Topic: Nor-Star Wave Princess. (Read 4265 times)

canabus · « **Reply #25 on:** March 02, 2022, 10:34:02 am »

Hi Circlip

The Strakes/Spray rails are to design to lift the boat out of the water.
The Chine rails are to stop water spraying up the sides of the boat.

I installed these on my little Diva half cabin cruiser which was not on the plans.

It had little chine rails which did not go the full length of the boat.

I added full length ones.

The strakes which are not in the design, I added and work very well.

I have been playing around in this area with different boats and finally look at the MFA Spearfish hull.
These things have a great turning and straight line performance.

So I am modifying the bottom of my next classic boat into the start of these hull designs.

Canabus

ChrisF · « **Reply #26 on:** March 02, 2022, 11:01:53 am »

Strakes aren't really required on models as they have more than enough power to get on the plane. The Club 500 race boats don't have them. I think they are more for looks.

The chine rails do act as spray rails near the bow but further back they aid turning by digging in which is why they should either have a sharp bottom edge or turn down.

Chris

canabus · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:14:39 am »

Hi All

The cabin area is all painted and just finished making all the windows.

These are only dry fitted at present because I had to get the wheelhouse windscreen done before installing the roof.

The roof is getting the underside painted at present before gluing it on.

Next will be the coffee stick decking with a bit of stain .

Another experiment !!!!

Harry

zooma · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2022, 09:26:56 am »

Its getting close to being finished now Harry, and another classic r/c powerboat will be rescued and live to see another day!

madwelshman · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2022, 10:16:06 am »

Quote from: zooma on March 08, 2022, 09:26:56 am

Its getting close to being finished now Harry, and another classic r/c powerboat will be rescued and live to see another day!

I totally agree Bob and saving these old models from an unknown fate is what it's about for me.
The next job (for me) is to do something with all of these 'saved models'

Looking forward to seeing how this one performs Harry. No doubt it will manage scale speed (and a bit) knowing you

Will

canabus · « **Reply #30 on:** March 08, 2022, 10:20:17 am »

Hi Zooma

Just TLC and a love of old classic boats.

Plus I like the roof goes right back to the windscreen for a cleaner look.

May add that in my Stiletto redesign with a bit more angle forward on the windscreen.

Lovely Autumn day with sunshine blue sky and some white clouds .

I did not take the pictures until 7PM tonight !!!

Harry

canabus · « **Reply #31 on:** March 08, 2022, 10:29:20 am »

Hi Lads

I have dropped the idea of the beastly 3648-1450kv (1600Watt) motor and planning on the less powerful C3542-1450kv(1050Watt) motor.

But running it on 3S not 4S.

Harry

zooma · « **Reply #32 on:** March 08, 2022, 10:42:35 am »

The Turnigy T3648-1450 motor is certainly a powerful unit.

It shoved my (comparatively heavy) 39 1/2" Rapier along at a very impressive pace on 3S.

I have acquired a couple more of these motors as I have found nothing to match them yet - and now that bigger capacity LiPo cells are more readily available at an affordable price, I should be able to get longer run times from them too.

3S is plenty for this motor - 4S would be seriously impressive!

It would be a superb choice motor for your lengthened Swordsman (Sea Raven) project

canabus · « **Reply #33 on:** March 08, 2022, 11:19:43 am »

Hi Zooma
Try the 3648-1450kv on 4S, it really gets a fire in it's belly !!!

I have a 1520kv in the Swordsman, just a bit more beans under the hood !!!!

I have a 3674-1900kv on 4S in the Javelin, but I will have to drop prop size to 38mm as the Lipo 130C has not got enough juice in it.

It drains the battery very, very quick !!!

Six long runs and it starts losing power.

Harry

Circlip · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2022, 11:28:55 am »

To emphasise your point ChrisF re the chine rails, couple of years ago on the forum, the non fitting of these on a fire tender resulted in the back sides "Sucking in" on turns. Retrofit solved the problem.

Regards Ian.

madwelshman · « **Reply #35 on:** March 08, 2022, 11:44:40 am »

Harry, I'm sure that even with the slightly less powerful motor and 3s battery rather than 4s, it will still perform well, as all of your boats seem to. You have obviously found yourself a good power combination.

Will

zooma · « **Reply #36 on:** March 08, 2022, 11:52:06 am »

Quote from: canabus on March 08, 2022, 11:19:43 am

Hi Zooma

I have a 3674-1900kv on 4S in the Javelin, but I will have to drop prop size to 38mm as the Lipo 130C has not got enough juice in it.

It drains the battery very, very quick !!!

Six long runs and it starts losing power.

Harry

Your are doing very well getting 6 long runs!

I was only getting 8 mins (max) on each run with a new freshly charged (well balanced) 3C 5400mah LiPo pack on the Rapier and fitting a smaller prop had no real advantages........ it went slightly slower.......and only added a few more seconds (at best) to the duration.

canabus · « **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2022, 10:06:53 am »

Hi All
Well after a little break, I am back at the boat !!!
The front windows are in and one side window in the wheelhouse .
Started on the decking in the wheelhouse, stern and deck.
Using Banjo coffee sticks with a Jarrah wood stain.
The outer deck strip is Cedar strips, but it's going to be interesting side ways bending these towards the bow ???
Also added the roof to the wheelhouse, but not painted on top.
I did paint it underneath in white and glued it on after.
Harry

madwelshman · « **Reply #38 on:** March 17, 2022, 07:56:30 pm »

What a difference that's going to make to the look of it Harry. Very nice.

canabus · « **Reply #39 on:** March 20, 2022, 10:10:35 am »

Hi All

Just a bit more decking, but off to Banjo's for more coffee stir sticks !!!

Oh, the coffee and an Apricot Danish to keep my strength up !!!

Canabus

zooma · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2022, 10:37:45 am »

Get them while you can - I see a move towards those oval shaped stirring sticks (bamboo?) recently in some of the coffee shops - no good at all for decking

canabus · « **Reply #41 on:** March 23, 2022, 07:39:54 am »

Hi All
Finished the bow decking and trim back the outer edges to add the kick plank.
Only matt vanishing the deck to do.
Also started painting the cockpit cabin roof.
Installed the rudder servo and mounted the motor( C3542-1450kv).
Installed all the windows.

Canabus

madwelshman · « **Reply #42 on:** March 23, 2022, 01:12:12 pm »

Very smart Harry, makes a big difference to the look of the boat and a huge change from what it was like when it arrived with you.

Will

canabus · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2022, 05:42:43 am »

Hi Lads

Well, the boat is ready for the sea trails tomorrow.

Full system check today with the motor and rudder moving in the right directions !!!

Grease up the rudder and drive shaft with silicon waterproof tap grease.

Hope it floats !!!

Harry

Dave_S. · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2022, 08:21:11 am »

Looks great, a fine rescue.

canabus · « **Reply #45 on:** April 09, 2022, 08:36:43 am »

Hi All
https://rctoystasmania.com/forums/topic/saturday-at-the-canal-9th-april-22/

Video from today !!!

The boat requires the battery moved forward, but, it floats and goes!!!

Well, it was better than the hairy plane !!!

Harry

canabus · « **Reply #46 on:** May 04, 2022, 01:16:48 am »

Hi All

Some video from the weekend with the Princess on rescue duties !!

Harry
https://rctoystasmania.com/forums/topic/quite-day-the-canal/

madwelshman · « **Reply #47 on:** May 04, 2022, 09:27:56 pm »

Well done Harry, she's certainly up to your usual standard of performance and looks absolutely great on the water.
A great rescue and resto.

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