|
RE: Mystery boat
Well the boat went like a rocket - after sorting the engine out. I now need to do somthing to stop it spinning out of control on turns. A 'turn fin' or two was mentioned & perhaps reducing the throw on the rudder? [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeplcnwq0BU&feature=related]Video of boat running[/link] [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z34y7OJisA&feature=related]Another video of it[/link] [link=http://fireboat.piczo.com/mysterynitroboatinaction?cr=6&linkvar=000044]Pictures of it running[/link] [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i346412730_20418_6.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 6/8/2008 8:48 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7593919
RE: Merco 61 - carbon date it?
Hi The engine is now working perfectly. The best position for the idle screw was when it covered exactly half of the hole. Using new Contest 10 fuel and a new Enya No.3 glow plug helped as well. The boat went so fast that I found it hard to control. Thanks for the advice. Pete [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z34y7OJisA]Video of the boat[/link] [link=http://fireboat.piczo.com
Posted on: 6/8/2008 8:35 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7593886
RE: varnish or not?
(with epoxy) and possibly improved ventilationn might help - any ideas? regards Pete [image]http
Posted on: 6/8/2008 7:24 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7593793
RE: varnish or not?
£28. Pete
Posted on: 6/3/2008 2:32 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7573636
varnish or not?
/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i345886194_81389_6.jpg[/image] adive would be gratefully recieved Pete
Posted on: 6/1/2008 9:17 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7566095
RE: Merco 61 - carbon date it?
Dave many thanks for excellent and comprehensive advice. This all makes sense & I will try these steps out as soon as I get the chance. I'm sure that these detailed instructions will be of use to others that find themselves in a similar situation. kindest regards Pete
Posted on: 5/15/2008 6:40 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7500658
Mystery boat
my curiosity. regards Pete [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x
Posted on: 5/14/2008 10:14 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7494691
RE: Merco 61 - carbon date it?
. If anyone can give me advice, i would be grateful. regards Pete [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q
Posted on: 5/14/2008 10:08 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7494674
RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
Hi Barlowe, Yes I have flown it - about half a dozen times. Although it has always been when the wind is slow & from grass. I did have one bad landing & had to glue a bit of the wing tip back. It was sunny here today & that made the plane come out extra white & clean looking in the pictures. Keeping it hanging in the kitchen helps prevents damage. Pete
Posted on: 5/10/2008 6:41 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7480171
RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
with more clear wing tape. hope this helps & good luck Pete
Posted on: 5/10/2008 5:00 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7479883
RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
Hi Have had a go at modifying one of these great aeroplanes - ailerons / flapperons etc. It flies really well. Have put some pics & short video on my website at: [link=http://fireboat.piczo.com/?g=51233189&cr=6]My site[/link] [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i344533830_88058_6.jpg[/image] [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i344533825_53111_6.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 5/10/2008 9:30 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7478690
RE: For those who love World War Two Fighters
Andy & Phil many thanks to each of you for the advice. I certainly won't be taking to the skies with the Spitfire until I have completed the sort of training you suggest. Out of interest should I leave the rear wheel to castor? I have put a bolt in to keep it straight. Pete [link=http://pic6.piczo.com/fireboat/?g=48899021&cr=6&linkvar=000044]My website[/link]
Posted on: 1/4/2008 7:44 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6854718
RE: For those who love World War Two Fighters
://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i333801849_4752_6.jpg[/image] Pete [link=http
Posted on: 1/4/2008 8:09 AM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6851726
RE: Aerokits RAF fire boat/crash tender
I would have used canopy glue (used for RC aeroplanes) as it is flexible, dries clear and will not mist the clear plastic like ply cement or superglue can. I think that the plastic that I used was of a fairly thick varety - ie the kind that larger toys (like dolls) usally come in. Pete
Posted on: 12/18/2007 4:27 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6774326
RE: Aerokits RAF fire boat/crash tender
On the subjects of windows & fire monitors on the 46 inch boat I have had some success. I put detailed pictures & building tips on my website, so I wont repeat all of that here. I tried lots of methods for the windows, but in the end plasticard frames stuck over clear perspex (the kind that most kids toys come in) worked out best. These are screwed on rather than glued. The fire monitors I managed to scratch from scratch using brass tube - soldered with a domestic soldering iron - and beleive it or not, some old wooden golf tees (they are just the right shape for the nozzle). Both monitors move and fire water - about 10 feet (3m) thanks to a couple of 12v fuel pumps. I used the Robbe system to make them turn. I ended up radio controlling lots of things in the model including a swinging, wiching jib and search light. The result is a boat that weighs 25 pounds and with a 10cc engine goes like a rocket. But you have to be careful on the corners - as there is a risk of tipping it over. [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i102454969_58053_6.jpg[/image] [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i98631940_96959_6.jpg[/image] [image]http://i102.piczo.com/view/2/9/q/a/w/m/9/e/r/e/s/x/img/i131860108_65514_6.jpg[/image] The site can be found on: [link]http://pic6.piczo.com/fireboat[/link]
Posted on: 12/18/2007 3:27 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6774048
RE: ANY CVT's Out there?? (Continuous Variable Transmission)
More info on the kyosho car
Posted on: 1/24/2007 3:43 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5316792
RE: ANY CVT's Out there?? (Continuous Variable Transmission)
Hi for those searching the internet for info on the 1/9 Kyosho CCVT pajero / montero/ 4runner I have just restored one that I bought off e-bay. The gearbox case is the weak point, but after some modification with fibre glass have got it working again. Have posted some pics & video on my websiite : http://pic6.piczo.com/fireboat/ would love to hear from others with these cars.
Posted on: 1/23/2007 6:38 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5312289
RE: Aerokits RAF fire boat/crash tender
from the same period. I have videos of all of the boats in action. regards Pete
Posted on: 10/29/2006 6:18 PM by Author "Pete Harvey"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4930246
| 
