OMG! Look what model they have re-released! [Archive]

nikimcbee

03-17-13, 07:23 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Revell-05112-Flower-Corvette-Platinum-Edition/dp/B0073XSVWQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1363566002&sr=8-3&keywords=flower+class+corvette

I just found my next RC boat!:Kaleun_Party::Kaleun_Applaud:

http://www.modelsforsale.com/listphotos/RR5112.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=1ROJq5th86Y1fM&tbnid=MqvjFVsMAwGIsM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modelsforsale.com%2Fcatalog%2 Fproduct_info.php%3Fproducts_id%3D652953-Revell-Flower-Class-Corvette---Platinum-Edition-Scale-1%2F72-5112&ei=QoZGUYWmKaKxywGxyoGoAw&bvm=bv.43828540,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNHISWOAY2wKB8Cp06TDhmCk3nPlNQ&ust=1363662717668687)

http://www.modelboats.co.uk/sites/2/images/article_images_month/2012-03/flower%20otw%20003%20[article].jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=1ROJq5th86Y1fM&tbnid=MqvjFVsMAwGIsM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modelboats.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fart icle%2Fhmcs-snowberry%2F10039&ei=ZIZGUcL2CYXuyQGE9ICQAw&bvm=bv.43828540,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNHISWOAY2wKB8Cp06TDhmCk3nPlNQ&ust=1363662717668687)

The ultimate goal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfkeT3mzQO0

The real deal:
http://vimeo.com/25470747

Red October1984

03-17-13, 07:36 PM

Nice!

I want to get into ship modeling sometime....I just don't have time now...

Cause it's baseball season.... :cool: Maybe this summer, I'll invest in a model of a Balao or Gato....or maybe a Type VII or IX....

Idk. A Typhoon Class sounds fitting....with a Los Angeles Class on the same shelf.... :smug:

nikimcbee

03-17-13, 07:47 PM

RC conversion:
http://forum.sub-driver.com/showthread.php?1811-1-72-quot-snowberry-quot-corvette-RC-model-conversion

My dilemma:
Do I buy it now or wait til I get home, then buy it?:hmmm:

Red October1984

03-17-13, 07:51 PM

I don't know....but I want an RC ship...

I WANT ONE NOW!!!! :D

nikimcbee

03-17-13, 08:03 PM

Merry Christmas Neal.:D

nikimcbee

03-17-13, 08:08 PM

Time to bust out Cruel Sea and Three Corvettes.

Snorkers! Good-oh!:/\\k:

Red October1984

03-17-13, 08:15 PM

I've looked at RC Ships now....

This looks expensive....

Any words of advice on how to start out? I've got no money or experience. :D

I'm willing to save up for something like this. :hmmm: Looks like my trips to various pools, rivers, lakes, ponds will be less boring....

nikimcbee

03-17-13, 08:20 PM

Red October1984

03-17-13, 08:52 PM

I'll post more when I get home from work. I can answer your question.:/\\k:

Cool! Thanks! :)

(Always kind of wanted to get an RC ship....) :woot:

nikimcbee

03-17-13, 10:06 PM

Cool! Thanks! :)

(Always kind of wanted to get an RC ship....) :woot:

Starting point for you::ahoy:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167692

Nevermind the details, show me some titti...the boat
PT-323:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xIHGDq5PDI&list=UUaVfse7OxY3T9By3_c__HJg&index=3

first test run:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnsg1YgicVw&list=UUaVfse7OxY3T9By3_c__HJg

First run with camera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t92W_hUTRro

Red October1984

03-17-13, 10:12 PM

Starting point for you::ahoy:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167692

Thanks! I'll give that a look!

Nevermind the details, show me some titti...the boat

:har:

Sailor Steve

03-17-13, 11:14 PM

Cool! This new version comes with actual wooden deck planking and lots of etched brass detail parts, but in fact is underneath the same Matchbox kit that's been available since 1978. Have fun with it.

nikimcbee

03-17-13, 11:21 PM

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqp2mRbq63dPpKMccBR0XVxSmN2OuuT 57DC9jCzbXCMBBDyteR (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=lK-wutO3MuvESM&tbnid=drBGW-I_upNpRM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazywebsite.com%2FFree-Galleries-01%2FUSA_Patriotic%2Fpg-WWII_Posters_Vintage%2FWorld_War_II_Patriotic_Post ers_USA_Military_Recruiting_US_Navy_1_jpg.htm&ei=9IxGUdPzK6mCygG7jICQBA&bvm=bv.43828540,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNHnjcJXrEMt9w4pf2G-PajV8ujyTg&ust=1363664365249779)

So you want to get into RC boats?

:salute:

Well, the first advantage is the learning curve is a lot more forgiving and less costly than this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BulBMIYQ_g

Things you'll need to build your boat:

Space.:down: Space to build the boat and space to display/store your boat.

A myriad of expensive tools.:dead: (tablesaw, drillpress:dead:)
*note, you'll need to learn how to solder, which isn't hard, just needs practice.

Money. It is expensive at first and the kit is the least of your expences. A good bulk of your spending will go to the electronics (radio), but it is well worth it in the long run:up:.

Time. This isn't something you're going to have done in a week, so it does require a level of patience.

oh, someplace to sail your boat. Ponds are great.:D

Find a local group like this to tap their skill-set:
http://www.pmpba.org/

or

on the internetz:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php

more to come...

nikimcbee

03-18-13, 01:05 AM

What I learned building my PT boat.:know:

My mentor and his resume:
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/users/Don-Macdonald/user-index.html

Damn, it's too late to finish this post, I'll edit this tomorrow.:dead:

captgeo

03-18-13, 08:24 AM

Great kit, I was looking at it a few weeks back, then the wife said NO:timeout:

Herr-Berbunch

03-18-13, 09:04 AM

Compass Rose - do it. By the weekend. :rock:

nikimcbee

03-18-13, 09:09 AM

Compass Rose - do it. By the weekend. :rock:

Rgr that.:salute:

nikimcbee

03-21-13, 01:28 AM

...it has shipped.:woot::rock:

ajrimmer42

03-21-13, 04:37 AM

WANT!

I already have plenty of Radio gear from my RC car and 4x4 days, would it be possible to fit a reciever, ESC, battery etc from an RC car into a boat and just buy a motor? Obviously waterproof it too, although I have almost fully submerged my Land Rover in a river and drove it out lol.

Oberon

03-21-13, 08:35 AM

Aaah, a Flower class, you don't need a boating lake for that, just some wet grass and she'll roll. :O:

AVGWarhawk

03-21-13, 01:27 PM

Just read this thread. Great model to make into a RC. Looking forward to the build pics. :up:

Jimbuna

03-22-13, 09:14 AM

Built her many moons ago as a kid but as a static model...needed a lot of photo-etch and actually looks pretty small on a boating lake.

I've a 1/96 (7') HMS Illustrious kit in the garage (had been stored in the loft for over 25 years) with all the fittings and running gear if you want to fly over and collect...she's yours :)

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/5287/69912665.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/69912665.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6130/61716313.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/61716313.jpg/)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/143/35853825.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/35853825.jpg/)

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2751/86765572.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/89/86765572.jpg/)

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6640/41195217.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/202/41195217.jpg/)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/2841/67027764.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/67027764.jpg/)

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2725/86506026.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/86506026.jpg/)

AVGWarhawk

03-22-13, 10:52 AM

The UK is loaded with shops that deal in RC. You would think it was the national pastime. I'm envious really.

geetrue

03-22-13, 11:55 AM

I applaud your plan to spend what is left of the winter of 2013 building a fine class of a ship in R/C

but seriously niki are you sure you want to be a target for some kids shore battery bb gun :o

Red October1984

03-22-13, 05:34 PM

I applaud your plan to spend what is left of the winter of 2013 building a fine class of a ship in R/C

but seriously niki are you sure you want to be a target for some kids shore battery bb gun :o

Haha! A5!

Miss!

B.....8!!!!

Hit! :up:

EDIT: Hey Jim, Who is that in that picture holding the ship?

ajrimmer42

03-22-13, 07:18 PM

I've a 1/96 (7') HMS Illustrious kit in the garage (had been stored in the loft for over 25 years) with all the fittings and running gear if you want to fly over and collect...she's yours :)

Holy Mother of God :o

nikimcbee

03-22-13, 07:32 PM

A large box arrived today.....:o:o:woot::woot::rock::rock::rock:

This kit looks freekin' awesome. What a nice kit.
Will post more late. Looks well worth the money.:woot:

Red October1984

03-22-13, 07:47 PM

A large box arrived today.....:o:o:woot::woot::rock::rock::rock:

This kit looks freekin' awesome. What a nice kit.
Will post more late. Looks well worth the money.:woot:

I wanna see! :D :woot:

EDIT: I just had an amazing idea/daydream. What if....you got an R/C Destroyer or in your case, the Flower Class, and got waterproof firecrackers to use as Depth Charges somehow....and then....this other guy gets an R/C Submarine.... :D

nikimcbee

03-22-13, 10:18 PM

I wanna see! :D :woot:

EDIT: I just had an amazing idea/daydream. What if....you got an R/C Destroyer or in your case, the Flower Class, and got waterproof firecrackers to use as Depth Charges somehow....and then....this other guy gets an R/C Submarine.... :D

You mean like this?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExA69prggRg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=AFOFBqXIGUg&list=PL9F68CD656420C177&NR=1

I'm going to look into it.:D

Red October1984

03-22-13, 11:09 PM

You mean like this?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExA69prggRg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=AFOFBqXIGUg&list=PL9F68CD656420C177&NR=1

I'm going to look into it.:D

Precisely....I don't think such a thing would be easy.... :hmmm:

But MAN THAT WOULD BE SOOOOOO COOOLLL!!! You wouldn't ever get me out of the pool.

EDIT: HOLY CRAP!!!! Watch this one! She broaches a bit there....but WOW!

R/C Sub Missile Launch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sjui6fMwXg)

nikimcbee

05-27-13, 12:54 PM

Add reference bump:

http://theflowerclasscorvetteforums.yuku.com/topic/1019

Herr-Berbunch

05-27-13, 01:27 PM

Wow, that caught the Chief unaware! Look at it breach. :o

Jimbuna

05-27-13, 03:25 PM

The end of another promising career.

nikimcbee

05-30-13, 10:27 PM

...and so it begins.

I'm gluing the hull together right now. :woot:

Red October1984

05-30-13, 10:37 PM

...and so it begins.

I'm gluing the hull together right now. :woot:

Don't forget pics! :)

nikimcbee

06-02-13, 04:02 PM

I got the hull glued together, now it's time to get the running hardware.:hmm2: I'm thinking about just using some of the Dumas pre-packaged running hardware, plus I'm going to buy a brass prop, but I need to figure out the size.:dead: I'm going to custom build the rudder (brass) and I need to pick a motor.

nikimcbee

06-03-13, 04:45 PM

I'm seriously thinking about installing this:
http://www.harbormodels.com/site08/main_pages/smoker.htm

nikimcbee

06-09-13, 07:40 PM

Sailor Steve

06-09-13, 11:27 PM

I did some 1/2400 Flowers for wargaming a long time ago. I noticed at the time that a few rare ones had the mast in front of the bridge rather than behind. Looking at pictures now I see that Morden was one of those.

Do it up right and make those Canuckians proud. :rock:

Red October1984

06-10-13, 12:52 AM

I was >< that close to buying the Revell USS North Carolina the other day.

I held back though. I want to start with something easier. :)

Sailor Steve

06-10-13, 09:15 AM

Talking to McBee on Skype last night made me pull out my little wargaming Flowers and take pictures. I didn't technically "build" them because they come as one piece, and only need to be painted. GHQ makes the most detailed, beautiful models possible. The bigger ships have many parts to glue on, but the destroyers are single-piece models. I have many painted and mounted, and a lot more just sitting in their packages waiting for "someday" to come.

Anyway, these are GHQ's 'Flower' class corvettes. They're nothing compared to the detail available when constructing a 1/72 scale kit, but they're cute in their own way.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/SailorSteve/Models/Flower1_zps2f815803.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SailorSteve/media/Models/Flower1_zps2f815803.jpg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/SailorSteve/Models/Flower2_zps5d8b92f8.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SailorSteve/media/Models/Flower2_zps5d8b92f8.jpg.html)

nikimcbee

06-23-13, 05:21 PM

So, I spent the weekend hanging out with a bunch of Canadian Sailors. I brought my Corvette book to talk corvettes with them. One of the sailors had a personal tie to this ship:

http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/829.html

HMCS Morden.

So I think I might name my boat the Morden:hmmm:.

Update.

I'm making serious progress on my boat. I need to post the pictures I've taken, plus take new ones, but I can't find my camera atm:dead:.

I've got my brass prop:up: installed, custom made brass rudder installed, motor installed (English made motor:D), Some of the wood/balsa deck installed,

In regards to the name of the boat, I'm still thinking of the Morden, but she has 2 masts:o (one forward of the bridge) and her 4inch gun doesn't have the gun shield.

http://www.naval-museum.mb.ca/ships/morden.htm

I could do the HMS Arbutus (killer of the U-70 or U-47) or the HMCS Chilliwack (2 u-boat kills)

http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4710.html

http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/810.html

nikimcbee

06-23-13, 07:36 PM

I'd love to get some of these, but they are ~$40 to ship to the US!:o:down:

http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/OurRangeofFigures.htm

Then, there's these guys:
https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/

needs more research...

http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/GM72-001%20painted.jpg

http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/GM72-007%20painted%200.jpg

http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/GM72015%20painted.JPG

http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/GM72016%20painted%202.JPG

http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/GM72017%20painted.JPG

nikimcbee

06-25-13, 03:54 PM

Just contributed to British economy. Your welcome.

http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/GM72-001%20painted.jpg

Now I've got the Jim, Steed, and Bossmark crewmembers.:haha:

Jimbuna

06-25-13, 03:57 PM

I'm obviously the good looking one :smug:

nikimcbee

06-27-13, 08:03 PM

Just bought the smoke generator and the speed control. Now I just need the receiver.:D

Time to paint depth charges...

I also took some pictures... must update...:ahoy:

nikimcbee

06-28-13, 12:59 AM

This is very close to what I want to do:

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

:yeah::rock::rock:

AVGWarhawk

06-28-13, 11:28 AM

Speed controller is a must. The smoke generator will be very cool. :up:

Jimbuna

06-28-13, 12:03 PM

This is very close to what I want to do:

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

:yeah::rock::rock:

That looks almost museum quality :cool:

nikimcbee

07-04-13, 12:11 PM

A small package from the Royal Post arrived yesterday.:woot:

Smoke generator and speed controller arrived the day before that. Now I just need to buy my receiver and I can wire this thing together.:/\\k:

Red October1984

07-04-13, 12:36 PM

Jimbuna

07-04-13, 02:01 PM

Red October1984

07-04-13, 02:42 PM

Why not motorise the 4" gun and the 2pdr AA gun?

That would be pretty awesome. :o

Jimbuna

07-04-13, 03:15 PM

Possibly why I mentioned it :hmm2:

Red October1984

07-04-13, 03:58 PM

Possibly why I mentioned it :hmm2:

I think that's why. :yep: :)

I was just agreeing.

How about depth charges too? I know that waterproof firecrackers exist... :yeah:

Jimbuna

07-05-13, 04:25 AM

Not allowed on some ponds and lakes that are accessible to the public.

Red October1984

07-05-13, 11:10 AM

Not allowed on some ponds and lakes that are accessible to the public.

Not a problem for me. :03:

Might be for somebody else... I could just drive down the road to my friend's pond. I know that most people don't have that option though :hmmm:

Jimbuna

07-07-13, 09:14 AM

I've always thought a fair part of the pleasure is being to show off your pride and joy to members of the public.

Red October1984

07-07-13, 09:47 AM

I've always thought a fair part of the pleasure is being to show off your pride and joy to members of the public.

That could be. I'm not here to infringe on that. If that's what Jason wants to do, power to him. I'd like to see pictures of it in action.

This just kinda taps into my redneck "let's take it out and blow stuff up with it" feeling. :doh:

Jimbuna

07-07-13, 09:49 AM

That could be. I'm not here to infringe on that. If that's what Jason wants to do, power to him. I'd like to see pictures of it in action.

This just kinda taps into my redneck "let's take it out and blow stuff up with it" feeling. :doh:

Well if you were here in the UK you'd certainly have a 'blast'.

nikimcbee

07-07-13, 10:26 AM

Why not motorise the 4" gun and the 2pdr AA gun?

Great minds think alike.:D The plan is to hook a rod up to the 4" gun that is connected to the rudder, so when the rudder turns the gun turns.:/\\k:

Jimbuna

07-07-13, 10:49 AM

Great minds think alike.:D The plan is to hook a rod up to the 4" gun that is connected to the rudder, so when the rudder turns the gun turns.:/\\k:

I saw it done many years ago on a model of the HMS Roberts monitor...the system had a recorded gunfire tape attached as well as a smoke machine and was very effective indeed...a real crowd pleaser/puller :cool:

Red October1984

07-07-13, 11:35 AM

I've also seen the models that have the Co2 powered BB cannons.

The kind that people use to wargame with. Now that would be awesome though hard to aim...and probably not allowed in public. :hmm2:

AVGWarhawk

07-08-13, 08:33 AM

I saw it done many years ago on a model of the HMS Roberts monitor...the system had a recorded gunfire tape attached as well as a smoke machine and was very effective indeed...a real crowd pleaser/puller :cool:

Honestly, the UK has some of the most awesome shops for model boat building and RC.

nikimcbee

07-08-13, 08:54 AM

Honestly, the UK has some of the most awesome shops for model boat building and RC.

Yes.:/\\k: The shipping wasn't that bad either. I ordered my crew from white ensign models.

Jimbuna

07-08-13, 01:27 PM

Honestly, the UK has some of the most awesome shops for model boat building and RC.

True that Chris but twenty years or so ago it was probably ten times better :yep:

nikimcbee

07-16-13, 12:11 AM

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9139/mcf0.jpg

Starting the boat (not in the bunker)

http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/841/hghk.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7660/y0a1.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2023/sacn.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7072/31bq.jpg

look at all those depth charges!

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/6338/hwmv.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6488/h90j.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/7904/oh17.jpg

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/3577/05ta.jpg

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4905/g9e5.jpg

My brass prop and custom built rudder.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5921/e4cd.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4607/qbrr.jpg

My British motor, geared 6:1.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9714/hmd2.jpg

Jimbuna

07-16-13, 05:49 AM

Great start Jason :sunny:

Sailor Steve

07-16-13, 09:32 AM

'Bout time we had some pitchers! Lookin' fine! :sunny:

Who's yer helper?

nikimcbee

07-16-13, 09:35 AM

Helper is Boudreaux McBee. Lead design engineer.

Herr-Berbunch

07-16-13, 10:09 AM

Lead design engineer.

:har: Not boats then, just leads?

nikimcbee

03-01-14, 01:24 PM

Bump/ I'm back to working on this. I got all of the RC stuff wired and working. I'm having some minor issues with the smoke generator, but I'm back in business.:Kaleun_Party:

Jimbuna

03-01-14, 02:57 PM

Slacker :O:

nikimcbee

03-15-14, 01:30 AM

Spent the whole day working on it. All of the hardware is installed and functioning.:woot: Will take some updated photos.

Just found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llOU7ZX8Uv0

nikimcbee

03-15-14, 01:49 AM

Oh-ficial launch video.:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U4VqSviQbc

nikimcbee

03-16-14, 01:07 PM

Video test update:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4000174740249&set=vb.1757460887&type=3&theater

As of last night.:/\\k:

Jimbuna

03-16-14, 01:41 PM

Coming along nicely :cool:

nikimcbee

04-23-14, 11:32 AM

Making great progress, its starting to come together. I've been building it in sections. I've weathered the hull and I started on the bridge last night.

AVGWarhawk

04-23-14, 03:35 PM

Smoke generator is cool! The model will be super nice when completed. :up:

Paulebaer1979

04-23-14, 04:01 PM

Video test update:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4000174740249&set=vb.1757460887&type=3&theater

As of last night.:/\\k:

Nice model. But your engine sounds a littly bit to loud (high rpm). What type did you use? With a 3-blade-prop (Raboesch or similar) you only need max. 4500rpm for this ship. I used 2 Speed 600 (ca. 18000rpm) at 7,2V in my Graupner Commodore - she went up to 35km/h fully gliding over the water.

nikimcbee

04-23-14, 04:25 PM

Nice model. But your engine sounds a littly bit to loud (high rpm). What type did you use? With a 3-blade-prop (Raboesch or similar) you only need max. 4500rpm for this ship. I used 2 Speed 600 (ca. 18000rpm) at 7,2V in my Graupner Commodore - she went up to 35km/h fully gliding over the water.

It has a gear ratio of 6:1.
my motor

MFA 500 Motors with Gear Reduction

I don't remember who made the prop, but its 3 blade bronze.

nikimcbee

05-16-14, 09:58 AM

First test run in a pond.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=4195759829754&set=vb.1757460887&type=3&theater

Sailor Steve

05-16-14, 10:32 AM

Looks like a winner. :rock:

Jimbuna

05-16-14, 11:02 AM

Nice one Jason :cool:

AVGWarhawk

05-16-14, 02:37 PM

Super nice Jason! Are you going to add a bit of ballast? Looks to me if she rides a bit lower in the water she will not be rolling to her side in the tight turns. :up:

nikimcbee

05-16-14, 03:26 PM

Super nice Jason! Are you going to add a bit of ballast? Looks to me if she rides a bit lower in the water she will not be rolling to her side in the tight turns. :up:

Yes, I threw some ballast in the stern, but it wasn't glued down:o, it did shift:o I need to put some additional ballast in the bow, where the battery is.

AVGWarhawk

05-16-14, 03:29 PM

Are you using LiPo batteries? Powerful but light. The battery pack(standard) I used on mine was positioned as ballast. I could still use a bit more ballast. She looks great!

nikimcbee

05-16-14, 03:46 PM

Are you using LiPo batteries? Powerful but light. The battery pack(standard) I used on mine was positioned as ballast. I could still use a bit more ballast. She looks great!
NiMH 8.4v
I want to put one of those sound boards in it, but they're really expensive.:down:
I may just go ghetto and buy a cheap mp3 player and loop a sonar ping sound effect. That's all I really want to do.
http://www.harbormodels.com/site08/main_pages/soundmodules.htm
Needs more research...

AVGWarhawk

05-16-14, 03:49 PM

LiPo is expensive but for some applications like aircraft they are great. I like the harbor sounds module! Looking forward to seeing the completed model! :up:

Jimbuna

05-17-14, 04:45 AM

Not sure how many channels tour Tx has but if sufficeient I'd have that single gun rotating...the smoking stack was really impressive :cool:

nikimcbee

05-17-14, 03:46 PM

Not sure how many channels tour Tx has but if sufficeient I'd have that single gun rotating...the smoking stack was really impressive :cool:

Wish granted! I plan too hook the gun up to the rudder.:D

These look sound pretty cool:
http://www.ramrcandramtrack.com/rcsound.html

The whooper, sonar, and steam engine.:hmmm: If I could do all three?:hmmm::hmmm::hmmm:

If I were to pick only one sound, it's hard to choose between the whooper and the sonar.:hmmm::hmmm:

I want to do programmable sound effects (like an mp3 player) but those sound modules are expensive. ~$200.:hmmm:

Jimbuna

05-18-14, 05:28 AM

The whooper every time...you wouldn't normally hear the sonar.

nikimcbee

05-21-14, 11:54 AM

The whooper every time...you wouldn't normally hear the sonar.

1 vote for whooper.:up:

I did find a Canadian company that has a triple expansion steam engine sound effect... :hmmm: But their unit is fairly expensive.:shifty:

AVGWarhawk

05-21-14, 02:00 PM

Whooper for sure.

nikimcbee

05-21-14, 02:19 PM

I just emailed these guys:
http://www.modelsoundsinc.com/soundclips_boats.php

Kinda spendy, but that would be so cool.:sunny:

The plus side with these guys, I could totally customize the sounds.:up:

nikimcbee

05-21-14, 02:24 PM

http://www.ramrcandramtrack.com/rcsound.html
= 1 sound ~$40

or

this
http://www.modelsoundsinc.com/soundsystems-wired.php
= 4 sounds ~$200.

:hmmm::hmmm:

nikimcbee

05-21-14, 07:37 PM

I just had my moment of Zen.
Bluetooth speakers? (mini):hmmm:
I wonder what the range is on a mini pair?:hmmm:

nikimcbee

05-30-14, 08:41 PM

I just had my moment of Zen.
Bluetooth speakers? (mini):hmmm:
I wonder what the range is on a mini pair?:hmmm:

Is there nothing google can't find?
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2028615

Sailor Steve

05-30-14, 09:03 PM

Cool! :rock:

Jimbuna

05-31-14, 11:26 AM

Is there nothing google can't find?
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2028615

http://s28.postimg.org/umq3k9bkt/makeitso776665.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

ajrimmer42

07-18-14, 12:48 PM

Just wanna say I finally bought one of these beasts! :D

I managed to find the old boxing of it though, I didn't really wanna pay twice the price for all the PE bits cos they're likely to get broken by me as I'm also gonna RC it up :) I'm aiming for HMS Poppy meaning only a small amount of scratchbuilding will be needed. I'm very excited lol.