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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #50 on: October 26, 2010, 10:53:17 am »

Hi All

I am having a real problem with the superstructure build, the ply I have seems to want to warp too much, I am using 1.5mm ply I think I will try the 3mm I have, What do you guys think?
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derekwarner

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #51 on: October 26, 2010, 12:18:42 pm »

Andrew...is easy for me to say  ;D.........but if the 1.5 mm ply is warping....we could question that it may not being supported adequately

Post a few .jpgs.....& am sure a professional model boat builder here @ Mayhem will help with your question.........Derek :-))
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Danny

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #52 on: October 26, 2010, 12:21:18 pm »

Hi,
Might  be  a  bit  late  for  you  but  there  are  a  series  of  drawings  online  here 

http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm4/index_HIC.php?CISOROOT=%2FHIC

“Higgins  Motor  Torpedo  Boat  Diagram  collection”

Regards

Danny

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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #53 on: November 10, 2010, 09:22:02 am »

Hi all it's been a while. all go here in NZ

So this is what I have been doing





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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #54 on: November 13, 2010, 08:48:34 am »

The Radar mast at the moment



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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #55 on: November 25, 2010, 04:34:27 am »

Slow progress at the moment  :((

I am waiting for my shafts, motors, props, shaft couplings and rudders from Westbourne Models, They will not reply to my e-mails and I want to know if they have gone and if so how so I can at least track it. Very frustrating, I spent a lot of money and I have nothing to show for it yet!!  >>:-(


Enough of the rant

Andrew
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RaaArtyGunner

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #56 on: November 25, 2010, 12:32:15 pm »

Andrew,

Can relate, it is very frustrating when that happens it really is bad customer service.  <:( <:( <:(
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leggolon

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #57 on: November 25, 2010, 03:24:51 pm »

Sometimes companies shut down for a short period to take a yearly inventory, frustrating is'nt it.................................................Larry G.
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #58 on: November 26, 2010, 04:21:39 am »

Well I have had a reply from Westbourne today, So feeling a bit better  :-)
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Bugsy

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #59 on: November 26, 2010, 08:11:22 am »

Regarding the ply warping try some simple bracing.



Courtesy of MacDonalds and their wonderful coffee stirrers  :-))
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Gra

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #60 on: November 26, 2010, 08:22:18 am »

What about Float A Boat in Melbourne for your parts.
They handle everything for model boating.Have a look at website.
Just trying to help.Have purchased from Westbourne myself in the past with mixed results.

Gra
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #61 on: November 26, 2010, 07:25:11 pm »

Regarding the ply warping try some simple bracing.



Courtesy of MacDonalds and their wonderful coffee stirrers  :-))

Thanks Bugsy, Our Mcdees has plastic coffee stirrers, good old green New Zealand
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #62 on: November 26, 2010, 07:29:33 pm »

What about Float A Boat in Melbourne for your parts.
They handle everything for model boating.Have a look at website.
Just trying to help.Have purchased from Westbourne myself in the past with mixed results.

Gra

Thanks for that Gra, Ill have a look for the next build  :-))
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Peter Fitness

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #63 on: November 27, 2010, 09:04:47 pm »

I can recommend Float a Boat unreservedly. They are an excellent company with a good range of model boat related products, and Adrian and Rhonda Brewer will go out of their way to help you  O0

Their web site is here http://www.floataboat.com.au/history.htm

Peter.
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brianB6

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #64 on: November 27, 2010, 09:43:37 pm »

I can confirm that.
They even come and watch us playing model boats.
They have lots of items that are not on the website as well, so ask them.
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #65 on: November 28, 2010, 09:35:45 am »

Thanks Peter and Brian :-)
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #66 on: November 30, 2010, 07:28:18 am »

Hello all I hope I find you well  O0

Well I have made a wee bit of progress







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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #67 on: December 11, 2010, 10:00:03 am »

Shaft support brackets have been started.

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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #68 on: December 12, 2010, 04:10:35 am »

The latest installment, the center prop and rudder don't line up, will it affect the performance? I would rather not redo the rudder if I can avoid it. What do you guys think  {:-{   





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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #69 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..... :o %) {-)
5. you could realign the center prop shaft & rudder  <:( :-X

Derek  ;)
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #70 on: December 12, 2010, 06:26:16 am »

 :-))  Thanks for that Derek.

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..... :o %) {-)
5. you could realign the center prop shaft & rudder  <:( :-X

Derek  ;)
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #71 on: January 01, 2011, 08:50:46 am »

Ok

The boat got its props wet today, is it running a bit wet? IWhat do you experts  ;) think? I think I need to do some sorting out.


http://www.youtube.com/user/oOandrewbOo?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/jEvR1VUDTsw
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Gra

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #72 on: January 01, 2011, 10:29:09 am »

Hi Andrew, how many batt. packs are you using in boat.I use a pack for each motor in my 1/24 Elco and it does get up and plane quite well.
You also need to place the batts so the boat sits right in the water.
My boat runs slow on centre motor and when i push throttle hard forward a relay kicks in flank motors for high speed .
A mate of mine has run a 1/20 scale Elco like yours using speed 600 motors on 8.4 volts for each motor with the relay system above with great success.But the boat needs to be well balanced.
After looking at your video i feel you need more speed and better balance.

Gra
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #73 on: January 01, 2011, 10:47:16 am »

Hi Andrew, how many batt. packs are you using in boat.I use a pack for each motor in my 1/24 Elco and it does get up and plane quite well.
You also need to place the batts so the boat sits right in the water.
My boat runs slow on centre motor and when i push throttle hard forward a relay kicks in flank motors for high speed .
A mate of mine has run a 1/20 scale Elco like yours using speed 600 motors on 8.4 volts for each motor with the relay system above with great success.But the boat needs to be well balanced.
After looking at your video i feel you need more speed and better balance.

Gra


Hi Gra
I am only running 1 8.4 volt battery split between the 3 Speed 600 motors. Ill have a play around over the next while, as I do have a bit of work on the cabin and deck
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AndrewB

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Re: PT Boat build
« Reply #74 on: January 01, 2011, 08:57:20 pm »

Hay Gra

What props was your mate running with his 1:20th Elco?
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