Topic: PT Boat build (Read 46978 times)

Gra · « **Reply #75 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:55:45 am »

Andrew
My mate no longer has his Elco but his recollection is that he used 35mm 3 blade props.
Hope this helps.

Gra

AndrewB · « **Reply #76 on:** January 03, 2011, 09:29:31 am »

Thanks Gra, that is what I am running

DickyD · « **Reply #77 on:** January 03, 2011, 09:35:37 am »

Quote from: derekwarner_decoy on December 12, 2010, 05:24:12 am

Andrew......when we review the snaps from Reply #66 on: November 30, 2010, 07:28:18 AM » as below....the alignment between the three prop shafts & rudders appears OK.......

So what happened?....did the center prop shaft axis move? prior to epoxy bonding?

1. we as model builders are our own best & our own worst critics
2. 95% of people viewing you vessel would not notice the glitch
3. 5% may question the alignment
4. you could prepare a document available to all... to state that the second counter rotation propellor direction requires a 5.232' degree rudder offest to compensate for the second propellor.....
5. you could realign the center prop shaft & rudder

Derek

Come on Derek, the problem is that the centre rudder isn't quite vertical. Not a lot out, just a bit.

AndrewB · « **Reply #78 on:** January 05, 2011, 07:19:26 am »

Hello all you boat builders

Well I have been pottering about, on the cabin and the start of the mufflers

Pat Matthews · « **Reply #79 on:** January 09, 2011, 02:44:22 am »

Aren't PT's fun? I especially like the diagonal planking, so much more enjoyable than fitting longitudinal planking on a traditional hull.

Where I live (Michigan), we have humidity swings which create havoc on wood models. My PT was at first only resin coated over the basswood (lime) planking... before it ever went in the water, the seams had opened up! Resin alone won't stop the wood from working, it has no tensile strength. I ended up stripping the paint after most of the rest of the model was built, in order to apply a light layer of glass. Quite annoying, but I won't build another planked hull without glass on the outside.

You don't mention the plank thickness... ages ago, I built a 1:20 80 footer with 2 layers of 1/16" (1.5mm) planking... oh, it was heavy! And these models don't like heavy. My 2nd model was done with 2 layers of 1/32" (0.75mm) bass... with 3x 600 motors and 2x battery packs, it needed zero ballast. You can see it at:
http://matthewsmodelmarine.wordpress.com/writings/pt-41-building-one-of-the-expendables/

Martin13 · « **Reply #80 on:** January 09, 2011, 07:01:25 am »

Pat, enjoyed your site, book marked for future reference.

Great job AndrewB - keep it up...

Martin doon under

AndrewB · « **Reply #81 on:** January 09, 2011, 07:16:43 am »

Thanks Pat and Martin for your comments.
Pat I have been to your site many times, fantastic work I must say!

AndrewB · « **Reply #82 on:** January 22, 2011, 07:45:52 am »

Hello All

Well I have been doing some building over the last few days Mufflers, Day cabin

AndrewB · « **Reply #83 on:** May 28, 2011, 06:26:55 am »

Hello All
Just doing a bit of work as I get the chance....It's starting to get a bit chilly out in the shed now. So some green primer, more sanding.I need to sort out what I am going to do with the 50 cals and mounts.

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #84 on:** May 28, 2011, 06:31:46 am »

Quote from: AndrewB on May 28, 2011, 06:26:55 am

It's starting to get a bit chilly out in the shed now.

Chilly?? In Wellington?? Who would have thought such a thing?

Your boat's coming along nicely, Andrew, it's looking good

Peter.

AndrewB · « **Reply #85 on:** May 17, 2012, 06:30:04 am »

Hay all

Im not sure what has gone on with my log in.....I had to re join

anyway not much done on the PT, Lack of a job means lack of funds and lack of time.....job hunting is a full time job

wbeedie · « **Reply #86 on:** May 18, 2012, 01:49:04 pm »

The site went down for a while Andrew , think most people had to re register , it was bad I couldnt get my MBM fix for too long

AndrewB · « **Reply #87 on:** February 27, 2013, 05:42:32 am »

Hi guys, how are we all, Just let you know I am pottering along with the PT. I will post updates and pictures soon

Andrew

AndrewB · « **Reply #88 on:** February 27, 2013, 05:44:34 am »

will I have to do the silly verification every time I post?!..........MAD

Perkasaman2 · « **Reply #89 on:** February 27, 2013, 12:11:31 pm »

Good to see you back.

pm a moderator and they should be able to reconnect your previous posts. Come to think of it I need to have them do the same for myself.

AndrewB · « **Reply #90 on:** July 24, 2014, 11:51:02 am »

Hello everyone
I am still about, the PT Boat has taken a we bit of a back seat, as I have another project on the go.......House renovations....Big ones.

AndrewB · « **Reply #91 on:** July 24, 2014, 11:56:40 am »

Can someone please sort out the stupid verification thing, It drives me mad! If I have to do it every post I wont bother with the site, sorry

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #92 on:** July 24, 2014, 01:13:43 pm »

You've got 5 post now, that's it!

AndrewB · « **Reply #93 on:** August 13, 2014, 06:57:43 am »

Cheers

AndrewB · « **Reply #94 on:** January 13, 2016, 10:52:39 pm »

latest sea trial, I have some of the weapons coming from Shapeways

https://youtu.be/l7pg-2ySs2g

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #95 on:** January 14, 2016, 06:38:55 am »

Rides well.

bubbletop409 · « **Reply #96 on:** January 15, 2016, 04:59:55 am »

Hi Andrew

I am currently building a 1/20th Elco based on John Drains laser cut keel and rib kit. His shapes make a very accurate hull. You will love Shapeways weapons, I used some on my Higgins Hellcat and was very pleased with the detail and quality. They also have 1/20th PT crew personnel in various poses available now, by a different designer.

Your boat looks great, and performs well in your video.

AndrewB · « **Reply #97 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:33:18 am »

Hi ya
Thanks for your comments. Mine is based on Johns hull 1, he made the drawings available for free for a while. It has gone together pretty well.

AndrewB · « **Reply #98 on:** May 27, 2024, 08:03:41 am »

Why hello all, Its been a while what with life the universe and everything.
Here are current update.

AndrewB · « **Reply #99 on:** May 27, 2024, 08:05:25 am »

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