OMG! Look what model they have re-released! - Page 6

nikimcbee · 03-16-14, 01:07 PM

Video test update:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=3&theater

As of last night.

Jimbuna · 03-16-14, 01:41 PM

Coming along nicely

nikimcbee · 04-23-14, 11:32 AM

Making great progress, its starting to come together. I've been building it in sections. I've weathered the hull and I started on the bridge last night.

AVGWarhawk · 04-23-14, 03:35 PM

Smoke generator is cool! The model will be super nice when completed.

Paulebaer1979 · 04-23-14, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Video test update:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=3&theater

As of last night.

Nice model. But your engine sounds a littly bit to loud (high rpm). What type did you use? With a 3-blade-prop (Raboesch or similar) you only need max. 4500rpm for this ship. I used 2 Speed 600 (ca. 18000rpm) at 7,2V in my Graupner Commodore - she went up to 35km/h fully gliding over the water.

nikimcbee · 04-23-14, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulebaer1979

Nice model. But your engine sounds a littly bit to loud (high rpm). What type did you use? With a 3-blade-prop (Raboesch or similar) you only need max. 4500rpm for this ship. I used 2 Speed 600 (ca. 18000rpm) at 7,2V in my Graupner Commodore - she went up to 35km/h fully gliding over the water.

It has a gear ratio of 6:1.
my motor

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MFA 500 Motors with Gear Reduction

I don't remember who made the prop, but its 3 blade bronze.

nikimcbee · 05-16-14, 09:58 AM

First test run in a pond.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.ph...type=3&theater

Sailor Steve · 05-16-14, 10:32 AM

Looks like a winner.

Jimbuna · 05-16-14, 11:02 AM

Nice one Jason

AVGWarhawk · 05-16-14, 02:37 PM

Super nice Jason! Are you going to add a bit of ballast? Looks to me if she rides a bit lower in the water she will not be rolling to her side in the tight turns.

nikimcbee · 05-16-14, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Super nice Jason! Are you going to add a bit of ballast? Looks to me if she rides a bit lower in the water she will not be rolling to her side in the tight turns.

Yes, I threw some ballast in the stern, but it wasn't glued down

, it did shift

I need to put some additional ballast in the bow, where the battery is.

AVGWarhawk · 05-16-14, 03:29 PM

Are you using LiPo batteries? Powerful but light. The battery pack(standard) I used on mine was positioned as ballast. I could still use a bit more ballast. She looks great!

nikimcbee · 05-16-14, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Are you using LiPo batteries? Powerful but light. The battery pack(standard) I used on mine was positioned as ballast. I could still use a bit more ballast. She looks great!

NiMH 8.4v
I want to put one of those sound boards in it, but they're really expensive.

I may just go ghetto and buy a cheap mp3 player and loop a sonar ping sound effect. That's all I really want to do.
http://www.harbormodels.com/site08/m...undmodules.htm
Needs more research...

AVGWarhawk · 05-16-14, 03:49 PM

LiPo is expensive but for some applications like aircraft they are great. I like the harbor sounds module! Looking forward to seeing the completed model!

Jimbuna · 05-17-14, 04:45 AM

Not sure how many channels tour Tx has but if sufficeient I'd have that single gun rotating...the smoking stack was really impressive

03-16-14, 01:07 PM	#76
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03-16-14, 01:41 PM	#77
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,198 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Coming along nicely __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

04-23-14, 11:32 AM	#78
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Making great progress, its starting to come together. I've been building it in sections. I've weathered the hull and I started on the bridge last night. __________________

04-23-14, 03:35 PM	#79
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Smoke generator is cool! The model will be super nice when completed. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-16-14, 09:58 AM	#82
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	First test run in a pond. https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.ph...type=3&theater __________________

05-16-14, 10:32 AM	#83
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05-16-14, 11:02 AM	#84
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,198 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nice one Jason __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-16-14, 02:37 PM	#85
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Super nice Jason! Are you going to add a bit of ballast? Looks to me if she rides a bit lower in the water she will not be rolling to her side in the tight turns. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-16-14, 03:29 PM	#87
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Are you using LiPo batteries? Powerful but light. The battery pack(standard) I used on mine was positioned as ballast. I could still use a bit more ballast. She looks great! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-16-14, 03:49 PM	#89
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	LiPo is expensive but for some applications like aircraft they are great. I like the harbor sounds module! Looking forward to seeing the completed model! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-17-14, 04:45 AM	#90
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,198 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not sure how many channels tour Tx has but if sufficeient I'd have that single gun rotating...the smoking stack was really impressive __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)