%3D223427409398%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2053904%26brand%3DHobbywing&_trksid=p2053904.c100227.m3827
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That hull is starting to look very nice - very tidy planking too :-))
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Thanks Mark, not too important as long as its uniform. Will be covered in cloth and resin. The real vessel is a steel hull too.
No building today due to wedding anniversary %%
Final shot of yesterday. Having serviced the hot tub yesterday it occurred to me that due to this having a dry sealed prop tube I can test it in there {-)
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Interesting to see one of these being built, I have one that I bought last year and am just in the process of checking over/fixing here and there int he hops of it seeing some water this year.
I didn't intend to buy a boat that day, I had gone to Black Park lake with my daughter and one of the chaps there asked if I was interested in it - it was obviously well put together and with some nicely thought out details, and he wanted very little for it.
Seeing it in the raw helps me to know what's where in mine.
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That's great. I never manage to come across nice models at give away prices %%
People fall out of love with models over time and forget all the money and effort they expended building it when letting it go <:(
Any pictures??
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I'll snap a few pictures later today, if I can.
The chap I bought it from was not the builder, he was a BPMBC committee member and was selling it on behalf of a chap who had passed away. There's a label inside the model written by the original builder, so I know it was started in 1991 and first sailed in 1993. He made a good job of it, but time and general use has left a few marks - but it's still a fine looking example at nearly 30 years old.
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I’ll look forwards to them :-)) for inspiration on colours O0
As an aside
Nearly died today
Only walked 3 miles and had to sit several times due to nausea and blurred vision.
On return home I checked blood pressure to find 78/56 😱
Stopping the tablets NOW and advised by doctor to drink plenty 🍻
Panic over
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Blimey, that sounds nasty! Glad you made it home safely.
Well, inspiration for colours - I actually sat down at the computer to ask you what the specified colour was for the bulwarks as I had to make a replacement bollard as one was missing and initially thought they were black, but closer examination in good light shows that they and the bulwarks are all the same shade of blackish green, or possibly greenish black. I've looked through my stash of model paints and nothing quite matches, so I might have to experiment with a few mixes so it doesn't stand out too badly. A lot of work for a 15mm fitting!
I am attaching a few hastily taken pictures, please ignore the background, that is another rescue in progress, these were shot on my workbench. Hopefully they show the attention to detail paid by the original builder, so I feel honour-bound not to bodge anything.
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Lovely classic :-)) Thank you so much for sharing. I've seen a few in this green, very popular . No idea what mine will be yet but as DaveM knows I'm fond of Wedgwood {-)
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I’ll look forwards to them :-)) for inspiration on colours O0
As an aside
Nearly died today
Only walked 3 miles and had to sit several times due to nausea and blurred vision.
On return home I checked blood pressure to find 78/56 😱
Stopping the tablets NOW and advised by doctor to drink plenty 🍻
Panic over
Wow! That is quite a scare. Glad you are okay.
Bill
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Better today thanks Bill 109/75 and climbing slowly :-))
Closed one side of the hull tonight with the other side close behind.
I should finish planking tomorrow and be looking at filling before glass cloth.
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Looks great. Nice job with the planking
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Thank you.
I was just about to close the hull when the postman knocked.
listing said 3 day courier delivery but estimated arrival date was quoted as 11th June <*< so I thought I'd been tricked by Chinese seller. However I think many sellers are quoting longer dates due to CoViD
Anyway it was all misleading as it came with tracking via Royal Mail. Effectively 2 days
I will need to change the battery connector
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Remember that missing bollard I mentioned a couple of days ago? By the time I'd found some vaguely circular dowel, reduced it by hand to something more circular and the correct diameter, drilled a hole for the upper part (1mm wire), primed and painted it, I must have spent about two hours on it. Still it looked a good match for the other one, so I put it to one side for the paint to dry properly and started fiddling around inside the hull. Various flakes of paint, etc. in there, so turned it upside down and gave it a shake. Good shower of paint flakes, wood chips and then a quiet thump as something slightly heavier fell out from the bows.
Yep, it was the missing bollard, now reattached. At least I now have a spare!
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Nice one :-)
This afternoon catching some vitamin D and waiting for the resin to dry inside outside :-))
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Later I resined the outside inside
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Next will be to fill any low spots before glass clothing
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A good days effort. More sanding filling and glassing tomorrow.
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Wonderful woodwork. Chapeau.
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Thank you Ralf :-)
Started today by applying far TOO MUCH filler to spend hours sanding, I love sanding {-) NOT
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So a few beers later
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I've used 1 oz cloth and only 1 coat is sufficient.
Tacked in place with dots of CA
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Another day final sanding tomorrow. Then I can add all the rubbing strakes
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After a lot of elbow work tomorrow the finish will be like this
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After a couple of hours sanding I was most of the way there.
I decided to fair around the prop tube and make a demountable rudder shoe.
I'm waiting for 1.6mm SS csk screws
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undersized screws for picture only
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In my opinion I don't like this gunwale. In my mind if you're hauling nets up a stern ramp why would you use a gunwale that stuck out impeding smooth transition?
I intend to make from scratch and use a servo rod across the width of the slope as a smooth crossing
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My solution to the above is 2.5mm brass rod.
My Danish counterpart also agrees the laser part is unsuitable and likes my solution :-)
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So on with strakes
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Finding the waterline using the window frame edges
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End of shift
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You certainly put some hours into the model, puts me to shame.
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As many hours as it remains enjoyable O0
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I've seen other modellers getting this area wrong, clearly not studied the plan view drawing.
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Guess the weight ?? for sailing
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10kg?
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3 to 4kg at a pure guess -based on it being more blocky than I thought.
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Good sports :-))
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Drat, I was going to say 2.5 to 3kg but it looked a bigger kit on the pics!!
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I can't believe how quick you put this together though. Mojo is strong with this one! (Yoda type voice!).
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Just about 2 weeks today? I figured about four to complete but finishing is always harder than anticipated.
No idea of colours yet , not even putting primer on. I'm swaying towards an Emerald green or Proxxon
Just made one of the trawl boards?? Bill %%
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Working on deck
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Firstly some billings failures
Pre drilled plinth {-)
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At great personal expense :-))
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Supplied brass fittings and dowel considerably different diameter for top section. Solution 2mm carbon rod
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Spot light recess is 6mm and does not fit the lense, drilled out to 6.5mm
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A series of solutions
Firstly the ventilation grill to engine room
Made from styrene lapboard
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Funnel cut and soldered
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Locating stud
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Rope guides drilled and tapped 2mm
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Fixed from below with self tappers into pilot holes
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Front bollards. Will require a shim at the base to allow for slope of deck
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A bit of dry fitting
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I've ordered a Diesel sound unit from Leeds model shop :-)) So I need to fit a speaker. It will be set to 6 cylinders
Any tips or pictures of yours on this "baffle board" ?
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Hi,
I just sent you a message re the sound board.
I'm still impressed how quickly you can churn things out! If it helps re: colours heres a shot from visiting friends at La Tremblade last summer when I took my mum over to my place in france. Thought I'd taken more pictures of the fishing boats but aparently not -anyhow, they like their bright colours (this is an oyster boat though, but same idea -No rust!)...
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Info very helpful indeed thanks.
I'm not any faster than the average I just spend more hours per day (all day LOL) I am retired :-)
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I don't think I showed the removable rudder shoe? 1.6mm ss machine screws. This time I've left a gap (subtle) to allow for paint on top of the resin coat.
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Rudder linkage sorted. CLICK to play Servo about £1 China
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Your hull finish in and out looks marvelous.
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Looking very good. I'll be glassing the inside of my restoration soon, the glass & resin has arrived, but I have another project on the bench for the next few days.
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Hi,
The finish boat in the photo shown in reply #66 is absolutely cracking ~ it's a shame it has to be painted. Excellent work.
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Thank you for your nice comments. I hope she will look good wearing paint when I get to it :-)
This is my idea for easy mounting and removal if repairs needed for the gallows. I have doubled the deck thickness at the locating holes too. The 4mm UJ insert is just the ideal size and shape to turn without tools. I had one in my bits drawer so only had to order one more from SHG
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Sanded ready for gunwales
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Having fettled the Gunwales this morning it seemed only right to make the bow railings. Rather than use the feeble supplied stanchions I've gone my own route with 1.7mm brass rod.
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A change of plan with the propeller, I've used a 35mmRH Raboesch
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The pulley blocks I believe give some modellers a headache but simply making cuts half way through enables the required shape. The wood is very absorbent to CA so take advantage, when set it is so much stronger then finish with abrasives
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A late night inspiration to support the bow railing much better by integrating with the cable guide.
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So the rails are now awaiting a Tamiya paint delivery.
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Focus on the wheel house and windows etc now. Building on experience gained from the lobster boat, going one step up I am making internal frames and external surrounds.
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That's is lovely and interesting work Andy! The idea to combine the stanchion and guide is excellent :-))
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Yea I have to agree lovely work there Andy the rails are so hard to get just right - and they are definitely right :-))
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Thank you both for the votes :-)
I'm struggling for paint just now :(( Halfords next Wednesday to complete my click and collect.
However I must give a shout out and recommendation for Time Tunnel Models. Very definitely keenest price on Tamiya sprays but the bonus is FREE delivery on over £30. Royal Mail will not carry paint and most outlets want anything up to £6.45 for courier delivery.
Believe me when I say £30 is very quickly gobbled up by Tamiya {-) {-) {-)
I've not yet imagined a colour scheme but the roof will definitely be white O0 and work down from there.
I have however chosen a name! easy really considering Lobster boat is my eldest daughter Shelley Ann
Boulogne will be Rebecca Alice my youngest.
EDIT When I build MaggieM she will be Yorkshire Freckles after my wife O0
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That's is lovely and interesting work Andy! The idea to combine the stanchion and guide is excellent :-))
Thank you Ian. There is actually no stanchion at all there on the plan but it seemed ridiculous to not support the rail with such an extension. However I confess I have made the rail extend further because I feel it looks more appropriate. This model in the Billings range really lends itself to upgrades and very enjoyable for a modestly priced kit at Cornwall MB
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Three frames complete in primer. When everything has finished paint there will be no need for adhesive for sure.
Roof is Tamiya pure white
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Tedious but worth it. Window outer frames made and primed.
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Some assembled shots for flavour
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I'm going to use a life raft canister as I have one in stock of a smaller scale to the one I fitted on my 1:12 Lobster
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Easier to paint than a life ring {-)
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Favourite photo full size. Click to go large
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I started the day looking at possible embellishments. I made a wooden backing for solar panel print.
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These have no sticky backing so I used 3M spray mount
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I then continued with the Wheelhouse detailing
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Slowly running out of details to finish so painting will be the order of proceedings very soon.
I think Tamiya racing green is going to be the main colour featured.
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Favourite today larger
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No idea if this will be up to the job but a 50mm speaker arrived today from RS just over £4 delivered.
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It will fit in the wheelhouse firing down into the hull but all subject to variation.
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Soldering the trawl board. Parts fitted with CA then heat sinks to protect.
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Billings paints
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Approaching the end of construction now and two paint deliveries tomorrow :-)
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A sample of Tamiya racing green on grey with wood grain. Should look vibrant on white primer with no grain
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Made a start today after two paint deliveries.
It's only when primed that any flaws show up but its not bad. I will fettle it before a final coat.
Then I will mask off the red and prime the rest in white. Then mask off the waterline to paint the upper hull racing green.
The whole hull will then be overcoated in satin lacquer.
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Opinions please
Wheelhouse Green top half or bottom half? I am thinking top half. Bulwarks will also be white
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This is the green
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I notice you mask and spray bottom half of hull first rather than the whole lot. Why, I may ask please if you don't mind?
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Good question
My answer would be that it depends on the colours involved and I want to minimise the number of coats and masking.
Firstly by not priming the whole hull I have preserved my waterline.
I will mask off the red next and spray the rest white primer then mask the white for the waterline and spray the green.
Finally lacquer over all three saving using top coats on the primers.
Boulogne does not have a parallel water line but is quite unusual
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Fair enough! I find waterline more challenging, do it once. Get everything sorted below, then mark up and mask-off once. Each to their own I guess! Looks like you do your cutting back on the hull before paint rather than after, or with a primer "guide coat".
Looks like you had a "good" batch of cap Maquette's liferaft cannisters. I ordered 2 for my last build. One was like yours, the other came with more crude stickers and red tape that fell off after about 5 seconds, wasn't even same colour. I do like Cap Maquette's fittings though!
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Yes because it is glassed, the shape has to be near perfect prior to resin.
easy
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She's sweet for tomorrow now. Top half is already fine. I've only had to fettle around the fairing I did to the prop tube
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...yes, but it's very impressive to do that without some form of colour on the hull. That's a very superior modelling skill you have mastered!!!!! You should turn your hand to car restorations if you ever find yourself needing a bit of cash!!!
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Thank you Rich
I could go back to work at the prefab factory I’m always welcome but we made a decision to cut our cloth and retire. Very good money but life is short
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So called Flaming June has again curtailed any painting. When I was growing up I always thought the term referred to a period of hot weather but as long as I can remember it has always been flaming raining {-) and currently relatively cold too cold for spray paint
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In old money there is a 20 degree drop in temperature from Tuesday and the humidity is very high not ideal for painting.
Stan. :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :((
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Yes that's quite dramatic Stan.
I got a break, the sky cleared and it warmed up a little enough to get some coats done.
In a change of plan I feathered the edge of the anti fouling coat and got it twice lacquered. When hardened this will be masked off to do the white above etc.
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I've covered the boat testing tub so I can paint under cover {-)
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I've been having a bit of trouble with white but today I discovered that Tamiya TS-101 base white has a significantly better covering power. it is designed for applying over dark colours.
Here the wheelhouse is now ready for the lower half finishing in racing green. The separate interference fit glazing frames will be dark grey.
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I will leave these screws loose for a few days as from experience the pressure would cause a bond between the lacquered parts.
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A much better day than envisaged so progress was made. Some green tomorrow I hope. I've no idea what to do with the net to finish that off?
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What went on there, had a reply and hit "preview" then everything deleted!
You need some more detail around that net drum in my opinion. They always have some floats / weights / spacers and plenty of ropes wound on the outer layer. You could look to use the chord supplied with vertical blinds (it's plastic beads every half inch on a string)...
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...I've not made the links live as pics this time as the forum didn't like it before!
....etc. Knowing you, you can look at a piture of a net config of 'tinternet and make up some wires, punched leather, some floats and weights etc to wrap round the outside to make it look a bit less "sterile".
Rich
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Again very helpful Rich, thank you.
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Yea, sorry, don't know what went on when I liked them as images. Here's another pic, not the same kind of net but shows some fittings so usually full of floats, weights, chains, poking through from the final bit of the net...
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:-)) super thanks.
An ensemble waiting for more paint. If I get the wheelhouse green done successfully tomorrow then the windows can be fitted with glazing and frames
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I had all sorts of bother with this today so it's not 100% to my expectation but passable
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Hi Andy, getting better and better every day. :-)) :-)) :-))
Wilhelm
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Thank you :-)
I spent all morning filling and sanding all the nooks and crannies until I'm satisfied she's ready for a final prime of white.
The bulwarks will remain white with a small margin "John Boyd" style and the deck will be the lighter grey as per the removable deck section.
Not sure what colour for the gunwale yet.
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Thank you Ian. There is actually no stanchion at all there on the plan but it seemed ridiculous to not support the rail with such an extension. However I confess I have made the rail extend further because I feel it looks more appropriate. This model in the Billings range really lends itself to upgrades and very enjoyable for a modestly priced kit at Cornwall MB
Your model, your rules :-))
The wheel house looks fab in green. I reckon the hull will do so as well.
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Thanks Ian
I hope it’s not so windy tomorrow no painting today
Not quite beer o’clock yet
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Looks great Andy its a real credit to you :-))
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Cheers Mark
Tea anyone
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Weather too windy for painting today but plenty of progress and a bit of play time.
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Yesterday I finished filling sanding and final priming.
I need a warm day now for Halfords satin lacquer overcoat. The white Tamiya primer will serve as finish colour when lacquered.
The sweeping curvaceous white line will be masked along its top edge to spray the green finish.
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Basic running package fitted.
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I managed to get some lacquer on after all today. First I took the edge off the white with 1500 grit.
Tomorrow I will mask off the fancy waterline to apply the green.(https://photos.smugmug.com/Billing-Boulogne-Etaples/i-fSKnVgR/0/420febf6/XL/72D34F95-712A-450B-9381-34E3ADCB841B-XL.jpg)
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I was never sure about the colour of the gunwale but I think it will remain white to maintain the white/green connection and masking wise a whole load easier.
Billing instructions indicate grey for the whole transom bar the water line but on advice this will be green too. The slope however will be another colour but not sure what yet? perhaps white too or bare metal silver. EDIT or the dark grey of the gallows.
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Masking for the green. First the upper edge of the white curve is created by eye and judgement.
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Then everything not green is protected to best of my ability
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Unfortunately I only had enough paint for a mist coat and now awaiting a delivery
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I thought I might update you on the MRW sound module. It very clearly was designed for use with small models driven by brushed motor.
The output volume is non adjustable and it simply cannot compete with the inherent noise generated by brushless motors and ESC
So I can only class it as a FAIL in my build.
I might add that the Action Electronics unit is a similar price and far more potentially useable with volume adjustment and more cylinder options.
Potentially far more bang for buck
https://www.componentshop.co.uk/p63-micro-diesel-engine-sound.html (https://www.componentshop.co.uk/p63-micro-diesel-engine-sound.html)
Any user experience of this welcome?
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Killing time I've looked at a couple of extra details
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Not a lot on today still awaiting paint. Time tunnel models are slow this time so ordered again from Leeds model shop.
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A scrap of wood
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Some CAP Maquettes stick ons and some black tape
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Hi Andy,
I did try and warn you about the MRW sound board when you said you bought one (not to expect more than it is). I still defend it for what it is about the size of 2 postage stamps! Still good for small models and "pug and play" but I can't tell much difference in sound between the program options. I found speakers make the most difference, as does experimenting with tubes / boxes to get some base but thats the same with any sound board I've seen for boats. I'd still defend the MRW board for what it is and the size it is. I have MRW and the equivalent you listed from component shop and found very little difference in volume on the same speaker by the way. But then I'm biased and still have one JJC sound board left -and I've never heard anything come even close to that ever since but they're long gone now!
Coming along nicely otherwise though!
(model shop leeds are delivering to me with RM within about 18hrs from placing order at moment -I think they developed an anti-matter / time-warp drive, maybe free energy as this is absolutely unheard of before ock-down!!!!)
Rich
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Thanks for product comparison :-))
Like I say it's the brushless set up that drowns it out but I do class this as a "small" boat 22"
Leeds model shop are using your friends DPD for me {-) but that's because RM won't transport paint.
BTW the shop is re opening next Thursday. Locals should see website for details. Will be closed Mon Tue from now on to keep up with mail orders
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Weather is total pants so its either rain or no paint holding me up.
Finished the green, a little bleed onto the white in places but easy to sand off before total lacquering.
Just have the deck to mask up now.
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Wow :o
Looks great, you are very talented.
Hama
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Re paint bleed, I have learnt from several places (and done it myself :} ) that if after masking, you spray more of the original colour over the area, then potential bleed occurs in that colour and not the new colour you are spraying.
So, after spraying the white, apply your masking, spray some more white and once dry, add the green. Clean up is minimised to the usual raised line of colour caused by some spraying.
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Thank you Hama :-)
Slow reply Ian because I hate posting without having something to share.
I read your post at least three times before it sank into my thick skull {-) Great idea thank you for sharing and I will try remember for future :-))
So now after a very long delay Hermes "not their fault" some paint arrived so I could finish the deck.
I masked it up John Boyd style to save masking around every rib O0
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Short time later
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Now the ensemble for effect. Still a way to go but nice to have a play. Posts will slow down considerably now as the end approaches but I will be picking up on the Shannon (in the background) here onwards
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The colour scheme evolved to be as it is now but no one has commented neither here nor on Facebook as to whether it is appropriate but I take consolation from it being from my own minds eye and having not one negative remark. Silence is often golden :-)
Really the most interesting part of a build is making it your own, Billings with this model just created an example but it is impossible to find a boat that this kit is modelled on
The gunwale ended up white purely because it was the least labour intensive but my fisherman friend said it's fine. Had he said otherwise I would have changed it %%
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It looks fine! More intrigued about the winch and presumably the towing lines wrap round the net drum?
I looked these boats up last week out of curiosity and I could find more scallop boats matching the general look than trawlers. It's still an attractive french inshore boat anyway.
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Thanks Rich I've tried to be unique just like the lobster boat. Rigging isn't complete yet but yes the winches let out the net and the trawl boards simultaneously.
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Presumably the large diameter of the net drum will mean that more net will be deployed faster than the trawl boards which should end up in the water almost last to open the mouth of the net.
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I was pleased with the effect of adding 2mm ss washers to the stanchions. Nothing here is glued but just push fit and gravity. I thought I had a blemish on the green when I saw this but it is a hair {-)
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Hi, when you look at the pic of a net I posted, the net goes out first then the trawl boards are on the outer edge of the net. They're there to keep the net open as it moves forwards. So yes, trawl boards would be last out first in I guess. Nets wouldn't be hauled in full presumably. "Cod end" emptied progressively but I'm no expert. That needs a separate winch. I think billings maybe did some simplification but no matter, it looks a nice model
There is a pic on tinterweb of a boat with striking resemblance (at a distance) out in the English channel during the scallop wars a few years back. It might even have been green!
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I think they also use the trawl boards to pull the net off the drum thus only needing brake release on the winches. The net will end up behind the boards just by the boat moving forwards and then the trawl boards will be at the front.
Managed to get the satin lacquer on.
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Which enabled assembly to a large extent ready for ballasting. It seems I need something over 600grams in addition to the batteries.
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Those windows are nearly as clear as my Portgarth {-)
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That really is a cracking build Andy what a lovely boat :-))
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Better than showroom... better than box cover! :-))
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Thank you both :kiss: :kiss:
Can we have a bigger character limit in profile signatures please?
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Having shared some static pics of my Boulogne Etaples (which I bought used and gently restored), here is a shot of it on its first time on the water under my ownership. I am now tempted to buy the kit and sail one I have built instead!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50030020688_824574303b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jdYW8A)Billing's Boulogne Etaples (https://flic.kr/p/2jdYW8A) by Dave S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_e_smith/), on Flickr
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Very impressive Dave :-) well it was until you changed your mind {-)
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I was tying to post a link rather than upload the picture, finally figured it out! You must have viewed it while I was editing it. Certainly looks good on the water.
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I would definitely go with building your own, I really enjoyed it and for any normal modeller it can easy last up to 6 months. I was working every day for hours for near 5 weeks to do it so relatively quick. Still finishing touches to do but so have all my models %%
P.S. that's a great photo as well O0
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This is how it works with ropes in place for changing batteries. This would only be for charging as the two batteries should provide way way over an hour running.
To switch the esc on would not require the cabin to be removed, just lift the hatch slightly at the from edge.
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Mine did an hour and half on the water yesterday with a standard 385 brushed. It was windy, so I needed a little more power on than usually necessary simply for the rudder to overcome the weather cocking effect of the wind. When I recharged the (3300mAh) battery, there was at least another half hour's worth of charge left, so I reckon your two together should give you six hours on the water, probably more as your motor will be more efficient than mine. It's a pleasant boat to sail, but six hours….
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For sure it will sail until I'm bored on one charge {-)
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Another detail out of the way. Fixing points for the forward tyre fenders. I've used 1mm stainless rod.
It is looking like our motorhome meet near Brid is not going to be cancelled so she's ready for the sea.
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Simple idea gleaned from Facebook. Many people apparently use cardboard boxes to store and transport their smaller models.
I spied my wifes empty box from her new PFAFF O0
Turned out to be exactly the right size :-)
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I bit the bullet and paid through the nose for a scale helmsman %%
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HI Andy what about the lights?
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Not me buddy %%
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Maiden voyage. Sorry only a short video, very difficult with only two hands. May be a while before host site plays full hi def
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That looks great on the water O0
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Thank you Mark :-)
A recap of the running gear.....
Brushless out runner motor 2830 920kv running on 7.2 volt Nimh
Hobbywing Quicrun 30amp ESC
Raboesch 35mm D type RH 3 blade propeller.
Raboesch waterproof propshaft 211mm M4
SG90 micro servo.
I would not change anything. Having run fully onto a sandbar the propeller was man enough to reverse back off.
Just needs a sound unit to mask the electronics resonance