Modelling a 200 Series Seaplane Tender

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   Phil, I would be very happy to have any photos you might have of your 1:1 scale version!  Do you think you could save it/them to disc and post to me?  I will cover your costs, can send UK cheque.  I have some pictures of the Trust's restored 206 via the website, is this the vessel you refer to?
Yabbie 1

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Yabbie 1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 February 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yabbie 1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 April 2009 at 10:33pm
	Phil, I would be very happy to have any photos you might have of your 1:1 scale version! Do you think you could save it/them to disc and post to me? I will cover your costs, can send UK cheque. I have some pictures of the Trust's restored 206 via the website, is this the vessel you refer to? Yabbie 1

phil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 April 2009 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote phil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 April 2009 at 9:39am
	yes it is the same boat and to set the record straight it has never belonged to the trust. I bought it as a wreck in 1990 and fully restored it from original drawings and photographs. I also own Hsl 102 and mgb81 which are fully restored and capable of 38 and 44kts respectively.Happy to send you pics of all three. Two more for you to build!!

Christian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 June 2005 Location: Gibraltar Status: Offline Points: 775	Post Options Post Reply Quote Christian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 April 2009 at 9:55am
	This photo was on the internet somewhere. There is also valuable footage including views of the cockpit here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drbAvATE5h0 Edited by Christian - 02 April 2009 at 10:00am

Yabbie 1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 February 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yabbie 1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 April 2009 at 11:11pm
	Here I am in the classic modeller's dilemma of finding good sources of information at a stage when they will be too late to materially affect the build! I almost didn't want to look at the video, Christian, in case I found major differences or errors - fortunately I seem to have the basics right, the noted differences were mainly in the details and finish. It was interesting to see how the wheelhouse hatches are hinged - can anyone tell me if they are also removable? I plan to have one open or removed on the model. My source drawing definitely shows a stepped mast made from reducing sizes of tube, unlike the photo, so I am going to stick to my guns on that point. Phil - I am suitably impressed with your choice of transport and dedication to preserving these craft. Would you please send me a quick email so that we can exchange details regarding the posting of that photo CD? I have a friend who has built an impressive model of MGB81 and the HSL102 could be a future model subject for one or other of us. Many thanks indeed. john.parker01@bigpond.com

john allsop Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 May 2009 Location: manitouwadge on Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote john allsop Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 2009 at 8:02pm
	When i built my 200 series ST in 1/12 i did it the same as John Pritchard plan ( doubling the size, i think these are too small at 1/24) and i also put motors under the engine covers, but not brushless and they were probably not out then. Are you in danger of too much power and giving it too high a speed unless you keep it throttled back a bit.
	JOHN

Yabbie 1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 February 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yabbie 1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2009 at 1:00am
	Hi John - glad to hear someone had the same thoughts about scale and motor location. Any chance of a photo of your model? It would be interesting to compare the appearance with a flat windscreen etc. As for power, you may be right but we will soon see as the model is nearing completion. The brushless motors I used are only about the size of bottlecaps (28mm diameter) and I will be running them on only 7.2 volts. The current propellers are fairly large but quite mild in pitch. Overall the model has turned out a little overweight at about 3kg (target was 2.7kg). I don't mind a little excess power for keeping out of trouble on the lake, but certainly wouldn't want to see it leap out of the water and fly! Yabbie 1

john allsop Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 May 2009 Location: manitouwadge on Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote john allsop Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2009 at 2:00am
	I,ll take some photos and try and try posting them, my motors are by Lindberg, probably not available anymore and fill the engine compartment. The last of the ice melted off our lake last week so i will try and get some on the water photos if my batteries still charge as i havn,t used them for some time. I am the only model boat builder in this town and i also paddle and sail kayaks which i also do alone. I do not build to your standard but they sail ok.
	JOHN

Yabbie 1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 February 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yabbie 1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2009 at 11:08am
	By crikey John, you must be keen to keep going all by yourself like that! Our water is always liquid down here but it gets hot at times (we had three days of 46 degrees centigrade last summer). Lindberg motors - didn't know they did those, perhaps they are rebadged Japanese Mabuchis? Will look out for your photos if you do manage to take some - they need to be under 50Kb each for posting. Regards, Yabbie 1.

Yabbie 1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 February 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yabbie 1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 August 2009 at 9:02am
	My model's now finished; happily the performance is about right, nice scale speed plus a little bit to spare. Shown here at about 3/4 throttle: Thanks and regards to all, Yabbie 1.