Axe Head ship of the future
Bob Abell | 06/06/2020 09:49:11 |
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Decided to have another go at Paul Thomason`s famous Brutus model Brutus 1 was designed by Paul in 2014 and was a very interesting build The design was outrageous at the time, being an Axe Head type of ship The sharp Axe edged bows allowed the ship to cut through the waves, rather than climb over the waves
Made a start by cutting out the formers, using Hardboard, which feels suitable for the task, having no other materials in stock Will have to venture out into the wild world shortly, in search of wood supplies Bob Edited By Bob Abell on 06/06/2020 09:52:39 |
ashley needham | 06/06/2020 10:04:50 |
![]() 6849 forum posts 201 photos | In what direction will the Brutus 2 be different to version 1 Bob?? With experimental or non-conformist type vessels there are always things I would do differently the second time. Propulsion perhaps???
Ashley
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Bob Abell | 06/06/2020 10:34:13 |
![]() 8951 forum posts 2824 photos | Ashley Paul redesigned Brutus about two years ago. And it appeared in The ModelBoats Magazine It is very simolar to the original, but he added weapon features, torpedos and Chain guns etc and more super structure I shall fit Brushless motors for starters and whatever comes to mind, any suggestions? Bob |
Paul T | 06/06/2020 10:54:27 |
![]() 7186 forum posts 1214 photos 2 articles | Hello Captain Bob Here is the final version of the original Brutus The hull has the potential for quite high speeds and would suit water jet propulsion Looking forward to seeing your new take on this design. Paul |
Bob Abell | 06/06/2020 11:12:18 |
![]() 8951 forum posts 2824 photos | Hello Paul Having finished the MTB model and having got back some of my old enthusiasm and fixed the motor drives on the other models etc...….I was scuppered with nothing to do! I thought about a kit, for an easy life, but didn`t fancy it really, then I found the ModelBoats Mag with your latest Brutus build. Having a few pieces of hardboard hanging about, my fate was sealed! So I got back into the old routine So here we go, boys Bob Edited By Bob Abell on 06/06/2020 11:19:21 |
Paul T | 06/06/2020 11:24:17 |
![]() 7186 forum posts 1214 photos 2 articles | Bob After all of the trouble with the rudders I would advise changing the stern and give the transom some extra depth. Paul |
Cookie | 06/06/2020 15:42:32 |
![]() 118 forum posts | Great news Bob , Keen to watch your progress with the build . Regards Dave |
Bob Abell | 06/06/2020 15:56:58 |
![]() 8951 forum posts 2824 photos | Hello Dave Where have you been lately? Welcome to the Forum anyway, Cookie Message for Paul...…. How`s this for an idea?...…...With having two motors, why have a rudder anyway? Could use Tank Steering? Bob |
Paul T | 06/06/2020 16:14:38 |
![]() 7186 forum posts 1214 photos 2 articles | Hello Captain Bob Tank steering is a good idea Paul |
Bob Abell | 06/06/2020 16:39:08 |
![]() 8951 forum posts 2824 photos | Hi Paul, I also think that a rudder up front would work, the gun above could pivot on the same axis? Bob |
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