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๐ฌ Re: Fairey Huntsman 31
4 years ago by ๐ฟ๐ฆ redpmg ( Commodore)
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Try starting a new thread - get more attention than using this old one - you can also try the Model Boats Magazine site and ask Dave Milbourn for advice on the Huntsman as he is the Fairey expert as well as an electronics wizard. .
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๐ฌ Re: Fairey Huntsman 31
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Kennedy ( Recruit)
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Hi All.
As a newby to this site I hope you are able to help me. I am getting into building from scratch a 600mm Fairy Huntsman. Normally I am flying and building planes. Boats need something different ie reverse. I plan to use a brushless motor how do I reverse it at a sensible cost. Thanks Dave ▲
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๐ฌ Fist eager steps...easy!
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง robbob ( Admiral)
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I do like the Huntsman, maybe I'll build one myself one day.
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๐ฌ First problem.......
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง StuartE ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Yes. The biggest enemy of making this model is patience! Thankyou for you responses...
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5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Brianaro ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hello Stuart, all part of the challenge Iโm afraid, but rewarding once you have used your skills and cracked it. Iโve yet to build a model of anything, especially with wood, where everything is cut to fit, ( Iโm not sure if that is really possiible) Fairey Huntsman is a lovely craft to build and plenty of references if needed to the detail of the real boat from
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๐ฌ First problem.......
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง robbob ( Admiral)
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Hi Stuart.
Progressing well but don't rush it! Mistakes are easy to make and harder to fix so I spend more time planning to do something than doing it ๐. Robbob. ▲
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๐ฌ Hull progressing nicely!
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง BOATSHED ( Lieutenant)
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I hate the idea of having to shape the balsa front ends. I have in the past re cut the bottom skins on 1/16th marine ply and steamed and pinned with small brass nails. But if that model is all balsa you couldn't do that but if the bulkheads are ply and chine stringers then it is possible.
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๐ฌ Basic hull construction completed
5 years ago by ๐ฆ๐บ ChrisB ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Great work on the hull Stuart. I built the same kit last year and really enjoyed the project, the Huntsman is an awesome looking craft too and super light weight. in mine Iโve experimented with a few different brushed motors, trying to get scale speed versus โplay timeโ balance. I landed on a 35 turn which at half speed is pretty good for scale speed and at full noise it really gets up and moves for a bit of fun. The last few runs Iโve seen up to 25-30 mins from a 7.2v Ni-Mh pack which has been great. Look forward to seeing your progress, all the best and enjoy the build.
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5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง vortex ( Master Seaman)
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Nice hard work, well done i now usually get a glass fibre hull if i can. Ive run mine with Irvine 40, and 2 different brushless, 2075 kva and 1150 motors and all performed well 3 or 4 cell lipos, go for the biggest capacity 5200`s as the weight is no problem and double your run time. Pic shows latest motor i think its 2900 kva ill try it out soon. I seem to use the Huntsman then take the motors out for other projects
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๐ฌ Basic hull construction completed
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ChrisF ( Lieutenant Commander)
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Hi Stuart - I have a Huntress which is the same length as your Huntsman which was built by Dave M. it will be a little lighter as it doesn't have an aft cabin. it is fitted with a Turnigy D2836/11 750kV so the one recommended to you is a good choice.
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๐ฌ Basic hull construction completed
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง BOATSHED ( Lieutenant)
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very nice bit of shaping on the balsa there and filling. I purchased a Perkasa MTB hull off of a boot fair and that part they have done is awful. I have got to sort that out. As far as the motor size goes, I put a 10 cc Irvine engine in a model boat that should only have had a 7.5cc in it. it went like stink. But even then it would all depend on how you use your throttle control. I would myself still go larger than instructions say but that's because I'm a speed freak. Flat out on the straight and test to the extreme on turn's. Turned a couple upside down as well and still was able to carry on running once recovered. I always take a telescopic fishing rod with me with a weight and floating line for recovery.
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๐ฌ Basic hull construction completed
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง StuartE ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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No. The motor size is not in the instructions, but from a previous forum post I've been recommended a 28xx Brushless 1100Kv with a 11.1V 2200Mah LiPo battery.
Yes. I have that edition and following the editorial. it is a more detailed version of the instructions as both written by Dave Milbourne. ๐ ▲
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๐ฌ Basic hull construction completed
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ChrisF ( Lieutenant Commander)
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I guess you will only be able to tell properly is when it's primered. I suppose you could always fill it and resand - that will be my fallback position!
Is the motor size in the instructions? Had a look at a build article and it's not in there. if you haven't got it it's well worth getting because as well as the build of that very kit Dave Milbourn has written an article on finishing nd painting which I'm reffering to. it's the Model Boats Winter Special Edition 2018. Chris ▲
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๐ฌ Basic hull construction completed
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง StuartE ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Chris. Thanks for your feedback.....I thought so too, but I suppose its too late to change that now and we'll just have to see what it looks like after the glassfibre application. it probably won't affect performance, just the looks!๐
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๐ฌ Basic hull construction completed
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ChrisF ( Lieutenant Commander)
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Hi Stuart - I'm scratch building a Swordsman, albeit larger than your Huntsman as I'm building at 1:12, so 33" long. I haven't worked on it for a few weeks but am at a similar stage with the hull in that I'm just about to sand the concave into the bow to form the flare. This is a stressful part and I might delay it and start on the superstructure!
From the photos it's difficult to tell if you have overdone it or not due to the different materials breaking up the lines. it looks OK head on and from the side but when looking down towards the keel it does look a little excessve. I'm going to be building a Huntsman 31 as well soon but again at 1:12 so will be from plans, either existing or my own. I've got three Fairey builds on the go at the moment and another on the drawing board, well PC. Chris ▲
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๐ฌ Hull finishing touches
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง ChrisF ( Lieutenant Commander)
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Stuart - as you can see from the article in Model Boats, Colin has fitted a contrasting timber to the perimeter of the hull and up the centre of the bow and then infilled with planking.
Another method is to veneer the deck and just varnish it or drawn lines on it with Biro or pencil before varnishing. SLEC do laser etched ply but the planks are straight. Really it depends on how accurate you want the result to be and how much time you want to spend on it. With my Huntsman 28 build I'm just using birch ply and varnishing it whilst with my larger Swordsman 33 (but same scale) I'm going the whole hog and planking it. Chris ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Hull Paint job complete
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง StuartE ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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WoW. Fantastic planking!. How long did that take? I dont think I could attempt that so I'm just using Mahogany sheet for the decking like the instructions show. What wood have you used to get that effect?
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5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง StuartE ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Many thanks for the idea.
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๐ฌ Re: Hull Paint job complete
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง StuartE ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Colin, thanks. The Fairey decals came with the kit from SLEC.
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๐ฌ Re: Hull Pint job complete
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Brianaro ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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๐ฌ Re: Hull Pint job complete
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Rookysailor ( Commodore)
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Nice paint job Stuart, particular the bow scoop and logo, a trim line to Finnish it, and you will have the envy at the pool side.๐
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๐ฌ Re: Hull Pint job complete
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง mturpin013 ( Admiral)
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Each modeler has different abilities and you should be proud of your achievements the paint job looks OK but you could easily improve the joint lines with some pinstripe tape a nice 2mm yellow would look good.
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๐ฌ Re: Hull Pint job complete
5 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Looks a lot better than mine, now you've had the practice can I send you a couple of huntsmen that need repainting.
Even the colour scheme is great. I like the Fairey decals, where did you locate them. Super job, keep up the good work matey, looking forward to seeing it on the water. Cheers Colin. ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Hull Pint job complete
5 years ago by ๐บ๐ธ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Stuart,
That very good considering it's your second boat and all!๐ I like the way she's coming out. Job well done! Cheers, Ed ▲
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