GATO! (It has begun)

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I'm not sure. What does the catalog say (I'm having computer problems, can't check some sites).

M

[matthewnimmo]

I think it does but not 100%. Heres the section of the description that makes me believe so

"The radio comes with it's own module which uses crystals."

[matthewnimmo]

Talked me into it anyhow ... if i need a receiver after the fact i'll just have to order again (but i do hope that the reciever is included with the transmitter...never seen a package that it wasn't). Also, grabbed the weights kit and template for this order that should work for the gato.

about a week or so i'll get the electronics kit and then i should have everything i need to finish the sub....just time after that point.

[matthewnimmo]

Ordered the electronics kit now yesterday (think it was yesterday). Still awaiting on my transmitter and other items to come in. Also, i know David (with his mad skills) has been graciously putting together my wtc. Hopefully, this is all the last things i need before i complete the sub (ok i have some paint to purchase too).

Now for the update.


Still in the filler and sanding stages. I kind of liked what Tom had done with his build (applying some blue filler just over his cut line on the hull and sanding/shaping that down). I'm still new with the fillers...so i might have applied a little too much in some areas which means my sanding/filling skills will only get better.



Also, you will note the white piece of plastic i've used on the back end of the model (used for stability of that structure). The problem is that the upper hull is slightly bowed out on that side after the seperation of the two parts ... so i reduced my original strip and glued in the middle piece to secure the reduction.



I only did one side of the model....this way the next day I can grind/sand everything down and see how this approach worked .... when i find out my problems i will make sure i don't repeat them on the other side (so i can leave room for completely new problems later one).

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

You use masking tape to prevent paint over-spray. Do the same when you gop down the filler or putty: Apply masking tape to adjacent areas of the work you don't want the goo to mess up; lay down the goo ... and for Christ's Sake!, use a damned putty-knife for better control; and immediately pull away the masking tape. Less clean-up later and/or obliteration of surface detail.

I'll get your SAS converted SD out tomorrow.

M

[matthewnimmo]

... now i feel like a complete ID10T ... why didn't i think of using masking tape lol. I shall go to my corner and think about what I have done. I'm glad i only had done one side.

Thanks David for this brain jumpstart, I'll be doing that tonight!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Hey, I'm supposed to be a smart-guy ... I didn't start masking surrounding work till only a few years ago. Just passing on the good stuff. (you dare not look at the bad stuff, your head would explode!).

M

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Hey, I'm supposed to be a smart-guy ... I didn't start masking surrounding work till only a few years ago. Just passing on the good stuff. (you dare not look at the bad stuff, your head would explode!).

M

[matthewnimmo]

Hey David, by any chance did you get that wtc shipped? I dont want to rush you at all, but i wanted to give my wife the heads up to be looking for it in case i have to work late this next week. Thanks again for doing this!

by the way. Got that one side all sanded down now. That took some time. IVe got the other side all tapped up and ready

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

It goes in the post this morning -- sorry about the delay. But you're all fixed up with a SAS type GATO SD now. All tested and ready for use.

Work on the masked side of the hull will go a lot quicker and you'll cut your work-load dramatically.

M

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

It goes in the post this morning -- sorry about the delay. But you're all fixed up with a SAS type GATO SD now. All tested and ready for use.

Work on the masked side of the hull will go a lot quicker and you'll cut your work-load dramatically.

M

[matthewnimmo]

Thanks David, looking forward to getting it installed!:)

ill post up some pics tomorrow for sure of my progress. Perhaps im just being overly anal about my cutline in trying to make it perfect. So, no matter what i do i always end up with some jagged lines after the filler. They are not drastic but enough to annoy me if i look up close enough. Id like to get the entire cut even, smooth, and nearly invisible after the model is together but that is freaking tough

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Here's what you do:

On one side at a time, either the upper or lower hull, don't matter, sand the edge perfectly flat with a sanding block; lay a strip of wax paper over that edge; slather on some filler to the edge of the other half-hull; mash the assembly together and wait for the goo to cure. Pull apart ... wa-la! Perfectly straight edges with a clearance of a c-hair! Actually, the gap is equal to the thickness of the wax paper (which is removed after the operation). Don't forget to apply thin CA to any fresh filler work -- it prevents chipping.

Damn, I'm good!

M

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Here's what you do:

On one side at a time, either the upper or lower hull, don't matter, sand the edge perfectly flat with a sanding block; lay a strip of wax paper over that edge; slather on some filler to the edge of the other half-hull; mash the assembly together and wait for the goo to cure. Pull apart ... wa-la! Perfectly straight edges with a clearance of a c-hair! Actually, the gap is equal to the thickness of the wax paper (which is removed after the operation). Don't forget to apply thin CA to any fresh filler work -- it prevents chipping.

Damn, I'm good!

M

[crazygary]

Nothing "anal" about wanting to do your best and please your eye!
I'm a Virgo, so I can relate!! ( A natural born pain-in-the-rear-end"!! Hah!!)
Keep on punchin' away, and have fun!
She's comin' along nicely!!