Essential tools for shipbuuilding
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This is my first scratch build. I used hand tools and a jig saw to cut out the frame. and bulk heads. Keel and frame was cut out of plywood and the rest. of the boat is balsa. I out fitted with parts from various pieces I had pick up at hobby shops and suppliers online. The pilot house, stack and skylight is all hand made with wood and polystyrene fittings.
I downloaded the plans, altered the scale size and printed the hull and boat to scale. Again this was the first and I now am looking forward to another project.
I downloaded the plans, altered the scale size and printed the hull and boat to scale. Again this was the first and I now am looking forward to another project.
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- redpmgCommodoreThat's a great looking model for your first scratch build - especially as you changed the size . Good planking job on the hull as well as the superstructure & detailing. You should post a build blog for your next project - would follow thatThat's a great looking model for your first scratch build - especially as you changed the size . Good planking job on the hull as well as the superstructure & detailing. You should post a build blog for your next project - would follow thatLiked by Martin555
- NerysFleet AdmiralBrilliant job for a first build, particularly as she's a scratch build. I look forward to seeing what you build next with great interest.Brilliant job for a first build, particularly as she's a scratch build. I look forward to seeing what you build next with great interest. Cheers, Nerys
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Stolen Krick Victoria
Stolen Boat. Please be on the lookout for this beautiful KRICK VICTORIA complete with a Chedder Puffin Steam Unit, This boat was stolen from a member of the Mutual Model Boat Society, Heywood, Manchester. when some scumbag broke into his workshop over the weekend of 5th 6th September 2015. as well as his pride and joy they also stole a Spektrum DX6I / 3 x 40Mg / 2x27 Mg Tx's, plus tools???.
Should you hear or be offered this boat please contact me. or the police
Colin Travis 07905028298
Should you hear or be offered this boat please contact me. or the police
Colin Travis 07905028298
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- Dave MVice AdmiralSome of the radio bits will almost certainly appear in on-line adverts.Some of the radio bits will almost certainly appear in on-line adverts. Lets hope the perpetrators can be found and the model restored to its rightful owner. Dave
Lets hope the perpetrators can be found and the model restored to its rightful owner.
Dave - petedavis123RecruitI certainly hope so. Heartbreaking.I certainly hope so. Heartbreaking.Liked by Inkoust
VOSPER PERKASA 49 INCH KIT
This was a precedent 49 inch kit that I made during last year. I wasn't at all Impressed with the kit. The precut plywood parts were cut with knife blade tools and the tools were obviously past their sell by date. The shapes were very poor. if I make another kit I will make a point of looking for a laser cut hit.
Having said that I am pleased with the outcome.
Having said that I am pleased with the outcome.
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- lesfacPetty Officer 1st ClassThe bit I can't understand is that I was running the boat on 14.4 volts. I did nothing yet it cut out on the lipo at 3.3 volts per cell which would equate to 16.5 volts. if it had been programmed to do this it wouldn't have worked at 14.4 volts. its as if it had auto programmed itself.The bit I can't understand is that I was running the boat on 14.4 volts. I did nothing yet it cut out on the lipo at 3.3 volts per cell which would equate to 16.5 volts. if it had been programmed to do this it wouldn't have worked at 14.4 volts. its as if it had auto programmed itself.
- Dave MVice AdmiralHI LesHI Les There are default settings in most ESCs and they change when you select a different type of battery. if you selected LiPo it recognised 5 cells and auto set a 3.3 v cut off. My latest LiPo 5000 suggests a cut of voltage of 3.4 volts so I suggest you look on the battery cover to see the recommendation. The higher power batteries are very low internal resistance and I believe this is why they suggest a higher cut off. So yes your observation is correct
There are default settings in most ESCs and they change when you select a different type of battery. if you selected LiPo it recognised 5 cells and auto set a 3.3 v cut off. My latest LiPo 5000 suggests a cut of voltage of 3.4 volts so I suggest you look on the battery cover to see the recommendation. The higher power batteries are very low internal resistance and I believe this is why they suggest a higher cut off.
So yes your observation is correct
Tools for cutting neat Port Holes and clear plastic glazing
Standard wood drills (as in this photograph) work well for cutting neat, point centralised plastic-card port holes, as good as they do for wood or MFD etc. (instead of high-speed steel drills, which can end up a mess).
For clear plastic glazing to match these ports. I use circular punch's which cut neat clear round plastic glazing to fit, also for cutting round plastic-card for circular objects etc. I have found that it works better if punched with a hard hammer tap onto a flat hard-wood backing.
Photo examples and tools. These tools are both available on-line in sets between 3mm and 8mm.
For clear plastic glazing to match these ports. I use circular punch's which cut neat clear round plastic glazing to fit, also for cutting round plastic-card for circular objects etc. I have found that it works better if punched with a hard hammer tap onto a flat hard-wood backing.
Photo examples and tools. These tools are both available on-line in sets between 3mm and 8mm.
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- ralphwilmotMaster SeamanThanks Ron,Thanks Ron, Think it looks better where the port should be flat with the side of the hull. Ralph
Think it looks better where the port should be flat with the side of the hull.
Ralph