building my new model boat

[convoy hunter]

Hello all,
I 've begun to work on my model boat called
"Sea Queen" I will try to post daily pictures of its construction.

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=2985

[convoy hunter]

the boat is made of ply wood.
1170 mm long
360 mm wide.
for more details visit http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/aerokits-6792-0.html

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=2986

[convoy hunter]

now I must wait for the glue to dry

[SteamWake]

Looks like a good start that doesent look like a Dumas model who makes it?

I hope you dont hit a stall point like I did with my latest project (see my sig).

[convoy hunter]

Looks like a good start that doesent look like a Dumas model who makes it?

I hope you dont hit a stall point like I did with my latest project (see my sig).
since I am making it I know that I have not got stuck. (yet)

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=2987

[Alex]

Following the progress with interest ! :DL

:arrgh!:

[Task Force]

cool, will also keep a eye on this.:up:

[Chad]

Pretty cool stuff :) Subscribing to this thread!

I always envy people who are good at this kind of stuff, I unfortunately, am not one of those people.

[AVGWarhawk]

She looks like a Christ Craft. Will you motorize it?

[SteamWake]

since I am making it I know that I have not got stuck. (yet)

Heh I meant who made the kit that you are making ;)

By getting stuck I mean real life projects (like remodeling bathrooms and kitchens and repairing plumbing disastors) keep you from 'working' on the model.


Yea it does look like a Chris Craft but then again nearly all boats of this type looked like a Chris Craft :D

[convoy hunter]

Heh I meant who made the kit that you are making ;)

By getting stuck I mean real life projects (like remodeling bathrooms and kitchens and repairing plumbing disastors) keep you from 'working' on the model.


Yea it does look like a Chris Craft but then again nearly all boats of this type looked like a Chris Craft :D
this boat is made from JotiKa Ltd.
And I am not stuck with anything except the boat.

It is not a Chris Craft its a cabin cruiser

[convoy hunter]

She looks like a Christ Craft. Will you motorize it?
yes I am going to motorize it with a graupner speed 700 bb

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=2988

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=2991

[convoy hunter]

sorry for the delay

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3000

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3001

[Jimbuna]

Looking good :up:

This was the last rc model boat I built nearly 25 years ago:

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/wiesel-5505-0.html

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/images/Model-Boats/Graupner-model-boats/Graupner-Clasic-Line-Wiesel/Graupner-Clasic-Line-Wiesel-4.jpg

[Gerald]

Looking good :up:

This was the last rc model boat I built nearly 25 years ago:

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/wiesel-5505-0.html

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/images/Model-Boats/Graupner-model-boats/Graupner-Clasic-Line-Wiesel/Graupner-Clasic-Line-Wiesel-4.jpg :hmmm:


BTW, good job :yep:

[DarkFish]

Sorry for the bad poll entry, blame it on me being too drunk to think clearly:D:O:

Anyway, it's probably gonna float and work sometime, but I don't think that'll be the first time.

[convoy hunter]

Looking good :up:

This was the last rc model boat I built nearly 25 years ago:

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/wiesel-5505-0.html

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/images/Model-Boats/Graupner-model-boats/Graupner-Clasic-Line-Wiesel/Graupner-Clasic-Line-Wiesel-4.jpg
nice one:yeah:

[convoy hunter]

Sorry for the bad poll entry, blame it on me being too drunk to think clearly:D:O:

Anyway, it's probably gonna float and work sometime, but I don't think that'll be the first time.
never mind

[convoy hunter]

tonight I am going to post my 7th pic. I am waiting for the glue to dry:O:

[AVGWarhawk]

yes I am going to motorize it with a graupner speed 700 bb

Great! It is very satisfying seeing your work actually ply the waters!

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3023

[convoy hunter]

sorry for not replying sooner but I am still waiting for the inner equipment to come.:smug:

[Betonov]

love it, it will definately float, if not the first time than the second time you fix the leaks :DL (if any)

[ajrimmer42]

Looking very good. I would like to try my hand at making a good wooden RC boat kit. I once made a real boat as a bit of a summer project though lol

[SteamWake]

Looking good, nice and square.

The stuffing box looks nice and smooth also.

How are you going to finish it? Fiberglass? Epoxy?

[convoy hunter]

Looking good, nice and square.

The stuffing box looks nice and smooth also.

How are you going to finish it? Fiberglass? Epoxy?
Epoxy

[convoy hunter]

I would like to purchase a sound module for my boat. Any ideas?

[Chad]

What do you mean sound module? Like an actual sound system or something else entirely?

[convoy hunter]

What do you mean sound module? Like an actual sound system or something else entirely?
I mean a device connected to the speed controller to generate almost real sound like accelerating ship engine or startup

[nikimcbee]

Cool! good luck with it. I'm personally working on a PT boat-RC conversion,

[convoy hunter]

Cool! good luck with it. I'm personally working on a PT boat-RC conversion,

well done!!!! any photos?

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3423

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3424

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3425

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3426

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3427

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3428

[Schroeder]

You can put multiple pictures in one post.;)

Nice boat btw.:salute:

[AVGWarhawk]

Looks great!

[FIREWALL]

Great work. :salute: Can we get some specs.

[Gargamel]

Tonnage?

[Sailor Steve]

Looking Good! :rock:

Tonnage?
Unless you want to see a number like 0.0000000352, we should probably be asking for Ounceage. :rotfl2:

[convoy hunter]

Tonnage?
its 0.002 T which means 2 Kg

[convoy hunter]

Great work. :salute: Can we get some specs.
Length:1170mm Beam 370mm

speed is unknown for the time being as I haven't decided if I will install the graupner speed 700 BB turbo or the brushless version of it

[convoy hunter]

You can put multiple pictures in one post.;)

Nice boat btw.:salute:
I know.

[convoy hunter]

I will try to upload a youtube video with the first time launching.

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3439

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3495

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3496

[Gerald]

Good work, :up:

[convoy hunter]

Good work, :up:
thanks. I am now waiting for it to dry so I can test it for any leaks

[Gerald]

thanks. I am now waiting for it to dry so I can test it for any leaks How many hours have you spent in this stage, :DL

[convoy hunter]

How many hours have you spent in this stage, :DL
painting? Dunno for sure maybe 1 hour painting and 12 waiting

[convoy hunter]

I will try to upload the instruction manual too. I won't bother uploading the blueprints cause they are in full scale:O:

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3502
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3503
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3504
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3505
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3506
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3507

[convoy hunter]

also sorry about the ticks and the blured spots. If you want any help in reading just tell me which page do you need.

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3556

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=3557

[Herr-Berbunch]

It's been four months, I'm getting impatient to see this on the water! :yep:

[convoy hunter]

It's been four months, I'm getting impatient to see this on the water! :yep:
I know that I have been working on it for a long time but after finishing painting I 'll post its first time on water. (maybe in the bathtub:O:)

[Herr-Berbunch]

I know that I have been working on it for a long time but after finishing painting I 'll post its first time on water. (maybe in the bathtub:O:)

OK, as long as it's just the boat and water in the tub :yep:

[convoy hunter]

just made a video of my boat check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpmOddDfnrg

[Jimbuna]

Good opening sequence, looking forward to the rest.....with the torpedo tubes and the deck gun :DL

[convoy hunter]

...with the torpedo tubes and the deck gun :DL
with what?:o

[Jimbuna]

with what?:o

Wishful thinking that's all :03:

[convoy hunter]

I am now working on a reduction gearbox because I am using a speed 700 BB turbo 12V motor which can rev up to 15000 RPM. If I don't use the gearbox I am going to burn the motor due to the big size of the prop.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Nice construction video, still waiting for the wet stuff! :up:

[convoy hunter]

Nice construction video, still waiting for the wet stuff! :up:
it's coming. I decided that it would be nicer if I putted it for the first time in the pool instead of the tub. So I am waiting for the weather to get better.

[convoy hunter]

Changed the motor again I am using now a lower RPM but mor powerfull motor from an old car. New video with Rc equipment at the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBMEhyU7pG8

[Herr-Berbunch]

Boat + water = what the public want!

Get it wet :O:

[convoy hunter]

Boat + water = what the public want!

Get it wet :O:
coming! coming!

[nikimcbee]

Cool! good luck with it. I'm personally working on a PT boat-RC conversion,

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167692

Mines almost ready to go. I just need to seal her up and to the benchmark testing.

What kind of speed controller are you using?

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167692

Mines almost ready to go. I just need to seal her up and to the benchmark testing.

What kind of speed controller are you using?
I am using an Electronize Type FR15 HVR
http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/electronize-type-fr15-hvr-2293-0.html

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=4511

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=4512

[convoy hunter]

Guys 4 more things to do before getting wet.

1. Fit the cockpit windows
2. repaint the deck
3. fit the electronics
4. The fittings ( I may launch it first and then put on the fittings)


I am going to deal with the windows and the deck today
and then I will have to find an idea on how to prevent the motor from moving around itself.

[convoy hunter]

Cockpit windows done. in two hours I will start painting the deck.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Still waiting impatiently :D

[convoy hunter]

Still waiting impatiently :D
I know but I also need to wait for the glue to dry before I start painting
The good thing is that because I am painting it at evening it will have dried 'till next morning so when I get up I can start work on the electrics.

[convoy hunter]

Deck repaint done.
first thing tommorow : electronics.

[FIREWALL]

Pics. :DL

[convoy hunter]

Pics. :DL
well I think it would be better to take some pics after I remove the tape and the newspapers.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Any more progress :hmmm:

[convoy hunter]

Finally the boat got wet (in the tub for tests) and it didn't go well (:damn:).
there were leaks at the point were the shaft goes through the hull.

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=4638

[convoy hunter]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=4639

[_dgn_]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=374&pictureid=4638

Nice boat !!!

"Bravo" for your great (and fine) work, convoy hunter.

But it's maybe largely time to replace your bath-tub with a swimming pool ... :D

[convoy hunter]

But it's maybe largely time to replace your bath-tub with a swimming pool ... :D
yes I thought that too. but the local lake is by far better than a swimming pool.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Nice to see it wet at last, just on the outside would've been better though. ;)

Keep it up!

[convoy hunter]

still leaking today.:damn: :damn: :damn: :damn:
We will see tommorow if the leaks will stop.

[Jimbuna]

You need a silicone shaft seal...measure the dimater of your propellor shaft and purchase one from your local hobby shop.

[convoy hunter]

leaks fixed today and a floatation test has been completed just now and I am here to tell you that it is NOT LEAKING ANYMORE!!!!!!:woot:

[Herr-Berbunch]

:woot::woot::woot:


Get it on the lake, quick! :D

[convoy hunter]

I am afraid I can't. It's raining here

[Herr-Berbunch]

I am afraid I can't. It's raining here

:har: What? And you don't want to get your boat wet? :hmmm:


:O:

[convoy hunter]

No I don't want to get myself wet:O:

[convoy hunter]

Ok guys, I planned to go at the local pond this sunday. There I should begin sea trials for the boat. I will make sure to post a good video about it.:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Here's hoping yor boat doesn't turn in to a Das Boot :DL

[convoy hunter]

Just returned from the lake. And I discovered something while on sea trials,
1. it was going very slow
2. I need more weight.
Also we had an accident because the prop hit an underwater rock and the shaft was disconected in the middle of the lake ( we managed to get it out of the water). So I will repost when I have the video ready.

[convoy hunter]

upload starting now.

[convoy hunter]

video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DO0-u2isa4

[Herr-Berbunch]

Looking good, but yes it does look too high in the water. Keep going :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Looks like you need quite a bit more ballast, I used to use lead sheets because you could cover a larger surface area.

[convoy hunter]

go here for more aerokits models http://adf.ly/3HMIR

[Herr-Berbunch]

Bumpity bump - how's it going now? :arrgh!:

[convoy hunter]

Bumpity bump - how's it going now? :arrgh!:
not well as I cannot go to the lake because I am not so well. sneezing and coughing all the time

[Herr-Berbunch]

Oh dear, hope you get better soon. At least you have teh interwebz to entertain you. :up:

[convoy hunter]

Oh dear, hope you get better soon. At least you have teh interwebz to entertain you. :up:
:yep: dead right

[Jimbuna]

Fancy a go at this next?

1/96 HMS Illustrious...about 8' long :DL

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/2672/p1000879.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/p1000879.jpg/)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Fancy a go at this next?

1/96 HMS Illustrious...about 8' long :DL



Wouldn't it be quicker to just buy the real thing. Cheaper too. :nope:

[Jimbuna]

Wouldn't it be quicker to just buy the real thing. Cheaper too. :nope:

It would certainly be quicker....she's been up in the loft for well over twenty years :DL

[AVGWarhawk]

Nice boat CH. You have a great lake to run the boat on. :yeah: I'm working on a scratch built Lake Union Dreamboat. You can find my build thread here:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1519943


Great site and knowledge people.

[convoy hunter]

Nice boat CH. You have a great lake to run the boat on. :yeah: I'm working on a scratch built Lake Union Dreamboat. You can find my build thread here:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1519943


Great site and knowledge people.
very nice. :up:

[AVGWarhawk]

That's a great site CH. Rockin Robbins pointed it out to me. Some of the work the guys post on their current projects is incredible. If get a chance to look over the site it might inspire you to make another boat! The one in this thread looks great! I have my eye on a shrimping boat after I complete my Lake Union.

:D

[convoy hunter]

That's a great site CH. Rockin Robbins pointed it out to me. Some of the work the guys post on their current projects is incredible. If get a chance to look over the site it might inspire you to make another boat! The one in this thread looks great! I have my eye on a shrimping boat after I complete my Lake Union.

:D
I think that my next project will be a double prop. Any ideas?

[AVGWarhawk]

I think that my next project will be a double prop. Any ideas?


Mine is a double prop. Lake Union Dream Boat. I found the bulkheads design on the internet and went from there. I assemble the odd bits as I go along. I just ordered the rudders/stuffing box/port windows this week. Next week I will get the two motors/ESC/battery.

Dumas is a large manufacture of boats to build. Here are some links you will like:

http://www.mackproductsrc.com/
I have spoken to Frank a few times. Great guy and has the answers to what you have questions for. I purchased a lot of running gear from here.

http://www.dumasproducts.com/
I ordered my two drive shafts and stuffing box here.

I'm thinking of this one next or a steam launch:

http://www.rktman.com/rlh/boothbay/steps/step273.html


Search the net for model boat plans. This is what I did. Printed the plans and enlarged them on a printer to a 1:12 ration. My boat is 34 inches long. I then got a bunch of pictures of the Lake Union. It's coming along nicely.

[AVGWarhawk]

http://d951443.u114.weberz.com/images/rescue_boat/plans.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

Found this site that has two steamboat plans. I found my next woodie to build! The two are near the bottom.

http://www.john-tom.com/html/SteamPlans.html

[convoy hunter]

thank you warhawk

[AVGWarhawk]

Yep, going to make a steam launch on my next one. Found the steam engine. Boat will be 24 inches long. The plans are in German but the line drawings are not! :DL

Expensive hobby....

[convoy hunter]

Expensive hobby....
Very:D

[nikimcbee]

Yep, going to make a steam launch on my next one. Found the steam engine. Boat will be 24 inches long. The plans are in German but the line drawings are not! :DL

Expensive hobby....

Yes it is.:dead: If I do a second ship, it'll be a battleship, but they are just too damn expensive.:dead:

Then there's subs.:dead::dead::dead:

[nikimcbee]

http://d951443.u114.weberz.com/images/rescue_boat/plans.jpg

d'oh, just saw this. Convert it to a pt-boat.:D

[Madox58]

Just watched your 'Attacks' on the Japanese Duck Convoys.
:har:

It did give me an idea I may try here in Ohio.
:03:

[convoy hunter]

Then there's subs.:dead::dead::dead:
You mean engel's? They are way too expensive

[convoy hunter]

Just watched your 'Attacks' on the Japanese Duck Convoys.
:har:

It did give me an idea I may try here in Ohio.
:03:
What are you going to do mount torpedo launchers and fire torpedoes on ducks.:O: Be carefull though ducks are heavily armed:haha:

[AVGWarhawk]

Yes it is.:dead: If I do a second ship, it'll be a battleship, but they are just too damn expensive.:dead:

Then there's subs.:dead::dead::dead:

I favor the woody boats such as Cris Craft and the Lake Union I'm making now. Steamboat launch with working steam engine will be next.


I would say that this scratch built boat I'm working on now will cost close to $1,000.00 from start to finish. Worth it to me though. I'm enjoying the heck out of it. Plus, when I was a kid lack of knowledge and finance to do such things put a damper on this hobby. Now that I can afford and have the knowledge to do so it's great. :DL

My kids are still amazed that a stack of balsa and bass wood now is a hull for a Lake Union Dream Boat.

[nikimcbee]

Just watched your 'Attacks' on the Japanese Duck Convoys.
:har:

It did give me an idea I may try here in Ohio.
:03:

Glad you liked them.:ahoy:

[nikimcbee]

I favor the woody boats such as Cris Craft and the Lake Union I'm making now. Steamboat launch with working steam engine will be next.


I would say that this scratch built boat I'm working on now will cost close to $1,000.00 from start to finish. Worth it to me though. I'm enjoying the heck out of it. Plus, when I was a kid lack of knowledge and finance to do such things put a damper on this hobby. Now that I can afford and have the knowledge to do so it's great. :DL

My kids are still amazed that a stack of balsa and bass wood now is a hull for a Lake Union Dream Boat.

I have the plans for a scratch build Higgins pt-boat I picked up in a boating magazine. It'd be fun to do, but I don't have the tools and the time.

I do have access to a 1/200 scale Yamato, if I wanted to build that. But there is the time/money/space issue.

[AVGWarhawk]

Truth be told Jason, I work on the boat when I can. It may be one hour for the week. It may be a few hours. This type of model work with the balsa and bass wood take time for drying etc. As far tools, jig saw for the plywood bulkheads and other thicker woods. Use a fine blade. (Almost purchased a scroll saw this weekend..almost) Xacto kit for cutting the the balsa and bass strips. CA glue that holds fast and quickly. Sandpaper. Some cheap clamps and rubber bands for holding pieces as they dry. That's it as far as tools. I'm into this two months and I'm still finishing the hull. Last night got it's first coat of primer to find imperfections. This will take me some time to complete. Then I start assembling the running gear. I have the motors/ESC on the way. :yeah:

[nikimcbee]

Truth be told Jason, I work on the boat when I can. It may be one hour for the week. It may be a few hours. This type of model work with the balsa and bass wood take time for drying etc. As far tools, jig saw for the plywood bulkheads and other thicker woods. Use a fine blade. (Almost purchased a scroll saw this weekend..almost) Xacto kit for cutting the the balsa and bass strips. CA glue that holds fast and quickly. Sandpaper. Some cheap clamps and rubber bands for holding pieces as they dry. That's it as far as tools. I'm into this two months and I'm still finishing the hull. Last night got it's first coat of primer to find imperfections. This will take me some time to complete. Then I start assembling the running gear. I have the motors/ESC on the way. :yeah:

In theory, I know how to build a boat from scratch. The guy that helped me build the pt boat has built several boats from scratch. I'd love to build a r/c ww1 German sub, but that would be some serious time/work.

Let me look around, and I'll find a link to some of his work.

[nikimcbee]

In theory, I know how to build a boat from scratch. The guy that helped me build the pt boat has built several boats from scratch. I'd love to build a r/c ww1 German sub, but that would be some serious time/work.

Let me look around, and I'll find a link to some of his work.

That was easy.

http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/users/don-rc/drc-index.html

[AVGWarhawk]

Seems the guy has built one or two! :up:

I have a little something for your r/c u-boat!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z24d8hMc8n4

[Madox58]

What are you going to do mount torpedo launchers and fire torpedoes on ducks.:O: Be carefull though ducks are heavily armed:haha:

:haha:
No, make a cheap Solar charged boat with some kind of loud noise maker on it.
A control unit much like those sweepers you see on TV is placed near the Pond to keep the boat from running aground.

It could be used to scare Geese out of the area I'm thinking.

Geese are becomeing a MAJOR problem with local Pond owners here.

@nikimcbee,
It was just the kind of thing I would do!!
That's why I found it so funny and cool!
:up:

[nikimcbee]

Seems the guy has built one or two! :up:

I have a little something for your r/c u-boat!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z24d8hMc8n4

I see your cool video and raise you one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExA69prggRg
:Kaleun_Applaud:

[AVGWarhawk]

He got the u-boat to surface! :up:

[AVGWarhawk]

Watch the mines in the harbor....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2inB0HTxjw&feature=related

[AVGWarhawk]

What a piece of work this model is!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=z0uqJWeUP48

[convoy hunter]

nice videos avg:up:

[AVGWarhawk]

I have my twin motors installed. These motors spin like mad! I might be a bit overpowered however I do not need to worry much about pushing a heavy boat around. These should do nicely! I'm pleased with the results. The screws spin opposite each other counter balancing the torque. She should fly!

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20323090&postcount=46

[convoy hunter]

I have my twin motors installed. These motors spin like mad! I might be a bit overpowered however I do not need to worry much about pushing a heavy boat around. These should do nicely! I'm pleased with the results. The screws spin opposite each other counter balancing the torque. She should fly!

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20323090&postcount=46
what motors are these they look like 700 type

[AVGWarhawk]

Titan 550 23 turn. Higher torque with more turns of the copper wiring. The 12 turn motors will spin faster but lower torque and burn up faster. However, your boat/vehicle will absolutely fly on the lower turn motors.

[convoy hunter]

Titan 550 23 turn. Higher torque with more turns of the copper wiring. The 12 turn motors will spin faster but lower torque and burn up faster. However, you boat/vehicle will absolutely fly on the lower turn motors.
mine? No I don't think so its quite heavy

[AVGWarhawk]

This will give you a idea of the size of these. Yep...I went overboard a bit! The smaller motor was in a Piper Cub RC (400 motor I think)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/IMAG0551.jpg


My model is getting heavy. The bulkheads are the larger plywood. The fiberglass and many coats of paint/resin have added a lot of weight. Just as well because I will have to add ballast so she sits in the water correctly. I will use lead shot for ballast.

[Herr-Berbunch]

That water was way too bright and blue -

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6908/uneditedrcsub.jpg

So I had a quick play with 'shop -

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5532/editedrcsub.jpg

Although the surface vessel is stupid to drop in such shallow water, and with little speed. Reminds me of Dover, December 1939, stupid people. :nope: :03:

[convoy hunter]

Sorry for not posting for a lot time now, I 've been busy.

A quick update: My motor now is a Graupner 700 BB Turbo, the lead baterries are gone and I have installed 50 (yes 50) lithium-ion.

Plus my shipyard is now relocated and renovated


Pics coming!

[Kloef]

Nice boat:yep:

Looks like a great and time consuming hobby, i never got further than building Matchbox planes from wo2 when i was a kid. Maybe when i retire in the far future i will try to build something like this, where do you find the time?

[convoy hunter]

Nice boat:yep:

Looks like a great and time consuming hobby, maybe when i retire in the far future i will try to build something like this, where do you find the time?
I was working on it during the weekends.

[Kloef]

I see, at the moment i'm too busy but topics like this inspire me:up:

[convoy hunter]

I see, at the moment i'm too busy but topics like this inspire me:up:
Its a quite interesting hobby, have you ever done a model before?

[Kloef]

Its a quite interesting hobby, have you ever done a model before?

Yes, when i was young i glued lots of Matchbox model sets together, mostly Wo2 aircraft. Then painted them as best i could.

But for the last 20 years i haven't build anything.

[convoy hunter]

Yes, when i was young i glued lots of Matchbox model sets together, mostly Wo2 aircraft. Then painted them as best i could.

But for the last 20 years i haven't build anything.
I think that you will find your return to this hobby very satisfying, especially when you finish your project.

[Kloef]

I think that you will find your return to this hobby very satisfying, especially when you finish your project.

Yep, that's the nice thing about it, takes alot of patience to build something to your satisfaction then see it finished and allready thinking about what to do next:)