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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe (
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There is a model boating lake at Coronation Park, Coronation Road, Great Crosby. Unfortunately the lake has been drained for several years by the local authority and requires maintenance. I, like others find this totally unacceptable for a historically important public amenity. There is an excellent lake up the road in Sou656thport situated on a road, Rotten Row, which the public have access to but is the sailing lake of Southport Model Boat Club. Take the A656 north out of Crosby and towards Southport and Formby. Enjoy your visit.
There is a model boating lake at Coronation Park, Coronation Road, Great Crosby. Unfortunately the lake has been drained for several years by the local authority and requires maintenance. I, like others find this totally unacceptable for a historically important public amenity. There is an excellent lake up the road in Sou656thport situated on a road, Rotten Row, which the public have access to but is the sailing lake of Southport Model Boat Club. Take the A656 north out of Crosby and towards Southport and Formby. Enjoy your visit.
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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi. Having viewed the photos which you have posted, the model seems to be a freelance torpedo boat modelled to appear similar to the 'Brave Borderer' looking at the lines of the superstructure. The real vessel was built by Vosper Thorneycroft and would have had at least two engines and prop shafts, possibly even three. The Brave Borderer was the pre cursor to the production of the Perkasa gas turbine torpedo boat.
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📝 Veron Vosper 52 FPB Build Instructions and much help for a Novice
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Further. The Futaba speed controller in the picture was one of the better quality ones for its day and could handle quite a bit of power so if it works should be fine with a brushed motor, but again the Hectoperm will not make the model come onto the plane either in 6V or 12 V format.
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Further. The Futaba speed controller in the picture was one of the better quality ones for its day and could handle quite a bit of power so if it works should be fine with a brushed motor, but again the Hectoperm will not make the model come onto the plane either in 6V or 12 V format.
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📝 Veron Vosper 52 FPB Build Instructions and much help for a Novice
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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This is a great model and iconic in the history of Veron. At 52" it makes a fine model when assembled. It is a scale model of Vosper's Trinity class patrol boat some pf which were supplied to the Malaysian Navy. I am currently refurbishing one. I don't know if you wish to construct scale detail as the size of the model provides scope for this. If you do then a well known model warship company- Fleetscale provide a detailed plan to work from but without construction details. The good part of the model is that the hull when built is very solid and was designed for a 10cc IC engine mounted centrally on the robust keel structure. The superstucture was not so robust and I have taken mine to pieces and re built with more strength and rigidity.
The Hectoperm motor is fine for a scale tug but will only supply enough torque to make the Vosper chug along and will never provide the thrust required to get the beast up onto the plane. To achieve this you will need a large single brushless motor mounted centrally or two medium brushless mounted either side of the keel powered by either Nickel \metal Hydride cells or Lithium Polymer Cells. You will require a brushless speed controller for your motor(s). I have installed two brushed motors - Graupner 900 Speed motors which sadly are now out of production. I have tested the hull and it does plane quite nicely. I have also installed 'Fleetscale' propeller shafts and rudders which are to scale.
It depends really on how much you want to spend. The good news is that radio control gear is now relatively cheap. As I have said the hull size gives you plenty of opportunity to fit the model out. If you were considering a twin motor set up then you will need to think about how they are mounted and not just mount them straight onto the hull skins, but create a mounting frame from the keel to get the right prop angle. Hope this helps and happy to answer any questions.
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This is a great model and iconic in the history of Veron. At 52" it makes a fine model when assembled. It is a scale model of Vosper's Trinity class patrol boat some pf which were supplied to the Malaysian Navy. I am currently refurbishing one. I don't know if you wish to construct scale detail as the size of the model provides scope for this. If you do then a well known model warship company- Fleetscale provide a detailed plan to work from but without construction details. The good part of the model is that the hull when built is very solid and was designed for a 10cc IC engine mounted centrally on the robust keel structure. The superstucture was not so robust and I have taken mine to pieces and re built with more strength and rigidity.
The Hectoperm motor is fine for a scale tug but will only supply enough torque to make the Vosper chug along and will never provide the thrust required to get the beast up onto the plane. To achieve this you will need a large single brushless motor mounted centrally or two medium brushless mounted either side of the keel powered by either Nickel \metal Hydride cells or Lithium Polymer Cells. You will require a brushless speed controller for your motor(s). I have installed two brushed motors - Graupner 900 Speed motors which sadly are now out of production. I have tested the hull and it does plane quite nicely. I have also installed 'Fleetscale' propeller shafts and rudders which are to scale.
It depends really on how much you want to spend. The good news is that radio control gear is now relatively cheap. As I have said the hull size gives you plenty of opportunity to fit the model out. If you were considering a twin motor set up then you will need to think about how they are mounted and not just mount them straight onto the hull skins, but create a mounting frame from the keel to get the right prop angle. Hope this helps and happy to answer any questions.
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💬 Re: LesRo Rapier.
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi your work looks really good. I am impressed with how you have fitted the spray rails on the bottom of the hull. Could you let me know how you shaped them and fitted them. I am also restoring the same model.
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📝 any body recognise this boat.
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Yes I agree, just looked at the pictures of the marauder again. Do you think it's a kit or scratch built? What is the hull made of, plastic,grp or ply?
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📝 any body recognise this boat.
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi, I think it's the Robbe Marauder. Hope this helps.
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💬 Re: Who posted the solution of Rudder Controll with pulleys and Tiller Arm
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi I have seen an arrangement were small copper tubing is used to guide a cord to the tiller. Obviously does no have to be brass. On the arrangement I saw the tubing emerged from the deck at a shallow angle allowing for a closed loop cord to operate the rudder.
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📝 Robbe Smaragd
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Forgot to mention that the sailing instructions warn not to return the yach to the shore under full sail as severe damage or injury could occur. With such a heavy keel she must really point well when sailing Close hauled to windward.
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📝 Robbe Smaragd
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi. I to have a Robbe Smaragd. Bought her in about 1997 from Bornemouth models. I still have the receipt somewhere in the garage with the plan set. I can remember ordering the kit along with keel, really heavy and the fittings kit. I arranged delivery to my neighbours to prevent my girlfriend having a heart attack!!! Got him from work and neighbour called to say huge box had arrived. We carried up my drive. One at each end like a coffin. I have built her up to the mast stepping stage no soent considerable efforts the paintwork as per the picture on the box and it does look stunning ( in my view). Now retired must finish and sail. Only problem is whem mast is stepped its massively tall. Will try and post some photos. Always remembered when I ordered it I mentioned the Graupner Rubin yacht but the chap said that the Robbe kit was superior and commented that the Graupner rep had admitted that to him.
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💬 Re: The Mast
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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The 'white thing' on the mast is a radar reflector. You will also see them on the masts of yachts. The purpose is to create a greater radar signature which is particularly useful on relatively small craft. You can imagine the radar reflection provided by a large tanke or cargo vessel which can easily be seen an a scope. Not so for a small vessel so these devices help amplify the returning radio wave to the scanning vessel. Helps prevent collisions at sea.
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📝 Dual rudder alignment.
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Not sure re the car turning wheels point. I am not aware that the inner wheel turns less than the outer on a car. Certainly the outside wheel will rotate faster which is the reason a differential is fitted to the driven set or sets. There is such a thing as wheel camber or toe in or out. If the turning wheels turned at a different rate, this would cause seriou type scrub.
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Not sure re the car turning wheels point. I am not aware that the inner wheel turns less than the outer on a car. Certainly the outside wheel will rotate faster which is the reason a differential is fitted to the driven set or sets. There is such a thing as wheel camber or toe in or out. If the turning wheels turned at a different rate, this would cause seriou type scrub.
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📝 Electronize speed controllers
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I bought the board to prevent battery cross charge and discharge as I saw it advertised on the companies website. In all honesty I had not thought about it before. I remember my brother telling me that on the vessel he was chief engineer on that precautions had to be taken by a distribution panel which managed the power produced by two generators to prevent one pushing power into the other via the distribution board when they were both running i.e. One generator producing more power than the other.
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I bought the board to prevent battery cross charge and discharge as I saw it advertised on the companies website. In all honesty I had not thought about it before. I remember my brother telling me that on the vessel he was chief engineer on that precautions had to be taken by a distribution panel which managed the power produced by two generators to prevent one pushing power into the other via the distribution board when they were both running i.e. One generator producing more power than the other.
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📝 Electronize speed controllers
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Been busy doing necessary chores. Also been replacing power distribution system for a HMAFV Halifax. Was running on a 12v gel cell, now converted to two 12v sticks of NiMh. I have removed a hunter systems distribution panel and replaced with an Action Electronics power distribution for two buhler motors via two Electronize ESCs. Also using BEC on system as well as power to the loud horn! As I am using two battery packs I have taken the precaution of installing a voltage protection unit to stop one battery charging/discharging into the other, again Action Electronics. Now all working just needs sea trial.
Now the electronize unit which started the debate. I decided to connect it up before removing the mossfet. Low and behold discovered that there's was a loose connection to a blade fuse unit. Removed and ran well on the bench. I still had a secondary fuse to the battery.
Got to the lake last Sunday. And while conducting a test before launch discovered that the relays worked but I only had full ahead or full astern available to me, with no neutral. Will replacing the mossfets cure this or is this a symptom of something else. In the meantime I have purchased a soldering pump and an Electronize esc in kit form as New from e bay.
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Been busy doing necessary chores. Also been replacing power distribution system for a HMAFV Halifax. Was running on a 12v gel cell, now converted to two 12v sticks of NiMh. I have removed a hunter systems distribution panel and replaced with an Action Electronics power distribution for two buhler motors via two Electronize ESCs. Also using BEC on system as well as power to the loud horn! As I am using two battery packs I have taken the precaution of installing a voltage protection unit to stop one battery charging/discharging into the other, again Action Electronics. Now all working just needs sea trial.
Now the electronize unit which started the debate. I decided to connect it up before removing the mossfet. Low and behold discovered that there's was a loose connection to a blade fuse unit. Removed and ran well on the bench. I still had a secondary fuse to the battery.
Got to the lake last Sunday. And while conducting a test before launch discovered that the relays worked but I only had full ahead or full astern available to me, with no neutral. Will replacing the mossfets cure this or is this a symptom of something else. In the meantime I have purchased a soldering pump and an Electronize esc in kit form as New from e bay.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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No need to apologise at all I think your knowledge can help all of us and I welcome a build blog on ESCs.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Sounds to me like your skills are marketable. Have you thought of setting up a little cottage industry for ESCs you could even offer a bespoke service. Would it be possible to supply parts and instructions as a kit even!!!
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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In the words of the great man Winston Churchill - "When you're going through hell, keep going"or alternatively KBO.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Proof of your excellent knowledge and application. How would you rate your esc i.e. What max voltage and Amps could it manage ? How much do you reckon you spent and rough build time?
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Proof of your excellent knowledge and application. How would you rate your esc i.e. What max voltage and Amps could it manage ? How much do you reckon you spent and rough build time?
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💬 Re: The New Cabin – Part 6
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Excellent work especially on the fittings. Making a robust cabin structure creates a good foundation for fastening fittings to, otherwise difficult in flimsy structures were parts are easily knocked off. You could consider using two boxes - one for the hull and the other for the superstructure which is what I am going to do for two of my models which have prominent masts.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hey keep talking about the young folk - I'm 61 this year. You never stop learning the principle that you never stop learning. People with age have an irreplaceable set of skills that they have learned and honed. Their greatest assets are wisdom, skill, knowledge and learnt experience.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Sorry forgot to add. Esc should work on any channel that the esc is plugged into on your receiver.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I purchased an mtronics 25 amp esc recently. Wired it and seemed to work. I then started to install to the model, wiring etc and fastening in then started the set up instructions. When switched on the blue and yellow led light alternately but no red light whatever I do. Tried pressing the button and switching on with button pressed but not powering the motor and only get blue and yellow lighting alternatively. Given up, very disappointed as I don't think these units can be repaired.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Quick question.
What glue are you using to bond the cabin wood parts together? I notice it appears to have a tan colour.
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What glue are you using to bond the cabin wood parts together? I notice it appears to have a tan colour.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thinking about your skills have you considered a build blog on this site to advise on building own speed controller with do's and donts with maybe some photos. I notice some article in the Model Boat Magazine were people were starting to use arduino as part of their model control systems.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Many thanks for your advice on this. You clearly know your stuff and must be quite accomplished. I have researched the 'H' bridge and understand the function. Interestingly and before really good electronic speed controllers were available I have seen pictures and diagrammes of H bridge set ups utilizing sets of micro switches operated by a cam on a servo. Thanks again will follow your advice. PS ordered a solder pump over the weekend having seen one in use on UTube.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi,
Belay the last. I have been on line and have identified what a MOS-FET looks like. If you think that is likely to be the problem I may have a go at removing and ordering a new one to solder in.
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Belay the last. I have been on line and have identified what a MOS-FET looks like. If you think that is likely to be the problem I may have a go at removing and ordering a new one to solder in.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I have in the past built an electronize controller bought as a self assembly kit. Could you describe what a mossfet looks like. I might be able to effect a repair. Would you be able to advise on how to test for a blown mossfet.
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I have in the past built an electronize controller bought as a self assembly kit. Could you describe what a mossfet looks like. I might be able to effect a repair. Would you be able to advise on how to test for a blown mossfet.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Ian.
Yes I agree a quality product andbritish made.
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Yes I agree a quality product andbritish made.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Does anyone have the details or know if you can still get an electronize speed controller repaired. Grateful for any info.
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 kevinsharpe ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I was referring to the first one in your video clip with the white superstructure.
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