USS CALIFORINA BUILD

Discussion in 'Atlantic Radio Control Club' started by CURT, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. bb26

    bb26 Well-Known Member

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    I really want a basic superstructure in place. Nothing elaborate.
     
  2. CURT

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    You can 'pimp' it out later after Nats.
     
  3. Chris Easterbrook

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    Paul if you have the tools we build your sodak ss in an hour. to do that with sintra quick you need a band saw or some other way of cutting it quick and clean. then you need a sander for rounding edges, I found a small belt sander works best.
     
  4. bb26

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    More progress today. The forward cannon has been installed. The pump outlet has also been installed. Tomorrow I will install an armor belt and make a pump mount. If I can get the pump attached with the sensor then i will work on the float.
     
  5. CURT

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    Hey Paul any word on what's available for accomadations?
     
  6. bb26

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    Iceman said he was looking at other motels. he said for two beds it is about 86 at the place listed on the website.
     
  7. rarena

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    I sent Paul the info on the hotel. That's the one we are going with. $70 a single and $86 a double per night. The selling point is the place is located in the center of stores and fast food.
     
  8. CURT

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    That sounds Great Iceman. Thanks for the info.
     
  9. bb26

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    The stern servo platform has been installed. Next step the servo trays for the poppets and a mount for the pump. I am looking at the PE for guidance.
     
  10. CURT

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    Basic for the servo platforms is the wall should not flex when the servo depresses the poppet and the servo should not move when pushing the poppet valve. The bottom of the platform should be able hold the servo firm. Many ways to achieve this. If your using a box or a tray to droop the servos you want to be able to secure teh servos with teh servo screws onto a support brace.
     
  11. bb26

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    More progress made today. The rudder servo was installed. I am installing the firing servos as two seperate platforms. The single platform was done. I should have the dual platform created by the end of the evening.
     
  12. bb26

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    More Pics of the Build.
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  13. bb26

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    I know it looks like a bit of a rats nest for wires. I am still getting the hang of wiring electrical.
     
  14. CURT

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    Looks good Paul!
     
  15. bb26

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    I am happy with it. I will try to plumb in the pneumatics tomorrow.
     
  16. bb26

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    Some work today. I tested the cannon s to make sure they feed and fire. They fired well. So I am confident when the pneumatics get plumbed in that they will fire.
     
  17. CURT

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    Great work Captain!
     
  18. bb26

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    The battery tray has been completed. The poppet trays have been installed. The servos have been screwed into the trays. Pump switch has been velcrod into the hull. The bottle has a holderbeen created. The internal armor has been built for the rear. It is a thick shower curtain taped up. It is Velcro'd into place.Pictures to come,
     
  19. CURT

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    Excellent!
     
  20. rarena

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    Paul,
    autoswitch update... two green wires for sensor... one is common to plus 6 v battery side, other is not. 6 volt side sits on bottom with water contacting it. Non- 6 volt side is your trigger side. adjust accordingly.