RC Boat 42" Scratch built -(Help Needed)

Started by satishjohnbosco, October 24, 2013, 10:25:37 PM

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satishjohnbosco

Hi,

After seeing desachristopher's build wanted to try the build. Hence, started with the plans posted in the thread tried a model first. Finally got hands on the sunboard to create a frame. Got the frame and body stuck, but plan to use fibreglass cloth and resin, to create the outer layer as the sunboard is not a solution just used it as a skeleton. Well I am no veteran  :( at building these. Hoping to complete with the help of forum support.

http://www.rcindia.org/boats/my-new-42'-scratch-built-rc-boat/?all

Since I have never used the fibreglass cloth with resin need help on how to achieve it. Electronics will try the ones in the above thread.

Anyone who has used Rudder and Boat Shaft Sleeve or boat parts for sale secons... will be really help full.. short of funds for new one. help appreciated  :hatsoff:

Attaching pics of the build so far.. please excuse as i am just a beginner at building.

satishjohnbosco

 :) pics

sanjayrai55

I built a 39" Baby Bootlegger, didn't use cloth, only resin. Worked out pretty good, and strengthened substantially. Of course, my formers and bulkheads were particle board. Used it inside and outside; sunboard does absorb a little water.

Have a look: 
http://www.rcindia.org/boats/110th-scale-baby-bootlegger/

satishjohnbosco

 {:)} Awesome build sir, will use resin to layer the sunboard and update ..

amitbhisikar.2006

Hi satish

Best luck with your project. I am also building 42" Catamaran from balsa ordered some drive hardware from HK also have buddy codes for same if you wish

http://www.rcindia.org/boats/project-planning-42'-catamaran-c5000-mystic/msg158319/#msg158319

Amit

satishjohnbosco

Amit, thanks .. infact I was watching your thread... gr8 one... waiting to see your build ..

AnjanBabu

Nice build!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I'm building a 26'' from the same plans, but looks like my templates are out of proportion. Build stalled at the moment.  :(
Mechatronics engineer . Hopeless realist

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desachristopher


satishjohnbosco

Thanks desachristopher, I am struggling to get resin here locally tired of walking to all the hardware shops cannot believe that they dont have it.. asked one of my friends factory to get it for me .. to start work on it sooner.

AnjanBabu

satishjohnbosco, try Araldite. I find it good.
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satishjohnbosco

AnjanBabu can we use it for coating the complete boat for proofing... i am planning to use resin as per sanjayrai55 sir's suggestion, which he has done for http://www.rcindia.org/boats/110th-scale-baby-bootlegger/

desachristopher

Just have plain coat of resin, dats enough I guess, Even I did the same, you wont find resin in hardwares. try to search for some fiberglass workshop.