RE: Mini40 Trimaran - Nightmare MK VIII - First Production Boat Launched Today
Phancita Looks really good. How much lighter is it than the glass version. Do you find it to be stiffer overall, especially the beams? Did you use an epoxy resin or polyester/vinyl? TBK
Posted on: 11/20/2009 9:57 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
Great video. It looks like he has found just the right balance point and combination of volume and rocker. That boat is very stable even when sailing on just one hull. TBK
Posted on: 10/13/2009 7:32 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: T-foils for small multihulls?
Phanchita Cool. Look forward to seeing some pictures of the test model. TBK
Posted on: 9/29/2009 3:14 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
and keep us posted with some pictures as you go. TBK
Posted on: 9/22/2009 9:46 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: T-foils for small multihulls?
Still haven't found the time yet to get started on that RG65. Hope to begin working on it soon though, now that the kids are back to school. TBK
Posted on: 9/8/2009 12:16 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: T-foils for small multihulls?
Sirit Dick Lord did develop a succesful t-foil trimaran which utilizes adjustable flaps that are raised lowered using wands trailing in the water. The faster the forward movement or greater presssure on the wand forces the angle of the flap upward causing the foil to lift. If you go to his website - microsail.com and look up the microFoiler there are some great shots of it in action. TBK
Posted on: 9/4/2009 8:33 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Catamaran RC65 Adrenaline - 65M class - build log
Sirit Nice job with that catamaran. Which do you think has better overall performance the cat or tri. Have you had a chance to pair them against each other yet? TBK
Posted on: 8/31/2009 3:16 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
and become more briitle with constant exposure to the sun. TBK
Posted on: 8/21/2009 8:19 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
some of your questions. TBK
Posted on: 8/21/2009 8:10 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Pull-Pull Rudder control?
You can get one sent from Brian Bozek @ midwestmodelyachting.com. It's about 5 bucks or so. TBK
Posted on: 8/19/2009 7:47 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
from the mould. Good to know if you are making female moulds. TBK
Posted on: 8/14/2009 7:21 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Ragnarok - 65M Trimaran
Thanks Phanchita I hope to get started building one of these within a couple of weeks. I'll post some pics as I go through the build. Still having too much fun sailing my Nightmares min 40's. TBK
Posted on: 8/12/2009 12:57 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
and I'll put some clips of it on You Tube as soon as I can find some time. TBK
Posted on: 8/10/2009 1:15 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Ragnarok - 65M Trimaran
you can share?? TBK
Posted on: 8/10/2009 12:51 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Sail Winch discovery
Gary Looks too good to be true based on price alone. It shipd out directly from Hong Kong so I'm not surprised. Given the cheap cost I may order one just to test it out or use it as a replacement for the HITEC winch in one of my boats. The Futaba winch is set up to go 6 revolutions and I'll be that this winch is a "copy" of that design. TBK
Posted on: 8/5/2009 12:29 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
when the bows submerge. Keep the photos coming I love your work. TBK
Posted on: 8/3/2009 9:47 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Ragnarok - 65M Trimaran
Phancita, Awesome work. The finished hulls look good. Have you had chance to sail one of the first moulds yet? I'm sure that they will be able to out sail the prototypes. Can I ask what weight of glass you used in the layup? Are there internal bulkheads installed for the radio/servos/fin? Are you going to fabricate any in carbon fibre/epoxy? TBK
Posted on: 8/3/2009 9:13 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
. I like the simplicity of the package and it should be ideal for my 5 yr old son to learn to sail. Chow TBK
Posted on: 8/3/2009 8:47 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
some pictures of the foils you are working on and the hull mounting when you get a chance. TBK
Posted on: 7/22/2009 7:47 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
along the video camera and try to document some of the results. Hope that helps. TBK
Posted on: 7/17/2009 7:21 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
with your kids playdo or plastercine TBK
Posted on: 7/14/2009 12:43 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
Awesome job. This should make for some great hulls. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out. Have you started to give some thought yet on the internal layout, i.e. finbox, rudder log, servo/radio mounting? TBK
Posted on: 7/13/2009 1:06 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
Thanks Gents All those years of sailing racing cats can pay off, even when sailing models. TBK
Posted on: 7/13/2009 1:02 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
Finally got a short video clip of my new carbon fiber Nightmare MKVII posted on youtube. Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCj-PwIVQEM I'll try to add a second clip tonight. TBK
Posted on: 7/8/2009 8:45 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
I still haven't been able to get the video uploaded onto youtube. I'll try again tonight.
Posted on: 7/8/2009 6:42 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
/Ernst's plans so I might try this approach with that build. TBK
Posted on: 7/7/2009 8:25 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Calling all Mini 40 sailors
Gary You can add my Canadian "fleet " of three mini 40's to the list. I just need two other competent sailors to have a mini regatta.
Posted on: 7/7/2009 8:13 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
for work. I'll post the link when I'm sure it has been uploaded. TBK
Posted on: 7/7/2009 8:06 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Nightmare MKVII Trimaran Build Log
carving knife. Everything for one complete boat fits neatly into one box. TBK
Posted on: 7/6/2009 10:38 PM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log
them up" to the sides for now? TBK
Posted on: 7/6/2009 7:51 AM by Author "TBK" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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