Revell 1/72 Flower Class build - HMS Poppy (K213) R/C conversion

Sailor Steve · 10-31-14, 08:39 AM

Fantastic work!

I would think most people wouldn't go to that kind of effort for a sailing model. I'm betting you could enter it in a standard display contest.

My only complaint is that you didn't keep us updated with a day-by-day account. Still, it's something you can be proud of.

ajrimmer42 · 10-31-14, 08:56 AM

Thanks Steve! I'm about to make a start on the Type VIIC so I'll start another build log and keep you all updated with that!

nikimcbee · 10-31-14, 12:04 PM

I love the weathering on your boat.

nikimcbee · 10-31-14, 01:12 PM

I hope you get some of these crew for your boat. I didn't really care for the stock crew, but these really look sharp, especially if you're good at painting 1/72 figures.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...7&postcount=43

What kind of motor did you use? Mine is an English motor that's geared 1:6?. I really like it for the realism, as my boat just putts along.

ajrimmer42 · 10-31-14, 07:17 PM

Thanks mate!

Those figures you linked are Gunthwaite ones I originally wanted, but I ended up going for the Hecker & Goros ones to avoid paying 2 lots of p&p, purely as they do a 4inch gun crew. However I am planning on getting some of those, hopefully next payday.

As for the motor, I used a Tamiya sport tuned one (520?) thatI had laying around. Way too fast but I limited the power using my transmitter to a more realistic amount and she sails wonderfully

ReallyDedPoet · 01-19-15, 09:22 PM

Great model!!

nikimcbee · 04-08-15, 11:16 AM

Reference bump

Kpt_Kipp · 01-04-16, 05:52 AM

hi,
can you specify which motor , prop shaft and prpeller did you used for your corvette?
example:
motor: m 400 6 v....
propshaft : 2mm dia plus tube 3mm 180 lenght...
propeller: raboesh 30mm ....3lblades R m4...
regards

Commander Wallace · 01-04-16, 08:14 AM

Your work is fantastic.

I really like the weathering and rust stains that give a weather beaten, War weary appearance . Let us know how the mods go for the drive system and also the work on the VIIC .

Best regards.

ajrimmer42 · 04-14-16, 05:10 AM

Hi guys, apologies for the delay.

The motor I used was a Tamiya Sport Tuned can that comes with the TT-01D kit. Unfortunately I'm not sure of any other details. It was simply what I had to had at the time. Seems to work fine although it's far too fast really.

Propshaft is a 4mm threaded 6inch long brass one from Westbourne Models, it came complete.

Prop is a 40mm M4 3-blade r/h brass D-type. I think it's raboesch. Again from Westbourne.

I run it using a basic Tamiya TEU-101BK ESC with a 7.2v 3300mah nicd battery pack.

Hope this helps.

10-31-14, 08:39 AM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Fantastic work! I would think most people wouldn't go to that kind of effort for a sailing model. I'm betting you could enter it in a standard display contest. My only complaint is that you didn't keep us updated with a day-by-day account. Still, it's something you can be proud of. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-31-14, 08:56 AM	#2
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Thanks Steve! I'm about to make a start on the Type VIIC so I'll start another build log and keep you all updated with that! __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

10-31-14, 12:04 PM	#3
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I love the weathering on your boat. __________________

10-31-14, 01:12 PM	#4
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I hope you get some of these crew for your boat. I didn't really care for the stock crew, but these really look sharp, especially if you're good at painting 1/72 figures. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...7&postcount=43 What kind of motor did you use? Mine is an English motor that's geared 1:6?. I really like it for the realism, as my boat just putts along. __________________ Last edited by nikimcbee; 10-31-14 at 01:31 PM.

10-31-14, 07:17 PM	#5
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Thanks mate! Those figures you linked are Gunthwaite ones I originally wanted, but I ended up going for the Hecker & Goros ones to avoid paying 2 lots of p&p, purely as they do a 4inch gun crew. However I am planning on getting some of those, hopefully next payday. As for the motor, I used a Tamiya sport tuned one (520?) thatI had laying around. Way too fast but I limited the power using my transmitter to a more realistic amount and she sails wonderfully __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

01-19-15, 09:22 PM	#6
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,890 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Great model!! __________________ Back in the Day

04-08-15, 11:16 AM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Reference bump __________________

01-04-16, 05:52 AM	#8
Kpt_Kipp Watch Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	hi, can you specify which motor , prop shaft and prpeller did you used for your corvette? example: motor: m 400 6 v.... propshaft : 2mm dia plus tube 3mm 180 lenght... propeller: raboesh 30mm ....3lblades R m4... regards

01-04-16, 08:14 AM	#9
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,323 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Your work is fantastic. I really like the weathering and rust stains that give a weather beaten, War weary appearance . Let us know how the mods go for the drive system and also the work on the VIIC . Best regards.

04-14-16, 05:10 AM	#10
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Hi guys, apologies for the delay. The motor I used was a Tamiya Sport Tuned can that comes with the TT-01D kit. Unfortunately I'm not sure of any other details. It was simply what I had to had at the time. Seems to work fine although it's far too fast really. Propshaft is a 4mm threaded 6inch long brass one from Westbourne Models, it came complete. Prop is a 40mm M4 3-blade r/h brass D-type. I think it's raboesch. Again from Westbourne. I run it using a basic Tamiya TEU-101BK ESC with a 7.2v 3300mah nicd battery pack. Hope this helps. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.