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📝 Precedent Perkasa
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Hi Steve
Yes I did look at the Masterblaster but it appears to be an on/off devise the Mtronics sound is portional to the motor speed
I.E. From a tick over it increases as you throttle up or down to relate to the motor speed, it picks the motor speed up from a sensor that is joined into any two of the three motor wires and must say the installation is very simple with the pre made and plugged wiring harness.
Hope this helps Peter
Yes I did look at the Masterblaster but it appears to be an on/off devise the Mtronics sound is portional to the motor speed
I.E. From a tick over it increases as you throttle up or down to relate to the motor speed, it picks the motor speed up from a sensor that is joined into any two of the three motor wires and must say the installation is very simple with the pre made and plugged wiring harness.
Hope this helps Peter
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📝 Precedent Perkasa
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Can't find a gas turbine sound anywhere but I used the air start diesel (details below off there advert)better than nothing and quite impressive ( I think ).
MTronik Digisound Large Multi Cylinder Air Start Diesel
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The digiSOUND5m is the new marine sound module from Mtroniks Ltd. it is the worlds first 100% waterproof, plug n play sound module designed to take the hassle out of giving your model a realistic sound! The sound module requires NO programming or set up, it comes with a realistic sound pre-installed leaving just the installation to complete before you can get under way! The unit comes complete with built in amplifier, wiring loom and even a 75.0mm diameter waterproof speaker!
You simply install the unit in your model and go! There is no complicated PC interface to deal with or complicated set up, you REALLY do just have to plug it in and go!!! Add this to the legendary Mtroniks waterproof construction and you really don't need to look any further!
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MTronik Digisound Large Multi Cylinder Air Start Diesel
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The digiSOUND5m is the new marine sound module from Mtroniks Ltd. it is the worlds first 100% waterproof, plug n play sound module designed to take the hassle out of giving your model a realistic sound! The sound module requires NO programming or set up, it comes with a realistic sound pre-installed leaving just the installation to complete before you can get under way! The unit comes complete with built in amplifier, wiring loom and even a 75.0mm diameter waterproof speaker!
You simply install the unit in your model and go! There is no complicated PC interface to deal with or complicated set up, you REALLY do just have to plug it in and go!!! Add this to the legendary Mtroniks waterproof construction and you really don't need to look any further!
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📝 Precedent Perkasa
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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I believe President don't do the glass hull now due to a fire at the factory who produced them so now only have the wood hulls. I also have the 49" Perkasa (grp) hull you can see a picture in my profile, I run mine on a single prop with the following set up and it runs very stable and very fast although you need a big water to open up to full throttle..........
Leopard 4074 brushless motor
Tinergy 120A ESC
35 prop
2x 500 4S lipos wired in parallel....... gives about 50 mins fast sail time even longer at a more scale speed.
Mtroniks digisound sound module
Spectrum DX2e wheel type transmitter.
I believe President don't do the glass hull now due to a fire at the factory who produced them so now only have the wood hulls. I also have the 49" Perkasa (grp) hull you can see a picture in my profile, I run mine on a single prop with the following set up and it runs very stable and very fast although you need a big water to open up to full throttle..........
Leopard 4074 brushless motor
Tinergy 120A ESC
35 prop
2x 500 4S lipos wired in parallel....... gives about 50 mins fast sail time even longer at a more scale speed.
Mtroniks digisound sound module
Spectrum DX2e wheel type transmitter.
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💬 Boaty- Pro Boat Blackjack 29. RTR fast electric
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Yes I also run a Pro boat shockwave (very fast ) and also my fast MTB my preference is the Car type transmitter for these and find it more responsive ( again my personal opinion ) I also use a stick transmitter on my other three boats although not as fast the control is excellent plus an extra couple of channels for lights,smoke,sound Etc that is not available on my wheel TX.
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📝 PS Waverley
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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It was extremely kind of you to offer that's what the site is all about helping each other so welcome, as I said I haven't been well
enough lately but hope to get back on track soon. How did your build go and how did the finished model turn out?
Peter
enough lately but hope to get back on track soon. How did your build go and how did the finished model turn out?
Peter
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📝 PS Waverley
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Yes I actually got the Graupner Glasgow from Cornwall Models last year but not finished yet due to bad health.
Thanks anyway.......Peter
Thanks anyway.......Peter
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📝 Gorila resin glue
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks for that, have had a look and this appears to be a ready built wood display model with brass propellers ( on a paddle steamer ? ) I was wondering if it could be converted into a r/c sailing model but noticed the size is only 31 inches and I'm looking for
something about 1.48 th scale making the hull about 62 inches.
Many thanks for your help
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something about 1.48 th scale making the hull about 62 inches.
Many thanks for your help
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📝 Gorila resin glue
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Felix
Unfortunately the Waverley search goes on , don't think it is going to come to anything now but will always have an eye open just in case. Looking around for a different model to have a go at but nothing jumps out with the required size / detail to keep
Me out of mischief and occupied for several months. if you should ever see the Waverley kit / part built ETC please let me know.
Peter
Unfortunately the Waverley search goes on , don't think it is going to come to anything now but will always have an eye open just in case. Looking around for a different model to have a go at but nothing jumps out with the required size / detail to keep
Me out of mischief and occupied for several months. if you should ever see the Waverley kit / part built ETC please let me know.
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📝 Gorila resin glue
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Felix
I have been using Gorila resin now for a couple of years and have found it to be an excellent product, be ready to use as soon as you have mixed it as it very soon starts to set . Sets quick and once set can be filed,drilled,sanded Etc.
I have been using Gorila resin now for a couple of years and have found it to be an excellent product, be ready to use as soon as you have mixed it as it very soon starts to set . Sets quick and once set can be filed,drilled,sanded Etc.
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📝 Westbourne Model Centre
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks for adding the link I had been trying without success to find it for hours, listened to it now and not impressed with the excuses , economic climate/ resection if that was the case why do other online shops not have any problem, not wanting to advertise Other outlets but I use two of the popular ones mentioned regularly and NEVER had to wait more than three days......enough said.
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📝 Help onsea hornet
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Sea hornet build started
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📝 Help onsea hornet
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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I built the Sea Hornet last year and have the enclosed photo I took of the plans don't know if this will help?
Also not on the plans are he spray rails that the model requires.
Also not on the plans are he spray rails that the model requires.
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💬 Dumas Chris Craft
8 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Frank
Sorry no idea but what a great project for the dark winter nights, hope you post some pics when you eventually get
It renovated . Good luck and hope someone can help you with pics/details.
Have fun Peter
Sorry no idea but what a great project for the dark winter nights, hope you post some pics when you eventually get
It renovated . Good luck and hope someone can help you with pics/details.
Have fun Peter
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💬 Perkasa Fittings
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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That's me told, advise was in good faith.
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💬 Perkasa Fittings
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Looking good, once all the bits and bobs are fitted not forgetting the railings it will instantly start to become the fantastic Perkasa we all love. Just be carful not to varnish the deck at any point were you will be fitting any of the accesories I had a hard time with mine not getting a good hold and had to mark out and very carefully scrape away the varnish/paint so the glue could get a good purchase on the wood.
Peter
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📝 PERKASA ANCHOR CHAIN ARRANGEMENT
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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I also used superglue on my Perkasa anchor chain only a couple of drops, that's over 12 months ago and still holding firm.
I also used superglue on my Perkasa anchor chain only a couple of drops, that's over 12 months ago and still holding firm.
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Hammer
Yes I did contact Waverley Models last week vie email but unfortunately have not had a reply as yet so think I will take your advise and give them a ring.
Have had a look on paddleducks at Duke of Devonshire and very impressive it is, if I could turn one out half that good I would be a happy chap.
Thanks again for your time and help.
Peter
Yes I did contact Waverley Models last week vie email but unfortunately have not had a reply as yet so think I will take your advise and give them a ring.
Have had a look on paddleducks at Duke of Devonshire and very impressive it is, if I could turn one out half that good I would be a happy chap.
Thanks again for your time and help.
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Still working on the shed lol...... Also been on the Waverley about 4/5 times from Dunoon when been on holidays up there and I must agree as you say an Amazing vessel. The videos on youtube are very informative thank you for telling me about them.
It's going to be a long learning curve but now I'm retired have plenty of that and am sure I will get there in the end.
Take care Peter
Still working on the shed lol...... Also been on the Waverley about 4/5 times from Dunoon when been on holidays up there and I must agree as you say an Amazing vessel. The videos on youtube are very informative thank you for telling me about them.
It's going to be a long learning curve but now I'm retired have plenty of that and am sure I will get there in the end.
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Haverlock
Just had a look at the Cornwallmodelboats site and appears to be very good with just about everything I would need.
Many thanks Peter
Just had a look at the Cornwallmodelboats site and appears to be very good with just about everything I would need.
Many thanks Peter
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Haverlock
Thanks again for your support and encouragement, I don't have any model shops around here for materials but have found a few on line that are promising. Have been looking at a "Dremel Moto-saw"electric fret saw at about £80 That looks ok for the project don't know if you have any idea if it would be OK?
Once again thanks for your help
Peter
Thanks again for your support and encouragement, I don't have any model shops around here for materials but have found a few on line that are promising. Have been looking at a "Dremel Moto-saw"electric fret saw at about £80 That looks ok for the project don't know if you have any idea if it would be OK?
Once again thanks for your help
Peter
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Neilmc
Absolutely no need to apologise this is the whole idea to get as much information as possible from fellow modellers,
As you said you also had little confidence at first but how did your first build from plans go? I think I have more or less decided to give it a go and got "permission" from her who must be obeyed to go out and spend some money on tools ETC.
When I do get started I will also start a build blog on here to let you all know how well it is going or not.
Thanks Peter
Absolutely no need to apologise this is the whole idea to get as much information as possible from fellow modellers,
As you said you also had little confidence at first but how did your first build from plans go? I think I have more or less decided to give it a go and got "permission" from her who must be obeyed to go out and spend some money on tools ETC.
When I do get started I will also start a build blog on here to let you all know how well it is going or not.
Thanks Peter
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Yes have seen this and sounds just like what I'm after but as you said no date available when it could be available,I did email them but as yet no reply.
Thanks for taking the time to advise me it's much appreciated.
Peter
Yes have seen this and sounds just like what I'm after but as you said no date available when it could be available,I did email them but as yet no reply.
Thanks for taking the time to advise me it's much appreciated.
Peter
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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What you say makes sense and must admit I am now giving it serious consideration, will have to work out what tools I would need (only have the minimum) to build from kits and also were I could source the wood I would require as no model shops in my area, can it be obtained on the internet. As far as tools I wouldn't mind spending quite a reasonable amount as the cost to build from scratch I would think would be considerably less than buying a kit. Will try and compose a list of tools perhaps a small type bandsaw
Etc. Telling the wife might be the next hurdle to overcome but what's life without some confrontation .
Thanks again Haverlock
Peter
What you say makes sense and must admit I am now giving it serious consideration, will have to work out what tools I would need (only have the minimum) to build from kits and also were I could source the wood I would require as no model shops in my area, can it be obtained on the internet. As far as tools I wouldn't mind spending quite a reasonable amount as the cost to build from scratch I would think would be considerably less than buying a kit. Will try and compose a list of tools perhaps a small type bandsaw
Etc. Telling the wife might be the next hurdle to overcome but what's life without some confrontation .
Thanks again Haverlock
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI ahaverlock
Thanks for your link to clydemodelboats, as you say yes they do a fibreglass hull and plans for the Waverley.
Unfortunate to build scratch from plans is above my skill level, kits on the other hand I can easily manage.
But they are now developing a Kit version to go with the F/G hull unsure when it will be available but sounds promising have
sent email to see if they can advise on a time scale.
Thanks Peter
Thanks for your link to clydemodelboats, as you say yes they do a fibreglass hull and plans for the Waverley.
Unfortunate to build scratch from plans is above my skill level, kits on the other hand I can easily manage.
But they are now developing a Kit version to go with the F/G hull unsure when it will be available but sounds promising have
sent email to see if they can advise on a time scale.
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Thanks again for the links have has a good look and appear to be a good site for paddle steamers but unfortunately not for the illusive Waverley , but will keep looking any links you may come across please pass them on I will be very grateful .
Peter
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📝 Fixing an anchor to the deck
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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📝 Fixing an anchor to the deck
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Les
I have my anchor fitted to my Perkasa with just a drop of superglue on the anchor and a couple of drops on the chain,
Have been sailing this model now for over 12 months and never had a problem. But if unsure the idea with pins sounds good to me a small dab of glue on the pins should prevent any water getting through, although I sail mine at a fast speed I don't get any water on the bow.
Happy sailing
Peter
I have my anchor fitted to my Perkasa with just a drop of superglue on the anchor and a couple of drops on the chain,
Have been sailing this model now for over 12 months and never had a problem. But if unsure the idea with pins sounds good to me a small dab of glue on the pins should prevent any water getting through, although I sail mine at a fast speed I don't get any water on the bow.
Happy sailing
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💬 HMS GREY GOOSE
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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Only one word.......Fantastic
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📝 PS Waverley
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Felix
No still looking and yes I would appreciate if you could make any enquirers.
For such an iconic boat I can't believe how difficult it is to track one down.
Again thanks for your help and have a great day out at the pond.
Peter
No still looking and yes I would appreciate if you could make any enquirers.
For such an iconic boat I can't believe how difficult it is to track one down.
Again thanks for your help and have a great day out at the pond.
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📝 Help Please
9 years ago by 🇬🇧 Peter501 ( Master Seaman)
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HI Pmdevlin
Thanks for your help with my problem as you might have gathered I'm not very hot on electronics, I try and get through by what I can find on the internet (thank God for Google ) as to your question my receiver is powered through my motor batteries
4S lipos.
As you say you have used a few Turnigy Esc's maybe you could advise me on my set up?
My esc.... Turnigy 120a
Motor...... Leopard 4074 brushless
Batt..........2x500 4S
I set it up with the Turnigy marine programming card as follows.
1... Forward and reverse ...No2
2.... Lipo cells. ....No4
3....low voltage cut off. ....No4. ...3.2 V
4....timing. .....No4 ....11.25 deg. ( sorry no idea what this. is for )
I will reset this week and do a test then as you say swap the receiver if still no better.
Again many thanks for your help
Peter
Thanks for your help with my problem as you might have gathered I'm not very hot on electronics, I try and get through by what I can find on the internet (thank God for Google ) as to your question my receiver is powered through my motor batteries
4S lipos.
As you say you have used a few Turnigy Esc's maybe you could advise me on my set up?
My esc.... Turnigy 120a
Motor...... Leopard 4074 brushless
Batt..........2x500 4S
I set it up with the Turnigy marine programming card as follows.
1... Forward and reverse ...No2
2.... Lipo cells. ....No4
3....low voltage cut off. ....No4. ...3.2 V
4....timing. .....No4 ....11.25 deg. ( sorry no idea what this. is for )
I will reset this week and do a test then as you say swap the receiver if still no better.
Again many thanks for your help
Peter
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