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TugCowboy

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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #50 on: August 03, 2022, 11:36:38 pm »

I love an Aziz model, sadly got rid of mine many years ago and it does pain me to think of it even now.
Great to see your progress though and I love the concept of keeping it light above the waterline, I like a chunky fixture and fitting but always have been weary when I see others plonking masses of brass and white metal fittings up top.

Looking forward to seeing more.

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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #51 on: August 04, 2022, 09:38:15 am »

Been looking for deck fittings made with injection mouldings but no luck. Shapeways have  cranes but winches are not right, made some more out of styrene .
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #52 on: August 04, 2022, 09:38:51 am »

What kind of thing are you after? they could be 3d printed I imagine if they are common enough.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #53 on: August 04, 2022, 09:51:07 am »

Hi Have looked at printers, still thinking about the resin ones. Some parts are difficult using styrene. Another 2 deck fittings made.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #54 on: August 04, 2022, 10:10:12 am »

Hi Tugcowboy  Tried casting , mixed results with JB weld perhaps tubes were not warm enough .  Will have another go to make the drums. More weight removed from above the waterline.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #55 on: August 04, 2022, 09:44:48 pm »

Hi
I made MV Celestine. She had all white metal fittings. I cleaned up one of each fitting to make a master. Then recast all in resign. Results over 1.5kg reduction in weight.
If I was you use what you have has a master.
John
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #56 on: August 06, 2022, 03:45:13 pm »

Is cost the only reason why manufacturers haven't switched over to injection moulded plastics? White metal above the waterline to me is a disaster waiting to happen all that weight above the waterline.  I want to sail the boat in all weathers not just flat calm conditions. Been looking at Turkmodels, they appear to have done away with white metal. The next boat may be the Scottish fishery protection one.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #57 on: August 08, 2022, 09:54:44 am »

Bought a resin moulding kit to see how it compares to Jb weld. Its clear, will see if it takes paint if not another try. Google search gives 2 options , spray primer into mould or mix a pigment into the resin. Fixed the cutouts in the rear deck , both sides are the same now. Some more white metal for melting down for ballast .
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #58 on: August 08, 2022, 09:34:24 pm »

Test run in Loch Lomond, boat wants to sail in circles when both motors are set on 100% ( full stick via switches, no rudder input as i was not using the sticks) . Fitted a gps to check , rudder looks ok might be mismatched motors even if they are the same type. Flysky do rpm sensors , another issue is battery life is poor, after hour the telemetry was showing the boats battery at 9.6 v under load.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #59 on: August 12, 2022, 12:15:48 pm »

Going round in circles solved. Voltage to motors from the battery , one speed controller output 9.6v and the other 11.3 v.  Though my Radiomaster 16s had a faulty stick , or internal pc board. Going to look at a brushless set up.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #60 on: August 29, 2023, 06:29:06 pm »

some more white metal replaced.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #61 on: August 29, 2023, 06:49:08 pm »

Crane final version .
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #62 on: August 29, 2023, 06:56:36 pm »

Rear mast some brass strip and rod to redo the railings ,fibre for rear light and ladders to replace lost brass rungs.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #63 on: August 29, 2023, 09:58:42 pm »

Nice work on the crane.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #64 on: November 29, 2023, 01:31:13 pm »

I am thinking about buying this sound module . https://www.mr-rcworld.co.uk/shop/realtime-engine-sound-playback-module/
Its small, might need to use a waterproof case, has anyone else bought one?Don't know if the supplied sounds are suitable for the Aziz.Suppose you could use an Audio program to make up a sound track to replicate the boats engine sound.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #65 on: December 29, 2023, 09:15:19 pm »

Some lights, and fitted tubes just incase it wants a rewire. Some damage but easily fixed. Need to think about front mast and rear work deck lights, tried fibre optic cable but too small because of the right angle bends .
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #66 on: December 29, 2023, 09:27:21 pm »

Very realistic night image ronnie42 :-))
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #67 on: December 31, 2023, 05:50:45 pm »

Lights added more floodlights.Some damage to mid deck but will be easy to repair lights, styrene tubes for wiring runs. Has anyone images of lighting on the work deck of supply boats as that the next area to add lights.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #68 on: December 31, 2023, 06:10:49 pm »

Starting to look better, ships at night are well lit up.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #69 on: January 04, 2024, 06:14:04 pm »

Decided to make the stern roller lower and able to revolv, never liked the way that the roller sits high over the work deck.. First attempt leaked due to roller shaft leaking.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #70 on: January 04, 2024, 06:27:13 pm »

Its a pain trying to upload photos, why do we need to reduce image size? Other forums do it automatically, modern phones take large images. My Pixel 6 needs an app from play store to reduce the image size for this forum, perhaps that's why people shy away from posting up images on builds.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #71 on: January 04, 2024, 06:37:40 pm »

First attempt, but it leaks.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #72 on: January 04, 2024, 06:58:41 pm »

Glued in the shaft for roller, now roller turns on shaft. If it's watertight on the work deck it's an easy job to lower the roller again as they are level with the deck on OSV boats. Sealed up again with resin around the roller housing.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #73 on: January 04, 2024, 07:21:15 pm »

Thinking about a winch , don't want to spend loads on a working one. Going to try and make one . Can fit the motor and gears under the work deck plate then a belt drive to drive the winch as it's on a fixed section of deck.
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Re: Aziz static to rc
« Reply #74 on: January 11, 2024, 08:08:27 pm »

Lights and removing pot metal . Changed to brass strip,the white metal is not strong enough and I hate the stuff. One would think that today alternative material is available.. one done 2 to go , will be able to lay the superstructure down with breaking bits now.
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