DickyD's Armidale build

I started this build sometime ago so I shall just put photos on of the build up till now.

I bought the hull from Steve Batch in Oz and I am scratch building the rest.

This is not a particularly easy build as there are so many angles involved.

This build could take a while as I am having health problems at the moment.

Looking great mate.

Ableseaman Richard,

It is great to see this build on here, the premier site!!

No excuses now, just keep the log going..

Brilliant, keep em coming Dicky.

Jimmy

Sorry to ask an obvious question, but am I right thinking it's the same class as the boat in the Auz Sea patrol programme? I think they're beautiful looking things!

Rapid progress Dicky. Good to see the build on here too

mattycoops43 wrote:

Sorry to ask an obvious question, but am I right thinking it's the same class as the boat in the Auz Sea patrol programme? I think they're beautiful looking things!

You're right Matty.

Thanks for the comments chaps.

I agree with Matty.she's a beautiful looking boat dicky and you're doing her proud.

where did you buy the hull from..did it come from Oz.

neil.

nhp651 wrote:

I agree with Matty.she's a beautiful looking boat dicky and you're doing her proud.

where did you buy the hull from..did it come from Oz.

neil.

I bought the hull from Steve Batche, TF72 member in Oz Neil.

Alan Pew ln Oz also does the hull, drawings and fittings.

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Interesting build Richard, good to see you posting again



Alan

Great to see you posting on here again Dicky and with your usuall skill on the workbench too! lovely work and as already said a lovely looking subject

Thanks for the nice comments chaps.
Think this one is going to take awhile as I am only averaging about 5 hours a week on it at the moment as I haven't got over the Pneumonia on top of the emphysema.

And I thought bronchitis on top of a 60hr working week was bad mate I'm suprised your getting as much done as you are !! Take care and I hope the medical experts get you as right as possible again reall soon

I'm not holding my breath [excuse the pun] Phil, but I haven't been outside the house since September 2010 apart from 4 emergency ambulance trips to hospital. Still I have still got my fingers crossed.

Well I think its safe to say that we're all crossing them for you bud keep the faith mate

Thanks Phil.

Well I've done a bit more.

I've made and fitted the main mast, rear air inlets and various vents and hatches.

She really is coming along nicely Richard. Keep it up and thanks for sorting my little Skype problem this morning!!

Barry

Thanks Barry and the Skype problem was a pleasure.

Once again a very smart and somewhat inspirational build Dicky

Haven'rt been feeling so good lately so I havent done any boat building.

However I am feeling a bit better this week so I have done a little to the Armidale.

Relying heavily on Dave at ACTion to supply me with the right parts because, as most of you know, me and electrics are like oil and water, I placed my order with him the other

afternoon and as usual it turned up the following day.

I have fitted these parts over the last couple of days and they work !!

I have fitted the following ACTion thingys.

P92 POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD

DOUBLE P95 INDICATOR FUSE BOARDS

THE ALL SINGING ALL DANCING, BRAND NEW SELF SETTING UP, P94 LITE DUAL ESC AND MIXER

This new P94 does away with previous problems that have been encountered with the cheaper R/C systems.

I am using the Planet 5 system in this boat and the control using the new P94 is incredible. The motors run as intended and as fast or slow as you like without any speed controller noise.

I am at the moment using a 7.2v 4600mAh racing pack from The Component Shop to power everything.

Thats all for now except for a couple of photos.

what's the main propulsion battery you have in there dicky............how many amps is it, and what weight is it.

I have a problem with the Flying christine in that I have a maximum of 2 kilos spare and a small space for batteries and rc equipment in ballast, and want something that will drive the 585's I have in my boat reasonably quickly and a reasonable length of time, but also reasonably quick recharge time.....any help would be greatly appreciated from anyone.

neil.

nhp651 wrote:

what's the main propulsion battery you have in there dicky............how many amps is it, and what weight is it.

I have a problem with the Flying christine in that I have a maximum of 2 kilos spare and a small space for batteries and rc equipment in ballast, and want something that will drive the 585's I have in my boat reasonably quickly and a reasonable length of time, but also reasonably quick recharge time.....any help would be greatly appreciated from anyone.

neil.

Neil I am at the moment using a 7.2v 4600mAh racing pack from The Component Shop to power everything.

One battery weighs 412gms

The Component Shop also do 7.2V 5000 SC NiMH Battery Pack which weighs about the same.

http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/large_packs.html

I have yet to test boat on water though

Those ACTion thingies really are superb.....I got the very first P94 off the production line....Even got Dave to autograph it. works superbly.

thanks dicky that's a great help.is that weight per battery or the pack.....

cheers, neil.

Footski wrote:

Those ACTion thingies really are superb.....I got the very first P94 off the production line....Even got Dave to autograph it. works superbly.

The new P94 is a real winner Barry, makes the old ones look antique. Even I can get it to work perfectly just by plugging it in.

Neil------------------ http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/6vp4600sc-h.html

Have had a rethink on the internal work and have moved the battery further back to just in front of the motors.

....and your reasons for this change please Richard??

richard, how long will that battery pack at 4600mamps run those 585's for on a decent sail, just working out what I can put in my flying christine.......and do you need a different charger for those than a normal one.

cheers, neil

nhp651 wrote:

richard, how long will that battery pack at 4600mamps run those 585's for on a decent sail, just working out what I can put in my flying christine.......and do you need a different charger for those than a normal one.

cheers, neil

They are 385s Neil, whether they are powerful enough and how long they last is down to my suck it and see method of electricary.

Normal charger for a racing pack.

Moved the batteries back as she was bow heavy Barry.

I made and fitted the rear steps on the transome.

Made and fitted the trim tabs

Looking very good Dicky ! I think the wife said it all when she asked if it was a kit build just shows how proffessional it looks

Still plodding on.

Have been making various lockers and vents.

I have glazed the wheel house windows, sprayed them inside and masked up the outside ready for spraying.



I have also sprayed the hull up to the waterline.

Really fine job Richard looks superb

Thanks Damien.

Little more done today.

Got the complete boat under colour and started on constructing the forward mast.

Had to pack it in early for the day as the fumes were getting to me, still there is another day tomorrow.

that is truly going to be a gem, Richard.....looks fast and powerful.

neil

Remains to be seen Neil, a way to go yet.

I am looking forard to seeing her on the water Richard...

Hi Barry

Like I said, theres a way to go yet.

I have now completed the front mast, another work up.

I've also resprayed the bottom of the hull black.

she's coming along nicely Dicky !

I REALLY REALLY want to see this in the water, beautiful looking ship! I have to ask-looking at it now with superstructure on, it really does look top heavy, have you had to build it super light up top to get it to be seaworthy?

Matt

Dont know how it will float Matty, though I have kept it as light as possible.

I have started on the handrails today and it a very slow job as there is a lot of soldering which is a bit intricate at this scale .

Looking real good mate, I like the ironing board bench too, I'm thinking one with a mesh top will make a good portable welding bench.

The ironing board is excellent Damien, can be worked on from both sides, takes up very little room, adjustable height and can be folded up when not in use.

I have a fold up table 1mt x 1.8mt x 19mm mdf that by the time I set it up I'm exhausted & go inside for the rest of the day a light ironing board will be much less hassle.

Have given the boat a test in the water tank and she is just about on the waterline with a few more bits to add, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Have finished off the handrails thank goodness, all the soldering finished at last.

I am now waiting for the gun, radar domes and other pieces to arrive from Oz where Steve is casting them for me, they should be here in the next couple of weeks.

So a few more photos tjll the bits arrive.

She really is looking great Richard.

Thanks Barry, there is more work in this one than there looks, its taking ages.