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23 December 2013 at 22:08 #45776
Dave Milbourn
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**LINK**

Other types of 700BB are also in stock.

DM
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24 December 2013 at 07:24 #45779
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Many thanks, Dave

The BB700 look classy motors

Selecting a motor for a new model is like walking through a minefield!

At the moment, I'll finish structure first to see how it looks, before spending a small fortune on exotic gear

Many thanks for your help over the last few months and wish you a merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year

Bob
24 December 2013 at 07:53 #45782
Paul T
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@pault84577
To Ken McMillan

Dear Ken

Thank you for your very kind donation but the system seems to have swallowed your email address so I cant forward the drawings to you.

Could you please pm or email me at [email protected] and let me know what your email address is.

All the best

Paul
24 December 2013 at 11:02 #45786
Ian Gardner
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@iangardner62867
You're welcome Bob. I paid about £30 for my motors. I certain'y wouldn't pay £75- they must have gone up a lot but there are various incarnations of the Graupner 700 as Dave says.

I was frightened stiff about Lipos when I started using them but with the kind help of my local model shop owner (yes, we still have one) who talked me through it, I now find them easier to manage than Nimh batteries. You just have to follow the rules and think about what you are doing. They would certainly give you more 'oomph' than Nimh. I always charge mine in a fireproof bag and transport them in it too.

But I do agree, the costs can run away with you in the quest for performance!

Thoroughly enjoyed the Ellie build this year and looking forward to more of the same next year- much better than the telly!! Can't wait to see Brutus taking shape.

All the best and happy Christmas.

Ian
27 December 2013 at 09:20 #45827
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
More work in progress

Top deck ready for veneering or riveted plates?

The veneering won`t go round the bend, so it`s the riveted plate option

Can still veneer the hull sides though

Bob
29 December 2013 at 18:36 #45917
Paul T
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@pault84577
Bob

Can't you cut the veneer around the curve as it would be a shame to loose the varnish on that smashing droop nose.

Paul
29 December 2013 at 18:38 #45918
ashley needham
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@ashleyneedham69188
Bob. I am sure a man of your technical expertise can get a bit of veneer round the front !

Ashley
29 December 2013 at 19:09 #45920
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
That's what I thought too, Ashley

The veneer is only 0,010" thick and refuses to co-operate!

So I have covered the deck with plates and rivets….Looks lovely….Picture coming shortly

Bob
29 December 2013 at 20:05 #45925
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Work in progress

Covered the deck with riveted plates plus a coat of Santa Clause……..which is always`s a good crowd pleaser!

Made a start on the diagonal planking layout

What do you think of the show so far, chaps

Bob
30 December 2013 at 10:04 #45934
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Special picture….Requested by a loyal Lurker

Also an early picture of the snazzy planking!

Like it, our Geoff?

Bob
30 December 2013 at 23:50 #45964
Andy C
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@andyc56856
Looking real good Bob. I like those rivets. How did you do those? Santa Red looks great, by the way!!

Andy
31 December 2013 at 08:02 #45966
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Planking the hull sides is very relaxing

Of course, I can`t wait to slap the varnish on!

Plus a few chrome fittings………That`ll be nice

Head Office is rather quiet these days?

Bob

Andy……..The rivets are very easy to do………I use an impact centre punch from underneath
31 December 2013 at 08:58 #45970
Paul T
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@pault84577
Bob

The veneering look lovely and I am sure that it will look superb with 20 coats of varnish.

Don't worry about the lack of input as being quiet simply means that there isn't much to say.

Paul
31 December 2013 at 13:51 #45977
Dave Milbourn
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@davemilbourn48782
Progress on the Sea Spray version has stalled while I await some electronic bits and pieces. I shall probably swap the Speed 600 ECO motors (aka hen's teeth) and brass props which I have fitted for a couple of MFA 540/1 motors – which are generally available – and a pair of Robbe 3-blade 35mm plastic props.

Happy New Year to all and sundry.

Dave M
1 January 2014 at 05:24 #45983
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Happy New Year Dave

I would like to know why you have changed the motors and props, on your Seaspray, please?

I'm guessing the "Hen's teeth " haven't turned up?

Bob
1 January 2014 at 09:06 #45988
Dave Milbourn
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@davemilbourn48782
No. It's because I will almost certainly end up not keeping the model and I don't want to lose two highly-prized and useful Speed 600 motors and two expensive brass propellers. It will also give me an opportunity to see how the model performs on 'lesser' motors and smaller props.
I obtained three 600 ECO motors through a trade contact much earlier on when you were debating what type to fit into your model.

Dave M
1 January 2014 at 09:14 #45989
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Hello Dave

Have you sailed Seaspray yet and if so, how was the performance with the 600 motors?

How about you, Paul….Sailed Red Leader yet…. Even if it's only in the bath!

Bob
1 January 2014 at 10:45 #45993
Dave Milbourn
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@davemilbourn48782
Not since my posting at 13.44 yesterday, Bob.

DM
1 January 2014 at 11:51 #45996
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Latest progress picture

Veneer finished including the "DA"……….Only Teddy Boys of the fifties will know what that means!….lol

Engine compartment being lowered and lightened

C`mon, Larry……You like it now, surely?

Bob
1 January 2014 at 17:46 #46005
ashley needham
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@ashleyneedham69188
Bob. Coming together now. Like the veneer, and the red deck suits the top, which is now looking to be a good fit (rather than too big)

Are you happy with the very small fin size..know what I mean ?? It is barely sticking above the pilot. Could it do with being a bit bigger?

Ashley
1 January 2014 at 17:46 #46006
Paul T
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@pault84577
Hello Bob

The prototype sailed last summer but the current version hasn't as its just to cold on the canal so all sailing is off until the weather cheers up. Maybe at Ellesmere Port in March but no promises.

Paul
1 January 2014 at 18:32 #46010
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Thank you Ashley

Are you serious about the fin height, or are you pulling my leg?……….It's about the correct height, really………Could be ever so slightly a bit small?

I'll look into it though

Paul, the club has a stall booked for Ellesmere…………Hope to meet you there?

SloMo and Ellie should be on show……..And Brutus too?

Talking of Brutus……I've just seen an advert on the telly with AxeHead bow and a cat stern?

Bob

Bob
1 January 2014 at 18:37 #46012
ashley needham
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@ashleyneedham69188
Bob, not pulling leg. I would make it a bit larger myself, however of course I do not have the boat "in the flesh" in front of me to judge this by, only your photo.

I am just giving a point of view, if you would like to consider it. Perhaps a card fin of larger dimensions could be propped up against the fin to see what you think?

As I have said before it is your boat and I would not want to influence you unduly.

Ashley
5 January 2014 at 19:55 #46125
IAN_I
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@ian_i
Hi Bob…

Love the veneer on the boat, looks great.

Ian
5 January 2014 at 20:17 #46126
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Ashley….I`ve had a second look at the fin size and decided it`s about the right size

We can reconsider it again shortly, when it`s finally in position and painted the correct colour

Thank you Ian……It should look even better when varnished

I like your Trident model btw…..It looks very well made

Bob
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