Micro-1/48 Hydro

[bigdave]

As those that have dared to enter my Dockyard can tell you, you never know what you will find.
I have crap (Spelled cool stuff) all over.
This is a project that some may find interesting.
It is a 1/48 scale hydro that is sold as a small 7" display kit.
I am attempting to make it functionable with a small brushless motor and custom made drive system.
Talk about your pool racers!!
The prop is only about 1/2". I think I can fit the drive system in but the rest of the R/C I am not sure.
I just thought some may like to see it. BD.

[Guest]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Use a little Spektrum 1.2 gram servo for rudder, and if you have a Spektrum TX the 2 gram indoor receiver. With a 1 gram ESC, you'll have very little excess baggage.

[bigdave]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Here is the drive train so far.
I changed to a outrunner motor for more room.
Thanks Andy but I have no 2.4GHZ radio so I will have to try the 75MHZ. BD.

[Rogue Sub]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

It is going to make one fantastic crash

Imagies of the dolphin are going through my mind!

[crazy ivan]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Not to worry, Kev. The pool walls at our Y are lots more sturdy than that wood frame. Though I think the floor tiles of the walkaround still bare some of BD's prop tracks.

[bigdave]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

You Guys!!
As the Steamboy likes to say, "Well I Never" BD.

[bigdave]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

I wanted to give you and idea of how small this boat is. BD.

[Rogue Sub]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

HOPE FOR CALM SEAS!!!

[bigdave]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Like my bathtub with no breeze from my lipps flappin!! BD.

[bigdave]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Space is tight but things are moving along. BD.

[Rogue Sub]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

firecracker firecracker sizz boomb ahhh Dave Welch Dave Welch rah rah rah

[bigdave]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Holly Carp!!
I have a cheering squad and a theme song too!!
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BD.

[Rick Teskey]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Please attach a periscope too this craft so it at least looks like a sub and a clear canopy.
Rick

[bigdave]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

Here is a photo of the boat in my hand.
You know what they say about a boat in the hand.
Or was that a bird.
I may need a scope Rick.
I am sure Vegas has a pool on if this will sink or swim so to speek.
Working in this scale is really not easy. BD.

[Guest]

Re: Micro-1/48 Hydro

You will need mill pond conditions for that little boat.

For this size of craft I think a mono vee hull is best, but it's certainly very cute.