Topic: Building the FV Cornelia Marie (Read 156986 times)

missyd · « **Reply #350 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:53:02 pm »

Exactly! Very nice picture of the tug! The lake had no real waves so I decided to fix the deck with only 4 screws instead of 8 .... happily only a small amout of water in the hull. But seeing the pictures I think only some degrees more and she would have heeled over ....

Unsinkable 2 · « **Reply #351 on:** July 21, 2015, 08:39:19 pm »

Was there no rudder or reverse on the Tug?

I'm no boat pilot yet but I can't see how you can ram someone by accident. I can understand with model cars and planes due to the speeds but not boats! If I wasn't an accomplished pilot I'd stay well clear for fear of sinking someone's pride and joy. U2

missyd · « **Reply #352 on:** July 21, 2015, 09:24:40 pm »

The captain of the tug had its problems .... the props where not enough into the water and stopping the tug resulted in a lot of bubbles and foam ...

missyd · « **Reply #353 on:** August 03, 2015, 05:52:52 pm »

2 new videos from the last event. The lake is located at San Bernadino near the San Bernadino pass in Switzerland (southeastern).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q0L6ngxyz8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILGJ4Hl2wRI

Capt Podge · « **Reply #354 on:** August 03, 2015, 06:28:24 pm »

That's some nice footage of your CM Danielle - seeing her on the water she looks great - thanks for sharing

Regards,

Ray.

missyd · « **Reply #355 on:** August 12, 2015, 04:00:24 am »

New video of the CM ... the camera is a GoPro Hero 4 Silver ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPegQYGgu2g

MikeK · « **Reply #356 on:** August 12, 2015, 06:51:23 am »

I expected to see an oilskin clad figure wandering up the foredeck any second ! ................Now there's a challenge, Danielle

Mike

missyd · « **Reply #357 on:** August 12, 2015, 07:11:47 am »

Quote from: MikeK on August 12, 2015, 06:51:23 am

I expected to see an oilskin clad figure wandering up the foredeck any second ! ................Now there's a challenge, Danielle

Mike

Thanks a lot Mike!!!
Can be done, but not in 1/32 scale .... maybe in 1/16?

MikeK · « **Reply #358 on:** August 12, 2015, 01:14:20 pm »

Hi Danielle,
Couldn't really guess at the best scale (well there were some big lads in the crew !), it's making him controllable would be the challenge ! But I was only joking

Mike

missyd · « **Reply #359 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:12:22 pm »

2nd GoPro video from the Schottensee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu6IPKSEIGk

PS: I wasn't joking about a deckhand wandering around .... its easy to have this function.

MikeK · « **Reply #360 on:** August 14, 2015, 07:58:27 am »

I think the latest video was the better of the two, probably it was the more overcast conditions and a little less chop on the water so the CM didn't have that 'bobbing' motion. The beginning was a little spooky with the realistic view from the wheelhouse of the rocky bottom, if I had seen that from the real thing a change of unerwear would have been on the cards

Watching this space for tiny deckhands wandering around !

Mike

missyd · « **Reply #361 on:** August 14, 2015, 10:03:34 am »

Thanks Mike. The second video was made in very strong winds (just before a thunderstorm) and choppy seas. This is not seen on the video. Plus the CM had a steering problem so that I was happy to get her back safe and sound.

missyd · « **Reply #362 on:** August 14, 2015, 01:06:05 pm »

The CM was always a little bit underpowered with the 12V motors running on 6V. cheapest solution is a prop change. Now the CM has 2x45mm instead of 2x35mm. The first test in the bathtub was a success! Hope this 3rd prop change will be the last one!

missyd · « **Reply #363 on:** August 24, 2015, 11:35:08 am »

After testing the CM with the new 45mm props in a fountain in Frauenfeld. A little bit small but you can do turns and equipped with fenders I could do some "parking" exercises ...
BTW the test was very positiv! I like the added power to the CM.

missyd · « **Reply #364 on:** September 10, 2015, 05:33:06 pm »

Built a small pier for the CM. Next show in Vaduz.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #365 on:** September 11, 2015, 12:05:16 am »

Now then, I like that idea. If it can be anchored against the side of the lake, or close in, it will look great - and, of course, you can tie alongside while you consume your favourite beverage.

Regards,

Ray.

missyd · « **Reply #366 on:** September 11, 2015, 03:43:42 pm »

Thanks Ray. The next show is in a swimming pool .... will go well to anchor the CM there ....

missyd · « **Reply #367 on:** September 14, 2015, 03:28:31 pm »

Some pics of the last 2 days show at Vaduz (Liechtenstein).

The new props are superb! It was extremely windy the first day and I was happy for some extra power!

missyd · « **Reply #368 on:** September 14, 2015, 07:21:19 pm »

Nice underwater video from my italian friend Giuseppe Noli ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB43YsjPk3M&feature=share

missyd · « **Reply #369 on:** September 14, 2015, 07:55:29 pm »

A nice picture taken by my friend Giuseppe from italy...

Capt Podge · « **Reply #370 on:** September 14, 2015, 11:22:21 pm »

That last photograph is very atmospheric, makes the model look just like the real thing.

Well done to you and the photographer

Regards,

Ray.

missyd · « **Reply #371 on:** September 15, 2015, 11:51:20 am »

Thanks a lot Ray ... I will say that to the photographer.

MikeK · « **Reply #372 on:** September 16, 2015, 07:44:31 am »

Quote from: missyd on September 15, 2015, 11:51:20 am

Thanks a lot Ray ... I will say that to the photographer.

Please add my name to the congrats too !

Mike

missyd · « **Reply #373 on:** April 08, 2016, 09:24:39 pm »

My CM had always a few issues with the rudders .... so I decided to build some new ones .... and the props where too long!

Old parts ....

After 1.5h the rudders are partly finished. The props are shorted as much as I could. You also can see the cardboard strip with the max. height the rudders can have.
I think the new rudders will be much better.

Captain fizz · « **Reply #374 on:** April 09, 2016, 07:48:40 am »

Just come upon this thread, wow! What a fantastic build.
Danielle, you skills are exemplary.
The weathering looks superb.

Simon

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