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apache 56
my apache 56 ready to race this yr Im running a zen 7 at the moment
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RADAR using 3.7g micro servo
Using a 3.7g micro-servo. it is possible to install this small unit within many of the existing model Radar parts or scratch built models to create a working model Radar setup.
Here is an example of one fitted to my RNLI Trent lifeboat. I am using the bottom of the servo housing to clamp this unit to the underside of the base of the kits Radar platform, this helped to reduce the overall height and to maintain the scale size.
These servos are available on eBay at £1.89 including postage from China or Hong Kong.
I found this easy to mount and I have kept the servo electronics, connecting this servo to a spare channel on the receiver. This enables the radar to rotated in both directs at adjustable speeds or just stopped. I usually have it adjust at slow : scale speed, setting this with the trim on the transmitter.
Photograph of working Radar installed into Trent RNLI model.
Here is an example of one fitted to my RNLI Trent lifeboat. I am using the bottom of the servo housing to clamp this unit to the underside of the base of the kits Radar platform, this helped to reduce the overall height and to maintain the scale size.
These servos are available on eBay at £1.89 including postage from China or Hong Kong.
I found this easy to mount and I have kept the servo electronics, connecting this servo to a spare channel on the receiver. This enables the radar to rotated in both directs at adjustable speeds or just stopped. I usually have it adjust at slow : scale speed, setting this with the trim on the transmitter.
Photograph of working Radar installed into Trent RNLI model.
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- Dave MVice AdmiralUsed the same on my Trent. However mine is very noisy and I intend to replace with a 6mm micro motor that runs off 3v and is almost silent.Used the same on my Trent. However mine is very noisy and I intend to replace with a 6mm micro motor that runs off 3v and is almost silent.
- ralphwilmotMaster SeamanHI DaveHI Dave Yes the gear noise is a problem, tried to fill the gear box area with some light grease but not a good solution ..messy and too restrictive. Going to only run the radar when under way, switching radar on via a mercury switch and the forward momentum. Noise not a problem that way and it won't wear out as quickly. Thanks Ralph
Yes the gear noise is a problem, tried to fill the gear box area with some light grease but not a good solution ..messy and too restrictive.
Going to only run the radar when under way, switching radar on via a mercury switch and the forward momentum. Noise not a problem that way and it won't wear out as quickly.
Thanks Ralph
Solar Boat Project
Built for the MMI Solar Boat Challenge a number of years ago and includes the winner (Amber Sol-air !) that had to complete as many circuits as possible of a canal system constructed out of household guttering in a fixed time. (the gutter naturally limited the size - loa, beam and draft). All built out of depron from my own head - with enough left over to build several more ?!
There are a number of ideas for propulsion - all powered by solar panels, no batteries. The pool is 12 feet diameter and great for boats of this size.
There are a number of ideas for propulsion - all powered by solar panels, no batteries. The pool is 12 feet diameter and great for boats of this size.
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- CapnJimChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassHI Fireboat,HI Fireboat, MMI ran the event in three different forms over two seasons (arond 2007/8) - a circular gutter track with as many circuits as possible and also 3 circuits in shortest time, then drag racing - straight track knock ot competition. As far as I know they have no plans to do more. They were great fun and pulled a lo of interest, incuding from youngsters because they were simple and cheap - but actually delivered! I have a number of build shots the Clyde Puffer build that I'll post. Cap'n Jim.
MMI ran the event in three different forms over two seasons (arond 2007/8) - a circular gutter track with as many circuits as possible and also 3 circuits in shortest time, then drag racing - straight track knock ot competition.
As far as I know they have no plans to do more. They were great fun and pulled a lo of interest, incuding from youngsters because they were simple and cheap - but actually delivered!
I have a number of build shots the Clyde Puffer build that I'll post.
Cap'n Jim.
Solar boat - PS Sol Survivor
Originally designed and prepared as a fun entry to the MMI Solar Boat Challenge.
Scratch designed and built of depron to run in standard house guttering - size and construction details on the video. There are a number of 'solar' boats on another video of several including the eventual winner of the challenge. inexpensive, fun and unsinkable!
Scratch designed and built of depron to run in standard house guttering - size and construction details on the video. There are a number of 'solar' boats on another video of several including the eventual winner of the challenge. inexpensive, fun and unsinkable!
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DEVA Cheshire Police boat
Here is a Graupner Bremen 9 converted to represent a UK Police boat. She is called DEVA which is the Roman name for the county capital of Cheshire - Chester.
If the Cheshire Constabulary owned a vessel of the size of the original Bremen 9, I am reliably informed that the 'Battenburg' and transom diagonal stripes would be correct. The 'BA 07' lettering on the superstructure is also the correct national and regional code for the Cheshire Constabulary. The constabulary crest on the cabin doors however has now been superseded by a more modern constabulary logo that looks sh1te.
The RIB provided with the kit is too small and in my opinion not to scale; I will replace it at some point. The light bar and all other blue and navigation lights work off 9v batteries.
Chris M
If the Cheshire Constabulary owned a vessel of the size of the original Bremen 9, I am reliably informed that the 'Battenburg' and transom diagonal stripes would be correct. The 'BA 07' lettering on the superstructure is also the correct national and regional code for the Cheshire Constabulary. The constabulary crest on the cabin doors however has now been superseded by a more modern constabulary logo that looks sh1te.
The RIB provided with the kit is too small and in my opinion not to scale; I will replace it at some point. The light bar and all other blue and navigation lights work off 9v batteries.
Chris M
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Model Slipway Clyde Puffer - Libby
Super little kit making a great model. Essentially styrene with added mixed fittings then super detailed and weathered.
Video rather shaky as operating camera with one hand and RC with the other - will Improve and add soon.
Video rather shaky as operating camera with one hand and RC with the other - will Improve and add soon.
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KATRINA
Katrina and tow on the lake at Bluewater. Tug on the flattop barge belongs to another Chantry MBC member.
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- figtree7ntsAdmiralAttention to details look at the chaffing gear on the tow line! great job! 👍Attention to details look at the chaffing gear on the tow line! great job! 👍
- circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassBRAVO ZULU! That is a fine boat with every attention to detail. I especially love the fact that you have the proper dayshapes hoisted.BRAVO ZULU! That is a fine boat with every attention to detail. I especially love the fact that you have the proper dayshapes hoisted. I am a USCG Veteran, QM3(SM)
I am a USCG Veteran, QM3(SM)
rivarama
Here is my 1/7 Riva scratch built from plans downloaded from net. A complete stranger ask permission to photo the boat and said he would send on said photo. He is doing a photo diary for a year and this is todays photo! I think it is a excellent shot of the Riva. Brian
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- sharpy1071Chief Petty Officer 2nd ClassHI John, thanks for your interest and comments, I'm sure yours is good and you will get a lot of envious remarks about it, they are just that sort of boat! People love them!!HI John, thanks for your interest and comments, I'm sure yours is good and you will get a lot of envious remarks about it, they are just that sort of boat! People love them!! My boat is 1/7 scale.The fittings came from Vietnam. The sites to go to are: www.gianhien.net or www.qualityboats.com. They make desk models of a great varitey of boats The Riva is done in 1/5, 1/7 and 1/10 scale. I paid about £124.00 delivered, they took about 20 days to deliver, if you look on the build blog there are some photos of what comes in the fittings kit. The quality is good, not excellent but good. The value for money is excellent, you'll never get them in this country for that price.Send us a photo or put it on this site there is a lot of interest in these boats, thanks again Brian
My boat is 1/7 scale.The fittings came from Vietnam. The sites to go to are: www.gianhien.net or www.qualityboats.com. They make desk models of a great varitey of boats The Riva is done in 1/5, 1/7 and 1/10 scale. I paid about £124.00 delivered, they took about 20 days to deliver, if you look on the build blog there are some photos of what comes in the fittings kit. The quality is good, not excellent but good. The value for money is excellent, you'll never get them in this country for that price.Send us a photo or put it on this site there is a lot of interest in these boats, thanks again Brian - johnretteyRecruitHI Brian not Sharpy then thanks for the info think I have to make a better boat before I spend that sort of cash on it,HI Brian not Sharpy then thanks for the info think I have to make a better boat before I spend that sort of cash on it, But I will try again, number one I think I need better plans the ones I have are very basic ,will put some pics on soon as I can work out how to all the best John
But I will try again, number one I think I need better plans the ones I have are very basic ,will put some pics on soon as I can work out how to
all the best John
Rivarama
This is the video that should have appeared first!! Please Ignore the Buoy incident , I was not concentrating watching my wife with my phone! if you notice the turns are very large, so I have increased throws on the rudders, will try again and if not, apply some mix to motors through the rudder input on the Tx. Enjoy, Brian
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- sharpy1071Chief Petty Officer 2nd ClassHI there, yep your right, Poole lake it is, we go there on Wed PM and Thurs eve when the clock changes and weather decent, if you go, introduce yourself, nice to put a face to correspondence! BrianHI there, yep your right, Poole lake it is, we go there on Wed PM and Thurs eve when the clock changes and weather decent, if you go, introduce yourself, nice to put a face to correspondence! Brian
RIVARAMA
Well here is the video, hope it works. Please Ignore the buoy incident! and also my wife's finger half across the lens!!! Brian
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R A F TARGET TOWING LAUNCH
I BUILT THIS FROM A KITSHAK KIT. ITS 56 INCHES LONG. TWIN 850 MOTORS.LOTS OF EXTRA DETAILS FITTED.
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- KitShackModelsLeading SeamanHi, Looks really good mutual. Nice to see one of our own finished well.Hi, Looks really good mutual. Nice to see one of our own finished well. Anyone else who's intersted they are on sale in the model shop on the left... KitShack
Anyone else who's intersted they are on sale in the model shop on the left...
KitShack - KitShackModelsLeading SeamanHI ThereHI There Your model boat looks wonderful and would be a great example to show people how this model should look like. Would it please be possible to have some of your build photos emailed to us so that we can show of your great work on our new website. We would be truely greatful. KitShack
Your model boat looks wonderful and would be a great example to show people how this model should look like. Would it please be possible to have some of your build photos emailed to us so that we can show of your great work on our new website.
We would be truely greatful.
KitShack
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Huntsman on Sunday 17th March Cwmbran
HI Some new photos of my Hunstman sailing at Cwmbran this Sunday morning, running on a 11.1 volt Lipo with "a wait for it" 55X 2 blade prop through a 3:1 reduction gearbox on a Johnson 600.
Graham
Graham