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    ๐Ÿ“ Rudder & Propshaft Drilling
    8 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Today we have drilled out the holes for both Propshaft and rudder, 6 and 4mm respectively. It is best to drill around 0.5mm more than specified in my opinion, as filing of that amount is otherwise necessary.
    Attached are photos of drilling and the finished product with rudder and shaft loosely installed.

    I also recommend drilling a small pilot hole, of 2 or 3 mm to ensure the larger drill bit drills straight and accurately.

    The next stage is cutting out the deck ( the hatched areas which I have circled in the image). These will be the superstructure and servo access points.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Krick Paula | Work / Crane Boat
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Jumpugly, yes! Thatโ€™s what I must do, if I could find any rubber strips ๐Ÿ˜‚

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Krick Paula | Work / Crane Boat
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    RodC, unsure but the battery is around 600g as it is a 6v Lead Acid as per Kricks recommendation.

    ๐Ÿ“ 8 Channel Transmitter
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Wolle , up to around ยฃ150 as I will now just use this transmitter for all models.

    ๐Ÿ“ 8 Channel Transmitter
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Does anyone know if there is an 8+ channel transmitter with a spring centered throttle stick (right hand stick) ?

    ๐Ÿ“ 8 Channel Transmitter
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    MartinS, Is there a flysky that can have spring centered throttle stick? Was looking at the FT ST 8 & 16 but they are not springed so sadly not an option. Radio link may be an option.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Krick Paula | Work / Crane Boat
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Today we started the project by constructing the stand, it is made out of Laser cut plywood and is therefore a very precise cut. Once the parts were removed we sanded down and glued together. It forms a well constructed and sturdy stand for the boat.

    Not an exciting start, but Step 0 is always required!

    ๐Ÿ“ Krick Paula | Work / Crane Boat
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Kit Build bought from Krick. Formerly a Robbe Kit but now known as Romarin by Krick.

    72cm length with a 600 motor ( eventually!)

    ๐Ÿ“ 8 Channel Transmitter
    9 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    If I were to go fly sky, what would be recommended? Which specific controller?

    Thanks

    ๐Ÿ“ 8 Channel Transmitter
    10 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Hi, I need to get an 8 channel transmitter for a Krick Paula, it will
    Need to be able to operate the crane (up and down), winch ( out and in) and some lights. Was looking at the Microzone 8B, donโ€™t know if itโ€™s any good however?

    In short Iโ€™m looking for any recommendations or advice on to which transmitter may be best and if the microzone could do what I need it to do.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Fire Crash Tender
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks very much, it might be a project that is putting to the side for now as I have a Kit for a Krick Paula to do for the New Year and shortly. I will be documenting this as I build it and then after thatโ€™s done I may alter the Crash Tender, it depends whether I should or not, I donโ€™t know whether to keep as is ( because I know it doesnโ€™t leak and works ) or change some stuff and have the risk of further leaks.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Fire Crash Tender
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Hi Robbob,

    The leak has now been solved and it was identified to have been coming in through a very small crack that opened as the boat vibrates, this has now been sealed and the leak has been fixed.

    Sadly the prop shaft cannot be removed without tearing out most of the hull where the shaft is, this is because when we purchased the boat the builder had installed the shaft in a way that is is impossible to remove without having to replace 1/4 of the hull.

    We purchased the boat as a project that needed a lot of work so itโ€™s not too perfect, just working order. Adjusting the angle of the motor and couplings is also not possible as to remove the motor block the internal wall itโ€™s next to would need to be removed
    , this is epoxied onto the hull walls and would cause damaged if removed.

    So all in all there is not much that can be done but what is currently there.

    The red unit is, as far as we can work out, a gearbox or a unit to adjust the length of the shaft by a few mm. It has a servo mount on it so our thinking is you could control a servo that would change the gearbox to differ the speed. This is what myself and the boat club I go to presumes.

    Thanks.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Fire Crash Tender
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    The prop size is M4, we had a leak but that is now mended. I shall attach an image of the underside.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Fire Crash Tender
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Battery is currently located in the forward cabin where we have made a slot for it to sit nice and snug inside.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Fire Crash Tender
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Yes I shall attach one, we are still fiddling with weight distribution and need to get more lead for the rear. Should plane nicely once done.

    The other possible battery location is the receiver compartment as pictured, we would have to install a battery stand.

    Ignore the sponge!

    ๐Ÿ“ Guestbook
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    I love that modellers,
    Experienced or not, can talk, ask questions and document their experiences and struggles.

    I shall definitely be documenting my new build arriving soon, a Krick Paula.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Fairmount Alpine
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    No Worries ๐Ÿ˜€ Check out the other boat in my harbour, my aerokits 46โ€™โ€™ fire crash tender. I have put a video of it on.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Fire Crash Tender
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    She was running at around 3/4 throttle. The battery I have in her is a 12v Lead Acid, gives plenty of run time and is easy to use and charge.

    ๐Ÿ“ Fire Crash Tender
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Original Aerokits 46โ€™โ€™

    850 motor

    ๐Ÿ“ Fairmount Alpine
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Purchased Built

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Sheโ€™s done!!
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Heners2332 ( Master Seaman)
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    Hi, 4 years later Iโ€™ve got a question.

    What battery did she have? Thinking of building one and need to know what is best to buy.

    Thanks



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