Tuesday 29 September 2009

Come a Cropper

I have got a bit stuck and am going to have to start again on the hull I still want to do it the same size and may still be able to use the base plate.
The problem is going to be housing the internal workings and being able to put the internal details in as well.
The batteries and running gear is going to take up approx half the length which will help with ballast but the motor and steering gear is going to sit to high not allowing me to put any detail inside.
So the plan is to lay it out and build up from the floor similar to the real thing and try to if poss build the hull out of ally plate but for now its back to the drawing board and I am going to do this project cos its got me a bit hooked now.

Saturday 19 September 2009

Boat update

Well I have been searching for an engine to power my little project and seem to heading towards a graupner all in one motor this seems to be the best option.
I have been looking at fittings and may have to scale down a wee bit but am going to sort the engine see if it will control the hull ok and then go from there.
So am making the outside hull with 3/4 mill marine ply to allow me to shape the bottom as it should be representing the original hull as close as i can.
A cahnge of job this week will hopefully allow me a bit of time to really crack on with the construction of the hull and controls.
Pics will follow soon as I have shaped the hull.