Fleetscale Build

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

when my fleetscale bismarck hull arrives i will keep you posted with pictures of my build if you like,how long do they take to arrive after ordering?does anyone know i ordered mine about the 15/8/08 and havent heard anything yet.very keen to attack it keep watching for postman but no joy yet.

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Got my BisMarck back in 1995 , should build it really

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

hi that is a long build did you get it all or havent you unpacked it yet ? lol   

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

great news fleetscale been in touch  boat is on its way yipppeeeee.well impressed just need some good plans now. crack out the resin and lube the dremmel its cuttin ,n,drill time. actually i have to be honest my son ordered it my family chipped together and got me it for my birthday .

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

hello a technical question for anyone as you know i will be building the fleetscale bismarck,i intend using 3 electronize motors 543-23 port and starboard motors will be 6volt revs@8300rpm with 40mm 3 blade (p) pitch prop wired in series from a 12volt sla battery,center motor is same type using 12volts and 30mm prop(P)type [email protected] this steer o.k. or should i put middle motor on seperate control,or is there some kind of switching device to aid turning??

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

Hi bismarck came today

just started making rudders out of 10mm aluminium this is how i want them to look (picture) when finished

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

and here they are filed ready to fit

and just like magic here they are fitted, made slightly longer on purpose to help steering .having to save up for some good 1/128 plans to help with the rest.

[Gary RoweParticipant @garyrowe80914]

hi pete

was this the link that you set me!

you know mate these projects are ment to take a lone time slow down

gary

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

yes this was the link im not rushing i just want it done before winter NO PRESSURE.!!!!!!!!!!!

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

more drilling cutting and filling

but the motors fit just wiring now

[Gary RoweParticipant @garyrowe80914]

morning

you have done more work in the last week than i have in the last 9 months can you send photo 3 from a different angle

gary

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

no problem will this do, dont take too much notice its not finished yet the cavitys where the shafts are and most of the hull will be filled with spray foam/filler.i can retreive a stranded boat but not a sunk one!!!!

[Gary RoweParticipant @garyrowe80914]

hi pete

don’t get carried away with the foam in the summer it gets warm expands and blows your deck off

gary

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7-PmD3rt4Q   hi mate check this link bit of test footage.ps im not filling the boat to the brim.take care pete.

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

few more pics showing sub division ready for filling and trimming and lead sheet in bottom to equalise ballance.if you checked previous link you know it will soon be getting wet,video will be posted later. bye for now

[Gary RoweParticipant @garyrowe80914]

morning

can you show us your rudder linkage

gary

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

hi mate will this do no complicated linkages minute adjustment can be made on shaft clamp the simpler it is the less can go wrong.

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

foam filling forgot how much it swells lol

now its cut down it dont look so bad just needs capping lots of expansion grooves cut into foam(but not very visible)

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

this day is approaching

[Gary RoweParticipant @garyrowe80914]

hi

whats that little blue thing next to the rudder?

did you look on the fleetscale website and compare sizes yet?

gary

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

hi gary,the little blue box near the servo is the r/c receiver probably not in its final position.to Fleetscale the beam has remained the same,I fully intend to glue wooden strip and brace the inside as i continue just need to test running gear in water before i return to dry dock.ps where is this link to the picture you mentioned?

[Gary RoweParticipant @garyrowe80914]

hi pete

what photo?

gary

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

sorry gary i meant fleetscale picture of bismarck build .take a look took it on water,for first time used my 1/200 bismarck as a tug towed the hull out then used the fleetscale hull to tow bismarck back.decided all was well and let it loose no problems encountered,heres a few snaps i will post a link to you tube later you can see for yourself.i used the electronize motors 35mm props and 6volt sla battery very pleased with results makes my 4 foot bissy look small bit excessive for a tug dont you think,lots more lead ballast reqd,20+kilo me thinks.

[Gary RoweParticipant @garyrowe80914]

hi pete

that is the best feelin in the world when your baby first gets wet under its own power.

all that foam has not left you much room for the interesting bits sound smoke guns lights.

don’t forget to seperate your clean and dirty wireing RX as far away from other stuff as possible

gary

[ModelmanParticipant @modelman]

heres that link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDcPCEI3ybA

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