Topic: Operation "High Hopes" (Read 20037 times)

U-33 · « **Reply #75 on:** May 02, 2014, 05:55:15 pm »

After much bad language and two failed attempts at the rear bodywork, a friend on a German pulling forum I belong to suggested a Dutch website which supplies all sorts of pulling parts and accessories.

To cut a long story shirt, I've ordered a set of their rear bodywork panels, all beautifully pre formed in heavy weight Lexan...€45 plus €10 insured delivery. It may be cheating, but it will save me an awful lot of work (and even more bad language)

Photos to follow...

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #76 on:** May 02, 2014, 07:05:11 pm »

Photos of the rear bodywork parts..

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 03, 2014, 07:13:34 am »

Pic showing bodywork fitted with the driver's safety area installed..

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 03, 2014, 02:21:43 pm »

Made a start on the control panel...just the main power switch to make and fit. And just noticed the rev counter is crooked...

Rich

IanPal · « **Reply #79 on:** May 03, 2014, 03:27:45 pm »

Wow, I like very much mate. so that was the idea then, glow motor?

I had to really stare to notice the rev counter, once all in will it be that noticeable? as the saying goes, a blind man would like to see it.

Rich, on Tuesday I will probably be running up to Uckfield as I need some more plasticard and bit's, is there anything you need while I'm up there?

U-33 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 03, 2014, 04:29:27 pm »

It's now in the right way up/round/whatever...the yellow part of the rev scale is now vertical. I don't 'spose it does really matter Ian, but it annoyed me...

I've just found a tiny red led, I might install that on the panel as well...or is that going OTT?

Glow motor? Oh, see what you mean...no, that pic was just to show what the bodywork should look like when it's mounted, probably a bad choice on my behalf.

Uckfield...hmm...can I make up a shopping list please, Ian? Plasticard sheet/strip and solvent, I'll get the sizes and drop you a pm tomorrow if that's ok?

Rich

IanPal · « **Reply #81 on:** May 03, 2014, 04:41:53 pm »

Yes, no problem, you have till Tuesday as they are not open until then being bank holiday. come to think of it I don't think they open Mondays anyway.

U-33 · « **Reply #82 on:** May 03, 2014, 04:47:21 pm »

That'd be great...thanks Ian, muchly appreciated.

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 03, 2014, 05:53:56 pm »

I really really want one of these in 'High Hopes'...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R7o-8UA3p1k

Big Ada · « **Reply #84 on:** May 03, 2014, 07:36:42 pm »

Quote from: U-33 on May 02, 2014, 07:05:11 pm

Photos of the rear bodywork parts..

Rich

Look like Springer Hulls to me!

U-33 · « **Reply #85 on:** May 11, 2014, 12:59:01 pm »

Latest updates on 'High Hopes'...the chassis is on the way, and in the hands of the couriers, should be here by Tuesday.
The rear fenders are also en route from Holland, according to the tracking system they should be arriving early next week.

I've just had a call from my mate Andy, the new turbine is under construction...and what a turbine it will be. Stainless steel body, cut and welded stainless exhaust with "heat staining" left on, brass strip rivetted around the turbine shell, polished fuel tanks and fuel lines...I am really going to have to up my game to do this justice.

I have the new motor ready, prop shaft and couplings ready, last bit to get will be a three channel pistol grip 2.4gHz radio.

More updates and photos to follow during the week.

Rich

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #86 on:** May 11, 2014, 08:59:10 pm »

Quote from: U-33 on May 11, 2014, 12:59:01 pm

last bit to get will be a three channel pistol grip 2.4gHz radio.

More updates and photos to follow during the week.

Rich

Will a Spektrum DX3.0 do you?

U-33 · « **Reply #87 on:** May 12, 2014, 07:03:42 am »

Something along those lines, yes...although the Traxxas one that came with the funny car is on the list too.

Rich

triumphjon · « **Reply #88 on:** May 12, 2014, 07:33:55 am »

is there much of a following for small scale pullers in this country rich ? i know a few people who use modded gargen tractors , plus the bigger rover v8 powered one i asssited biulding a few years ago , and of course tony who has a yank tractor unit which he travel around europe with pulling

U-33 · « **Reply #89 on:** May 12, 2014, 08:32:58 am »

If we're talking full size pulling Jon, then yes...there are several UK organisations spread around the country, and loads of forums and websites. There used to be a chap who owned a garage near Heathfield, right out in the sticks, he had a Merlin powered tractor (in fact, that was the first puller I ever saw) The tractor was still around up until a few years ago, I used to see it parked up in a shed when I was working up that way. There are several shows in Sussex where you can go and see tractor pulling, one just up the road from me...might even take mine along when it's done.

R/c model pulling is a different kettle of fish...Europe has several rc clubs, forums and websites all devoted to pulling competitions, but here in the UK, I seem to be the only one who has any interest in building a tractor.

My tractor will really only get used for demonstrations at model shows, so I'm not overly bothered about entering pulling competitions with it...it's just something I've wanted to build for a long time, but never got round to doing so until now.

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #90 on:** May 13, 2014, 12:01:54 pm »

Just a short update...the rear fenders arrived this morning. Now all I need is the perishin' chassis to be delivered...I can't do anything without that bit!

Rich

triumphjon · « **Reply #91 on:** May 13, 2014, 06:22:49 pm »

i know theres a following for full size tractor pulling richard , ive been to a couple of events myself , north somerset show and headington &stockley , as i used to work for somebody who used to pull the sled ! model tractor pulling could be an interesting side of our hobby , are you building the sled as well as the tractor ??

U-33 · « **Reply #92 on:** May 13, 2014, 06:27:46 pm »

Eventually Jon, yes...I have a set of plans for a sled downloaded ready, plus there's the option of buying a full kit from a company in the States. The sled itself in model form is quite a complex thing to build, with a lot of engineering needed to get everything to work properly. I didn't realise just how complex a sled was until I looked into building one.

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #93 on:** May 15, 2014, 10:38:34 am »

''High Hopes'' takes a step forward at last...the chassis has just arrived. Chris has done an excellent job with it...size is bang on, the stance is perfect, and it looks really good. I'm pleased that the turbine fits perfectly too...not bad for guesswork over the measurements!

The new turbine that Andy is building for me is being made using the same measurements and sizes as this one, so I can go ahead now and make a start on making the other little bits...I have the front oil tank ready, a new instrument panel, so first thing to do is to install the steering servo. Next will be the drive transfer box which hopefully will house the LiPo battery, then the main motor.

Rich

IanPal · « **Reply #94 on:** May 16, 2014, 08:27:47 am »

Very nice, why couldn't it of turned up a day earlier so I'd of of seen it

Does this mean you didn't get to do what you planned with the skip? your not allowed to put that back under the bed while you play with High Hopes you know, your end up forgetting it's under there again

U-33 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 16, 2014, 08:33:39 am »

Fear not, young Ian...the Skipjack is on the slipway, I think I've worked out the cylinder and the Engel tank installation now, thanks to Andy.

'High Hopes' is awaiting parts to arrive, so whilst I wait for those, I'm going to make a start on opening up the flood holes in the Skippy today.

But first...tea is needed.

Rich

(PS...your tank is here)

IanPal · « **Reply #96 on:** May 17, 2014, 07:17:49 pm »

Young? Hell it's been a long time since I've been called that...

I'll pick up the tank when I'm next down, that way you might of cracked on with yours a bit and I can copy

U-33 · « **Reply #97 on:** May 17, 2014, 07:28:38 pm »

No worries mate...Wednesday as usual? The cylinder should be here by then.

Rich

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