Bronco 1:35 Type XXIII RC Build/ Conversion

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Weathering Progress, lower hull below the algae next

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Streaked the rust

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Weathering completed, waterline next

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Next I will be Weathering the Boat

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After Priming Airbrushed Light and Dark

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3 Primer Coats

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Anytime, sir.

On a related note: In a recent video update from Bob, he reported on the poor handling of my Type-23 while he was here for a weekend. During a Sunday fun-run the boat refused to remain stable in pitch while submerged -- in spite of Bob's or my attempts -- it would not stabilize. We were both baffled (and a bit embarrassed -- we're supposed to be the resident experts on this side of the globe, and we both left the lake stymied!). Found the cause of that issue last week: Basic stupidity and failure to fully employ the pre-mission protocols.

I failed to hook up the depth-keeping sensor hose. That meant that the pressure transducer was taking its measurement from behind the boats center of rotation, not ahead of it. That meant that the bow planes were pulling the boat in the wrong direction when the bow went up or down. Then, last week the lightbulb went off over my head. So, when Jake and I were at the lake last Sunday I turned off the Type-23's depth-keeping sensor and the boat worked fine underwater -- proving the hypothesis I had worked out previously.

From hypothesis to theory in one mornings run. Duh!

And this Mirical of science performed by two old, washed-up, former Torpedomen!

Awesome!, this Hobby makes us think things out rather then just tossing an assembled boat in the water and navigating it around! Was wondering if you figured it out!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Replaced the Plastic Step Rungs with Brass, not perfect but good enough, thanks David, would not have attempted without your procedures for doing this.

Anytime, sir.

On a related note: In a recent video update from Bob, he reported on the poor handling of my Type-23 while he was here for a weekend. During a Sunday fun-run the boat refused to remain stable in pitch while submerged -- in spite of Bob's or my attempts -- it would not stabilize. We were both baffled (and a bit embarrassed -- we're supposed to be the resident experts on this side of the globe, and we both left the lake stymied!). Found the cause of that issue last week: Basic stupidity and failure to fully employ the pre-mission protocols.

I failed to hook up the depth-keeping sensor hose. That meant that the pressure transducer was taking its measurement from behind the boats center of rotation, not ahead of it. That meant that the bow planes were pulling the boat in the wrong direction when the bow went up or down. Then, last week the lightbulb went off over my head. So, when Jake and I were at the lake last Sunday I turned off the Type-23's depth-keeping sensor and the boat worked fine underwater -- proving the hypothesis I had worked out previously.

From hypothesis to theory in one mornings run. Duh!

And this Mirical of science performed by two old, washed-up, former Torpedomen!

[biggsgolf]

Replaced the Plastic Step Rungs with Brass, not perfect but good enough, thanks David, would not have attempted without your procedures for doing this.

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Sanded and washed, ready for primer

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Going out of town, upon returning will be adding Primer, Paints and Weathering.

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All plastic has been washed

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Thanks David, great photos!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

David, what color primer and upper/ lower hull and sail colors did you use?

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You've successfully hurtled the hardest part of this project. Well done, sir.

David

David, what color primer and upper/ lower hull and sail colors did you use?