I found a couple figures for the Typhoon. They are 6" tall and fit nicely. I think they add a realistic look especially on the water. I also got a 1/8 Chris Craft Cobra kit from my loving wife for Christmas. I will start a build log on soon. RR
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I found a couple figures for the Typhoon. They are 6" tall and fit nicely. I think they add a realistic look especially on the water. I also got a 1/8 Chris Craft Cobra kit from my loving wife for Christmas. I will start a build log on soon. RR
I finally got the Typhoon in the pond... plenty of rain cleaned it right up. All the Canada geese are gone. 😉 Everything worked well, I had to set the steering rate down as it was very "touchy" I ran it for about 20 minutes, no overheating problems. So I call it a success! It is faster than scale speed for sure but I am pleased with that. Sorry for the poor quality video RR
https://youtu.be/98ULge42KA8?si=ahXngZItx_c-md6o
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I finally got the Typhoon in the pond... plenty of rain cleaned it right up. All the Canada geese are gone. 😉 Everything worked well, I had to set the steering rate down as it was very "touchy" I ran it for about 20 minutes, no overheating problems. So I call it a success! It is faster than scale speed for sure but I am pleased with that. Sorry for the poor quality video RR
I can call this one finished. It took about 2 months start to finish. I will have a video of the maiden voyage as soon as I can. Hopefully the pond is in decent shape. Thinking about the next project.....
RR
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I can call this one finished. It took about 2 months start to finish. I will have a video of the maiden voyage as soon as I can. Hopefully the pond is in decent shape. Thinking about the next project.....
RR
Thanks Boatshed, I am a lucky man, My lady encourages me to build and helps me! I am retired (not forced but recommended), In September of 2020 I had a nasty case of COVID which left me with diminished lung capacity and severe muscle weakness in my legs mostly. I have built 7 boats, 2 trailers and 1 tow car since then. (All in my harbor) I bought these models over the last 20 years so I would have something to do after retirement. Now I am depleting my stock rapidly. (Should have bought more I guess) I still keep up with my chores, cut the grass, rake leaves, shovel snow etc. My lovely wife Kate is by my side with everything...I am very lucky to have her! She is also quite crafty. She helped me paint all the figures on the Creole Queen.
Thanks again, RR
I just wanted to say thank you to all of you on this site, I have learned more here than anywhere about building techniques and electronics. So a big "THANK YOU!!!" to everyone and keep on building! RR 👍
It's been a couple good days work, The pics can tell most of the story. Still working on the windshields. 😔 I hope to have a video soon...
RR
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My question is...how do you all attach your deck fittings? I would like to hear different ways. I placed them all out and then said to myself...🤔 Thanks in advance for any proper ways.
RR
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My question is...how do you all attach your deck fittings? I would like to hear different ways. I placed them all out and then said to myself...🤔 Thanks in advance for any proper ways.
RR
Thats a tough one Dave
You could use double sided tape. I used that with limited success on my Typhoon, as some fittings are very small.
On other boats I have drilled the fitting for a small pin and drilled a corresponding hole in the model. Then used a little CA to glue it to the model.
Not much help I'm afraid.
Trev
Another little project, I tried casting with resin for the first time last evening. The metal lenses didn't look good so I pushed them into dense clay. Then I mixed up some Total boat resin and tinted it with enamel paint and filled the molds. Today I removed them from the clay, cleaned them with sticker removing solvent and applied a clear coat. I think they will look much better. I will also use bare metal foil for the chrome trim. You could also add a small led with this process if you wanted. Thanks, RR
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Another little project, I tried casting with resin for the first time last evening. The metal lenses didn't look good so I pushed them into dense clay. Then I mixed up some Total boat resin and tinted it with enamel paint and filled the molds. Today I removed them from the clay, cleaned them with sticker removing solvent and applied a clear coat. I think they will look much better. I will also use bare metal foil for the chrome trim. You could also add a small led with this process if you wanted. Thanks, RR
Good day, I got all the equipment installed and bench tested. It's a 36-70 brushless system running on 2S but capable up to 6S (I will never go there) 35kg steering servo and engine sound. No problems with installation or running and pleasantly no vibration 😁 Playing around with 12 cylinder sound downloads for the ESS one. Moving on to finish work with fittings etc.
RR
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Good day, I got all the equipment installed and bench tested. It's a 36-70 brushless system running on 2S but capable up to 6S (I will never go there) 35kg steering servo and engine sound. No problems with installation or running and pleasantly no vibration 😁 Playing around with 12 cylinder sound downloads for the ESS one. Moving on to finish work with fittings etc.
RR
I waited as long as I could then taped the cockpits for a couple hours and this is where I'm at... final clear is on clean, well a couple nubs 🙄 I have a 12 x 12 room with ventilation in my garage to paint. I wear an approved mask, turn the furnace on bake it at about 80 F Happy with final result. Now I can take a day off 😔 Thanks RR
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I waited as long as I could then taped the cockpits for a couple hours and this is where I'm at... final clear is on clean, well a couple nubs 🙄 I have a 12 x 12 room with ventilation in my garage to paint. I wear an approved mask, turn the furnace on bake it at about 80 F Happy with final result. Now I can take a day off 😔 Thanks RR
The weather was pretty good so I painted the bottom today. I use this paint for the color and the stripe is vinyl tape. Rudder and stuffing box finished. Good days work with no trouble. Tomorrow I will clear it, I hang it up level (not an easy chore) but makes the job much nicer and spray it clear 😁
RR
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The weather was pretty good so I painted the bottom today. I use this paint for the color and the stripe is vinyl tape. Rudder and stuffing box finished. Good days work with no trouble. Tomorrow I will clear it, I hang it up level (not an easy chore) but makes the job much nicer and spray it clear 😁
RR
Great color River Rat! Like me you have a weakness for the Painter's Touch!!! Great stuff, especially on a dry day. I know you already know this, but remember: when you go with a clear coat let the Painters Touch gas out till you can't stand to wait anymore. Because, if you think it's dry, it's not. I push for 2 days at the earliest. I also always make test shots on similar scrap wood to test my clear coat options. Sorry, it's a 55 year obsession with me. 😉😂
PS. Did you prime under the Personal Touch? Just curious.
Another good day, same process, sanded with 220, another coat of resin. The decals are under the last 2 coats. At this point I will sand again with 600, establish the waterline, paint and apply 2 coats of automotive high solids clear. ( same thing is on most new cars ) It has to be cured for a day or two now with 5 coats of resin in 3 days. The first pics are bright sun, last two are late in the day. RR
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Another good day, same process, sanded with 220, another coat of resin. The decals are under the last 2 coats. At this point I will sand again with 600, establish the waterline, paint and apply 2 coats of automotive high solids clear. ( same thing is on most new cars ) It has to be cured for a day or two now with 5 coats of resin in 3 days. The first pics are bright sun, last two are late in the day. RR
Hi Rogal, It is 1/10 scale 42" long, all the fittings are chrome and I will have a captain (currently looking for a good fit) I will also build a trailer for the stand to display. Thanks RR
