Hello.
Well, went to the pond today, lots of snow and ice and a moderate wind. No pics or video yet as no one available to do the honours, will happen tho'.
The Gorleston, "Boating Lake", is a quite small oval affair with a little fountain in the middle and built up concrete sides. See photo.
There were two people with rc boats, both model fishing boats, unfortunately, one of them was grossly overpowered and created a bow wave not unlike that of a Destroyer at full speed.
The Vappi really needs fairly flat water, as the full size in the sheltered Venetian Lagoon.
Due to the concrete sides of the pond and the combined effect of the wind, fountain and HMS Fishing boat, the surface was quite "choppy".
Not to be put off, I put the boat into pond and surprisingly, it floated, perfectly upright and at the correct W/L level, (surprising what a strategically placed load of lead shot can achieve).
To cut a long story short, everthing went well, sort of, apart from the fact that the wavelets on the pond were a little too much for my little boat, especially for two of the passengers.
Both of which were not holding on securely enough to prevent them from being thrown overboard, poor people, although they were recovered later, sadly expired.
Things that need sorting ... Firstly the boat is grossly overpowered, 3 clicks of throttle is more than enough and I am unable to add expo to the throttle chan to cure it.
Secondly ... Will replace the motor with a smaller 3 something one, maybe even a 2 something one. Is there a 2 something one ?
Thirdly ... Change the speed controller for one that is less sophisticated, with a far lower frame rate frequency, thus preventing the motor from singing it's silly head off.
Thoroughly enjoyed the morning tho', a model fishing boat travelling at a scale speed of 30 knots is a sight to behold.
I have absolutely nothing against the modellers that use the pond, after all, this hobby is for everyone and everything.
I, in no way would, or indeed want, to change anything at all.
This Epistle was posted purely to entertain and for no other reason
Mike.