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RAAArtyGunner

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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #250 on: April 01, 2012, 10:25:30 am »
Quote from: BrianB6 on April 01, 2012, 10:22:44 am
Havn't you heard of the Australian crawl.
We are all such good swimmers we don't need lifeboats!  {-)

 :-)) :-)) :-)) {-) {-) {-)
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Gunna build those other boats one day.

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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #251 on: April 01, 2012, 10:41:43 am »
The davits are overrated Dicky. :-)  They only use the boats for boardings and Pax transfers.Its an interesting ride hopping in the boat and then being launched over the side!!!
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #252 on: May 08, 2012, 06:55:03 am »
Hi Glen
I notice that the last posts were on April fools day.  %%
Are you having us on that she works?  :embarrassed:
Any photos of her underway?
And what has happened to Steves and Troopers boats?
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #253 on: May 11, 2012, 06:02:23 am »
Hi Brian
Havent heard anything from Steve or Trooper lately.
No it wasnt an april fools day thing, I havent got any pics of it running yet as i have been too busy trying to find a new job. :((
The company I worked for no longer works on the Armidales as they were asked to leave the base after the fitters dropped a prop off a boat in the hardstand so could be quite a while before i see another Armidale.  >>:-(

 Will try and get some pics of it running soon

 Glen
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #254 on: May 11, 2012, 08:43:13 am »
You could try Hart Marine in Mornington.   %%
I am thinking of their pilot boat 'Ranger 3' for my next attempt.
They are not far from us and the boat is based at Flinders, just down the Mornington Peninsular.
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #255 on: November 09, 2012, 09:48:39 pm »
Hi all
 it has been a while, lovely dry season now coming to an end. I got out last weekend with the boat for some trials finally. Hope this bit of video works.
 
 Glen
 
http://youtu.be/YktV7F7lz2w
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #256 on: November 09, 2012, 10:17:17 pm »
Looks real nice.   Did you get the ball?
My Rat is on hold until I get some materials.   In the meantime my tug is in dry dock having a refit after 30 years.
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #257 on: November 10, 2012, 04:06:14 am »
Very nice Glen, but where are the RHIBS ?


Although mine is finished it hasn't been in the water yet.
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #258 on: November 10, 2012, 06:09:21 am »
Great work Glen.
 
Love the video of your model on the water. It looks like it performs very well.
 
I have recently put my latest 1/72 Armidale on the water for the first time. It is fitted with a couple of small brushless motors and it performs much better than my original model with the brushed motors. I have now ordered a couple of brushless motors and speed controllers to fit into my 1:50 Armidale. Hopefully they will give it a good turn of speed.
 
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #259 on: November 11, 2012, 01:24:01 am »
Hi Steve
Not sure if you need brushless unless to reduce weight.
Mine is way over scale speed with the two JP 480's on 7.2 volts.
Almost unstable when flat out and the motors are quite cheap.
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Re: Glen's build of an Armidale
« Reply #260 on: November 11, 2012, 03:46:15 am »
I have 2 brushed motors and a 6v 4ah SLA battery in mine, and its top speed is way too fast. It looks much more realistic at just over half throttle.


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