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U.S.C.G. Waterways & Ports Patrol Boat
Just finished this model. Bought it sometime ago at Coatbridge Model Exhibition It was just an unfinished hull with fittings. The boat has twin motors, props, rudders and 2 old Hi Tech ESC with 2 battery pack at 7.2 volts using one at a time. Still to have it on the water yet due to lockdown. Has one of those home made controllers that when you turn the inner motor slows down and the outer one speeds up to aid turner tighter. Scale 1/12 I am now doing a building blog of the model.
A few pictures of yesterdays maiden voyage at Ayr Model Boat Club
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3 years ago
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(Naval Ship) King George 5th
This is a stand off scale of the battleship King George 5th. 1939 circa. it has a ford radiator motor and uses 1 amp p/h, runs all day. 72 inches x 10 inches a Futaba 2 ch 40 meg radio used, single rudder and propeller Got this in a bit of a mess and revamped it. an eye catcher when in the water. May have a further rebuild of the super structure in the future. The plan is available at Myhobbystore.co.uk if your there the picture displayed is that of this model but twice the size as plan (Motor: Ford ) (ESC: Electronize ) (10/10).
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9 years ago
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(Working Vessel) Fisheries Research Vessel Scotia
Started this model a year ago it has a fiberglass hull 1/76 scale A lot of dremel work need to get to the hull shapes. Hull it now painted and being fitted out with running gear. I've now moved on and use 2.4 r/c system. Lots of work to do. The build is on Modelboatmayhem.co.uk but it'll be slow going as it is really a hobby. (Motor: Sun 555) (ESC: Electronize ) (10/10) See layout in photo.
Model had now been completed and had her maiden voyage with great success
Seaspray
9 years ago
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(Working Vessel) Research Vessal Meteor
I started to build this model boat many years ago. Near completion now. it has been interesting build as I started from scratch I had lots to learn and design the model's parts and layout and had great help from a lots of people. its was their help that has brought the model to this part of it's construction. Also had many disasters but this is a great way of learning, probably the best way. The spec of the model is not too accurate I will alter it when the boat has had it's trails at the pond. Trails were early this year and very successful. Build is on Modelboatmayhem.co.uk
Now building the Fisheries Research Vessel Scotia (Motor: graupner 500 ECKO) (ESC: Electronize) (10/10)
Seaspray
11 years ago
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(Pleasure Craft) Vernon Tarpon 1970s kit
Started off 30 years ago with this boat.It had a OS 20 in it. (under powered) was slow and useless. Only just lately being converted to electric and after many trails over 3 years. I have found the correct combination to give a good days boating. The boat is a 70s Veron Tarpon kit. it has (updated) 3000 MAh battery pack, Graupner 600 ECO motor and a Futaba 2 ch r/c 27 MHz (Motor: Grauper 600 ECKO) (ESC: Microgyros Solid State) (10/10)
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16 years ago
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HI John I'll have a go at that thanks
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Hi John I'll switch to MFA Low drain 550s. See you have supports running parallel to support the mounts. Will copy that idea looks sound. Something in the back of my mind said to resin / fibreglass the inside of the hull. It may need it in future Will make them out of ply as it will make a strong mountings. Many thanks again ๐
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Rowen So am I and finding the problem it may help others Alignment, it was near enough spot on. When the Mtroniks and motors were set up on the work desk. There was no screaming, till I pressed down on the running motor. what a relieve I won't have to spent any more money well, for a wee while. Looking at two methods. Rubber belt drive and have ordered 3 sets different sizes, as suck it and see job. The brass coloured pulleys were bought from MFA. Other mount is on a rack of pieces of wood for a mount and the motor secured by elastic bands. This'll mean the motors will be in a upside down situation. Mean while doing some investigation on dumpy mounts to get an idea of things.
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Hi ToraDog Went on to the site you gave a link to and signed up. I'll look thru and see what is what. It'll depend on what motors I get and will put the Graupner motors to the back of the cupboard. Thanks again
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Thanks John I am open to the upside down motor idea. Meanwhile looking at alternative motors and size. Also I applied fibreglass to the hull around the prop ends and the further two compartment aft. Scrapping the belt system will try and have a direct coupling setup if possible. Took ages to line up the belts.
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Have since discovered Electronize are closed for business totally.
Pic 1 my two Mtroniks Viper esc they squeal / singed when operated. So its a bin job.
Pic 2 As the motors were a wee bit loud and the vibration from them echoed thru 6mm wooden platform. The hole lot was removed carefully and no damage to the hull.
Rework I like it .
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Any member know if Dave at Electronize is still available on the phone.
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Colin Just to make sure the motors are spot on with the propshafts as the mounting bracket are not the best as they won't keep the belts tight by them self. Belt and braces
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Had a relook and altered the motors mounting to cut down some weight and have the ESC moved out of the hot air from the motor fans. Not too happy with the layout of the wire on the ESA. Have to be careful not to touch the +ve or -ve wire on the battery connectors and motors to the Rx and on/off switch. I am I being a wee bit cautious.
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mturpin013 Everything was offered in a "lets see how it goes" and I am happy with the belts size and thickness. These are HTD belts. "High Torque Drive" belts are suitable for more demanding applications than MXL drives. Engine mounts, will be made the saddle types out of 6mm.
ply. No tools now for metal work.
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Hi Julio My experience with pulley and belt drive is the best way to go. Just that these belts are really think and strong. Nor do I want longer belts as it would raise the C of G higher. Want this as low as possible. Used the belt drive on the Research Vessel Meteor build. on Model Boat Mayhem Although the belt was of different material. No noise of juddering at all on a one to one drive. Gears are not for me.
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Colin The teeth on the belts and pulleys would let me run them not too tight like an alternator belt on a car.
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Rowen It was just these belt are thick ones. Maybe with wear they'll sort things out.
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Cheers Colin Thinking would the pulleys cause extra wear on the top of the bearing on the propshaft also the motor's top bearing.
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Hi ToraDog I seen it on the plan and was thinking of doing it. Wish I had just took the plunge and did it according to plan. Anyway don't think I can alter it now with all that filler in place. Motors are next
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It is a nice boat to model. Although it took a while to get the hull right we got it near enough right eventually . First time I've done a twin screw so hears hoping all goes good. Well laid out plan. ๐
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Cut the propshafts support from 2mm ply taken from a cardboard template. Iffy about the glue to use settle on Epoxy 5 minute curing time. First batch I used took 1 hour to cure so it was binned and new Epoxy use with a recut support. Hopefully I have came far enough down the prop tube to give a good support and will clean up the area add a little PVA to fill in gaps. Meantime have cut some lead (1.93 mm) to shape n size fitted it in the hull temporary. This will be adjusted when the model is complete as the superstructure and other things come into the overall weight of the model.
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