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08-05-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Smoked motor - suitable replacement?

I have a White Star. I had a 400 size motor in it at first as well. Min was a 7.2 volt though, and I ran it on an ESC. It was OK at slow speeds but got really darn hot at full power. It look...
07-27-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,463
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Invader Tug

I don't know anything about the tug, but I would think the airplane starters might not be a good idea. They draw quite a bit of power which would kill your run time. they might not like to be...
07-24-2009, 05:47 PM
06-07-2009, 02:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,390
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Fully Operational Right Angle Drive

Well, it was noted today at the northwest reaggatta that I had not show any video of the completed RADs operating from a mechanical standpoint. Both of these clips are of the No. 1 end RADs.
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06-05-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,905
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Why do people like building tugs?

My Uncles Mister Darby pulls my dads 20' deep-vee boat along at a pretty god pace.  Thats really cool.  When I get around to building a tug I'm going to build a pulling machine.  I want to be able to...
05-29-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Free hull designer

I've used Delftship for my scale projects. Has some pretty usefull features.
<a href="http://www.delftship.net/">
http://www.delftship.net/</a>

Cheers,
05-29-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: scale

The easiest way is to just divide by the scale. so a 1/14 model of a 12.67m ship would be:

12.67 / 1 / 14 = 0.905m or 90.5cm

Again

A 1/60 model of 114.8m ship would be:

114.8 / 1 / 60 =...
04-30-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,390
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Fully Operational Right Angle Drive

Tonight I tested the ship in the hot-tub with all 4 RADs. They worked great, but that wasn't enough for me. So, me and my brother took her to the city pond. The lily pad flowers were a pain but if...
04-22-2009, 01:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,390
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Fully Operational Right Angle Drive

I'm trying to design some sort of a dial system, but it is not a simple task. For know I will just have to pay attention and guess where they are.

My website is back up and running.

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04-19-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 71,357
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Has Anyone Converted A Plastic Model To R/C?

Well, the "big build" is a 1:60 scale model of MV Queen of Chilliwack. She is a 375'11" double ended ferry that operates on the Northern coast of BC. I've been back on that lately, and only got the...
04-06-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,390
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Fully Operational Right Angle Drive

Well, I finally have the No. end RADs complete. Not a very easy thing to build, it takes quite some time to get the gear to mesh nicely. I don't have a CNC or a very nice lathe so My tolerances are...
04-04-2009, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Better reverse steering control!

Looks like I have a project for tomorrow. Ill make sure to take a bunch of pictures. How big of a moter can you run of a standard servo board? Do you think I could put an amp through one?

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04-04-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Better reverse steering control!

I was thinking of a rudder in front of the prop, but that would be harder to do and would impede the flow of water to the prop when going forward. I'm thinking of making an extension for the main...
04-03-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By cadmunkey

Better reverse steering control!

Hi,

I've had this boat for some time now, and it has gone through a few complete mechanical and 1 cosmetic refit since I built it almost 10 years ago. She is getting very close to running...
03-28-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,865
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Making a row boat

Click Here

This is what you want to do. Very easy to do. and would allow for you to put a disk on the output to circulate the oars.

It will function just like a DC motor with an ESC the...
02-15-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,390
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Fully Operational Right Angle Drive

I don't want to seem like a jerk, but I have done a tonne of research on this ship, I have been given the privilege by her officers and crew as well as the managing company BCF to have any...
02-11-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,390
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Fully Operational Right Angle Drive

Thanks guys,

The black screws are stainless steel. Its a lot of work to get these things going, such a pain in the @$$. The results are worth it though. When I am completly finished I will...
02-11-2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,390
Posted By cadmunkey

Fully Operational Right Angle Drive

Well, I finally decided to share my RAD project. I've been working on this for quite some time and am very happy with the results I am getting. The project started with a requirement for operation...
01-26-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Scale Fluorescent Lights

All of the tube ideas seem like they could work. I'll try some of them out on the weekend and see what kind of a result I get. I don't have the exact count right know but I believe my model...
01-21-2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By cadmunkey

Scale Fluorescent Lights

Hi,

Does anyone have any ideas on how to create 1/60th scale fluorescent tube lights? I was thinking about some kind of fiber optic tube with lights at the ends, but I don't know if that will...
01-18-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5,291
Views: 800,341
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless

Hi,

The reason I feel for you guys and your loss of the Dauntless, is that I am going through the same troubles up here in Canada. I have always been obsessed with the BC Ferry fleet. Just...
01-16-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5,291
Views: 800,341
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless

It is always sad to hear of a piece of history, and such a gorgeous vessel at that. But the quality and detail of these models astounds me. Why do we need the real vessel when we have beautiful...
01-09-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: difference between "AA" and "C" cells

I kinda figured it was to do with current delivery.

Thanks Guys,
01-08-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
Posted By cadmunkey

difference between "AA" and "C" cells

Hi

I was at the local Canadian Tire waiting for my brother to find a new alarm clock and found myself staring at Energizer NiMH rechargeable batteries. I noticed that the "AA" cell batteries...
01-07-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,781
Posted By cadmunkey

RE: Springer Tugs

Umi, the panel is great, what material did you cast it in? I would like to try that myself.

Cheers,
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