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[john54]

Hi All
Yet another addition !
Three props just the outers are driven (so far!) but all three props are the handed the same.
Not tryed her yet. Can i expect heeling touble ?

[bogstandard]

Remove the middle prop before sailing, it will act like a brake, even if you have it free wheeling.
Just make a tapered cone to put in its place.

Been there, got the t-shirt, and baseball cap.

John

[john54]

Thanks
Thinking of fitting 700 bb to middle shaft on ch 3 with separate e.s.c & battery just to see what happens.

[rem2007]

looks good john

[gingyer]

Looks good John, Just need some pics of it
causing mayhem on the water
is it a kit or scratch built?

Colin

[john54]

Not sure of her history might be a kit any ideas ? Did a deal with my fishing boat (sending me to sleep!)
Shes 39 in x 9 in wooden hull ,a.b.s super/sr lots of nice detailing nav ,inside lights ect.
Still bits to do on her wireing a right mess.
Will keep you posted 

[john54]

The Wise One (Alan) from club said shes an aerokits.

[Powered Boat Mouldings]

Hi John
           Hope all goes well with the maiden voyage. What batteries are you intending to use?
Cos you'll need a lot of volts to get that moving. Don't get caught in the power/weight trap

Regards Rob.

[john54]

Hi Rob
Going to try X2 7.2v 3700 nimh in series not fitted motor to middle shaft yet( blanked off)
So its just the 600s on outers for now.
Will let you know how she go,s
Cheers
John

[Powered Boat Mouldings]

Hi John
          Good luck however I think you may be disappointed :( with the performance. Try 16.8v then she might go well . I know this from my 78ft Higgins to the same scale, they need power with little weight to look right.

Regards Rob.

[john54]

Hi
Not really expecting her to be right on shake down.
If dismal i will follow your plan.
Will take my dateline manta down with me anyway (if i feel the need for speed!)

[john54]

I think the paint job matchs the the party season !

[Powered Boat Mouldings]

Hi John
          Good to see you have your feet on the ground with the elco, however is the Manta still wrapped up?

Regards Rob.

[john54]

Shes a wolf in a bling coat

[john54]

Down the lake this morning windchill -3 (Must have been mad!)
Anyway just a touch under powered need to bring middle prop into play i think ?
Also move batt/pak aft running v/wet , bow down  c of g wrong
Useing 14.4 volts ,F.R 30 HX e.s.c, x2 M.F.A  4.5-15V RE540 MOTORS ,40mm 3/blade brass props.
What do you think best choice for center prop would be? matching,700bb or speed 600?
And would the e.s.c cope with 3 motors.
Cheers
John

[Powered Boat Mouldings]

Hi John
         40mm three blade props are not helping. Before you spend any money try 35mm two blade, works for me. Or the best choice would be to run 14.4 volts to the 700bb running 35 / 40mm prop and remove the 540's.

Regards Rob.

[john54]

Hi All
Go to start to tidy her up a bit.
Her hull is quite badly painted curtains,varnish (gone pinkish!) ect.
Rubbed her down smooth now. Ive never painted a boat before !
So brush or spray (not to bad at that) , one colour or camo.
Any ideas ?

[gingyer]

Hi John
I would redomend you paint the PT Boat In what ever you feel like
Below is a link to a book I bought and Would recomend it. It contains good pictures, diagrams
for the PT boat and their weapons also there is good colour pictures of some of the
colours and schemes painted on the boats

Colin

http://www.barbarossabooks.co.uk/index.php?main_page=pubs_product_book_jph1_info&cPath=9_170&products_id=5049

[DickyD]

Hi John
I agree with Rob, try 2 bladed 35mm props preferably with a fine pitch before you do anything else.
It worked for me.

 

[john54]

I know its been said so many times over before i just cant beleive how good it is on this forum.
i have never had a problem that has not be sorted out on here and i mean that (not just lip service)
You all have good one now.

[Powered Boat Mouldings]

Hi John
          Any progress with the 80ft? On the subject of painting the model, I use acrylics because they are forgiving if used with or covering other types of paint e.g enamel / celulose. They also cover well either brused on or sprayed. Try the Tamiya acrylic in aerosol form for the the bulk of the operation then brush the small details. They correct colours are available for your elco.

Regards Rob.
 

[john54]

Hi Rob
Thanks for asking.
Right then. Now painted as per pic found on net (even waterline)
Speed 600 on center shaft 35 mm handed 2 blade props x3
X2 3000 mah ni-mh 9.6 v packs in parallel nw in stern to bring bow up.
20min (ish) run time.
As Mr G Ramsey might say " aerokits pt 109 running very well, sounding good ,DONE!"
Sorry about pics phone/cam.

[HS93 (RIP)]

Speed 600 on center shaft 35 mm handed 2 blade props x3
X2 3000 mah ni-mh 9.6 v packs in parallel nw in stern to bring bow up.
20min (ish) run time.

Not a fan of running cells in parallel, it has been discused on hear many times so will not go in to it again , but if you have more than one speed controller I would think about splitting it up.

Peter

[john54]

How about 1 pak & e.s.c running the outers & a second pak & e.s.c (viper 25) for the speed 600 via a y lead ?

[HS93 (RIP)]

That would be much better , less chance of damaging a pack.

Peter