Probably not, sorry, Barry. I'm heading to a tank battle in Gettysburg the same weekend. And since the Fall Regionals are going to be in NC this year I won't be coming. Looks like I might not be fighting this year, which isn't all that bad, leaves more time to get everything running properly.
Tank battle!!!??? bleh! What do tanks got that our ships dont hmm? you know besides the ability to operate basically anywhere. lol
That's very interesting coming from you, Steve! By next year I should have a completely operational ship, so I'm looking forward to it.
Tanks may not be able to sink, but watching them grind up a hill, smash saplings to pulp, and gennerally drive through or over most things, has a certain sense of statisfaction.
Well, winter is approaching and it's time to finish that boat, right? Well work has started today, starting with dusting the hull off. Next on the list was painting the forward SS. Also got the guns mounted to the deck. They are as close to the deck as I can get them, and should have a nice projectory, hopefully. Here are some photos of the progress. All painted up. I need to find that rear superstructure and finish that... Guns mounted to the deck. Underside of the deck showing the mounting bolt. Enjoy,
Yesterday, I was testing a motor and I noticed something strange about my brushless ESC. When the motor was running, it would slowly start speeding up. I imagine that this has something to do with the ESC. Is it bad or do I need to change the settings? Thanks,
If anybody has an idea about why this is happening, I would appreciate the help. On the other hand, Suffren will be battling in 2015, no exceptions. I've gotten the guns where I want them. I just have to properly secure the magazines to the deck. Plus I need to ask some questions on the Co2 supply, but that can wait for another post. Anyway, just wanted to let you know I hadn't quite.
Without numbers or seeing it, offhand guess, it sounds like your bearings got wet/dirty/de-greased. As they're warming up the resistance to movement drops and the shaft speed increases.
Has the initial rpm increased? In other words when you first apply power at the minimum setting does it spin faster than it did before? If so, that could be another indication that the bearings are wearing in and corrosion is being ground out, or that thickened grease/oil is being redistributed, hopefully the latter.
I don't believe the initial RPM increases. And this happens even when the motor is run by itself, ie not attached to the prop shaft.
After you ran it under that waterfall, did you flush out the motor and oil the bearings? My vote is still corrosion/gunk/no lube on the motor bearings
I suppose it is possible. However I believe his motors have sealed bearings. I also run similar motors on my cruiser, and after four regionals, a couple of sinks and no lube they still work fine. I don't suppose you have spares on hand to test out do you beaver?
