Sailonline.org - Online Sailing

Facebook

Login

Support Sailonline

If you haven't already - join the SAILONLINE YACHT CLUB!

Please also consider making a donation - all amounts are greatly appreciated!

Tweets by @sailonline

Board » General Discussion » R/C Soling

Posted by Jawz Posts 153 Registered at 2009-07-21 09:51:19	2011-03-19 16:32:09 - Re: R/C Soling
	Day 6. Sorted out the mechanism and rig working. Added the bulb. Later this evening I will epoxy the deck on. The quick release mechanism works well so changing sails will be easier. I had to drop a filler into the mast tube to raise the mast 15mm to get the release thingy to work properly. Went to the mall this morning and begged for large shopping bags. With these Ill make up 2 smaller sails. Now I'm planning the paint job. Attachments Bulb1.jpg (204.3 KB) Mech4.jpg (220.9 KB)
Posted by Capt.D.P. Posts 66 Registered at 2009-10-27 01:51:32	2011-03-19 19:23:45 - Re: R/C Soling
	http://footy.rcsailing.net/ hey GILL, this yr boat is very similar to my real boat I have seen all other model boats,yrs and others and could see that you guys care little abt finishing works.There exists good soft car filers(no fibers inside)which dry in half an hour.They are very easy for sanding and you repeat all few times and yr boat is like from factory. You could make the filer by yourself some microbalones powder,some epoxy(already mixed two components)and than mix. Damir Damir Attachments _DY52762.JPG (218.0 KB) _DX02861.JPG (255.4 KB) DSC_0077_JPG.jpg (84.2 KB)
Posted by 76Trombones Posts 362 Registered at 2009-08-03 18:04:56	2011-03-20 01:32:41 - Re: R/C Soling
	Uncanny resemblance! I don't remember Labjablesses being particularly fast but they look cool! That's not surface roughness you're seeing on many footies - it's engineered-surface microvortex drag reduction (riblets)
Posted by Jawz Posts 153 Registered at 2009-07-21 09:51:19	2011-03-20 16:12:55 - Re: R/C Soling
	Day 7. I took it a bit easy today. I put a fillet onto the bow and shaped it to finish off the square front end. The deck got trimmed and I coated the hull in wood sealer. A few spots were filled in and I'm ready to sand down the hull...remove those deliberate dimples! 2 things caught me out! The bow fillet needed to be sanded down to fit within the 304mm box on the diagonal! Second, the rudder mechanism worked loose and I had visions of the boat losing the rudder at sea! So I epoxied the thing in, I won't have any of that! Attachments Deck1.jpg (265.2 KB)
Posted by Gilles Posts 126 Registered at 2009-07-18 11:05:22	2011-03-20 16:30:19 - Re: R/C Soling
	one little tip that save me yesterday.... while I was towing (backward) the boat was filled with water coming in from the little tiny opening that link the rudder with the servo... MAKE YOUR RECEIVER WATERPROOF!!!! servos are cheap and battery not suffer for a little of water.... I was very happy to have foreseen this and after connected the radio with servos battery etc.... I pack it in a plastic bag (2 actually) keeping tight everything with a elastic! so no damage at all!!! just disassembly to let the wood dry pictures: "looks like a mess" show the component connected and ready for final installation "but is not" show the receiver (on the right) in a bag after is slided in position under the servo holder... "towing back" actually 150 meter away....(3xzoom) the towing was done with the SAR boat (more than happy to have built it!!!!) with 30 meter line behind and rounding the target 3 times... not elegant but efficient, the incovenient was that the sailboat was dragged "sideward"... so water enter.... --- Last Edited by Gilles at 2011-03-20 17:06:44 --- Attachments looks__like_a_mess.JPG (657.4 KB) but_is_not.JPG (591.0 KB) water_inlet.JPG (566.6 KB) towing_back.JPG (738.2 KB) sailing_away.JPG (430.3 KB)
Posted by Jawz Posts 153 Registered at 2009-07-21 09:51:19	2011-03-20 17:54:48 - Re: R/C Soling
	Gilles, the Razor has an inboard rudder. I put a brass sleeve in of about 30mm long. With some luck the post is waterproof and the top end above the waterline always. Thanks for the Bag Tip, this will be done always. For me, on Florida lake, if a mishap occurs, it means a swim!
Posted by Gilles Posts 126 Registered at 2009-07-18 11:05:22	2011-03-20 19:12:39 - Re: R/C Soling
	a swimm ahah! ... ... I have water temp of 3°C brrrrr ..I would like too....
Posted by Jawz Posts 153 Registered at 2009-07-21 09:51:19	2011-03-21 16:09:31 - Re: R/C Soling
	Day 8. Did the paint job today. Tried filling in the small holes that showed themselves. Sea Trials! I wet the hull tomorrow. With some luck the hull is waterproof and the sailing lessons begin! Attachments Paint1.jpg (290.8 KB) Paint2.jpg (303.7 KB)
Posted by Gilles Posts 126 Registered at 2009-07-18 11:05:22	2011-03-21 19:04:49 - Re: R/C Soling
	simply cool!
Posted by 76Trombones Posts 362 Registered at 2009-08-03 18:04:56	2011-03-22 01:14:18 - Re: R/C Soling
	Yeaaaaah!!!! eheh

Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 Next

Please login to post a reply.

Races

Next Race: 00d 00h 00m

Current Races:

Flight of the Godwit - Hegura to Anchorage 2024

Welcome to the second flight of our bar-tailed Godwit!. This race is the second of three legs reflecting the bird's annual migratory route, and simultaneously the fifth leg of the 2024 Ocean Race Championship. The voyage promises to be not only a test of skill and strategy but an immersive experience in the beauty of the archipelagos of the Aleutian Islands. Join us as we push the boundaries of seafaring prowess on this epic adventure. Let's fly like a godwit!
PRIZE: SMPF
Race #1791
INFOby brainaid.de
Maxi Trimaran PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ2 - GWT - OCCH - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: May 06th 11:00 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Bay to Bay 2024 - Leg 2 - Great Sandy Stait

Get ready for another spectacular day on the water with the second and final race of our thrilling series! This time, the challenge extends to an ambitious 21-nautical-mile course through the scenic Great Sandy Strait of Australia. After a joyful post-race BBQ, our daring sailors will once again take the helm of their Seascape 18s! Expect more high-speed action, strategic sailing, and, of course, another fantastic BBQ to celebrate the end of this exciting series!
Race #1802
INFO from brainaid.de
Seascape 18 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: B2B - SYC
Race starts: May 04th 21:30 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Bay to Bay 2024 - Leg 1 - Great Sandy Strait

Prepare for an adrenaline-packed race as the pristine waters of the Great Sandy Strait beckon for a thrilling showdown! This first race of our two-race series stretches over an amazing 16-nautical-mile course, with our skilled sailors at the helm of their Seascape 18s. With fierce competition and a fantastic post-race BBQ awaiting our sailors at the finish line, what more could we ask for?! Brace yourself for a fascinating adventure and we look forward to seeing you at the start line!
Race #1801
INFO from brainaid.de
Seascape 18 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: B2B - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Tuesday,
May 7 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: May 04th 01:00 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Melbourne to Osaka Prelude 2024

Welcome once again to what these days is Sailonline’s almost annual virtual Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race. In real life, this double-handed 5500 nm race between these two sister cities, one deep in the southern hemisphere, the other high in the northern hemisphere, is run every four to five years, and is planned to be held again in 2025, so this race is a Prelude in partnership with the Melbourne Osaka Cup 2025 organising committee collaborating with the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV), and the Sandringham (SYC) and Osaka Hokko (OHYC) yacht clubs. On this occasion, we’ll be racing the well-known First 40, a popular size of boat for a long-distance double-handed race. With the doldrums unavoidably lying across the track, you can expect to be at virtual sea for at least a month!
Race #1669
INFO by brainaid.de
First 40 Particulars
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Apr 20th 00:00 Registration Closed

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Cape Town to Auckland 2024

Welcome to the second leg of this Round The World series 2024. It's also the April edition of this year's ocean race championship. The course is the same as the one sailed in 2023, but this year we sail the iconic Swan 65, as suggested in the concluding RTW race last year.
Prepare yourselves for an epic 30-day journey, navigating through the unpredictable waters of the South Seas. It's essential to take care of provisioning to ensure a smooth and enjoyable race experience. With the longer duration, we anticipate plenty of opportunities for camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable memories.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race# 1789
INFO from brainaid.de
Swan 65 PARTICULARS
WX updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ2 - RTW - OCCH - SUPSOL - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Sunday,
May 5 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Apr 01st 11:00 Registration Closed

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Go to race archive

SYC Ranking

View full list

Series

Mobile Client

SYC members have the benefit of access to our mobile/lightweight web client!

The mobile client