1/32 Moebius Flying Sub

[crazy ivan]

Go for it!

Paul,
I've been working on my R/C conversions on and off for several seasons now, and as it nears completion I can tell you that including the cockpit is definitely do-able. Furthermore, I am building my boat for both operating and for display.

I will detail, paint and assemble the girder/wall structure as a finished unit, but not glue it to the floor. The R/C parts will be easily removable with the floor remaining in place so the display unit can drop right in place (and visa versa). I have cloned a small section of girder and wall to inclose the cockpit when in run mode.

[bigdave]

Where will you pull your water in if you block off the front windows?
I know! But I'm not telling.
Well if you must know make the front landing gear cover removeable.
If you think you will pull in enough water through the top and bottom hatchy gizmo thingys you are sadly mistaken.
Also the little front venty thingys don't do squat for water intake.
I bet most people did not even know the FS1 had landing gear.
But I am sure you have it all planned out my crazy Russian friend. BD

[bigdave]

BTW
Anyone interested in getting the jet pumps for the FS1 they are on sale now at Goldmine electronics till Sunday.
Would cost you $80 at west marine, normally $25 at Goldmine, $8 now. Limit 4. (such a deal)
Great little pumps. BD
Item G20108

[crazy ivan]

Well if you must know make the front landing gear cover removeable.

I bet most people did not even know the FS1 had landing gear.
But I am sure you have it all planned out my crazy Russian friend. BD

And I bet YOU didn't know the FS-1 has no front landing gear..... it's a tail dragger. The forward cover is for a manipulator arm.

But you're right; I do have a plan. I always have a plan. BWA-HA- HA!


OOPS! Unintentional thread hijack. Back to you Paul

[PaulC]

CI, apparently what I've been thinking you've been doing. That is my cockpit approach in a nutshell. However, I hadn't thought about using the static interior for display. I like it. What is the OD of your cylinder? Can you post some more pics of your setup?

BD has already been a big help for me on this project. I've got the pumps he mentions. They look ideal and you can't beat the current price.



I've also picked up an FS-1 painting mask set from Aztec Dummy. This consists of precut vinyl masks which are used to replicate the studio paint scheme. Hopefully they will make the pin striping easier. Aztec Dummy has a full line of masks for other models including the Pegasus Nautilus kit. They can be bought through CultTVManShop.com as well.

[PaulC]

Yes, the yellow makes it look much better on the work bench. Thanks for posting the link. IANN.net is a great resource for VTTBOTS info.

I love the fact it come molded in that yellow!
some cool reference images here. http://www.iann.net/voyage/behindsce..._sub/index.htm

[PaulC]

This is what I want to see in the window.

[crazy ivan]

I hadn't thought about using the static interior for display. I like it. What is the OD of your cylinder? Can you post some more pics of your setup?

I just couldn't see letting all that lovely interior detail go too waste. I would have liked to include more of it in the R/C configuration, but space is limited and I'm happy with the current plan.

The cylinder is 2.75 inch OD, with a short stub of 2.25 inch at the rear. I had to flatten the top and bottom of the bigger section a bit to gain clearence. There are likely better choices, but its what i had laying around the shop. Ill try to get some photos tonight.

[JWLaRue]

So....if one were to use a air of those nifty little pumps, couldn't the headlight openings serve as the intakes?

-Jeff

[bigdave]

Two small I think.
It would constrict the flow.
CI is using Protchenko pumps that will most likely require more flow.
The Rule pumps do not reverse so a front intake would by you nothing but h2O. Lol
BTW CI I did not know about the landing gear.
I need to ask Rick. BD

[bigdave]

Cylon Raider using two Protchenko Pumps.
External motor propulsors. Just to show. BD.

[bigdave]

Dammmmit George!
I hate it when you are right. BD

[scott t]

How about hinging the doors so they open when the pump is pulling water. And then gravity closes them when no water is flowing.

[bigdave]

Excellent idea! BD
As CI said, sorry for hijacking your thread Paul.

[Guest]

Also the little front venty thingys don't do squat for water intake.
BD

I'm surprised they would be inadequate if opened up, as they must easily be equal to the inlet area of the centrifugal pumps.