newbie with usual daft questions

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

hoping this works,im trying a pic

Edited By Redsquirrel on 29/03/2013 15:06:31

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

hi , picture ok………..looks like a marblehead, any body help out there…..larry

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

The carbon fibre arm looks very professional and the builder is obviously a serious model sailor. I also note the locking screw that passes through the arm and into the servo wheel which ensures the arm rotates correctly and means that this critical point doesn't simply rely upon a friction connection.

[Malcolm FraryParticipant @malcolmfrary95515]

I used a different carbon based material for my arm – plywood. Doesn't look anywhere near as professional, but it works and is hidden under the hatch.

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

we took the tug for maiden voyage today,impressed for the first 20 minsuntil i lifted it from the water to check the drain bung and for any water inside,all seemed ok until i put it back and it listed hard to port.levelled itself after a moment or 2 so i put it down to the water ballast thing in the bottom.started driving again and went a bit too far,powered on against a safety tether fishing line id attached and swiftly capsized ithauled it out promptly and drained what i could.dismantled and dried tonight,now in the airing cupboard to get rid of the moisture.

gave up on that game and took my uncles victoria out for a sail instead,what a pleasure that boat is to handle,even for a beginner like me

btw,does anyone know if the tug should have variable throttle or is it just full on forward and reverse.there was no in between today

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Darren ,

What are you doing..?….you need to seek some help with the models ,

get a sailing budey or join a club , tether lines are not a good thing , flotetaition aid are are …..

its a learning curve… and its not cheap ……..so get some hands on help……..

cheers Larry……………

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

 

this is a water tight model      

 

 

Edited By LARRY WHETTON on 31/03/2013 10:33:53

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

that is immense

as said with topic title,newbie with daft questions.

no point in only posting the good bits,hands on help would be ideal but its not an option at the moment

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

final piece of my jigsaw arrived today,the hitec hs815bb servo,had a good weekend selling a few plants on ebay,perfect for a splash at merlin innovations.will be flat out saturday night and sunday morning now in the hope i can get an hour in the water sunday afternoon

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

is my planet reciever a bec type? there is a note in the hitec hs815bb box stating i need to plug servo direct to battery and no1 pin on my rx with the splitter lead supplied if it is.

im pretty sure its the r6m that came with the recently purchased t5 tx.

it should be ok plugged in conventionally using 'b' for battery as im not using more than 6v but was wondering if it would help with less power being drawn through the reciever.

thanks,Darren

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

we nailed the mast this weekend,ive made stronger reinforced side and rear mounts for the rigging,not a lot i could do with the front one thoughlittle room for modication up there so ive used some super strong waterproof adhesive and slightly broader screws which are also glued.

im trying to find a close up pic of how to attach the sails to the booms,the rest of it looks pretty straight forward

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

took my uncle down the lake for our maiden voyage today,i didnt need my spare set of clothes but do have some essential adjustments to make

Edited By Redsquirrel on 21/04/2013 19:36:22

Edited By Redsquirrel on 21/04/2013 19:37:22

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

im really chuffed with the test run,learned why it is a light wind only boat,also that my sails are too big,they seriously overpowered the rudder going sideways to the point i could only manouvre into the wind or directly away from it,unfortunately i would have beached on the island in the middle if id let it go on its favoured route.

i have one more pic im trying to add but cannot seem to scroll through the album to get it

[janet farrerParticipant @janetfarrer59583]

hi im new to forum does anyone know what i can use to replace the windows in my lifeboat ive tryed perspex but when u glue them in iit goes white does anyone now what else i can use any help will be appreciated thanks

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Janet,

It sounds as if you are using superglue which tends to react with transparent plastic. For sticking glazing you need to use something like RC Modellers's Glue. **LINK**

Colin

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

Looking good, Redsquirrel, should go well when the fine tunning is sorted, I think my next model will have to be a yacht! Well done.

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

Looking good, Redsquirrel, should go well when the fine tunning is sorted, I think my next model will have to be a yacht! Well done.

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

thanks Amy Jayne,on my own it would have taken a lot longer with more error than trial going on.thanks to the forum i got it in the water with surprising ease. i never thought id suss the radio mullarky out so fast,that was the nicest surprise

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

Aye,It certainly is nice to have a word or two from someone who's done it before!

Edited By Amy jane September on 27/04/2013 07:19:54

[RedsquirrelParticipant @redsquirrel]

im amazed how far your boat has come on in such a short space of time Amy,i havent even got any plans let alone ideas how to do something like you are yet

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

Thanks for the encouragement, I just wish I had more time to work on it! This forum is a great source of inspiration, keep looking around and something will grab you!

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