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I runa brushed. 600 and a 2s Lipo
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💬 Re: Venice water taxi
13 days ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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📝 Venice water taxi
13 days ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hello ian,
I purchased a plan from Gilberto Penzo . From this plan I only used the shape of the hull and the height of the cabin. The rest is copied from photos on the internet.
I have fitted a stern drive that is partly hidden in a flooded compartment behind the motor. In the rear, where the stern drive comes out of the hull, I designed a cover and 3D printed it.
With the stern drive I found that you have to grease it by appying grease into the small tube/pipe on top of the drive. This has nowhere been shown in any paper that I have seen.
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I purchased a plan from Gilberto Penzo . From this plan I only used the shape of the hull and the height of the cabin. The rest is copied from photos on the internet.
I have fitted a stern drive that is partly hidden in a flooded compartment behind the motor. In the rear, where the stern drive comes out of the hull, I designed a cover and 3D printed it.
With the stern drive I found that you have to grease it by appying grease into the small tube/pipe on top of the drive. This has nowhere been shown in any paper that I have seen.
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📝 Sailing Ships
15 days ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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You may have a look at my Finkenwerder Fischewer.(See my harbour.
She has no motor, no keel. Sailing is only with steady and low wind.
She has no motor, no keel. Sailing is only with steady and low wind.
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📝 some progress with the taxiboat
15 days ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Some progress with my taxi boat.
The steps make a nice detail. Implementing the windows was challenging: first the fittings and then gluing the "glass" without making a mess of it. I used a suction pen, used for handling SMDs, to hold and handle the glass.
Still need to add some handles and doors.
The boat is easy to steer, and the bow thruster is working fine.
The steps make a nice detail. Implementing the windows was challenging: first the fittings and then gluing the "glass" without making a mess of it. I used a suction pen, used for handling SMDs, to hold and handle the glass.
Still need to add some handles and doors.
The boat is easy to steer, and the bow thruster is working fine.
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📝 Baby Bootlegger
15 days ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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The bootlegger has been a race boot in the 1920.
Some time ago, I purchased from eBay an old "kit" containing wood and parts for the rudder, prop, and prop drive.
This lovely boat is constructed with a ply hull and covered all over with mahogany.
It drives very smoothly, but when going fast through curves, the open canopy allows water to enter into the hull.
Some time ago, I purchased from eBay an old "kit" containing wood and parts for the rudder, prop, and prop drive.
This lovely boat is constructed with a ply hull and covered all over with mahogany.
It drives very smoothly, but when going fast through curves, the open canopy allows water to enter into the hull.
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📝 Help with wiring 2 motors please
2 months ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi,
did you have a look at the smallswitches on the ESC's? It looks if they have a different position.
did you have a look at the smallswitches on the ESC's? It looks if they have a different position.
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📝 Update to your questions
3 months ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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About the sterndrive, I believe this drive originaly comes from Graupner (G for Graupner), but this compagny doesn't exist anymore, only there sender/receivers survived.
I purchased my Sterndrive with Bauer-Modelle.com.
The driver is from 3drifter-miniatures.de
My original drawings came from Gilberto Penzo in Venice,
I purchased my Sterndrive with Bauer-Modelle.com.
The driver is from 3drifter-miniatures.de
My original drawings came from Gilberto Penzo in Venice,
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📝 Finally back along with the "Harvest Queen"
3 months ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Very nice ship. How does she sail, I see no keel?
My Finkenwerder Fischewer has no keel and no motor, this makes sailing a challenge.
Once she had to be recovered from the bottom of our pond, but she is sailing again.
My Finkenwerder Fischewer has no keel and no motor, this makes sailing a challenge.
Once she had to be recovered from the bottom of our pond, but she is sailing again.
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💬 Re: Venice water taxi
3 months ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Chris,
this Z-drive is realy purchased from Bauer, but I purchased the last available. This was the only available small enough to fit. Unfortunaly they are not produced anymore.
I designed and printet a "canopy" to have a more clean look.
this Z-drive is realy purchased from Bauer, but I purchased the last available. This was the only available small enough to fit. Unfortunaly they are not produced anymore.
I designed and printet a "canopy" to have a more clean look.
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📝 45 years SMC Wendlingen
3 months ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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📝 Venice water taxi
3 months ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I'm building a Venice water taxiboat from scratch.
The hull has been build from triplex covered with mahagoni stripes.
There is still a lot of work to be done, but technics are working and I hope to get here on the water in the comming week.
The hull has been build from triplex covered with mahagoni stripes.
There is still a lot of work to be done, but technics are working and I hope to get here on the water in the comming week.
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💬 Re: Old electronics pieces
2 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Mike,
I found a manual, even in English.
You may download it here:
I found a manual, even in English.
You may download it here:
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📝 Bauer Modelle issue
2 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I bought, in Germany, some schottel drives from them, no problems.
What I learned from parts I ordert in England is that customs is difficult and taxes have to be paid by the receiver, before the parts will be passed through customs. This took some weeks.
Brexit didn't make it easier for us.
At the end all worked out fine but it took a couple of weeks.
Cheers Willem👍
What I learned from parts I ordert in England is that customs is difficult and taxes have to be paid by the receiver, before the parts will be passed through customs. This took some weeks.
Brexit didn't make it easier for us.
At the end all worked out fine but it took a couple of weeks.
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📝 Dual independent speed control set up
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi, have a look how rc caterpillars or tanks are configured. They have the same dual drive.
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📝 Billings Frisian Tjalk Skutsje
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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The site from billingboats shows a new version of the modell that was released in the 2020's. This one is only available in the Netherlands. The original box is no longer available and I don't know when it was first released.
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📝 3D printing
3 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Mike,
I'm using the Anycubic i3 Mega and a 3d program called FreeCAD.
After some problems with the filament I found some reliable stuff and no problems. Currently I'm building the "ENAK" from scratch; a Crane ship. Have a look at the photos.
Most components are printed, the hull is constructed from ply.
I can really recommend this machine that is not that costly.
Willem
I'm using the Anycubic i3 Mega and a 3d program called FreeCAD.
After some problems with the filament I found some reliable stuff and no problems. Currently I'm building the "ENAK" from scratch; a Crane ship. Have a look at the photos.
Most components are printed, the hull is constructed from ply.
I can really recommend this machine that is not that costly.
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📝 Schottel Propulsor
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks for your suggestions. I looked at goBilda, but they seem to be sold out. I will try a servo expander, that should work with my old analogue transmitter.
Thank you all for this fast and helpful answers.
Thank you all for this fast and helpful answers.
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📝 Schottel Propulsor
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Does anyone know of a strong servo that rotates a full 180 degree?
Last Christmas I got a 3d printer and decided to build the "ENAK", a floating crane were I could get plans and a lot of information on the internet. All the details I have to construct and draw; keeps me buzzy as well as the 3d printer.
Now about the schottel propulsor, this needs to rotate a full 360 degree. With a belt there is a 1:2 rotation enhancement, but the servo has to deliver a full 180 degree.
I noticed that servo's sold as 180 degree rotate only 90. So now I'm looking for a servo that really rotates 180 degree.
Last Christmas I got a 3d printer and decided to build the "ENAK", a floating crane were I could get plans and a lot of information on the internet. All the details I have to construct and draw; keeps me buzzy as well as the 3d printer.
Now about the schottel propulsor, this needs to rotate a full 360 degree. With a belt there is a 1:2 rotation enhancement, but the servo has to deliver a full 180 degree.
I noticed that servo's sold as 180 degree rotate only 90. So now I'm looking for a servo that really rotates 180 degree.
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💬 Re: Thames Barge Celia Jane
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Very nice building. 👍
To bad we can't sail together as that we're located to far from each other.
To bad we can't sail together as that we're located to far from each other.
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📝 Graupner 337 Fire Monitors Wanted
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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HI, you should look for "Löschmonitor" by Robbe or Krick; scale 1:25. These are available on ebay.
They are sold by steve@modelboatbits.com from UK.
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They are sold by steve@modelboatbits.com from UK.
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📝 dutch sailing barge
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Ted
It feels good that I could help you.
Hope that the plans give what they promise.
Willem
It feels good that I could help you.
Hope that the plans give what they promise.
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📝 dutch sailing barge
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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📝 dutch sailing barge
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Ted,
have a look at this site :
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📝 Billings Dragen...has anyone built this kit and done an RC conversion?
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi,
years ago I build the Aeronaut Pinguin, only 62 cm, my first sailing boat. She also had a cockpit, that I sealed completely, so no problems with water.
The servo for the rudder was in the rear and couldn't be reached anymore after completing the deck. The batteries were located in the bulb of the keel. Receiver and sail servo could be reached through the canopy. She was real fun to sail. Unfortunally I had no pictures made and after 20 years she was scrapped. Good luck with your project. It is always fun to have a small boat that you can take with you without effort and sail wherever you like.
years ago I build the Aeronaut Pinguin, only 62 cm, my first sailing boat. She also had a cockpit, that I sealed completely, so no problems with water.
The servo for the rudder was in the rear and couldn't be reached anymore after completing the deck. The batteries were located in the bulb of the keel. Receiver and sail servo could be reached through the canopy. She was real fun to sail. Unfortunally I had no pictures made and after 20 years she was scrapped. Good luck with your project. It is always fun to have a small boat that you can take with you without effort and sail wherever you like.
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💬 Re: Thames Barge Celia Jane
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi, please apologize my englisch that makes it difficult to understand.
There are 4 RC winches aboard that control circular ropes.
One for the mainsail, one for the foresail and one for each leeboard.
Together with the each leeboard, the corresponding running backstay is loosened.
The foresail is attached to the fore horse and can be handled as you described how a crew member will do.
I found the facebook group, this gives me a lot of inf, thanks.
There are 4 RC winches aboard that control circular ropes.
One for the mainsail, one for the foresail and one for each leeboard.
Together with the each leeboard, the corresponding running backstay is loosened.
The foresail is attached to the fore horse and can be handled as you described how a crew member will do.
I found the facebook group, this gives me a lot of inf, thanks.
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📝 Graupner Jules Verne
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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📝 Billings Smit Nederland
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi, I found some pictures of the original Smit Nederland.
Have a look at
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💬 Re: Thames Barge Celia Jane
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Yes I'm also anxious to see her on the water.
The leeboards have lead sheet inside, their weight will pull them down and are lifted by winch. Together with the leeboard going down, the stay that goes from the mast to the middle of the ship is loosening. This helps to let the main sail more swing out.
The foresail is separately controlled, so she can help to get the bow through the wind when tacking.
I have a question about fastening the forestay lead. The plan shows that it is attached to the Samson Post on the bow, but this post collides with the anchor chain. After studying lots of photos on the web, I still have no clue how this is done. Also many photos show no Samson Post at all.
The leeboards have lead sheet inside, their weight will pull them down and are lifted by winch. Together with the leeboard going down, the stay that goes from the mast to the middle of the ship is loosening. This helps to let the main sail more swing out.
The foresail is separately controlled, so she can help to get the bow through the wind when tacking.
I have a question about fastening the forestay lead. The plan shows that it is attached to the Samson Post on the bow, but this post collides with the anchor chain. After studying lots of photos on the web, I still have no clue how this is done. Also many photos show no Samson Post at all.
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💬 Re: Finkenwerder Fischewer
4 years ago by 🇩🇪 Willem ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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You're right, she has no keel; but I managed to reach all corners of the pond. This was good enough for me. I had to use fore sail and main sail as well as the leeboards to keep here on course or turn through the wind, quite a challenge. Capsizing has never been a real problem, ease of the sheets did the trick.
As soon as my Celia Jane goes on the water, also without a keel, I'll see how she is doing. The test in the bathtub showed she can handle enough inclination, after I put some lead in the hull.
As soon as my Celia Jane goes on the water, also without a keel, I'll see how she is doing. The test in the bathtub showed she can handle enough inclination, after I put some lead in the hull.
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