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💬 repairing an old vosper rttl
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry (
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Hello,Boocock and thank you for your responce.
I have now sold all my boats as I had to give it up for certain
problems.
But I still like to look at the models from time to time,and will stay a member.
If you can post some information on anything about the rttl,I will pass it on to the new owners,I don't think he has had the time to become a member yet, but I am shure he will soon.Regards Gerry
I have now sold all my boats as I had to give it up for certain
problems.
But I still like to look at the models from time to time,and will stay a member.
If you can post some information on anything about the rttl,I will pass it on to the new owners,I don't think he has had the time to become a member yet, but I am shure he will soon.Regards Gerry
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📝 Fun Boats for Sale.
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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happy new year all.
All the boats have now gone to a new home.
thank you.gerry
All the boats have now gone to a new home.
thank you.gerry
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📝 Fun Boats for Sale.
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Boat for Sale:Vigilant Star Fun Boat.
This boat was made by me,
It Is 38 Inches long and 9 Inches wide+20 Inch tall to
top of mast.weight Is approx 25lbs loaded.
Has 12v 7Amp battery to drive the two 600 engines
with twin props comes with 2 spare motors and a
spare battery ,has built In 4 channel reciever and
Ripmax Seasprint Xtra 6-16 cell 280amp 6 -16
cell,controller, + 6volt battery for the Graupner 6v
steam generator smoke stack,also comes with a
battry charger/Zebra 4 FM Remote.Has a moving gun
wich can be used to spray water ,pump Inc.
To use the water Cannon + the Radar rotation or the
dummy torpedoes you will need to change the four
channel reciever to a six channel,not supplied,or you
can change over leads to do what you want on
different day's.
I will Include three more boats with the sale.
Here Is a picture.
The uscg Island cutter Is rare now and would make a good project to fit new gear. Two motors/props/shafts/supplied free.
If you want to see the Vigilant In action then go here
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This boat was made by me,
It Is 38 Inches long and 9 Inches wide+20 Inch tall to
top of mast.weight Is approx 25lbs loaded.
Has 12v 7Amp battery to drive the two 600 engines
with twin props comes with 2 spare motors and a
spare battery ,has built In 4 channel reciever and
Ripmax Seasprint Xtra 6-16 cell 280amp 6 -16
cell,controller, + 6volt battery for the Graupner 6v
steam generator smoke stack,also comes with a
battry charger/Zebra 4 FM Remote.Has a moving gun
wich can be used to spray water ,pump Inc.
To use the water Cannon + the Radar rotation or the
dummy torpedoes you will need to change the four
channel reciever to a six channel,not supplied,or you
can change over leads to do what you want on
different day's.
I will Include three more boats with the sale.
Here Is a picture.
The uscg Island cutter Is rare now and would make a good project to fit new gear. Two motors/props/shafts/supplied free.
If you want to see the Vigilant In action then go here
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📝 Vosper Rttl
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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hi:guys.sorry this boat has now gone,to a new home.
Gerry.
Gerry.
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📝 Vosper Rttl
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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here is a picture thanks gerry.
here is a picture thanks gerry.
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📝 Vosper Rttl
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HI: all am selling the 34" Vosper Rttl shown on the link bellow,as I am unable to get to the lake these day's so will be puting some more on for Sale.
The 34" Vosper has a motor In and one servo for the rudder If anyone Interested ÂA£50.00 and needs to be collected.
I can throw In a NiCd 2000mAh ,and a 600 spare motor If required.PM or Email please Gerry
The 34" Vosper has a motor In and one servo for the rudder If anyone Interested ÂA£50.00 and needs to be collected.
I can throw In a NiCd 2000mAh ,and a 600 spare motor If required.PM or Email please Gerry
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📝 Donations - Why so little??
14 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Same here Stephen,I agree with Mr.Devlin,I thought that all site 's were mainly financed by the advertisers.
That is why I have not donated to any of the forum sites that I am a member off.I am a member of quite a few site's of different products and would be very difficult for me being a pensioner .However I do feel that this site should be done on a bases of the length of time that you are a member,say one month and you have to donate to access the forums or any other information.
It is one of the best model boating site's that I have found on the web.
So.A£15.00 pa from advertisers
A£05.00 pa from members
No fees for the first month.
Gerry
That is why I have not donated to any of the forum sites that I am a member off.I am a member of quite a few site's of different products and would be very difficult for me being a pensioner .However I do feel that this site should be done on a bases of the length of time that you are a member,say one month and you have to donate to access the forums or any other information.
It is one of the best model boating site's that I have found on the web.
So.A£15.00 pa from advertisers
A£05.00 pa from members
No fees for the first month.
Gerry
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📝 boats pics
14 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Sorry guy's forgot to put on the site address (www.asrmcs-club.com)
gerry
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📝 boat pics
14 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HI:All here Is a nice site I found,you may be Interested In for pics and Info for your boats.
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📝 Will It ever be warm enough?
14 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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so you must be local, new Brighton is finished now till it is re built somewhere else,
peteryes peter I live in eastham,my friend P.thomas memberNo.217 lives in Ellesmere port,we will now go back to the basin in Ellesmere port for the time being,are you local.There is a boat show in Eport on 5th and 6th march.at the boat museum.
gerry.
peteryes peter I live in eastham,my friend P.thomas memberNo.217 lives in Ellesmere port,we will now go back to the basin in Ellesmere port for the time being,are you local.There is a boat show in Eport on 5th and 6th march.at the boat museum.
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📝 Will It ever be warm enough?
14 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HA HA,We went out with boats on last saturdy to hoylake,just about seen the boats but a couple did brisk the cold. Dedication is the game.we could not go to newbrighton as they have recked it hope they get it ready for the summer.
GERRY
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📝 Vigilant Star Bowlifting
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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New update of my Vigilant Star in Newbrighton 29-07-09
Another modification and now running at half the power/speed.
Hope to get another video at full speed soon,with water cannon display,Great fun and thanks for watching.Gerry
Another modification and now running at half the power/speed.
Hope to get another video at full speed soon,with water cannon display,Great fun and thanks for watching.Gerry
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💬 repairing an old vosper rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HI:Mick.Thanks sorry for the delay in my response,still not getting emails from fireboat.I don't think I will match yours,but its great fun.Would like some photo's of yours at the show if pos,as I am building up a photo album of the RTTL and have got a few now,I can send you my Email address if its ok.Also I am getting confused as to the numbering on these boats I have numbers from 2754 to 2768.How do you tell witch one to use.Gerry
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📝 My SRTTL /propshaft
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Hi:All done the tip I got from Peter,works ok now had It on the lake for test all ok,now needs more work/brain matter.
Have posted a video on the site .Thanks again Peter.
PS 😀 oes anyone know what the displacement should be
Thanks Gerry
Have posted a video on the site .Thanks again Peter.
PS 😀 oes anyone know what the displacement should be
Thanks Gerry
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📝 My SRTTL
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Boat is a wood kit built in the 1960 by a friend,built and stored in a shed.needs alot of TLC,doing my best to make it fit for the lake ,have rebuilt all of the superstructure.Was powerd by a lead acid battery/500 motor .Now powerd by a GP.7.2vNiCd 2000 Mah.And a cheap 50amp controller bought from Hong Kong on Ebay.Needs a lot more work to be done and been testing it at Newbrighton wirral.Thanks for watching.Gerry
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📝 34" rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Hi 😛 eter me again tried the shed found the K40 it is 3.18 stainless,cut it to the length and borrowed a dia-set,greased and inserted into boat working fine very quiet now,so of to the lake tomorrow for test.may be able to get a video so I will try and post it .PS:Great this site gets the old brain matter working,Thanks again might see you at the lake then ? wanted to go-to runcorn but the weather don't look so good.So its Newbrighton.TTFN Gerry
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📝 34" rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HI Peter:nice to hear from you,will try that I have a K40 in shed somewhere,I will measure it and see if its the same size,they used to be 3 or 4mm stainless,thanks for that I will post you if I succeed,its many year's since I used a die-set,will have to borrow one and do it pronto,need boat out wed for more trials.thanks again Gerry.
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📝 34" rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Hi:All ,I had my rttL out last week for a trial run she went ok.But now I find a problem with the prop shaft and prop.
The prop has sheared of and I need to find a replacment,
the prop is a 50mm three blade,and the shaft is stainless steel 250mm long ,but I can't find a supplier as it is a 1/8" or (3.18mm)dia and it has two screw ends approx 15mm.
any help please.Gerry
The prop has sheared of and I need to find a replacment,
the prop is a 50mm three blade,and the shaft is stainless steel 250mm long ,but I can't find a supplier as it is a 1/8" or (3.18mm)dia and it has two screw ends approx 15mm.
any help please.Gerry
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💬 repairing an old vosper rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HI:Andy.yes I will do that thanks you very much,I would have just painted it,think resin will be better.
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💬 repairing an old vosper rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HI:Mick the real boat is 68ft.The model is 34.5in lenght and the beam is 9.5in.so if I am right she is a 1:24 scale,or 1.5in to the foot.thanks for the info will check the site.Gerry
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📝 repairing an old vosper rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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HI.just another picture update,taken at Newbrighton. gerry
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💬 what sort of boat.
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Hi: all sorry I have not responded to your replies regarding the RTTL.nOt been on for a while.So I wish to thank you all for the responses,and all the information.I also wish to thank Micheal R for all the valuable information he has given to me on this boat.Hope to post some pictures soon.many thanks Gerry.
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📝 34" rttl
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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I have fitted an outrunner brushless motor to my model. I have tried using a 3 blade brass prop but the speed Is still too fast. I have added extra lead to the front compartment but the boat Is still almost flying. Has anyone had a similar experience and found a solution? I am using a basic Futaba 2 channel 40Mhz am set but could change to a different set with adjustable travel/end point settings but would prefer to stick with a simple set and modify the hull In some way. Another option would be a lower battery voltage (11.1v 2200ma at present).
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📝 what sort of boat.
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Hi,all help required ,can anybody tell me what type /make of boat this is ,and can you give me some info as to where I may get plan/bits.I just had it given to me,as well as a Precedent huntsman and require some help refurbishing.
thank you.
gerry
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📝 MOTOR
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Hi: Elthamcollege.Sorry if I may have understood you,if you are worried about water getting up the tubes,and not as I thought were you are joining the tubes to the hull.
The scart plugs I used are the small version IE:10mm dia cable scart to scart,with screw ends .
It all depends on what type of boat hull you are going to build,and the angle of the stern for the prop/tubes.
You have to cut the angles to fit.The screw ends then tighten on the tubes.I have included a drawing of the scart plug.
Hi: peter,no I have glued the tubes into the hull bottom,and to the bulkhead .(Sorry with apoxy).
The scart plugs are to help stabilize the tubes and cut down on vibration due to cavitation by the two motors.Plus they give me a better anchor point for the tubes.and it looks better than tubes sticking out of the bottom when on display.
gerry
The scart plugs I used are the small version IE:10mm dia cable scart to scart,with screw ends .
It all depends on what type of boat hull you are going to build,and the angle of the stern for the prop/tubes.
You have to cut the angles to fit.The screw ends then tighten on the tubes.I have included a drawing of the scart plug.
Hi: peter,no I have glued the tubes into the hull bottom,and to the bulkhead .(Sorry with apoxy).
The scart plugs are to help stabilize the tubes and cut down on vibration due to cavitation by the two motors.Plus they give me a better anchor point for the tubes.and it looks better than tubes sticking out of the bottom when on display.
gerry
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📝 MOTOR
15 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Hi: I don't know if it helps,but I think you may mean the propshafts.I mounted mine on the (vigilant star) and filled the gaps with araldite,and a little trick I used was to support them on the stern of the boat,was to use the ends of a scart leadand araldite them in place.After aliqnment of the shafts,you can tighten up the scart ends on the shafts and they fit them perfectly,IE no leaks.
This works great and is a cheap way of doing it for a first time boat build like me.
gerry.
This works great and is a cheap way of doing it for a first time boat build like me.
gerry.
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📝 vigilant star test 3
16 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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The boat is a scratch built and started life in the shed. it is a semiscale model at aprox 36inch, built with balsa wood.It is full remote control and fitted with two Mtroniks Vision 600 motors one 12volt 7ah battery,one seasprint esc.
It was built as a fun boat so I could sail with my friend Peter thomas with his variuos boats.
Several things have now been added since this boat was first built, IE smoking stacks, fireing torpedoes and magnetic pickups for colecting them. Also has working radar/moving gun + a home built bec.
Flag poles and flags/compas has been added on the superstructure.
Each motor draws 6amps at full power, I have measured the speed from one point to another at a spacing of 60mtrs, and timed at 15 seconds, but this is a bit fast for this boat as she starts to plane out of the water.
We sail her at New Brighton lake on the wirral most wednesdays. As the weather is now a bit cool I have just purchased a simular model to this at 1:48 scale 110ft island class USCG Patrol boat so I can look at them both in action when the weather picks up. Anyone wanting info can contact me via this website.
It was built as a fun boat so I could sail with my friend Peter thomas with his variuos boats.
Several things have now been added since this boat was first built, IE smoking stacks, fireing torpedoes and magnetic pickups for colecting them. Also has working radar/moving gun + a home built bec.
Flag poles and flags/compas has been added on the superstructure.
Each motor draws 6amps at full power, I have measured the speed from one point to another at a spacing of 60mtrs, and timed at 15 seconds, but this is a bit fast for this boat as she starts to plane out of the water.
We sail her at New Brighton lake on the wirral most wednesdays. As the weather is now a bit cool I have just purchased a simular model to this at 1:48 scale 110ft island class USCG Patrol boat so I can look at them both in action when the weather picks up. Anyone wanting info can contact me via this website.
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📝 Vigilant Star owned by Gerry
16 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Here is a video of our boat (Vigilant star) sailing at New Brighton boat lake on the wirral every Wednesday.
The boat is a semiscale (Coast Guard Cutter), designed by Hal-Harrison in Marine Modelling. I have doubled its size and put two 540/1 Mfa motors in, driving quanta 45mm props. She is 36" length 8" Bow, runs of one 12 volt 7Ah SLA battery.
It is made from Balsa/Fibreglass resin. Runs well no leaks to date. Gerry.
The boat is a semiscale (Coast Guard Cutter), designed by Hal-Harrison in Marine Modelling. I have doubled its size and put two 540/1 Mfa motors in, driving quanta 45mm props. She is 36" length 8" Bow, runs of one 12 volt 7Ah SLA battery.
It is made from Balsa/Fibreglass resin. Runs well no leaks to date. Gerry.
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📝 (coast guard fun boat) Other
16 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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Our boat the vigilant star,has been updated with two new vision 600 motors,and are now conected in series,they now gives me longer runtime/more power/speed,and no cooling required.the max cont/curren on the seasprint is 280amps (Motor: Mtroniks vision 600*2) (ESC: p-xtra seasprint) (8/10)
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📝 my boat VIGILANT 1
16 years ago by 🇬🇧 gerry ( Master Seaman)
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The boat is scratch built,designed by Hal Harrison,contruction plan in Marine Modeling mag.whitch was designed as a freelance coastguard patrol boat .made from balsa/cardboard sise 18" aprox.weight 2.5kg.
Our model is 36"twin motors and all moving parts and weight is 10kg.
This is the latest pictures of Vigilant Star on the lake at NewBrighton Wirral
Our model is 36"twin motors and all moving parts and weight is 10kg.
This is the latest pictures of Vigilant Star on the lake at NewBrighton Wirral
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