Yes it is. This is my version of making this plastic wonder more reliable and realistic.
I bought this one locally in a rather beaten up state so set about completely stripping it down. Most of the electrics and electronics were stuffed so were discarded.
The prop and shaft were OK so were refitted with plenty of grease, and it was repowered with a 550 size motor from a broken rechargeable drill.
The top of the ballast tank was chopped off to provide a perfect housing for the 6volt gell cell battery.
The deck had openings cut into it and then was screwed and glued back in place. The large hatch on the rear deck provides access to the motor and steering servo.
The wheelhouse was moved forward and the exhaust stacks mounted to the rear in a more common position.
The heavier 550 motor, gell cell battery and the original weight up front proved just the right amount of ballast to sit in the water and the right height.
It sails very well and the motor and standard prop provide plenty of pulling power.
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on: Yesterday at 12:57:07 am
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Shows, Events, Club websites and Club Events / Mayhem at Wicksteed ! / Re: Mayhem at Wicksteed Park - May 25, 26
on: April 18, 2024, 10:25:26 pm
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Started by Martin (Admin) - Last Post by Andyn | ||
Camping will be confirmed in due course, we’re still waiting for the park management to confirm what rates we can have.
What I can say for sure is that the show is free and you can arrive and leave whenever you want to |
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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions / Working Vessels / Re: 1963 Refinery Line Handling Tug Busby
on: April 18, 2024, 10:15:41 pm
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Started by steve mahoney - Last Post by steve mahoney | ||
Lifebuoys are another thing that would be ideal for 3D printing. Every boat has lots of them and they all look the same.
These are old school ply with a loth of sanding. I used a simple jig to attach the grab lines. The lines will get a trim and then a coat of diluted PVA to stop any fraying or loose threads. The 'Whangarei' text is about as small and fine as you can get with rubdowns. Applying it to a curved surface was tricky too, luckily I had a few spares. The lifebuoys must be the originals as they have Busby's initial home port: Whanagei, while the stern hull markings have the current home port – Auckland. In real life they are quite faded, but I'm keeping this as it looked on the day I visited in 2020, not long after it had been surveyed and painted. |
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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions / Navy - Military - Battleships: / Re: RAF fireboat colours
on: April 18, 2024, 08:09:15 pm
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Started by KeithAtRochdale - Last Post by KitS | ||
ANYthing to do with 'aircraft' and 'grey' is complicated! |
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on: April 18, 2024, 08:08:01 pm
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Started by Dayo1050 - Last Post by gribeauval | ||
Seals Direct. Take your pick.
https://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shop/category/sponge-seals-expanded-neoprene-1-2-round-cord-446 |
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on: April 18, 2024, 07:15:06 pm
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Started by gingyer - Last Post by gingyer | ||
started painting the superstructure and it has the feeling of the model coming together... still to finish the mast but its getting there |
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Shows, Events, Club websites and Club Events / Mayhem at Wicksteed ! / Re: Mayhem at Wicksteed Park - May 25, 26
on: April 18, 2024, 07:09:35 pm
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Started by Martin (Admin) - Last Post by philk | ||
Want to come to Wicksteed this year. Last time was many moons ago when a wee lad (might have exaggerated a bit). Few questions how do I book camping, how much, how late can I arrive. Driving up from Devon and can't leave till 5.
Phil |
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on: April 18, 2024, 05:55:57 pm
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Started by Dayo1050 - Last Post by 6705russell | ||
Am I looking at the half round profile wrong? They all seem to have same codes but different prices? Either way thanks for the heads up as I need some also.
Thanks |
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on: April 18, 2024, 04:41:41 pm
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Started by Martin (Admin) - Last Post by Colin Bishop | ||
Interesting update on painting Battleship New Jersey's bottom with a three layer coating system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86BP8ClTVxM Colin |
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on: April 18, 2024, 01:40:26 pm
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Started by rhavrane - Last Post by DocMartin | ||
I agree that ~ €6,0000 is prohibitive, BUT the auction ends in six days!!!! It could be yours.
More interesting to me is that the "Firefly" complete kit sold for £960 back in September. That seems to have been a bargain find for some lucky bidder. |