BRUTUS MK 11

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Captain Bob

This is good as the rudders can be fitted in their original position but I would advise fitting a neoprene gasket to the access hatch to prevent flooding.

As I remember the hatch seal was the problem, as when the boat was reversed the water washed over the hatch and leaked in through the gap between the hatch and deck, a simple seal would prevent this problem from occurring.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

The hull covering is now 3mm thick, whereas, on MK1 it was only 1mm

I could probably screw a cover on now with a gasket too

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Working on the superstructure and have just roughed out the side walls and front windows

For Paul`s benefit

I think it`s looking quite good at this early stage?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Its looking just fine

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

A small lip on the stern would stop water flooding up on the rear deck when reversing? Doesn’t have to be too deep, just enough to turn the water over and curl it back on itself?

What motors do you have available?? Names and addresses of them please Bob. Don’t want a rerun of Slo Mo and all that angst (850s perfectly adequate).

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you Ashley, for your kindly advice

The rudder hatch will be a watertight compartment ( hopefully ) and the hull will have a wall inside the main housing

And we've got space for the famous chain driven rudder Mech……That should please Ray

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Now then, because there are no straight , square or easy reference points on the hull.

I came up with a cunning plan! I fitted a woodscrew up front, to act as a datum reference

Then drilled out the one metre rule to slip over the screw head and then checked the salient points for symmetry

Low and behold they weren`t that far off!

Bob

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

That's a clever idea Bob.

Colin

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Colin, I'm rather pleased that I've sorted it out

I hate guessing and hoping for the best

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Latest progress development

The Top Section was a bit of a struggle, but it has turned out quite nice

Like it, Paul?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Yes Bob it is looking fine

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Working on the decking and super structure at the moment and tidying things up

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

More progress on the covers and hatches etc

It feels a bit heavy now?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

Are you keeping the rear hatch surface mounted, as in your photo, or will it be flush fitted like MK1? any thoughts about the final paint job.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

Welcome back

I was going to screw the hatch to the hull to make it water tight

The main hatch joint is yet to be matched up with the hull

Not thought about the paint finish, but I like the idea of dazzle camoflage

Bob

[Boiler BriParticipant @boilerbri]

That's a curvey model Bob. These modern ships are pretty hard to model. It looks the part. Is it about a meter long?

Bri

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Brian

The model is 48" long and is a warship of the future, it has a sharp bow to cut through the water, instead of riding the waves

Designed by Paul Thomason

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

….and just like the new warships is going to have integrated electric propulsion system! (Pair of 850s)

Think there was a discussion of colour schemes for the last one.

Dazzle has no place for a large warship of the future. The Swedes use cammo but that’s for small ships in amongst all those fjords (or is it the Norwegians? Or both.)

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you Ashley for your pro tech advice

Cammo?…….Pah!

Brushless?…….Pah!

Two 850's?………..Pah!………FOUR 850's?……….Yep, very possible

All silver ?…….Not bad?

Red stripes too?……..Yep!

Sound modul, got plenty of room inside…….Ooooooooo!, but what sound?

Food for thought

Come in Ashley!

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

OK Bob…. in order…..

Subtle paint job…dark grey fading up to very pale grey on top. Deck camouflaged with light blue (to mimic the blue sky shining off the water surface as seen from a patrol aircraft.

Dont bother with brushless if you have…..4 x 850s!!! way to go…X60 props, yes

Silver/stripes….will make it look like a common speedboat only missing a drivers head on top.. You could paint it white/blue to mingle with the hordes of Faireys on the pond??? good cammo.

Sound…wouldnt bother…do you want steam engine of diesel sounds out of an advanced warship??? Gun sounds not right for a laser/missile based weaponry. Simulated laser lights from the top might be better.

Ashley

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Found my 850 removed from the MFA boat.

Its a whopper, I had forgot just how hefty they are!

Still, stonking motor.

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Ashley

The 850`s have been out for years

What a pity they didn`t make a 950 and 1200 say?

There must be a market for them?

At the moment I`m spending my time sanding and filling etc

And minor mods to the hatch openings

It`s about time to order the gear now

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Bob. Howes have 850s for £22 each. What exactly do you mean by “850s have been out for years” ??

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Sorry ASH

I meant that they have been available for years….That`s all, old chap

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

No probs Bob.

They have been available for such a longtime as they are so GOOD!

Versatile, powerful….they have it all. None of your fancy alloys. A lovely lump to heft in the hand.

4, that’s a good number Bob…..

Ashley

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