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RC Models => Boats => Topic started by: desachristopher on October 25, 2012, 11:14:05 PM

Title: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on October 25, 2012, 11:14:05 PM
Hi Guys,

check out my new Scratch biult RC Boat, click on the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2xZfmlsPYY
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: Adiboy on October 26, 2012, 01:25:21 AM
Superb Man...!!

Please elaborate the build log or the Electronics used...!
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: hyd_quads on October 26, 2012, 09:37:04 AM
Whoa! She's just awesome! We want pics and specs. ;D
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: Harsh223 on October 26, 2012, 10:46:32 AM
i TO WANNA MAKE A KIND OF IT CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE TO BUY PARTS
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: Harsh223 on October 26, 2012, 10:47:04 AM
I MEAN motor , body etc
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: sanjayrai55 on October 26, 2012, 01:45:23 PM
Looks real good. Post Plans n Details, Christopher
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 21, 2012, 06:32:34 PM
I brought most of the parts from hobbyking, as its not available in India, watch the video in youtube, and check the description, all details attached in it
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: coolpratheesh on November 21, 2012, 07:45:22 PM
Plans please.... Awesome boat man....
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 21, 2012, 07:57:37 PM
here is the plan attached
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 21, 2012, 08:00:23 PM
plan
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 21, 2012, 08:02:06 PM
plan
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: sameermaha on November 21, 2012, 08:19:16 PM
 :o :o :o
awsum boat n video

what is the hull made of??..... the writing isn't eligible in video.......


that's really coooooool place u  leave in...... pity i was not born in goa :'(
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 21, 2012, 08:23:30 PM
I made it out of 3mm plywood. cheap.... , couldn't find balsa
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 21, 2012, 09:02:22 PM
after the hull was ready I applied the fibre glassing resin to waterproof the hull,

most of the hardware was brought from hobbyking as its not available in India,

the boat weighs 2.5KG. and 3KG including battery.

there are some things to be consider, as the ride is not stable, like the hull weight, guess it lil more weight to be stable, the trim tabs yet to be fixed. fibreglassing the hull is highly recommended
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: sameermaha on November 21, 2012, 09:08:02 PM
 :headscratch: fiberglass resin ?? you get it at hobbyking??....... i searched it for ages.....

cud u even hav made the hull entirely from fiber glass??.... or does it require a lot of sophistication......

plz elaborate on technique......... even link cud do....... i seriously wnt to learn fiberglas stuff
thks
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: coolpratheesh on November 22, 2012, 01:14:19 PM
Thank you Very much Cristopher...... will try it out soon in Foam Board...... Did u do the plan on your own or did u download it ???
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: coolpratheesh on November 22, 2012, 05:39:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8huFVqHiyPc

a gud video of the assembly
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 22, 2012, 06:04:59 PM
no, I downloaded d plan
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 22, 2012, 07:53:15 PM
there are some guys near my place who does this fibreglass, so I broughht some resin and a lil amount hardener from them mixed and applied. I dint use any fibre glass matt. but if ur doing then do it with fibre glass matt.
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 22, 2012, 07:56:58 PM
U better get the fubreglass resin at your local store, here its costing Rs: 110/Kg, which is more then enough
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: sameermaha on November 22, 2012, 08:50:25 PM
 :bow:
k thaks for info..... was it a fiber glass workshop or what?? ??? ........ill look for it in some hardware store...... i think tey may have it....

prateesh thks for the vedio :hatsoff:
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 22, 2012, 10:25:19 PM
yes its fibreglass workshop.

here are some pic I clicked, I dint do any how to video on this. as it was my 1st time
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: sameermaha on November 22, 2012, 10:45:05 PM
first time...... realy......boss u hav real artistic hands......



i remember my first time.... tat was real disaster   :giggle: the motor was so overloaded , gave in after 8 mins of runnig...... eventually it ws last boat i tried.......
i was 8 yrs then :'(...... no internet...... no one to guide......no budget....... just stratch that too limited..... :'(

but u reminded me of my blood sir  :bow:...... >:( .......now tat i hav everything tat i didnt hav then ........i m determined to mak things work for me  >:(
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 23, 2012, 07:14:20 AM
I wanted to build one Model tug Boat, do u guys have any PDF plans? :help:
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: Sb_Maharana on November 23, 2012, 01:03:11 PM
presently I am working on a model tugboat, here I am attaching the plan.
I have drawn the line diagrams what ever I felt correct & the shape of the hull seems ok. If you want I can send you the files.
_ sb maharana
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 23, 2012, 01:39:12 PM
Maharana, plz send me d plans, as I want to build one
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: Sb_Maharana on November 23, 2012, 10:44:32 PM
This tugboat is little critical in the sense (1) the deck is not flat, (2) the sidewall curved inward (3)  there is a step cut in the sidewall in between bulkhead 5 & 6.
Plan_1: More suitable for making fiberglass mould where I have eliminated the Keel which is projected at the stern. 
Plan_2: I have just given the line diagram of bulkheads and keel, you have study & compare this one with the original plan before cutting the bulkheads and other parts. 
The length of this boat 3 feet, around 1:25 scale of the original.
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on November 23, 2012, 10:51:18 PM
thank you very much Sir, for the plans. will be working on it as soon as I get time
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: ash3008 on December 08, 2012, 03:40:03 PM
HI desachristopher,

This is one awosome boat, could you please share the other details like motor used, controller, etc. This will help other people Since i am new to RC's this will help me to understnd how it has been build on the Electronics front.
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on February 18, 2013, 10:50:56 PM
Hello Sir,
I have printed the tug boat plans, n gonna start the work, I would be greatful if you share some more pics. of ur same project, for reference,

thanks.
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: topalle on October 06, 2013, 08:02:12 PM
Hi christopher...
You are really a great boat builder...please can you tell how you got those curves on 3mm plywood?.... this is THE material i was looking for...i didnt get foam of fiber glass so i am plannong to build with aluminium or ply( your build gave me the idea)
Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: desachristopher on October 06, 2013, 08:58:32 PM
plywood is good, for this boat I used 3mm ply from local ply shop dat also ordinary one, I did not use any instant glues, but fevicol, which is used for wood, but the thing is it has to keep overnight to dry, for carves  I used to either clamp or nail.

Title: Re: My New 42" Scratch built RC Boat
Post by: sksid235 on November 05, 2013, 10:24:44 AM
SIr,
we are planning to built a 70cm rc boat with a ic engine..we have the ic engine..
but can u please help me with the radio control, rudder mechanism, drive train..
ur help would we apprecited..