Hi I can put here some comparison table, sorely I had no data for sb Kitty

Hi,
I found this> Barge Kitty model

Issue 581 of Model Boats was April 1999. The mag is marked Vo149 No 581 2 APR-29 APR 1999. 
There's a 9 page article with a multitude of pics to help anyone building this model .
Sorely I have not this issue -maybe somebody can help.
Tom

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Hi,
Kitty was a plan by Richard Webb, he had a web site www.scalemodelboatyard.co.uk , sorely very long time not availlable.
There exists more tsb plans , put > thames sailing barge model plans < into Google.
I think you could choose something ..if you are thinking about RC model ... I would recommend some finished hull. There are also a number of other barge plans, such as Lady Daphne or Veronica. Model Veronica goes to buy as a kit from Traplet -
https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/thames-barge-veronica/.
 On the Internet are also reduced plans of other barges, but these must be adjusted for the construction of the model.
Tom

https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/thames-barge-veronica/.

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Hi,
I can recommend this little booklet
https://docplayer.net/44439682-Building-a-model-thames-saili...

maybe you can visit next pages at facebook(Model Thames Sailing Barges)
>https://www.facebook.com/groups/1036890286476399/

maybe > https://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=131302&p...

next pages > https://www.ivorbittle.com/
I think Ivor Bittle is directly concerned with some issues related directly to Pearl

Wishing Success Tom

https://docplayer.net/44439682-Building-a-model-thames-sailing-barge.html

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/1036890286476399/

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https://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=131302&p=1

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https://www.ivorbittle.com/

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Of course I understood that it was just such a play - or game . But I think the most would understand this change if we were familiar with this change at least a few days in advance....
Each game has its own rules - and it usually does not happen that the rules are changed during the game.
But ... let's go back to posts about boat models...

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Hi,
try this > https://docplayer.net/44439682-Building-a-model-thames-saili...

I can reccommend Model thames sailing barges at facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1036890286476399/
Tom

https://docplayer.net/44439682-Building-a-model-thames-sailing-barge.html

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/1036890286476399/

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Hi, here I put rope diameters (above mentioned) .
Kathleen ropes - in attachment

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Hi,
on Facebook I have added for you to the dimensions of the rigging corresponding rope diameters for the 1:24 model. I think the wires are more suitable for a static model. On my models I used black waxed cotton(?) string with a diameter of 1 mm for shrouds and fore stay. For other ropes I use cotton strings and cords produced by ropewalk . For main sheet , vangs and jibsheets I use braided fishing lines.
Ivor Bittle reccommended black leather strings for main shrouds
please look here > ( https://www.ivorbittle.com/ ) - very usable pages !!!
Tom

https://www.ivorbittle.com/

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Peter,here i put photos of simple servo switch., constructed by Petr Hajek (ufon 13).I use the same switch for switching sound modules (siren + foghorn) Channel 2 in my model ps Lulonga.
I do not know why you are not using channel 3 (throttle) to control the engine via ESC....
Regards Tom 😊

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Hi,
As I see, there is a problem. The basic question is - what you need to control, and the other - whether this type of RC kit will allow this.
Especially .. this type is mainly designed for aircraft control. You need to choose compromises to control the ship model. This type does not allow simple switching of functions - only by means of another switching module, or by means of end switches on the modified servo. in the base allows only
proportional control of servos or ESC.
There are RC sets, that have switching functions, such as Graupner - e.g. Graupner mc-20 12-Channel HoTT
but these are far more expensive...
The basic wiring is the 3rd throttle for engine control (ESC), channel 4 for control of the rudder.
there is a possibility to use channels 1 and 2 for switching the added end switches but it is not possible to switch them permanently (perhaps with the help of the added relay)-.
channel 5 can be used - setting> AUX> GYR> PIT TRIM - (rotary potentiometer control.) similarly
channel # 7. AUX settings> HOV THRO
Channel No 8 - AUX Settings> HOV PIT
Operate again using rotary potentiometers - see function descriptions.
These channels again allow only proportional control.
Switching can be done (maybe) using channel # 6
settings >AUX>FLP> Gear ON/OFF (I did not try this)
It is good to get familiar with the setting of the individual elements and check this on the display for the test (without the connection of the receiver !!) before you all plug in the model.
I hope it helped you a little bit..

Tom

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Gusty Cat is model of Thames sailing barge staysail class with auxiliary motor (no bowsprit) (Motor: 12V) (ESC: HK) (5/10)

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Hi,
in last wekend I participated in the open championship Footy in South Moravia, near Znojmo .. in Vyrovice , Vyrovice dam.

The technique betrayed me, footy ruder servo burned during race. Then I participated in open regata with my barge Capricorn. it was my first race. my model also had the first opportunity to sail on "big water".
It turned out that I need to adjust the sails to add and manage a large jib servo.

Technique was against me once more..maybe battery collapsed after first round in second race.

At home I found..battery Ok , but something collapsed ..

Weather nice and hot, but the wind was very weak, so the models of the racing sailboats were the first ..

My photos..> http://tomarack.rajce.idnes.cz/Mistrovstvi_footy_Vyrovice_20...

I placed on board Capricorn deck cam, but after about 20 minutes the battery was discharged, i did not expected it... and I didn't expect the battery discharge will be so quick...

Deck cam >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6izcQCeYN0&feature=youtu.be
greetings
Tom

http://tomarack.rajce.idnes.cz/Mistrovstvi_footy_Vyrovice_2018/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6izcQCeYN0&feature=youtu.be

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I started to work again on the model Gusty C.

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It is also possible that they used a Google translator, unfortunately he has classical education and technical terms are alien to him. I can say that when I use Google translator, I read terrible things ....

I think that the misunderstanding here occurred as non-professionals who do not know the ship's technical terminology are trying to describe "professionally" items that already have their old-used name...
Here I can see belaying pin rack ...

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Hi ,
thames sailing barge model pages>
http://barge.homeunix.org/index.php/home
some discussion about Thames sailing barges you can find here

>http://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=95328

http://barge.homeunix.org/index.php/barge-building/15-build-reports/34-building-a-model-1970-onwards-a-relatively-new-members-reminiscences-and-ideas < by R.Chesney

Magazines.
Model boats 2007 nr 7 tsb Celia Jane model tuning
Model Boats 2013-11 tsb finless little models
Marine Modelling international 2014 nr 7-9 tsb Veronica
Marine Modelling international 2016 nr07 tsb Westmoreland

http://barge.homeunix.org/index.php/home

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http://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=95328

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http://barge.homeunix.org/index.php/barge-building/15-build-reports/34-building-a-model-1970-onwards-a-relatively-new-members-reminiscences-and-ideas

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Hi, the central keel with lead bomb is removable,the leeboars are not fumctional. I tried it on the her first test cruise - see phootos above. .. leeboards are lowered, only the electric motor saves the day ("Iron topsail" )

Tom

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I decided to publish here my simplified plan of Thames sailing barge Capricorn, original plan (Champion class barge)from H.I.Chapelle was adapted for my needs, considering my options.
Rigging reconstructed on the basis of barges plans and photos on the internet.
The model was built according to this plan.

Greetings
Tom

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Very nice model, indeed !!!

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Sport - camera test.
I have tested what will be seen from the camera position at the aft cabin of the model.
I cannot find proper video format..so ..

https://youtu.be/eCSJm78fgV0

https://youtu.be/eCSJm78fgV0

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RC model Capricorn

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Sport - camera test.
I cannot find proper video format..so ..

https://youtu.be/eCSJm78fgV0

https://youtu.be/eCSJm78fgV0

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RC model Capricorn

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I tried attaching to the roof of the cabin MD80 camera with a clip. in practice, the camera was unreliable. That's why I bought a small and reliable sports camera that I placed in front of mizzenmast.The camera has a scanning angle of 120 °.Looks OK.
(Tested)
The camera can be easily attached by sliding it to the mount (wooden cube)on the roof of the aft cabin.

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Hi,
in my model I have flat fuses used in cars.
For this case, it is possible to select different sockets in a specialized store, and replacement of fuses is simple.
Tom

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Hi,
maybe you can look at > Modelboatmayhem > Technical stuff >BOAT ELECTRICS & A LITTLE BIT MORE! >
there are interesting recommendations in the article for both engines and ESC.
Maybe it will help you
Tom

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Hi,
I can highly recommend a site designed especially for lovers of paddle boats and their models . You will also find there a number of download plans and lots of advice and recommendations

www. paddleducks.co.uk

wishing success
Tom

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hi,
I found on the net examples of electrical connection twin ESC.
regarding the connection of the rudder servo with the Y cable to one of the branches for the ESC, it made me problems when reversing , and that's why I gave the rudder separately

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Hi,
I have to say - I use a simple V-tail mixer only, and ESC at the basic setting, the transmitter => Throttle and Ail only(right stick).
I tried to connect Rudder servo to this design, but I could not adjust it, the servo behaved "non-standardly".
That's why I have it connected to the usual rudder channel nr 4 (left stick).
One more important thing ... check the settings of the transmitter, especially the mixes that are sometimes pre-programmed from the factory.
It is recommended to clear the transmitter memory first, and then set your own values. it usually helps ...
I use the power supply of the receiver from a single source via an external BEC, powering motors using Y cables to ESC,from the same source as BEC ( gel Aku 12V).I had setup problems too - I finally found that one ESC was defective. after replacing both ESC no problems.

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For a few days a nice autumn came back to us, from a pond in the park the water has drained ..end of season..
only wild ducks remain on the water under the bridge ....

Hi,
look here, please...
here is a clear overview of where to connect the components,

but it seems that the current product is somewhat different.

http://www.componentshop.co.uk/p94-dual-esc-and-mixer-2-x-20-amps.html

http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/Mixers.html

http://www.componentshop.co.uk/p94-dual-esc-and-mixer-2-x-20-amps.html

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http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/Mixers.html

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Hi,
as I wrote,I have no experience with Action Electronics products.
Regarding the use of internal mixers in HKT6A , these did not suit for this case,neither Turnigy TGY9X.There is always one main signal as control and the other one(or more) as a signal dependent. I needed to mix two independent signals and that is why I chose an external simple mixer!
To Dave M .. excuse me -I have no experience with brushless motors but in this case I do not know why it could not work. it is a mix of two control signals only ...What's the problem with that, if I use brushless motors?

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