Topic: Amati Classic Yacht Heritage 46 Grand Banks Model (Read 1726 times)

Stan · « **on:** June 22, 2019, 08:08:45 AM »

Having been bought this kit for my big 70 it would appear that top weight will be a problem. This morning I Have weighed the wood items supplied in the kit and they weighed 4lb 9 oz this does not include the dinghy. It looks like I will need to find a lighter material for construction plastic card may be a option. The dinghy weighs 3.6 oz seating 11 oz and the hull 3lb 6oz. Amati have produced a beautiful model that will be a pleasure to build and sail. I hope to source materials during the summer and start the build in the Autumn

Stan.

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Capt Podge · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2019, 09:11:30 AM »

It'll be interesting to see how you deal with the problem and I'm sure you'll find a way

Regards
Ray.

Taranis · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2019, 09:48:43 AM »

Hi Stan and all others interested.
This thread may be helpful in pictures at least. I've not read it in detail but there may be mistakes to learn from
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1307278-Amati-Grand-Banks-46-Trawler#post16083683

Great that we have a new build to follow Stan

tigertiger · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2019, 04:04:34 PM »

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JayDee · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2019, 05:10:12 PM »

Hello,

The name of this Topic is WRONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The boat is NOT a SCHOONER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please READ what is being typed!!

John

JayDee · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2019, 05:20:30 PM »

Hello,

THIS is a SCHOONER !!

John.

Taranis · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2019, 05:22:24 PM »

https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/amati-grand-banks.html#SID=178

Netleyned · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2019, 05:31:23 PM »

A Geordie Schooner
Ned

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2019, 10:43:44 PM »

Quote from: JayDee on June 22, 2019, 05:10:12 PM

Hello,

The name of this Topic is WRONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The boat is NOT a SCHOONER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please READ what is being typed!!

John

Quite right John, it's neither a schooner OR a trawler, it's a Grand Banks Cruiser.

Peter.

Taranis · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2019, 11:07:20 PM »

Why can’t it be a schooner with no sails just like the many yachts without sails
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht

JayDee · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2019, 12:30:55 AM »

Hello,

A Schooner with no Sails, is like a human with no Brains.
Over and OUT !!!!!.

John.

derekwarner · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2019, 05:00:24 AM »

The most expensively maintained Yacht in history?.......

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tigertiger · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2019, 07:00:13 AM »

OK Topic title changed yet again.
This time to fit in with the description on the model's instruction book, as found on the internet.
Not as described by a supplier

tigertiger · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2019, 07:01:47 AM »

@Stan, if this is your model, there is a video build log here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KJ5El07wKo

Taranis · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2019, 12:18:40 PM »

I'm for Stan calling it what he wants given that it's his blog and taking the time to share his build

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2019, 11:27:37 PM »

Quote from: Taranis on June 22, 2019, 11:07:20 PM

Why can’t it be a schooner with no sails just like the many yachts without sails
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht

There are motor yachts and sailing yachts but, as far as I am aware, there is no such thing as a motor schooner. However, I could be wrong

Peter.

Stan · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2019, 04:08:03 PM »

HI Guys this post seems to have stirred up a few people so lets all calm down. The official title should read Grand Banks Heritage 46. I have now checked the kit and marked all the parts ready hopefully for a build to start in late September. To lighten the kit much of the material will have be substituted and various parts remade from plastic card and wood veneer applied over the top. With regards to power for this model I need your help with brushless motors for this project. The model is 880 mm in length two shafts 35mm props 7.4 lipo. Do not need high speed motors and of course E S C.

Stan

Taranis · « **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2019, 04:12:40 PM »

Given twin props I reckon the motor I've used in the Lobster boat would be fine 28/36 750kv mine is turning a 45mm 3 blade.
This will give 5,550 rpm max at 7.4 volts. Obviously more on a fresh charged battery but it only goes as fast as you make it.

Currently no stock but I've set an alert for when they're back. Really cheap!
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-d2836-11-750kv-brushless-outrunner-motor.html?wrh_pdp=1

Alternatively they still have 950KV in stock same dimensions 7,030 RPM at same volts

I have a spare motor if you wanted to take my advice offered so you could set up your drive train.

This is the ESC I've used and I'm very pleased with it. A little sweetie and dead easy to program once you grasp it.
Again the price is keen
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/trackstar-30a-1-16th-scale-sensorless-brushless-esc.html?wrh_pdp=7

Popeye · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2019, 11:11:14 PM »

Hi Taranis.

I'm debating whether to buy this kit but before I proceed Id appreciate some guidance in respect of the following questions:-

(1) what adhesive weas used to affix the the simulated clinker planking to the hull and has its adhesion withstood the test of time once immersed in the wet stuff?
(2) Did you take any special precautions to seal the planking?

The same questions apply to the deck planking.

Finally, did the kits' construction manual recommend the types of adhesives to be used for the models' fabrication

Thanks in anticipation.

Popeye

Taranis · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2019, 11:16:23 PM »

Sorry but I have not built this model it is Stan’s new project

Stan · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2019, 04:49:01 PM »

There is no doubt this model will build up to be a show stopper. Full credit to Amati for producing this kit but I feel to convert this model to RC some big changes in construction will be needed. I hope to source all items during the summer to complete the build. More info and pictures when items are bought.

Stan.

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2019, 06:00:53 AM »

Topic tidied up.

Peter.

Taranis · « **Reply #22 on:** June 26, 2019, 01:03:02 PM »

Thank you Peter
Back in stock at UK warehouse but the ESC I posted is now out of stock. UK require a spend of £40 for fee delivery.
I ordered quite a lot of items from the EU warehouse last night and got another 10% discount.
I got mounts for these motors at Leeds model shop under £3 each as seen in my Lobster build

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-d2836-11-750kv-brushless-outrunner-motor.html

Stan · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2019, 05:48:00 PM »

Hi update on my winter project. Materials purchased for construction of the cabin area light ply and styrene to be used. Brushless motors and two E S C and lipo batteries will provide power. Props and shafts still to be purchased. Two pictures showing the b/ less motors that may be used.

Stan

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