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Dusseldorf
I have finally finished the Krick Dusseldorf. I am very happy with the results. I have done a few modifications along the way and added a few colours. There are 16 working functions including three lighting circuits, anchor, radar, monitors and a crane. I have really enjoyed making this one even though it has taken four years.
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1 month ago
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Police Launch.
This launch has taken me three years to build. It is not a difficult model to make but after about six months of building I moved it to my house in Hungary to complete on my holiday. Unfortunately I was a little too confident on how much time the other half would allow me to work on her. I have now retired here so two years later, I have finally finished her, almost.
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1 year ago
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Pilot Boat.
I have really enjoyed building this little boat. The painting, as always, I found a challenge. I am really pleased with the performance and the finished result. It has taken me around six months to build only being able to fit time in around a busy work schedule. Looking forward to the next one now.
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4 years ago
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(Racing Boat) Genesis
I bought this boat to give me some running time whilst I complete a major overhaul of my Patrol Torpedo Boat and build my Police Launch kit. I plan to try it for the first time next week in my local river. I would like to thank Doug (RNinMunich) for all his help to get the boat connected electrically as I have not used brushless before and needed to complete quickly. The boat is on it`s way Doug. Note. it is faster than 24km/h. Ran out of options. The instructions say 55km/h. (Motor: 3674 2074KV) (ESC: Hoddyking 125A Water Cooled) (9/10)
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5 years ago
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Patrol Torpedo Boat
I built the boat many years ago. I am about to embark on a full refurbishment. I intend to re-paint and add all new guns and deck items. (Motor: MFA Marlin) (ESC: Futaba) (6/10) The refit will include the motor being replaced with a brushless unit with a suitable replacement ESC.
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5 years ago
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Big Blue 2, (Under licence).
I was talking to Martin yesterday, our third in command, (Steven being First Sea Lord as he has the site switch), about the making of Big Blue 2. Although we had a hard negotiation regarding a production licence, he has kindly allowed me to make a similar item as long as I show the build here.
I purchased a barrel from ebay yesterday which cost me Β£15. Fortunately, the seller was only eight miles away which made collection quite easy.
I have several pictures for reference so all should go reasonably well but if any members have improvement ideas, I am all ears and I will have further discussions with Martin to see if these infringe on his almost registered design. (He has to ask the wife).
I will start soon but due to a pending trip, it might take a while.
Peter.
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2 years ago
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Pilot Boat
Winter approaches again so what better than a new project,.......to go along with the other two yet to be completed. I have excuses. Honest!!
This new one is a bit different again. No wood at all this time. It is the Aero-naut Pilot Boat. I thought it didn`t look too much of a task but I think I will have to re-assess as it is tricky in parts.
I have assembled the hull frame, which although the parts are rather loose fitting until glued went ok. I have, however, stumbled slightly on the next stage, to fit the hull skins.
The instructions suggest to cellotape them in place prior to glueing. Not as easy as it sounds as considerable bending of the parts is required to get them to fit, too much for the tape. Does anybody know of an easier approach please. The ABS is extremely difficult to hold in position when trying to tape it, which incidently, does not hold anyway. Should I warm up the skins or will this distort them and give a rippled finish. Any help here would be appreciated.
I will continue with the refurbishment of the Patrol Torpedo Boat for now as I have been trying to manipulate the sides of the Pilot boat into place for hours, no, days!!.
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4 years ago
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π Function test
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I had tried a full test of the functions but had issues with three of them. The first concerned the rotation of the search light. It would not move at all. I checked the full circuit for continuity and all was as it should be. I then placed a battery separately onto the motor and it worked. Strange. I found that I had a dry joint on the negative motor terminal. I re-soldered the joint and this cleared the problem.
The second was that the anchor would go down but the connection of the chain drum to the motor slipped as soon as the weight of the anchor was lifted. I remedied this by putting flats onto the drum spindle and then glueing the connector in place.
The third was the lift of the monitors. This was just an adjustment problem.
The second test went very well with all 16 functions working well. The monitor lift and fall is still not perfect but the best I can achieve at this time.
There are two videos attached. One is very short and shows some of the electronics required. The other shows all of the functions in action.
The electronics are made up of six ESCβs, five rc controlled switches, five servos and six voltage regulators.
The radio control is made up of one eight channel receiver and two four channel s-bus decoders.
I have found that I cannot add the videos here so I will attempt to load them into the media section.
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π¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
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Great videos JB. This really has been an interesting project. Whatβs next.π
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π Accidents happen.
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Sorry to hear of your accident Colin. I hope it heals quickly so that you can get back to normal soon.π’
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π Question of the Day?
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Wow. I broke my 100% record. I got one RIGHT. Things might be looking up. Donβt hold your breath though.π¬π¬
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Day two and I have managed to keep my 100% record.π¬
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π¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
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Looks great JB. Good in shallow water.
Not a bad place to sail. I am surprised that the people on the opposite bank didnβt even take a look.π
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Iβm in. π
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π¬ Re: Billing Bent on the water
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Very nice little boat. He would be very pleased.π
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Looking fantastic Graham. Now are you glad that you kept the matches in your pocket.π¬π¬
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Very nice looking boat. She runs very well. Great job.π
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π Very sad news Martin555
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Thank you Stephen for that very nice βspecial messageβ
He will be laid to rest today so I am sure we all will have Martin and his family in our thoughts. Heaven will now have the benefit of that amazing sense of humour. Bob Monkhouse, beware. You have worthy competition. RIP Martin.π’
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π¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
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Looks really good JB. With a project, with its unique nature, you really have done well. I am sure that you will sort out the steering problem for the next run. Looks a nice spot for the trials. Those rocks would be nice obstacles under normal circumstances.π
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π Very sad news Martin555
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Thanks Bill. A day to remember our good friend.
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π¬ Re: Hallet SK Drag boat
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I really like it. I only wish I could apply paint like that. Great job.π
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π¬ Re: Maiden completeβ¦needs a bit more ballast aft
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Good review Cash. She looks good on the water. That is a long lasting 2 cell battery you have there. You must be very pleased with the results.π
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π¬ Re: Done!! Maiden Tomorrow!!
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Great job Cash. You really have made a nice model. Good luck with the first trials.π
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π Train and Hobbies show 2023
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One small step for JB from NZ, one giant leap for PV from Hungary.π¬
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You should move to Hungary. Nothing happens here.π¬
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Looking really nice Cash. I really like the wheel house. Very nice job.ππ
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I hope things improve soon JB.
I remember when I was young when a storm removed all of the sand from our beaches. It took a while before tides replaced it which was made worse by the fact that our beaches formed the main tourist areas in UK.
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π¬ Re: Modifications - 1
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That was quick Graham. The result of the improvements is clear to see. Would a slightly longer paddle make any difference. Could you try another brass spacer in the middle. It looks to me that as Katieβs arms do not lift at each stroke like we would, to dig the blade into the water, perhaps a slightly longer paddle might compensate.π
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Stunning Graham. And the Kayak is extremely good too. π¬π¬
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Super job Graham. It cannot be long before Kevin joins Bill and Ben on the lake. Looking forward to that day.
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Thanks guys. Yes, you are right. I am really disappointed that Martin cannot see the result. It was only a couple of weeks ago that he told me to finish the next model more quickly so that he could see it. Who would ever have guessed that he would miss this one. I was two days late.π
The pictures are taken there because of good light JB. Honest. Almost.π€ͺπ€ͺ
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π advice on which flysky transmitter to use
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I have a couple of Frsky i6xβs but needed something a little more complex to run the 16 channels on my Dusseldorf. I upgraded to the Frsky Taranis Plus which operates on the open TX software. It can take 60 models, each one completely independent. You can run 16 channels by either using two X8R receivers or one X8R and the other eight with s-bus connected.
The cost is three times that of the i6x but if you intend to do more complex models in the future, a good investment. The open TX software is much easier to use.
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π Finding Somewhere To Sail?
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Hi Greg.
There is a very nice pond at Goodrington beach park in Paignton. In the summer it is used for peddle swans but they are not there until June. The Torbay RC boat club used to be there many years ago. It is quite large and perfect for your needs. I am not sure about permissions but I am sure that I have never seen the RC boat police there. Take a chance and launch. What can they say other thanβ hey mate, not allowed them there boats ere mateβ
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Superb Graham. I think there are very few people who could have done this. The build is amazing but the mechanism is just a masterpiece. Were you a clock maker in a previous life?
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Such sad news about Martin.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
He was battling his health on several fronts but you would never know as he never lost his sense of humour even when he really didnβt feel well. A real trooper who will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace our good friend Martin.
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