New Trumpeter Kilo 1:144 Build

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  • redboat219
    Admiral
    • Dec 2008
    • 2735

    Click image for larger version

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    Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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    • biggsgolf
      Captain
      • Jan 2020
      • 720

      Working on Trims in trimming tank today, fingers crossed!

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      • biggsgolf
        Captain
        • Jan 2020
        • 720

        Trimming is close, need to raise the stern a bit. Click image for larger version

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        • biggsgolf
          Captain
          • Jan 2020
          • 720

          Actually, submerged trim is next and I won’t raise the stern as after submerge she is level. Since I driver her in salt water she will sit a bit higher surfaced.

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          • biggsgolf
            Captain
            • Jan 2020
            • 720

            One note, yesterday I exprienced a small water leak. After re greasing the O’rings still leaked. Today I removed the O’rings and discovered one was dabbed with what seemed to be a tiny bit of adhesive…. I removed what I could, re greased and all seems good now. I will be replacing with a new seal to be safe. No electronic damage was incurred.

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            • biggsgolf
              Captain
              • Jan 2020
              • 720

              She is fully trimmed, surprisingly stable, we shall see when she is transported to my sub compound……. Click image for larger version

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              • biggsgolf
                Captain
                • Jan 2020
                • 720

                Meanwhile, time to paint. Will be using an Airbrush for the first time!

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                • RCSubGuy
                  Welcome to my underwater realm!
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 1768

                  Beautiful build! Looking forward to wet-trials.

                  I like to point out that the 2.4GHz is suitable for both fresh and salt water. The more I play with the high frequency radios, the more I like them. My latest Vanguard build will have a 2.4 system in it.


                  Bob

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                  • biggsgolf
                    Captain
                    • Jan 2020
                    • 720

                    Thanks Bob! It feels really good to be using 2.4GHz. So many options available for failsafes, trimming and ability to monitor onboard battery info. Your conversion info using RG-178 coax has been my bible and was spot on!! I cannot thank you, David and others enough for tutoring me as I have progressed in this new hobby wonderful hobby.

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                    • biggsgolf
                      Captain
                      • Jan 2020
                      • 720

                      For you Bob, the 1.25” antenna : Click image for larger version

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                      • biggsgolf
                        Captain
                        • Jan 2020
                        • 720

                        I created a groove in the dive planes cradle to hold the lighting and antenna wires to rest in place against the cylinder Click image for larger version

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                        • redboat219
                          Admiral
                          • Dec 2008
                          • 2735

                          External battery? Doesn't the RCshipyard WTC already have provisions for 2 pairs of 18650 batteries, 2 for the pump and 2 for the drive motors/ servos?
                          Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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                          • biggsgolf
                            Captain
                            • Jan 2020
                            • 720

                            No external batteries, out of curiosity why did you think that I indicated that?

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                            • redboat219
                              Admiral
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 2735

                              I don't know, maybe the RED and BLACK wires?
                              Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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                              • biggsgolf
                                Captain
                                • Jan 2020
                                • 720

                                Oh, those are for the LED navigation and rudder lights

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