Hi Guys,
I see we have had quite a few promotions just lately so i would like to congratulate you all.

I would also like to welcome all the new Guys and Girls that have recently joined this site.

Martin555.

Thank's Cash

In my experience you can make almost anything for your boat from plastic.

Martin555.

Hi Cash,
I have been known to manipulate a bit of plastic in my time.LOL!!

Martin555.

Nice detail work Rick.
Great way to hide the block in the bow.

Martin555.

Great work Graham.
I bet young Finley will be over the moon with his boat.
It won't be long and Finley will be asking grandad "when can we put the Police boat in the water."

Martin555.

Thank you for the nice comment Graham.
Your scanner is excellent.
What is the boat that you have fitted it to ?

Martin555.

Well JB,
You know my mind work's in mysterious ways or should i say abnormal ways but i think i still have some hidden talents.

The only trouble is they are hidden so deep that they rearlly surface LOL!!

Martin555.

Sorry JB,
LOL!!
Just keeping you on your toes.

Martin555.

Hi Dave,
You have some very nice boats there in your Harbour.

Martin555.

Hi Peter,
After the servo conversion has been done it can also be used for a Crane winch, A Tug drum winch, and a Radar in fact i am sure there are many uses for it, but for Winches that will be put under a bit of strain then metal geared servos should be used.

Not all servos are made the same so the conversions will be a little different.
There are some good 360 Deg servo conversation videos on Youtube.

Martin555.

Thanks Stephen,
I appreciate your comment.

Martin555.

Hi Red,

I am not sure what is next, I might try and sort out the cabin wiring.
I won't be doing to much to this boat just enough to get it a runner.

I will launch her in Big Blue with no water in it that way i will not be disappointed LOL!!

Martin555.

JB,
Me! trouble maker, Never. LOL!!

Martin555.

No problem Graham.
I hope it helps.

Martin555.

Hi Guys,
Well there is not a lot i can say about this as i covers most of this in a How-To.

However i connected the radar to a receiver position that is controlled by a potentiometer on the Transmitter so that it slowed it down a little more.

I have it rotating the in the opposite direction to what i planed but i can always change that latter.

Martin555.

JB.
More tinkering that is what i like to see.

Martin555.

Hi Guys,
I decided to do this as a How-To instead of in my 'MOJO' build log.

I prefer to use the larger servos for my radars as you can run them slower.
I have tried to explain this as simple as i can to make it easer for the novice.

Hopefully i have the photos in order.
Anyway here we go.

9g radar motor.

Remove the sticky labels.

Undo the four screws and pull off the bottom casing.

Carefully lift off the top three gear cogs (remember how they are fitted or photograph them to help the reassembly)

Pull out the small PCB to revel the potentiometer.

Carefully separates the three gear cogs (again remembering there position.

Cut off the small tab on the main gear shaft flush with the bottom of the gear cog.

Cut off the bottom flat section of the main plastic shaft.

Re-assemble and fit the three gear.

Put the top casing on.

Power up the servo and adjust the potentiometer so that you have the required speed and direction you want your radar to turn.

When you are completely happy with the speed of rotation you can apply a small drop of CA glue to the potentiometer to stop it moving if you wish.

Push the small PCB back in.

Fit the bottom casing back on making sure the cable cutout lines up with the cable.

I hope the little video works ok.

I hope this will help you guys but remember not all servos are the same inside.

Martin555.

Nerys,

I think it was deliberate on your part.
That way you can celebrate twice LOL!!!
Cheers and down the hatch.

Martin555.

Hi Stephen,

Whenever i see your work i instantly get lost for words as your attention to detail and model making skills amaze me.
So in this instance I will just have to settle for the word AWSOME.

Martin555.

Hi Lionel B,
You are indeed a very skilful man.
You have some really fantastic models in your Harbour.
Well done Sir.

Martin555.

Great work Peter.
Very nice indeed.
I bet you cannot believe she finally is finished.

Martin555.

Well Peter,
Finally she hit the water and she looks really good.
I bet you are glad to see her in the wet stuff after the time she has taken to make.
Great work.

One down and many more to go or should i say Finnish LOL!!

Martin555.

Hi Muskrat,
I am following this log and it would be interesting to see some photos of how you are getting over this problem along with the text, as it will also benefit others that might have the same sort of problem.

Martin555.

Hi Cash,
The cabin modifications makes her look so different.
Great work.

Martin555.

Hi Rick,
That is part of the trick, getting over the problems of the build.

Martin555.

All part of the fun Muskrat.
We have been there and unfortunately due to the kit manufacturers most of us tend to fall into the same trap.

Don't let it put you off.
Keep going.
A few photos of you progress would be nice to see.

Martin555.

Thanks for the compliment JB.
I will get back to working on these two projects someday.

Martin555.

Thank's Bill.
The Build Log shows a lot more such as the Gun rotating and the lighting systems.

Martin555.

JB,
A welding mask might be cheaper and more efficient LOL!!

Martin555.

Keep it coming Bill.
I do like these conversions.

Martin555.