Saw this on my Facebook feed, and I'm a little bored, so I will try to convert one of my model boats to a deep-sea trawler. The first photo is mine. I need to rebuild the bridge layout & hopefully we will have a Trawler. To be continued, maybe.
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Saw this on my Facebook feed, and I'm a little bored, so I will try to convert one of my model boats to a deep-sea trawler. The first photo is mine. I need to rebuild the bridge layout & hopefully we will have a Trawler. To be continued, maybe.
The crash tender was fitted with an electric motor and a lead acid battery until it got refurbished during the lockdown with new running gear. I supposed since there was no fuel contamination and vibrations this has stopped any of the joints deteriorating.
I started my Trawler. I have made several different versions with this hull, it's been a cargo ship,a whaleing boat, & It was originally a lighthouse ship and now a deep-sea Trawler. Right off the bat,I needed to pop the deck so the ship has a lower deck profile. I also tested out my funnel smoke machine using a dehumidifier.
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I started my Trawler. I have made several different versions with this hull, it's been a cargo ship,a whaleing boat, & It was originally a lighthouse ship and now a deep-sea Trawler. Right off the bat,I needed to pop the deck so the ship has a lower deck profile. I also tested out my funnel smoke machine using a dehumidifier.
Today, I decided to make up some wood patterns for the wheelhouse for the trawler. I had some 2X4 pine,so I used that to make the patterns, then cut out the patterns, leaving about a 1/4 inch all around the patterns. I glued them all together. I had to get some plastic styrene from the hobby store to put on the wood patterns, which will make the wheelhouse lighter. I went to the dollar store for some wooden boxes which I use the wood for miscellaneous parts. tomorrow I'll apply the the Styrene plastic to the cabin.
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Today, I decided to make up some wood patterns for the wheelhouse for the trawler. I had some 2X4 pine,so I used that to make the patterns, then cut out the patterns, leaving about a 1/4 inch all around the patterns. I glued them all together. I had to get some plastic styrene from the hobby store to put on the wood patterns, which will make the wheelhouse lighter. I went to the dollar store for some wooden boxes which I use the wood for miscellaneous parts. tomorrow I'll apply the the Styrene plastic to the cabin.
Today I wanted to start on the deck, but I decided that the old original deck was too messed up, so off to my friendly lumber store, I found a 1/8'' x21'' X 25'' sheet in the scrap bin and got it for $5.00plus tax. Canadian traced old deck cut, and now I'm happy.
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Today I wanted to start on the deck, but I decided that the old original deck was too messed up, so off to my friendly lumber store, I found a 1/8'' x21'' X 25'' sheet in the scrap bin and got it for $5.00plus tax. Canadian traced old deck cut, and now I'm happy.
So, that's about $2.00 USD? 🤣
Sorry, I couldn't help myself ....
I know, I'm bad .... This past summer while we were in Ottawa, even the Canadians were humorously disparaging the exchange rate. It certainly made the trip more affordable for us, though.
With every R/C model I build, I always have to find a way to access the inside of the hull because once the deck is glued down, one needs to install batteries or a motor may need replacing, or even a rudder servo.So, I use fancy nuts to hold the cabin down before I glue the deck in place. Once I do that, I can now cut holes in the deck for all of the above stuff.I was asked if I'll scribe the deck, and I'm not sure about that.
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With every R/C model I build, I always have to find a way to access the inside of the hull because once the deck is glued down, one needs to install batteries or a motor may need replacing, or even a rudder servo.So, I use fancy nuts to hold the cabin down before I glue the deck in place. Once I do that, I can now cut holes in the deck for all of the above stuff.I was asked if I'll scribe the deck, and I'm not sure about that.
Haven't done a lot but I did manage to make the open area on the wheelhouse not perfect but I'm happy that's done . No time to busy raking leaves so progress is a little slow The weatherman is calling for snow tomorrow which might slow me down again.
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Haven't done a lot but I did manage to make the open area on the wheelhouse not perfect but I'm happy that's done . No time to busy raking leaves so progress is a little slow The weatherman is calling for snow tomorrow which might slow me down again.
I was stumped for a while because of the placement of the speed controller and the Fly-Sky receiver. The 2.4 GHz receiver needs to be above the water line, so I mount those things on the deck under the main wheelhouse. Nothing like a little masking tape to hold down the antenna
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I was stumped for a while because of the placement of the speed controller and the Fly-Sky receiver. The 2.4 GHz receiver needs to be above the water line, so I mount those things on the deck under the main wheelhouse. Nothing like a little masking tape to hold down the antenna
The crash tender was fitted with an electric motor and a lead acid battery until it got refurbished during the lockdown with new running gear. I supposed since there was no fuel contamination and vibrations this has stopped any of the joints deteriorating.
Why not add it to the Classic Model Power Boats thread? It would be good to see it pictured there.
Believe it or not, nobody has shown an Aerokits Rescue Launch on this thread at all!
Bob.